The Donkin Reserve, located off Belmont Terrace, Central, and overlooking the city, was proclaimed an open space in perpetuity by Sir Rufane Donkin. This Garden of Remembrance on the Donkin Reserve was launched on Friday 15 August 2014 by Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality to honour all councillors deceased since 1994. The remembrance plaque that you see here is for Rocky Ridgeway who passed away in October 2010. Rocky was husband to Olga and father to Brady, Rex and Beth Botha. In the … [Read more...] about Garden of Remembrance on Donkin Reserve [Video]
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Use opportunities to make a difference
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Benson Fihla called on residents and city leaders to use the many opportunities that exist to make a difference in the city at a Garden of Remembrance ceremony on Friday 31 October 2014. "There are many opportunities for us to make a difference in this city. "We can heed the continuous calls by our municipality to participate in the shaping of our integrated development plan, budgets, ward committees and to bring peace and stability in the … [Read more...] about Use opportunities to make a difference
Municipality launches Garden of Remembrance for Councillors
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality became the first in the country to launch a Garden of Remembrance for deceased Councillors who diligently served the Nelson Mandela Bay Council from 1994 until now during a ceremony at the Donkin Reserve today. Families of 52 deceased Councillors from all political denominations as well as sitting councillors amongst others came together to pay tribute to those who played a role in the local legislature. Executive Mayor Benson Fihla, affectionately known … [Read more...] about Municipality launches Garden of Remembrance for Councillors
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality first to launch Garden of Remembrance
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will be the first local authority in the country to launch a Garden of Remembrance for deceased councillors at a special ceremony on Friday, 15 August from 10:00 at the Donkin Reserve. Representatives from national government, provincial government, provincial local government institutions and family members of the deceased councillors as well as our own dignitaries are expected to attend this formal procedure where 52 councillors will be … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality first to launch Garden of Remembrance
