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Nelson Mandela Bay’s R25 Billion machine The Coega SEZ 6th annual report, launched in partnership with Stats SA at the Coega Vulindlela Accommodation and Conference Centre in Gqeberha on 24 March 2025 showed some interesting numbers. The survey, audited by Stats SA, took into account the financial performance of 57 enterprises (tenants) in the Coega …
In this article we attempt to explain why some areas in Nelson Mandela Bay face more frequent outages or lower water pressure by looking at the “blueprint” upon which the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) grid was built. Historical Context: The Architecture of Our Bay To understand why a pylon collapses in Bushy Park or why …
Pinpointing the exact “start” and “end” of Apartheid is a bit like measuring a tide; while racial segregation was woven into the fabric of the region for centuries, the formal, legal machinery of Grand Apartheid was built and dismantled through specific legislative acts. If we look strictly at the first statute established by the National …
The EP Queens added more misery to the Border Ladies’ season by outplaying them 36-10 in Gqeberha, scoring six tries in an exciting afternoon of Pick n Pay WSL 1 rugby at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The Queens were good value for money from the start and romped into a 24-0 lead at the …
In Friday night’s rugby clash of the ex-Springbok coaches, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Allister Coetzee’s EP side were beaten by Heyneke Meyer’s SWD Eagles. In Gqeberha, the SWD Eagles claimed a determined 26–22 victory over Eastern Province in an exciting clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, where the hosts started with intent, …
When Elephants Fight Over Water, Humans Suffer 65% of our Water Comes from a NON Drought Area Why does the NMB NOT have their own dams? Drought Declaration After the declaration of a Drought in Nelson Mandela Bay, there are many citizens and those in business wondering if our politicians are actually living in this …
Eastern Province face the Eagles in a sunset derby in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in a 17h00 clash that features two former Springbok coaches. Allister Coetzee’s EP side have shown flashes of promise, but they are still looking for a full 80-minute performance. They’re coming up against an SWD Eagles side that is arguably …
SANZAAR’s Rugby Championship U20 competition returns to the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, when the best junior talent from South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina converges on Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape at the end of April. The southern hemisphere’s next generation of stars descend on the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole for the second …
Last week on Friday afternoon I found a business that could supply me with 5l bottles of White Vinegar. I use White Vinegar, Salt and Dishwashing Liquid as an eco friendly weed killer. An employee at the business tried to get hold of his boss to complete the sale – no answer… twice. Said employee …
Three men appeared in the Gqeberha Magistrate’s Court, South Africa on Monday 16 March 2026 on 48 fraud charges linked to an alleged R11.9-million dairy scam. Vivian David Sass (66), Aladin Freddie Sass (41) and Cheslin Peter Sass (40) were arrested by the Hawks and released on R15,000 bail each. They are accused of selling …
Dafabet Warriors batter Jordan Hermann has been ruled out of the remainder of the five-match T20 International (T20I) series against New Zealand with a right hamstring injury. The left-hander sustained the injury while fielding in his debut match on Sunday at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui and subsequently left the field without returning to …
SA Cup defending champions, the Airlink Pumas, earned a second wins over EP this past weekend. The Airlink Pumas treated the Mbombela Stadium crowd to a commanding 47–10 victory over Eastern Province in their Friday evening encounter. The champions struck early when Andrew Kota dotted down, setting the tone for a lively opening period. EP …
The Isuzu Bulls Daisies stepped up another gear in Pretoria, scoring 11 tries as they pummelled the EP Queens by 71-5 in their Pick n Pay Women’s Super League clash at Loftus Versfeld. For the defending champions, it was a productive afternoon as even with a tweaked squad, they still went through their gears smoothly …
At least for archaic old farts such as I – more used to playing outside than in a game or chat room… In my real world business, time and success is marked by left field items such as attending client funerals*, the quiet satisfaction of hearing a client order a service every month for years …
I wonder if the Municipality has factored in the estimated R12 Million per annum hidden cost stemming from the recent collapse of a pylon on the Chelsea line? The Solar Industry is lucky enough to have a big hitter salesperson from Eskom. Commonly known as Mr Loadshedding, phones are guaranteed to start ringing the moment …
Round 5 of the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1 kicks off at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday. The EP Queens will arrive in Pretoria knowing that they can create history when they meet the Isuzu Bulls Daisies, but knowledge and application are two different things. They have a settled side with some …
The SA Cup second round kicks off 18h30 on Friday evening in Potchefstroom where Leopards host the Toyota Cheetahs at Olen Park. That encounter is followed by the Nelspruit match at 19h00, when the Airlink Pumas entertain Eastern Province. Hosts Airlink Pumas have the upper hand in this match the past two years, beating EP …
Scrolling through a neighbourhood WhatsApp group this morning I saw a message asking; “Hello, do we have water in [name of suburb]?” Some kind soul replied thus; “I’m trying to Google this but have no internet so can’t answer… Sorry!” WTF? Was that a sarcastic joking reply or have we come so far along the …
To understand the financial impact of smart automation (local electrical contractors, Straton Electrical, offer industrial scale automation as well as commercial and private automation) in the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMBM) area, we first have to look at the Inclining Block Tariff (IBT) structure for the 2025/26 financial year. Under this system, the municipality charges a …
For residents and property owners in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM), electricity costs have seen a significant upward trajectory over the last six years. Under the Inclining Block Tariff (IBT) system, the more you consume, the more you pay per unit. The following article tracks the highest domestic tariff- specifically the top consumption block …
There are some that would welcome such a thing and there are some that would not. Would You? A simple Name Change from Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) to Mandela Bay Democratic Alliance (MBDA) – is this on the cards for after the 2026 Local Elections?
Eastern Province made a good start but couldn’t last the pace as the Valke won their match 29-23 in Gqeberha. Eastern Province opened the new SA Cup season with promise but were ultimately reeled in by a composed Valke outfit to lose 23–29 in their opening round meeting in Gqeberha on Friday. EP struck immediately …
In Gqeberha, Aseza Hele scored a hat-trick against her former team as the Sanlam Boland Dames romped away to beat the EP Queens 41-29, with the victory keeping them in the title race. The Sanlam Boland Dames stayed third on the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1 log with a good win over the …
In the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1, the EP Queens have won their matches against the Golden Lions and Sharks with good attacking rugby. They have a good blend of power in the pack and strike runners in the backs to make any trip to Gqeberha an uncomfortable visit. The EP Queens meet …
Eastern Province and the Valke will open the 2026 SA Cup season at 17h00 on Friday 6 March at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. EP – coached by former Springbok head coach Allister Coetzee – will look to build on a 2025 campaign that saw them win four of their nine matches and …
We have become so inured to looking at the problem (hole) that we have forgotten how to look at the benefits (doughnut). On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, during the unveiling of the 10-meter-tall bronze statues of Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo in eThekwini, President Cyril Ramaphosa used the occasion to link the legacies of Mandela …
Cheaper power hope: Merafe Resources says Eskom and the government support (in principle) a new electricity price for ferrochrome smelters: 62 cents per kWh. But it’s not final yet because the regulator, Nersa, must still approve the deal and the contract details. How does 62c Compare? Now that amount is cheaper than the kWh price …
Come Saturday evening, the race to become the first champion of the rebranded Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1 could be over for at least three teams after just three rounds of the competition. For the EP Queens their results in Gqeberha will be crucial to stay in the race as another defeat could …
The Springboks will kick off a novel 2026 season against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday, 20 June – the second home fixture between the teams in as many seasons – at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha – exactly two weeks before their inaugural Nations Championship match against England at Ellis Park. Tickets for …
The Free State Women delivered a strong second half performance in Bloemfontein, overhauling the EP Queens by scoring 14 unanswered points as they claimed their first win of the season at Toyota Stadium, by 21-12. Both sides had their moments in the opening half, but it took just over 20 minutes for the first score. …
