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Dear Colleagues, We would like to inform you that the Carte Blanche segment featuring interviews conducted in Nelson Mandela Bay on the state of service delivery will be broadcast on Sunday, 15 March as originally scheduled WITHOUT certain interviews as advertised to date. Due to scheduling changes within the programme, the broadcast has been shortened. …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Civil Society Coalition (NMBCSC) has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa calling for urgent national intervention to address the accelerating collapse of electricity, water and sanitation infrastructure in Nelson Mandela Bay. The Coalition warns that the conditions confronting residents and businesses are no longer merely administrative failures; they constitute serious violations of …
Residents of Ward 6 have launched a formal revolt against the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) following a “procedurally flawed” public participation process for the 2026/27 electricity tariff hikes. A community petition has garnered 190+ signatures in under 48 hours as residents express outrage over: Exclusionary Tactics: The Municipality provided less than 24 hours’ notice …
On Wednesday 11 March 2026, the Democratic Alliance (DA) will embark on a National Day of Action against the ANC’s Water Crisis, highlighting the devastating impact of years of ANC mismanagement, corruption, and governance failures on South Africa’s water infrastructure. DA leaders, public representatives, and activists will host events across the country to stand up …
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) says that it did not support the 2025/26 adjustment budget of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM), despite it being adopted with a majority vote. The party’s decision was motivated by serious concerns about a lack of transparency and accountability in the use of public funds. The biggest problem …
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape hosted a successful Provincial Congress in Gqeberha. The DA’s successful internal democratic systems have delivered results that represent the will of the delegates. Those elected to positions of leadership follows: Provincial Leader: Andrew Whitfield MP Deputy Provincial Leaders: Dr Vicky Knoetze MPL and Mlindi Nhanha MP Provincial Chairperson: Yusuf Cassim …
This speech was delivered by DA EC Provincial Leader, Andrew Whitfield MP, at the conclusion of today’s DA EC Provincial Congress 2026 in Gqeberha: Fellow Democrats, It is with a deep sense of humility that I accept this Congress’s uncontested election to lead our province for another three years. This is an endorsement of our …
The following speech was delivered yesterday by the Leader of the Democratic Alliance, John Steenhuisen, at the Eastern Cape Provincial Congress in Gqeberha: Friends, colleagues, fellow Democrats, It is wonderful to be back with you here in Gqeberha. In a province that sits at the very heart of South Africa’s story. The Eastern Cape has …
The Democratic Alliance has undertaken the second day of Parliament’s Debate on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address, with critical contributions on state property utilization, educational improvements, electricity sector reform, water supply action in Johannesburg, and the fight to get Nelson Mandela Bay working. __________________________________________________________________________ I rise to address this House on …
We at MyNMB have taken the vanity search that we often conduct online using our names a tad further by asking AI to develop a biography from online sources of our current crop of political heavyweights. Please note: the normal AI disclaimer which is something along the lines of; “take this info with a pinch …
The visit by the national Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Dr Namane Masemola, and Eastern Cape MEC Zolile Williams to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) undeniably proves that local government has failed under ANC rule. The visit forms part of a national intervention in the Metro as well as a …
The following speech was delivered by John Steenhuisen MP at the DA’s NMB Mayoral Candidate, Retief Odendaal’s campaign rally today: Good morning, friends! It’s a great privilege to be with you here in the Friendly City today. Thank you, residents of Nelson Mandela Bay, DA leaders, members of civil society, business people, community workers, and …
Renaldo Gouws, popular social media personality and former DA Member of Parliament, has decided to throw in his weight with the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus). Gouws, an industrial psychologist with a significant following on platforms such as YouTube, has extensive political experience and a genuine passion for community values. During his political career with …
On 25 June 2025, I removed Mr Andrew Whitfield from the position of Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition in terms of section 93 (1) of the Constitution. It is not common practice for the President of the Republic of South Africa to provide reasons either for the appointment or dismissal of Members of …
