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Electricity Tariffs Comparisons – NMB Appears in the List We Don’t Like

Using public data supplied by NERSA I put the spreadsheet through the AI mill for a summary of the tariffs – ONLY for Domestic Credit (Conventional) meters on the highest scale. From that we developed: A table comparing the domestic electricity prices for all the major metropolitan municipalities in South Africa A summary of the …

Dear Retief: I Am Struggling to Understand

The DA in Nelson Mandela Bay just successfully challenged and temporarily reversed the recent Electricity Hike. In the process we returned to the immoral and nonsensical (in normal business practice) IBT Tariffs. Today the DA are leading a protest in Motherwell against a reduction in the ATTP services that indigent households receive. Now, Listen Carefully: …

Sorry for you Israel/South Africa

Seen in a bid document: “I, the bidder, certify that my company will not be using services or material coming from Israel.” The reason given for this 2024 decision was that a board ruling required the bid seeker to refrain from entering into business negotiations and/or contractual agreements with businesses and/or companies of Israeli origin …

About That Kinkelbos Roadblock

In sharp contrast to the unfortunates below our experience was pleasant going through the Kinkelbos Roadblock. Nicholas and I were in high spirits as we were off for a boy’s weekend sailing on Wriggleswade Dam as guests of the East London Yacht Club for their annual Frostbite Regatta. Images of the sailing here. We were …

IBT Restoration After Court Order – Another View

Today the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality was ordered by the High Court to revert to the Inclining Block Tariff (IBT) applicable to qualifying domestic electricity consumers, subject to the regulatory approvals and implementation processes prescribed by the Court. Let us be BRUTALLY HONEST in examining this ‘victory’ against the ‘Cabal of Corruption’: It is in …

The Subtle Racist Slur That Slaps US in the Face

We all know the sensitivity surrounding trigger words as simple as ‘they’ or ‘them’. There is another set of words that triggers the tinkling of racism bells and they are contained in the unanswered question posed whenever the ANC is mentioned as being less than able to punch their way out of a wet paper …

Will the DA Win Today’s Court Challenge?

With reference to the COURT CHALLENGE today against the increased electricity tariffs – I have one thing to say: If the complainants had read my 16 April 2026 article on this very same subject they could have brought the action BEFORE the implementation date. See: https://mynmb.co.za/the-most-significant-structural-shift-in-local-electricity-pricing-in-over-a-decade/ See the points at the top of the article …

Drugs on the Street – I was Shocked

The areas of lower Richmond Hill and Central are punch drunk and reeling from neglect and crime. Oftentimes we get a wake up call from people foreign to the area and you will be shocked and sad to see how one tourist observed this historical area of Gqeberha. This video – In Central They is …

News24 and Gary: Where There is Smoke There is Fire (and why I won’t P on them)

With reference to the woes that News24 and friend Gary are going through at the moment… I want to relate two separate incidents that made me lose all trust in both of them. The first incident was when I lent my power bank and lightning cable to one of them. I was faithfully promised that …

Why the Government is Promoting Bad Parenting

Imagine that you made a deal with your teenagers; “Tidy your room, make your bed, hang your clothes up and do your homework in order to receive your pocket money!” In my castle if they don’t do they don’t get. I am sure that you will agree with me. I dread the day that my …

Water: A Tale of Two Cities

I monitor the dam levels for Cape Town and Nelson Mandela Bay on a daily basis. If you are familiar with this proverb – “For want of a nail, the shoe was lost; for want of a shoe, the horse was lost; and for why the horse was lost, the rider was lost,” which warns …

Dear NMB, Here is a Water Thought

Remember that old saying; “Buy land, they don’t make it anymore”? Well, something similar applies to water too. Except that that one goes like this; “The utilities that lose the least amount of water during delivery are the ones that will thrive and remain profitable.” You Are Welcome! Related: Looming Bankruptcy for Global Water Utilities

Just Because Gayton is Being Slammed in the News

Our friend Gayton does get around – in comparison Gary is a cattle class peasant – here Gayton Mckenzie speaks on Buying Flu Tablets in Japan (and trusting John Steenhuisen): https://youtu.be/0l7n6xKhwIU (or watch below). Gayton Mckenzie speech at the opening of the St Peters Precinct, South End, Gqeberha – September 2025. Don’t mess with Gary …

Water Tankers – NOT a NEW Thing in Gqeberha

I came across an image in my archives titled ‘Supplying Water during recent shortage, April, 1912’ and ‘With Compliments from the Castle Brewery, Port Elizabeth’. So, here is a message to the MOANERS who yearn for the ‘Old Days’ – things were not THAT different then. The only thing that has changed these days is …

Sad Exit for EP

The Valke progressed to the First Division final after an easy victory over Eastern Province this past weekend. The Valke’s 44-12 win over Eastern Province in Gqeberha secured them a second successive spot in the finals of the Currie Cup. The Valke put on an impressive second half display to defeat Eastern Province in Gqeberha …

How About A North End Lake Superyacht Marina?

I read with growing disquiet today that Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront will soon offer a Superyacht Marina – as in this year! It is a well documented fact that Superyacht Owners are constantly seeking unique and affordable berths for their vessels. Many seek to winterise and maintain their vessels in secure facilities. Over the years …

EP Deserve Our Support

And for this reason: Under the guidance of former Springbok coach Allister Coetzee, EP have emerged as one of the competition’s most improved sides. The Elephants have displayed resilience and consistency throughout the campaign, earning several important victories to secure a home play-off in this year’s Currie Cup competition. The Carling Currie Cup reaches a …

NMBM Says ‘Supplement’ – I Wonder if they Misspelt ‘Replace’

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has elevated cleaning and greening as one of its key priority areas to achieve the broader medium- to long-term goal of sustainable development. At the centre of this commitment is accelerating and improving the efficiency of door-to-door refuse collection, while intensifying efforts to eliminate illegal dumping. To demonstrate this commitment …

WP Finish on Top at Grey High

Western Province scored six tries to beat Western Province XV in the final match of the FNB U18 Craven Week at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Saturday. WP recorded their third-straight victory at the tournament on Saturday, while the Valke, South Western Districts, Griquas, Blue Bulls, Leopards, Boland and the Sharks claimed wins on …

Nelson, Tonjeni and Marivate Fly EP Flag High

Ten players who were part of the two squads last year have been included in the SA Schools teams of the Class of 2026 following another highly successful FNB U18 Craven Week at Grey High School in Gqeberha. (Images from the matches on 1600.co.za) The SA Schools and SA Schools ‘A’ squads were finalised on …

9 EP Girls in SA Teams

Six members from last year’s SA U18 Girls squad have been included in the first SA Schools Girls groups named by SA Rugby at the conclusion of yet another very successful FNB U18 Girls Week in Gqeberha. It’s the first time the two SA Schools Girls squads have been named. They will face each other …

EP Quietly Getting on With it

The Carling Currie Cup First Division competition has been remarkably tight throughout the season. With the Dotsure SWD Eagles already through and Border eliminated, the remaining four contenders – Eastern Province, the Valke, Griffons and Leopards – enter the weekend knowing that every point could determine whether their season continues beyond Saturday. The race for …

Superb Fightback From Western Province

Western Province XV overturned a nine-point half-time deficit to beat the Golden Lions on day four of the FNB U18 Craven Week, while the Griffons, Pumas and Blue Bulls were also victorious at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Thursday. Images: https://1600.co.za/client-galleries/gallery/sport/rugby/2026-craven-week/9-july-craven-week-golden-lions-v-western-province/ WP XV maintained their perfect record at the FNB U18 Craven Week tournament …

Grey High: Schoolboy Rugby at it’s Best

Western Province edged the Sharks on the third day of the FNB U18 Craven Week in Gqeberha, while the Leopards, Eastern Province and Free State were also among the winners at Grey High School on Wednesday. Images from the WP v Sharks Thriller: https://1600.co.za/client-galleries/gallery/sport/rugby/2026-craven-week/8-july-craven-week-wp-v-sharks/ Day three of the FNB U18 Craven Week witnessed several tight …

Grey High: WP edge Lions

Western Province, Border and Eastern Province claimed important wins in the second round of the FNB U18 Girls Week tournament at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Wednesday. WP, EP, the Valke, Griffons and South Western Districts banked their second wins of the tournament on Wednesday, while Border, the Pumas and Griquas rebounded from losses …

Stop and Think of Our NMB Communications Team

Who, every day of their lives, have to report on the failings of the very institution that they represent. It must be so disheartening to report on failures day after day, month after month, year after year AND still draw a salary whilst waiting fearfully for some jumped up politician to look at you unfavourably …

Lions claim Jukskei Derby spoils

The Golden Lions edged the Blue Bulls on day two of the FNB U18 Craven Week, while Border, Griquas and Western Province XV were also among the winners at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Tuesday. The second day of the tournament served up a series of fascinating contests, with 42 tries scored over the …

Free State and WP lay down early markers at FNB Craven Week

Free State were the biggest winners on day one of the FNB U18 Craven Week at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Monday, while Western Province, Boland and the Sharks also recorded victories. South African rugby’s leading schoolboys and girls descended on Grey High School this past Monday to compete in the opening round of …

Craven Week 2026 – Daily Results

This is a continually updated page giving you day by day scores and coverage: The u18 Craven Week kicked off on Monday, 6 July 2026, at Grey High School in Gqeberha. Photos: Photos from the week here: https://1600.co.za/client-galleries/gallery/sport/rugby/ Boys U18 Results: Day 1: Boland 39–20 Leopards (FT) – Boland secured a stunning second-half comeback victory …

EP Move to Second

In the penultimate round of Carling Currie Cup First Division league action Eastern Province moved into the top two with one round to go until the playoffs. EP boosted their push for home semi-final place with a composed 22-12 win over the Griffons in Gqeberha, after leading 10-7 at halftime. Maxwell Klaasen opened the scoring …

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