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Investigation Into Suspicious Fires in Nelson Mandela Bay Requested

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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) requested the Executive Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM), Babalwa Lobishe, to launch a thorough investigation into the series of fires plaguing the Metro over the past two months. Although hot and dry summer conditions increase the risk of veld and bush fires, the nature and timing […]

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Cogta Intervention in NMBM Clear Proof of Local Government Failure

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The visit by the national Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Dr Namane Masemola, and Eastern Cape MEC Zolile Williams to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) undeniably proves that local government has failed under ANC rule. The visit forms part of a national intervention in the Metro as well as a […]

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Decisive Action Needed to Resolve NMBM’s Water Crisis

Location: News

Decisive action and accountability are desperately needed to resolve the water crisis affecting large parts of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM). Some areas, including Despatch and Kariega, have been without water supply for 13 days; it is unacceptable that residents do not have access to this essential service. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) […]

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Renaldo Gouws Joins Freedom Front Plus

Location: News

Renaldo Gouws, popular social media personality and former DA Member of Parliament, has decided to throw in his weight with the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus). Gouws, an industrial psychologist with a significant following on platforms such as YouTube, has extensive political experience and a genuine passion for community values. During his political career with […]

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NMBM Adopts Motion to Hold Individuals Personally Liable for Damaging Traffic Lights

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) successfully passed a motion in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Council (NMBM) to hold individuals damaging traffic lights personally liable for the damage. This motion aims to shift the financial burden of repairing and replacing traffic lights from taxpayers to the guilty parties and their insurance companies. The NMBM […]

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The Time for Consequences Against Gary Van Niekerk Is Long Overdue

Location: News

The GOOD Party is appalled, but not surprised, by Deputy Mayor Gary van Niekerk’s decision to leave South Africa on the eve of his criminal trial. This brazen act of evasion is just the latest chapter in a long and sordid story of impunity, enabled by a complicit and lethargic coalition.

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MBDA’s Success Proves That Good Governance, Without Political Interference, Works

Location: News

The exceptional performance of the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), 81% for the 2024/25 financial year, clearly proves that good governance free from political interference delivers tangible results. Achieving this milestone, under the leadership of the MBDA’s CEO, Mr Anele Qaba, and his dedicated team, demonstrates that clean governance, strong leadership and accountability are a […]

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Bayland Violent Protest Action Condemned

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) notes with great concern the violent protest actions in Bayland, a settlement in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM), where residents are protesting the lack of electricity supply. During the protest, the M19 and R75 roads were blocked, and two trucks were torched. The Freedom Front Plus previously warned […]

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Time to Close NMBM’s Overtime Tap

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the latest step to limit overtime payments to employees of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) earning above the R261 000 annual salary threshold. The decision is critical and long overdue. This decision follows the policy directive of the Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, who earlier […]

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NMBM Authorities Commended for Successfully Cracking down on Kidnapping Syndicate

Location: News

The relevant authorities in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) are commended for their swift and targeted action, which led to the safe release of 73-year-old kidnapping victim Theresa Minnie. Several suspects were also taken into custody during the subsequent operation. The success of this operation clearly proves that collaboration between various role-players is essential […]

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Crumbling Sewage Infrastructure Leads to Closure of Several Beaches

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) places the blame for the second closure of Kings Beach within a month squarely on the shoulders of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) due to its failure to maintain sewage infrastructure and replace ageing systems. Kings Beach was closed for the second time on 30 July after a […]

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We Reject NMBM’s Debt Amnesty

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) rejects the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro’s (NMBM) decision to write off up to 50% of households and businesses’ overdue municipal debt through an amnesty programme. This sends the wrong message to law-abiding taxpayers and may encourage non-payment. All residents with overdue accounts can apply for amnesty. A deposit of […]

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