With the Easter long weekend fast approaching—a time typically marked by surging traffic volumes—Transport Minister Barbara Creecy is taking a proactive stance to ensure safer roads across South Africa, starting right here in Gqeberha. On Sunday, 13 April 2025, the Minister will lead a high-impact, multi-agency road safety operation on the N2 at King Neptune,…

The long-awaited reconstruction of the Seekoei Estuary Causeway, which connects Aston Bay and Paradise Beach in Jeffreys Bay, is set to commence at the end of March 2025. The R9.3 million project, primarily funded through the Municipal Disaster Recovery Grant (MDRG), is expected to be completed by mid-August 2025.

The growing collaboration between the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) and local tour guides and operators is proving to be a game-changer for the city’s cruise tourism industry. With 34 cruise vessels already docking in the Bay this season and an expected economic impact of nearly R100 million, this sector is fast becoming a major…

March 21, 1985, is a date forever etched into the history of Nelson Mandela Bay. On this day, the township of Langa in Kariega (Uitenhage) became the site of one of apartheid South Africa’s most harrowing tragedies—the Langa Massacre.

Nelson Mandela Bay’s waste management services are set for a significant boost following the municipality’s introduction of seven state-of-the-art compactor trucks. The investment marks a shift toward more reliable waste collection while reducing financial strain on the city’s public health budget.

Nelson Mandela Bay is fast becoming one of South Africa’s leading call centre hubs, positioning itself just behind Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. This rapid growth in the Global Business Services (GBS) sector has put the Metro in the spotlight as a rising player in offshoring and customer service industries.

Nelson Mandela Bay is making major strides toward energy sustainability with the long-awaited Fishwater Flats Biogas Project now underway. Once completed, this facility will convert wastewater sludge and organic waste into biogas, generating electricity to supplement the city’s power supply.

Metro residents will no longer need to travel long distances or spend extra money to access essential municipal services—the KwaMagxaki Customer Care Centre has officially reopened after a four-year closure. This marks a major milestone in restoring convenience and efficiency to communities in Nelson Mandela Bay.

Nelson Mandela Bay is set to play a pivotal role in global diplomacy this year as it hosts several key G20 meetings. Following South Africa’s assumption of the G20 Presidency in December 2024, Gqeberha is preparing to welcome some of the world’s most influential leaders and decision-makers to its shores.

A United Effort to Improve Service Delivery Nelson Mandela Bay is rolling up its sleeves and getting to work! The Siyasebenza Campaign: A Metro at Work officially kicked off in Kariega on Tuesday, 28 January 2025, proving that not even rainy weather can dampen the commitment to improving service delivery and enhancing residents’ daily lives.…