A joint crime prevention and law enforcement operation between Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and other law enforcement agencies started off on a successful note on Thursday, 14 December 2023, with three undocumented immigrants arrested and more than R100 000 worth of traffic fines issued. The operation, which was a partnership between NMBM, Immigration Services, Eastern Cape Traffic Services, SAPS, Border Management Authority and SARS Customs, started on the N2 Neptune Bridge location … [Read more...] about R100K In Traffic Fines Issued
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Swift Arrests After Metlife Plaza Robbery
A commendable success unfolded in the vigilant efforts of the South African Police Service (SAPS) yesterday, 13 December 2023, when members from SAPS Nelson Mandela Bay Crime Combating Unit (CCU) members arrested four male suspects, following an armed robbery at a clothing outlet at Metlife Plaza, Gqeberha. This unfolded after the clothing outlet was robbed by three males entering the premises at about 13:20. They produced firearms demanding cash and cell phones. After taking several cell … [Read more...] about Swift Arrests After Metlife Plaza Robbery
Citation of Honour from the HRC for Christian Martin
South African Human Rights Commissioner Chris Nissen handed over a Citation of Honour to Christian Martin, Special Advisor to Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk, and well-known community activist and leader. During a visit to Gqeberha City Hall earlier today, Nissen said Martin played a pivotal role to protect and promote human rights in the communities he serves. “The commission benefited from his leadership as an activist on all fronts in the realization of the rights of indigenous … [Read more...] about Citation of Honour from the HRC for Christian Martin
Rape survivor’s damages case against police to be heard next year
A woman is suing the Minister of Police for damages after arguing that SAPS had breached their constitutional duties to victims of gender-based violence when investigating her rape case 13 years ago. Andy Kawa was abducted, attacked, robbed and repeatedly raped for 15 hours near Kings Beach in Gqeberha more than 13 years ago. She says the police were negligent in looking for her and also in investigating her case. She is suing the Minister of Police for damages and has finally been given a date … [Read more...] about Rape survivor’s damages case against police to be heard next year
Ongoing flood damage repairs along the R61 between Mthatha and Port St Johns
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) in the Southern Region (Eastern Cape) has completed various upgrades to the provincial network, and this will ensure a smoother and safer ride for roads users during the holiday season. These include the R58 between Maletswai (formerly Aliwal North) and Lady Grey and the R58 from Lady Grey to Barkly East, both within the Joe Gqabi District Municipality as well as the R56 from Middelburg to Molteno which affects both the Joe Gqabi … [Read more...] about Ongoing flood damage repairs along the R61 between Mthatha and Port St Johns
Mandela Bay Arts Festival is Back in February 2024 and Bookings are Open!
The Mandela Bay Arts Festival is back! First held in September 2022, the 10 day showcase of the arts returns to Nelson Mandela Bay from 16-25 February 2024. The festival is a project of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in partnership with the National Arts Festival. The programme was announced today and went live for booking online at the Festival website www.mbaf.co.za . Tickets can be booked and paid for directly on the website and need not be printed as they are generated digitally and … [Read more...] about Mandela Bay Arts Festival is Back in February 2024 and Bookings are Open!
Confirmed cholera case in Walmer NMB
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has kickstarted several interventions following the confirmed cholera case which was received by the NMBM municipal health services office last week. This comes after the Metro received a notification of a case of cholera (Vibrio Cholerae 01), and later confirmation that the resident lives in Walmer Township, Gqeberha and was admitted in one of the local hospitals after falling sick. Upon the examination of the stool on the 3 December 2023, the cholera … [Read more...] about Confirmed cholera case in Walmer NMB
Kirkwood and Addo Phase 2 R336 route upgrade begins
Road users are advised that the R336 road upgrade is in progress between Bezuidenhout River (13km out of Kirkwood Town) and Addo (Intersection of R336/ R335) until 4 August 2025. The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) says once the upgrade is complete, motorists will have a safer and higher mobility road that will support local communities and industry. The road has been in steady decline due to increased traffic volumes driven by the exponential growth of the citrus … [Read more...] about Kirkwood and Addo Phase 2 R336 route upgrade begins
R1.8 Million Forfeiture Order Granted Against Superspar Fraudster
The Gqeberha High Court granted the forfeiture order on 5 December 2023 following the preservation order for shares bought by Jonathan Blow (52) the former accountant and sole director of PE Accounting Solutions (PEAS) on 3 October 2023.The Gqeberha based Asset Forfeiture Investigation of the Hawks under Priority Crime Specialised Investigation received the order on 7 December 2023. Blow was arrested on 24 March 2023 for charges of theft and fraud from his former clients, Sunridge Superspar … [Read more...] about R1.8 Million Forfeiture Order Granted Against Superspar Fraudster
NMB Stadium Secures World Class Ticketing System
The Mandela Bay Development Agency, the operator of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is thrilled to announce a partnership with one of South Africa’s leading ticketing service providers Webtickets. The iconic and world class Nelson Mandela Bay stadium was built for the FIFA 2010 World Cup as a multipurpose facility and has since witnessed some amazing soccer matches enjoyed by thrilled spectator from all over the globe. With this new partnership between the Stadium and Webtickets, events at … [Read more...] about NMB Stadium Secures World Class Ticketing System
Historic Dan Qeqe stadium to rise again
The dilapidated Dan Qeqe stadium is due for a R60 million major development following the approval of a new partnership between NMBM, Amandla NPO and the Development Bank of SA. The new partnership was approved during a Council meeting on Thursday, following a proposal from the external entities to develop a Development Precinct at the historic stadium in Zwide. The Dan Qeqe stadium is a sport facility which was historically developed under the erstwhile Ibhayi Council by the late Dan Qeqe … [Read more...] about Historic Dan Qeqe stadium to rise again
Reclaiming Durban Road, one square meter at a time
Driving on what is left of Durban Road at any given time, instead of driving on the left or the right, has been the norm for way too long. A collaborative effort by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and the Somali Community Service is now reclaiming law and order on this Korsten thoroughfare, one square meter at a time. Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk announced the start of the work in a Council Meeting yesterday, while officials from Public Health started cleaning up pavements, the … [Read more...] about Reclaiming Durban Road, one square meter at a time
Illegal Abalone Dealing Leads to Preservation Order
EASTERN CAPE - The Gqeberha High Court granted Gqeberha Asset Forfeiture Investigation (AFI) of Priority Crime Specialised Investigation (PCSI) of the Hawks the preservation order worth more than R28 000 on 28 November 2023. The order was received by the office of the Hawks on 6 December 2023. On 2 September 2023 at about 17:30 at Marine Drive, Summerstrand Gqeberha, information was received about a foreign national Wei Wei Zhang (43) who was allegedly in the area to do illegal abalone … [Read more...] about Illegal Abalone Dealing Leads to Preservation Order
Improved pothole reporting to accelerate turnaround of fixing them
Editor: Scroll down to read my pithy thoughts on this bumpy problem and the proposed solution. In an effort to accelerate the fixing of potholes, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has on Wednesday, 06 December 2023, introduced two additional systems of reporting potholes across the Metro. This new systems will see members of the public reporting potholes directly to both the Mayoral Committee Member (MMC) for Roads and Transport and the Executive Mayor's office for a swift … [Read more...] about Improved pothole reporting to accelerate turnaround of fixing them
Life-changing electrification project benefits hundreds of NMB families
Editor: One wonders just how these families will earn enough money to pay for electricity consumed that is more than their ATTP allocation of 75 units per month. AND, one also wonders why these 'community outreach good stories' always accelerate ahead of any major election - just what have our politicians been doing for the last four years? Anyway - the statement below refers: Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Electricity and Energy Mayoral Committee Member, Cllr Zanele Sikawuti has … [Read more...] about Life-changing electrification project benefits hundreds of NMB families
