The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has embarked on a massive alien vegetation removal within the water upstream areas that capture water into the dams. This massive project has been introduced as part of the Municipality's water-saving measures, given that the City continues to experience one of the most severe droughts in its recorded history. This project will cost the City more than R20 million. The City has identified alien vegetation trees as a major cause of loss of water that was … [Read more...] about Water thirsty alien trees chopped as NMBM mitigate impact of drought – NMBM
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Mkhize hailed as a true heroine of the struggle
Chairperson of the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE), Tamara Mathebula, has described the late Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize, as a true heroine of our struggle, who despite trials and tribulations, continued to fight for freedom.“It is through heroines like her that today we have entities such as the CGE. As the Commission, we mourn her passing and equally celebrate her life. She will be sorely missed. May her soul rest in peace,” Mathebula said. Mathebula has … [Read more...] about Mkhize hailed as a true heroine of the struggle
Police officer dismissed for impregnating inmate
A North West police officer has been dismissed after he allegedly impregnated an inmate.In a statement, North West provincial spokesperson Colonel Adéle Myburgh said the officer was dismissed during a Departmental Trial in terms of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Discipline Regulations of 2016. The inmate was awaiting trial for murder, a charge she was ultimately handed a 30 year sentence for. “The incident allegedly took place at the Stilfontein police station’s holding cells in October … [Read more...] about Police officer dismissed for impregnating inmate
Professor Mdwaba to stand as the next ILO DG
South Africa has formally nominated and lodged papers for Professor Mthunzi Perry-Mason Mdwaba to run as the next Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO).Ambassador Mxolisi Nkosi lodged the papers nominating the Adjunct Associate Professor of Law at the University of Western Cape as the next ILO supremo, endorsed by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Tripartite and also by the African Union (AU). The election of the new DG will be held in March 2022, in … [Read more...] about Professor Mdwaba to stand as the next ILO DG
Make your voice heard and vote
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) Portfolio Committee on Co-operative Governance and Human Settlements says the upcoming local government elections is a chance for communities to rebuild themselves following the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on livelihoods and the lives of all South Africans.The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is expected to hold the local government elections on 1 November this year where citizens will be able to vote for who they think will serve … [Read more...] about Make your voice heard and vote
Vaccination drive underway to curb spread of Rabies in NMB – NMBM
Published: 16 Sep 2021 CURRENTURGENT ALERT !!!SERVICE DELIVERY CALL CENTRE TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO A REPORTED COVID-19 CASESEPTEMBER 16, 2021The Municipality wishes to inform residents that, due to a reported COVID-19 case, the Service Delivery Call Centre will be temporarily closed until Friday, September 17, 2021, at 18:00.Before staff can return safely to call centre offices, the premises must be properly fumigated and all other work place COVID-19 protocols followed.The fumigation team can … [Read more...] about Vaccination drive underway to curb spread of Rabies in NMB – NMBM
Long awaited Helenvale sportsfields project completed – NMBM
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Portfolio Head for Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Cllr Helga van Staaden today welcomed the completion and official hand over of the new Helenvale Sportfields by the Mandela Bay Development Agency. The long awaited project will see up and coming sports stars from the community using the high-quality sports fields as training and playing ground. During the handover event, MMC van Staaden said the R10million completed facility would need community ownership … [Read more...] about Long awaited Helenvale sportsfields project completed – NMBM
Borehole water to supplement NMB potable water supply – NMBM
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s drought mitigation plans are progressing well, with the construction of boreholes in Gqeberha currently underway. During an oversite visit on Tuesday, NMBM Mayoral Committee Member for Infrastructure and Engineering, Cllr Thsonono Buyeye expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far at the St George’s Park and Moregrove Wellfields where water will be extracted from boreholes, treated and distributed into the City’s bulk water system. MMC Buyeye … [Read more...] about Borehole water to supplement NMB potable water supply – NMBM
Corruption Widespread in Public Service
Public Service Commissioner Michael Seloane says that corruption still remains “widespread” in the public service.He was speaking at the release of the commission’s Quarterly Bulletin titled: The Pulse of the Public Service for the first quarter of the financial year. The commissioner said one of the biggest challenges breeding a culture of corruption in the public service is employees who conduct business with the state. “South Africa continues to face the challenge of widespread corruption … [Read more...] about Corruption Widespread in Public Service
Rabies outbreak claims life of a nine yea old boy – NMBM
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Acting Executive Mayor, Cllr Luxolo Namette has sent his condolences to the family of a nine-year-old boy who succumbed to the canine rabies on Thursday following the outbreak of the virus in the City recently. This comes after the City cautioned residents and pet owners in the City to be vigilant and protect themselves from the outbreak of canine rabies that has spread throughout the City. Earlier today the City indicated that no human cases of rabies had … [Read more...] about Rabies outbreak claims life of a nine yea old boy – NMBM
NMBM warns of canine rabies outbreak – NMBM
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is calling on residents and pet owners to be vigilant and protect themselves from the outbreak of the canine rabies that has spread throughout the Metro. This comes after the City received a notification of an outbreak of the virus at the end of August from the Department of Agriculture, after 61 rabies specimens submitted, came back positive from testing. NMBM Municipal Health Services Deputy Director, Dr Patrick Nodwele said the number of cases had … [Read more...] about NMBM warns of canine rabies outbreak – NMBM
Nzimande seeks improved access to accounting profession
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Blade Nzimande, says a lack of accreditation at historically disadvantaged institutions limits access to the advancement of black people in the accountancy profession.“It results in their BCom Accounting (Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting) graduates not being able to become Chartered Accountants (CAs), and their qualifications not being recognised by prospective employers,” Nzimande said. Addressing the 27th Annual PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) … [Read more...] about Nzimande seeks improved access to accounting profession
The Heartbeat of Education
Improving the foundational skills of literacy and numeracy, especially ‘reading for meaning,’ is now an apex priority for the Department of Basic Education.Addressing the UNESCO World Literacy Day, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said the department remains convinced that literacy and numeracy are the heartbeats of basic education. “His Excellency Mr President Cyril Ramaphosa has given us as the basic education sector a mandate to ensure that every learner can read with comprehension … [Read more...] about The Heartbeat of Education
NMB drought mitigation plans on overdrive – NMBM
Nelson Mandela Bay drought mitigation plans are in overdrive as the City continues to experience insignificant rainfall and low dam levels that have resulted in intermittent water supply in some areas. On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) Member of the Mayoral Committee for Infrastructure and Engineering, Councillor Thsonono Buyeye, visited the KwaNobuhle Supply Pump Station to check on progress made on the augmentation construction work currently … [Read more...] about NMB drought mitigation plans on overdrive – NMBM
Timeframes for Fishing Rights Allocation Process announced
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has announced the timeframes for the Fishing Rights Allocation Process (FRAP).This as Cabinet noted the progress made in the achievement of major milestones in readiness for the 2021 FRAP and the timeframes for the roll-out of rights to fishers. In a statement on Sunday, the department said the FRAP and the management of commercial fishing rights are an important site for industry transformation. Twelve sectors are due for re-allocation … [Read more...] about Timeframes for Fishing Rights Allocation Process announced
