Visitors and locals will have a great time in Nelson Mandela Bay tomorrow at the official Opening of the Season with national hip hop act HHP, Kurt Darren and the city's most talented artists, including some from BOB volume 1 scheduled to perform. The programme for today is below. The intersection of La Roche and Beach road will be closed and traffic will be diverted west in La Roche Drive. The closure will be effected when the volume of traffic is full along Beachfront most probably at … [Read more...] about Opening of the Season Programme and Road Closures
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Josh Groban – All You Need to Know About Attending the Show
The Longhair and I will not be there - despite us promoting the concert the organisers seem to have overlooked our contribution - "Are you listening Dave?" or "Do you just read MyPE when I am defending YOU?" Josh Groban FAQ: Can I purchase tickets at the Stadium? Tickets will be on sale at the Imatu Building next to the stadium on Prince Alfred Road. Can I resell my tickets or use it for commercial purposes such as advertising, promotional competitions or to promote the sales of other … [Read more...] about Josh Groban – All You Need to Know About Attending the Show
You Won’t Go Thirsty at the Springboks All Blacks Game
This Saturday's clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will at least be one where you won't go thirsty and (if necessary) will have ample opportunity to drown your sorrows if the score against the Springboks is not to your liking. The stadium is ensuring that fans will not go hungry or thirsty by providing: A beer garden in the Milner Park area that will accommodate between 7 and 8 thousand spectators 4 Beer gardens on the level 2 outside concourse - a large one on the North and South … [Read more...] about You Won’t Go Thirsty at the Springboks All Blacks Game
Bay Road Closures and Electricity Outages
Traffic Update - accidents were reported yesterday morning in Melbrooks Road, Uitenhage behind the Volkswagen plant. Another one was at the intersection of Commercial and Rundle Road, no injuries were reported in both accidents. Where R75 (Uitenhage Road) intersects with M19 there an accident with 5 minor injuries was reported. At Seaview Road in Bushypark Area, the road is flooded and is closed with traffic officials redirecting traffic in the area. The 3rd Avenue Dip in Newton Park has been … [Read more...] about Bay Road Closures and Electricity Outages
Localized Flooding Affected Several Areas in Nelson Mandela Bay
Localized flooding is affecting several areas in Nelson Mandela Bay as a result of flooding in the city and surrounding peri-urban areas. Although the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in conjunction with the South African Weather Office, Provincial Traffic Department, South African Army and Emergency Services pro-actively informed communities about the imminent persistent rain, the focus of the Joint Operation Centre is to prevent the loss of lives. Staff at the centre handled more than 274 … [Read more...] about Localized Flooding Affected Several Areas in Nelson Mandela Bay
Tippers Creek and Redhouse Residents Could be in for a Wet Night
Residents staying on the banks of the Swartkops River in the Redhouse area are already beginning to park on the land side of the railway line as the approach over the railway line is rapidly filling with water. Low tide is at 3:18 pm and high tide at 9:58 pm. The incoming tide, water overflowing the Groendal dam (estimated at over 300 000 litres per second) and seepage into the Swartkops River Valley is expected to result in an anxious night for all residents along the banks of the Swartkops … [Read more...] about Tippers Creek and Redhouse Residents Could be in for a Wet Night
Please Don’t Return to Uitenhage
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Joint Operations Centre is currently inundated with calls regarding false rumours, sms messages and e-mails going around suggesting people should return to Uitenhage immediately. Residents are requested to ignore these false claims and note that the officials will inform them using load hailers and local radio stations to communicate urgent messages if the situation changes at any point. Access roads to Uitenhage are open and people are still able to … [Read more...] about Please Don’t Return to Uitenhage
The Roving Longhair Road Report
The Longhair travels to Perserverance for her daily dose of employee joy and reports that if you are traveling from Uitenhage to Port Elizabeth along the Redhouse Road exercise due caution as you travel over the bridge between the turn off to Redhouse and Swartkops Sea Salt. At present, just opposite the entrance to the salt factory, there are around 10 vehicles stopped at the side of the road. The presumption is that they hit one of the two massive ever present potholes and now have flat … [Read more...] about The Roving Longhair Road Report
Port Elizabeth Roads Closed due to Flooding
Motorists are warned to proceed with caution today as more heavy rain is expected. This info is as at 5:40 a.m. Roads closed due to flooding: Dip at Third Avenue, Newton Park closed Old Uitenhage Road between Nooitgedacht and Kleinskool Motorists must proceed with care when using these roads: Chatty Dip Redhouse Road Bottom part of Burman Road Qeqe and Solumtu Road Traffic lights not working at the corner of Cape Road and Second Avenue. The municipality is working on … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Roads Closed due to Flooding
Flooding alert update: Storm Subsided in Southerly Direction
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Joint Operation Centre that was formed after a flood alert was issued for Tuesday night, was disbanded at 21:00 after the expected storm subsided in a Southerly direction. Although officials will remain on high alert, the Joint Operations Centre will resume today to ensure order when more heavy rain is expected. By Tuesday afternoon 6 accidents were recorded with one person injured. At this stage residents are being accommodated at the Jarman and … [Read more...] about Flooding alert update: Storm Subsided in Southerly Direction
Several Port Elizabeth Roads Closed Due to Flooding
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has set up a Joint Operating Centre (JOC), as we have received info from SA Weather Services that heavy rain is expected overnight on Tuesday 7 June 2011, which will continue throughout the day today (Wednesday 8 June 2011). Localised flooding is expected today in certain places, particularly in low-lying areas. We have already experienced isolated flooding in some informal areas, but expect the worst on Wednesday. We issue a warning to all our … [Read more...] about Several Port Elizabeth Roads Closed Due to Flooding
Don’t Hoot at the Cyclists Please
Nelson Mandela Bay motorists should remain calm tomorrow (Tuesday, 22 February) when the eyes of the international cycling community will be on Nelson Mandela Bay for the Cell C Tour of South Africa. Rolling road closures require some discipline and understanding from public motorists as well as a commitment to obey traffic officials and marshals. In total 14 international teams are competing in this competition in perhaps the biggest international cycling event since we last had a cycling … [Read more...] about Don’t Hoot at the Cyclists Please
Tour de Addo
The biggest international pro-cycling road event to hit South Africa will see more than 120 cyclists and their entourages as well as 300 members of the media descend on Nelson Mandela Bay this month to take part in Stage 3 of the inaugural Cell C Tour. Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism CEO Mandlakazi Skefile said the incredible exposure given to Nelson Mandela Bay as a tourist destination to not only the competing cyclists who would visit our city but also to the rest of the country and … [Read more...] about Tour de Addo
Cycle Championships Road Closures
Residents must take note of the upcoming road closures during the cycle championships taking place in the Bay: Marine Drive will be a one-way between Admiralty Way and Second Avenue towards town from 6.30am to 6pm on Thursday. People travelling from Schoenmakerskop will be diverted through the NMMU back entrance. On Thursday afternoon, and from 6am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday, a number of roads will be one-ways in the following directions: up Military Road; down Brickmakers … [Read more...] about Cycle Championships Road Closures
