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Nelson Mandela Bay was abuzz with netball activities during the two-day Netball World Cup trophy tour which started on Sunday, with hundreds of young girls excited and inspired to fulfill their dream of playing for the SA national team one day.   The tour which started in KwaNobuhle, Kariega saw the young and old, men and women, putting their hands up in celebration and engaged in activities ahead of the much anticipatedNetball World Cup tournament taking place in Cape … [Read more...] about Hope and dreams revived during two-day Netball World Cup trophy tour in NMB – NMBM

Nelson Mandela Bay was abuzz with netball activities during the two-day Netball World Cup trophy tour which started on Sunday, with hundreds of young girls excited and inspired to fulfill their dream of playing for the SA national team one day. The tour which started in KwaNobuhle, Kariega saw the young and old, men and women, putting their hands up in celebration and engaged in activities ahead of the much anticipated Netball World Cup tournament taking place in Cape Town from 28 July to 6 … [Read more...] about NMB Celebrates Netball World Cup Trophy Tour

An impromptu clean-up operation, started by primary school learners from Helenvale, when they saw an adult littering, earned them an unexpected trip to the Simbonga Game Farm and Animal Sanctuary close to the Gamtoos River. However, an exclusive Safari was the furthest from their minds when the determined eco-warriors grabbed spades and tackled an imposing embankment along an approximately 1 kilometre stretch of road, for the school holiday. Grade 6-learner … [Read more...] about Tenacity of little eco-warriors from Helenvale, rewarded – NMBM

An impromptu clean-up operation, started by primary school learners from Helenvale, when they saw an adult littering, earned them an unexpected trip to the Simbonga Game Farm and Animal Sanctuary close to the Gamtoos River. However, an exclusive Safari was the furthest from their minds when the determined eco-warriors grabbed spades and tackled an imposing embankment along an approximately 1 kilometre stretch of road, for the school holiday. Grade 6-learner Jade Lynn Swartz recalls how … [Read more...] about Reward for Helenvlae Eco-warriors

The Mandela Bay Development Agency’s new CEO Anele Qaba continues to engage with key sectors in his quest to build partnerships, and collaborations as the entity looks forward to kicking off the new financial year, and commemoration of its 20 years in existence. On Wednesday 28th, Qaba met with representatives of the Historical Society of Port Elizabeth (HSPE) led by Chairperson Graham Taylor. “We discussed several initiatives that we will soon be working closely on, and these include, the … [Read more...] about MBDA Engages With Tourism and Heritage Sectors

Vigilant NMBM Metro Police officers arrested one suspect in the early hours of Thursday, 29 June 2023, after he was caught in possession of suspected stolen property in a Suzuki Swift he was driving. The arrest took place on the N2 near Bluewater Bay around 4am as the officers were diverting traffic close to the N2 and Bluewater Bay off ramp following a collision involving trucks. As the Metro Police members were diverting traffic, a white Suzuki Swift approached at high speed and the … [Read more...] about Wrong Place and Time for Swift Driver

Published: 12 Jun 2023 CURRENTPLANNED ELECTRICITY SHUTDOWN: Matomela / Kwaford substationsWhen:  Saturday, 8 July 2023 (alternatively Saturday, 15 July 2023)Time: 08H00 to 17H00Reason: Maintenance of overhead lines and substationAreas affected:Matomela KwafordNew BrightonStruandale IndustrialPE College and surroundsAll installations are to be treated as "LIVE" for the duration of the … [Read more...] about Vigilant Metro Police arrest suspected thief in the wee hours on Thursday – NMBM

Published: 12 Jun 2023 CURRENTPLANNED ELECTRICITY SHUTDOWN: Matomela / Kwaford substationsWhen:  Saturday, 8 July 2023 (alternatively Saturday, 15 July 2023)Time: 08H00 to 17H00Reason: Maintenance of overhead lines and substationAreas affected:Matomela KwafordNew BrightonStruandale IndustrialPE College and surroundsAll installations are to be treated as "LIVE" for the duration of the … [Read more...] about Eid ul-Adha fellow residents – Van Niekerk – NMBM

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr Gary van Niekerk, has supported the declaration and development of the Van Der Kemps Kloof park in Bethelsdorp as a Nature Reserve to boost tourism and protect biodiversity and ecological resources in the area. During a site visit and engagement session with NMBM officials and the Public Health standing committee on Friday to discuss the development plans for the area, the Mayor said he was in full support of the continuation of the … [Read more...] about Move to declare Van Der Kemps Kloof as a Nature Reserve

The Bushy Park Wellfield, implemented at a cost of R60,8 million, puts the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality on course to become more resilient despite being a water scarce region. Started in July 2021, the wellfield is considered to be a resource for generations to come. Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk said the pumping of treated borehole water directly in the Churchill pipeline will take the pressure off the western dams by supplying water to the … [Read more...] about R60,8 m Bushy Park Wellfield a resource for generations to come – NMBM

The Bushy Park Wellfield, implemented at a cost of R60,8 million, puts the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality on course to become more resilient despite being a water scarce region. Started in July 2021, the wellfield is considered to be a resource for generations to come. Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk said the pumping of treated borehole water directly in the Churchill pipeline will take the pressure off the western dams by supplying water to the western suburbs, the Central Business … [Read more...] about R60.8 Million Bushy Park Wellfield Contributes Another 10Ml per Day

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk and the leader of the opposition in Council, PR Councillor Retief Odendaal, met at Gqeberha City Hall today to discuss a Facebook post by the opposition leader yesterday. Despite the hair-raising social media post, the two leaders decided to engage regularly and meet to discuss service delivery-related concerns in the interest of all residents. Mayor Van Niekerk welcomed this and said it was a good meeting. “It will … [Read more...] about Mayor and the leader of the opposition engaged cordially – NMBM

Following the vandalism and theft of one panel of the Cenotaph in front of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Art Museum this week, the Metro has commenced with the removal of the remaining panels to prevent further damage to the iconic First World War Memorial.   The vandalism incident took place on Tuesday, 20 June 2023, raising concern of further possible damage that could be caused to the site as the spate of vandalism continues across the Metro.   The Cenotaph was … [Read more...] about Joint effort to protect iconic First World War Memorial following vandalism incident – NMBM

Following the vandalism and theft of one panel of the Cenotaph in front of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Art Museum this week, the Metro has commenced with the removal of the remaining panels to prevent further damage to the iconic First World War Memorial. The vandalism incident took place on Tuesday, 20 June 2023, raising concern of further possible damage that could be caused to the site as the spate of vandalism continues across the Metro. The Cenotaph was erected in 1929 to … [Read more...] about First World War Memorial Vandalised – If You Can’t Beat Them Join Them!

The Red Location Art Gallery and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum is commemorating the legacy of George Pemba by inviting contemporary artists to submit artworks for an exhibition. Artists were challenged to make new works that reflect, revision, reinterpret, reimagine, excavate, interrogate, celebrate, contemplate, reconsider; re-examine; interact with; inquire; remaking; honour George Pemba in any medium. R 50 000 will be presented to the best work on show and R 10 000 towards most … [Read more...] about The Art And Legacy Of George Pemba