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Welcome to Nelson Mandela Bay to all the residents of this beautiful metro, the city of Nelson Mandela. It is time for all of us to work together and bring stability to our people, to provide them with the leadership that is going to lead all of them and make sure that services on the ground are delivered through stable administration and stable political leadership. There are many challenges ahead that we have to deal with. We have a plan that we are going to implement and we want to … [Read more...] about Statement by Executive Mayor, Nqaba Bhanga

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will carry out water infrastructure maintenance work on Tuesday, 8 December 2020, in Fernglen to reduce water losses. As a result of the work, residents are advised that the water supply will be affected between 9am and 2pm in the area. The maintenance work on the pressure reducing valve supplying Fernglen is part of routine maintenance work on the City’s bulk water infrastructure. The work needs to be conducted in order to reduce the probability of … [Read more...] about Planned water shutdown in Fernglen on Tuesday

The Municipality is shocked and dismayed with the developments that have occurred which involve the Speaker of Council, Buyelwa Mafaya in the sitting of the Special Council this afternoon - 4 December 2020. The matter has been reported to the South African Police Services. The Municipality has made contact with the Speaker of Council. She is currently making medical consultations. … [Read more...] about Last Statement from Acting Executive Mayor, Cllr Tshonono Buyeye

Nqaba Bhanga was elected as Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor on Friday 4 December. Today marks the beginning of a new chapter, a positive chapter where we put aside the politics and focus on fixing Nelson Mandela Bay. We have done it before, and we can do it again. I want to be clear, from the onset, that this is not going to be easy. This responsibility comes at a time when our city is waging war against the rampant spread of COVID-19, deepening poverty, rising unemployment, rampant crime and … [Read more...] about NMB Executive Mayor Nqaba Bhanga’s Nine Priorities

Democratic Alliance Provincial Leader, Cllr Nqaba Bhanga, was elected as the Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay during yesterday’s council meeting. Nqaba Bhanga was the only nominee for the election. Mayor Bhanga is currently in talks with different political parties in order to form a stable coalition government. After being elected by DA, PA, ACDP and COPE, UF and AIC councillors, Bhanga condemned the ANC, accusing the party of being prepared to “kill” just to hang onto … [Read more...] about Cllr Nqaba Bhanga, elected as Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor

With many initiatives around the world to speed up the development of a COVID-19 vaccine, President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africans that government is working with its partners to ensure all countries have access to the vaccine. “We continue to collaborate with our partners in the international community to ensure that all countries have access to an effective and affordable vaccine,” the President said. He was addressing the nation on Thursday on the country’s risk-adjusted … [Read more...] about Efforts to ensure access to COVID-19 vaccine on track

Dad Spanks NMB at Family Gathering Nelson Mandela Bay came in for a spanking from President Cyril Ramaphosa this evening. On the back of people not obeying basic prevention measures, additional lockdown measures were implemented in the Coronavirus Hotspot of Nelson Mandela Bay The following additional restrictions apply to Nelson Mandela Bay from midnight tonight: Curfew from 10:00 pm to 4:00 am (excluding essential workers) Sale of alcohol only from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm from … [Read more...] about The Increased Lockdown Measures for Nelson Mandela Bay (Day 252 of SA’s Lockdown)

SA COVID-19 death toll rises to 21 644 The COVID-19 death toll has now reached 21 644 after 109 more people succumbed to the respiratory disease on Tuesday. Of the latest fatalities, 36 were recorded in the Eastern Cape, 27 in the Western Cape, 17 in the North West, 12 each in the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal, and five in Gauteng. “We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the healthcare workers who treated the deceased patients,” said Health Minister, Dr … [Read more...] about EC Still in Front

A total of 17 people have died due to COVID-19 in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in the last 24 hours. Acting Mayor Councillor Tshonono Buyeye said the latest report tabled by the Department of Health on Tuesday, 1 December 2020, during the City’s COVID-19 Disaster Management Forum meeting does not paint a good picture for the City.   “We have learnt that in the past 24 hours in our hospitals, we recorded 17 deaths and 14 of those occurred in the private sector and 3 in the public … [Read more...] about The Wages of COVID-19 Are Upon Us

SA COVID-19 cases rise to 790 004 A further 2 302 people tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, while 58 more lost their lives due to the deadly virus. This brings the total number of cases since the outbreak to 790 004, while the death toll stands at 21 535. Of the latest fatalities, 32 were recorded in the Eastern Cape, 15 in the Western Cape, five in Free State and three each in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. “We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the … [Read more...] about When you DON’T Want the EC to be First

In an effort to curb the further spread of COVID-19 in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Acting Mayor Councillor Thsonono Buyeye has highlighted that the City would most welcome stricter COVID-19 regulations as new evidence shows that free movement within the City is spreading the deadly virus. Mayor Buyeye said the City’s infection rate was still on the rise with a total of 3876 active cases recorded as at 29 November 2020. "Stricter restrictions are needed in the City and we have … [Read more...] about “City will Welcome Stricter Restrictions”

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will carry out water infrastructure maintenance work this week. This work will result in water shutdown in Wells Estate, Beverley Grove and Framesby. Residents are advised that water supply will be temporarily shut off on Tuesday, 1 December 2020 between 09:00 and 14:00 in Wells Estate, between 09:00 and 14:00 on Wednesday, 2 December 2020 in Beverley Grove and between 09:00 and 14:00 on Thursday 2020 in Framesby. The maintenance work will be … [Read more...] about Planned water shutdown in Wells Estate, Beverley Grove and Framesby

Every employer has an obligation to create a safe and conducive environment to fight the burden of harassment in the workplace. International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, stressed that this duty rests on every employer. Speaking during a virtual meeting on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work on Monday, Pandor said South Africa has since adopted a policy on sexual harassment aimed at maintaining a working environment in which the dignity of … [Read more...] about Employers urged to create safe working environment for staff

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has welcomed the probe launched by the Department of Health into the forced sterilisation of HIV positive women at state hospitals. The Commission said it has noted with interest the presentation by Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize before the Portfolio Committees of Health and Women, Youth and People with Disabilities where the department said it will launch a probe into the forced sterilisation of HIV positive women at state hospitals. This follows … [Read more...] about Forced sterilisation of HIV positive women – What do YOU think?