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Eugené Johnson

Two floods later, Nelson Mandela Bay metro still clings to drought’s punitive water tariffs

South Africa

Two floods later, Nelson Mandela Bay metro still clings to drought’s punitive water tariffs

By Estelle Ellis

Nelson Mandela Bay’s new coalition government sets out priorities for 'broken metro', prepares for a battle

South Africa

Nelson Mandela Bay’s new coalition government sets out priorities for 'broken metro', prepares for a battle

By Estelle Ellis

Gqeberha taxi driver dies after crashing into alleged protest barricade

South Africa

Gqeberha taxi driver dies after crashing into alleged protest barricade

By Mkhuseli Sizani for GroundUp

Nelson Mandela Bay — DA points to a a city that’s R9bn in debt, with 20,000 potholes and 5,500 sewage blockages

South Africa

Nelson Mandela Bay — DA points to a a city that’s R9bn in debt, with 20,000 potholes and 5,500 sewage blockages

By Estelle Ellis

Claims of dark forces, dirty tricks as ‘mystery court appeal’ collapses crucial Nelson Mandela Bay Council meeting

Politics

Claims of dark forces, dirty tricks as ‘mystery court appeal’ collapses crucial Nelson Mandela Bay Council meeting

By Estelle Ellis

Farmers determined to find solutions after bearing brunt of protesters’ rage at lack of service delivery

South Africa

Farmers determined to find solutions after bearing brunt of protesters’ rage at lack of service delivery

By Estelle Ellis

‘Lawlessness and chaos’ – MEC’s damning account of local government collapse in Nelson Mandela Bay

Politics

‘Lawlessness and chaos’ – MEC’s damning account of local government collapse in Nelson Mandela Bay

By Estelle Ellis

New coalition agreement signed in Nelson Mandela Bay in bid to unseat ANC-led government

Politics

New coalition agreement signed in Nelson Mandela Bay in bid to unseat ANC-led government

By Estelle Ellis

The Politics: Bickering continues in Nelson Mandela Bay as taps are set to run dry

South Africa

The Politics: Bickering continues in Nelson Mandela Bay as taps are set to run dry

By Estelle Ellis

Warning of economic tipping point as parts of Nelson Mandela Bay left dry by water system failure

South Africa

Warning of economic tipping point as parts of Nelson Mandela Bay left dry by water system failure

By Estelle Ellis

‘It’s brown, but you can drink it’ — Nelson Mandela Bay water woes continue

South Africa

‘It’s brown, but you can drink it’ — Nelson Mandela Bay water woes continue

By Estelle Ellis

Revealed test results show Nelson Mandela Bay turned a blind eye to dodgy water quality

South Africa

Revealed test results show Nelson Mandela Bay turned a blind eye to dodgy water quality

By Estelle Ellis