The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will run a number of supplier briefing sessions in Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch between the 28th of November and the 5th of December 2011. Coming in the second quarter of the 2011/12 financial year, the campaign is aimed at improving relations between the municipality and its current suppliers as well as creating access for aspirant suppliers. The briefing sessions will be held as reflected below. DATE OF MEETING - TIME - VENUE 28 November … [Read more...] about Learn How to Become a Municipal Supplier
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Metro Security Court Case Postponed
The Port Elizabeth High Court case between Metro Security Services and the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has been postponed to the 24 November 2011, where arguments will be made relating to whether documents that Metro Security are requesting from the municipality can be released to them. The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality, in their heads of argument, claim that the documents contain privileged information, but this matter is being disputed by Metro Security Services. In a brief … [Read more...] about Metro Security Court Case Postponed
How to Seriously Demotivate Your Employees
Reading this article, R2 Million of Ratepayers Money on ANC Councillor Tickets to Springboks All Blacks Test reminded me of just how unfair and unthinking some businesses can be towards their staff. Maybe this could be not only a lesson for our Municipality and the image that they portray to Ratepayers but also for listed business that need to answer to shareholders and rely on their shares holding value. A certain listed business in Port Elizabeth let it be known that they were considering … [Read more...] about How to Seriously Demotivate Your Employees
Over 80% Employee Turnout in Mandela Bay Yesterday, 9 Customer Care Centres Closed Today
There were no recorded disruptions to service delivery in Nelson Mandela Bay yesterday as over 80% of employees reported for work. All refuse collection trucks worked according to schedule, the sewerage plants functioned as usual and electrical and water related services were rendered. Only the Fresh Produce Market experienced a serious staff stay away yesterday, inconveniencing shoppers. Nine customer care centres in Daleview, Khayamnandi, Despatch, Mthombolwazi, Motherwell Shopping … [Read more...] about Over 80% Employee Turnout in Mandela Bay Yesterday, 9 Customer Care Centres Closed Today
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Stands out at Service Delivery Agreement Signing
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality stood out head and shoulders above other municipalities during presentations on audit outcomes and the strength of its Integrated Development Plans in the Eastern Cape yesterday. This took place before the historic signing of the Service Delivery Agreement between Eastern Cape Executive Mayors, Mayors, Speakers and Chief Whips and the MEC for Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Mr Mlibo Qoboshiyane, in East London yesterday. The Nelson Mandela Bay … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Stands out at Service Delivery Agreement Signing
R8 billion Budget and IDP Approved by Council Today
The five year Integrated Development Plan and 2011/12 Budget for the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality was approved at a full meeting of council today. Savings worth R45 million were identified resulting in proposed tariff increases being reduced significantly to 11.5% across the board from 15% for water, 14% - property, and 14 % - Sanitation and refuse collection. The increases for electricity have been determined per customer category with 16% for beneficiaries of the Assistance to the … [Read more...] about R8 billion Budget and IDP Approved by Council Today
Tariff Increases
As the mayor has said: “On Friday, my office will meet with other parties to ensure we’re inclusive of everyone, and I want them to come with clear recommendations. Don’t say this and that must be changed, yet you do not come up with constructive ways and recommendations.” To the Mayors office All residents in P.E. are feeling the financial squeeze especially retired people who are on a fixed income. It is possible that a number of retired residents will be forced to sell their properties … [Read more...] about Tariff Increases
Municipal Traffic Control Measures
Municipal elections are around the corner. The "We will eradicate corruption in the Metro" promise made by the Democratic Alliance has strengthened voter confidence in them. However, the DA is not clear enough on how they will improve Traffic Control Measures within our Metro. It may not be as important as eradicating corruption, but should receive more attention, as using roads is a daily affair for many residents, whether they drive themselves or make use of public transport. In an … [Read more...] about Municipal Traffic Control Measures
Nafcoc and the Municipality to Strengthen Ties
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NAFCOC) have agreed to strengthen their relations in order to ensure that continued inroads are made in economic transformation and development of black-owned businesses in the Bay. The new regional executive of NAFCOC met with the Chairperson of the Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture Standing Committee, Cllr Anne-Marie Van Jaarsveld, and other committee members last week to … [Read more...] about Nafcoc and the Municipality to Strengthen Ties
Did the earth move for you this morning?
Social networking sites were abuzz with news of an earthquake near Port Elizabeth and Cape Town on Tuesday morning. News started going around on radio stations and spread to social networking sites such as Twitter. One tweeter, ‘GlamGlitterz’ wrote: “Pretty scary stuff… rumour has it there is an earthquake about to hit SA, 2 123km’s from PE nearing the Cape…(sic) Not good!” But fears were quickly quelled when geologists revealed that the quake, measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale, was 2 … [Read more...] about Did the earth move for you this morning?
1984 All Over Again
www.MyPE.co.za: Sometimes a broken window is not really a broken window. The MyPE Daily Newsletter of 31 December 2010 that had the unfortunate task of negotiating the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality e-mail server was blocked for the following reason: Unwanted or Sensitive Content Detected A banned word, phrase or sensitive information was detected. The item has been removed. Context: '[HTML Text]' Content Rule(s): 'Sex (English) > Sex (English)' Your Email has been blocked based … [Read more...] about 1984 All Over Again
Zosa Street 7 Relief
www.MyPE.co.za: Seven families whose homes were ravaged by a fire in Korsten recently were given temporary housing structures by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality today, meaning they will spend Christmas in safe temporary homes. Eastern Cape Member of the Provincial Legislature, Mr Christian Martin, Housing Committee Whip, Cllr Luthando Mtyapa, and Ward 11 Cllr, Cllr Isaac Adams were present to witness the families receiving their temporary homes. The temporary houses form part of a … [Read more...] about Zosa Street 7 Relief
Customer Care Closures
www.MyPE.co.za: The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Customer care centres will close at 11:0 am on Friday 24 December and not open on Monday 3 January 2011. Contact the automated help desk on the customer care helpline, tel. 041 506 5555. For balance enquires, customers may Contact the automated help desk on the customer care helpline, tel. 041 506 5555. Payments can be made at any Standard Bank branch, any Post Office or via Internet banking, ATM and agent bank or cell phone … [Read more...] about Customer Care Closures
Commercial to be Filmed in Port Elizabeth
www.MyPE.co.za: Rocket Films Africa this week will be filming a Commercial in Nelson Mandela Bay about the Citroen Car and the move is expected to place the Bay on the international spotlight as a preferred destination for film productions. Rehearsals for the shooting started today and the commercial may be shot tomorrow, Tuesday, 21 December or on Wednesday 22 December depending on the weather. The Bay's pristine beaches and refreshing environment were the key attractions to the Cape Town … [Read more...] about Commercial to be Filmed in Port Elizabeth
