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Nelson Mandela Bay News and Stuff
First – A bit of background and a lesson to the DA to acknowledge the HARD WORK done by ordinary citizens leading up to the Makhanda Court’s decision. In other words – please don’t put out a release that seeks to claim victory on the back of well meaning citizens… Yesterday, Rod Amner from Grocotts …
For me there are 4 sets of numbers driving the ANC’s continued success at the polls: Electricity Theft Assistance to the Poor Voter Statistics Social Grants What The Numbers Show Every single one of the people involved in the above numbers can be seen as a touchpoint (subscriber?) for the ruling government. Every single time …
Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking is proud to announce the Top 10 finalists of its 2026 Kasi SME National Pitch Challenge, which forms part of the bank’s Kasi SME Summit taking place in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, on Thursday, 27 August 2026. Representing the Eastern Cape as a provincial winner and Top 10 national finalist …
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was first performed on 1 March 1968 at the Colet Court School in Hammersmith, London. This short, 22-minute pop cantata, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber (20 years old at the time of this first performance) and Tim Rice, debuted in front of an audience of about 200 parents for …
There is a certain State Owned Company (SOE) that has been sending me information and enquiries related to their outstanding and ongoing accounts with a private business in Gqeberha. Luckily for this business I am acquainted with the owner and have kindly forward these e-mails on to him for the last 10 years. As an …
If one takes the trendline of Spar Shares from May 2024 (R149.87) to today 18 August 2026 (R41.42) one can clearly see that the trend is in a steady sharp decline. The SPAR Group Limited (trading under the ticker SPP on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange) reached its all-time high share price on 25 February 2018, …
Nelson Mandela Bay has had it’s fair share of woes and Municipal Managers since 2000. The Democratic Alliance intends laying criminal charges against 10 municipal managers from nine municipalities over repeated failures in financial management and accountability and the TOP TWO are from municipalities adjacent to ours: 1. Makana Local Municipality (Eastern Cape): Mr. Pumelelo …
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 …
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: …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
