Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality proudly presents SPLASH FESTIVAL 2026
A flavour-packed experience awaits at Splash!
Join the incredible Chef Jenny Morris LIVE at the Flavour Station Tent, bringing the heat, the flair, and plenty of delicious inspiration
5 April
14:00
King’s Beach
Free entry
Come hungry, leave inspired
Stay in the loop www.nmbsplash.co.za
Keep an eye on our pages for all Splash Festival 2026 updates
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality proudly presents SPLASH FESTIVAL 2026
FRIDAY LINE-UP
We’re kicking things off in true Nelson Mandela Bay style with a powerful showcase of local talent
Friday is all about the sound of Gqeberha — celebrating the artists who bring our city to life across all Splash stages From laid-back grooves to high-energy performances, expect nothing but pure vibes as our local stars take centre stage. This is where the city shows up and shows out!
King’s Beach
Friday, 3 April 2026
Free Entry
Come early, stay late, and experience the true heartbeat of the Bay
Stay in the loop www.nmbsplash.co.za
Keep an eye on our pages for all Splash Festival 2026 updates
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NMB residents, you know the date, now it’s time to act.
20–21 June 2026
Voter Registration Weekend
Register or update your details for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections.
Make sure you’re registered where you live and ready to have your say.
Help shape service delivery in your area
Have a direct say in local leadership
Be part of decisions that impact your community’s future
Your vote. Your voice. Your future.
DID YOU KNOW? | HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH 2026
South Africa commemorates Human Rights Month under the theme "The Bill of Rights at 30 – Making Human Dignity Real.” This month encourages all citizens to reflect on the country’s journey toward equality, justice and freedom for all.
During the apartheid era (1948–1994), many South Africans lost their lives while fighting against injustice. One such event was the Bantu Square Massacre, also known as Black Sunday, which took place on 9 November 1952 in East London during the Defiance Campaign.
On that day, police opened fire on protestors, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 8 to more than 200 people. The tragedy remains a painful reminder of the human rights violations that occurred under apartheid.
As we mark 30 years of the Bill of Rights, we honour those who sacrificed their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today and recommit ourselves to building a society based on human dignity, equality and freedom.
MAYORAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAMME
No learner should miss school because of dignity.
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is committed to ensuring that every learner can attend school with confidence and comfort. By providing sanitary towels and hygiene packs, we help restore dignity, improve attendance, and support the well-being of our young learners.
Support a learner today. Protect their future.
Residents, Keep Your Details Up to Date, Your Vote Depends on It!
Nelson Mandela Bay residents, make sure you’re election-ready for the ongoing by-elections and fully prepared for the 2026 Local Government Elections.
Update your address online in just a few clicks: www.elections.org.za/pw
Stay ready
Stay registered
Stay updated
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Every drop counts Use water wisely and help secure Nelson Mandela Bay’s water future.
Reuse grey water from baths, showers, and laundry to water your garden (where safe to do so). Every drop saved helps
Small actions make a big difference. Let’s conserve water and secure a sustainable future for Nelson Mandela Bay.
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Waste must only be disposed of at permitted landfill or drop-off sites. Fines apply every time an offender is caught under NMBM Waste By-Laws. Protect our environment dispose responsibly. |
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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is proud to host the 4th International Conference on Business Models in Agriculture (IBMA) 2026, taking place at the Boardwalk Hotel & Convention Centre from 8–11 March 2026. This prestigious global platform, supported by the South African Government, the Africa Organisation of Technology in Agriculture (AOTA), and key regional partners, will convene leading thinkers, innovators, and industry experts to shape the future of agribusiness. What to expect at IBMA 2026:
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Apply for Debt Relief Now!
Find out if you qualify and take control of your municipal debt today.
Who Can Qualify?
•Nelson Mandela Bay residents
•Businesses and all other entities, including:
•NPOs
•Body Corporates
Who Does Not Qualify?
•Government Departments
•Municipal employees (including councillors) of Nelson Mandela Bay
How & Where to Apply:
Send your completed application to:
accountrelief@mandelametro.gov.za
Or visit your nearest Customer Care Centre for an application form.
Documents Required:
For Domestic Accounts:
•Copy of ID of account holder
•3-month bank statement
For Business Entities & Others:
•Copy of ID of authorised person(s)
•3-month business bank statement
•Letter of authority from the authorised representative
For more information or assistance, contact us on 0800 20 50 50 (press option 5).
Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up on your municipal account and avoid disconnection. Let’s work together to build a financially sustainable Metro.
Ingaba uyasokola ukuhlawula iakhawunti yakho kamasipala? Silapha ukukunceda!
UMasipala iNelson Mandela Bay unika abahlali kunye namashishini ithuba lokubuyela kwindlela ngeNkqubo yokuNciphisa amaTyala, isisombululo esisebenzayo sokunceda ukuhlawula amatyala kamasipala angekagqitywa.
Sizibophelele ekuqinisekiseni ukuba bonke abanini bepropati ababhalisiweyo banokufikelela ngokuzikhethela kwiindlela ezifikelelekayo zokulawula nokuhlawula iiakhawunti zabo.
Ngoncedo, qhagamshelana nathi ku-0800 20 50 50 (Ukhethe u-5)
Okanye i-imeyile accountrelief@mandelametro.gov.za
Thatha inyathelo lokubuyiselwa kwemali ngokuthi ufake isicelo sokuxolelwa kwamatyala ngoku!
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