NMB residents and visitors will be spoilt for choice to keep busy over exciting Easter weekend.
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is ready to deliver yet another fun filled and safe Easter holiday period with more law enforcement boots on the ground and the NMBM Splash Festival set to deliver in all its splendor.
From as early as Thursday, 28 March 2024, NMBM Traffic officers will be conducting vehicle checkpoints on the N2, M4 Freeway, R75 and all major roads within the Metro.
The enhanced law enforcement operations conducted in partnership with SAPS will be carried out beyond the Easter period with a special focus drinking and driving.
NMBM Executive Mayor, Cllr Gary van Niekerk said the Easter holidays are a significant time for many families.
“It’s a big weekend for our residents, businesses and for domestic and international tourism,” he said.
The Metro will welcome the National Geographic Explorer ship that accommodates 148 guests who will spend some of their time in the City.
This explorer vessel will dock in Gqeberha on the 29 March 2024.
“One of NMB’s favourite festivals, the Municipality’s Splash Festival which is free to the public is taking place from Friday until Monday. This nationally recognised event offers a variety of fun activities for the whole family, so we encourage all our residents and visitors to enjoy the festival and all the other adventures available in our City over the weekend. These include comedy shows, fun runs and music concerts. The Friendly City is ready to deliver once again,” the Mayor said.
No major rainfall is expected over the busy weekend, according to the SA Weather Service. Weather predictions for the weekend are as follows:
Friday:
Cloudy conditions can be expected in the morning, with early morning rain, clearing in the afternoon and becoming fine weather. Cloudy conditions are expected to return late evening.
Wind: Light to moderate south-westerly, becoming south-easterly in the afternoon, but easterly in the evening.
Saturday:
Cloudy with possible light rain in the morning, becoming fine by late morning.
Winds: Moderate to fresh easterly, becoming strong at times in the late afternoon with gusts up to 70 KPH.
Sunday:
Fine weather with possible morning fog.
Winds: Light to moderate north-easterly, becoming strong south-westerly in the evening with gusts up to 73 KPH.
Monday:
Partly cloudy to cloudy conditions can be expected, with possible light rain late afternoon into the evening.
Wind: Fresh to strong south-westerly, with gusts up to 80 KPH until the evening.
Mayor Van Niekerk added that the Metro Police would also be in full force during this time.
Multiple law enforcement operations will take place throughout the Metro, including but not limited to drunken driving operations, speed law enforcement, tavern compliance, roadblocks, and by-law enforcement. Motorists are expected to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy and only licensed drivers operate motor vehicles.
Pedestrians are also encouraged to be visible, especially after dark, and to refrain from walking on public roads while intoxicated.
“A zero tolerance approach will be taken against those are found on the wrong side of the law,” the Mayor added.
As part of the City’s commitment to a clean and green environment, NMBM has beefed up waste management services for the period. Services such as litter picking, sweeping of parking areas, emptying of litter bins, removal of dumping and cleaning of toilets are currently being provided as from 25 March to 7 April 2024. These duties are to be performed from 06h00 to 18h00.
Bulk containers and recycling bins have been placed at strategic points and at Kings Beach while a team of a team of 40 litter pickers has been employed for this period with a special focus at Jurassic Park.
NMB Communications
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