Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
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Metro to prioritise water leaks amid drought
Residents of Kariega are frustrated with poor municipal service, particularly regarding persistent water leaks and potholes on busy streets, impacting daily life and safety.
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Community project gains private sector partner
The Limekhaya Community Project in KwaLanga successfully delivered its first spinach batch to Spur, highlighting a partnership between community agriculture and local business, supported by the municipality.
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McCarthy informal settlement electrification underway
The electrification of McCarthy Land is underway, with Phase 1 progressing in 2025/2026 to provide sustainable electricity and improve living conditions for residents.
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NMBM conducts oversight at Kelvin Jones WWTW
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality invested R16 million in the Kelvin Jones Wastewater Treatment Plant, improving capacity, infrastructure, and reliability to support local industries and future growth.
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AACL raises alarm over pound standards
The AACL raised major concerns about the welfare standards of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s animal pound, citing insufficient resources and care for admitted animals following Busy Bee’s takeover.
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Severe weather warning issued for Bay as major storm system approaches
Municipality warns of flooding risk as cut-off low expected to bring heavy rainfall this weekend.
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Illegal extraction of municipal water prohibited
Law enforcement in Kariega halted an illegal water extraction operation, issuing fines for tampering with municipal infrastructure and warning against water theft amid ongoing water restrictions.
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No animals will be put down because of space: SPCA update
SPCA Uitenhage faces eviction by February 2026, but the municipality assures no animal euthanasia owing to space issues, citing a qualified new service provider for care.
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Municipal pound outsourcing sparks questions
Nelson Mandela Bay’s new three-year outsourced animal control service aims to improve public safety and welfare amidst concerns about sustainability and infrastructure development in managing stray animals.
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Authorities call for community vigilance after repeated copper theft attempts
Vandalism of municipal property in Nelson Mandela Bay is rising. Authorities urge residents to report incidents promptly to safeguard community infrastructure and enhance safety.
