On 23 November 2024 from 09h00 to 18h00 essential maintenance needs will see the shutdown of Crawford, Kirkwood and Owen Substations. Affected Areas: 1. Kirkwood Street 2. Cawood 3. Lavinia Street 4. Green Street 5. Dutoit Street 6. Middle Street 7. Kirkwood Street 8. Thornhill Street 9. Sephton Street 10. Brister Crescent 11. Turkey Street 12. Scanlan Street 13. Hazelhurst Street 14. Bayview Street 15. Knowles Street 16. Wiknson Street 17. Mainwrigth Street 18. Owen … [Read more...] about Emergency Electricity Shutdown
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RIP Celeste Barker
Dear Editor It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that the Democratic Alliance (DA) marks the passing of Celeste Barker, an Eastern Cape party stalwart and fierce advocate for the rights of women and children. She passed away yesterday at the age of 64. Celeste was a long-serving Provincial Chairperson of the DA Women's Network, for eight years, having been first elected to the position in 2010. She had also formerly served as a dedicated Member of the Bhisho … [Read more...] about RIP Celeste Barker
Two arrested as NMBM leads Safer Festive Season programme launch
In the spirit of the cooperation agreement to fight crime in Nelson Mandela Bay, the NMBM and South African Police Service officially launched the 2024 Safer Festive Season programme with a zero-tolerance approach to crime and a commitment to collaborate with all law enforcement agencies to keep residents and visitors safe. The launch was held on Wednesday, 20 November 2024, at the Feather Market Hall, in conjunction with a successful road safety roadblock on the N2 Neptune Bridge. NMBM … [Read more...] about Two arrested as NMBM leads Safer Festive Season programme launch
Coalition Protects Van Niekerk
Dear Editor The Good Party is concerned over the continued postponement of Council meetings in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. A council meeting scheduled for the 28th of November, was originally moved to the 5th of December, and has now been pushed out further to the 12th of December 2024. As GOOD, we believe these postponements are the ANC/EFF/AIM/DOP/NA and PAC coalition’s attempt to protect Deputy Mayor Gary Van Niekerk. The Deputy Mayor is facing a DA-led motion of no … [Read more...] about Coalition Protects Van Niekerk
Destructive BELA Act will further derail EC Education System
Dear Editor The Eastern Cape Department of Education is currently in a state of total dysfunction, riddled with systemic failures and significant service delivery backlogs. However, it is wasting precious time on the power struggle surrounding the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act. To highlight the destructive impact of the BELA Act, the DA in the Eastern Cape hosted a panel discussion yesterday, and was joined by public representatives, School Governing Bodies (SGBs) and other … [Read more...] about Destructive BELA Act will further derail EC Education System
Fight Against Eskom’s Proposed 40% Electricity Hike, At NERSA EC Hearings
Dear Editor Today the DA in the Eastern Cape protested at the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) public hearing in Gqeberha, strongly and unequivocally rejecting Eskom’s outrageous 40% tariff increase request. The Eastern Cape is the most poverty-stricken province in South Africa. It has the highest unemployment rate, is buckling under the strain of the country’s cost-of-living crisis, and will be the hardest hit if Eskom's proposed 40% price hike is approved by … [Read more...] about Fight Against Eskom’s Proposed 40% Electricity Hike, At NERSA EC Hearings
Lane and shoulder closures between Linton Grange and St Albans interchanges
Gqeberha, 20 November 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users about the lane and shoulder closures being implemented on the N2 between Linton Grange and St Albans, where periodic road maintenance is currently underway. The lane and shoulder closures will be in place until 15 December 2024. There will be a minimum of two 24-hour lane closures on both the eastbound and westbound carriageways. Mandatory speed reduction will be … [Read more...] about Lane and shoulder closures between Linton Grange and St Albans interchanges
High Visibility Disruptive Operation
With the festive season just around the corner, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Metro Police in collaboration with South African Police Services and Electricity and Energy directorate reaffirmed their commitment to resident safety through a highly visible compliance and disruptive operation on Sunday, 16 November 2024. The operation yielded significant results, with 81 vehicles inspected resulting to traffic fines worth R7500. Metro Police Lieutenant Colonel, Mlindi Mangwane … [Read more...] about High Visibility Disruptive Operation
Not Quite “Zap it in a Zibi”, BUT, This is a Start
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is placing litter bins in strategic areas in Gqeberha and Kariega to enhance the Metro’s efforts in implementing sustainable waste management solutions. Public Health Mayoral Committee Member, Cllr Thsonono Buyeye said the roll out could not have come at a better time, as the Metro is expecting to see more residents outdoors and tourists flock to the Friendly City over the summer season. MMC Buyeye said project was an addition to the Metro’s ongoing … [Read more...] about Not Quite “Zap it in a Zibi”, BUT, This is a Start
Spaza Shops Face 21 Day Countdown
The 21 day countdown for spaza shop owners in Nelson Mandela Bay Ward 60 to register their spaza shops so that they can be inspected for compliance by the Municipality and relevant government officials has commenced. Following the recent announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa, where he issued a directive that all spaza shops must be registered for a process of compliance verification within 21 days, Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Human Settlements who is also a Ward 60 … [Read more...] about Spaza Shops Face 21 Day Countdown
The battle continues in opposing NMB racial and gender employment targets
Dear Editor The DA’s decade long stance against the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s use of racial and gender targets to exclude candidates when shortlisting for employment positions takes place, is now being vindicated. Since this practice began the DA has been fighting against it because it is unfair, unjust and unlawful. We have used every tool available, including motions, questions, media statements, protests, legal opinions, and preparation for court action. On Friday 15 November … [Read more...] about The battle continues in opposing NMB racial and gender employment targets
NMB Infrastructure Affected by Heavy Rains
Following heavy rainfall in Nelson Mandela Bay from Monday, 4 November 2024, as predicated by the South African Weather Service, Municipal infrastructure across the Metro has been affected resulting to power outages, road closures and blocked stormwater drains. NMBM Executive Mayor, Cllr Babalwa Lobishe convened the Metro’s Disaster Management Joint Operating Centre (JOC) on Tuesday, 5 November 2024, where immediate resolutions were taken to address some of the infrastructure … [Read more...] about NMB Infrastructure Affected by Heavy Rains
SRC Will Usher in a New Era at NMU
Below is an extract from a speech delivered by Yusuf Cassim MPL, delivered at the NMU Melodi Dining Hall. Cassim was joined by DA Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille, DASO Constituency Leader Baxolile Nodada MP, PE Southwest Constituency Leader Retief Odendaal MPL, and newly elected NMU SRC President Lathitha Mbuzwana: Today, we gather to celebrate a monumental victory for the students of Nelson Mandela University. I am immensely proud to stand before you as we applaud the remarkable … [Read more...] about SRC Will Usher in a New Era at NMU
Fantastic Turnout for the Bayrun With Discovery Vitality Race
A field of over 1500 runners enjoyed perfect weather conditions while participating in the BayRun with Discovery Vitality on Saturday.The Cape Recife High School fields, which hosted the start and finish of the race, were painted pink with a wide expanse of branding from Discovery Vitality lining the start and finish chutes.The runners enjoyed the festive atmosphere with Virgin Active providing a fun warm-down zone, loads of lucky draw prizes, and the Team Vitality members enjoyed the post-race … [Read more...] about Fantastic Turnout for the Bayrun With Discovery Vitality Race
Daybreak Awarded Over R100 Million in Fight Against Previous Attorneys
Johannesburg, 25 September 2024: On 30 July 2024, the Honourable Judge Nyathi, in the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Pretoria, handed down an award of over R 100 million in favour of Afgri Poultry (Pty) Ltd T/A Daybreak Farms (“Daybreak”) against Malahlela & Co. Attorneys (“Malahlela”), a firm of attorneys.Malahlela had apparently been engaged by a predecessor Board of Daybreak to render legal services to Daybreak and had charged handsomely – and unlawfully – for the … [Read more...] about Daybreak Awarded Over R100 Million in Fight Against Previous Attorneys
