Dear MyPE Several municipal buildings and infrastructure are currently unprotected due to the ANC-led Coalition of Corruption government in Nelson Mandela Bay allowing its alarm monitoring and response contract to expire before the country was placed under lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Municipal buildings and infrastructure have over the past year been vandalised on an almost daily basis. Repairing and reinstating the buildings and infrastructure is costing the Municipality … [Read more...] about NMB Metro has no plan to secure municipal buildings and infrastructure
John Best
What we Want. Will we get it?
DA unveils plan to ensure a safer NMB Dear MyPE The inability of Nelson Mandela Bay’s ANC-led coalition of corruption government to ensure the safety of its municipal buildings has led to buildings being targeted by thieves and vandals. Today, 19 March 2020, I was joined by DA Eastern Cape Provincial Leader, Cllr Nqaba Bhanga, and DA NMB Caucus Leader, Cllr Jonathan Lawack, in conducting an oversight inspection at the Bethesldorp Metro Police Station in Chatty, Port Elizabeth. The … [Read more...] about What we Want. Will we get it?
Oversight inspection at Bethelsdorp Metro Police Station
John Best to unveil safety and security plan On Thursday 19 March 2020, Democratic Alliance (DA) Eastern Cape Provincial Leader, Cllr Nqaba Bhanga, will be conducting an oversight inspection at the Bethelsdorp Metro Police Station in Chatty, Port Elizabeth. He will be joined by DA Nelson Mandela Bay Caucus Leader, Cllr Jonathan Lawack, and DA NMB Spokesperson on Safety and Security, Cllr John Best. The DA and its coalition partners opened this state of the art metro police station while … [Read more...] about Oversight inspection at Bethelsdorp Metro Police Station
Police applauded for arresting reckless NMB driver
Speedy Arrest After Viral Video Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance applauds the South African Police Service for the speedy arrest of a 25-year-old individual after a viral video surfaced of reckless driving along Beach Road in Nelson Mandela Bay. This follows after I, together with DA Ward 2 Councillor, Renaldo Gouws, opened a case at the Humewood Police Station late on Monday afternoon [Case no CAS 27/3/2020]. The viral video, which has been circulating on social media since … [Read more...] about Police applauded for arresting reckless NMB driver
Case opened against reckless driver along NMB Beachfront
Rental Car Used for Dangerous Driving Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance has opened a case of reckless and negligent driving against the driver of a white Polo, who was caught on video driving dangerously along Beach Road, in the early hours of Monday morning, 2 March 2020. Yesterday afternoon I, together with DA Ward 2 Councillor, Renaldo Gouws, opened a case at the Humewood Police Station. The viral video, which has been circulating on social media since yesterday, shows the driver … [Read more...] about Case opened against reckless driver along NMB Beachfront
Third Avenue Dip, Newton Park Early Warning System Launched
https://youtu.be/B3w7LxesDrA Flashing lights to indicate the closure of the low-level bridge in Third Avenue Avenue, Newton Park during flooding was launched today. Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security, Cllr John Best, said the lights – that will be operated remotely from the South End Fire Station control room – will ultimately lessen inconvenience to motorists as the road can be reopened quicker and improve road safety. “The boom gates erected by the Infrastructure … [Read more...] about Third Avenue Dip, Newton Park Early Warning System Launched
Korsten Traffic and Licensing Centre downtime this morning
IT technicians from the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), proprietors of the software and hardware at the Korsten Traffic and Licensing Centre, are servicing the Korsten server this morning. This means that the eNatis and Live Enrolment Units at the Traffic Department in Port Elizabeth will be off for approximately an hour from 09:00 and could affect the performance of the system during the course of the day. Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security, Cllr John … [Read more...] about Korsten Traffic and Licensing Centre downtime this morning
Shotspotter technology proves to be innovative aid in Helenvale law enforcement
“Criminals must know that we are trying more innovate ways to deal with crime prevention and law enforcement and the successful implementation of Shotspotter technology is just one of the ways we are dealing with this evil.” Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Athol Trollip made this pertinent statement at a press conference held jointly with American company, Shotspotter Incorporated, and the Municipality at the Port Elizabeth City Hall today. Mayor Trollip said barring the … [Read more...] about Shotspotter technology proves to be innovative aid in Helenvale law enforcement
Safety of Ironman athletes paramount
The safety of international and local participants in the Standard Bank Ironman African Championships and the 2018 Ironman 70.3 World Championships in September is paramount with pro-active safety measures established since last year. Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security, Cllr John Best, gave this assurance as excitement mounts ahead of these showpiece events. “We are determined to make sure that the only drama before and on race days will be the excitement on the course … [Read more...] about Safety of Ironman athletes paramount
Statement by John Best regarding Long Queues at the Traffic and Licensing Centres
Fellow residents, Our continuous efforts to get the Road Traffic Management Corporation, ultimately responsible for to Drivers Licence Centres, to address broken machines at the Traffic and Licensing Centres resulting in long queues, presented us with an unintended consequence. When we converted from the outdated Live Capturing Units that reached its shelf life and caused numerous problems, we became the first Metropolitan Municipality to be upgraded to the new Live Enrolment … [Read more...] about Statement by John Best regarding Long Queues at the Traffic and Licensing Centres
Korsten Traffic and Licensing Centre to close at 14:30 today
Due to national network problems, Live Enrolment Unit (LEU) machines at the Korsten Traffic and Licensing Centre are processing transactions at a very slow rate and machines at the Uitenhage Traffic and Licensing Centre are completely offline. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security, Cllr John Best, said the municipality has no option but to close the Korsten Traffic and Licensing by 14:30 to ensure that those clients currently in the queue are … [Read more...] about Korsten Traffic and Licensing Centre to close at 14:30 today
Careful where you drink this Christmas
Zero tolerance with drinking on all Nelson Mandela Bay beaches and any other criminal activities are squarely in the crosshairs of both the Metro Police and the South African Police Services (SAPS) this festive season. This pertinent warning was sounded by both Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Safety and Security, Cllr John Best, and Major-General Dawie Rabie of SAPS at the municipality’s official launch of its Festive Season Safety Plan at the beachfront today. “The SAPS started … [Read more...] about Careful where you drink this Christmas
Community Response Appreciated
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security, Cllr John Best, said the municipality is very appreciative of the cooperation by Bay residents following the notification by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) overnight. “I would like to thank all citizens for heeding our proactive call, triggered by a very accurate warning from SAWS, on behalf of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, its political leadership and officials. “Your immediate … [Read more...] about Community Response Appreciated
Heavy rain expected overnight
The total predicted rain over the catchment areas between 20h00 and 22h00 this evening is 67.1 mm From now until 20h00 on Thursday the predicted rain over our catchment area dams is: Churchill - 41.2 mm Groendal - 25.5 mm Impofu - 39.1 mm Kouga - 20.4 mm Loerie - 28.1 mm TOTAL: 154.3 mm See: http://mype.co.za/new/2017-dam-levels/81558/2017/01#Forecast for more info. The dip area of Third Avenue, Newton Park in Port Elizabeth will be closed from 8pm tonight and … [Read more...] about Heavy rain expected overnight
Drink on the Beach at Your Peril
Safety during the festive season is paramount as law enforcement will be out in full force to deal with indiscriminate drinking by motorists and beachgoers alike which means that sober habits while enjoying Nelson Mandela Bay is critical. This stern warning was issued by Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security, Cllr John Best at the media launch of the summer season branded SPAR Delight in Summer last night. “We are NOT going to allow any … [Read more...] about Drink on the Beach at Your Peril
