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R20m Municipal support package for EP Kings

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SA Rugby on Thursday confirmed that the Eastern Province Kings will play in the Premier Division of the Currie Cup. The confirmation follows the announcement of a R20m support package by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. An amount of R6m has already been budgeted for support towards the Union. The NMB Council is expected to ratify the increased allocation shortly. The Municipality City Manager, Johann Mettler, has been tasked to ensure that a suitable vehicle is established to drive the … [Read more...] about R20m Municipal support package for EP Kings

Mthatha news: South Africa: Minister Jeff Radebe Conducts Service Delivery Imbizo At Mthatha in King Sabatha Dalindyebo Municipality, 23 to 24 Jun

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South Africa: Minister Jeff Radebe Conducts Service Delivery Imbizo At Mthatha in King Sabatha Dalindyebo Municipality, 23 to 24 Jun: Minister in The Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Chairperson of the National Planning Commission, Jeff Radebe, will visit King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) Municipality on the 23rd and 24th June 2016. June is celebrated as Youth Month in ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. 'Young people cause 8 in 10 road deaths': She said that after Grade 4, … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: South Africa: Minister Jeff Radebe Conducts Service Delivery Imbizo At Mthatha in King Sabatha Dalindyebo Municipality, 23 to 24 Jun

Local Municipality viewpoint – Matatiele

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Matatiele Local Municipality viewpoint: The Matatiele Local Municipality believes in providing people with information that is accessible to them, and which they can use to improve their lives, based on their needs, encouraging people to participate actively in the democratic processes ... Matatiele - Read more on News24   Zion Church assists pupils: Matric pupil Nkothe Sanele (19), from Azarie High in Matatiele told Fever he is going to study hydrology (the scientific study of the … [Read more...] about Local Municipality viewpoint – Matatiele

R1.3bn in irregular expenditure during the 2014/15 financial year

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A report by the Auditor-General highlights R1.3bn in irregular expenditure by the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality during the 2014/15 financial year says EWN.co.za. Billions of rands have gone down the drain in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro in the Eastern Cape. The Auditor-General last week released a damning report into the finances of the troubled municipality where, in some cases, officials are unable for account millions of taxpayers’ money. If there’s a municipality … [Read more...] about R1.3bn in irregular expenditure during the 2014/15 financial year

Anti-Xenophobia drive – April 2015

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A MyPE.co.za 'Phumulo Masualle' selected video for you: In April 2015, the Eastern Cape government took its anti-xenophobia drive to the streets. The premier, Phumulo Masualle and members of his cabinet engaged motorists in the morning traffic. They also visited schools. The premier also visited shops owned by foreign nationals in Duncan Village to engage them directly about the issues. For more News visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news Follow us on Twitter: … [Read more...] about Anti-Xenophobia drive – April 2015

Municipality to tackle Stray Animals head on

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Noting with concern the increase in the number of stray animals wandering on our roads and acknowledging the threat this poses to the safety of road users, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has resolved to tackle the problem head-on, starting with the strict enforcement of the existing municipal by-law regarding stray animals. This no-nonsense approach to return to the rule of law and focus on bylaw enforcement is intended to establish an orderly and safe City, as envisaged in terms of the … [Read more...] about Municipality to tackle Stray Animals head on

CDC and metro join hands to realise benefits of mega projects at Coega IDZ

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Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Dr Danny Jordaan and Coega Development Corporation (CDC) chief executive Pepi Silinga will, together with their technical teams, be fast tracking game changer projects. These projects, located in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), have the potential to dramatically transform the economy of the metro and province. The decision to work together was reached during a meeting between CDC, Mayor Jordaan and senior municipal officials on Thursday, 15 … [Read more...] about CDC and metro join hands to realise benefits of mega projects at Coega IDZ

Local Government and Local Business join AGAINST Eskom

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CORRECTION: The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will be going as OBSERVERS only and not as participants doing a separate presentation, as the statement indicated. The misunderstanding arose out of a meeting held between the Chamber and the Municipality last week. We apologise unreservedly for any embarrassment or inconvenience caused. The Business Chamber will continue to oppose uncompetitive higher electricity tariffs in the city in an ongoing campaign. In an unusual move the Nelson … [Read more...] about Local Government and Local Business join AGAINST Eskom

What should Nelson Mandela Bay do with it’s R3 Million Prize?

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Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs Barbara Thomson has called on municipalities to ensure the country's environment is clean. "I would like to encourage other municipalities to adopt the best practices ... and ensure we live in clean environments which are healthy, carbon dioxide free, which promote energy mix, manage their water resources effectively and whose resilience is strengthened every day to fight the onslaught of climate change," Deputy Minister Thomson said. She said the … [Read more...] about What should Nelson Mandela Bay do with it’s R3 Million Prize?

Friday Rant – Municipality

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Instead of sending out press releases that ONLY seem to praise and highlight useless political officials rather send heart warming stuff about how Municipal employees are making a difference. Let's create a culture of praising those who work tirelessly in service to other ratepayers. Let's educate our citizens about the workings of the municipality. Let's show people that work in the Municipality that we appreciate them. I can assure you that people are not dumb and they will see the link … [Read more...] about Friday Rant – Municipality

Has Government found a working solution to fix non-functioning municipalities?

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Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Lechesa Tsenoli believes government has finally found a working solution to fix non-functioning municipalities and get rid of corrupt and errant managers in local government. The answer, he says, is found in the new regulations that aim to help with the implementation of the Municipal Systems Amendment Act. Speaking to SAnews in an interview on Friday, Tsenoli said gone are the days when an official would "run away" from a corruption … [Read more...] about Has Government found a working solution to fix non-functioning municipalities?

Municipality closing in on social media milestones

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is fast closing in on reaching 3000 likes on facebook with just a mere 82 more to go to reach this milestone. Connecting with residents on Twitter is also coming along nicely with 2 637 followers being informed regularly about new developments in the city. Direct communication with target audiences allows the municipality to inform residents about service delivery issues such as planned electricity outages due to maintenance, water supply interruptions due … [Read more...] about Municipality closing in on social media milestones

Nelson Mandela Bay asks for R100 million in unauthorised expenditure

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On Tuesday 26 November, the DA in Nelson Mandela Bay exposed an item seeking the approval of more than R100 million in unauthorised expenditure. The item, which should only be presented in the adjustment budget in February 2014, was riddled with examples of unauthorised expenditure on line items that were never budgeted for such as the increase in budget for the 'Institutional Contract Management and Supply Chain System' from R0 to R28 Million. How can this Council be asked to approve … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay asks for R100 million in unauthorised expenditure

NMB Municipality Abuses State Resources

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The IFP has made calls for an urgent investigation into the abuse of state resources by the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro municipality, which has spent R300 000 on ANC branded merchandise, including t-shirts, election posters and placards. IFP spokesperson on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, MP Peter Smith said "The municipality has a poor record of service delivery, with some residents, like those in Peace Village in KwaNobuhle, living with sewage pollution which the municipality … [Read more...] about NMB Municipality Abuses State Resources