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Nelson Mandela Bay faces 4,700km water-pipe crisis as losses hit over 60%
MUNICIPAL DYSFUNCTION

Nelson Mandela Bay faces 4,700km water-pipe crisis as losses hit over 60%

Due to the shortage of plumbers in the water services unit, the metro takes between seven and 10 days to address water leaks, instead of the ideal three days.

By Andisa Bonani
COASTAL HAZARD

Endangered penguins and gannets threatened as tar balls wash up along SA coastline

By Kyran Blaauw
Endangered penguins and gannets threatened as tar balls wash up along SA coastline
OPINIONISTA

The Coega Steel dilemma: When governance rules collide with jobs

By Ongama Mtimka
The Coega Steel dilemma: When governance rules collide with jobs
CROSSING GUARD

Injured child sparks calls for safer roads in Gqeberha neighbourhood

By Kyran Blaauw
Injured child sparks calls for safer roads in Gqeberha neighbourhood
COPY WINNERS

Leon Louw: Ditch the government meddling, NMB can be an economic powerhouse

By Riaan Marais
Leon Louw: Ditch the government meddling, NMB can be an economic powerhouse
Nelson Mandela Bay businesses urged to conserve water, but municipal campaigns don’t hold much water
Running dry

Nelson Mandela Bay businesses urged to conserve water, but municipal campaigns don’t hold much water

By Riaan Marais
The dream deferred: A critical look at higher education post-celebration
OPINIONISTA

The dream deferred: A critical look at higher education post-celebration

By Luzuko Jacobs
N2 contractor destroys endangered Wild Coast plants, igniting Amadiba community dispute
PONDOLAND PLANT DISASTER

N2 contractor destroys endangered Wild Coast plants, igniting Amadiba community dispute

By Estelle Ellis
ANC demands answers from their own mayor over Nelson Mandela Bay's R25m transformer scandal
EXPLAIN YOURSELF

ANC demands answers from their own mayor over Nelson Mandela Bay's R25m transformer scandal

By Andisa Bonani
Kei Mouth rallies: The town that rose up when the water went down
TAPPING RESILIENCE

Kei Mouth rallies: The town that rose up when the water went down

By Estelle Ellis
Nelson Mandela Bay draws up action plan after receiving qualified audit opinion
‘CITY IN DECLINE’

Nelson Mandela Bay draws up action plan after receiving qualified audit opinion

By Andisa Bonani and Kyran Blaauw
Nelson Mandela Bay under the pump as critical water infrastructure crumbles
WASTED RESOURCES

Nelson Mandela Bay under the pump as critical water infrastructure crumbles

By Riaan Marais
UNCOOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE

‘Slap in the face for residents’ — NMB council rejects motions calling for streetlight tender accountability

By Kyran Blaauw
‘Slap in the face for residents’ — NMB council rejects motions calling for streetlight tender accountability
CONTAGION RISK

EC farmers fear a second wave of FMD amid struggle to contain rapid spread

By Riaan Marais
EC farmers fear a second wave of FMD amid struggle to contain rapid spread
INFRASTRUCTURE WOES

Civil groups slam Nelson Mandela Bay municipality over repeated power outages

By Andisa Bonani
Civil groups slam Nelson Mandela Bay municipality over repeated power outages
POWER OUTRAGE

Nelson Mandela Bay metro warned about collapsing pylons more than a year ago

By Andisa Bonani and Estelle Ellis
GNARLY BLOW

How Gayton McKenzie's Department of Sport, Arts and Culture's inaction cost J-Bay its premier surfing competition

By Riaan Marais
FINANCIAL RELIEF

Nelson Mandela Bay municipality rejects call for rebate following five-day blackout

By Kyran Blaauw
AGEING INFRASTRUCTURE

Nelson Mandela Bay to spend R10m restoring power after transmission towers collapse

By Andisa Bonani and Kyran Blaauw
Could Nersa remove Nelson Mandela Bay’s electricity distribution licence?
COMPLIANCE UNDER SCRUTINY

Could Nersa remove Nelson Mandela Bay’s electricity distribution licence?

The National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) convened its inaugural Tribunal sitting in December, setting in motion accountability for municipalities failing to adhere to critical maintenance protocols and other breaches of their licensing conditions. The implications of non-compliance are dire, with municipalities facing fines of up to R2m a day.

By Estelle Ellis
COMMUNAL SPIRIT

Community saves boy on ventilator during Nelson Mandela Bay blackout

By Kyran Blaauw
ANIMAL WELFARE

Lawyers from across SA rally to defend Kariega SPCA as eviction looms

By Estelle Ellis and Kyran Blaauw
SCATHING ALLEGATIONS

Hawks and Public Protector asked to probe NMB mayor’s bank account

By Andisa Bonani
SHOW OF SUPPORT

Streets of East London run red as EFF floods CBD in anticipation of Malema sentencing

By Riaan Marais
Police not ready to combat ‘growing gangs’ — Cachalia
COPS UP AGAINST IT

Police not ready to combat ‘growing gangs’ — Cachalia

By Riaan Marais
Metro slides backwards — audit finds seven serious failings in Nelson Mandela Bay
UNCOOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE

Metro slides backwards — audit finds seven serious failings in Nelson Mandela Bay

By Andisa Bonani
Acting police minister to visit Nelson Mandela Bay while key units struggle with resources
SECURITY DYSFUNCTION

Acting police minister to visit Nelson Mandela Bay while key units struggle with resources

By Riaan Marais
Nelson Mandela Bay metro police arrest taxi driver transporting 40 passengers — most of them schoolchildren
ROAD SAFETY

Nelson Mandela Bay metro police arrest taxi driver transporting 40 passengers — most of them schoolchildren

By Estelle Ellis and Kyran Blaauw
Social media plea sparks nationwide support for fire-hit farmers
RECOVERY EFFORT

Social media plea sparks nationwide support for fire-hit farmers

By Riaan Marais

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