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NMB Youth Day Commemoration

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To commemorate Youth Day, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will tomorrow mark the day under the theme "Gender violence against women and children abuse" at the City Hall. There will be a march from the main Post Office in Govan Mbeki to Vuyisile Mini Square where a formal programme will take place. When: 16 June 2017 Where: City Hall (Reception) Time: 10h00 … [Read more...] about NMB Youth Day Commemoration

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Dr Danny Jordaan’s Youth Day Address

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Extract from a speech by Executive Mayor Dr Danny Jordaan at a packed Gelvandale Stadium during the local Youth Day 40th Commemoration on 16 June 2016: Firstly let me say thank you to the programme director Maria Hermans, the leadership from the interfaith group and those prayers, members of the Mayoral Committee, members of the African National Congress present here and we have many leaders here, members from the youth structures and the leader of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Youth, Comrade … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Dr Danny Jordaan’s Youth Day Address

Nelson Mandela Bay stadium invests in youth

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Staff at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (NMB) are giving back to various communities in support of Youth Month. Included in the stadium’s corporate social investment (CSI) programme is the renovation of the Vukukhanye Edu-Care situated in Vuku Road, KwaZakhele, in Port Elizabeth. The project will include renovating and fixing broken restrooms, painting the premises and creating a ‘creative corner’ with room for some newly sponsored books and toys. “We are very thankful for the support … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay stadium invests in youth

Maimane to commemorate Youth Day in Nelson Mandela Bay

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Tomorrow, 16 June 2015, DA Leader, Mmusi Maimane MP, will commemorate Youth Day in Nelson Mandela Bay. Maimane, alongside NMB Mayoral Candidate, Athol Trollip MPL, DA Eastern Cape Provincial Chairperson, Veliswa Mvenya MPL, and DA Youth Chairperson, Yusuf Cassim MP, will mark Youth Day with a rally at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. The DA has registered significant growth in the Eastern Cape, especially among the youth, having won SRC elections at NMMU and the University of … [Read more...] about Maimane to commemorate Youth Day in Nelson Mandela Bay

Our children need a voice

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Picture the life of a child bride, a life where her much older husband and in-laws demand immediate and repeated childbearing. She is forced into a life of that exposes her to irreparable mental and physical damage. Tuesday, 16 June 2015 is not only Youth Day but also the Day of the African Child 2015, highlighting this year's sobering theme: 25 Years after the Adoption of the African Children's Charter: Accelerating our Collective Efforts to End Child Marriage in Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa … [Read more...] about Our children need a voice

March with a Purpose on June 16

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Brand South Africa in partnership with the SABC will commemorate Youth Day by reinvigorating the spirit of pride, patriotism and active citizenship among young people in the Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth. Kick starting the event with a march by various stakeholders, participants, and youth from 5 schools under the theme ‘March with a Purpose' - Brand South Africa aims to inspire, empower and celebrate youth from the Eastern Cape for the great strides that they make for improved quality of life … [Read more...] about March with a Purpose on June 16

Chohan and Jordaan to celebrate Youth Day in NMB

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The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Fatima Chohan, will be visiting the Ndlambe Local Municipality in Alexandria and the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality on the 15th and 16th of June to celebrate Youth Day. On 15 June, she will meet with the Ndlambe local municipality leadership, led by the Mayor and the Ndlambe Home Affairs Stakeholder forum to discuss the position of vulnerable youth, the late registration of birth campaign and recent occurrences of xenophobia. This will be … [Read more...] about Chohan and Jordaan to celebrate Youth Day in NMB

Friday Rant – NMBM ‘Communications’

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One would have a reasonable expectation that when replying to a direct email sent to you by a person qualified in COMMUNICATIONS that you would receive a reply back. In my experience I DO NOT EVER receive replies from the so called 'communication experts' in the local Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality Communications Office. If I actually thought that they were relevant then I would be irritated. In actual fact one can write EXACTLY the reply that they will make without even … [Read more...] about Friday Rant – NMBM ‘Communications’

R2.2 million For Port Elizabeth Youth Day Celebrations

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The R2.2 budget approved by the Premier for the national Youth Day celebrations hosted by the provincial arm of the National Youth Development Agency, at the Wolfson Stadium in KwaZekhele and to be addressed by President Jacob Zuma are exorbitant. This is a huge amount to spend on a single event. This expenditure needs to be monitored extremely carefully because after the NYDA splurged millions on the World Youth Festival, we do not have much confidence in their ability to ensure that this … [Read more...] about R2.2 million For Port Elizabeth Youth Day Celebrations

Metro’s Chief Whip Appeals for Non-racialism and Unity Amongst Youth

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s new appointed Chief Whip, Cllr Feziwe Sibeko (ANC) delivered a heartfelt appeal to youth of all races to strive for non-racialism and unity at a full sitting of council yesterday 14 June. "As we commemorate June 16, the country has witnessed the ugly face of racism, sexism, xenophobia and male chauvinism. This forces young people to wage a battle in solving the colour line, moving beyond merely identifying racism as a persisting challenge to unite in … [Read more...] about Metro’s Chief Whip Appeals for Non-racialism and Unity Amongst Youth

Danny Jordaan to Address Youth at Central Youth Day Street Jam

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Port Elizabeth's Youth Day celebrations will see Nelson Mandela Bay's youth movements unite to showcase the city's talent at the Youth Day Street Jam in Parliament Street, Central on 16 June from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. FIFA Local Organizing Committee chief executive, Dr Danny Jordaan will also address the youth at the event. "The point of the Youth Day Street Jam is to create solidarity amongst the youth of the city in a fun, interactive environment," said Schaik Hewitt, co-founder of local … [Read more...] about Danny Jordaan to Address Youth at Central Youth Day Street Jam