Nelson mandela bay municipality
DA mayors elected in three metros
Metros across the country held their inaugural council meetings to elect their new mayors. Here are some the newly elected. #LGE2021 #MetroMayors
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Eight buses torched at Motherwell depot during service delivery protest
The police's Priscilla Naidu said that no arrests had been made.
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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%.
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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%.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hawks arrest 9 suspects for fraud, corruption relating to NMB bus project
The suspects allegedly ran a syndicate to unlawfully circumvent procurement processes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
