Nelson Mandela Bay

Nicky Erasmus, operations director of Dark Water Ops, has announced his departure from anti-poaching work in Nelson Mandela Bay after three decades. He is taking up a new security role with an international mining company in Africa.

18. juni 2026 Rapportert av AI

Four Springboks players led a coaching clinic for children from 13 primary schools in Nelson Mandela Bay on Thursday. The event formed part of World Rugby’s Get Into Rugby programme ahead of the team’s match against the Barbarians.

Nelson Mandela Bay has been hit by its third major power outage in recent months, following collapses in August 2024 and January 2026. A transmission pylon on the Chelsea-Arlington-Walmer-Summerstrand line fell due to gale-force winds, leaving large parts of Gqeberha without electricity for up to 21 days.

19. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Transmission pylons in Nelson Mandela Bay have collapsed again, leaving parts of the metro without power for up to three weeks. The city budgeted R11.9-million for repairs this financial year, short of the R35-million needed. Businesses report significant losses from the outages.

Former Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber president Loyiso Dotywana has called for yearly performance agreements to evaluate the metro's mayors instead of relying on elections. His remarks highlight ongoing governance challenges amid financial deficits and political infighting. Church leaders have also voiced frustration over the metro's collapse, demanding accountability from officials.

9. november 2025 Rapportert av AI

As a key council meeting approaches, Nelson Mandela Bay Deputy Mayor Gary van Niekerk has used social media to defend himself against accusations related to a failed pothole repair promise and ongoing legal battles. He claims media misquotes and political maneuvering undermined his efforts. The meeting on 10 November will likely scrutinize his position following a recent contempt of court conviction.