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NMBM Mayor calls for divine intervention as city continues to face drought – NMBM

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Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor, Councillor Nqaba Bhanga went down on his knees in prayer for rain at the Impofu Dam as the City continues to experience severe drought for the past four years. The Executive Mayor Bhanga was at the dam to assess the impact of the recent rains and water levels at the Impofu Dam, which is one of the dams supplying the City. He was accompanied by Mayoral Committee Member for Infrastructure and Engineering, Thsonono Buyeye and senior officials of … [Read more...] about NMBM Mayor calls for divine intervention as city continues to face drought – NMBM

Manhunt for police killers underway

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Police in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal have mobilised the 72-hour Activation Plan following the attack on six police officers in separate incidents within 48 hours.The 72-hour Activation Plan entails the mobilisation of various disciplines of the SAPS including Crime Intelligence, Forensic experts, detectives, specialised tactical units as well as the Hawks in a bid to apprehend a group of suspects who were behind the attack on the police officers. In a statement, the SAPS on Tuesday said: “In the … [Read more...] about Manhunt for police killers underway

NMBM grateful for collective effort as Covid-19 third wave ends – NMBM

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The Nelson Mandela Bay is officially out of the COVID-19 third wave.    This was revealed during the COVID-19 Joint Operating Centre (JOC) meeting on Tuesday when the Department of Health highlighted that as at 4 October 2021, the City had a total of 342 COVID-19 active cases and 136 hospital admissions.   NMBM Executive Mayor, Cllr Nqaba Bhanga who led the Presidential Vooma Vaccination drive on Saturday said, the latest statistics were a collective effort from all stakeholders.   "The current … [Read more...] about NMBM grateful for collective effort as Covid-19 third wave ends – NMBM

NMBM hailed for hosting successful sports events amid a global pandemic – NMBM

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has been commended by different African football associations in the southern region for paving the way for African Cities to successfully host incident free tournaments during a global pandemic and bringing hope during a devastating time.   This was shared by different football associations during a Mayoral Civic Reception for the COSAFA Women’s National Team delegations on Thursday at the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.   During the jubilant event, COSAFA … [Read more...] about NMBM hailed for hosting successful sports events amid a global pandemic – NMBM

Kubayi to hand over title deeds in Northern Cape

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As part government’s ongoing engagements and visits to provinces to assess the state of housing delivery, Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi will on Thursday and Friday visit the Pixley Ka Seme and Sol Plaatje Local Municipalities in the Northern Cape.The Minister, together with the Premier of Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, will handover title deeds, do a sod turning for the construction of Hull Street Social Housing Project expected to yield 372 units upon completion and handover a … [Read more...] about Kubayi to hand over title deeds in Northern Cape

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality ready to host National Lifesaving Championships – NMBM

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It’s all systems go for the DHL Lifesaving South Africa National Championships which will be hosted in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality from Saturday, 2 October 2021, attracting more than 1000 athletes.   On Tuesday, 29 September, NMBM Deputy Executive Mayor, Cllr Luxolo Namette officially welcomed the athletes from across the country who will be taking part in the much anticipated competition.   The Championships are making a return to the Bay after the 2020 edition had to be cancelled due to … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality ready to host National Lifesaving Championships – NMBM

Human trafficking trial to resume

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The trial of seven Chinese nationals arrested for alleged human trafficking and child labour will resume in the Johannesburg High Court on Thursday.This after it was postponed, due to the ill health of a Mandarin interpreter. The seven accused Kevin Tsao Shu-Uei, Chen Hui, Qin Li, Jiaqing Zhou, Ma Biao, Dai Junying, and Zhang Zhilian appeared in Court on Monday. The Department of Employment and Labour said that in their last appearance on 16 August 2021 the trial was also postponed after the … [Read more...] about Human trafficking trial to resume

Rabies vaccination drive 2nd October 2021 – NMBM

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Published: 29 Sep 2021 CURRENTSupply to the DLP (Driftsands / Lovemore Park) line has been cut off. Staff members are working on restoring supplies; there is no estimated time period.We apologise for the inconvenience caused.  Published: 29 Sep 2021 CURRENTUPDATE ON WATER DISRUPTIONS OCCURING IN PARTS OF THE CITY AS A RESULT OF A BURST PIPE ON THE … [Read more...] about Rabies vaccination drive 2nd October 2021 – NMBM

Three young women killed execution-style in Khayelitsha

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Police have instituted a 72-hour activation plan for the mobilisation of resources in search of those who shot and killed three young women execution-style at Khayelitsha on Monday evening.According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), reports from the scene indicate that residents at the TT Block informal settlement recall hearing gunshots after 20:00. “A few minutes later the bodies of young women aged 17, 20 and 21 were discovered in a passage between the shacks. The victims had all … [Read more...] about Three young women killed execution-style in Khayelitsha

Coegakop Borehole Water Treatment Plant progressing well – NMBM

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Published: 28 Sep 2021 CURRENTPlanned Electricity ShutdownDate: Wednesday, 29 September 2021 (Weather permitting)Time: 08:30 to 17:00Affected Areas:Villiers RoadFordyce RoadProspect RoadHeugh Road (7th to 8th Avenues)Please treat all installations as "LIVE" Published: 28 Sep 2021 CURRENTON WATER DISRUPTIONS OCCURING IN PARTS OF THE CITY AS A RESULT OF … [Read more...] about Coegakop Borehole Water Treatment Plant progressing well – NMBM

Warm welcome for COSAFA Women’s Championship teams – NMBM

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Published: 28 Sep 2021 CURRENTATER TANKER POSITIONS FOR THE WESTERN AREASWater tankers have been deployed to the locations below:1) Roaming in Barcelona area2) Roaming in Malabar area3) Roaming in Gelvandale area4) Roaming in Parkside area5) Verdun Road, Checkers6) Jose Pearson Hospital7) Hunters Retreat Spar8) Sherwood Spar9) Welcome Avenue and Kragga Kamma Road, Theescombe10) Moore Dyke field, SchaudervilleTankers may leave to refill, however they will return to the above locations.Residents … [Read more...] about Warm welcome for COSAFA Women’s Championship teams – NMBM

Update on Current Water Crisis in Nelson Mandela Bay:Talking Points of Cllr Nqaba Bhanga, Executive Mayor – NMBM

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Talking Points of Cllr Nqaba Bhanga Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Update on Current Water Crisis in Nelson Mandela Bay Following the water outages experienced across large areas of the Metro since the weekend, myself and Mayoral Committee Member for Infrastructure and Engineering Thsonono Buyeye convened an urgent intervention meeting with Water Services senior management staff today. The meeting was convened to get immediate answers and to provide solutions to this crisis. The severe … [Read more...] about Update on Current Water Crisis in Nelson Mandela Bay:Talking Points of Cllr Nqaba Bhanga, Executive Mayor – NMBM

Tools to realise the ideals of economic freedom

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Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Pinky Kekana, has encouraged South Africans to inculcate a culture of saving and investment in order to realise the ideals of economic freedom.“Today, we ask you to take hold of your [economic] liberty. Let us normalise savings and investment in property, as much as spend on funerals and weddings. Let us throw new business showers, as much as we throw baby showers. “We need to have a culture of wealth creation and economic autonomy as much as we have a culture … [Read more...] about Tools to realise the ideals of economic freedom

Countrywide Heritage Day celebrations

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President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the countrywide celebrations of Heritage Day on Friday.The President will join a virtual ceremony hosted by the Western Cape province under the theme: “The year of Charlotte Maxeke: Celebrating South Africa’s Intangible Cultural Heritage”. Government has declared 2021 as the “Year of Charlotte Mannya Maxeke” to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of the pioneering human rights activist whose legacy has paved the way for generations of anti-apartheid and … [Read more...] about Countrywide Heritage Day celebrations

Warning against Employment Equity Act non-compliance

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The Department of Employment and Labour in the North West has cautioned employers against non-compliance with the Employment Equity Act (EEA).The warning came during the department’s annual employment equity workshop for the province, which was held virtually on Thursday. The workshops are being held under the theme: “Real transformation makes business sense”. Speaking during the session, the Provincial Chief Inspector, Boikie Mampuru, said most of the challenges they experience during their … [Read more...] about Warning against Employment Equity Act non-compliance