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Nelson mandela bay municipality

DA mayors elected in three metros

By Abigail Javier

Metros across the country held their inaugural council meetings to elect their new mayors. Here are some the newly elected. #LGE2021 #MetroMayors

  • Image:  © HONGQI ZHANG/123rf.com

    ANC preparing takeover of NMB metro through coalition with EFF, smaller parties

    The ruling party said that it has also started the process of shortlisting mayors to head metros and municipalities under its control.

    194 days ago
  • ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa led the party's local government elections campaign trail in Dr WB Rubusana Region, in the Eastern Cape on 2 October 2021. Picture: ANC

    Political parties deploy big hitters as election campaigns gather momentum

    The weekend saw the ANC deploying its president, Cyril Ramaphosa, to the DA-led Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, vowing to take control in a few weeks’ time while EFF leader Julius Malema was in his home province of Limpopo using his campaign to attack the governing party.

    226 days ago
  •  Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayor Nqaba Bhanga at a briefing on 4 March 2021. Picture: @NMandelaBaymuni/Twitter.

    NMB Mayor Nqaba Bhanga in stable condition after Gqeberha vehicle collision

    The crash occurred on Saturday night. Two people died in the second vehicle that was involved in the accident.

    261 days ago
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    NMB Municipality employee granted bail in R26m tender fraud case

    Admin clerk, Adele Majal, appeared in the Gqeberha New Law Court on Thursday for allegations of fraud, corruption and money laundering.

    278 days ago
  • Picture: SAPS Facebook page.

    Eight buses torched at Motherwell depot during service delivery protest

    The police's Priscilla Naidu said that no arrests had been made.

    355 days ago
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    EC residents urged to use water sparingly as dam levels at all-time low

    The average dam level in the metro is just over 14%.

    389 days ago
  • FILE: Authorities have warned if dams reach 5% and below, taps could run dry. Picture: Supplied

    NMB authorities warn of 'dire' situation as dam levels running dangerously low

    Nelson Mandela Bay authorities have begged residents to use water sparingly as the average dam levels in the metro sat at just over 14%.

    390 days ago
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    Authorities optimistic as EC coronavirus cases decline

    The provincial health department is on Monday reporting a 31% drop week-on-week in new infections.

    512 days ago
  • DA Eastern Cape leader Nqaba Bhanga (foreground, left). Picture: Democratic Alliance/Facebook.com

    DA’s Bhanga insists he's still NMB mayor, despite MEC saying election invalid

    DA Eastern Cape leader Nqaba Bhanga on Tuesday argued that Cooperative Governance MEC Xolile Nqatha had no jurisdiction over the municipality and that he could not nullify council processes and decisions.

    525 days ago
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    EC Liquor Board: Some outlets not complying with COVID-19 health protocols

    Police officers noted a trend where patrons flouted COVID-19 mitigating measures by not wearing masks and practicing social distancing. They said outlets also ignored the allowed trading times.

    526 days ago
  • SAB beer crates are being gathered as Fenyane Bottle store prepares for alcohol sales, It will also be allowed again on the 18 August 2020. Alcohol will be permitted for on-site consumption in licensed establishments only up until 10 pm. Vosloorus, Ekuerhuleni. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/Eyewitness News

    Liquor traders have agreed to tighter controls on booze sales - NMB Municipality

    The Eastern Cape is a current hotspot, along with the Western Cape, and there is concern over infections and hospitalisations.

    531 days ago
  • FILE: Andile Lungisa. Picture: GCIS.

    Andile Lungisa is paroled, confirms correctional service department

    After much confusion last week, the Correctional Services Department confirmed on Tuesday that the jailed ANC councillor would be released from prison on parole.

    533 days ago
  • FILE: Andile Lungisa. Picture: Supplied

    Confusion over release on parole for ANC councillor Andile Lungisa

    While supporters of the former Nelson Mandela Bay councillor say he will walk out of prison next week, the Correctional Services Department said it had no knowledge of Andile Lungisa’s imminent release.

    535 days ago
  • Nine suspects appeared in a Port Elizabeth court on 20 November 2020 on charges of fraud, money laundering, corruption, and contraventions of the Municipal Finance Management Act. Picture: NPA

    Bail for 9 suspects arrested for fraud, corruption relating to NMB bus project

    The Hawks believe the process to hire service providers for a public transport system in 2010 and another project were irregular, and prices were inflated.

    543 days ago
  • The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also called the Hawks, is responsible for combating, investigating and preventing national priority crimes.

    Hawks arrest 9 suspects for fraud, corruption relating to NMB bus project

    The suspects allegedly ran a syndicate to unlawfully circumvent procurement processes.

    544 days ago
  • FILE: Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize during a walkabout at the Dora Ngiza Hospital in Port Elizabeth on 23 July 2020. Picture: @DrZweliMkhize/Twitter.

    Mkhize: COVID-19 cluster outbreaks don't mean whole country having resurgence

    The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is a major concern for health experts with more than 6,000 active COVID-19 cases.

    547 days ago
  • FIEL: A screengrab of a Nelson Mandela Bay council meeting.

    Court orders NMB council to hold meeting to elect mayor within 7 days

    The ruling comes two years after the DA and coalition partners were removed as the metro’s leaders.

    629 days ago
  • FILE: Andile Lungisa. Picture: Supplied

    Lungisa resigns from MMC position in Nelson Mandela Bay municipality

    The now-former member of the mayoral committee in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality appeared before a disciplinary hearing over the weekend.

    653 days ago
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