SA may be over the peak for now, but it's not over: Mkhize Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has expressed cautious optimism as the country’s COVID-19 cases take a dip and government bolsters efforts to prevent further transmission of the deadly virus. Mkhize was speaking during an official welcoming of the first members of the World Health Organisation (WHO) surge team that has arrived in South Africa to reinforce the national COVID-19 response on Friday. “We have seen … [Read more...] about It’s Not Over
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COVID-19 contact tracers brave danger to save lives
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Acting Mayor Councillor Thsonono Buyeye has commended the good work done by a young team of NMBM Environmental Health practitioners who are the foot soldiers of tracing COVID-19 positive related contacts. Since March the City has relied on a small team of nine contact tracers to reach a vast population of residents who were in contact with COVID-19 positive patients. This was done to curb the further spread of COVID-19 within the City and to ensure the safety … [Read more...] about COVID-19 contact tracers brave danger to save lives
Provinces may have reached COVID-19 peak: SAMRC
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) says there are hopeful signs that the Coronavirus pandemic may have reached its peak in all the provinces by the end of July 2020. According to this week's report, the number of estimated excess deaths have begun to decrease, consistent with the trend in the number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths. The information is based on data from the Department of Home Affairs of the deaths registered on the National Population Register. “To calculate … [Read more...] about Provinces may have reached COVID-19 peak: SAMRC
Maybe the Department Should Open a Window?
#JustSaying - It is freezing cold in Port Elizabeth today! Nelson Mandela Bay's Dam Levels remain at just over 17% whilst the Eastern Cape is the only province whose dam levels are threatening to plunge below half as they teeter at 51.2%. The Department of Water and Sanitation says rising spring temperatures are causing the country’s dam levels to continue to drop week-on-week. “The trend is expected to continue until the first summer rains come down at the end of October this year,” … [Read more...] about Maybe the Department Should Open a Window?
Schauderville Neighbourhood Watch Launched
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Council Speaker Buyelwa Mafaya officially launched the neighbourhood watch programme in Schauderville on Wednesday, 12 August 2020. This comes after the Speaker’s office received requests from concerned community members who were seeking government support for the recently formed neighbourhood watch committees to patrol in the area to fight crime. Tired of crime in the area, the teams comprising mostly of young men and women from Schauderville have taken it … [Read more...] about Schauderville Neighbourhood Watch Launched
Residents warned against illegal and beach gatherings
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has noted with concern the illegal influx to our beaches by residents over the last few weeks and is calling on residents to refrain from breaking the COVID-19 National Regulations. Following the outbreak of COVID-19, the City closed all beaches and public amenities in March in line with the guidelines as announced by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma earlier this year. The guidelines compelled the … [Read more...] about Residents warned against illegal and beach gatherings
SA in line for first digital census
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) is set to conduct a trial to the first digital census to be conducted in the country. “The Census 2021 Trial, scheduled to start from 10 August to 6 September 2020 in selected areas around the country will test online and telephonic data collection to prepare for remote data collection in the upcoming Census 2021,” said Stats SA. Census 2021 is the first population count to introduce digital census taking through the use of online and … [Read more...] about SA in line for first digital census
SA records 8 307 new COVID-19 cases
As of Thursday, South Africa recorded 8 307 new cases and 306 more COVID-19 related deaths. Of the additional fatalities, 78 are in KwaZulu-Natal, 75 in Gauteng, 66 in the Eastern Cape, 46 in the Western Cape, 23 in the Free State and 18 in the Northern Cape. This brings the death toll to 9 604, while 538 184 people contracted the virus since the first case reported on 5 March. “The number of recoveries currently stands at 387 316, which translates to a recovery rate of 72%,” Health … [Read more...] about SA records 8 307 new COVID-19 cases
Municipalities held to account over mismanagement
The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) has resolved to call all municipalities and provincial governments to appear before the committee in order to deal decisively with corruption and mismanagement of municipalities. Committee chairperson Faith Muthambi said the committee will start with municipalities whose executive leaders currently serve on the national leadership of the South African Local Government Association (SALGA). Muthambi emphasised … [Read more...] about Municipalities held to account over mismanagement
National Treasury halts emergency procurement of PPE
National Treasury Director-General Dondo Mogajane says an instruction will be issued to government departments across all spheres to halt the emergency procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) as the State tightens the lid against corruption. At a joint virtual meeting of the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces Finance Committees on Wednesday, Mogajane said the demand and supply of PPE had somewhat eased compared to the early stages of the outbreak. “[PPE is] … [Read more...] about National Treasury halts emergency procurement of PPE
SA records less than 6 000 new COVID-19 cases
South Africa now has 516 862 COVID-19 cases, after 5 378 new infections were identified on Tuesday. The number of new cases shows a slight decline since 23 June 2020 when the country recorded 4 523 new infections. However, 173 more fatalities have been reported, pushing the death toll to 8 539 since the outbreak. Of the new deaths, 45 are from Mpumalanga, 37 from Gauteng, 31 from the Western Cape, 28 from the North West, 20 from the Eastern Cape and 12 from KwaZulu-Natal. “We convey … [Read more...] about SA records less than 6 000 new COVID-19 cases
A Quick, Easy and Simple Way to Report Faults in Your Ward
We all drive around on a daily basis and see unkempt parks, potholes, faulty street lights, water leaks and basic service delivery items needing maintenance. We are all aware that there is a number to report it to but fail to do so. We are all aware that we can report these problems to our Ward Councillor but fail to do so. There is a solution for both of the above here: https://mype.co.za/ward/ Fill in one form, upload a photo and your civic duty is done. The information that you … [Read more...] about A Quick, Easy and Simple Way to Report Faults in Your Ward
Residents Urged To Cut Consumption As City Faces Water Crisis
In the last four weeks some areas, especially on the Western side of Nelson Mandela Bay have suffered water shortages. These shortages have been due to high water consumption and low dam levels supplying the Western side of the City. This has led to areas like KwaNobuhle going without water. The reality is that there is only 260 mega liters per day available while our current consumption is at about 290 mega liters per day. Nooitgedagt supplies 55% of the water. The dams on the west … [Read more...] about Residents Urged To Cut Consumption As City Faces Water Crisis
Water Disruptions Continue Due To Faulty Pipeline
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that the City is experiencing water shortages from the two major water supply systems, Churchill and Loerie. The Churchill water is used to support the shortage of water from the Loerie Dam. Unfortunately the chemical dosing pipeline is faulty and needs urgent replacement. Maintenance teams are working into the night to replace the pipeline and it is anticipated that this will be completed by Saturday evening. The … [Read more...] about Water Disruptions Continue Due To Faulty Pipeline
Tourism recovery plan to be submitted to Cabinet next month
Tourism Minister Mmamokolo Kubayi-Ngubane says the department is finalizing the country’s tourism recovery plan with a view of submitting it to Cabinet next month. She said this when she outlined the department’s priorities for the year ahead during a National Assembly virtual mini-plenary on Wednesday. She said this as the tourism sector finds itself in a severe state due to the after-effects of lockdown. “Working together with various stakeholders we have put together the tourism … [Read more...] about Tourism recovery plan to be submitted to Cabinet next month
