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Inspecting the newly refurbished sewer pump station in Motherwell on Friday, are, from left: Infrastructure and engineering political head Buyelwa Mafaya, mayor Babalwa Lobishe, water and sanitation plant maintenance director Mfundo Bukubukwana and  Ward 54 councillor Lunga Minyayo

Metro unveils R5.3m Motherwell sewer pump station upgrade

Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Babalwa Lobishe has inspected the newly refurbished Motherwell sewer pump station following a R5.3m overhaul aimed at resolving persistent sewage spillages and infrastructure failures.

Japanese delegates express their delight after being welcomed by the master of ceremonies at the opening of the 85th Skal International World Congress at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Skal international conference an eye-opener

Following the success of Skal Nelson Mandela Bay, local stakeholders call for dedicated conference infrastructure and collaborative strategies to boost tourism and economic growth in the region.

The Biko inquest has been postponed to Friday
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'GET MOVING!': Metro ordered to take action on housing project

The Gqeberha High Court has ordered the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality to fulfil its infrastructure obligations for the Bethelsdorp North housing project, resolving a long-standing legal battle with the Mzingisi Development Trust.

Premier Oscar Mabuyane, centre, with Bethelsdorp Comprehensive principal Jerome Meyer, left, at the new school on Wednesday.
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A FRESH START: Tears of joy for Bethelsdorp pupils

Ten years after construction started, Premier Oscar Mabuyane has officially opened the new R100m+ Bethelsdorp Comprehensive School, bringing state-of-the-art facilities to over 1,200 pupils in Nelson Mandela Bay.

The metro is building 153 RDP homes in Joe Slovo and KwaNobuhle Area 11,  which are set to be completed in February next year

Metro secures R33.3m to build 153 houses amid 100,000 backlog

Nelson Mandela Bay has secured R33.3 million to construct 153 new homes in Joe Slovo and KwaNobuhle Area 11, prioritising vulnerable families despite a massive 100,000-unit housing backlog.

The crumbling Algoa Park police barracks
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Police barracks or crime scene?

Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson has slammed the dilapidated state of the Algoa Park police barracks as a disaster.

Wilderness Foundation Africa CEO Dr Andrew Muir makes a point at the Water, Climate, and the Future of African Trade event at Nelson Mandela University. Next to him is fellow panelist SA International Maritime Institute research director Dr Nomtha Hadi and Samantha Dunlop of EC Exporters, which organised the event
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Climate change, outdated infrastructure threaten Bay’s trade competitiveness

Experts at Nelson Mandela University warn that worsening climate impacts, crumbling infrastructure, and port bottlenecks threaten Nelson Mandela Bay's trade competitiveness, urging swift local government action.

Newton Park Post Office: A symbol of neglect

The deteriorating condition of the Newton Park post office has become a stark symbol of public infrastructure neglect in Nelson Mandela Bay, prompting calls for government accountability.

Oscar Mabuyane
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The heritage we leave must be a safer Eastern Cape

Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane writes on why true heritage requires safer communities, accountable governance, and the decisive delivery of public infrastructure.

From the Donkin to the Baakens, work is under way

The Mandela Bay Development Agency has embarked on major repairs and upgrades across iconic public and heritage spaces in Nelson Mandela Bay, including the Donkin flag, Kings Beach, and the Baakens Valley precinct.