Chronic vandalism and theft leave Nelson Mandela Bay public facilities, including Kariega's post office and Westbourne Oval, stripped bare while authorities stall on protection.
The 127-year-old Westbourne Oval in Nelson Mandela Bay has fallen victim to rampant theft and vandalism following the expiry of its municipal security contract, leaving just two functioning toilets for visiting schools and athletes.
As Nelson Mandela Bay deals with deteriorating infrastructure, crime, unemployment and poor service delivery, eight mayoral hopefuls have outlined plans to turn the metro around. The candidates made their commitments before more than 600…
Helenvale residents are digging trenches and fleeing sewage-flooded homes, disputing Nelson Mandela Bay municipality's claims that security threats are preventing critical repairs to collapsing infrastructure.
The Eastern Cape has rolled out 15 public electric-vehicle charging stations across key travel routes and towns, positioning its automotive sector for the transition to new energy vehicles as it pitches to investors at SA Auto Week.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson has slammed the dilapidated state of the Algoa Park police barracks as a disaster.
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.
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.
Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane writes on why true heritage requires safer communities, accountable governance, and the decisive delivery of public infrastructure.
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.
