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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) is calling on all residents to join forces in the fight against crime and reclaim our streets. A recent collaborative law enforcement operation led by key agencies resulted in significant strides towards this goal, with the arrest of two illegal immigrants and the confiscation of R50,000 worth of liquor in Walmer township on Sunday, 1 September 2024. The operation, which ran from 18:30 until 02:00, was a joint effort involving NMBM Metro Police, the … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Calls For Community Action To Reclaim Our Streets

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) has extended its heartfelt gratitude to all residents, businesses, and stakeholders in Wards 1, 2, 3, and 4 for their patience and understanding during the recent power outage. The fault on the 132kV overhead line, caused by gale force winds on 23 August 2024, resulted in the collapse of four pylons, affecting the electrical supply from the Summerstrand and Arlington substations. Given the magnitude of the fault and the extensive areas affected, the … [Read more...] about Thanks For Your Patience And Understanding During Power Restoration Efforts

Gqeberha: Significant progress has been made in the construction and restoration efforts for the 132KV Chelsea/Summerstrand/Arlington power lines. The technical teams are now working on the final sections of conductor restringing. The construction team on site remains committed and confident of completing the project, and fully restoring power by the 1st of September 2024. Today, our team on site are completing the reconductor stringing and installing stay wires to enhance the stability of … [Read more...] about Chelsea/Summerstrand/Arlington Power Restoration Imminent

Gqeberha: The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is proud to announce that the Fish Water Flats wastewater treatment refurbishment project has reached a significant milestone, with 80% of the construction now complete. This achievement marks a crucial step towards enhancing the region’s wastewater management capabilities and ensuring a cleaner, more sustainable environment for all residents around the Deal Party industrial area. The Fish Water Flats Wastewater Treatment Plant, a key … [Read more...] about Fish Water Flats Wastewater Treatment 80 Percent Complete

Artists residing in the Nelson Mandela Bay area are invited to submit an artwork for an exhibition at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum opening on 30th November 2024. The Who’s Who and What’s New? is a group exhibition run by the Art Museum and designed to celebrate and promote the diversity of art produced in Nelson Mandela Bay.  It aims to encourage new and upcoming artists and to publicise practicing visual artists and visual art groups. The exhibition has no theme and artists … [Read more...] about Exhibition Call Out to Local Artists

As at 27 August 2024, significant progress has been made in the ongoing construction and restoration efforts. The contractor has successfully planted and assembled all 52 required wooden poles. The Eskom team has completed restringing conductors on one section towards Summerstrand and removed one circuit from the lattice steel structure into a new wooden pole structure. Additionally, the transformer at the South End substation has been energised and is currently undergoing a load test from … [Read more...] about Power Outage: Ongoing Restoration Efforts And Progress Update

Editor: With all these rumours running rife areound the imminent removal of Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk to be replaced by an ANC deployee one would think that this trip for Gary and Oscar is a pretty expenxive way for them to have a private meeting - surely the Phoenix Hotel could hire them a room for an hour or two at a much reduced cost? To be fair though - the trip is perobably being paid for by the Eastern Cape Government which is just another way of obfuscating and saying that because … [Read more...] about Bay Mayor Part of High-Level EC Delegation to China

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality regrets to announce the resignation of Mr Luvuyo Magalela, from his position as Executive Director, Electricity and Energy Directorate. Mr Magalela has been an integral part of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality for several years, contributing significantly to the municipality’s growth and success. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Council is in search for a new Executive Director and is committed to ensuring a smooth transition. In the interim, a … [Read more...] about Electriciy And Energy Executive Director Resigns

Plans to relocate flood disaster victims from a floodplain area in Lapland to a safer area in Ward 48 are progressing well. The initial delay was caused by an application for approval by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment on the residential usage of the identified land, which we have since received with conditions. Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk said even though the department gave the go-ahead two weeks ago, the permission came with a caveat. “The condition was … [Read more...] about Plans Progressing On Flood Victims Relocation

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) has committed R25 million over three years to provide dignified sanitation solutions for communities across the Metro. For the past decade, the Municipality has experienced the mushrooming of illegal informal settlements across the Metro. These settlements have exerted pressure on the already strained system, with communities demanding sanitation, water, and electricity. These demands come on top of the already existing backlog of the bucket … [Read more...] about NMBM Prioritises Sanitation

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is taking a smart and multidisciplinary approach to the fight against the scourge of crime. Ranked as the 9th city in the world regarding violent crime, the Metro’s Safety and Security Directorate has conceded that traditional methods of policing have not yielded the desired results. The Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu recently announced the deployment of more officers, including members of specialised units, that will work with the Metro Police and the … [Read more...] about No. 9 Vows to Work Smart