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Buffalo City is a coastal Metro comprised of the towns-East London and eQonce as well as the Mdantsane township
East London, South Africa
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Those that are slaughtering animals and hosting Imigidi need to apply to the Metro for a permit to PERMIT TO CONDUCT RITUAL/ CULTURAL SLAUGHTERING ON PREMISES (HOMES) and the application process also involves informing neighbours.
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Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane together with Buffalo City Metro Executive Mayor Cllr Princess Faku, will officially open the groundbreaking R87 million newly upgraded East London Beach Front Court Crescent tomorrow, Thursday 30, November 2023.
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CHANGING THE FACE OF OUR BEACHFRONT
The progressive development at the beachfront will soon have tourists and residents enjoying features such as the new outdoor gym equipment and a life-size sculpture of Megaptera Novaeangliae.
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NAME AND SHAME: This truck and its employees were caught illegally dumping in Breezyvale road at the Willowpark turn off near the King Phalo airport. They were traced and a R1500 fine issued to the driver. Let us keep our City clean and fight illegal dumping.
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Proposed name changes for Buffalo City
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FIRST DESTINATION
Buffalo City… We are hitting the road soon, it’s time to fill up the route!
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HARD AT WORK: The streets of East London this morning following overnight and early morning cleanup by our teams. We are hard at work to create the Buffalo City that we all want. By not littering, residents also help in keeping our City clean
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14 SPAZAS CLOSED IN EL CBD, NORTH END & ORIENTAL PLAZA
In this week's operations, 14 spaza shops we closed after violations were found which includes No temporal departures/ special consents, No Certificate of Acceptability, No Business Licenses & No Fire Compliance Certificates
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PHAKAMA EASTERN CAPE!!!!!!!!
East London, Qonce, Bhisho, Gqeberha, Gcuwa, Dutywa, Komani, Mthatha, Lusikisiski, Alwal North, Dikeni, Bhofolo, Ngqamakhwe
Fill up the trophy route!!
Fill up the City Hall!
#EasternCape
#Bokke
#SpringbokTrophyTour
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FINAL DESTINATION
East London City Hall
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POLICE RAID IN CARLIFONIA STREET, 27 ARRESTED
The Metro led by the SA Police Service and security cluster is conducting a raid at the California area in East London.
Thusa far 27 people have been arrested for various crimes including immigration status verification checks.
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METRO WELCOMES RETURN OF CRUISE LINERS
The Metro is excited at the return of the cruise liners to its shores.
A total of 18 cruise liners are set to dock at East London Harbour bringing over 20 000 visitors to our city. This is a sizeable number for the local tourism industry.
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BCM EMPOWERS FOREIGN NATIONAL SHOP OWNERS
The City held an empowerment workshop with the goal of educating, empowering & supporting the community of foreign nationals.
The City attempted a different approach in addressing issues pertaining to foreign-owned businesses and spazas
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BABY LEE PARK: The project includes an outdoor gym for joggers and jungle gym. It is also equiped hawkers stalls to create employment opportunities for people selling products during market days. Artwork on the hawker stalls was implemented and completed by WSU Fine arts students
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The mass funeral service is in line with the wishes of the families.
They did not want their children’s bodies paraded in public & we had to respect that.
Burials will be done privately.
We thank Avbob for footing the bill for coffins & all related burial services
#MASSFUNERAL
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Thank you East London
Silivile igwijo
Over to you Mdantsane
Get ready Verries and Duncan Village
Siyeza
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METRO WISHES ITS SPECIAL SON WELL
The Buffalo City Metro would like to wish it's special son, Sivenathi Nontshinga all the best as he attempts to regain the world boxing champion.
We are looking forward to receiving our proudest son as a two time crowned IBF world champion.
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EBUHLANTI BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT TAKING SHAPE
The Marina Glen-eBuhlanti project, which was launched by the Executive Mayor of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Cllr Princess Faku, is rapidly reshaping the landscape of eBuhlanti.
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HARD AT WORK: This is how the streets of eQonce were left looking last night following cleanups by our teams. We are hard at work to create the Buffalo City that we all want. By not littering, residents also help in keeping our City clean.
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BREAKING NEWS: EASTERN BEACH TEMPORARILY CLOSED
A shark has been spotted at Eastern beach.The City has temporarily closed the beach as a safety precaution. Beach goers are advised not to swim in this beach until further notice.
Issued by the BCM Communications
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🇿🇦🏉 It's the moment we've all been waiting for! 🌟 captured by Hudson Park Primary School
With our Springbok pride in full bloom, we're shouting from the rooftops: GO BOKKE! 🇿🇦
Photo by Jess Le Grange of River & Wood Films.
#GoBokke
#RugbyWorldCup
#SpringbokPride
#HudsonFire
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IN PICTURES: THE LATE "BABY LEE" BEACH FRONT PARK LAUNCH
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STATEMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR OF BUFFALO CITY METRO ON THE SHOCKING DEATHS OF YOUNG PEOPLE AT A TAVERN IN SCENERY PARK.
#eastlondon
#EnyobeniTavern
#BuffaloMassacre
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BUFFALO CITY STARTS DISINFECTING, CLEANING PUBLIC PLACES
The Metro has started with the process of disinfecting its public areas and cleaning its streets.Executive Mayor Xola Pakati, who has set asides his Fridays to roll out his sleeves, led one of the three Citywide campaigns.
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MOOD AT KING PHALO AIRPORT
Abahlali bame ngomumo bangxangile kwisikhululo senqwelo moya iKing Phalo nalapho balinde ngegwijo ukufika kwentshatsheli yethu yehlabathi uSivenathi Nontshinga.
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United we must all stand against crime, vandalism, looting and the destruction of property in our City and Province.
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The opening of this 24 hectors Eastern Beach Front area comes just in time for the festive season, ready to be accessed by residents and visitors.
This gives the city a facelift & turning the area into an entertainment & tourism attraction and unlock economic opportunities.
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CHANGING LIVES: METRO HANDS OVER 80 HOUSES IN MDANTSANE..MORE TO FOLLOW
As part of ensuring safety and well-being of it's beloved residents, the Buffalo City Metro handed over 80 houses in Mdantsane Nu 3, Ward 17 yesterday.
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The Eastern beachfront project will be renamed after the late South African boxer and karate champion, Leighandre "Baby Lee" Jegels.
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BABY LEE PARK: During the construction phase, 393 jobs were created by the project which consists of 143 jobs created through construction, 250 jobs created through cleaning projects and 11 Small Medium & Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) benefitting. 64 young people benefited.
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MDANTSANE HIGHWAY INFORMAL TRADERS GET STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT
Coca-Cola South Africa together with Buffalo City Metro handed over 20 Bizniz in a Box structures to informal traders operating in the Mdantsane Highway on Wednesday 01 June 2022.
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CURRENT VACANCIES IN BUFFALO CITY METRO
Go to our website by clicking on the link below to access current vacancies in Buffalo City Metro.
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Thank you Buffalo City
Enkosi kuwo wonke ophumileyo, Mthatha, Dutywa, George, Mt Frere, Kokstad, East London, Qonce, Komani, Gqeberha, Gcuwa, Cumakala, Dikeni, Rhini, Knysna, Mdantsane, Adelaide,
Congratulations Chippa United Football Club
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The Metro has taken a decision to change its blocks format from 3 hours’ time frame to 2 hours.
the 3 hours works well between stages 1-4 but stage beyond, increases network constraints, hence the Metro is undertaking the process of moving towards two hours per block.
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The Metro Law Enforcement had their hands full last night as hundreds of teenagers (approximately 700) descended to the beachfront.
Roadblocks were set up along the beachfront area in Fleet Street, Esplanade and Bowls Road where officers arrested 15 drunk drivers.
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"Cable theft has gone to epic proportions in our city & in the whole country. It continues to happen because scrap metal dealers are customers of the thieves who are looting our public & private infrastructure. It's high time for tough action to be taken" Xola Pakati, BCM Mayor
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METRO UNVEILS HIGH PERFORMANCE GTI’s TO PUBLIC SAFETY
As part of ensuring protection and safety of citizens, Buffalo City Metro launched seven high performance GTI’s to enhance service delivery and combat criminal activities.
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BUSTED:
This truck was caught dumping refuse in Southernwood. They were fined R1500 by Law Enforcement officers and made to reload the rubble and clean the area up.
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BUFFALO CITY METRO WINS NATIONAL AWARD
The Metro was acknowledged for its communication efforts last Friday by
@SALGA_Gov
Buffalo City won the award for “The most active Municipality on social media” at the Salga National Communicators awards ceremony held in Cape Town.
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POOLS: It’s all set in our pools in the Metro to usher in the New Year’s Eve celebrations. With additional lifeguards and marshals in place, the public pools Orient Pools, Joan Harrison, Zwelitsha and Parkside are ready.
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The Metro is extremely disappointed with the attitude of some parents as they fail to control their children who drink excessively in the name of school exams pens down. The Metro has issued several warnings to parents to be vigilant, monitor their children.
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Coronavirus Hotline: +27 80 002 9999
Please use this hotline if you display any symptoms of the virus, don’t go to your Doctor and infect him/her and everybody in the waiting room. Share this number with everyone you know as well as your household staff⚠‼
#covid19SA
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ABOUT THE SWITCHING ON CEREMONY LAST NIGHT EMONTI
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Transnet Launches Manganese export to boost BCM's economy
Transnet in partnership with the Eastern Cape Government officially launched the Manganese Export through the TPT East London Multi-purpose terminal(MPT) on Tuesday 3 October 2023 at the Port of East London.
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METRO WRITES OFF DEBTS AS IT PASSES NEW CREDIT CONTROL POLICY
The Buffalo City Metro Council has resolved to write off consumers' debt worth over R240 million to bring relief to communities.
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Areal photographs showing progress on the massive development to change the face of our beachfront …pics by Andre Oosthuizen
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The safety and security cluster has identified the issue of excessive alcohol consumption, particularly public drinking, underage drinking and drinking and driving, as focus areas that are contributing to lawlessness.
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KIWANE BEACH RESORT OPENING
This morning, Buffalo City Metro Executive Mayor Cllr Xola Pakati will be opening the new conference center at the Kiwane Beach Resort in Tsholomnqa.
#ACityHardAtWork
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NO DAYS OFF: A CITY HARD AT WORK
Our teams are hard at work along the Ziphunzane bypass (black road) clearing up illegal dumps and fixing the area
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IN PICTURES: THE LATE "BABY LEE" BEACH FRONT PARK LAUNCH
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Buffalo City’s Nahoon Beach in East London gives one not only access to the natural beautiful boardwalk but is also a perfect surfing spot close to the Nahoon Reef. A simple walk in this beach takes you to another second entry of this beautiful beach coast
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The Water World Fun Park offers a different dimension to the East London beach coastline. This project situated in the western area positions Buffalo City as a destination of choice for visitors and is a gateway to an experience of a lifetime
@bcmtourism
@_BCMDA
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FIRST 100 DAYS: ROADS-WORKS AND FILLING OF POTHOLES
The Metro is rolling out an acccelerated service delivery program as part of marking the Mayor’s first 100 days in office.
The program is taking place at Stoney drift (WARD 9) to Gompo (Ward 7) and other Duncan Village areas.
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Interns! Interns! Interns based in East London. Must have graduated 2021 or 2022
HR
Operations management
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical engineering
Logistics Management
Production management
Send your cv to Ayandak
@mpc
.co.za together with your supporting docs
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We appreciate the reviews from our visitors, spread the word, Buffalo City Metro is the place for family entertainment that ignites the spirit of Xmas
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Our cleaning teams have declared the Esplanade in the Eastern Beachfront as ready to host thousands coming in for New Year’s Eve celebrations.
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EQONCE ARE YOU READY FOR AMABHOKOBHOKO
With only a few hours to go … we are busy setting up in Zwelitsha and Macalegusha eQonce
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OUR SPECIAL ONE IS HERE
The Metro together with the Department of Sport, Recreation and Arts and Boxing fraternity welcomed its hero this evening.
On arrival, Sivenathi “The Special One” Nontshinga was presented with a 100-thousand rands cheque by the Buffalo City Metro.
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Inqindi yinto yethu 🥊 well done Golden Boy Azinga Fuzile
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DIMBAZA COMMUNITY RECEIVES A NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY WITH A MINI LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND
On Tuesday 21 February 2023, the Metro together with Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture opened and handed over the Dimbaza Public Library with Mini Library for the Blind in Dimbaza.
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The project opening is being renamed after the late South African boxer and karate champion, Leighandre "Baby Lee" Jegels.
The work done includes road works, parking bays, walkway, information centre & ablution building, hawkers’ stalls, jungle gym, outdoor gym area
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CITY CALLS ON MOTORISTS NOT TO REMOVE SIGNAGE AT CURRIE STREET
The City has noticed with great concern that motorists remove the signage used for road closure in Currie Street especially during night time to gain access on the construction site.
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SOON TO BE LAUNCHED: A CITY HARD AT WORK
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METRO UNVEILS OUTDOOR GYMNASIUM IN SCENERY PARK
Buffalo City's innovative approach to community development has led to the launch of an outdoor gymnasium by Executive Mayor Councillor Princess Faku in
Scenery Park this afternoon.
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WELL DONE TO OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK OFFICER JWAMBI
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WEED ATTACK: As part of the ongoing cleanup campaign, our teams are working night and day attacking overgrown gutters and pavements in the East London and eQonce CBDs. The Metro has commissioned EPWP teams targeting strategic areas
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NAHOON BEACH, NAHOON REEF It’s all set at the Nahoon beach and the Nahoon reef to host hundreds coming in for New Year’s Eve celebrations.
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The Orient Pools in the East London beachfront offer secure entertainment for the entire family with a kiddies pool and picnic spots plus access to a beautiful beach that overlooks entry to the harbor
@bcmtourism
@EC_Tourism
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BABY LEE PARK: The project is equiped hawkers stalls to create employment opportunities for people selling products during market days. Artwork on the hawker stalls was implemented and completed by WSU Fine arts students through the Public Employment Programme.
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SOMETHING WONDERFUL PAYING TRIBUTE TO OUR ICONIC LEGENDS IS BEING CRAFTED IN SISA DUKASHE STADIUM
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For all emergencies and services, make use of the following important numbers
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IN VIDEOS: SCENES FROM LAST NIGHT ACROSS BUFFALO CITY
Congratulations 🎉 to the Springboks
We look forward to hosting you!
Thank you to the people of Buffalo City for coming out and braving the rain 🙌🏾
#Bokke
#RWC2023
#Springboks
#EasternCape
#RSAvNZL
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NAME AND EXPOSE ILLEGAL DUMPERS: This vehicle was spotted illegally dumping in Gonubie. The owner must contact us on 0437221836/1819 or email lorettem
@buffalocity
.gov.za; failing which, action will be taken
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DAY 2 OF CLAMPDOWN OPERATIONS ON SPAZA SHOPS
The Metro operation enters the second day today.
We are aware that communities in some of our townships are attempting to illegally conduct operations in their areas citing expired food products and general non-compliant Spaza Shops.
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WORLD CUP RUGBY FINAL PUBLIC VIEWING
BCM Mayor Cllr Princess Faku congratulates the Springboks on reaching the World Cup Rugby FINALS.
The Metro will give members of the public an opportunity to watch the World Cup Ruby Final Match between South Africa and New Zealand.
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OPERATION COCA: We are working hard and around the clock to keep our areas clean. Under operation Coca, together with the BCMDA, we have dedicated teams targeting the Esplanade beachfront, the Quigney, CBD and Southernwood.
#OperationCoca
…be part of the solution!
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UPDATE: POWER OUTAGE IN EAST LONDON
A fault has been spotted on white phase second structure from Woodbrook.
The line is being isolated and made safe to be inspected and repaired, the Queens Park station has been fixed and will be restored shortly.
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The following reductions have been approved:
a) Electricity tariff reduced from 9.61% to 7.47% as approved by NERSA.
b) Water tariff reduced from 9.64% to 6.78%.
c) Electricity purchase revised from 9.61% to 7.47% in 2022/2023
d) Water purchase from 9.64% to 5.78% in 2022/2023
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Buffalo City Metro Municipality Learnership Programme!
CLOSING DATE: 29 September 2023 @ 16h00
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SKILLS PROGRAM FOR UNEMPLOYED YOUTH & SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
Apply: BCM Human Resources Development
No. 58 Belgravia Cresent, Southernwood
Or post to the Directorate of Corporate Services Department
PO Box 134
East London
5200
Contact 0437053280/3288
Closing Date 06 June 2024
Buffalo City Metro is calling on unemployed young people and small business owners to take advantage of the opportunity to be part of a six-month learnership and skills programme in China.
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Santa’s castle is a popular spot for visitors with creative designs and the kiddies train on offer. It’s definitely recommended for the entire family visit on this sunny public holiday
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The budget will see the electricity& water tariff reduced significantly. The electricity purchase has also been revised& lowered as approved by Nersa.
The Metro is expected to announce increments on free indigent grants and subsidies for the poor in the upcoming State of the City
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Buffalo City Metro Executive Mayor Cllr Princess Faku delivering welcoming address to the EC 2023 NSC announcement held in East London ICC yesterday. The Metro salutes the class of 2023 for their outstanding performance.
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“To celebrate and be part of the victory tour, the City encourages residents and sports clubs to show the Boks love by wearing their green and gold jerseys and dedicate their morning activities to the champions.
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MUCH NEEDED RELIEF FOR FLOODING AFFECTED DUNCAN VILLAGE RESIDENTS
The community of Duncan Village in Ward 2, which is one of the worst affected areas by the recent floods, got much needed relief from the Provincial Department of Community Safety.
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Oceanway in Gonubie is currently closed until further notice due to the storm caused by strong winds. A clean up is being coordinated.
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"It's exciting that the Airport Link Road project is finally coming to fruition. We had a vision of opening up the road to our airport for ease of traffic for both commuters and trucks. This is an important addition to our logistics as a city." Executive Mayor, Cllr Xola Pakati.
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CRACKING DOWN ON SCRAP METAL AND CABLE THEFT
Joint scrap metal and cable theft operations yesterday in Beacon Bay-Nompumulelo, Gonubie - Mzamomhle, Scenery Park and East London CBD.
3.6 kg of municipal cable recovered and arrests made.
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