GQEBERHA - Two suspects, one a company driver were arrested by SAPS Mount Road detectives for the alleged theft of a company truck loaded with food to the value of R400 000. It is alleged that on 4 July 2023 at about 02:00, the driver Xolisa Matshotyana, 33-years-old was off duty when he went to the company warehouse in Deal Party and drove off with a loaded truck. The contents of the truck was offloaded at a premises in Rise Road in Deal Party and driven back to the warehouse. On 06 July … [Read more...] about Dashboard Camera Assists in Arrests
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Wanted Gunman Arrested
GQEBERHA - Wanted suspect, Luthando Bafani (35) was arrested by police this morning, 23 July 2023, after establishing that he was hospitalised with gunshot wounds. Investigations revealed that he was allegedly shot multiple times by two unknown men while driving in Daku Street in Kwazakele, last night. No case has yet been opened. Police received information that he was taken to hospital, and he was arrested by members of the Provincial Organised Crime Investigation and SAPS New … [Read more...] about Wanted Gunman Arrested
Would You Buy Biscuits From THIS Factory?
GQEBERHA - The Nelson Mandela Bay District Commissioner, Maj Gen Vuyisile Ncata commended the Gqeberha Border Policing members who went above and beyond their duties by demonstrating outstanding dedication to public health and safety. Their actions accidentally uncovered an environmental and health issue while following up on information of possible suspicious activity at a factory in Korsten. On Tuesday, 18 July 2023 at about 11:00, Gqeberha Border Policing members entered a biscuit … [Read more...] about Would You Buy Biscuits From THIS Factory?
Zolam Properties Fraudster Sentenced
The Eastern Cape Provincial Head Major General Obed Ngwenya applauded the Gqeberha based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team of the Hawks for their thorough investigation that ensured that the Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crime Court sentenced Nondumiso Olivia David (55) on 19 July 2023 on charges of fraud and contravention of Section 26(1) Act 12 of 1976 for carrying on a business as an estate agent without a valid Fidelity Fund Certificate, whilst the case against Vusumzi David (53) … [Read more...] about Zolam Properties Fraudster Sentenced
CPO Discharged After Accident
The Close Protection Officer, involved in an unfortunate accident before picking up a colleague and Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk this morning, has been discharged. Mayor Van Niekerk said he learnt with great shock of the incident as Phillip Solomon (a local preacher and long-serving municipal security official), is a respected Close Protection Officer. “I am just relieved that Pastor is now recovering at home with his lovely family and that he didn’t sustain any serious … [Read more...] about CPO Discharged After Accident
Makhanda Fish River Stop Go
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify travelers that Stop/Go Traffic Control operations will be in place between Makhanda (Grahamstown) and Fish River up until 31 July 23. The Stop/Go traffic Control is currently underway to accommodate half width construction works where blasting took place for cut widening works and are for a full 24-hour period each day. Motorists travelling westwards between East London or King Williamstown and Gqeberha/Port … [Read more...] about Makhanda Fish River Stop Go
More Water Tanks Donated in NMB
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has commended the expansion of the installation of water tanks and pumps project by Santam in NMB now benefitting old age homes. This comes after the Metro reported in October that through key stakeholder collaborations, Santam donated 18 five thousand litre water tanks which will were placed and connected at the City’s nine fire stations. In addition to the water tanks, a donation of 180 twenty-five litre foam concentrate was delivered to be used to … [Read more...] about More Water Tanks Donated in NMB
Wild Coast Nature School: Revolutionizing Education and Now Open for Admissions
[Wild Coast, 20/07/2023] – Wild Coast Nature School is proud to announce the opening of its gates for admissions at Rosedene Farm, Kwelera, East Coast Resorts Road, Chintsa, East London, South Africa. This innovative and dynamic school is set to revolutionize education by embracing nature-based learning. At Wild Coast Nature School, we believe that learning is not just a part of life; it is life itself. Our mission is to create vivid, imaginative experiences that naturally allow learning … [Read more...] about Wild Coast Nature School: Revolutionizing Education and Now Open for Admissions
EPWP workers to boost NMBM’s cleaning and greening initiatives
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Deputy Executive Mayor, Cllr Babalwa Lobishe officially welcomed 80 Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) workers who have been employed to boost the Metro’s cleaning and greening initiatives in an effort to change the face of Despatch. The new recruits have been employed by the Metro and Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and will play a critical role in keeping the areas from Joe Slovo to Khayamnandi clean, including main roads and government … [Read more...] about EPWP workers to boost NMBM’s cleaning and greening initiatives
Makhanda – Peddie Detour
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is notifying travellers of a detour to accommodate traffic while construction continues on the N2 between Makhanda and Peddie. About 3km of the N2 Section 14 between Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) and Peddie – from the Fish River Bridge (km 0.0) and ending at the Fish River Pass (km 2.7) – will be closed to traffic for construction on the N2 until the end of November 2024. However, traffic will be accommodated on an adjacent … [Read more...] about Makhanda – Peddie Detour
Makhanda – Peddie Road Closures
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is notifying travellers that about 3km of the N2 Section 14 between Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) and Peddie – from the Fish River Bridge (km 0.0) and ending at the Fish River Pass (km 2.7) – will be closed to traffic for construction on the N2. This will take place from Monday, 17 July 2023 until the end of November 2024. Traffic will be accommodated on an adjacent detour, namely the Pikoli by-pass, for approximately 2.7km … [Read more...] about Makhanda – Peddie Road Closures
Lets Chat About that 74 Million Litres Over-usage per day
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has cautiously welcomed the recent rainfall that has been consistently falling for the past two to three weeks and warns residents and businesses that we are far from the danger of Day Zero. According the metro Senior Director for Water and Sanitation, Barry Martin a closer look at the levels of individual dams, Impofu and Kouga the biggest dams are currently at 8.7 and 36 percent respectively. Both these dams support almost half of the City, covering mostly … [Read more...] about Lets Chat About that 74 Million Litres Over-usage per day
More Metro Police Appointed
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality efforts to create a safe City are gaining momentum following the recent appointment of an additional 14 Metro Police officers to beef up the workforce on the ground. On Wednesday, 12 July 2023 the Metro Police Deputy Commissioner Advocate Andrew Moses officially handed over the badges and welcomed the officers in the Metro Police staff complement. These new recruits underwent an intensive training to be fully fledged Metro Police members capable and … [Read more...] about More Metro Police Appointed
More Space for Malabar Cemetery
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has set aside R850,000 towards the much- needed extension of the Malabar Cemetery. The 5 hectares extension will result in a further 17 000 burial space graves being added. The project, which will see the fencing being extended, is expected to get off the ground within the first quarter (July-September) of the current financial year. The planned extension of the cemetery comes after Public Health Portfolio Head, Cllr Thsonono Buyeye recently led the … [Read more...] about More Space for Malabar Cemetery
Where the Rubber Hits the Road
A greater emphasis should be placed on vocational training and education to produce more artisans to enable the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality to respond better to challenges. Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk said FET institutions such as the Eastcape Training Centre (ETC) play an important role to produce capable artisans and help lowering the unemployment rate. “This is where the rubber meets the road, as it can bring practical change to our communities. “We would love to see … [Read more...] about Where the Rubber Hits the Road
