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On Friday, 21 March, Deputy President Paul Mashatile will deliver a keynote address in Derrick Ferreira stadium, Kariega, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Eastern Cape for the celebration of Human Rights Day. Submit your Press Release for free to MyNMB here: My Nelson Mandela Bay Free News Submission.
The government, seabird conservation groups and the pelagic fishing industry recently reached an agreement over fishing restrictions around six critical penguin breeding islands. The debate over how to protect South Africa’s critically endangered African Penguins from extinction is often seen as a trade-off between environmental and economic rights. The pelagic fishing industry has opposed a …
In the PR World we have a ‘difficult to define’ relationship with journalists – we hate it when they don’t publish our puff pieces and love them to bits when they do. In any event journalism as an industry is under threat and it is behove upon us as PR Professionals to support and promote …
Mabini funeral | Activist laid to rest in Gqeberha – eNCA eNCA The Nelson Mandela Bay community is in shock following Mabini’s passing, with many saying that her legacy and work must continue. eNCA’s Nceba … The making of an eco-warrior and the struggle to give a community a voice – Daily Maverick Daily Maverick Person …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) has requested a national Parliamentary investigation into the recent renovations of the Gelvandale community swimming pool in Gqeberha’s Northern Areas. These renovations have apparently been funded by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture and have bypassed the ward councillor, and local businesses and SMMEs in favour of a …
The Tourism Best Practice Workshop culminated in a tour of Nelson Mandela Bay. The delegation, hosted by Economic Development Tourism and Agriculture directorate, first made a stop at Nyosi Wildlife Reserve. The delegates also got a taste of the township in true Nelson Mandela Bay style. The delegates hail from Uganda, Seychelles, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Angola, …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality recently hosted a mall outreach activation at Gelvandale SuperSpar and Stanford Quarter highlighting the exciting upcoming events, such as the ISUZU Ironman South Africa African Championship taking place on Sunday, 30 March 2025. The outreach also included water conservation, the Assistance to the Poor (ATTP) programme, sanitation awareness, NMBM account …
Over the past two days, the Quarterly Local Government Communicators Forum (LGCF) brought together communication professionals from across the Eastern Cape at Ndlambe Local Municipality (Royal St Andrews Hotel). This platform fostered collaboration, benchmarking, and stakeholder engagement—key pillars in ensuring effective communication and service delivery to our communities. Key Highlights from the Forum: 🔹 Day …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents experiencing water disruptions in KwaNobuhle is due to a fault at the KwaNobuhle reservoir. Teams are working on the problem and emergency continuity plan will be activated. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents that the Alan Hendricks 11kV substation has been vandalised, causing a loss of power supply in Clearly Park and surrounding areas. A team is on the ground doing emergency repairs. Residents are encouraged to report any attempts of vandalism of electrical infrastructure to 10111/041 506 5500.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) had previously scheduled a leak repair on the Churchill pipeline. However, unforeseen breakdowns have made it challenging to accumulate sufficient water storage to mitigate the impact of shutting down a bulk supply line. Consequently, this repair has been postponed to prevent a total collapse of one of the largest …
Advocate Mervyn Doralingo, representing Cape Town businessman Nadir Mohiudeen in a case involving the fraudulent sale of 42km of railway line in the Eastern Cape, cross-examined the state’s first witness at the Gqeberha Regional Court on Thursday. Former Passenger Rail Agency South Africa (PRASA) acting CEO Mthuthuzeli Swartz and Cape Town businessman Nadir Mohiudeen are …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents that red and white phase conductors were found on the ground at FCW 2-4 causing a 6.6kV circuit breaker to trip at Fitches Corner substation, leading to a loss of power supply at Van Stadens, Witteklip and surrounding areas. The team will continue working around the …
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Budget and Treasury Directorate, in partnership with the Ward 59 Councillor’s Office, invites all residents to a Community Outreach Programme to discuss the ATTP and address billing and tariff-related issues. 📅 Date: Saturday, 15 March 2025 ⏰ Time: 08:00 – 15:00 📍 Venue: Cingani High School, NU 6, Motherwell 🔹 Residents …
GQEBERHA: SA Rural XI and SA Forces XI are set to face each other in a round of white-ball matches in Gqeberha this weekend. Green Bushes Cricket Ground will host the sides for a 50-over encounter on Saturday, 15 March and a T20 match on Sunday, 16 March. The SA Rural XI squad is made …
In a move to enhance waste management services, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has unveiled seven advanced waste collection trucks, which is an investment in the city’s public health infrastructure and an improvement in service delivery efficiency. Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Public Health, Thsonono Buyeye, commended the arrival of the new fleet, …
As a ‘jobbing journalist’ I receive many press releases via e-mail. What follows are five major reasons why those press releases are never published. REASONS why Your Press Release hits the BIN! Submitting as a FARGING PDF – when last did we see a printed newspaper? NOT Providing a PLAIN TEXT version in your e-mail …
The exciting indigenous gardens of Renishaw Hills in Scottburgh are a testament to the visionary behind them – Dr Elsa Pooley. And it will be against this backdrop that guests will get the chance to listen to this renowned botanist, landscaper, and author discuss her latest book, with co-writers Geoff Nichols and Andrew Hankey also …
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), have developed an innovative solar-powered method to transform sewage sludge — a by-product of wastewater treatment — into green hydrogen for clean energy and single-cell protein for animal feed. Published in Nature Water, the sludge-to-food-and-fuel method tackles two pressing global challenges: managing waste and generating sustainable resources. …
A research team at University of Limerick in Ireland has developed a groundbreaking new method of producing carbon fibre while drastically reducing its energy footprint. Researchers at UL are leading a project that has developed a new method of producing carbon fibre, a high-cost light weight material used in sectors such as aerospace, wind energy, …
De Bos Dam in the Hemel-en-Aarde valley was commissioned to provide the growing town of Hermanus with water. Completed in 1976, an annual extraction limit of 2.8 million cubic metres from De Bos Dam was established by a 1973 ruling of the Water Court. That limit has been repeatedly exceeded. Overstrand Municipality has exceeded its …
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) has emerged as the fastest growing region in South Africa for the global business services sector, following Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. This is according to data from the municipality’s Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture (EDTA) Directorate. NMBM Member of the Mayoral Committee for the EDTA, Bassie Kamana, on Monday …
The Oceans 8 Charity Swim makes its highly anticipated return to Vetch’s Beach, Durban Undersea Club, on June 14th & 15th (16th) 2025 – bringing together passionate swimmers, ocean lovers, and change-makers for a challenge that goes beyond the waves. Founded by charities for charities, this feel-good, warm-water swim is more than just a race …
Imagine stepping into a world of natural beauty, where lush gardens flourish with indigenous plants, vibrant flowers, and winding pathways that lead to hidden waterfalls, tranquil ponds, and breathtaking landscapes. From Monday, 10 to Sunday, 16 March 2025, the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) invites you to celebrate National Gardens Week with free access …
Taj Hargey, the President of the Open Mosque, said Muhsin Hendricks “wanted a compassion-centered Islam”. Police have provided no information on the progress of the investigation into the murder of Muhsin Hendricks, the openly gay imam. Tribute was paid to Hendricks at a service of the Open Mosque on Saturday. Hendricks’s foundation currently appears to …
Electricians play a crucial role in maintaining the electrical systems that power homes, businesses, and public spaces. Their expertise ensures that electrical installations are safe, efficient, and compliant with regulations. Without skilled professionals, many essential services would be disrupted, leading to safety hazards and operational inefficiencies. The Importance of Qualified Electricians Hiring a qualified electrician …
Over one hundred people gathered in the Babs Madlakane Hall in KwaNobuhle on Thursday. There is currently no contract in place for fixing street lights in Kariega. This was according to Nelson Mandela Bay acting electricity and energy director, Tholi Biyela. He was speaking to over a hundred people living in wards 42 to 47 …
Spaza shops were given until 28 February to register with the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality. Owners of all food handling outlets were to have registered with their local municipalities by the end of February. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced this last year following the deaths of several people after eating food possibly bought from spaza shops. …
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayor, Babalwa Lobishe, has officially unveiled the much-awaited programme to register backyard dwellers for RDP houses. Launched in KwaLanga, Kariega, on Wednesday, the Backyard Dweller Registration Programme is an effort by the municipality to give special focus to the plight of backyard dwellers, who have been raising what they called a …
CNN’s Marketplace Africa explores South Africa’s e-waste opportunities In the latest episode of Marketplace Africa, CNN delves into the opportunities being established in South Africa to tackle the growing problem of e-waste. According to the Global E-waste Statistics Partnership as of 2022, of the estimated 3.5 million metric tonnes of e-waste generated in Africa, less …
