Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, says there is a need to urgently ensure that the outbreaks of the Coronavirus pandemic in the Eastern Cape are dealt with. “We want to see the numbers subside in the Eastern Cape. We are going to have to find the cluster outbreaks and decrease the spread,” Mkhize said. Speaking during his visit at Livingstone Hospital in the Eastern Cape, Mkhize said there are a few steps he wants to propose and support in order to move forward. Mkhize said there are … [Read more...] about East Cape outbreaks must be dealt with: Mkhize
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NMBM ready to partially reopen libraries to the public
Following the return to work of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Library Services officials in October, the City is set to open most libraries for the return of all library material from Monday, 16 November 2020. This comes after the libraries were closed to the public for more than seven months, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the one-month preparation period, the City has put measures in place in line with the COVID-19 regulations to ensure the safety of staff members and residents. … [Read more...] about NMBM ready to partially reopen libraries to the public
Call on Tavern owners for action as Covid-19 infections rise in NMBM
In an effort to decrease the alarming COVID-19 infections in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, the City working closely with the Department of Health has committed to hold vigorous training and workshop sessions with tavern owners across the City after the liquor trading sector was highlighted as the biggest contributor to the increasing numbers in the City. During a stakeholders’ meeting held on Saturday, 14 November 2020, NMBM Acting Mayor Councillor Thsonono Buyeye said the sessions would … [Read more...] about Call on Tavern owners for action as Covid-19 infections rise in NMBM
Acting NMBM Mayor calls for vigilance as he sends condolences to Covid-19 affected families
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Acting Mayor Councillor Thsonono Buyeye has sent his condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones to COVID-19, after the Provincial Department of Health reported that a total of 16 people had died due to the virus in the last 24 hours in the City. Mayor Buyeye said: "We are deeply saddened by these news, it means many families have been affected and with some members possibly infected too. We wish the families strength during this difficult … [Read more...] about Acting NMBM Mayor calls for vigilance as he sends condolences to Covid-19 affected families
Mkhize to visit East Cape as concenrs over number of COVID-19 cases rise
Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has expressed concerns about the climbing number of COVID-19 cases in the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape provinces. Outlining the pandemic health response and South Africa’s readiness to deal with a possible resurgence on Sunday, Mkhize said his department is now watching the two provinces closely. “This is to indicate now that we have started seeing a little increasing activity in the Eastern Cape and a little bit in the Western Cape,” he added. … [Read more...] about Mkhize to visit East Cape as concenrs over number of COVID-19 cases rise
SA’s New COVID-19 Epicentre
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has been highlighted as the new COVID-19 epicentre in the country. This comes after the Department of Health reported that there were 5574 active cases in the City as at Tuesday, 10 November 2020. Following the COVID-19 Metro Command Council meeting on Wednesday, 11 November 20202, Acting Mayor Councillor Thsonono Buyeye said the City had become an epicentre due to the alarming infection rate after positive cases jumped from hundreds of infections about … [Read more...] about SA’s New COVID-19 Epicentre
Eastern Cape Premier, Mabuyane, tests positive for COVID-19
Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane is currently isolating at home after contracting the Coronavirus. According to his office, Mabuyane took the test after showing flu-like symptoms. “When his results came back positive, Premier Mabuyane started informing his family members, staff in his office, and some of the people he had met with recently about his test results,” the statement read today. The Premier is encouraging everyone who has had contact with him in the past seven … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape Premier, Mabuyane, tests positive for COVID-19
Unemployment soars to 30.8%
Unemployment in South Africa has soared to 30.8% in the last three months, the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the third quarter of 2020 revealed. The rise was a 7.5% increase from the second quarter. This comes after Stats SA in September reported that despite the South African economy shedding 2.2 million jobs due to the COVID-19 lockdown, unemployment in the country dropped to 23.3% in the second quarter of 2020. According to the report, released by Statistics South Africa … [Read more...] about Unemployment soars to 30.8%
International travel restrictions relaxed
President Cyril Ramaphosa is determined to see every part of the economy return to full operation as government works towards recovery from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing the nation on the country’s COVID-19 status on Wednesday, President Ramaphosa announced the amendment of alert level 1 regulations to restore the normal trading hours for the sale of alcohol at retail outlets. “We are also opening up international travel to all countries subject to the necessary … [Read more...] about International travel restrictions relaxed
Ramaphosa’s Resurgence Plan
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern at the lax behaviour of the South African public amid the COVID-19 pandemic that continues to grip the country and the world at large. Addressing the nation on the country’s COVID-19 status, the President announced the extension of the National State of Disaster to 15 December 2020, as well as a Resurgence Plan with interventions to curb the further spread of infections. Speaking during Wednesday’s televised address, President Ramaphosa told … [Read more...] about Ramaphosa’s Resurgence Plan
Life-saving COVID-19 vaccine to be manufactured in SA
President Cyril Ramaphosa says a local company, Aspen Pharmacare, has entered into a preliminary agreement with the multinational firm Johnson & Johnson, as one of the companies to manufacture and package its candidate COVID-19 vaccine. “In recognition of the country’s manufacturing capability, one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the world, Johnson & Johnson, has entered into a preliminary agreement with a local company, Aspen Pharmacare, to manufacture and package its candidate … [Read more...] about Life-saving COVID-19 vaccine to be manufactured in SA
RIP Mongameli Bobani
MBDA Board sends deepest condolences to Cllr Bobani’s family and his colleagues in Council MBDA Board Chairperson, Ms Mandlakazi Skefile says; "The Mandela Bay Development Agency Board, Management and Staff wish to send deepest condolences to the late Cllr Bobani’s family, his colleagues in Council, and his party, the United Democratic Movement. We wish his family strength and light during this difficult time." Former Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Mongameli Bobani died at 17h50 in … [Read more...] about RIP Mongameli Bobani
By-elections off to good start
The by-elections taking place in 95 wards across 55 municipalities in all nine provinces have kicked off on a good note, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) said. Voting in almost all the voting stations started at 7am and is expected to close at 9pm at 455 voting stations, 233 (51%) of which are in schools, 65 (14%) are in places of worship and 157 (35%) are in other structures. The results of the by-elections are expected to be announced by midday on Thursday. The … [Read more...] about By-elections off to good start
Free online courses offered to unemployed youth
Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has called on unemployed youth to take the opportunity to register for free online courses. The Ministry has collaborated with online-based educational platform Coursera to offer free courses to young people as part of efforts to fight youth unemployment. “Our intention as government is to remove as many barriers as possible and enable young people to fulfil their dreams and career aspirations. We therefore … [Read more...] about Free online courses offered to unemployed youth
Beaches Re-Opened
Covid-19 related closure of beaches reviewed The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has reviewed the decision of closure of the beaches for swimming and the risk associated with it following the COVID-19 positive cases within our lifeguard staff complement. The City has cautiously decided to reopen the beaches for swimming. However it is important to note that swimming remains a risk as there will be no lifeguards on duty due to the COVID-19 positive cases within the lifeguard staff … [Read more...] about Beaches Re-Opened
