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Executive Mayor Cllr Babalwa Lobishe is leading a high-level delegation from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) on a strategic business tour to Luanda, Angola. The delegation includes the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture, Cllr Bassie Kamana, senior municipal officials, Acting ED for EDTA Mr Wandisile Makwabe, Acting COO Adv. Ngoqo, …
We at MyNMB have been tracking the reported water leak repairs and electricity disconnection blitz operations for six months now. The last Municipal Electricity Disconnection blitz elicited lots of chatter on social media – predictably it was an ‘us’ and ‘them’ chatter with residents in the poorer areas delighting in how the municipality has made …
After recently reading a scam advisory from Capitec Bank cautioning online shoppers purchasing goods at lesser known online destinations to be, well, cautious, Capitec gave a number of pointers – one of which I do use a lot: Type the name of the online business into your favourite search engine and append the word ‘scam’ …
In the run up to the local elections we see many political outreach programmes to citizens of South Africa. Some Mayors – here’s looking at you Babalwa – will attend the opening of an envelope if it serves their political agenda. Our social media newsfeeds are littered with these events – truth be told a …
You have heard of State Capture – read on to find out about Crumb Capture: Yesterday the Executive Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality released the following statement: The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality proudly welcomes the landmark 10-year agreement between Transnet and United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK), a powerful vote of confidence in South …
The Impact Community Theatre Company proudly presents the return of one of the year’s most popular musical events – Blast from the Past! This high-energy celebration of classic hits is back and better than ever, promising two unforgettable hours of toe-tapping, sing-along magic that spans four decades of chart-topping favourites. Whether you grew up with …
At the advent of the fibre network rollout our streets and pavements were riddled with work gangs digging up our roads and pavements in order to lay cables. I think that our Municipality, by allowing this to happen and not taking control of the situation, have created a monster AND lost out on a bucket …
Embrace style to raise funds for abused women and children at Yokhuselo Haven. Find your style this women’s month on Friday 8 August at the Voice of Courage Fashion Show, while giving a helping hand to victims of gender based violence at Yokhuselo Haven. For the second year, Boardwalk and Camelot Spa will partner with …
This is a bit personal so bear with me… My partner and children purchased tickets to the Springboks v Italy Test Match this past Saturday 12 July 2025. They took up their seats and watched the Springbok Women play Canada. Then along came someone saying that Sue and the boys were in their seats. Lo …
With reference to the recent announcement by NMB Executive Mayor, Babalwa Lobishe that the responsibility for running of the stadium has been taken away from the MBDA. Lobishe used the word REVIEW and not TERMINATION in her initial announcement. MBDA and SARU used the word TERMINATION and not REVIEW – so already we had questions. …
Wiese was a bit disappointed to not be on the field at the same time as his brother, Jasper Wiese, who was sent off in a Red Card Incident. The brothers are the 37th set of brothers to have represented the Springboks. Cobus Wiese returns to the Springbok team after breaking his neck in 2018. …
Quesada says he was ‘surprised’ by the Springbok ‘shenanigans’ on game day but refused to be pressed further. Despite playing against 14 players for most of the Test match the Azzuri failed to cross the tryline and lost 45-0 on the day – preserving the Springboks 100% Win Record at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. …
Despite playing with 14 players for most of the Test match the Springboks redeemed themselves in their second tests match against Italy on Saturday 12 July 2025 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. The young team bested Italy 45-0 on the day – preserving the Springboks 100% Win Record at the Nelson Mandela …
No – this is not one of Rassie’s crazy rugby variations that somehow always seem to work… In the days since 1994 we have had 7 Springbok Rugby players hit the magical 100 test match goal. On Saturday 12 July 2025, Willie le Roux will become the 8th Springbok to hit this milestone when the …
The Carling Currie Cup First Division will go down to the wire on Friday when the Valke, currently in top spot on the log, face a tricky trip down to Gqeberha where third-placed Eastern Province await at 15h00. If they win in the Eastern Cape, the East Randers will finish first. The Elephants will take …
After a dream debut for the Springboks against Wales on 22 June 2025 it has taken more than a year and a long injury lay-off for Edwill van der Merwe to earn his second cap against Italy in the Springboks second test match of 2025 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 12 July 2025. …
Number 10 Manie Libbok (DHL Stormers) – 19 caps, 98 pts (1t, 30c, 11p) and Number 6 Marco van Staden (Vodacom Bulls) – 26 caps, 20 pts (4t) field media questions on Wednesday 9 July 2025 ahead of the Springboks v Italy Test match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay …
Willie le Roux will become the eighth Springbok centurion on Saturday when South Africa meet Italy in the second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, in a new-look team which will be led by Salmaan Moerat and includes three uncapped players on the bench. The players in Springbok …
At a press conference held at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium this afternoon, Executive Mayor Lobishe referred to the reported ‘termination’ of the MBDA’s mandate over the stadium as a normal ‘review’ process that was underway. THIS, in contrast to what The Herald reported earlier and what SARU have just said in their press release: …
Thomas Joubert ‘The Tank’ du Toit is a South African professional rugby union player for the South Africa national team and Bath Rugby in the Gallagher Premiership. His regular position is prop and he is comfortable with ‘swinging’ from Loose head to Tight head prop whenever required. The Springboks have a chance to redeem themselves …
Following a disappointing win against Italy at Loftus Versveld on 5 July, Peyper was asked ahead of the second test in Gqeberha on Saturday 12 July, how will the Springboks deal with the criticism and recover. Peyper, who is a four-time South African Referee of the Year, announced his retirement from match officiating after 2023’s …
DA supports Tshwane municipal manager amid ANC’s challenge – IOL IOL … Nelson Mandela Bay. He added that Mettler was also involved in drafting the White Paper on Local Government in the late 1990s, making him one of … Mayor boots MBDA into touch – The Herald The Herald Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Babalwa Lobishe has …
You know that feeling you get in your gut of impending doom? That one that festers in the pit of your stomach and you cannot shake it? Well, ever since the MBDA Legacy Award dinner (which featured former Executive Mayors Wayile and Faku – who spoke about “On How to Fix Nelson Mandela Bay“) at …
The formula to win an election these days seems to be one that involves constant exposure of your political party in as many forms of media as possible. That you pay lip service to fixing our many service delivery problems is also a benefit. Now – these campaigns cost money – and, if you employ …
The Transnet National Ports Authority has issued a Request for Proposals for the appointment of a terminal operator to fund, design, develop, construct, operate, maintain and eventually transfer a liquid bulk terminal at the Port of Ngqura, for a concession period of 25 years. Now – we have heard this song too numerous times before …
Let me start by saying that Andrew and I have a relationship calling for first name basis – good or bad I don’t care as I have always found Andrew to be a caring soul. BUT, we need to look at this in the context of employer – employee. The MP’s all have an employer …
Whilst at the MBDA dinner honouring former Executive Mayor, Nceba Faku I had a number of thought provoking conversations with activists and former politicians at the coal face. As a jumping off point I heartily encourage everyone to venture outside of their comfort zone to engage with people from across the political spectrum – you …
On Friday evening 27 June 2025 the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) presented a Lifetime Legacy in Action Award to former Executive Mayor, Nceba Faku. Faku was South Africa’s first black Executive Mayor of a Metro and well known for his Vision 2020 project. Included in that project was the formation of the MBDA as …
Lets Make the Pimps and Dealers responsible for identifying the most addicted and providing a large portion of the money needed to wean people off of their addiction! * Seems like we humans never learn from our past mistakes and addiction to various products and brands that, after time, are proven to be harmful to …
There is an old joke that goes along the lines of; “How can you tell someone went to Grey School? They will tell you!” BUT, what a lot of them will NOT tell you is just how many present and past pupils have been supported by various Old Grey Boys through the years. So, let …
