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Nine Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Metro Police officials were on Friday, 9 October 2020, awarded with certificates by the State Security Agency and cleared fit to deal with sensitive and utmost important State information that is classified as Secret and Top Secret. This comes after the officials comprising of Metro Police top management, senior managers and their supporting staff underwent a rigorous screening process to confirm their fitness in their line of duty which involves working … [Read more...] about Fit to be trusted with Top Secret State Information

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has released the latest protocols from Higher Health for the 2020/21 examination period in the Post-Schooling Education and Training (PSET) sector. The protocols will guide 26 universities, 50 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges and other post-schooling institutions on how to conduct invigilated examinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nzimande on Monday said the current COVID-19 pandemic … [Read more...] about Guidelines for 2020/21 varsity exams

https://youtu.be/WNlE5ACsEmg Whilst walking in Ferguson Road, New Brighton I had to stop and chat to this gentleman with the magnificent Fidel Castro (some say Father Christmas!) Beard.  Of course we had to chat about being a revolutionary.... The Expropriation Bill 2020 has been submitted to Parliament for introduction. The bill, which is set to replace the Expropriation Act of 1975 that is inconsistent with the Constitution, was gazetted on 09 October 2020. The bill is part of the work … [Read more...] about Expropriation Bill submitted to Parliament

While South Africa faces a mammoth task of tackling the scourge of violent crimes, the fight will require that all peace-loving citizens stand together not only to condemn these acts but also work together to end them, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. The President made these remarks in the wake of violent protests that erupted in Senekal, in the Free State, following the brutal murder of Brendin Horner, a 21-year-old farm manager. “It requires that we hold fast to the principles contained … [Read more...] about Ramaphosa Addresses Crime in Farming Communities

The deadline for written submissions into the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill has been extended to 30 November 2020. Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services Committee Chairperson Bulelani Magwanishe said the committee had received several requests for an extension. This after the committee opened the process approximately a month ago. “The deadline for the submission of written comments on the bill was today [Friday]. The new deadline will now be 30 … [Read more...] about Submissions on Cannabis Bill extended

Municipal elections will now allow individuals to stand as candidates in wards An independent candidate is not affiliated to any Political Party, will not 'tithe' a percentage of salary to a political party, will not be required to spend time on party political issues and, theoretically, should be able to dedicate his/her time more fully to the needs of constituents within a ward. In my opinion - an independent candidate represents true democracy in action as voters will have the ability to … [Read more...] about How to Stand as an Independent in the Next Ward Elections

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to update residents that following the easing of the COVID-19 lockdown regulations, full credit control measures will commence from Wednesday, 1 October 2020, following months of relief measures put in place to customers who were financially affected by the pandemic. The commencement of this function is to ensure a financially sustainable City which can deliver efficient services to its residents. This in effect means that meters linked to … [Read more...] about NMBM resumes full credit control measures after Covid-19 restrictions

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality political leaders have initiated the inspection of all Ward Councillors’ offices in preparation for the reopening of the offices following the easing of the COVID-19 lockdown regulations. The inspection was led NMBM Council Speaker Councillor Buyelwa Mafaya and Chief Whip Councillor Ncediso Captain who were joined by Mayoral Committee Members, Councillors Makhi Feni, Queenie Pink and Yolisa Pali. A total of 10 offices were inspected when the programme … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay’s Vandalism Crisis

Editor: Those must be some VICIOUS ARMED potholes! Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Portfolio Head for Roads and Transport, Councillor Rosie Daaminds launched a R11.5million project on Tuesday, 29 September 2020, that will see all potholes fixed across the City. This comes after regular service delivery including roads maintenance work was disrupted as a result of COVID-19 regulations. With the easing of the COVID-19 lockdown regulation, the City is accelerating many projects that were put … [Read more...] about R11.5 Million War On Potholes project launched in NMBM

Government will have to spend about R6 million on water tanks and trucks for emergency relief of the current water challenges in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. “Rand Water estimated that it would cost government R6 million to procure 100 x 5 000 litre tanks and 20 water trucks for an emergency intervention to assist with the current water challenges in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. Water trucks will be made available for two months,” the Department of Water and Sanitation said in a … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay needs R6 million for water crisis

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, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has revealed. This finding is contained in the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), which reveals that the number of employed persons decreased by 2.2 million to 14.1 million, compared to the first quarter of 2020. “Contrary to what one might expect in the face of such a large decline in … [Read more...] about Unemployment drops to 23.3%

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Metro Police officers swooped on two suspects in the early hours on Saturday, 26 September 2020 for various crimes including the unlawful possession of an illegal firearm and live ammunition. The suspects were arrested in Newton Park after three NMBM Metro Police officers stopped the Toyota Tazz they were traveling in at 1am. Upon searching the two 19-year old men, the officers found an illegal firearm and a magazine with eight rounds. The two were … [Read more...] about Curfew Breakers Arrested