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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 NMBM calls for responsible driving after 10 drunk drivers were nabbed on Friday – NMBM

As we honour the bravery of the youth of 1976, I would like to dedicate my Youth Day message to those young people who feel that they do not have any hope for the future. To those who see no light at the end of the tunnel. Whether their hopelessness is due to a lack of opportunities, poverty or just the mental strain of competing in a fast-paced world. Please do not feel alone. Seek help in your darkest moments, but remember, most of us face societal … [Read more...] about Youth Day Message – Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk – NMBM

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s potable water supply is safe for human consumption as we consistently add more chlorine to kill bacteria, e.coli and cholera amongst others, but it comes with the risk of affecting the chemical composition of our... More NMBM News. … [Read more...] about Drinking water is safe to consume, but boil or filter if you have health concerns – NMBM

Motorists and pedestrians travelling on the busy Stanford Road between Cleary Park and Windvogel in Gqeberha have expressed relief and joy at the completion of the installation of 11 new solar powered high mast lights in the area by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.   The R3.5million project which commenced in April and was recently completed has changed what was once a hotspot for vandalism of streetlights into a safer and brighter area recording no … [Read more...] about NMBM forges ahead with solar powered streetlights – NMBM

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk met with the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber following exhausting walkabouts in wards 31 and 37 to identify and address service delivery concerns of the residents, today. The bilateral with business was to re-assure this crucial stakeholder grouping that despite the change at the helm of City Hall, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality remains focused on working hand-in-glove with business to build a … [Read more...] about Executive Mayor’s cordial engagement with Business Chamber – NMBM

Motorists and pedestrians travelling on the busy Stanford Road between Cleary Park and Windvogel in Gqeberha have expressed relief and joy at the completion of the installation of 11 new solar powered high mast lights in the area by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. The R3.5 million project which commenced in April and was recently completed has changed what was once a hotspot for vandalism of streetlights into a safer and brighter area recording no vandalism case since the completion of … [Read more...] about NMBM forges ahead with solar powered streetlights

Trudging rocky and bushy terrain under the cover of darkness every night until 4am, the motley army of Bayland residents, who have been patrolling the Chatty electricity substation since March, are a shining example of the true meaning of ubuntu. Despite not having electricity themselves, their diligence and tenacity as a volunteer neighbourhood watch outfit started when the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber joined hands to curb the vandalism of … [Read more...] about Bayland patrols curb electricity disruptions to Gqeberha

Trudging rocky and bushy terrain under the cover of darkness every night until 4am, the motley army of Bayland residents, who have been patrolling the Chatty electricity substation since March, are a shining example of the true meaning of ubuntu. Despite not having electricity themselves, their diligence and tenacity as a volunteer neighbourhood watch outfit started when the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber joined hands to … [Read more...] about Selfless Bayland patrols curb electricity disruptions to Gqeberha – NMBM

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality shutdown a construction site on Saturday, 10 June 2023, in Walmer and issued a R5000 fine after the Metro Police busted the owners of illegally using Municipal water for construction. This comes after a concerned whistleblower reported the matter to the City highlighting that the culprits were breaking the current restrictions which stipulate that no Municipal water should be used for construction purposes. NMBM Metro Police acting Commissioner, Advocate … [Read more...] about R5000 Fine Issued For Stealing Water

Published: 27 Mar 2023 CURRENTOne Municipality-One Contact numberAs from Monday 27 March 2023, the contact number 0800 20 50 50 and other Call Centre numbers have been merged. Customer's can now use the Toll Free number 0800 20 50 50 to get access to Municipal related Services and Queries.The following options are available when dialing 0800 20 50 50:For Municipal Account Queries press 1 (08:00- 16:30)For Water, Sanitation and other service delivery matters press 2 (24/7)For … [Read more...] about Construction site closed, R5000 fine issued for stealing water – NMBM

Published: 27 Mar 2023 CURRENTOne Municipality-One Contact numberAs from Monday 27 March 2023, the contact number 0800 20 50 50 and other Call Centre numbers have been merged. Customer's can now use the Toll Free number 0800 20 50 50 to get access to Municipal related Services and Queries.The following options are available when dialing 0800 20 50 50:For Municipal Account Queries press 1 (08:00- 16:30)For Water, Sanitation and other service delivery matters press 2 (24/7)For … [Read more...] about Executive Mayor Van Niekerk steps in to resolve IPTS impasse – NMBM

The non-payment of Spectrum Alert staff, the managing company of the Integrated Public Transport System of the Cleary Park – Central Business District Route, was resolved by Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk and his management team, today. Libhongulethu bus drivers, cleaners, ticket office and auxiliary personnel, closed off the Gqeberha City Hall and the intersection of Baakens Street and John Kani Road due to the non-payment of salaries for the last two months. The dispute follows a … [Read more...] about IPTS Impasse Resolved… For Now

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality played a pivotal role in the development of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) Report entitled A framework for a Just Transition in South Africa and can develop the blueprint for others to follow, as a climate resilient city. Presidential Climate Commissioner Dhesigen Naidoo, also a World Bank Senior Advisor, made these remarks at a workshop themed Building a Climate Resilient Nelson Mandela Bay at the ETC Conference Centre yesterday. Nelson … [Read more...] about “The rich can fend for themselves”

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality played a pivotal role in the development of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) Report entitled A framework for a Just Transition in South Africa and can develop the blueprint for others to follow, as a climate resilient city. Presidential Climate Commissioner Dhesigen Naidoo, also a World Bank Senior Advisor, made these remarks at a workshop themed Building a Climate Resilient Nelson Mandela Bay today. The Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Bay municipality has a pioneering role to become the vanguard of climate resilience – PCC – NMBM

Published: 27 Mar 2023 CURRENTOne Municipality-One Contact numberAs from Monday 27 March 2023, the contact number 0800 20 50 50 and other Call Centre numbers have been merged. Customer's can now use the Toll Free number 0800 20 50 50 to get access to Municipal related Services and Queries.The following options are available when dialing 0800 20 50 50:For Municipal Account Queries press 1 (08:00- 16:30)For Water, Sanitation and other service delivery matters press 2 (24/7)For … [Read more...] about Cholera and COVID-19 surveillance programme to continue in NMB – NMBM