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Statement on behalf of Mr Unati Peter, Acting CEO of the Mandela Bay Development Agency: The Mandela Bay Development Agency is aware of concerns expressed by community members regarding the Moore Dyke Sports Precinct. We acknowledge the frustration that the delays have caused, and we want to provide clarity on the status of the project …
Algoa Bus Company drivers protested outside the company’s offices in Kosten, Gqeberha, on Tuesday morning. Dozens of Algoa Bus Company drivers in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality protested outside the company’s offices in Kosten, Gqeberha, on Tuesday morning. Their main complaint was that drivers were disciplined for not checking whether all passengers pay for using the …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality advises residents that the 11kV circuit breaker at Aloes Substation (Dumbrody) has tripped, resulting in a power outage. Affected areas: Dumbrody (DUM line) Kamvelihle Technical teams from the Motherwell Depot are aware of the fault and are attending to the matter. At this stage, there is no estimated time for …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents that Algoa Bus Company drivers have embarked on a strike, following unsuccessful negotiations between the company and labour representatives earlier today. The development has resulted in the suspension of bus services, which is expected to affect thousands of commuters who rely on the service for daily …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that a power outage has occurred at the Aloes Substation / Dumbrody, following the tripping of the 11kV circuit breaker. Affected Areas: Dumbrody (DUM Line) Kamvelihle Surrounding areas Restoration Update: Technical teams are currently attending to the fault. Unfortunately, there is no estimated time for the …
In February 2026, the National Disaster Management Centre classified the drought affecting the Eastern Cape, including Nelson Mandela Bay, as a national disaster in terms of Section 23 of the Disaster Management Act, Act 57 of 2002, underscoring the severity of the water crisis facing the region and enabling coordinated national support measures. See Today’s …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality confirms that electricity restoration to all areas affected by the recent outages, following the damage caused by three fallen pylons on the Chelsea–Arlington–Walmer–Summerstrand line, will commence today from 20:00, with gradual restoration expected to continue until 00:00. The Electricity and Energy Directorate, together with the appointed specialist service provider, has …
On Sunday 15 March 2026, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality informed residents that a power outage had occurred at the Lorraine–Oak Road mini substation following the tripping of the 11kV circuit breaker. Affected Areas: Lorraine Walmer Park Overbaakens Surrounding areas Restoration Update: Technical teams are currently attending to the fault. Unfortunately, there is no estimated …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that a power outage has occurred at the Kragga Kamma Substation following the tripping of the 22kV circuit breakers supplying Transformers 11, 12 and 13. Affected Areas: Fernglen Framesby Framesby Ext Kabega Park Linton Grange Morningside (from Opal Road towards Makro) Sunridge Park Taybank Sections …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Electricity and Energy teams, working with the contractor onsite, can confirm that the restoration time of ten days that was initially anticipated has since been revised. The repair work follows the collapse of electricity pylons earlier this week, which resulted in power supply disruptions in the areas of Walmer and Summerstrand. …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality informs residents that a trip occurred at the Aloes Substation (AHK 1#1 – 11kV Circuit Breaker) due to a cable that was damaged during waterworks operations. Technical teams are currently on site working to isolate the damaged cable. The following areas are affected: Aloes / Hougham Park Amsterdamhoek Sections of …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality confirms that restoring electricity supply to affected areas in Summerstrand and Walmer remains an immediate operational priority. Senior municipal leadership, engineers and contractors are on site attending to the collapse of infrastructure along the Chelsea, Arlington, Walmer, Summerstrand transmission line, with restoration work receiving continuous operational oversight from the Municipality’s …
In a clear indication of a responsive and caring government, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Council has decided to increase the Ward Councillor Discretionary Allowance from R100 000 to R150 000 per Ward Councillor, bringing the total allocation from R6 million to R9 million per financial year. The allowance increase was approved in a full …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality notes the correspondence reportedly submitted by the Nelson Mandela Bay Civil Society Coalition to the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, concerning infrastructure and service delivery challenges within the metro. The Municipality recognises and respects the constitutional right of all residents, civic organisations and social partners to …
In an effort to curb the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) by stray livestock within the Nelson Mandela Bay area, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, working with the State Veterinary Services, will introduce a metro-wide Foot and Mouth Disease quarantine programme. The programme will be based at the Municipality’s Animal Pound in Kariega. …
Motorists and residents are advised that Kragga Kamma Road is currently closed to traffic between Plot Numbers 257 and 270 in Grogro Informal Settlement due to a protest. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and make use of alternative routes until further notice. Road users are further advised to exercise patience and caution. The …
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Executive Mayor, Cllr Babalwa Lobishe delivered the welcome address at the second leg of the ministerial stakeholder engagement at the Reception Hall in City Hall today. “We are united by a shared vision of building a safer and more secure society, one where people live in peace, dignity and comfort, with …
The Executive Mayor, Bablwa Lobishe, released this statement today: Gqeberha – I have noted with serious concern the circulation of false, defamatory and malicious allegations on social media platforms that seek to misrepresent my integrity and deliberately undermine public confidence in my leadership as Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay. These allegations are categorically false, …
Editor: It is kinda the same as every year but still hasn’t made the Best Sellers in Fiction list: The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality notes the Auditor General of South Africa’s audit outcome for the financial year ended 30 June 2025 and reaffirms its unwavering commitment to ethical leadership, accountability and good corporate governance. The …
Nelson Mandela Bay is facing a serious water shortage that directly affects every household and business in the Metro. Our main water source, Impofu Dam, has dropped to critically low levels, placing the city’s water security under significant pressure. Overall dam levels across the Metro are now below 50%, averaging 47%, with Impofu Dam at …
An attempted cable theft at the Struandale Reservoir and Pump Station occurred last night, resulting in damage to infrastructure and a bush fire in the area. This incident has caused a water supply interruption in Struandale and surrounding areas. Response teams are on site assessing the damage and working to restore supply as quickly as …
This statement was released by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality: Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality issues this statement to provide clarity on the current water security context in the Metro and to support informed, accurate public understanding of the challenges and interventions underway. Nelson Mandela Bay is a water-scarce municipality. The primary driver of water scarcity …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Fire and Emergency Department is warning the public about an intense fire outside Pick n Pay Hyper at the William Moffet Retail Park. The fire broke out in the trolley storage area behind the building, and it has not affected the building except smoke which accessed through extractor fans. The …
Loitering animals that pose a risk to motorists and compromise the health and hygiene of residents will soon be a thing of the past following the appointment of a three-year service provider to manage the Municipal Pound. The service provider was appointed on the first week of January 2026 following a thorough and compliant Supply …
Executive Mayor Cllr Babalwa Lobishe has welcomed the announcement that the South African Beach Wrestling Championships will be hosted at The Willows Resort on 28–29 March 2026. This historic event, only the second of its kind in the country, is expected to attract 250–300 wrestlers, including possible international participation, and marks the return of a …
Editor: The concern with these types of claims is that the figures only look at the number of fatalities and not at a comparison between people on the roads and fatalities – less tourists, less citizens on the roads equals less fatalities too! The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s decisive focus on speed enforcement during the …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality continues to experience an increased number of runaway veld fires since December 2025, primarily as a result of hot, dry and windy summer conditions that prevail across the Metro during this period. These natural weather conditions significantly elevate fire danger levels, allowing fires to spread rapidly and unpredictably once ignited. …
The original cross of the 150 year old St Peter’s church has been returned to its rightful place at the church ruins at St Peter’s Rainbow Village. This marks the restoration of a symbol that once stood at the heart of South End’s spiritual and community life. Safeguarded by St Marks and St John’s Church, …
18 December 2025 statement by MBDA (Mandela Bay Development Agency) board chairperson, Mr Khulile Nzo on behalf of the board. The MBDA board has placed Anele Qaba (CEO) on precuationary suspension with immediate effect pending an investigation on various allegations of misconduct. The Board of Directors of the MBDA today (18 December 2025) resolved to …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is pleased to announce its readiness for the2025/26 public swimming pool season, ensuring safe, reliable, and accessible recreational services for communities across the Metro. A total of eight municipal swimming pools will operate this season, namely: Gelvandale, Zwide, Varsvlei, New Brighton, Westering (James Kleynhans), Rosedale, Newton Park Indoor Pool, Motherwell, …
