Nelson mandela bay municipality
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.
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Shape up: NMB municipality warns Chippa over coaching changes
Norman Mapeza was quickly replaced by former Orlando Pirates assistant coach Rhulani Mokwena after the Port Elizabeth based club announced it on Wednesday.
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NMB EFF councillor stepped down over rape allegations - party
The councillor reportedly handed himself over to police on Monday and informed his party that he would be resigning until he could clear his name.
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EFF councillor accused of raping NMU student suspended – report
The councillor was a member of the party’s central command team, but his membership was reportedly revoked in wake of this allegation and until he could clear his name.
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Bobani not backing down in fight to be reinstated as mayor
Mongameli Bobani approached the Port Elizabeth High Court after he was removed as mayor earlier this month in a vote of no confidence.
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DA to head to court to force no-confidence motion in Bobani to go ahead
Opposition parties led by the DA in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro were set to approach a High Court to force the municipality to continue with council business.
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Probe into Mandela funeral corruption to be completed in November - SIU head
The corruption-busting unit started its probe after a proclamation ordering this was issued last year.
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Bobani to Mboweni: Tell ministers to also use public transport
The mayor was responding to Finance Minister Tito Mboweni who said mayors should start using public transport as a cost-cutting measure.
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5 parties contest by-elections in NMB's northern wards
Two wards became vacant after the Port Elizabeth High Court ruled in December last year that they needed to be contested.
