NMB in The News – 12 June 2025

• Gift of the Givers Sends Rescue Teams to Aid Eastern Cape Flood Victims

  Voice of the Cape
  … Nelson Mandela Bay, and Mthatha. “Due to extensive damage to the Butterworth water treatment plant, which has cut off the town’s water supply …

• The Nelson Mandela Bay ward that lost its entire capital budget – Daily Maverick

  Daily Maverick
  “We don’t have a community hall, and we have no recreational facilities.” NMB Baywatch. Nelson Mandela Bay deserves better. So we’re watching. We’ve …

• Nelson Mandela Bay chess prodigy off to Georgia to represent SA – The Herald

  The Herald
  Nelson Mandela Bay chess prodigy off to Georgia to represent SA. Premium. By Faith Mtwana – 12 June 2025. Nine-year-old Cael-Lelethu Stander is set …

• New Brighton shop owner kidnapped, Hawks investigation under way – Daily Maverick

  Daily Maverick
  … Nelson Mandela Bay metro. According to Hawks spokesperson Ndiphiwe … Over the past 12 months at least nine kidnappings – primarily motivated by ransom …

• Seven dead as Eastern Cape lashed by severe weather – IOL

  IOL
  Significant damage to homes and infrastructure has been reported in the Joe Gqabi, Sarah Baartman, and Nelson Mandela Bay districts. “We assure …

• National level to assist schools affected by flooding in EC: Gwarube – SABC News

  SABC News
  Teams have been deployed to Butterworth, Nelson Mandela Bay and Mthatha to provide support to displaced families. Water trucks are also deployed …

• ActionSA Mourns Lives Lost in Floods and Demands Urgent Intervention for Neglected …

  ActionSA
  Moreover, the widespread destruction of homes, roads and public infrastructure in places like Buffalo City and Nelson Mandela Bay shows that …

• Eastern Cape government activates disaster teams in response to cold front | SAnews

  South African Government News Agency
  Damages have also been reported in homes in the OR Tambo, Joe Gqabi, Sarah Baartman Districts and Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. Rescue teams …

• FLOOD DISASTER | Gift of the Givers ramps up relief efforts in Eastern Cape

  Daily Dispatch
  … Nelson Mandela Bay and Mthatha. “We’ve deployed two water tanker trucks to Butterworth for seven days following the damage to the town’s water …

• MBDA appoints seasoned town planning professional Zinhle Thwala-Zulu to spearhead …

  The Mail & Guardian
  Thwala-Zulu will work closely with all stakeholders and partners to build and promote inclusive economic growth in Nelson Mandela Bay.

Gqeberha:

• Women’s rights activists ‘insulted’ after clash in Parliament over murdered children – IOL

  IOL
  Community activist Flaurentia Matross travelled from Gqeberha to tell the committee about a 19-year-old woman named Ivadene who was shot in the head …

• The WBeauty Masterclass Series is lighting Up South Africa’s Beauty Scene

  Glamour South Africa
  After debuting in Gqeberha’s vibrant Walmer Park two weeks ago, this beauty extravaganza is set to dazzle at Menlyn Mall tomorrow evening.

• Barney’s birthday bash celebrates 40 years – PE Express

  PE Express
  Barney’s Pub, a beloved establishment in Gqeberha, celebrates 40 years, blending history, craft beer, and food while adapting to modern demands, …

• Rich history of New Brighton preserved in new book – The Herald

  The Herald
  Author Welile Balfour’s fascinating account of Gqeberha’s oldest township strives to capture heartbeat of a resilient community · Balfour, 52, said the …

• No bail for man accused of killing Gqeberha pupil and her mom – The Herald

  The Herald
  … Gqeberha magistrate’s court. In his judgment, magistrate Ralton Basterman found Maji had not discharged the onus placed on him to prove his …

• Goodyear exit seen as betrayal by unions and workers – The Citizen

  The Citizen
  Goodyear’s potential shutdown could impact over 900 workers and hurt dependent industries in the Kariega and Gqeberha areas.

• Cradock Four Inquest | Final witness testifies in Gqeberha court – YouTube

  YouTube
  The first sitting of the reopened inquest into the deaths of the Cradock Four wrapped up in the Gqeberha High Court. The inquest is examining the …

• Discussion | Eastern Cape floods cause multiple fatalities – eNCA

  eNCA
  GQEBERHA – The deadly weather has killed no less than 49 people in the Eastern Cape. · Many are still missing and rescue workers are searching for …

• New Brighton shop owner kidnapped, Hawks investigation under way – Daily Maverick

  Daily Maverick
  He was rescued by police in Gqeberha. One suspect was arrested. In 2024, after Naidoo was abducted, the Nelson Mandela Bay Civil Society Coalition …

• It’s WP vs Boland as SACS and Wynberg host Paarl Gim and Paul Roos – SuperSport Schools Plus

  SuperSport Schools Plus
  Paarl Gimnasium and SACS will square off for the second time in 2025. They previously met in the Hibbert Shield final in Gqeberha.

Kariega:

• Volkswagen Hands Over To SA To Select Locally Produced SUV’s Name – CAR Magazine

  CAR Magazine
  … Kariega plant in the Eastern Cape by late 2026 or early 2027. The only caveat is that it won’t be called the Tera here… locally …

• Major international company shuts down operations in South Africa – BusinessTech

  BusinessTech
  As one of the few remaining industrial anchors in the province, the closure of the Kariega facility could have lasting effects on business …

• Tyre giant hits the brakes: Numsa laments Goodyear closure affecting 900 jobs – Moneyweb

  Moneyweb
  Goodyear tyres started manufacturing in Kariega, formerly known as Uitenhage in 1947. Numsa confirmed it has received a section 189 notice from …

• South Africa: Goodyear confirms closure of Kariega plant as Numsa vows to fight job losses

  ZAWYA
  Goodyear South Africa announced that it will close its 78-year-old Kariega tyre manufacturing plant by the end of this year, a move that could …

• Goodyear Skids Out Of SA After 78 Years As Our Industrial Engine Keeps Stalling

  2OceansVibe
  After nearly eight decades of rolling rubber and Saffa grit, Goodyear South Africa is pulling the brakes on its tyre manufacturing plant in Kariega.

• Everyone must step in to prevent closure of Goodyear plant, says Smuts Ngonyama

  The Herald
  Ngonyama called for an urgent meeting with stakeholders, including residents of Kariega and Nelson Mandela Bay at large. He said engagements with …

• A bad year for Goodyear employees in Kariega – Dealerfloor

  Dealerfloor
  Goodyear is set to close its tyre manufacturing plant in Kariega in the Eastern Cape.

• Major multinational company closes factory in South Africa – SA People

  SAPeople
  Major global tyre manufacturer closes its Kariega factory in South Africa, sparking concerns over nearly 900 job losses…

• Ramokgopa: Poultry sector is key to SA’s economic revival – Bizcommunity

  Bizcommunity
  Goodyear confirms closure of Kariega plant as Numsa vows to fight job losses. 1 day. Blind SA went to the high courts in Pretoria and …

• $10m funding drives growth, youth empowerment in SA ride-hailing sector – Bizcommunity

  Bizcommunity
  Goodyear confirms closure of Kariega plant as Numsa vows to fight job losses. 1 day. CETA welcomes CCMA ruling allowing disciplinary hearing to …

Despatch:

• Child, 5, drowns in Despatch dam – SowetanLIVE

  SowetanLIVE
  A tragic incident unfolded in Despatch on Saturday afternoon when a five-year-old boy drowned while swimming with his two friends in a dam in the …

• Progress return to action with thumping win over Park – The Herald

  The Herald
  Despatch’s De Wet Stadium proved to be a welcoming home away from home for Progress when they thumped Park 38-6 in a Score Energy Drink EPRU Grand …