The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Safety and Security Directorate boosted its senior staff complement with the appointment of Mr. Warren Prins as its Director of Traffic and Licensing and Mr. Arlin Robile as the Director for Security. Prins, with a Diploma in Traffic Services and a qualification in Municipal Police Management, started his career in 1993 and worked as an Assistant Traffic Chief in Mossel Bay as well as the Manager of Protection Services at Koukamma Municipality amongst … [Read more...] about Safety and Security boosted with appointment of two senior officials
John Best
Please don’t discharge Guy Fawkes fireworks indiscriminately
Member of the Mayoral Committee responsible for Safety and Security, Cllr John Best, appealed to residents not to breach municipal fireworks by-laws this Guy Fawkes Day when discharging fireworks during the allotted time (18:00 – 21:00). Although Guy Fawkes Day is primarily commemorated in Great Britain following a failed attack on the House of Lords on 5 November 1605, this somehow became a tradition in South Africa as well. “We are pleading with the public not to discharge fireworks in … [Read more...] about Please don’t discharge Guy Fawkes fireworks indiscriminately
National network problems hampering services at Traffic Departments
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security John Best is regularly in contact with senior representatives from the national Department of Transport to resolve network problems affecting services at both the Korsten and Uitenhage Traffic and Licencing Centres. “We have the new machines and the appropriate manpower in place but have been hamstrung since yesterday at our centres due to our machines not being able to connect with the network of the … [Read more...] about National network problems hampering services at Traffic Departments
What is required for learner’s and driver’s licence applications
"Since operators at our Traffic and Licencing Departments are continuously inundated with enquiries, I think it is necessary that we remind residents what they need for learner's licence and driver's licence applications amongst others," said Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security John Best. Learner's Licence Applications: R213, 2 ID photos and proof of address of not older than 3 months. Application for Driver's Licenses: Light motor vehicle: R294, 2 ID photos and … [Read more...] about What is required for learner’s and driver’s licence applications
Don’t go to apply for new driver’s licenses in Uitenhage today
Applications for new driver's licences and professional driver's permits will be affected in Uitenhage today when new machines installed. Persistent requests to the Department of Transport to deal with outdated machines at the Traffic Departments has finally paid off as new machines will be installed today, said Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security, John Best. Three new machines will be installed in Uitenhage today and eight on Tuesday in Korsten. “The Live Capturing … [Read more...] about Don’t go to apply for new driver’s licenses in Uitenhage today
Brazen youth in “coffin on wheels” arrested by Metro Police Chief
Metro Police Chief Yolande Faro arrested a brazen 17-year-old unlicensed driver of an unroadworthy taxi this morning shortly after the youth committed a traffic law violation right in front of her vehicle. To top it all, this incident took place less than a kilometer from the Metro Police headquarters in South End. Chief Faro said she was first surprised at the callousness of the driver of the Toyota Siyaya taxi when he disregarded a directional arrow and the clearly visible road markings … [Read more...] about Brazen youth in “coffin on wheels” arrested by Metro Police Chief
Watch out for Mudslides this weekend people
“With heavy rainfall expected over the weekend, residents must be vigilant and prepare for mudslides in hilly areas where we had recent vegetation fires,” said Cllr John Best, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security. His call comes after the South African Weather Services (SAWS) predicted that heavier rainfalls are expected overnight, with an anticipated 20-30mm possible in the six (6) hour period from 23:00 Friday to 05:00 Saturday. “The … [Read more...] about Watch out for Mudslides this weekend people
Ghost squad hits NMB Roads
“We are taking back our roads from lawlessness and the general disregard for traffic laws with the start of a duly authorized Metro Police ghost squad on Nelson Mandela Bay roads,” said Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security John Best this morning. Best’s statement follows after a covert Metro Police unit, operating with unmarked vehicles that are fully equipped to record traffic violations, took to Bay streets yesterday. “We took a lot of criticism but could not have this … [Read more...] about Ghost squad hits NMB Roads
Traffic department equipment fixed
The time Nelson Mandela Bay residents spend in queues at both the Uitenhage and Korsten Traffic and Drivers Licensing Department has been lessened following repairs to seven Live Capturing Units (LCUs). Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security, Cllr John Best, said this important development will ensure that more people can be assisted on a daily basis. “We used to service between 350 and 400 people per day with the three machines. Following … [Read more...] about Traffic department equipment fixed
Spotlight on Municipal Dump Sites
Under no circumstances will the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality allow robberies and other serious crimes to occur at dumping sites in the Metro, avowed the Executive Deputy Mayor, Cllr Mongameli Bobani, during a site visit to the Arlington Dump site in Walmer on 9 May 2017. The visit emanated from the accidental death of Mr Amos Dywili, who was trampled by a heavy duty truck, and the stabbing of Mr Horan Omni over the past weekend. Arlington is the busiest Dump Site in the Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Municipal Dump Sites
111 More Reasons to Abide by Byelaws
Lawlessness and ignorance of municipal bylaws in Nelson Mandela Bay will soon be a thing of the past. This follows the induction of more than a hundred Metro Police officers by the Municipality in Port Elizabeth on 1 March 2017. The inducted officers will form part of the 45 officers who were already on the ground working with the South African Police Services. Of the 111 Metro Police officers 67 are new appointments while others were already within the municipal employ as security and … [Read more...] about 111 More Reasons to Abide by Byelaws
Mayor Shares his “Painful Experience”
Whilst congratulating functionaries and political staff on a successful Summer Season, Executive Mayor Athol Trollip shared his 'painful' and surprising experience at a roadblock: "The success of our recent summer season in Nelson Mandela Bay reflects what can be achieved when government listens to its residents, promotes inter-departmental cooperation and delivers on its core functions with precision," said Trollip as he read out letters of appreciation sent to staff and political heads. … [Read more...] about Mayor Shares his “Painful Experience”
Municipality Dismisses Mischievous Social Media Message
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has distanced itself from information that has gone viral on social media with regard to the usage of cell phones while driving by motorists. According to the information, which is allegedly from an unnamed DA Councilor, any motorist talking on a mobile phone whilst driving will have their phone confiscated and be liable for a fine of R2500-00. It also states that those driving without their drivers licences would be taken into custody and be … [Read more...] about Municipality Dismisses Mischievous Social Media Message
Municipality flexes muscles during launch of Safety and Security Plan at Wells Estate Beach
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Cllr John Best, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security, issued a stern warning to motorists. "Please do not drink and drive. If you are going out and you are going somewhere, get somebody to drive for you as the operations already started and they are definitely going to increase. "I met with Mount Road Commander Major General Dawie Rabie this week and our Metro Police Chief Yolanda Faro. There is a plan in place for the whole Metro to … [Read more...] about Municipality flexes muscles during launch of Safety and Security Plan at Wells Estate Beach
Halting tow-truck and ambulance driver recklessness on Bay roads
The recklessness of tow-truck and ambulance drivers on Nelson Mandela Bay roads, resulting in potential danger to motorists and pedestrians alike, was arrested head-on this week during a high-level bilateral to curb the rampant speeding. Thomas Cameron, Chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Bay Emergency Services Coordinating Committee, said the meeting with the South African Towing and Recovery Association (SATRA), state emergency services and private ambulance services was necessitated after … [Read more...] about Halting tow-truck and ambulance driver recklessness on Bay roads
