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Mayor Bhanga calls for calm amid SAMWU strike action

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Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr Nqaba Bhanga has reassured residents that basic municipal services will be delivered following a voice note that has gone viral on social media threatening to disturb service delivery across the City.

Mayor Bhanga said: “There is no truth to this voice note that is going viral trying to cause panic amid the SAMWU strike. We will find alternative means to deliver services if they disturb service delivery so that residents can get water and other services.”

“We will not allow a situation where our residents are intimidated this way. If we have to hire assistance from the private sector we will do so and assist with water tankers if needs be. We call on our residents not to panic.”

Residents are however advised that some municipal services have been negatively affected by the ongoing industrial action.

Traffic Services offices in Uitenhage, Korsten and the Sidwell Roadworthy Centre remain temporarily closed.

While refuse collection trucks have started with their rounds today, residents who can utilise the City’s drop-off sites to dispose of their waste are encouraged to do so as the City is dealing with a backlog in this area.

The City managed to restore electricity supply at the Uitenhage Industrial area and Straundale yesterday. Teams are working around the clock to restore power in Wells Estate and in Westering after a transformer blew up yesterday in the area.

The City humbly requests residents and businesses to bear with us during this time as all possible efforts are underway to restore normality.

The City would like to plead for patience and cooperation during this time as engagements are taking place to resolve the matter.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

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