This has bothered me for a while now. We all agree that Nelson Mandela ascended into a universal icon - a steadying hand that bound all of us together regardless of political affiliation. In his last years he rose above petty party politics as a revered elder statesman. A while ago our local municipality defended their spending on the memorial service held for Nelson Mandela on 13 December 2013 as justifiable. As ratepayers we are not going to begrudge any send off for a man of such great … [Read more...] about Belated Friday Rant: Nelson Mandela Memorial Service
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Memorial and funeral arrangements for late NMBM Assistant Security Officer Andrew Brown
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to share arrangements around the memorial and funeral of the late Assistant Security Officer, Mr Andrew Brown, of the NMBM Safety & Security Directorate, who tragically died from gunshot wounds whilst on duty, when he responded to an alarm at Driftsands on Tuesday, 02 July 2013. Assistant Security Officer Brown served the Municipality in the Security Sub-directorate since 1 January 1994. The Municipality has extended its heartfelt condolences … [Read more...] about Memorial and funeral arrangements for late NMBM Assistant Security Officer Andrew Brown
Memorial Service and Funeral Arrangements for late NMB Councillors
The Memorial Service for the deceased Councillors Mxolisi Gumenge (Ward 26); Phumeza Lose (Ward 55); and Noncedo Ngqondi (Ward 15), who all three represented the ANC in Council, will take place on Friday 20 January at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) Missionvale Campus from 10:00 to 15:00. The Civic Funeral for Councillors Phumeza Lose and Mxolisi Gumenge will take place on Tuesday 24 January at the NMMU Missionvale Campus from 09:00 to 14:00. Cllr Noncedo Ngqondi, who will … [Read more...] about Memorial Service and Funeral Arrangements for late NMB Councillors
