Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayoral Committee Member for Public Health, Cllr Thsonono Buyeye today led from the front and received his COVID-19 booster shot at the Livingston Hospital in Gqeberha. During the visit to the hospital, he encouraged other residents and patients to get their vaccines if they have not been vaccinated yet and those who are eligible for the booster shots to make their follow up visits to the health care centres and get the booster shots. "As at 17 January there … [Read more...] about NMBM Health MMC takes the Covid-19 booster shot – NMBM
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In Remembrance of Lilian ‘Lily’ Diedericks
Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane will on Thursday, 13 January 2022, lead a provincial programme of remembrance and thanksgiving in honour of the late Gqeberha-based liberation struggle activist Mama Lilian ‘Lily’ Diedericks. A burial of remains ceremony at the Paapenkuil Cemetary in Gelvandale, Gqeberha, followed by an unveiling of a memorial tombstone at Heroes Acre, also in Gelvandale, will kick-start a four-part-programme of activities, reflecting on the life and times of the … [Read more...] about In Remembrance of Lilian ‘Lily’ Diedericks
Schools State of Readiness Ahead of Opening of 2022 School Year
Tomorrow (12 January 2022), the five (5) inland provinces will be receiving leaners from Grades R to Grade 12. The five provinces include the Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and the North West. Schools in the four (4) coastal provinces – Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Norther Cape and the Western Cape, will go back to school only next week.Today, we will however give you the state of readiness presentation, which covers all the provinces. You will recall also that late … [Read more...] about Schools State of Readiness Ahead of Opening of 2022 School Year
MSC Orchestra arrival ringing in restart of cruise liner tourism since coronavirus outbreak – NMBM
The arrival of the MSC Orchestra cruise ship from Durban at the Gqeberha Harbour this morning symbolises the revival of the cruise liner tourism industry that generated more than R30 million before the coronavirus pandemic ground the industry to a halt. The rhythm of the drums and the inspired traditional dancing accompanied hopeful messages from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Transnet and MSC Cruises that the docking will be a first of many other cruise … [Read more...] about MSC Orchestra arrival ringing in restart of cruise liner tourism since coronavirus outbreak – NMBM
Zondo ‘gravely concerned’ about attack on ConCourt building
Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has denounced the attack on Constitutional Court building, which took place on Wednesday morning. (See: Man arrested for window breaking incident at ConCourt)Speaking on behalf of the Judiciary on Thursday, Zondo said he noted with grave concern the attack at the Constitutional Court building, which has been widely reported in the media. This incident comes shortly after other important State facilities have experienced unprecedented attacks, including recent … [Read more...] about Zondo ‘gravely concerned’ about attack on ConCourt building
Lamola condemns attack on Constitutional Court
The Minister of Justice and Correctional Service, Ronald Lamola, has strongly condemned the attack on the Constitutional Court buildings on Wednesday morning.This comes after a 36-year-old suspect allegedly went on a rampage and smashed windows using a hammer at the highest court in the land in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. It was reported that the man continued to break the windows even after the police fired warning shots in a bid to stop him when they arrived at the scene. Reacting to the … [Read more...] about Lamola condemns attack on Constitutional Court
Over R30 Million needed to rebuild rain destroyed homes
Over R30 million is needed to rebuild and repair the homes destroyed by the recent heavy rains across the North West province.This is according to North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs Lena Miga, who was speaking during the handing over of a newly built house to a family that fell victim to the heavy rains in the Pheding section of Lebotlwane village on Wednesday. According to the MEC, the department has already done its assessment and is in the … [Read more...] about Over R30 Million needed to rebuild rain destroyed homes
Myeni should be prosecuted for fraud and corruption
The Zondo report has confirmed that Dudu Myeni was delinquent and a corrupt, negligent and incompetent SAA chairperson as Myeni crippled the airline and was instrumental in purging whistleblowers and talent“Will the hundreds of millions of rand that Dudu Myeni cost South African Airways ever be recovered? Will Myeni be held to account for these losses?” asks OUTA How will the brave whistleblowers and employees who stood up against Myeni and lost their jobs, livelihoods and careers ever be … [Read more...] about Myeni should be prosecuted for fraud and corruption
Water status remains dire with no significant increase in dam levels – NMBM
Nelson Mandela Bay continues to use too much water. We are aware of the fact that during the last two weeks, there have been tourists and visitors in the City and this has resulted in additional water demand however, we must continue saving water. Although we have received rain recently and the average dam levels have gone up to just below 19%, with the relentless drought, the following abstraction restrictions remain in place: Kouga … [Read more...] about Water status remains dire with no significant increase in dam levels – NMBM
OUTA calls on law enforcement to act without delay
The hard copy of the first instalment of the much-anticipated State Capture Commission report was publicly handed over to President Ramaphosa on Tuesday 4 January, following the handover of a digital version by the legal deadline of 31 December.OUTA believes this is a momentous occasion for law-abiding citizens of South Africa to celebrate. “Despite the fact that we have already experienced years of hearing evidence and exposés of ever-worsening scenarios of state capture and grand looting, we … [Read more...] about OUTA calls on law enforcement to act without delay
Presiding Officer to ensure limited disruption to work of Parliament
Editor: Yes, dear reader, apparently what people do in Parliament is classified as ‘work’.The Presiding Officers of Parliament have assured that all efforts will be made to limit any disruption to the business of Parliament following the fire that gutted parts of the precinct on Sunday. In a statement, the Speaker of the National Assembly (NA), Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Amos Masondo, said the fire that destroyed parts of Parliament … [Read more...] about Presiding Officer to ensure limited disruption to work of Parliament
Please be Cautious on the Roads
As many prepare to travel back home following the festive season break, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has called for caution on the country’s roads.“As we head back to our places [of] work, I urge all South Africans driving on our roads to be on high alert and observe all the rules of the road,” said the Minister on Monday. The Minister expressed sadness at the passing away of Emalahleni Local Municipality Executive Mayor Linah Malatjie. The mayor and her husband passed away in hospital … [Read more...] about Please be Cautious on the Roads
Hawks’ to probe man arrested in Parliament
Editor: I know what you are thinking – stop that immediately!The Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation, the Hawks, says a 49-year-old suspect was arrested and charged with housebreaking and theft, arson and will also be charged under The National Key Point Act. The suspect was allegedly caught with suspected stolen property after he gained entry to the parliamentary precinct in Cape Town. He was spotted by members of the Protection and Security Services (PSS) when they noticed the … [Read more...] about Hawks’ to probe man arrested in Parliament
Drunken drivers tally increases to 122 and 10 144 speedsters fined – NMBM
Published: 29 Dec 2021 CURRENTEMERGENCY SHUT DOWN REQUIRED ON SUMMIT PIPELINEThe Municipality wishes to inform residents that an emergency 12hour shutdown is required to do emergency repairs.The shutdown will commence 06:00, Thursday 30, December 2021.The Municipality will ensure that supply reservoirs are filled during the night to minimise the posibility of storage levels depleting. The municipality urges residents to use water sparingly.The areas that may be affected include:- Kwanobuhle- … [Read more...] about Drunken drivers tally increases to 122 and 10 144 speedsters fined – NMBM
USA lifts Southern Africa travel ban
US President Joe Biden has announced the lifting of travel restrictions imposed on Southern African countries following the emergence of the COVID-19 Omicron variant last month.The travel ban is expected to be officially lifted on Friday morning. The variant was announced by South African scientists at the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) and led to countries swiftly closing their borders to South Africa. “Since I issued that [travel ban], [American] health officials, in … [Read more...] about USA lifts Southern Africa travel ban
