Medupi to resolve SA's load shedding woes Deputy President David Mabuza says despite the current challenge of load shedding, South Africans should be confident this will be sorted once the Medupi power plant is incorporated into the grid. The Deputy President said this when he fielded questions in the National Council of Provinces via a virtual platform on Thursday. Eskom implemented Stage 2 load shedding on Wednesday, before moving to Stage 4 due to a high electricity demand. “We … [Read more...] about Statements we want to hear, BUT…..
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Coega, Colchester and Kinkelbos repair work completed
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Infrastructure and Engineering portfolio head Councillor Mongameli Bobani would like to inform residents that following immense repair work done on the 700mm main water supply pipeline this week in Coega and Colchester and Kinkelbos the work has been completed. Water is slowly being restored in Colchester, the system did take some time to fill up as a result a water truck has been located at the Community hall in Colchester until water has been 100% … [Read more...] about Coega, Colchester and Kinkelbos repair work completed
Acting Mayor encourages residents to explore the Bay as Tourism Month starts
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Acting Mayor Councillor Thsonono Buyeye launched a jam-packed Tourism Month on Tuesday, 1 September 2020, encouraging locals to become the City’s ambassadors as the hardest hit sector, Tourism, picks up the pieces amid COVID-19. Due to COVID-19 regulations the Tourism Industry was closed and recently reopened for business having lost millions of rands and thousands of jobs. During the launch which took place in Pine Lodge Resort in Summerstrand, the Mayor … [Read more...] about Acting Mayor encourages residents to explore the Bay as Tourism Month starts
Recent rainfall welcomed
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Infrastructure and Engineering portfolio head Councillor Mongameli Bobani has welcomed the recent rainfall which has contributed a slight improvement in the City’s total dam levels. This comes after an increase of up to 18.75% was recorded as at 31 August 2020. However, despite the gradual increase, MMC Bobani warned that the City was still in the danger zone as the drought disaster persists. He said: "The NMBM is very grateful for the recent rains that … [Read more...] about Recent rainfall welcomed
National Parks Week moved to November
Due to COVID-19 regulations, the 15th annual SA National Parks Week will be held in November 2020. In a statement on Tuesday, the South African National Parks (SANParks) Chief Executive Officer, Fundisile Mketeni, said the National Parks Week has been moved from September to November. “SANParks has postponed the free access week, which is traditionally held in September, to November due to the COVID-19 alert level 2 regulations, which restrict the number of persons allowed within public … [Read more...] about National Parks Week moved to November
Public urged not to waste water
The Department of Water and Sanitation has urged the public to refrain from wasting water during Spring Day celebrations. The department made the call against the backdrop of continuous declining dam levels in the country, which is a cause for concern, particularly in the midst of COVID-19. South Africans celebrate Spring Day on 1 September annually, and this is considered to be a sign of ushering in a new season. It is tradition in South Africa that the public, particularly children, … [Read more...] about Public urged not to waste water
The Newly Elected DA Eastern Cape Leadership – #DAEC2020Congress
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape made history yesterday by successfully concluding South Africa's first-ever virtual political congress. DA EC Provincial Leader, Nqaba Bhanga, and DA EC Provincial Chairperson, Andrew Whitfield, were elected unopposed for another three year term. The decision by our members to re-elect the incumbent Provincial Leader and Provincial Chairperson is not only an endorsement of their leadership, but also a confirmation that the party is on solid … [Read more...] about The Newly Elected DA Eastern Cape Leadership – #DAEC2020Congress
Coega Water Outages
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayoral Committee Member for Infrastructure and Engineering Councillor Mongameli Bobani would like to inform residents and businesses of the emergency plans in place to repair leaking water infrastructure and restore water supply to the Coega, Kinkelbos and Colchester areas. This comes after the repair work which was completed on Tuesday, 25 August 2020, failed due to adverse weather conditions and rain leading to another water shutdown in the … [Read more...] about Coega Water Outages
NMB stadium isolation site closes
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Acting Mayor Councillor Thsonono Buyeye has announced the closure of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium COVID-19 Isolation Facility following a decision by the COVID-19 Metro Command Council on Wednesday to close the facility at the end of the August. The decision was informed by the evidence that the number of COVID-19 patients admitted at the facility has significantly dropped over the last few weeks. Addressing Members of the Media on Thursday, 27 August … [Read more...] about NMB stadium isolation site closes
NMBM COVID-19 cases drop
Following the huge drop in the number of COVID-19 new infections in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Acting Mayor Councillor Thsonono Buyeye has called on residents to continue to adhere to the regulations as the battle against the pandemic is far from over. The Mayor was responding to the latest statistics which show that as at 17 August 2020 the City had a total of 486 COVID-19 active cases with all residential areas reporting less than 100 active cases. "It is quite encouraging to see … [Read more...] about NMBM COVID-19 cases drop
Minister warns against tourism spreading COVID-19
With restaurants, game reserves and other places of leisure reopening their doors for business, Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has urged the sector to avoid becoming a source of the spread of the pandemic. The Minister made the plea during a press briefing on Wednesday after more trading restrictions on the sector were further lifted as the country’s lockdown moved to level 2. “As we open up the sector, we are therefore confident that measures have been put in place to protect … [Read more...] about Minister warns against tourism spreading COVID-19
Eastern Cape ready for level 2 of lockdown
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has welcomed the country’s move to level 2 of lockdown, highlighting the province’s measures to deal with the eased restrictions. On Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Cabinet’s decision to move to level 2 of lockdown by easing restrictions to reignite the economy and return operations for a number of sectors. In a bid to continue the fight against the Coronavirus, Mabuyane said his province is looking into implementing ward command councils to … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape ready for level 2 of lockdown
Nightclubs to remain closed under level 2 of lockdown
While people will be able to buy alcohol and drink at restaurants, bars or shebeens, the doors of nightclubs will remain closed to the public under level 2 of the lockdown. “Having seen how young people have carried the virus to the elderly from nightclubs, we’ll continue with our nightclubs closed,” Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, said on Monday. The Minister was updating the media on COVID-19 lockdown regulations following … [Read more...] about Nightclubs to remain closed under level 2 of lockdown
International travel restrictions, curfew, remain under level 2
While South Africa will move to alert level 2 of the national lockdown at midnight on 17 August 2020, current restrictions such as international travel will remain in place to minimise the spread of Coronavirus. In addition, the country will maintain its 50 people limit on gatherings, which among others, include funerals and religious events. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Cabinet’s decision to move the entire country to alert level 2 on Saturday night. The President’s … [Read more...] about International travel restrictions, curfew, remain under level 2
Good News for Smokers and Drinkers
SA moves to lockdown level 2 From next Tuesday, all restrictions on interprovincial travel will be lifted, while the sale of tobacco products and alcohol will resume. In his address to the nation on Saturday night, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that South Africa would move to lockdown level 2 from midnight on Monday, 17 August 2020. The decision, he said, was in light of the steadily declining number of COVID-19 infections. “The further easing of restrictions presents us with the … [Read more...] about Good News for Smokers and Drinkers
