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The rehabilitation and maintenance of crumbling sanitation infrastructure has received a major boost as the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is set to spend R230 million in the current financial year. For the past 10 years, the Metro has experienced serious sanitation challenges ranging from burst mainlines, leaking manholes and blockages. According to the Sanitation Sub-directorate, the challenges are due to aging infrastructure, a growing population that puts more pressure on the … [Read more...] about R230 Million For Sanitation Upgrades A Major Boost For Crumbling Infrastructure

Gqeberha — The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Libhongolethu Integrated Public Transport System (IPTS) has achieved significant strides in improving transportation services for residents. Following safety concerns that led to the decommissioning of 25 buses, recent efforts have resulted in the repair and return of eight buses to the road. Key Highlights Of The Revitalised Libhongolethu IPTS: Enhanced Schedule: During peak hours (06:30–08:30 in the morning and 14:10 to 18:10 in the … [Read more...] about Libhongolethu IPTS Restores Reliable Transportation For Nelson Mandela Bay Commuters

LISTEN: NMB MMC Khanya Ngqisha Comments on Lower Sundays River Canal Repairs NMB's Senior Director for Water and Sanitation Bary Martin Comments on Lower Sundays River Canal Repairs The second phase of repairs at the Korhaansdrift/ Scheepersvlakte Canal which resumed on Monday 29 July 2024 is advancing steadily. Member of the Mayoral Committee for Infrastructure and Engineering, Cllr Khanya Ngqisha together with the Senior Director for Water and Sanitation, Barry Martin led the … [Read more...] about Repairs on the Lower Sundays River Canal in full swing

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents and businesses that the second phase of repairs at the Korhaansdrift/Scheepersvlakte Canal, which feeds water to the the Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Work, will commence on 29 July 2024. As a result of this repair work, water distribution from the canal will be shutdown for seven days. The scope of works includes: Installation of a sub-soil drainage system in the downstream tie-in. Reinforcement of the HDPE liner on both … [Read more...] about Water interruptions expected

[Listen to Babalwa Lobishe speak on this] The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has kickstarted community engagement meetings with the flood affected victims, with the first taking place in Walmer township on Wednesday, 24 July 2024. The purpose of the meetings is to keep residents updated on the latest developments in relation to the relocation of affected residents to temporary shelters. Deputy Executive Mayor, Cllr Babalwa Lobishe together with Ward 4 councillor Nozuko Thys led the … [Read more...] about NMBM updates Walmer flood victims about relocation

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has welcomed the approval by the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) to develop ERF 17639 in Kariega, to allow the relocation of more than 100 families from Lapland informal settlement to the Van Rooyen Avenue site, after floods ravaged Kariega over a month ago. This comes after the Metro assessed the land and applied to the Department following the tragic flood disaster that hit Kariega in June, which … [Read more...] about Lapland Residents Relocation Approved

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr Gary van Niekerk has expressed satisfaction at the progress made to electrify temporary houses in Walmer where flood affected families will be relocated to soon. This comes as the Metro is accelerating its efforts to ensure that outstanding work is completed in order to bring normality to the lives of the affected residents. A total of 20 families will be accommodated in the newly built temporary shelters in Walmer. “We are happy to … [Read more...] about Relocation of Walmer flood victims imminent

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor, Gary van Niekerk has welcomed the secondment of Mandla George to act as the City Manager for a period of six months. The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Zolile Williams officially announced George as the official seconded to act as the Metro City Manager for a period of six months. The announcement was made at a special Mayoral Committee meeting held at the City Hall in Gqeberha on Monday afternoon, 15 July … [Read more...] about Mandla George to act as the City Manager for Six Months

[Listen to Gary van Niekerk interview] [Listen to the Executive Director for Human Settlements, Tabiso Mfeya interview] Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk spelled out the actions taken by the local government institution to provide solutions for residents affected by the June flood, this morning. His press conference follows uncertainty from some quarters regarding work done to address the displacement of families and damage to infrastructure that mostly … [Read more...] about Remedial action steaming ahead following June flash flood

COGTA MEC Zolile Williams has warned Eastern Cape communities that veld fires are prohibited from June 2024 until 30 April 2025. The department has published veld fire prohibition notice dates in line with the prevailing drought situation. As a result, to mitigate the risks associated with unplanned veld fires, the Eastern Cape Provincial Disaster Management Centre (EC-PDMC) has put in place strict guidelines for all to follow. MEC Williams said the impact of unplanned veld fires, from a … [Read more...] about MEC Williams Advises Citizens To Obtain Burning Permits For Controlled Veld Fires Or Face Prosecution

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like confirm that the voice note that has been doing claiming that the drinking water is contaminated, is fake news. The Metro can confidently confirm that the quality of drinking water is safe. We would like to condemn this irresponsible act and call for residents and businesses not to disseminate this voice note as it creates an unnecessary alarm. For reliable and factual information residents and businesses are advised to check the official … [Read more...] about Fake news about water quality

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) says a number of areas have started receiving water from Wednesday morning following the completion of repairs to the Sundays River Canal, with water being subsequently pumped back into the system. The municipality embarked on a 10-day rehabilitation project for the Sundays River Canal, which commenced on 24 June 2024. Led by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), the project aimed to enhance the reliability and sustainability of the water … [Read more...] about Water restored after Sundays River Canal rehabilitation

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents and businesses that the following the completion of the Sundays River Water Canal tie-in construction work, refilling of the water system is under way. Nooitgedacht Water Treatment Works, which supplies most of the Metro’s affected areas has started operating. Once all the adjustments and water treatment has been done, reservoirs will start filling overnight and up for the better part of tomorrow morning, 3 July … [Read more...] about Sundays River Water Canal tie-in construction progress update