Confirmation has been received from Mr Barry Martin, NMBM Director of Water and Sanitation, that the minimum supply of water has been restored to all areas of the Metro, including the streets in Gelvandale that had no supply yesterday. However, a strong appeal is made to all residents to continue to use water sparingly and keep their consumption as low as possible. Mr Martin added: "The Municipality wishes to thank residents for their cooperation and understanding over recent days, but … [Read more...] about Residents urged to continue to conserve water
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Bay Stars poised to continue 100% home winning streak
Nelson Mandela Bay's best hope of long term Premier Soccer League participation, Bay Stars, are poised to upset the apple cart this Friday when they take on Tembu Royals at the Gelvandale Stadium at 7:00 pm. Friday night's clashes in the Eastern Cape leg of the Vodacom League see the four top teams on the log taking each other on. Bay Stars are currently in second place with 50 points and Tembu Royals, third on 49 points. Top of the log side FC Tornado with 55 log points are taking on FC … [Read more...] about Bay Stars poised to continue 100% home winning streak
Bay Stars overpower Champions FC at Gelvandale Stadium
Nelson Mandela Bay's best hope of Premier Soccer League (PSL) participation, Bay Stars, overpowered Champions FC at the Gelvandale Stadium on Friday with a convincing 3 - 1 win. The home team's Leroy van Rensburg scored in the second minute of the match followed by Wade Jooste in the tenth minute. Farouk Abrahams made sure of a penalty about three minutes later to increase Bay Stars' tally to 3 - 0 in the first half. The visitors from Lusikisiki managed to pull one back when they scored in … [Read more...] about Bay Stars overpower Champions FC at Gelvandale Stadium
Bay Stars on Cloud Nine
Nelson Mandela Bay's Premier Soccer League hope, Bay Stars, are on cloud nine after an inspired 3 - 1 home victory against Cloud Nine at the Gelvandale Stadium. The defeat of Cloud Nine was engineered via a determined attack that led to exciting goals scored by Lutho Totwana and Farouk Abrahams. Lutho's header was the only goal scored in the first half and Farouk added to his tally with two magnificent goals in the second half. Bay Stars Managing Director Tony Lovegrove said loyal fans can … [Read more...] about Bay Stars on Cloud Nine
Bay Stars Could Place Fans on Cloud 9 With an Early Christmas Present
Nelson Mandela Bay's Premier Soccer League hope, Bay Stars, take on Cloud 9 tomorrow night at the Gelvandale Stadium in their last league encounter before the Christmas break. Even though Bay Stars had to return to Nelson Mandela Bay without kicking a ball against Mighty Greens in Lady Grey on Saturday due to heavy rain and thunder, the squad is still confident as they have not suffered any losses as yet. If their good fortune continues, they will be giving Bay soccer fans an early Christmas … [Read more...] about Bay Stars Could Place Fans on Cloud 9 With an Early Christmas Present
Bay Stars Remain Undefeated
Nelson Mandela Bay's hope of Premier Soccer League participation, Bay Stars, dominated the top of the Vodacom League log clash against FC Buffalo on Friday with a 3 - 0 drumming. Leroy van Rensburg, who opened his side's account and Niven Kops (two exciting headers), had the home crowd in a frenzy at the Gelvandale Stadium and although rain came down before the final whistle it did not dampen the spirit. This great result means that Bay Stars are still undefeated with only two goalless … [Read more...] about Bay Stars Remain Undefeated
Non-essential use of water must be avoided due to low levels of water at reservoirs
The loss of power at the Loerie Water Treatment Works due to the 66kV tower that was damaged in the wind yesterday is a serious concern to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality as the reservoirs being fed by the Loerie Water Treatment Works – that supplies large parts of Nelson Mandela Bay – are currently running low. Workers from the Electricity and Energy department worked around the clock after it became apparent that the electricity supply to numerous rural areas such as Van Stadens Gorge, … [Read more...] about Non-essential use of water must be avoided due to low levels of water at reservoirs
Bay Stars Coach confident ahead of OR Tambo clash
Bay Stars Coach Graham Harrison is confident that his team will perform well tonight after last weekend's 2 - 1 victory over Matta Milan. The local football outfit carrying the aspiration of Nelson Mandela Bay supporters to compete in the Premier Soccer League in a few years will be taking on East London's OR Tambo at the Gelvandale Stadium at 19:00. "We are confident that we can beat them and take three points from the match. "We are looking forward to the game and our preparations are … [Read more...] about Bay Stars Coach confident ahead of OR Tambo clash
Bay Stars poised to revive Football Fridays with FREE league game
The newly launched Bay Stars Football Club is not just providing an outlet for aspiring young soccer players, the management would like to see this club play a pivotal role in reviving Football Fridays. Managing Director Tony Lovegrove said the club would like to invite the soccer-loving residents of Nelson Mandela Bay to the team’s first Vodacom League fixture on Friday night at 19:00 at the Gelvandale Stadium against the East London outfit O R Tambo. "Access to the stadium will be free … [Read more...] about Bay Stars poised to revive Football Fridays with FREE league game
Mayoral Cup Rugby Semi-finals
The semi-finals in the Rugby Grand Challenge of the NMB Mayoral Cup Challenge 2011 are taking place tonight. Details of the two matches are as follows: Despatch vs Uitenhage - 21h00 - on the Central Field Uitenhage Suburbans vs St Marks - 21h00 - on the Despatch Field The finals of the Nelson Mandela Bay Mayoral Cup Challenge 2011 will be taking place on Saturday, 14 May 2011 at the Gelvandale Stadium from 09:00. … [Read more...] about Mayoral Cup Rugby Semi-finals
