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Speech Extract: Executive Mayor, Cllr Nqaba Bhanga Today marks an important milestone for Nelson Mandela Bay, with the appointment of a new mayoral committee that will assist in bringing services back to the people of this Metro. It is fitting that this announcement takes place today, as South Africa celebrates the Day of Reconciliation. A public holiday, declared by former President Nelson Mandela, which serves as a reminder to us all to put aside our differences, and work together in the … [Read more...] about NMB Mayoral Committee

Law enforcement agencies will be out in full force in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality to ensure that all residents adhere to the new COVID-19 regulations which state that all beaches in the Eastern Cape will be closed from Wednesday, 16 December 2020. NMBM Executive Mayor, Cllr Nqaba Bhanga said in an effort to save people’s lives, residents need to make a sacrifice and comply with the regulations as new statistics showed that in the last 24 hours a total of 15 people died due to COVID-19 in … [Read more...] about Closure of beaches to be strictly enforced

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has taken the COVID-19 awareness to the elderly by launching a COVID-19 awareness campaign that will focus on all Old Age Homes across the City. Environmental Health practitioners under the City’s Public Health directorate have started workshops to empower the elderly about COVID-19 regulations. The workshops also focus on how the elderly can guard against possible infections when they interact with family members and the general public during family … [Read more...] about NMB Municipality focuses on the elderly

SA records 5 163 new COVID-19 cases, 175 deaths The total number of confirmed Coronavirus cases now sit at 866 127 after 5 163 people were confirmed to have contracted the virus on Monday. The Western Cape has the highest number of active cases at 25 571, followed by KwaZulu-Natal 19 220, Eastern Cape 17 176 and Gauteng 9 428. Free State has 4 098 active cases, Northern Cape 1 913, North West 1 240, Mpumalanga 648 and Limpopo 636. Meanwhile, 175 more COVID-19 associated deaths were … [Read more...] about EC Still Leads with Number of Deaths

South Africa's initial COVAX vaccine will be enough to cover 10% of population in 2021 South Africa is set to receive initial vaccines from the COVAX facility to cover 10% of its population in the early part of 2021. President Cyril Ramaphosa made this announcement during his address to the nation on Monday, on developments in relation to the country’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic. The address follows meetings that took place on Sunday 13 December 2020, of the National Coronavirus … [Read more...] about If You Don’t Want to be Part of the 10%, Speak Now!

Government has announced tighter level 1 lockdown restrictions nationwide, with effect from midnight 14 December 2020. This as the country enters the festive season amid a second wave of rising COVID-19 infections. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the restrictions on Monday evening, as the country’s cumulative number of cases stands at 866,127, edging closer to the 900 000 mark. “If we do not do things differently this festive season, we will greet the new year not with joy, but with … [Read more...] about Level 1 Restrictions for the Festive Season

I have taken notes of the disputes, both factual and legal, which have arisen regarding the appointment of the acting Speaker and Executive Mayor of the Metropolitan Municipality on 4 December 2020. I have also taken note of the stances adopted by various persons and political parties with regard to the aforesaid appointments. The MEC for Cogta has also, publicly, expressed certain views in this regard. Having considered the matter, and having sought and obtained independent legal … [Read more...] about Statement by NMBM Acting City Manager, Mr Mandla George

SA records 7 999 COVID-19 new cases South Africa has recorded 7 999 new COVID-19 cases while a 170 more people lost their lives, bringing the country’s total tally to 860 964 and the COVID-19 death toll to 23 276. The Eastern Cape recorded 94 deaths, Free State 11, Gauteng 3, KwaZulu-Natal 4, Northern Cape 4 and Western Cape 54. “We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health workers that treated the deceased,” said Health Minister, Dr Zweli … [Read more...] about EC Still in Front

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Executive Mayor Nqaba Bhanga has committed to intensify the fight against HIV/Aids and the stigma associated with it by giving full support to the municipal HIV/Aids office. Executive Mayor Nqaba Bhanga made this commitment when addressing HIV/Aids Peer Educators who have just finished their training in Zwide today, December 11, 2020. The Municipality held a certification and welcome ceremony at the Zwide under strict COVID-19 regulations. The peer … [Read more...] about Mayor Bhanga Commits To Support NMBM HIV/Aids Office

South Africa is grappling with a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases after recording 8 166 more infections, bringing the total number to 836 764 since the outbreak. “Today, we wish to reiterate our plea to South Africans to heed the threat of the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases identified,” said Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, on Thursday. According to the latest statistics, Mkhize said this was clear evidence of an exponential rise in transmission and a cause for serious concern. This … [Read more...] about SA records over 8 000 new COVID-19 cases

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's new Executive Mayor, Councillor Nqaba Bhanga, stated that he was pleased with and encouraged about the hard work done to fight COVID-19 within Nelson Mandela Bay, but that more still needs to be done. Today Executive Mayor Bhanga hosted his first COVID-19 Command Council to receive updates on the progress made and engage with stakeholders. COVID-19 Command Council is a committee that includes different stakeholders, chaired by the Executive Mayor, to … [Read more...] about Mayor Bhanga Encouraged By Work To Fight COVID-19

Nelson Mandela Bay residents, members of the press. It has come to my attention that the MEC for Co-operative Government and Traditional Affairs, Hon Nqatha, has furnished the Speaker of Council, Cllr Mafaya, with a letter this morning stating that the election of an Acting Speaker and, therefore, the election of a Mayor at last week’s Nelson Mandela Bay Special Council meeting, was unlawful and therefore null and void. I wish to state upfront that the election of an Executive Mayor, just … [Read more...] about Bhanga on THAT Letter

With 2020 being a challenging year, especially for artists due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, through the Red Location Art Gallery and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum is calling for submission of artworks for the Art Collection of the City. The Art Collection of the City is aimed at telling the story of art in the region with new and contemporary voices added to the unique story of art of the Eastern Cape. As such, the City will celebrate Eastern … [Read more...] about NMBM aims to restore confidence in local artists

The COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant recipients have until the end of February next year to launch an appeal for rejected applications. According to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), these are applications made during the extension period, between November 2020 and January 2021. Meanwhile, the SASSA has reminded citizens that the R350 grants will only be paid until the end of January 2021. “SASSA has determined a cut-off date for lodging appeals in respect of … [Read more...] about SASSA announces cut-off date to appeal rejected R350 claims

The Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay, Cllr Nqaba Bhanga tonight attended the first in a series of roving roadblocks to ensure that the 22: 00 to 04:00 Covid-19 curfew, announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa, is enforced in the Metro. Mayor Bhanga launched this initiative and these roving roadblocks will take place throughout the curfew period. The Executive Mayor urges all residents to adhere to the curfew in order to stop the spread of the Coronavirus, and to not find themselves on … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor, Cllr Nqaba Bhanga attends first roving roadblock to enforce Covid-19 curfew