The Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi has given the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro seven (7) days to provide informal settlement dwellers with adequate human rights services like water and sanitation, in compliance with norms and standards. The Minister told thousands of community members during an outreach programme that included the handover of newly-built government-subsidized homes and title deeds, that the three spheres of government and relevant agencies, should present tangible … [Read more...] about NMB Metro Given 7 Days To Improve Service Provision For Informal Settlement Dwellers
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Minister hands over new homes in Motherwell
Three Nelson Mandela Bay first time homeowners shed tears of joy as they received keys to their homes with furniture on Tuesday when Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi handed over new houses in Motherwell. The houses form part of the NU30 housing project where a total of 127 units have been completed as part of phase 1.The project is implemented by NMBM with a total of 1820 houses to be built in phases. Father of three, Mzikayise Njadayi, who is visually impaired with his wife … [Read more...] about Minister hands over new homes in Motherwell
Bridge repairs along the R75 near Kariega
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to notify travellers that bridge repairs will begin on the R75 near Kariega (formerly Uitenhage) starting today, Friday 17 November 2023. The road between Botha Street and Union Ave northbound will be closed from today (Friday 17 November 2023) until Monday, 11 December 2023. “The road will be closed to allow for the replacement of bridge bearings,” said Mbulelo Peterson, SANRAL Southern Regional Manager. Traffic … [Read more...] about Bridge repairs along the R75 near Kariega
2 Hours to Recover Hijacked Truck
GQEBERHA - In less than two hours after a truck was hijacked on the M17 Coega Road, Gqeberha’s Flying Squad members arrested one suspect and recovered the truck with its contents on Tuesday, 14 November 2023. It is alleged that at about 13:13, the driver of a truck had stopped to check the refrigeration at the back when he was accosted by an unknown number of men who arrived in a bakkie and a white VW Golf. He was ordered to get into the VW Golf, however he managed to run away. As soon as … [Read more...] about 2 Hours to Recover Hijacked Truck
SAPS Warn of Conman ‘Recruiter’
GQEBERHA - The South African Police Recruitment department at SAPS Mount Road are warning applicants, who have already applied for a vacancy in the police service, to be wary of a conman who is taking advantage of their vulnerability and naivety. In the last week, at least 5 aspiring police service applicants (all females) were targeted by a mischievous male who contacted them and informed them to meet him at SAPS Mount Road police station, where he would then transport them to the venue … [Read more...] about SAPS Warn of Conman ‘Recruiter’
Sanitation challenges in Kwazakhele get attention
Intensive infrastructure maintenance work currently underway in KwaZakhele’s most affected areas including Bhudaza and Stofile streets is bearing positive results with challenges of sanitation blockages, bursts and leaks improving daily. KwaZakhele is one of the areas that are severely affected by challenges of sanitation system caused by aging infrastructure, throwing of foreign objects into the sanitation system, vandalism and stealing of metal material like manhole lids and … [Read more...] about Sanitation challenges in Kwazakhele get attention
Anti drinking and driving campaign gets the nod from the church
The recently launched anti-drinking and driving campaign by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Traffic Services has received support from the Methodist Church of Southern Africa Bishop Reverend Dr William Leleki. The campaign which involves a free handover of self-testing alcohol breathalysers to drivers and residents, is an ongoing traffic law enforcement and awareness drive against drinking and driving. On Wednesday, 15 November 2023, Bishop Leleki joined the traffic officers at a … [Read more...] about Anti drinking and driving campaign gets the nod from the church
Police Seek Help in Finding Radioactive Container Stolen in Sydenham
GQEBERHA - Police in Nelson Mandela Bay are investigating a case of theft out of motor vehicle, which was discovered at about 06:00 on Friday, 10 November 2023, by the owners a visiting welding business from KwaZulu-Natal. Their vehicle was parked in Mulder Avenue, Sydenham while at a guest house. One of the items stolen from the vehicle was a sealed container (see image) containing a radioactive isotope called Iridium 192. The isotope is used by the industry to do X-ray welding inspections. … [Read more...] about Police Seek Help in Finding Radioactive Container Stolen in Sydenham
Kwazakele Woman arrested for opening a false rape case against police
GQEBERHA - Nelson Mandela Bay District Commissioner, Maj Gen Vuyisile Ncata strongly condemns false accusations, emphasizing the serious consequences they pose. This warning is issued, urging citizens to exercise responsibility when reporting crimes. A case of perjury and defeating the ends of justice is opened against a 43-year-old Kwazakele woman who falsely accused police of raping her following a complaint attended by members at a house in Kwazakele. It is alleged that on Friday evening, … [Read more...] about Kwazakele Woman arrested for opening a false rape case against police
Bay Mayor’s anti-crime plan gets nod from national government
Editor - Apropos the statement below my 10c worth follows: On Saturday evening we took a stroll along the Kings Beach beachfront from the skate park to opposite the Beer Shack. On our way back the Councillor for Safety and Security, Stag Mitchell stopped us to rell us that Metro Polic were making a sweep and we shouldn't be alarmed. Well, I was! The hawkers on the beachfront 'secure' their goods for the night by covering them with black plastic and piling rocks on them, leaving one large … [Read more...] about Bay Mayor’s anti-crime plan gets nod from national government
Progress made in the battle against criminality
Government is making inroads into destroying criminal activities as well as syndicates and has vowed to leave no stone unturned in ensuring that criminals are dealt with, says Defence and Military Veterans Minister Thandi Modise. “We will design sure that as the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) cluster, we create a safe and secure environment for our people to live [in],” Modise said on Friday. The Minister was addressing a JCPS cluster media briefing to provide progress made in … [Read more...] about Progress made in the battle against criminality
Government launches project to eliminate litter
Government has unveiled an initiative aimed at clearing the 7 251 illegal dumping hotspots in communities across the country – a project which has created more than 37 000 work opportunities. The Municipal Cleaning and Greening initiative will be implemented in 14 prioritised municipalities across the nine provinces through the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) mass employment In-House Model, which allows it to implement and manage … [Read more...] about Government launches project to eliminate litter
Large parts of NMBM experiencing water disruption
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is experiencing water disruptions across the Metro, mainly due to operational failures and emergency work on our bulk water supply and reticulation systems. The affected systems include: Nooitgedagt - The system has experienced failures on the high lift pump that required emergency maintenance work. The same system between the Grassridge and Motherwell pump station required urgent maintenance repairs on scour valves and air valves that were badly … [Read more...] about Large parts of NMBM experiencing water disruption
NMBM Metro Police officer under investigation for alleged theft
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has condemned the alleged criminal act which involved one of the Metro Police officers and has put the officer on administrative duty while an investigation is underway. This comes after a video has gone viral following a Metro Police operation in Malabar on Sunday where officers led an illegal fireworks compliance operation. In the video, the Metro Police officer can be seen taking items from the counter inside the shop and putting them in his pocket … [Read more...] about NMBM Metro Police officer under investigation for alleged theft
NMBM ready for a safe circumcision season yet again
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, working with the key stakeholders is ready and able to deliver yet again a safe circumcision season as all systems are in place to guarantee the safety of initiates. The Nelson Mandela Bay area is known to be one of the province’s safest areas for circumcision in the country. Last year summer season circumcision saw 4543 initiates going through the system. In all that number no injuries or death were reported. Working closely with the Nelson Mandela Bay … [Read more...] about NMBM ready for a safe circumcision season yet again
