Mandela Bay Development Agency

05/11/2026

YOU HAVE A LITTLE MORE TIME TO GET THOSE TRAINERS READY 🏃😄
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Women's Night Run & Walk has been moved out by a week, and will now take place on Friday 13 November.
This gives you an extra week to secure your ticket! And, if you already have a ticket for the original date (6 November), there's absolutely nothing you need to do - your ticket is automatically valid for the new date 💚
Enjoy the chance to enjoy a beautiful evening making your way around the Stadium, through the concourse and alongside the pitch under stadium lights!
It doesn't matter if you run, walk or wheel, you'll be in good company 🫶
Tickets from Webtickets: 🎟 https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1605276353

05/11/2026

UPDATE: The Donkin flag has been raised into the correct position. We thank the community for alerting us to the error.

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The Donkin flag appears to be having an upside down day. This is an unfortunate human error, which will be rectified shortly.

The symbolism is unintended, and we appreciate that the community has brought this to the attention of the MBDA, which is based at The Tramways building in South End. We will take care to ensure the correct procedures are followed going forward.

Algoa FM News Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality

𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

Algoa FM listeners were on the ball on Thursday when the newsroom fielded several calls alerting us that the South African flag was flown upside down at the Donkin Reserve.
It is one of the tallest flagpoles in South Africa. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mandela Bay Development Agency SA National Defence Force

05/11/2026

The Nelson Mandela Bay Science & Technology Centre has a bumper holiday programme planned for this December!
60 spots available at a cost of just R20 per child per day.
Secure your child's place on the programme today!

DATE: 1 - 3 December 2026
VENUE: Nelson Mandela Bay Science & Technology Centre, Kariega
CONTACT: 041 991 5000 / [email protected]

The Nelson Mandela Bay Science & Technology Centre is operated by the MBDA

☀️🔬 SUMMER OF SCIENCE HOLIDAY PROGRAMME! 🎄🎨

The school holidays are almost here, and we have three exciting days of fun, creativity and science waiting for you! 🥳

Join us at the Nelson Mandela Bay Science & Technology Centre for our Summer of Science Holiday Programme, where children will learn, explore, create and play through exciting hands-on activities.

📅 Date: 01–03 December 2026
💰 Cost: R20 per child per day
👧 Limited spaces: Only 60 children!
📌 Bookings: First come, first served. Secure your child's spot early!
📞 Book now: 041 991 5000
📧 Email: [email protected]

🌟 THREE DAYS OF EXCITING ACTIVITIES!
🧪 Day 1: Build, Discover & Freeze
Introduction to El Niño and practical activities
Hands-on water science activity
DIY ice cream making
Science short quiz

♻️ Day 2: Create, Recycle & Crack the Code
Plastic bottle cap mosaics
Christmas decorations and making
Digital games
Amazing Race: Science Edition

🎉 Day 3: Summer Science Fun Day
Exciting games
Summer Color Run
Mosaic reveal
Hanging of Christmas decorations

📌 IMPORTANT REMINDER:
Children are encouraged to collect and bring plastic bottle caps for the mosaic activity.
Day 3 - Color Run: Children should come dressed in white or comfortable playground clothes suitable for outdoor activities.
Parents/guardians must disclose any allergies or dietary requirements, including lactose intolerance.
Children who require special milk should bring their own milk for the DIY ice cream activity on Day 1.
Lunch wont be provided , each child must bring their own lunch.

Get ready for three days of unforgettable holiday fun, creativity and exciting scientific discoveries! 🌈🔬

HURRY! ONLY 60 SPACES AVAILABLE. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!

📍 VENUE: Nelson Mandela Bay Science & Technology Centre
Crnr Drostdy Road & Algoa Road, Kariega, 6230.

04/11/2026

The MBDA operated Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is host to the Municipal Elections Centre.

More than a

venue

04/11/2026

More drone footage providing a bird's eye view of Nelson Mandela Bay this election day, seen here covering Kamesh (Kariega) and Rosedale.

Drone surveillance has been supported by an extensive CCTV network covering major routes leading to polling stations around the city

04/11/2026

The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Women's Night Run & Walk is moving to the 13th of November.
THE GOOD NEWS? The ticket you bought for the 6th is still valid for the 13th! 🏃
Existing tickets are automatically valid for the new date, no rebooking needed 💚

>> The Stadium is currently in use by the Independent Electoral Commission for voting and counting operations, requiring us to move the event.

>> If you' prefer to request a refund, please contact our ticket partner via email at:
[email protected] / [email protected]
WhatsApp (no calls): 0721371226
Telephone: 0861999710

04/11/2026

Eyes in the sky this LGE2026 around the Bay.

DRONE Surveillance.

While specific details may not be shared, citizens can be assured the coverage of the MBDA drones during the 4th November LGE has reached areas such as;

Kwa-Zakhele, Wells Estate, Walmer Township, Summerstrand, Northern Areas and Central Business District of Gqeberha.

04/11/2026

CCTV CONTROL ROOM IN OPERATION AS VOTING CONTINUES 🇿🇦

The MBDA’s CCTV Control Centre is in full operation as drones and an expanded CCTV network provide active surveillance support at voting stations across Nelson Mandela Bay.
Monitoring officers are in contact with ward councillors and the SAPS to provide aerial views of potential hotspots or incidents in progress. This oversight is bolstered by cameras monitoring key routes leading to voting stations.

04/11/2026

MBDA DEPLOYS DRONES AND CCTV TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT DURING VOTING IN NELSON MANDELA BAY 🇿🇦

The Mandela Bay Development Agency has deployed drone and CCTV surveillance infrastructure to support local law enforcement during voting today.

DRONES DEPLOYED
Operations will focus on potential hotspots, and be guided by intelligence communicated by the South African Police Service and information from Ward Councillors. Drones will remain on standby throughout the day to provide both active and reactive surveillance support. They will be deployed where necessary to monitor precincts and provide ground teams with aerial views of any incidents in progress.

CCTV SUPPORT
The MBDA’s CCTV network will also play an important role, with cameras monitoring key routes leading to voting stations.

The third phase of the MBDA’s security infrastructure project in July this year marked a significant investment to strengthen crime prevention and improve emergency response times in Nelson Mandela Bay. The R27 million expansion included the deployment of 360 new CCTV cameras, seven surveillance drones, and more than 40km of fibre-optic infrastructure.

03/11/2026

NOTICE: WOMEN’S NIGHT RUN POSTPONED

The NMB Stadium Women’s Night Run & Walk, originally scheduled for Friday 6 November, has been rescheduled to Friday 13 November 2026.

This change follows arrangements that the Stadium will be utilized by the Independent Electoral Commission for voting and counting operations.

As a public facility, the NMB Stadium plays an important role in bringing our community together in different ways. In this spirit, we fully appreciate the importance of making the facility available for the democratic purposes of the IEC.

The good news is that the NMB Stadium Women’s Night Run & Walk will be back on Friday 13 November.
💚 Tickets purchased for the 6th will still be valid for the 13th. 💚

If you' prefer to request a refund, please contact our ticket partner via email at:
[email protected] / [email protected]
WhatsApp (no calls): 0721371226
Telephone: 0861999710