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Traffic delays as a result of wind farm construction

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The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral) wishes to advise road users of delays on some of the national roads in the Eastern Cape due to the construction of wind farms in the region. The public may have in recent times, noted in the media that a number of wind farms are proposed in the Eastern Cape Province. Some of these wind farms are presently under construction. Each wind turbine will require up to 10 abnormal load convoys to be transported from Port Elizabeth to … [Read more...] about Traffic delays as a result of wind farm construction

R333 Closed to Public

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to advise that the R333 (the road running to the back of Despatch above the Swartkops River) will be closed to the public for some time. This follows a traffic accident earlier today when a large truck carrying fuel left the road and overturned, not far from the entrance to the Cuyler Manor Museum. The truck was carrying 20 000 litres of fuel in one trailer and 10 000 litres of diesel fuel in another. The driver sustained injuries to his back and legs … [Read more...] about R333 Closed to Public

Traffic Offices still closed to public

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to confirm that, following strike action by mainly administrative employees, the municipal Traffic Offices in Sidwell and Korsten are still closed to the public, affecting services such as the issuing of and testing for driver's licences, the payment of fines and activities at the Municipal Court. Since Friday afternoon, administrative staff at the Traffic Offices in Uitenhage have joined the strike. Negotiations to resolve the strike-related demands … [Read more...] about Traffic Offices still closed to public

Warning over NMMU road works

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Entry to NMMU's South Campus will only be accessible via North Campus or Marine Drive from mid-June due to road works to expand the traffic circle at the intersection of University Way and Gomery Avenue. NMMU anticipates that road engineers will be on-site for at least a month starting from 22 June. The expansion of the roundabout is aimed at improving traffic flow to the university. NMMU says that they appreciate that some motorists will have to drive a little further and also build … [Read more...] about Warning over NMMU road works

Many jobs created with establishment of the new Libhongolethu bus service

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality created many new jobs with the establishment of Libhongolethu, the city's new bus service. Executive Mayor Benson Fihla, affectionately known as Oom Ben, said the project thus far created nine hundred employment opportunities and also created temporary jobs for one hundred and eight ambassadors, fourteen field monitors, and eighteen operations centre monitors as well as six administrative positions. "I am also glad to inform you that it is estimated that … [Read more...] about Many jobs created with establishment of the new Libhongolethu bus service

Temporary road closure due to John Tallant rehabilitation

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The rehabilitation of John Tallant Road, an important arterial connecting the hub of Uitenhage and Despatch to the N2, as well as a section of Old Grahamstown Road starts today, Wednesday 5 June at 9:00 am. John Tallant will now become a temporary one-way road in an Easterly direction (ED: towards the sea). Motorists who normally travel from Port Elizabeth in the direction of Swartkops or Despatch on the John Tallant Road must now detour via Burman Road, Baxter or Stephenson Street and … [Read more...] about Temporary road closure due to John Tallant rehabilitation

Closure of Koyana Street from Sakuba to Qeqe Streets

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As part of the Integrated Public Transport System (IPTS) upgrades in the process of changing the face of Nelson Mandela Bay for the better, Zwide’s Koyana Street will be closed between Sakuba and Qeqe Streets for an extended period. Deputy Executive Mayor Thando Ngcolomba said the closure will start tomorrow (31 May) and end by December to allow for the R70 million construction of a dual carriageway from Kani Street to Qeqe Street with the appurtenant services. "Only residents will be … [Read more...] about Closure of Koyana Street from Sakuba to Qeqe Streets

No optometrist certificates allowed before initial eye test at driving license centres

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality hereby notifies all motorists that when applying for a learner or driver’s license, applicants (who have to apply in person) are legally obliged to have their eyes tested at the municipal Driving Licence Testing Centre. This obligation in terms of Regulation 108 (1)(c)(iv) of the National Road Traffic Act, No. 93 of 1996, stipulates that "the examiner shall ensure that the applicant’s vision complies with the requirements referred to in Regulation 102 by using … [Read more...] about No optometrist certificates allowed before initial eye test at driving license centres

Amnesty period for traffic fines will not start on Monday

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The planned amnesty period for traffic fines is still in its infancy stage and will not start on Monday as reported by a local newspaper today. Even though it was discussed at a meeting of the Safety and Security Standing Committee yesterday, the plan must still be approved by the Mayoral Committee and/or Council for a resolution to map the way forward. Residents are therefore informed that they remain responsible for the full outstanding amount of fines and warrants of arrests. … [Read more...] about Amnesty period for traffic fines will not start on Monday

Only 0,017% of students become registered engineers

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NMMU Electrical Engineering students and members of the Institute of Electrical Engineers East Cape branch, attended a lecture by the incoming SAIEE President at the university engineering faculty conference centre, on Thursday 11th April. The speaker, Mr Paul van Niekerk, is a registered Professional Electrical Engineer with over 30 years experience in Electrical Supply Systems in South Africa and Mauritius. He addressed the audience on the challenge for young engineers in support of the … [Read more...] about Only 0,017% of students become registered engineers

Rehabilitation of John Tallant and a section of Old Grahamstown Road underway

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The rehabilitation of John Tallant Road, an important arterial connecting the hub of Uitenhage and Despatch to the N2, as well as a section of Old Grahamstown Road is underway. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Portfolio Chairperson for Infrastructure, Engineering, Electricity and Energy, Cllr Andile Mfunda, said that the completion of Trunk Road 63 (TR 63) between Despatch and Redhouse led to an increase of traffic along TR 63 and John Tallant Road. "The increase in traffic led to the … [Read more...] about Rehabilitation of John Tallant and a section of Old Grahamstown Road underway

Libhongolethu bus routes affected by Ironman events

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Due to the fact that Nelson Mandela Bay will be a hive of activities as a result of a weekend packed with Specsavers Ironman South Africa related events, some of the Libhongolethu bus routes will be affected. Saturday, 13 April Marine Drive Route will be closed for the Corporate Iron Man event between 07h00 to 11h00 from La Roche Drive through to Admiralty Way which means that the Libhongolethu bus service will not be operating on the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) route … [Read more...] about Libhongolethu bus routes affected by Ironman events

Taxi driver goes on rampage in North End

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Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Traffic Officers saved the day after a taxi driver hit a pedestrian at 15:55 and ploughed into a bakkie that ended up in an Electric Express shop. Even though he was leaving a scene of destruction the taxi driver continued on a riotous run. One of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's traffic vehicles gave chase and forced the taxi off the road at Theo Street, North End. Reinforcements arrived and the taxi driver was arrested on suspicion of reckless and … [Read more...] about Taxi driver goes on rampage in North End