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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality acknowledges today’s High Court Order relating to the Municipality’s domestic electricity tariff structure for the 2026/2027 financial year. The Order, granted by agreement between the parties in respect of Part A of the proceedings, provides a legal framework for the restoration of the Inclining Block Tariff (IBT) applicable to qualifying …
Statement by Retief Odendaal MPL – DA NMB Mayoral Candidate: High Court orders NMB Municipality to reinstate Inclining Block Tariff for domestic electricity customers. We set out to interdict what we deemed to be unlawful electricity hikes as a result of fundamentally flawed public participation processes. The DA exposed this abuse of power, challenged it, …
NELSON MANDELA BAY MUNICIPALITY LAUNCHES R60 MILLION ACCELERATED POTHOLE REPAIR PROGRAMME The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has launched a R60 million accelerated pothole repair and road maintenance programme to restore roads damaged by severe weather and improve the condition of the Metro’s transport network. Recognising that potholes remain one of the biggest daily frustrations for …
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Kwanobuhle has launched a murder investigation after the bodies of three males, all with gunshot wounds, were discovered in bushes opposite Thuthula Street, Peace Village, in Kwanobuhle this morning, 3 August 2026. The grim discovery was made at approximately 09:35 after police were alerted to the scene. Upon …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Electricity and Energy Directorate wishes to advise residents and affected stakeholders of a planned electricity shutdown to allow for essential maintenance and repairs to the electricity network. LOCATION: Swartkops Substation (66kV Yard) SCHEDULED DATES: Primary: Sunday, 9 August 2026 Alternative (if required): Sunday, 16 August 2026 TIME: 07:00 – 19:00 …
JEFFREY’S BAY – Excellent operational synergy and rapid response led to the swift arrest of four suspects and recovery of jewellery to the estimated amount of more than 3 million rands within hours of an armed business robbery at a local jewellery store in Jeffrey’s Bay. According to police reports on Sunday, 2 August 2026 …
Statement by Andrew Whitfield MPL – DA Leader of the Official Opposition in the Eastern Cape Legislature: 981,943 people are estimated to have moved from the Eastern Cape to other provinces between 2016 and 2026. Economic decline drives skilled residents away, and the resulting loss of skills further weakens the economy. The DA will table …
The 2026 Enactus South Africa National Exposition once again showcased the power of student-led innovation, entrepreneurship and social impact, with Nelson Mandela University’s Batho Pele BioLoop Africa Farm project taking top honours as the 2026 Enactus South Africa National Champion. The initiative transforms food, organic and plastic waste into sustainable resources using technologies such as …
The host cities and the brand for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 were revealed today at a spectacular launch event in Johannesburg as South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia prepare to host the tournament in October and November. The pinnacle white-ball tournament returns to Africa after 24 years when the world’s top 14 teams …
By Luvuko Nkwenkwe, Employment Relations Coordinator, Coega Development Corporation: South Africa’s construction industry operates under relentless pressure. Contractors are expected to deliver projects on time, within budget and to exacting quality standards while navigating rising input costs, community expectations and increasingly complex Media Release – CDC/CEO-MR-004-2025 1 infrastructure projects. In this environment, productivity is often …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has welcomed the launch of the TrackAdapt Project, a groundbreaking climate adaptation initiative that will strengthen the Municipality’ s efforts to build a resilient, sustainable and climate-smart metropolitan city. The project, implemented by the African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI) at the University of Cape Town in partnership with the …
Editor: Considering that the Sailun Group has it’s headquarters in the Shibei District, Qingdao, China one would assume that beleaguered Deputy Mayor, Gary van Niekerk would have been first to claim this victory OR, were his many trips to China a sham? Anyway, Executive Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Councillor Babalwa Lobishe, has …
DESPATCH – SAPS Despatch are appealing to anyone who may have more information that can assist in the investigation on the murder of a 35 year old male victim in Bayland to contact the investigator of the case. On 28 July 2026 at about 15:35 SAPS Despatch was alerted to a murder at Bayland, Despatch. …
Electricity distribution security remains central to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s strategy to stimulate economic growth, attract investment and improve the reliability of essential municipal services. As part of the Municipality’s ongoing infrastructure renewal programme, R60 million has been allocated towards two strategic electricity infrastructure projects in the Summerstrand and Coega areas that will strengthen …
LOOKING for that special event to celebrate Women’s Month in Nelson Mandela Bay? Look no further than your favourite regional mall for The Big on Style Baywest Fashion Showcase. The multi-tenant runway event celebrating Women's Month takes place from 11:00 to 13:00 on Saturday, 8 August at the Baywest Mall Centre Court. Much more than …
The new Volkswagen Caravelle eHybrid is available for sale in South Africa. Few vehicles in automotive history have earned the enduring affection and recognition of the Volkswagen Bus. For more than seven decades, it has transcended its role as a mode of transport to become a symbol of freedom, entrepreneurship, family and community. From the …
GQEBERHA – The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gelvandale has opened a murder docket following the discovery of the body of an 18-year-old woman at a residence in Mountview Drive, Malabar, on 28 July 2026. The deceased was reported missing at SAPS Gelvandale on Sunday, 26 July 2026, at approximately 15:30. Police immediately initiated …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is committed to ensuring that its buildings are safe and accessible for people with disabilities, both for municipal employees and the public we serve. During the 2026/27 financial year, the Municipality has budgeted R11 million to replace seven lifts at municipal buildings that house key service delivery directorates. The buildings …
DESPATCH – SAPS Despatch is appealing to anyone who may have more information on the murder of a female victim, Yandiswa Ngesi (32 years) in Despatch, to contact the investigating officer of the case. According to the report, it is alleged that on 26 July 2026 at about 08:00, the son of the deceased went …
Statement by Retief Odendaal MPL – DA NMB Mayoral Candidate: The fight for the soul of Nelson Mandela Bay reached the Union Buildings today, as I hand delivered requests of intervention directly to the Presidency and the Police Ministry in Pretoria. I was joined by DA Tshwane Mayoral Candidate, Alderman Cilliers Brink, in delivering a …
A R379,346 Imvaba Cooperative Fund incentive is driving the growth and commercialisation prospects of the award-winning family-owned Milani Macethe Poultry Production Primary Cooperative in Kariega, Eastern Cape. The Milani Macethe Poultry Production Primary Cooperative says the funding of R379 346.83 is comprised of R264,984.00 for infrastructure rehabilitation, and R114,362.83 in additional funding for processing and …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says that they are pleased to confirm that the municipal water supply system has fully recovered following the repair of the burst 500 mm pipeline. Water supply has been restored across the metro, and teams are currently focused on replenishing reservoirs to increase storage levels and strengthen security of supply …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber and North End Business Cluster lead local drowning prevention drive with first Pink Rescue Buoys installed in Nelson Mandela Bay. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) on 24 July 2026 welcomed the installation of the first three Pink Rescue Buoys in Nelson Mandela Bay, marking the start of a …
Simon Williams, NSRI Gqeberha deputy station commander, said: At 18h35, Saturday, 25 July, our NSRI rescue craft Bay Guardian was launched, accompanied by MEX (Maritime Extrication) crew and an EC Government Health EMS rescue paramedic, for a maritime medical evacuation operation of a 27 year old Filipino male seafarer suffering a medical condition onboard a …
At 08h23, Sunday, 26 July, NSRI Port Alfred duty crew were activated following eyewitness reports of a RHIB (rigid hull inflatable boat) capsized in the Kowie River Mouth, Port Alfred, with 2 people reported to be in the water. Our duty crew responded to our NSRI Port Alfred station 11 rescue base where the NSRI …
As international companies increasingly seek new destinations for global business services operations, Nelson Mandela Bay is positioning itself to secure a greater share of one of South Africa's fastest-growing export industries. To accelerate this ambition, the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has established a dedicated Global Business Services (GBS) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Sector …
Simon Williams, NSRI Gqeberha deputy station commander, said: At 04h15, Wednesday, 22 July, NSRI Gqeberha duty crew were activated following a request for medical assistance from a bulk carrier motor vessel, at the time heading towards Algoa Bay from the South. Communications, in cooperation with the motor vessel, NSRI EOC (Emergency Operations Centre), MRCC (Maritime …
Statement by Retief Odendaal MPL – DA NMB Mayoral Candidate: The Democratic Alliance has submitted a dossier detailing the extent of the water crisis in Nelson Mandela Bay to Mayor Babalwa Lobishe, the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, the Eastern Cape MEC for COGTA, Zolile Williams, and the South African Human Rights Commission. …
Nelson Mandela Bay: The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in South Africa (SCCSA), marking an important step towards strengthening economic ties, trade relations and investment opportunities between Spain and Nelson Mandela Bay. The agreement, signed by Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber …
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor, Councillor Babalwa Lobishe, has called on municipal employees, councillors, businesses and residents to support the Municipality as it embarks on the 2026/2027 financial year with a comprehensive financial sustainability programme centred on stringent cost-containment measures and an intensified revenue enhancement strategy. At a time when municipalities are expected to …
