We are saddened as the people of Nelson Mandela Bay to learn of the loss of your and our loved one at such a tender age. We hereby extend our condolences. Solly was a good statesman who grew to make the entire country proud because of his commitment to the goal of making South Africa a winning nation. As a city where his talent was identified and nurtured, we are proud of his achievement and we see in it the possibility of our young ones to lead successful lives through their God-given … [Read more...] about Mayor’s Message to the Family of Solly Tyibilika
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Heidi Marais Clinches National Excellence Award
One of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Environmental Health Practitioners was nominated for a national award following the rollout of a successful project to curb the illegal sale of poison in the Bay. Heidi Marais represented the Eastern Cape Province in the National Awards in Pretoria tonight having made it through the selection process of the provincial Department of Health that nominated her for the prestigious Alfred Ndzo Excellence Award. The Organophosphate Poison Project was … [Read more...] about Heidi Marais Clinches National Excellence Award
Learn How to Become a Municipal Supplier
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
No defiance of the Executive Mayor on the issue of ward committees
This letter responds to the article published in a local newspaper on Monday, 14 November 2011, titled 'more defiance against the Mayor'. The article amounts to over-politisation of the Ward Committee election process managed by the dedicated team of Municipal Officials led by the Office of the Constituency Coordinator. The establishment and survival of Ward Committees that are aimed at improving good governance, quality public participation, democracy and service delivery cannot be … [Read more...] about No defiance of the Executive Mayor on the issue of ward committees
Public participation underway on key municipal by-laws
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has started a comprehensive public participation campaign on a number of draft by-laws in order to accommodate stakeholder and public input into the bylaws as guides by Sections 12 (3)(b) and 15 of the Local Government: Municipality Systems Act, Act no. 32 of 2000. The by-laws under discussion are for Customer Care and Revenue Management, Tariffs, Assistance to the Poor and Credit Control. Two meetings were held on Monday and Tuesday this week at Babs … [Read more...] about Public participation underway on key municipal by-laws
Integrated Public Transport System to be tabled at Council this week
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's efforts to bring a safe, reliable and cost-effective integrated public transport system will receive a huge boost when Council decides on the proposed plan to fast-track the process this week. In terms of the Executive Mayor's report to council, the plan to turn-around the implementation of the Integrated Public Transport System (IPTS) entails the formation of a high-level committee to drive and oversee the process going forward. The Portfolio … [Read more...] about Integrated Public Transport System to be tabled at Council this week
Zosa Street Residents to Take Occupation on Friday
The misery of the residents of Zosa Street who were forced to live in dehumanising conditions since the apartheid years will end in jubilation when the families move into their newly built houses on Friday, 30 September 2011. The keys to the completed houses in Zosa Street in Korsten will be officially handed over to the beneficiaries who were subjected to appalling living conditions in the densely populated area, since the dark says of apartheid. The project was delayed by three to five … [Read more...] about Zosa Street Residents to Take Occupation on Friday
Over 86% of Service Delivery Enquiries Resolved
The call centre launched by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality this year has seen a decrease in irate customers since its launch in May. A total of 22 391 out of the 25 913 calls received via the call centre had been resolved to the satisfaction of residents by close of business on Tuesday 20 September, representing an 86.4% success rate. There are currently 3 522 complaints still receiving attention and the relevant municipal directorates are working hard to ensure the successful resolution … [Read more...] about Over 86% of Service Delivery Enquiries Resolved
Moody’s maintains Aa3.za rating for the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
The renowned global credit rating agency Moody's Investors Service maintained the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's credit rating for 2010 'underpinned by its strengthening financial performance and commitment to fiscal consolidation following cash flow problems in the year'. This was part of a report presented before the Standing Committee on Budget and Treasury held at City Hall yesterday. Among other things expressed in the rating rationale, the rating agency noted the diversified and … [Read more...] about Moody’s maintains Aa3.za rating for the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
R28 Million Youth and Advice Centres for Gqeberha Township
Today marked a new beginning for the youth in Gqeberha Township near Walmer as the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality started the construction of two facilities that will enhance youth development. A sod turning ceremony was held to mark the beginning of works in the new Youth Centre and the upgrading of the Advice Centre. The Youth Centre will be built over the next 14 months to the tune of R16 million while the upgrading of the Advice Centre will cost R12 million within a 10-month construction … [Read more...] about R28 Million Youth and Advice Centres for Gqeberha Township
RGC at St Albans
The Nelson Mandela Bay ANC Regional General Council met this past weekend at the St Albans Correctional Services. Media representative, Ongama Mtimka was kind enough to send this summary of the weekend through: Nelson Mandela Bay Regional General Council Declaration - St Albans Correctional Services: We, the delegates of this Regional General Council of the African National Congress Nelson Mandela Region attended by 224 DELEGATES from branches of the ANC, Leagues, Veterans, Cosatu, SACP, … [Read more...] about RGC at St Albans
Somali Community Pledge R270 000 worth of Support to Motherwell Residents on Chronic Medication
The South African Somali Community will help poor people taking chronic medication in three Nelson Mandela Bay clinics get much needed food. Approximately 1000 people taking medication in Well's Estate Clinic, Thanduxolo Clinic in NU10 and the Motherwell Healthcare Centre in NU4B will benefit from the initiative. The patients will get a meal each day before taking their medication for the next six months at a total cost of R15 000 per clinic per month. The initiative starting later this … [Read more...] about Somali Community Pledge R270 000 worth of Support to Motherwell Residents on Chronic Medication
Mandela Bay Drinking Water is Safe
A local daily newspaper ran a series of tests on drinking water within the Metro and published the results. See statement below from the Portfolio Chairperson, Infrastructure, Engineering, and Electricity, Cllr Andile Mfunda, regarding the quality and safety of drinking water in Nelson Mandela Bay: The results from the laboratory are noted, but it must be reiterated that if samples are taken from infrastructure that is not under the control of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality it is … [Read more...] about Mandela Bay Drinking Water is Safe
Nancy Sihlwayi Elected as Deputy Chairperson of SALGA
The Deputy Executive Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Cllr. Nancy Sihlwayi, today was elected deputy chairperson of the South African Local Government Association at a national conference. Cllr Sihlwayi has extensive experience in local government and has masters in public administration, among other things. She served as the deputy chairperson of the executive committee of SALGA in the Eastern Cape during the last term. She said she is very humbled by the election. "We will … [Read more...] about Nancy Sihlwayi Elected as Deputy Chairperson of SALGA
ANC in Mandela Bay Prepares to Launch Centenary Celebrations
The African National Congress will launch its centenary celebrations preparatory processes at Red Location Museum in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, on Friday, 02 September 2011 at 17:00. The preparations for the African National Congress centennial celebrations cover a range of issues that include writing about the historical battles waged against apartheid and colonialism by freedom fighters of the region. The Eastern Cape particularly Port Elizabeth (now part of the Nelson Mandela Bay … [Read more...] about ANC in Mandela Bay Prepares to Launch Centenary Celebrations
