Editor: One man's kak is another man's power! Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) is excited to announce the upcoming launch of the Fish water Flats Biogas Renewable Energy Project. This pioneering initiative will be the first biogas plant constructed at a wastewater treatment works site in the region. Spearheaded by the NMBM Electricity and Energy Directorate, the project is a collaboration with key stakeholders from the Municipality’s Electricity & Energy, Infrastructure & … [Read more...] about Municipality Prepares To Launch Groundbreaking Fishwater Flats Biogas Project
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35 Clyde Street Criminal Den Demolished
The demolition of a hijacked building and crime hotspot at 35 Clyde Street, Central was applauded as a major step towards addressing problem buildings. Next to an ominous opening where the door used to be to a quaint historic building, the words: “Knock here. 24/7,” invited clientele to illicit enterprises at the dilapidated structure. This door to their murky world has now been firmly shut early today when Stu Davidson Plant Hire and Demolition started their work at the crack of … [Read more...] about 35 Clyde Street Criminal Den Demolished
Vital workshop to capacitate foreign spaza shop owners
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is leading from the front to coordinate all stakeholders to work together as the Presidential deadline for compliance of all spaza shop owners in South Africa looms. As part of its compliance and law enforcement work, the Metro will on Thursday, 28 November 2024, host a workshop that seeks to educate and shed light on the registration process for foreign nationals who run spaza shops in NMB. Key stakeholders who will join the workshop include SAPS, the … [Read more...] about Vital workshop to capacitate foreign spaza shop owners
Electrifying Early Christmas
Thousands of residents from Motherwell who were officially and legally connected to the electricity grid on Tuesday, 26 November 2024, by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality have expressed joy and relief following the electrification of 120 homes at Emithini Informal Settlement. NMBM Mayoral Committee Member for Electricity and Energy, Cllr Ziyanda Mnqokoyi led the energising of the homes, which symbolised a new dawn for the community and an end of electricity related protests and fights … [Read more...] about Electrifying Early Christmas
GBVF fight cannot be a leap service
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor, Babalwa Lobishe said the seriousness of the fight against Gender Based Violence and Femicide can no longer be leap service. The Executive Mayor was addressing an event that was hosted by the Municipality to mark the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence at the City hall on Tuesday, 26 November 2024. The Executive Mayor said the involvement of men as individuals and organisations in this cause was critical. She said the … [Read more...] about GBVF fight cannot be a leap service
Emergency Electricity Shutdown
On 23 November 2024 from 09h00 to 18h00 essential maintenance needs will see the shutdown of Crawford, Kirkwood and Owen Substations. Affected Areas: 1. Kirkwood Street 2. Cawood 3. Lavinia Street 4. Green Street 5. Dutoit Street 6. Middle Street 7. Kirkwood Street 8. Thornhill Street 9. Sephton Street 10. Brister Crescent 11. Turkey Street 12. Scanlan Street 13. Hazelhurst Street 14. Bayview Street 15. Knowles Street 16. Wiknson Street 17. Mainwrigth Street 18. Owen … [Read more...] about Emergency Electricity Shutdown
Two arrested as NMBM leads Safer Festive Season programme launch
In the spirit of the cooperation agreement to fight crime in Nelson Mandela Bay, the NMBM and South African Police Service officially launched the 2024 Safer Festive Season programme with a zero-tolerance approach to crime and a commitment to collaborate with all law enforcement agencies to keep residents and visitors safe. The launch was held on Wednesday, 20 November 2024, at the Feather Market Hall, in conjunction with a successful road safety roadblock on the N2 Neptune Bridge. NMBM … [Read more...] about Two arrested as NMBM leads Safer Festive Season programme launch
High Visibility Disruptive Operation
With the festive season just around the corner, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Metro Police in collaboration with South African Police Services and Electricity and Energy directorate reaffirmed their commitment to resident safety through a highly visible compliance and disruptive operation on Sunday, 16 November 2024. The operation yielded significant results, with 81 vehicles inspected resulting to traffic fines worth R7500. Metro Police Lieutenant Colonel, Mlindi Mangwane … [Read more...] about High Visibility Disruptive Operation
Not Quite “Zap it in a Zibi”, BUT, This is a Start
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is placing litter bins in strategic areas in Gqeberha and Kariega to enhance the Metro’s efforts in implementing sustainable waste management solutions. Public Health Mayoral Committee Member, Cllr Thsonono Buyeye said the roll out could not have come at a better time, as the Metro is expecting to see more residents outdoors and tourists flock to the Friendly City over the summer season. MMC Buyeye said project was an addition to the Metro’s ongoing … [Read more...] about Not Quite “Zap it in a Zibi”, BUT, This is a Start
Spaza Shops Face 21 Day Countdown
The 21 day countdown for spaza shop owners in Nelson Mandela Bay Ward 60 to register their spaza shops so that they can be inspected for compliance by the Municipality and relevant government officials has commenced. Following the recent announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa, where he issued a directive that all spaza shops must be registered for a process of compliance verification within 21 days, Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Human Settlements who is also a Ward 60 … [Read more...] about Spaza Shops Face 21 Day Countdown
All Hands on Deck: NMBM Mayor Outlines 100-Day Programme
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) Executive Mayor, Councillor Babalwa Lobishe, has committed to leading an inclusive, accessible, and responsive Municipality, prioritizing the needs of vulnerable communities and driving sustainable service delivery. Presenting her 100-Day Programme at the Council meeting on 14 November 2024, the Executive Mayor emphasized her administration’s theme: “All Hands on Deck: Deepening the Foundations for Responsive, Courteous, and Sustainable Service … [Read more...] about All Hands on Deck: NMBM Mayor Outlines 100-Day Programme
Mayor v Illegal Spaza Shops Round 2
Following a Spaza clampdown operation led by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) Executive Mayor, Cllr Babalwa Lobishe and Mayoral Committee member for Public Health, Cllr Buyeye, four undocumented nationals were detained by Metro Police and one was arrested. Large amounts of expired food, illegally sold medication, cosmetics and fireworks were confiscated and related fines issued to the transgressors early this morning in KwaZakhele. The raids continue to intensify after Executive … [Read more...] about Mayor v Illegal Spaza Shops Round 2
MBDA Unveils CCTV Control Room
Yesterday saw the launch of a state-of-the-art security intervention facility aimed at reducing crime and increasing the peace and safety of the residents of Nelson Mandela Bay. The launch comes at the end of a 7-month process of investment into the safety and security of the mandate areas of the Mandela Bay Development Agency. Attendees were officially welcomed by MBDA Board Chairperson, Glenda Perumal, who stressed the importance of partnerships and collaboration in tackling issues … [Read more...] about MBDA Unveils CCTV Control Room
Electricity MMC meets with disgruntled residents
Following a site visit to assess the damage caused by an explosion at the Motherwell substation that plunged the area into darkness on Monday night, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Electricity and Energy Mayoral Committee Member, Cllr Ziyanda Mnqokoyi said affected residents can expect power to be fully restored by Tuesday, 12 November 2024, evening following a swift response by electricity teams. However due to our team’s diligent work, power has already been restored in all affected … [Read more...] about Electricity MMC meets with disgruntled residents
NMBM Reintroduces the learn to swim programme
The safety of bathers and provision of qualified lifeguards at Nelson Mandela Bay swimming pools will be a priority, thanks to the reintroduction of the Learn to Swim programme being launched at the end of November 2024. This will be delivered in a two-category format. The first category is for children from 5 to 16 years, focusing mainly on beginners. It will teach basic water safety and swimming. The second category is for young people from 16 to 35 years, focusing more on advanced … [Read more...] about NMBM Reintroduces the learn to swim programme
