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Nelson Mandela Bay Traffic Offices Temporarily Closed

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to request the public to postpone trips to its Traffic Offices in Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage as these centres are temporarily closed until further notice. Traffic Law Enforcement Officials are providing services as usual on the roads. The municipality is currently working towards the resolution of this matter. … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Traffic Offices Temporarily Closed

Govan Mbeki Avenue Municipal Customer Care Centre remains closed

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality confirmed today that all municipal Customer Care Centres have reopened and are ready for business with residents following the recent labour unrest that saw municipal employees leave their work stations because of unhappiness about issues such as regrading and lack of uniforms. The municipal payment office in the Mfanasekhaya Gqobose Building (formerly known as the Eric Tindale Building) in Govan Mbeki Avenue remains closed however. The Municipality has … [Read more...] about Govan Mbeki Avenue Municipal Customer Care Centre remains closed

CARS STUCK ON DETOUR ROAD

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I am told by my husband that he is on his way from Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth but they had to be diverted to via a dirt road and are now stuck in Paterson as the roads are very muddy. He is not sure where they are. I would like to know why the PE to Grahamstown road was closed, so I can know how far he might be and how I can get help to him. WORRIED WIFE. Regards Nomandla Mbanjwa … [Read more...] about CARS STUCK ON DETOUR ROAD

Bethelsdorp Cemetery Closed

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality made the decision today to close the Bethelsdorp Cemetery to burials and monumental works, for a period of approximately six weeks. This decision was based on the same reasons why the Forest Hill and Paapenkuils Cemeteries were recently closed, namely the high water levels following the recent heavy rains, which make grave-digging unfeasible. Bereaved families who wish to bury their deceased in the Bethelsdorp Cemetery, have the option of temporary burial in … [Read more...] about Bethelsdorp Cemetery Closed

Port Elizabeth’s Refugee Reception Centre to shut down

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The Department of Home Affairs is to close its Port Elizabeth Refugee Reception Centre at the end of November. This follows a court judgment that directed the department to close the centre. "The Department of Home Affairs... is fully cognisant of its international obligations towards ensuring the rights of refugees are upheld. To this end, the government has ensured its domestic law is responsive to ensuring we meet and fulfil these obligations. "However, following a court decision … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth’s Refugee Reception Centre to shut down

Closure of King Edward Hotel

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It is with great shock to hear that the KING EDWARD HOTEL has closed down. Such an iconic feature of our city has now shut its doors. This is very sad. Would be interested to hear the reasoning. They have just spent so much money on refurbishing the hotel. Editors Notes: The King Edward Hotel phone is not answered and the King Edward Hotel web site has been suspended. Can anyone shed some more light? … [Read more...] about Closure of King Edward Hotel

Bayworld Oceanarium to Close on 31 March 2011

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Bayworld will be closing the Oceanarium doors to the public on 31 March 2011. This is to allow for the final preparations for sending the resident Cape Fur seals and African penguins to the National Zoo, in Pretoria on a breeding loan. This process has been necessitated to allow the former dolphin lake to be decommissioned. The filtration systems and other infrastructure of the dolphin lake is connected with that of the seal and penguin habitats so shutting down of these spaces will be … [Read more...] about Bayworld Oceanarium to Close on 31 March 2011