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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has significantly strengthened its ability to protect the health and wellbeing of residents following the appointment of 11 new Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs), reinforcing the City’ s commitment to safer communities, improved food safety, disease prevention and environmental protection. The appointments form part of the Municipality’ s broader strategy to …
Kariega – On Saturday, 18 July 2026, more than 200 Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) employees and their loved ones gathered at Happydale Special School for the annual Show of Hands volunteerism event. The event, which has been hosted since 2011 and is the 41st iteration held in Nelson Mandela Bay and Gauteng, provides VWGA employees …
Simon Williams, NSRI Gqeberha deputy station commander, said: At 06h15, Monday, 20 July, NSRI Gqeberha duty crew launched the NSRI rescue craft Rescue 6 Alpha, accompanied by NSRI MEX (Maritime Extrication) crew and an EC Government Health EMS rescue paramedic, responding to a bulk carrier motor vessel offshore in Algoa Bay, to conduct a maritime …
Statement by Heinrich Müller MPL – DA Shadow MEC for Agriculture: The Democratic Alliance welcomes the Eastern Cape provincial government’s engagement with Agri Eastern Cape on the province’s deteriorating road network. However, communities and the agricultural sector have heard promises of cooperation and improved communication before. The crisis facing the province’s rural roads is not …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber’s Trade and Investment Desk has tracked nearly 50 investment and expansion opportunities, forged strategic international partnerships and positioned Nelson Mandela Bay before global investors in just two years, marking a significant milestone in the region’s drive to attract investment and stimulate economic growth. Established to position Nelson Mandela Bay …
BAIC South Africa is proud to announce its partnership with Siyavuka for Kids, a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of seriously ill children and their families across the Eastern Cape. The partnership reflects BAIC South Africa’s ongoing commitment to supporting meaningful community initiatives that create lasting impact beyond mobility. The collaboration officially commenced …
Mark Dawson, NSRI Gqeberha station commander, said: At 17h20, Friday, 17 July, NSRI Gqeberha duty crew were activated following a request for urgent medical assistance from a bulk carrier motor vessel reporting a crewman onboard suffering a medical complaint. The motor vessel was headed towards Gqeberha and were 35 nautical miles South South West (SSW) …
Opinion Piece – Andile April South Africa finds itself at a critical economic crossroads. While investment attraction remains a national priority, the latest economic indicators remind us that growth alone is not enough. Growth must be inclusive, innovative and sustainable. Speaking in a panel discussion on the topic: Critical Considerations for Policymakers and Project Developers …
Ahead of Nelson Mandela Day 2026 tomorrow, the Coega Development Corporation (Coega) revisited two of its longstanding beneficiary sites in Gqeberha to hand over essential donations, expand environmental initiatives, and strengthen local food security. Under the theme, Revisit. Reconnect. Rebuild Impact, Coega employees built on the foundational work that began in 2024 and 2025, ensuring …
GQEBERHA: A once-empty play area at Heatherbank Primary School has been transformed into a colourful road safety bike track, giving the school’s youngest learners a fun and interactive space to play while learning valuable road safety skills. The project formed part of a Mandela Day initiative coordinated by The Community Chest of the Eastern Cape …
Statement by Dr Vicky Knoetze MPL – DA Kouga Constituency Leader: The violence, looting, and intimidation that followed yesterday’s march in Jeffreys Bay have caused significant distress across the Kouga community. The South African Police Service reports that approximately 23 shops were looted, two people sustained gunshot wounds, and 69 people were arrested on charges …
Kariega – Reinforcing their commitment to sustainability and renewable energy, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has completed a photovoltaic solar panel project at their Component Plant in Kariega, Eastern Cape. The project, completed in June 2026, comprises 1 410 solar panels mounted on the roofs of the building and its car park, as well as a …
Nelson Mandela University student Chuma Isaac will lead the Junior Springbok Women into battle on Friday when they take on the USA Eagles Women U20s in Stellenbosch in the first of two matches. The second encounter will be played next Friday, 24 July, also at Paul Roos Gymnasium’s Markötter Stadium. Isaac, who also represented the …
Statement by Jane Cowley MPL – DA Shadow MEC for Health: The Wentzel Park clinic in Alexandria operates out of a building that is not fit for human use. It is non-compliant with so many Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards that the continued use of this building as a clinic represents a massive litigious …
The Coega Development Corporation (Coega) proudly supported the Eastern Cape Department of Health (ECDoH), yesterday, during a ceremonial site handover. The event marked the official commencement of construction the comprehensive upgrading of security infrastructure at the Livingstone Tertiary Hospital and Provincial Hospital Complex, in Gqeberha. The ceremony signified the project’s transition into the construction phase …
Inga Jim from Curro Delft in Cape Town (SA Schools Girls) and Hoërskool Standerton’s Angel Nxasane (SA Schools Girls ‘A’) will make history in Gqeberha on Thursday when they lead out their teams for their inaugural match against each other. It was also confirmed that Lwandile Mlaba from Westville Boys’ High School in Durban (SA …
WESSA’s Algoa Bay Branch beach clean-up for July will again concentrate on the area around The Beacon in Summerstrand, at the intersection of Marine Drive and Admiralty Way, on Saturday 25 July 2026 from 09:30 to 10:30. This coincides with this being Mandela Month This stretch of coastline has a serious, ongoing litter problem and …
Statement by Retief Odendaal MPL – DA NMB Mayoral Candidate: In March MyNMB wrote about this untenable situation: https://mynmb.co.za/the-most-significant-structural-shift-in-local-electricity-pricing-in-over-a-decade/ The Democratic Alliance (DA) will approach the Gqeberha High Court to seek an urgent interdict to stop the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality from further implementing its unconstitutional and backbreaking electricity tariffs for domestic consumers for the …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has set aside R52.9 million in the 2026/27 financial year to improve the ageing sanitation pipeline network in the northern and southern areas of the Metro. The work will include the renewal and rehabilitation of sanitation pipelines to reduce the risk of sewage spills and pipe bursts, which have a …
The South African Police Service has strongly condemned an apparent incident of mob justice that claimed the lives of two men and left a third critically injured in Soweto-on-Sea on Tuesday, 14 July 2026. At approximately 08:38, members attached to Kwazakele SAPS responded to information regarding an alleged assault in the Soweto-on-Sea area. While conducting …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s efforts to maintain its world-renowned status for its beaches continue to gain momentum. This has been confirmed by the R5.6 Million budget allocated in the 2026/27 financial year for maintenance and upgrade projects at some of the City’s iconic beaches. The City, which boasts four Blue Flag beaches, has over …
Olwethu Kosani (centre) has been forced to withdraw from the SA Schools squad due to injury, with his Sharks teammate Anesu Kuzonyei (utility back) called up from the SA Schools ‘A’ squad. As a result of Kuzonyei’s elevation, his place in the SA Schools ‘A’ squad will go the Lucritia Magua (utility back) from Eastern …
Kariega – Tshililo Nelwamondo has been named Volkswagen Group Africa’s (VWGA) Best Apprentice for 2026 after being recognised at the annual Best Apprentice Awards ceremony held in Wolfsburg, Germany in June 2026. The event honoured more than 50 apprentices from 17 countries and 44 Volkswagen locations across the globe, recognising outstanding performance from apprentices training …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality advises residents that repairs to the affected pipeline have been completed. However, the recovery of water supply has been slower than anticipated due to temporary supply constraints from the Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works. As a result, several areas supplied through the Bethelsdorp, Bloemendal and Chatty reservoir systems experienced water outages. …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Electricity and Energy Directorate would like to provide residents and affected businesses with an update regarding the power outage impacting parts of the industrial area. Municipal technical teams are currently conducting investigations on the 22kV cable between the KwaFord and Uitenhage Road No. 1 substations to determine the cause of …
Mark Dawson, NSRI Gqeberha station commander, said: At 04h20, Sunday, 12 July, NSRI Gqeberha duty crew were activated following reports from TNPA (Transnet National Ports Authority) Port of Port Elizabeth Port Control of an urgent request for a medical emergency response to a 46 year old male Filipino seafarer suffering a medical emergency onboard a …
Western Province scored six tries to beat Eastern Province in the final match of the FNB U18 Girls Week tournament at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Friday. WP – who has the most representation in the historic SA Schools Girls squads announced on Friday – blitzed EP 36-14 on Friday afternoon to claim their …
A new Carling Currie Cup First Division champion will be crowned in just under a fortnight’s time after Eastern Province host the Valke in next weekend’s playoffs after the league phase was completed over the weekend. SWD emerged as the top side after five rounds of league action on 22 points despite losing their last …
Statement by Retief Odendaal MPL – DA NMB Mayoral Candidate: The Democratic Alliance (DA)’s oversight efforts have delivered an important breakthrough following the discovery of the appalling conditions at the Algoa Park police barracks in Gqeberha. After conducting an oversight inspection of the barracks on 3 June alongside DA Eastern Cape Provincial Leader Andrew Whitfield …
The Nelson Mandela University Department of Music and Performing Arts is delighted to invite you to a series of international masterclasses and a public concert presented by the acclaimed Italian jazz duo Dario Savino Doronzo (trumpet & flugelhorn) and Livio Minafra (piano & composition), as part of their South Africa Tour 2026. At the heart …
