In a world where courage knows no bounds, we celebrate the selfless contributions of our K9 heroes and their handlers. We remember the sacrifice of a loyal and valiant companion who stood side by side with his human counterpart, protecting our communities, and forging unbreakable bonds. We honour the memory of K9 Mufasa, who worked his final shift before ‘calling’ it a day. Mufasa, a courageous, 9-year-old Rottweiler sadly passed away on 6 November 2023 at the veterinary hospital in Walmer … [Read more...] about RIP Mufasa
Government
Talks About the Rampant Crime in NMB
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk called for an urgent meeting with the South African Police Services and other law enforcement agencies to curb the rampant crime in the Northern Areas. With more than 30 murders in this crime-ridden area last week in addition to the multiple attempted murders, the implementation plan of the Rapid Response on Crime (RROC) has now been fast-tracked. The RROC is a collaborative operational strategy with the South African Police … [Read more...] about Talks About the Rampant Crime in NMB
R5.5 Million VAT fraud headache
EASTERN CAPE –The Gqeberha based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation (SCCI) team of the Hawks together with National Prosecution Authority as well as South African Revenue Services (SARS) ensured that Dukuza Tunyiswa Project (PTY) Ltd and Unathi Tunyiswa (39) appeared before the Gqeberha New Law court on 3 November 2023 for allegations of fraud. Tunyiswa is one of the directors of Dukuza Tunyiswa Project PTY Ltd. During the period between 1 January 2019 to 31 March 2022, Tunyiswa and his … [Read more...] about R5.5 Million VAT fraud headache
NMBM pleads with COGTA Deputy Minister Ncamashe for resources
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayoral Committee Member for Infrastructure and Engineering Khanya Ngqishe has called on Deputy Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Prince Burns Ncamashe to support the Metro by mobilising resources as the Metro shifts its focus from drought mitigation to aggressive infrastructure maintenance. Mayoral Committee Member Ngqisha and NMBM Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk with the Deputy Mayor Babalwa Lobishe hosted the Deputy Minister on a … [Read more...] about NMBM pleads with COGTA Deputy Minister Ncamashe for resources
Proactive self-test breathalyser programme launched by NMBM
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Traffic Services took to the streets this morning educating and testing alcohol levels in drivers at Gqeberha’s major taxi ranks as the Metro launched a new road safety programme which seeks to deal with the drinking and driving problem within NMB. This comes after the Metro’s successful Transport Month programme in October which exposed a drinking and driving problem after a total of 131 arrests were made in one month. NMBM Safety and Security Mayoral … [Read more...] about Proactive self-test breathalyser programme launched by NMBM
Bay Executive Mayor’s celebratory 216m leap of faith
Mayor van Niekerk dons one of Faf's 'Banana Hammocks' and does a leap of faith with strings attached. Following the historic 2023 Rugby World Cup victory by the Springboks in Stade de France last night, Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk made good on his commitment to bungee jump in a “Faf speedo” today at noon. Admittedly a fanatic Springbok supporter, Van Niekerk will not only take a major leap of faith at the Bloukrans Bridge, the highest bridge bungee in the world, he also wants to … [Read more...] about Bay Executive Mayor’s celebratory 216m leap of faith
27 Firearms Recovered
GQEBERHA – In our efforts to eradicate illegal firearms and make our communities safer, the SAPS in Nelson Mandela Bay District are making significant strides in the proliferation of firearms. Our SAPS members displayed commitment and dedication and squeezed the space of criminals during the week. A total of 27 firearms and ammunition were recovered in unrelated incidents. To highlight a few of the successes on Tuesday, 17 October 2023 at approximately 22:40, SAPS Kwazakele members followed … [Read more...] about 27 Firearms Recovered
One train a day for Eastern Cape commuters
There have been no scheduled passenger train services in Gqeberha since September 2022, due to “operational challenges”. But now, since Monday, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has managed to introduce honest one train service in the Nelson Mandela Bay region, departing Kariega at 6:15am for Gqeberha and departing Gqeberha at 5:15pm for Kariega, weekdays. The full journey takes over an hour and costs R9. On Saturdays it departs Kareiga at 7am and Gqeberha at 2:30pm. On Thursday … [Read more...] about One train a day for Eastern Cape commuters
VIP Coders trained in Cyber-Security
GQEBERHA – While it has been reported that one in every 200 coders are blind or visually impaired globally, the massive digital divide in South Africa is gradually starting to shrink for visually impaired youth due to innovative, inclusive education initiatives. While the Bona Africa programme, in collaboration with SADTU, has this year started with Tactile Coding Workshops – where coding concepts are introduced to blind and visually impaired youth and their teachers – vocational training has … [Read more...] about VIP Coders trained in Cyber-Security
NMBM response to The Herald Article dated 18 October 2023, titled: “GUTTED”
In a published article dated 18 October 2023, titled: GUTTED, (The Herald) an allegation was made that a temporary electricity connection installed by NMBM was “apparently linked” to the fire that destroyed a house and damaged a second one in Bethelsdorp earlier this week. The temporary connections are located outside the boundary wall of the house. Following the incident, NMBM can confirm that upon technical investigation it was discovered that the cause of the fire was not as a result or … [Read more...] about NMBM response to The Herald Article dated 18 October 2023, titled: “GUTTED”
Edward Blaauw’s Early Christmas
“This is the best Christmas present ever, after all these years I will spend this year’s Christmas in a place I can really call home”. These were the words of the 72-year-old Edward Blaauw when he received keys to his new house from the Eastern Cape Human Settlements MEC Siphokazi Lusithi on Thursday, 19 October 2023. MEC Lusithi officially handed over 83 completed houses to beneficiaries in Jachtvlakte. The project is one of the catalytic projects in Nelson Mandela Bay to push back the … [Read more...] about Edward Blaauw’s Early Christmas
Introducing MyPR’s New Intern Dolly Shabalala
Until someone asks them, “Who are you?” everyone believes they know who they are. If I could respond in a nutshell, I would say, “My name is Dolly Shabalala, and I am a child of God,” but unfortunately, this article requires me to write 500 words that just scratch the surface of Dolly’s personality. I’m happy though, that I had some time to consider carefully what I would say if I had to introduce Dolly to the world. To begin with, my name is Dolly Shabalala, and I am a 23-year-old woman from … [Read more...] about Introducing MyPR’s New Intern Dolly Shabalala
Introducing new PR Intern Londeka Ngcongo
Introducing a new PR intern that is ready to embark on an exciting milestone of growth and success in the industry of Public Relation. Prepare to be mind blown by my creativity and unwavering commitment to success. I will be bringing a fresh start that is sure to capture your attention for the longest ride. “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.’’My name is Londeka Ngcongo. I was born and raised in a small … [Read more...] about Introducing new PR Intern Londeka Ngcongo
Introducing MyPR’s Intern Baphiwe Yoyo.
‘’I am what I think, and my character is the sum of my thoughts’’. A creative Public Relations Practitioner dedicated to putting his best foot forward. Born in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape and raised in a small village of eQuthubeni by both his parents. Baphiwe Is the youngest of two sons after his brother Aviwe Strom. he later went on to live with his mother at Ngcabasa Location, where he attended school for both his primary and high school life. His surroundings have shaped the man his is … [Read more...] about Introducing MyPR’s Intern Baphiwe Yoyo.
Join the picket against EPWP corruption in Nelson Mandela Bay
Tomorrow, 19 October 2023, the Democratic Alliance (DA) will lead a picket against corruption within the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) in the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality. The picket in front of City Hall in Gqeberha will be led by DA EC Provincial Chairperson, Yusuf Cassim MPL, DA NMB Caucus Leader, Cllr Retief Odendaal, and DA EC Provincial Spokesperson, Cllr Georgina Faldtman. The abuse of EPWP funds has created an untenable situation where money meant to provide work and a … [Read more...] about Join the picket against EPWP corruption in Nelson Mandela Bay
