National government has made available more than R5 billion in support to municipalities to assist them in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in the 2019/20 municipal financial year. The support will assist municipalities provide additional access to basic services for vulnerable communities during the lockdown and to sanitize public transport facilities as the economy undergoes a phased re-opening. “The largest amounts have been made available through the reallocation of conditional … [Read more...] about R5 Billion availed for municipal COVID-19 response
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Uitenhage News: First set of ‘lockdown fines’ issued by Nelson Mandela Bay municipality
First set of ‘lockdown fines’ issued by Nelson Mandela Bay municipality: Municipal spokesperson Kupido Baron said five fines, totalling R25,000, were issued at a roadblock manned by the police and metro police in Melkbos Avenue, Uitenhage on Saturday. “One of the vehicles ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Needles and knives seized from homeless at PE shelter: The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Disaster Management Advisory Forum said other halls where homeless people were being directed … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: First set of ‘lockdown fines’ issued by Nelson Mandela Bay municipality
Nelson Mandela Bay Disaster Management Coronovirus (COVID-19) Guidelines
Keep Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch Coronavirus Free Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans. Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death. Standard recommendations to prevent … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Disaster Management Coronovirus (COVID-19) Guidelines
Learners sent home after municipality cuts water supply to Pietermaritzburg school – News from GroundUp
Learners sent home after municipality cuts water supply to Pietermaritzburg school: School ran up bill of R2 million, says municipality Source: GroundUp News. Taxi driver told he owes municipality R68,000 for water: Water leak outside his house has not been fixed since 2018 Source: GroundUp News. Witsand residents protest against arrest of street patrollers: 12 members of patrol face charges including assault, kidnapping, and attempted murder Source: GroundUp News. Huge West Coast … [Read more...] about Learners sent home after municipality cuts water supply to Pietermaritzburg school – News from GroundUp
Toilet cleaners battle to get detergents and equipment from Buffalo City Municipality – News from GroundUp
Toilet cleaners battle to get detergents and equipment from Buffalo City Municipality: Cleaners say they pay for their own cleaning materials Source: GroundUp News. Pigs feast on human excrement as township drain overflows: KwaNobuhle residents have been complaining about leaks for two years, they say Source: GroundUp News. Municipality silent on hijacked houses in Nelson Mandela Bay: Report shows nearly one in five houses in Missionvale project are not occupied by rightful … [Read more...] about Toilet cleaners battle to get detergents and equipment from Buffalo City Municipality – News from GroundUp
Festive Season Safety operations focus bearing fruit
The establishment of an Integrated Operational Coordinating Committee (IOCC), intended to monitor and evaluate crime-combatting operations this festive season, already proved effective with numerous successes. From surprising a burglary victim with his stolen property and the burglar in custody at the Humewood Police Station, confiscating firearms to saving unsuspecting consumers from buying expired baby food and other perishable items, all made the successes column at the first sitting of … [Read more...] about Festive Season Safety operations focus bearing fruit
Municipal Audit Outcomes Worsening
A large majority of the country’s municipalities continue to disregard Auditor-General Kimi Makwethu’s recommendations, resulting in worsening financial positions, he has announced. Makwethu made the revelation while releasing the 2017/18 Consolidated General Report on the Local Government Audit Outcomes in Pretoria on Wednesday. The AG audited 257 municipalities and 21 municipal entities during this financial year. The report reveals that of the country’s 257 municipalities, only 18 (8%) … [Read more...] about Municipal Audit Outcomes Worsening
Makhanda News: Water shortage in Makhanda stabilised: Municipality
Water shortage in Makhanda stabilised: Municipality: The Makhanda municipality has given the assurance that the water shortage in Makhanda has stabilised and that there is now more than enough water to go around. The municipality has also agreed to pay ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. Water readiness plan for National Arts Festival in Makhanda: The 45th edition of the National Arts Festival kicks off in Makhanda in a month's time. The municipality of the historic Eastern Cape town says its … [Read more...] about Makhanda News: Water shortage in Makhanda stabilised: Municipality
Makhanda News: Water and Sanitation clarifies disaster funding for Makana Municipality
Water and Sanitation clarifies disaster funding for Makana Municipality: The Department of Water and Sanitation says it is not responsible for the disaster relief organisation, Gift of Givers, withdrawing its services from Makhanda, Grahamstown - despite the drought-hit ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. GIFT OF THE GIVERS LEAVES MAKHANDA DROUGHT CRISIS!: South African humanitarian organization Gift of the Givers says it’s withdrawing from Makhanda, formerly known as Grahamstown in the … [Read more...] about Makhanda News: Water and Sanitation clarifies disaster funding for Makana Municipality
Makhanda News: “The municipality is not collecting our rubbish”
“The municipality is not collecting our rubbish”: GroundUp reports that this comes after the High Court in Makhanda ordered it in mid-2018 to settle a R21-million debt it owed civil engineers Milowo Trading. The municipality auctioned off 44 vehicles ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. WHS to fly the flag at Kingswood Festival: WINDHOEK High School's first boys hockey team leaves for Makhanda (formerly known as Grahamstown) in South Africa to compete in the Kingswood College Festival later … [Read more...] about Makhanda News: “The municipality is not collecting our rubbish”
Makhanda News: “The municipality is not collecting our rubbish”
“The municipality is not collecting our rubbish”: GroundUp reports that this comes after the High Court in Makhanda ordered it in mid-2018 to settle a R21-million debt it owed civil engineers Milowo Trading. The municipality auctioned off 44 vehicles ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. NPL in bottleneck over Warriors: WINDHOEK High School's first boys hockey team leaves for Makhanda (formerly known as Grahamstown) in South Africa to compete in the Kingswood College Festival later this month. … [Read more...] about Makhanda News: “The municipality is not collecting our rubbish”
Nelson Mandela Bay Church Leader Network raise concerns with Municipality
On 20 November 2018, representatives of the Nelson Mandela Bay Church Leader Network, led by Bishop Jacob Freemantle and Apostle Neville Goldman, met with three of the leaders in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM), i.e. the Executive Mayor, Cllr Mongameli Bobani, the Deputy Executive Mayor, Cllr Tshsonono Buyeye and the Speaker of Council, Cllr Buyelwa Mafaya, to discuss urgent concerns regarding local governance which directly impact the daily lives of congregants of church communities … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Church Leader Network raise concerns with Municipality
Makhanda News: DA says Makana Local Municipality failing its people, wants Xasa to intervene
DA says Makana Local Municipality failing its people, wants Xasa to intervene: In Riebeek East, just outside Makhanda, four new boreholes are ready to bring much needed water to the drought-stricken town, but the Makana Local Municipality has failed to connect the boreholes or s... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. Makhanda - formerly Grahamstown, now a city of shame: DA: The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape on Friday claimed that the town of Makhanda - formerly Grahamstown, has … [Read more...] about Makhanda News: DA says Makana Local Municipality failing its people, wants Xasa to intervene
Bhisho news: Enoch Mgijima municipality sells off more assets
Enoch Mgijima municipality sells off more assets: As two more auctions of its assets loom in troubled Enoch Mgijima municipality in Komani, Bhisho braces for a fresh storm on another front: mutiny from the province’s biggest public service union over ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Service providers milking Bhisho: investigation shows money was paid for work not done: A number of the provincial department of education service providers have been colluding with some of its employees to milk … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Enoch Mgijima municipality sells off more assets
Electricity Cut Off in Parts of Port Elizabeth
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents and businesses that electricity has been cut in a number of areas due to a technical problem experienced at Rowalan Park Sub Station. The following areas are affected: Rowallan Park, Summerstrand, Kabega, Walmer, Seaview, Mount Pleasant and the surrounding areas. Technicians are currently on site to fix the problem. No times frames have been given so far by technicians, however they are working hard to restore power … [Read more...] about Electricity Cut Off in Parts of Port Elizabeth
