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METRO HOLDS OVERSIGHT MUNICIPAL PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARINGS


Directorates that came before the committee for engagement and discussions were Spatial Planning .. read more
2024-03-18



METRO PRESSES CHARGES AGAINST REPITITIVE NON-COMPLYING SPAZA SHOPS OWNERS


The Metro kickstarted its operations on the 8th of February conducting spaza shop raids twice a w .. read more
2024-03-18



CITY HANDS OVER 50 HOUSES IN PEELTON


The main purpose of the handover is to restore the dignity of the most vulnerable, the low-income .. read more
2024-03-18



SOD TURNING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ZONE 1 AND 3 OF TOYANA ROAD PROJECT IN WARD 14


The project which began in 2019 is broken up into five zones, the first phase began with the cons .. read more
2024-03-18



VALAZONKE PROGRAM CONTINUES


The Metro has been hard at work rehabilitating roads, patching potholes, reconstructing and pavin .. read more
2024-03-18



MAYORAL BURSARY FUND TOUCHES LIVES


The multi-million-rand fund will be used towards covering study tuition and registration fees, pr .. read more
2024-02-23



CITY OF LITERATURE HOSTS INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY


This year’s International Mother Language Day is under the theme “Multilingual Educat .. read more
2024-02-22



PREPARING IN ADVANCE FOR NATURAL DISASTERS


The Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002 requires the Disaster Management Centre to run community a .. read more
2024-02-21



BUFFALO CITY, THE CITY OF LITERATURE CELEBRATES LOVE FOR READING


The initiative geared towards youth and adults was meant to celebrate the love of reading, langua .. read more
2024-02-16



CHANGING LIVES: 139 HOUSES HANDED OVER IN BREIDBACH


The main purpose of the handover was to restore the dignity of the most vulnerable... the low-inc .. read more
2024-02-16



PHELOPHEPA TRAIN OFFERS HEALTHCARE SERVICES


The train arrived on Thursday, 08 February 2024 and is currently stationed at the Mount Ruth trai .. read more
2024-02-15



METRO RESUMES OPERATIONS TO ENSURE SPAZA SHOPS COMPLY


The operation commenced on Thursday 8 February at Ziphunzana in Ward 8 then proceeded to Zwelitsh .. read more
2024-02-15



BUFFALO CITY RECOGNIZED WITH STATUS OF BEING THE CITY OF LITERATURE BY UNESCO


Watch this space as the Metro, together with its art and creativite community, embraces and rollo .. read more
2024-01-30



INTERVIEWS FOR MAYORAL BURSARY COMMENCE


The Bursary Fund is an annual own funded programme that seeks to demonstrate the Metro’s co .. read more
2024-01-30



BUFFALO CITY METRO KICKSTARTS ITS NSFAS BLITZ ROADSHOWS


The Metro held this year's first roadshow at the East London City Hall on Monday 22 January 2 .. read more
2024-01-23



MAKIWANE MENTAL WARD AND WELLNESS CENTRE UPGRADED


Faku, together with Eastern Cape Health department MEC, Nomakhosazana Meth were some of the digni .. read more
2024-01-23



BCM VISITS INITIATION SCHOOL TYUTYU FARM IN COVE RIDGE


Among other objectives of the campaign, the visit of the initiation school seeks to red .. read more
2023-12-12



BCM DECLARES READINESS FOR INFLUX OF VISITORS TO ITS BEACHES


BCM beaches will welcome a substantial amount of visitors to our shores over two million visitors .. read more
2023-12-12



CHANGING LIVES: METRO HANDS OVER 80 HOUSES IN MDANTSANE


The Mdantsane cluster 1 project comprises of the design and construction of basic level of Servic .. read more
2023-12-11



BCMM SPORT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME IN ACTION


The purpose of the Workshop was to impart a great deal of knowledge to potential netball coaches .. read more
2023-12-04



BCM SWITCHING ON OF LIGHTS


The much-anticipated annual event saw the Executive Mayor Cllr Princess Faku declare the summer s .. read more
2023-12-04



BCM HOSTS WALK AGAINST GBV AS PART OF THE 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN ABUSE


The programme led by BeyondZero was rooted in principles of human rights, equality and justice, e .. read more
2023-11-30



THE METRO HOSTS BIG WALK AWARENESS CAMPAIGN FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED RESIDENTS


Annually between 03 November and 03 December, South Africans celebrate National Disability Rights .. read more
2023-11-30



METRO EMPOWERS FOREIGN NATIONAL SHOP OWNERS


The City attempted a different approach in addressing issues pertaining to foreign-owned business .. read more
2023-11-17



METRO ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL BYLAWS FOLLOWING PESTICIDES/INSECTICIDES SMUGGLINGS


The first operation was implemented at the Acardia Mall yesterday. This follows an intelligence t .. read more
2023-10-10



TRANSNET LAUNCHES MANGANESE EXPORT TO BOOST BCM'S ECONOMY


The project will enable 4 additional manganese trains per week equivalent to 0.5 mtpa of export c .. read more
2023-10-04



METRO TITLE REFORM MEETING


The City has been working with relevant local government departments in tackling challenges, prop .. read more
2023-09-22



BYLAW PUBLIC PARTICIPATION


  The purpose of the roadshows is to give the public a chance to comment and ask q .. read more
2023-09-12



TOURISM AWARENESS IN NDEVANA


Speaking about the purpose of the day Tourism Marketing Coordinator, Miranda Nofeliti, Highlighte .. read more
2023-09-09



MINISTERIAL IMBIZO GIVES BACK TO COMMUNITIES


he Imbizo also aimed to address concerns, discuss matters of local importance and work collective .. read more
2023-09-09



OPENING AND WELCOMING REMARKS TO COMMEMORATION OF THE BHISHO MASSACRE HELD IN BHISHO STADIUM ON 07 SEPTEMBER 2023 DELIVERED BY BUFFALO CITY METRO EXECUTIVE MAYOR


We gather on this sanctified ground, where the echoes of history still resonate, to remember the .. read more
2023-09-09



CITY LAUNCHED 46 NEW FLEET VEHICLES AND PLANT


The plant includes Landini Super DT 100 4x4 tractors and bushcutters, crew cage tipper. .. read more
2023-09-01



METRO DECLARES WAR ON POTHOLES


BCM Executive Mayor Councillor Princess Faku lead a fully-fledged team that showcased the infrast .. read more
2023-09-01



CLOSING WOMEN'S MONTH WITH A BANG


The seminar saw women from all over the City from different kinds of business sectors under one r .. read more
2023-09-01



A DIALOGUE TO UNPACK GBV ISSUES IN THE CITY


Gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) is a critical social ill that has left no sector of our .. read more
2023-08-23



INVESTING INTO THE FUTURE THROUGH EDUCATION


Giving the purpose of the visit, Ward 42 Councillor Phakamile Bamla said, "The main purpose .. read more
2023-08-23



GOVERNMENT EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH TECHNOLOGY


The launch is a partnership with National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA). Th .. read more
2023-08-14



TOURISM HANDS OVER TOOLS OF TRADE


The handover took place at the Orient Beach Offices. Speaking at the handover Portfolio Head for .. read more
2023-08-14



DISPLACED FAMILIES OFFERED ASSISTANCE


Today, the Buffalo City Metro in conjunction with the NGO gift of the givers and Social Developme .. read more
2023-08-03



METRO CLEAN UP CAMPAIGN IN EGOLI


Portfolio Head for Solid Waste and Environmental Management Clara Morolong-Yekiso said, “Th .. read more
2023-08-03



METRO'S ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ON TRACK


It is anticipated that the R430m valued project will be finished in two months’ time. On Ju .. read more
2023-07-24



BCM's BILLING SOLUTIONS FOR RATEPAYERS


The campaign aims to solve billing queries, to assist consumers with managing their accounts bett .. read more
2023-07-24




The occassion was in line with the pillars of the Mandela month campaign which focuses on looking .. read more
2023-07-18



SETTLERSWAY ROAD PROJECT 87 PERCENT COMPLETE


The Settler'sway R72 is subject to excessive traffic and congestion during peak hours and thi .. read more
2023-07-17



BCM HANDED OVER TOOLS TO ENCOURAGE SMALL SCALE FARMING


Tools that were handed over to beneficiaries include : Wheelbarrow, spades, rakes, garden fork &n .. read more
2023-07-10



BUFFALO CITY OPEN FOR INVESTMENT


This was the message delivered by BCM Executive Mayor Cllr Princess Faku today as she officially .. read more
2023-06-30



BCM TO HOST CHINESE DELEGATION TOWARDS ATTRACTING INVESTMENT


The two-day partnership and business conference seeks to accelerate economic growth by building p .. read more
2023-06-28



CITY TACKLES CRIME BY UNITING STAKEHOLDERS IN THE FIGHT


The purpose of the forum is to coordinate different government initiatives and involve the commun .. read more
2023-06-28



BCMM COMBINED ASSURANCE WORKSHOP


The workshop seeks to align assurance processes between internal audit and other assurance provid .. read more
2023-06-28



WELCOMING REMARKS BY EXECUTIVE MAYOR CLLR PRINCESS FAKU TO THE EASTERN CAPE BRICS ROADSHOW PROGRAMME ON 20 JUNE 2023


This event aligns with the overarching theme of "Building a Better Africa and a Better World .. read more
2023-06-21



CITY ADVANCES ISSUES OF MILITARY VETERANS


Buffalo City Metro Executive Mayor Cllr Princess Faku is engaging Deputy Minister of Defence and .. read more
2023-06-14



METRO TO HOST ALFRED MTSI GAMES AS PART OF YOUTH DAY


Previously known as the Mayor’s Cup, this annual tournament has since been renamed in honou .. read more
2023-06-14



METRO PARTNERS WITH NYDA TOWARDS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT CREATION


Delivering the speech during the occassion, BCMM Executive Mayor Councillor Princess Faku said, & .. read more
2023-06-14



FIRST 100 DAYS: ROADS-WORKS AND FILLING OF POTHOLES


On Tuesday, 13 June the Executive Mayor together with Mayoral Committee Cllr Yomelela Tyali led t .. read more
2023-06-14



BOOST IN EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AS PART OF 100 DAYS


The launch is a sub-campaign of the Executive Mayor’s 1st 100 days campaign. The sub-campai .. read more
2023-06-13



52 FAMILIES WHO WERE LIVING IN MUD STRUCTURES RECEIVE NEW HOUSES


The villagers of Masingatha and Tolofiyeni eQonce benefitted from a government intervention to as .. read more
2023-06-09



BOOST IN EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AS PART OF 100 DAYS


The launch is a sub-campaign of the Executive Mayor’s 1st 100 days campaign. The sub-campai .. read more
2023-06-09



SALGA EASTERN CAPE AND LIBERTY YOUTH DAY COMMEMORATION


This ongoing and striving partnership has given rise to a winter shoe drive initiative. This .. read more
2023-06-07



BUFFALO CITY METRO LAUNCHES QONCE BUY-BACK CENTRE


Giving the purpose of the day GM: Solid Waste Nomphelo Daniel said the Qonce Buy-Back Centre is a .. read more
2023-06-05



BCMM SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MEETS WITH SMMEs: INLAND REGION


The first venue at Moses Twebe Hall in Dimbaza, where suppliers and vendors gather to listen and .. read more
2023-05-30



DEPUTY PRESIDENT PAUL MASHATILE VISIT TO BUFFALO CITY


The visit started off with Engagements with the Buffalo City business community at the East .. read more
2023-05-28



INVITATION TO BUFFALO CITY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY SUPPLIERS TO ATTEND E-PROCUREMENT ROADSHOWS


The purpose of these two-hour roadshows is to inform service providers regarding the innovative w .. read more
2023-05-26



THETHA NATHI THIS SATURDAY, IN DIMBAZA, BEACON BAY AND MDANTSANE (NU 13)


  Offices to be open on the 27th are the Dimbaza Office, NU 13 Rent office, Beacon .. read more
2023-05-25



METRO HOLDS BILATERALS WITH MERCEDES-BENZ


The BCM delegation consisted of Council Speaker Cllr Humphrey Maxegwana, Mayoral Committee member .. read more
2023-05-25



METRO EXPECTS A BUMPER, SAFER EASTER LONG WEEKEND


The Metro is anticipating a sharp increase in the domestic travelling market with visitors expect .. read more
2023-04-05



CLLR PRINCESS FAKU IS THE NEW EXECUTIVE MAYOR OF THE CITY


Cllr Faku takes over from Cllr Xola Pakati who resigned on Monday 20 March. Delivering .. read more
2023-03-27



ISDG HOLDS A TWO-DAY KNOWLEDGE SHARING PROGRAMME


The ISDG graduate programme is a substantial graduate training programme in local government by N .. read more
2023-03-20



VECTOR SURVELLIANCE TO PREVENT RABIES SPREAD IN THE METRO


One of the concerns that was raised by private vets was a sturdy increase in the number of rabid .. read more
2023-03-20



PUBLIC NOTICE CALLING FOR INSPECTION OF THE VALUATION ROLL 2022 AND THE LODGING OF OBJECTIONS


An invitation is hereby made in terms of section 49(1)(a)i) of the Act that any owner of property .. read more
2023-03-06



DIMBAZA COMMUNITY RECEIVES NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY WITH MINI-LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND


The library is aimed at promoting the reading culture in the society. Speaking during t .. read more
2023-02-22



Executive Mayor welcomes the New City Manager, Mxolisi Yawa


We understand that the process took longer than it was supposed to but we had to .. read more
2023-02-13



CHIEF WHIP LAUNCHES RIGHT TO LEARN CAMPAIGN


“Speaking on the aim of this campaign the Chief Whip said, “We all know that January .. read more
2023-01-31



BUFFALO CITY METRO WELCOMES RETURN OF CRUISE LINERS


Cruise liner industry contributes to the growth of visitor numbers, tourist spent and boost the l .. read more
2023-01-30



YOUTH COMES OUT IN NUMBERS FOR METRO EDUCATION BLITZ


The program was held by the Metro to assist the youth on applying for funding and it was in partn .. read more
2023-01-25



CM STATEMENT ON SUMMER TOURISM BOOM: BETWEEN NOVEMBER 2022 AND JANUARY 2023


The highest concentration of these beds are in the Quigney, Beacon Bay, Gonubie and eQonce. The b .. read more
2023-01-09



SAFETY AND SECURITY FESTIVE SEASON PLANS WELL ON TRACK


The meeting finalized all safety plans for roads, beaches and events. Concerns were raised about .. read more
2022-12-13



BREAKING NEWS: BCM ACHIEVES AN UNQUALIFIED AUDIT FROM THE AUDITOR GENERAL


I would like to commend the entire Council including councilors and staff for this audit improvem .. read more
2022-12-13




“The purpose of this session was to assist all event organisers in terms of overseeing thei .. read more
2022-11-16



METRO SENDS OFF BUDDING SWIMMER TO PORTUGAL


The World Cup in Portugal will take place from 26 October to 31 October. Speaking .. read more
2022-10-20



GERMAN SPORTS EXCHANGE PROGRAMME UNDERWAY


The purpose of the tournament is to further strengthen the twinning agreement the Eastern Cape Go .. read more
2022-10-20



2023 Mayoral Bursary Fund


The bursary fund is intended to assist current or prospective students and shall be used towards .. read more
2022-09-30



SLEEPER SITE AND EBUHLANTI TAXI RANK SITE VISIT


The Ebuhlanti Taxi Rank in Buffalo Street is a project that includes the construction of taxi ran .. read more
2022-09-19



BCMM CELEBRATES THE LAUNCH OF A NEW FOUR STAR HOTEL


Portfolio Head for Economic Development and Agencies  congratulated Mkhanzana for such an ac .. read more
2022-09-19



CITY LAUNCHED THE BUY BACK CENTRE IN DUNCAN VILLAGE


The Buy Back Centres are set up by the Metro in order to help in keeping the City clean by giving .. read more
2022-09-19



TOURISM AWARENESS DAY


Highlighting the importance of the awareness Senior Manager Destination Marketing and Information .. read more
2022-09-19



NATIONAL CLEAN-UP AND RECYCLING WEEK


    Clean-up and Recycle SA Week is an annual initiative by the loc .. read more
2022-09-12



SALGA COUNCIL OF MAYORS TACKLES TOUGH ISSUES


The first session featured President Cyril Ramaphosa. Also part of the speakers were Eastern Cape .. read more
2022-09-09



BUFFALO CITY TO HOST SOUTH AFRICAN MAYORS


The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Council of Mayors is an annual gathering o .. read more
2022-09-06



Statement by the Executive Mayor of BCMM on Revenue Enhancement and Financial Sustainability of the City!


As I indicated in the State of the City Address just a few weeks ago that our city’s financ .. read more
2022-08-24



BUFFALO CITY METRO EMBARKS ON AN AGGRESSIVE DEBT RECOVERY CAMPAIGN


The Metro is on record saying that it not meeting our collection targets due to non-payments by g .. read more
2022-08-23



ANTI-CORRUPTION CAMPAIGN


Welcoming everyone during the workshop, Acting City Manager Nceba Ncunyana said, "Today we w .. read more
2022-08-16



METRO CONTINUES TO BATTLE LAND INVASIONS AS 13 BUILDING STRUCTURES GETS DEMOLISHED


Despite high court rulings, several warnings and numerous raids, invaders continue to return to i .. read more
2022-08-16



EXTERNAL IDP REPRESENTATIVE FORUM


"First, we will present the Draft 2023/2024 IDP/Budget/PMS Process Plan and Time Schedule to .. read more
2022-08-16



DOWNLOAD THE 2022 SOCA SPEECH


DOWNLOAD the 2022 SOCA SPEECH BOOKLET      .. read more
2022-08-15



MASONGE SILONDOLOZE UMBANE!


    Zininzi izinto onokuzenza ekhaya ukunceda usapho lwakho longe u .. read more
2022-08-15



STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS: 2022


  Under the theme: “An active agent for development, A City hard at work&rdq .. read more
2022-07-28



DAY CARE CENTRE UNDERGOING BUILDING RENOVATIONS, CLEANING, COLOURING


Earlier this week, the Metro visited the centre and found disturbing scenes with the structure ha .. read more
2022-07-20



EASTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT MEETS WITH FAMILIES TO PROVIDE UPDATE ON ENYOBENI TAVERN TRAGEDY


The aim of the meeting was to provide an update on the tragic death of 21 young people, at t .. read more
2022-07-20



METRO REKINDLES THE SPIRIT OF MADIBA WITH BCMM COMMUNITIES


Buffalo City Metro Executive Mayor Councillor Xola Pakati is in ward 15 Ducats leading a program .. read more
2022-07-20



BCM CLOSES DOWN NON-COMPLIANT SPAZA SHOPS


The Metro closed down 6 Spaza shops in the North End area on Friday 15 July 2022 due to non compl .. read more
2022-07-20



PHELOPHEPA TRAIN IS IN TOWN


The train will be stationed at the Mount Ruth train station near Mdantsane and is offering variou .. read more
2022-07-11




The team are at it again today in ward 1 clearing illegal dumps, cleaning streets, unblocking dra .. read more
2022-07-05



BUFFALO CITY CONCLUDES COMMUNITY OUTREACH & AWARENESS IN SCENERY PARK TAVERNS


The Metro visits were a follow up to weekend raids which were commanded by the South African Poli .. read more
2022-07-05



BUFFALO CITY COMMUNITY RALLIES BEHIND BEREAVED FAMILIES


Government at provincial and local level has rallied behind the families and now the private sect .. read more
2022-07-01



YOUNG PEOPLE PURSUE SOCIO-ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION


Stakeholders that attended and presented during the seminar include, National Youth Development A .. read more
2022-07-01




Speaking about the campaign, BCM Women’s Caucus Chairperson, Councillor Clara Yekiso-Morolo .. read more
2022-06-29



ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AWARENESS CELEBRATION


The session led by the GM: Advocate Boniswa Mzimba consisted of various stakeholders such as DEDE .. read more
2022-06-29



PRAYER SERVICE MEETING WITH BEREAVED PARENTS HELD IN SCENERY PARK


The Buffalo City Metro together with the provincial government and the religious community held a .. read more
2022-06-29



SEND OFF PRAYER FOR TETE


Tete will be taking on Englishman Jason Cunningham in an IBF International and Commonwealth junio .. read more
2022-06-24



ALFRED MTSI GAMES TO BE HELD ON YOUTH DAY


Previously known as the Mayor’s Cup, this tournament has been renamed in honour of the late .. read more
2022-06-13



INNOVATIVE CALL CENTRE TO CREATE MORE JOBS


Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams together with BCM Deputy Executive Mayor Councillor Princess Fak .. read more
2022-06-10



AIRPORT ROUTE WELL ON TRACK


Buffalo City Metro Executive Mayor Councillor Xola Pakati together with Infrastructure Portfolio .. read more
2022-06-01



NO MORE MAKESHIFT STRUCTURES FOR MDANTSANE INFORMAL TRADERS


The Bizniz in a Box initiative is a social responsibility by CCBSA to reduce unemployment. The in .. read more
2022-06-01



GOVERNMENT MUST ACT SWIFTLY AGAINST ROGUE SCRAP METALS


Setting the tone at a councillors’ workshop on Wednesday, 25 May,  Executive Mayor Cou .. read more
2022-05-25



CLEAN GREEN CITY MOU SIGNED


The PEP is a project that intends to create temporary employment opportunities in the City throug .. read more
2022-05-18



WATER, CLIMATE CHANGE TAKES CENTRE STAGE AS GERMAN COUNTERPARTS VISIT THE METRO


On 29 November 2012, Buffalo City Metro signed a partnership agreement with the City of Oldenburg .. read more
2022-05-11



TRAFFIC NOTICE: ROAD CLOSURES


The road closures will be implemented from Friday (06/05/2022) until to Sunday (08/05/2022). .. read more
2022-05-06



FALLEN FIRE FIGHTERS RECOGNISED


The International Firefighters Day is celebrated every year on May 4th to recognise and honour th .. read more
2022-05-06



LIVE STREAM: 2022/23 IDP ROADSHOWS - COASTAL


Watch LIVE: https://fb.watch/cMOEEm6YmA/ .. read more
2022-05-03



BUFFALO CITY METRO TO HOLD IDP AND BUDGET ROASHOWS


The BCM Council has adopted a draft IDP and Budget, paving the way for the document to be publish .. read more
2022-05-03



BCM IS UPDATING ALL EXISTING PREPAID METERS


The Municipality is embarking on a drive to ensure that all meters are inserted with the key chan .. read more
2022-04-23



CNIP VICTIMS FINALLY RECOGNISED


Giving a brief background about the project, HOD for BCM Human Settlements Luyanda Mbula said: &l .. read more
2022-04-23



JOINT SAFETY OPERATIONS ENSURES SAFER EASTER IN BCM


The crime rate dropped down as compared to the previous years and there were fewer people in the .. read more
2022-04-19



GIZ FUNDED WATER OPERATORS EXPLORATORY PROJECT VISIT


This visit forms part of our Sister City in Germany from OOWV- Water Authority, the City of Older .. read more
2022-04-08



INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY OBSERVED


  "This project is an initiative of the Office of the Deputy Executive Mayor, .. read more
2022-04-04



WE ARE NOW OPEN ON SATURDAYS FOR ALL YOUR ACCOUNT ENQUIRIES, APPLICATIONS, PAYMENTS


We have now added Saturday’s to the normal five days a week schedule. Make a turn to our 3 .. read more
2022-03-23



METRO HANDS OVER CONTAINER MALL TO INFORMAL TRADERS


The Metro’s Business Development Unit first rolled out the Informal trader’s infrastr .. read more
2022-03-14



AMENDMENT OF COUNCIL RULES AND ORDERS PROCEEDINGS KICK OFF


The Council Speaker, Councillor Humphrey Maxegwana addressed the community about the importance a .. read more
2022-03-08



WATER RESTRICTIONS RELAXED TO STAGE 2


The mitigation strategies will be implemented by exploring the pressure management and reduction .. read more
2022-03-01



NEW MATHS AND SCIENCE KIT FOR LOCAL SCHOOL


The initiative was also accompanied by other governmental departments such as Home Affairs, Healt .. read more
2022-02-28



TOURISM AWARENESS PROGRAMME KICKS OFF


The event targeted community members of the City, stakeholders giving information about the impor .. read more
2022-02-28



BCMM Ward Committee establishments


Highlighting the purpose of the establishments Public Participation Practitioner Zoliswa Nkula sa .. read more
2022-02-25



HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAMME KICKED OFF


The main purpose of this pilot project is to assist the City to develop a suitable mech-anism for .. read more
2022-02-21



LAUNCH: COLLECTION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE PILOT PROJECT IN EAST LONDON, BUFFALO CITY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY


The main purpose of this pilot project is to assist the City to develop a suitable mechanism for .. read more
2022-02-05



BUFFALO CITY RESOLVES WATER ISSUES


A message from the Executive Mayor to residents regarding Water! Fellow Residents of Bu .. read more
2022-02-01



60 BENEFIT FROM THE MAYORAL BURSARY


“We are determined to play our role in the education of the children of our nation, augment .. read more
2022-02-01



EXECUTIVE MAYORS MESSAGE TO RESIDENTS REGARDING WATER


On the 08th of January 2022 our City experienced worst storms and flooding incidents it has exper .. read more
2022-01-28



BCMM BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAMME CONTINUES


  This is an initiative by the City’s Executive Mayor Xola Pakati in partner .. read more
2022-01-24



METRO TO RAID AND REMOVE ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS


Over the past two years, BCM has recorded 303 vandalism/theft cases occurring on the elec .. read more
2022-01-20



VODACOM HELPS FLOOD VICTIMS


Vodacom heard the call and responded by donating food parcels to flood survivors at the NU. 7 Com .. read more
2022-01-19



BUFFALO CITY METRO ESTABLISHES DISASTER OPERATIONS CENTER, WELCOMES INTERVENTIONS FROM NATIONAL, PROVINCAL GOVERNMENT & NGOs


The Disaster Management Operations Centre seats regularly and is dealing with both strategic and .. read more
2022-01-12



CONSTRUCTION OF A 3KM SEWERAGE TUNNEL TO START SOON


The aim of constructing the tunnel is for the diversion of sewage flows from Central Wastewater T .. read more
2022-01-12



CITY CARRY OUT EVICTIONS IN TROUBLESOME CURRIE STREET BUILDING


Two years ago, Currie Court caught fire and now it has been home to vagrants and criminals. The C .. read more
2022-01-10



BCMM HOSTS NSFAS DEADLINE BLITZ


The long line at the East London City Hall is filled with young people who want to benefit from t .. read more
2022-01-06



CENSUS ONLINE RECRUITMENT


Census 2022 is different from other censuses in the following ways, among other things: .. read more
2021-12-07



BUFFALO CITY GEARS UP TO DELIVER A SAFE FESTIVE SEASON CAMPAIGN


The confidence shown by donors to Buffalo City Metro traffic and law enforcement through state of .. read more
2021-12-03



Switching on the Lights 2021


There is no better way to get into the holiday spirit than by taking a wander through the streets .. read more
2021-12-02



Buffalo City welcomes ELIDZ R3-billion investment


These three investments are all within the Automotive Sector and are part of the 16 new investmen .. read more
2021-12-02



NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS SWORN-IN


The City Manager, Andile Sihlahla was the presiding officer chairing the meeting and the .. read more
2021-11-25



INAUGURAL COUNCIL MEETING


Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 29 (2) of the Local Government Municipal Structures Ac .. read more
2021-11-15



BCM NEW WATER WORLD FUN PARK UNDER CONSTRUCTION


The investment by the City also intends to revitalise property development in a Westbank area tha .. read more
2021-10-14



BUILDING HOUSES IS A PRIORITY IN SERVICE DELIVERY


The Executive Mayor Cllr. Xola Pakati, during his address at the virtual State of the City Addres .. read more
2021-10-14



MAYOR PAKATI PROMISES... A BETTER TOMORROW


The Metro’s Development Agency has since been undertaking development initiatives namely th .. read more
2021-10-14



PROJECT HANDOVER OF THE NEW N2 BREIDBACH AND BELSTONE INTERCHANGES


Welcoming guests at the event, Portfolio Head for Spatial Planning and Development Phumla Nazo sa .. read more
2021-10-08



SOUTHERNWOOD BUY-BACK CENTRE


Southernwood Buy-Back Centre is a recycling project through Call-2-Action programme to encourage .. read more
2021-10-01



CITY HOSTS PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMME


Portfolio Head for Special Programmes Xolani Witbooi and MEC Lusithi handed over 35 learning gadg .. read more
2021-10-01



CITY ROLLS OUT COMPUTERISED LEARNERS LICENSE TEST AND A WHATSAPP BOOKING SYSTEM


This follows The Provincial Department of Transport informing all DLTC in the Province of the int .. read more
2021-09-30



VACCINATION TRAIN ARRIVES IN BUFFALO CITY


The train will be based at the East London station and will move to the Mdantsane Mount Ruth stat .. read more
2021-09-29



WARNING OF RABIES OUTBREAK, OWNERS URGED TO VACCINATE DOGS


We are currently investigating two active cases in the Metro. We are undertaking a vacc .. read more
2021-09-20



MAYORAL BURSARY FUND 2022


This is an Executive Mayoral driven initiative which is done as part of Buffalo City Metropolitan .. read more
2021-09-20



MINISTERIAL VISIT TO ASSESS PROGRESS IN DUNCAN VILLAGE


The Metro is hosting the Minister during her two-day Ministerial visit in the province to assess .. read more
2021-09-10



METRO STRICT ON LAND INVASIONS FOLLOWING LAND AUDIT


On Wednesday, the City conducted a joint operation at the Westbank Restitution area where 26 inco .. read more
2021-09-10



Matt Trautman wins Ironman 70.3


And your 2021 IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa champion is... Matt Trautman! He just loves this course ? .. read more
2021-09-06



PRESIDENT BANDA LAYS WREATH AT CLEMENTS KADALIE GRAVE


Together with the leadership of the City led by Executive Mayor Cllr Xola Pakati, she laid a wrea .. read more
2021-08-30



EFFORTS TO REVIVE TOURISM THROUGH EXPO


Border-Kei Chamber of Business Chief Executive Officer Lizelle Maurice welcoming the exhibitors. .. read more
2021-08-26



A HOLIDAY RESORT DINING HALL UNVEILED FOR GONUBIE


The Executive Mayor was accomplished by the Troika, Members of the Mayoral Committee and the loca .. read more
2021-08-23



COMMUNITY DELIGHTED WITH NEW HALL


Buffalo City Metro Executive Mayor Councillor Xola Pakati officially handed over the hall accompa .. read more
2021-08-21



DV fire victims receive relief


The relief package includes 42 vouchers for school uniform, grocery vouchers and blankets. The el .. read more
2021-08-19



SERVICE DELIVERY FRIDAYS CELEBRATING MANDELA MONTH 2021


Two other centres also received parcels and blankets, one in Tsholomnqa and in Mdantsane. .. read more
2021-08-02



BCM LAUNCHES WELLNESS CENTRE AS VACCINATION SITE FOR ITS WORKFORCE


uests who attended the launch include the Executive Deputy Mayor Helen Neale-May, City Manager An .. read more
2021-07-29



67 BLANKETS FOR 67 MINUTES OF GIVING BACK


The activities were held in commemorating Nelson Mandela Day which was on July 18. .. read more
2021-07-26



BUFFALO CITY METRO URGES RESIDENTS NOT TO RESIST SMART METERS


We would like to caution against this and advise residents not to listen to fake social media pos .. read more
2021-07-22



MORE HOUSES HANDED OVER IN PEELTON


On Monday, 12 July 2021 Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements Cllr. Nozandile Mhlola off .. read more
2021-07-14



CITY HARD AT WORK ON THE NEX


To manage traffic flow, traffic lights are being installed at the North Expressway, near Abbotsfo .. read more
2021-07-06



2021 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS


Download   http://www.buf .. read more
2021-06-25



YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME WORKSHOP


Addressing the youth at the workshop Youth Manger Yomelela Tyali said, “We are here to equa .. read more
2021-06-25



COMMUNITY SERVICES CONDUCTS SITE VISTES TO KEY PROJECTS


The purpose of this exercise was to ensure that there is progress on these developments since the .. read more
2021-06-14



HARD WORK CONTINUES ON THE AIRPORT ROUTE


New kerb inlets are being constructed as part of upgrading of the existing pavement structure. .. read more
2021-06-14



MZAMOMHLE YOUTH LEARN ABOUT CODING AND GAMING


This is part of a national initiative that started in 2017 to skill young people with & .. read more
2021-06-11



BUFFALO CITY TO EXPAND AIRPORT ROUTE


The multi-million rand project is a 7.6km stretch that seeks to upgrade the East London’s e .. read more
2021-06-11



CITY HARD AT WORK: ROAD REPAIRS IN FULL SWING


The scope of the road include patching and resurfacing the road.  Another portion .. read more
2021-06-11



AFRCA DAY OBSERVED IN HONOUR OF CLEMENTS KADALIE


The event was graced by for COGTA Hon. Xolile Nqata, MEC for Finance, Economic Development and En .. read more
2021-05-26



BCMM REOPENS ON SATURDAYS FOR UNRESOLVED BILLING ENQUIRIES


The purpose of the campaign is to assist consumers who are still having unresolved queries on bil .. read more
2021-05-24



MPAC PUBLIC HEARINGS UNDERWAY


The issues discussed during the hearing include the progress of the rollout of the CCTV project, .. read more
2021-05-21



BCMM MORAL REGENARATION MOVEMENT ELCTS NEW COMMIITTEE


The conference themed My Ideal Buffalo City reminded the stakeholders that were present at the ev .. read more
2021-05-20



BCM EXECUTIVE MAYOR VACCINATED


This is part of government phase 2 of its vaccination roll out programme that was officially laun .. read more
2021-05-20



VIRTUAL IDP ROADSHOWS UNDERWAY


The BCM Special Virtual Council adopted the draft IDP and Budget, paving the way for the document .. read more
2021-05-08



BUFFALO CITY METRO TO HOLD IDP AND BUDGET ROADSHOWS


In previous years Metro residents gathered in community halls and stadiums to indicate to the Cit .. read more
2021-05-06



BUFFALO CITY MAYOR ADDRESSES ISSUE OF CLEANLINESS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT: "NO ONE WANTS TO LIVE IN A DIRTY CITY"


Mayor Pakati was speaking at a virtual Councillors and Traditional Leaders Workshop convened to a .. read more
2021-04-19



SMALL BUSINESSES OWNERS ENCOURAGED


The Basic Quality Verification programme also gave young people  an opportunity in a form of .. read more
2021-03-25



METRO CALLS FOR COOPERATION IN DUNCAN VILLAGE RELOCATIONS


The relocation of beneficiaries is part of the de-densification of Duncan Village as well .. read more
2021-03-25



BUFFALO CITY URGES CITIZENS TO PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO WATER CONSUPMTION AS PART OF WATER WEEK


The Municipality is currently implementing stage 3 of water restrictions due to drought and these .. read more
2021-03-23



Chippa United Boss receives the Golden Key


 Both stadiums will house the Chippa Training Academy until the year 2041. Mpenges .. read more
2021-03-15



Presidency monitors COVID-19 vaccine rollout programme at Frere Hospital


The purpose of the visit is to assess the progress made by the implementation of the vaccine roll .. read more
2021-03-15



PROGRESS IN DUNCAN VILLAGE HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PROJECT


The Minister of Human Settlements Water & Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu was in the City to asses .. read more
2021-03-15



Councillor Helen Neale-May as the new Executive Deputy Mayor.


Councillor Helen Neale-May, nom-inated by the African National Congress, and Counc .. read more
2021-03-10



HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH LAUNCHED IN DIMBAZA


Joined by the Eastern Cape Provincial Department of Sport, Recreation Arts and Culture MEC, Ms. F .. read more
2021-03-06



CALLING ALL SMALL SCALE FARMERS TO A WEBINAR


This municipal business unit provides facilities for the storage and distribution of the fresh pr .. read more
2021-02-18



BUFFALO CITY METRO WELCOMES ARREST AND FINE ON ESTABLISHMENT


We welcome actions of the South African Police Services who acted swiftly when the video showing .. read more
2021-02-08



BUFFALO CITY METRO DONATES MASKS TO FIVE HOSPITALS


The donation of masks is courtesy of the Chinese partnership with the Jinhua Municipal People&rsq .. read more
2021-02-08



BUFFALO CITY METRO TO OPERATE ON SATURDAYS AS PART OF ONE MONTH WAIVER


The City is calling on all consumers to make use of these developments and visit our Regional Mai .. read more
2021-02-03



BUFFALO CITY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPAL LIBRARIES


•    Opening hours will be from 08h30 to 14h00 •   &nbs .. read more
2021-01-27



BCM EXECUTIVE MAYOR VISITS DISASTER VICTIMS


The fire claimed a life of a six-year-old baby and left the family without a shelter. The family .. read more
2021-01-13



BUFFALO CITY REINFORCES BEACHES PERSONNEL


Due to influx of people to East London beaches, numbers increase significantly and they are posin .. read more
2020-12-26



DEBT INCENTIVE SCHEME


To compound the problem, the residents of BCMM have been severely impacted by the effects of COVI .. read more
2020-12-26



CITY HOPING TRADITIONAL XMAS LIGHTS WILL BRING CHEER AND HOPE IN A GLOOMY YEAR


The traditional street lights decoration which have been mounted in East London and King Williams .. read more
2020-12-24



BUFFALO CITY INTENSIFIES OPERATIONS IN BEACHES AND ROADS


The Buffalo City law enforcement, traffic and the South African Police Service have identified ho .. read more
2020-12-23



METRO TO INTENSIFY ENFORCEMENT FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL OPERATION


Roadblocks Operations aimed at the Enforcement of Road Safety and Covid 19  Complianc .. read more
2020-12-23



BUFFALO CITY METRO CALLS ON PUBLIC TO ADHERE AS CITY CLOSES BEACHES AND ENTRY ROADS


We had already taken the decision to close all public facilities, halls, swimming pools and some .. read more
2020-12-16



Statement on the Sad and Shocking passing of the Deputy Executive Mayor of BCMM, Councillor Zoliswa Matana


We are in serious devastation as the Deputy Executive Mayor was highly active in the implementati .. read more
2020-12-14



BCM FESTIVE SEASON SAFETY CAMPAIGN LAUNCH


The Mayor lead a massive roadblock in upper Oxford Street opposite Buffalo FET College. Th .. read more
2020-12-09



Sekunjalo trading centre renovated


The initiative between Buffalo City Metro and Service Seta will see SMMEs and cooperatives incuba .. read more
2020-12-04



COVID-19 awareness campaign kicks off in BCM


The aim of this campaign is to remind the Buffalo City public the importance of complying with Co .. read more
2020-12-04



City cleans up main streets as the festive season approaches


The campaign started on Tuesday, 17 November at Oxford Street and is set to continue until Decemb .. read more
2020-11-18



MDDA OPENS CALL FOR GRANT FUNDING


The MDDA officially opened the 2020/21 call for grant funding applications for a six-week period .. read more
2020-11-10



BUFFALO CITY DONATES SHEARING SHED EQUIPMENT


This is done as part of the livestock improvement programme, it is designed to capacitate rural c .. read more
2020-11-10



City handed over a furnished house to a fire victim


After the fire, the family lived in an overcrowded small shack where there is no space and privac .. read more
2020-10-30



Unite Digital Conference


The role of twin municipalities is to support for joint project collaboration, to share skills, k .. read more
2020-10-28



BUFFALO CITY METRO CONNECTS VIRTUALLY WITH RESIDENTS IN GROUND BREAKING MAYORAL IMBIZO’S


The Mayoral Imbizo is an on-going Mayoral Outreach Programme aimed at bringing government closer .. read more
2020-10-27



MAYORAL IMBIZO GOES VIRTUAL


We will ensure that they still have the maximum reach and that all residents are able to contribu .. read more
2020-10-22



BCM TOURISM LAUNCHED KIWANE RESORT CONFERENCE CENTRE


The Conference Centre and restaurant is a newly built facility within this 3-star graded Resort. .. read more
2020-10-12



NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE – FITZPATRICK ROAD SECTION BETWEEN COMMERCIAL ROAD AND PANMURE PLACE


As of the 5th October 2020 to 15th December 2020 motorists travelling south towards the b .. read more
2020-10-01



MAYORAL BURSARY FUND 2021


This is an Executive Mayoral driven initiative which is done as part of Buffalo City Metropolitan .. read more
2020-09-16



City handed over food parcels to Parkridge Fire Victims


This initiative started in July after these households were left destitute after a raging fire de .. read more
2020-09-16



BCMM Women’s Caucus hands over food parcels


Councillor Luleka Simon– Ndzele welcomed guests at the ceremony, “We are gathered here today .. read more
2020-09-15



BCM focuses on rural schools with Liberty Life


This is part of helping schools with resources towards fighting Covid 19. Water and Person .. read more
2020-09-14



BUFFALO CITY INSTALLS NEW 24 HOUR NIGHT VISION CAMERAS TO CURB SPEEDING


The new night vision cameras are synchronised and can pick up a speeding vehicle or a vehicle cro .. read more
2020-09-03



EXECUTIVE MAYOR PAKATI SATISFIED WITH MDANTSANE ROADS UPGRADES


The entire Qumza Highway project is earmarked for an upgrade of a 4.21-kilometre roadworks starti .. read more
2020-09-03



BUFFALO CITY SURGES ON TO FIGHT COVID-19


As part of raising awareness, a Covid-19 Ward Based Rapid Re-sponse Task Team Implementation comm .. read more
2020-09-02



NEW COUNCILLOR SWORN IN


Welcoming the new councilor Speaker Humphrey Maxhegwana said, “You have been given an honor by .. read more
2020-09-02



BUFFALO CITY CONTINUES WITH CLEANING CAMPAIGNS


The City has been resolute in its program of cleaning the Metro and have been urging residents to .. read more
2020-09-02



City handed over food parcels to Parkridge Fire Victims


In the spirit of Mandela day Cllr Nceba Kilimani and Transnet Corporate affairs manager Terry tai .. read more
2020-08-20



BCM COMMAND COUNCIL OBSERVES DECREASE IN NUMBER OF BURIALS


The Command Centre received a report that there has been a general Decrease in the number of Buri .. read more
2020-08-18



BUFFALO CITY OFFERS RATES REBATE RELIEF TO VULNERABLE CITIZENS


The Metro is calling on qualifying BCM citizens to take advantage and apply for its rates rebate .. read more
2020-08-14



BUFFALO CITY METRO DEVELOPING WATERWORLD FUN PARK


Executive Mayor Pakati was joined by Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency CEO Bulumko Nel .. read more
2020-07-30



BUFFALO CITY CONTINUES TO SET UP MORE GROUND FORCES AGAINST COVID-19


This week, the Metro will be establishing two more COVID-19 Ward Based Rapid Response Task Teams. .. read more
2020-07-29



BUFFALO CITY METROPOLITAN VIRTUAL SPECIAL COUNCIL ELECTS CLLR MAXEGWANA AS SPEAKER


The election of Speaker was presided over by the City Manager Andile Sihlala. Councillor M .. read more
2020-07-28



NOTICE OF SIXTH VIRTUAL SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL


Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 29(1) of the Local Government Municipal Structures Act .. read more
2020-07-27



BCM EXECUTIVE MAYOR DONATES TO SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOLS


Autism Sinethemba is a non-profit organization, specifically geared toward educating and supporti .. read more
2020-07-27



BUFFALO CITY MEN IN BLUE SHOW UBUNTU


This was when they supported families who lost their homes in blazing fires two weeks ago Eluxolw .. read more
2020-07-27



BCM SETS UP FIRST COVID-19 WARD BASED STRUCTURE


The wards have been identified by the Department of Health in order to strengthen interventions a .. read more
2020-07-23



Buffalo City Fire Department cautions public after fire increases


The Municipality’s Fire Department has been battling an average of 30 fires per day since the b .. read more
2020-07-16



BCMM sends condolences to the family


We wish to send our condolences to the Mtsi family, and we call on all residents of the city to p .. read more
2020-07-13



Statement by the Executive Mayor on the Sad Passing of Council Speaker, Councillor Alfred Mtsi


It is sad to announce that this humble, soft-spoken yet decisive and visionary leader of .. read more
2020-07-12



RISE IN ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS DURING COVID-19 COSTING THE CITY AND ITS COMMUNITIES SEVERELY


Non-technical losses which include illegal electricity connections account for approximately to R .. read more
2020-07-06



BUFFALO CITY INTENSIFIES COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS BUFFALO CITY IS A CORONA VIRUS HOTSPOT AREA


This is the reason why the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality together with its safety and se .. read more
2020-07-03



METRO CLEANING OPERATIONS BEING INTENSIFIED


The City is hard at work cleaning its public convenience facilities, clearing illegal dumps, dist .. read more
2020-06-29



BUFFALO CITY ADVISES RESIDENTS TO USE ALTERNATIVES AS IT CLOSES EL CBD AND BEACON BAY PAYMENTS BUILDING


The Municipality will follow the Covid-19 protocols that include deep cleansing and decontaminati .. read more
2020-06-17



IDP AND BUDGET FOR 2020/21 LIVE NOW


LIVE on the BCM Facebook LIVE on Izwi Lethemba FM (93. 8) LIVE on Wildcoast FM (98. .. read more
2020-06-14



BUFFALO CITY METRO TO HOLD VIRTUAL IDP AND BUDGET ROASHOWS


The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality Special Virtual Council on Friday (today) adopted the .. read more
2020-06-12



Qumza Highway Road Construction


The R268 million project is part of the Metro’s vision to grow the City’s economy, by making .. read more
2020-06-09



METRO REITERATES CALL FOR CITIZENS TO ACT RESPONSIBLY FOLLOWING REPORTS OF NON-ADHERENCE


The Metro has been declared as a corona virus hotspot area due to its high infection rate. .. read more
2020-06-08



BUFFALO CITY METRO DONATES PPE TO MDANTSANE SCHOOL


This is part of helping the school get ready to welcome learners for the reopening of school on M .. read more
2020-06-05



CONSTRUCTION FOR PHASE 4A MDANTSANE INTERNAL ROADS TO KICK OFF


Speaking at the site, Pakati said: "Today, we are here in Mdantsane to introduce the contractors .. read more
2020-06-03



BUFFALO CITY TRAFFIC SERVICES RESUME OPERATIONS


Buffalo City Metro Traffic Services has passed the assessment on the state of readiness test cond .. read more
2020-06-03



LIQUOR BUSINESSES MUST ENFORCE LOCKDOWN REGULATIONS


It is with disappointment to note that after all these efforts to assist businesses comply with r .. read more
2020-06-02



IT IS IN OUR HANDS, BUFFALO CITY


We commend the efforts of those who have stayed at home and restricted their movements including .. read more
2020-06-01



ROAD CONSTRUCTIONS COMMENCES IN EAST LONDON AND MDANTSANE


These include projects in the East London and Mdantsane area include:  Settler .. read more
2020-06-01



PUBLIC NOTICE CALL FOR INSPECTION OF THE THIRD SUPPLEMENTARY VALUATION ROLL AND LODGING OF OBJECTIONS NOTICE NO: 4386.


Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 49(1)(a)(i) read together with Section 78(2) of the Lo .. read more
2020-06-01



PHELOPHEPA TRAIN SCREENING AND TESTING IN BUFFALO CITY METRO


The train is stationed at the Mount Ruth train station near Mdantsane and is offering only COVID- .. read more
2020-05-27



LOCAL CHINESE COMMUNITY PLEDGE THEIR SUPPORT


The donation was received by the Executive Mayor Xola Pakati together with senior City officials. .. read more
2020-05-19



CITY CONTINUES WITH FIX AND BLITZ CLEAN UP CAMPAIGN


The campaign forms part of the Good Green Deeds programme that was launched in 2019 by President .. read more
2020-05-18



FIX AND BLITZ WITH GOOD GREEN DEEDS SERVICE DELIVERY FRIDAYS


Before the clean-up Pakati addressed the small crowd and said, “We are today clearing illegal d .. read more
2020-05-11



Statement by the Executive Mayor of Buffalo City on the 21 Day Lockdown on COVID-19 Announced by the President


  Using the provisions of the National Disaster Management Act, President Ramaphosa ha .. read more
2020-03-25



Statement by the Executive Mayor of Buffalo City on the COVID-19 Pandemic


  On Sunday, 8 March 2020 we all watched President Cyril Ramaphosa announcing critical .. read more
2020-03-23



Coronavirus- Environmental Health Workshop


COVID-19 will undoubtedly impact on the public service in various ways. To mitigate the impact on .. read more
2020-03-20



Ncera goes nuts


The day showcased various activities including: helicopter rides, kiddies fun corner, food stalls .. read more
2020-03-20



CHANGING THE FACE OF THE BEACHFRONT


    This has been a long coming project as the Executive Mayor Xola Pakati .. read more
2020-03-20



Disaster Management hosts 3-day workshop


The workshop started on Wednesday, 11 March and ended on Friday 13 March 2020 at various spots na .. read more
2020-03-20



Good Green Deeds Clean up campaign


  The campaign forms part of the Good Green Deeds programme that was launched in 2019 .. read more
2020-03-09



BCM hosts asset management readiness on climate change


  The summit aimed at highlighting the importance of asset management, empowering muni .. read more
2020-03-09



BCMM e-Procurement Roadshows kicked off


The purpose of these one-hour roadshows is to inform service providers regarding the innovative w .. read more
2020-02-26



Grants In Aid handover


  The organisations were approved for funding by BCM Council based on the recommendati .. read more
2020-02-21



Social Lab launch in Ward 27


Social Lab is a ward-based programme which is a multisector program targeting social issues affec .. read more
2020-02-18



Ward Demarcation Board visits the City


  The event was held at the Orient Theatre in the Esplanade. Every five year .. read more
2020-02-14



Women in Business celebrated


The 10 various categories were: Entrepreneur of the Year, Manufacturing, Innovative, Informal Tra .. read more
2020-02-14



Buffalo City Metro holds frank discussions with business community about load shedding


The City is trying by all means to accommodate businesses during the load shedding period and avo .. read more
2020-02-10



Promising future for BCMM Mayoral Bursary beneficiaries


These are the words of 18- year old Akha Witvoet from Ndevana Location who was raised by his gran .. read more
2020-01-31



Ironman Road Closures


TIME FOR ROAD CLOSURES: FROM 06H15   The N2 from Be .. read more
2020-01-23



Ward 1 coaching clinics programme kicks off


The programme will focus on developing young players at a primary school level. Local coaches wil .. read more
2020-01-22



Loadshedding Schedule


Each stage representing a curtailment of 5% of the load, that saying stage 8 will therefo .. read more
2020-01-10



85 trained in Waste Management


The purpose of this training was to empower and equip reclaimers of business opportunities and as .. read more
2019-12-04



Mini Library for the blind celebrates 7th Anniversary


The mini library provides equal access to information in an accessible formats that improves the .. read more
2019-12-04



Traditional leaders cracks down illegal circumcision schools


An observation has been made that City Employees are implicated by illegal practices and such a c .. read more
2019-12-04



Fleet Handover to Great Kei Municipality


Great Kei experienced shortage of fleet after  about four cars were burned during a strike. The .. read more
2019-12-03



EM officially launched the DVRI


The project consists of 2500 units and will start at the D-hostel which was previously a male hos .. read more
2019-12-03



Processes followed when applying for the approval of building plans


The Architectural Profession in any of the following categories. Professional A .. read more
2019-12-03



Festive Safety Season Launch


As we are about to celebrate the festive season, the Metro reminded drivers to be very vigilant o .. read more
2019-11-27



Buffalo City Children’s March


The March was organised by the Buffalo City Central Library in commemoration of Children’s Righ .. read more
2019-11-04



Executive Mayor Xola Pakati unlocks City’s economy


BCM Executive Mayor Xola Pakati today Wednesday 16 October 2019 embarked on a mini tour to two of .. read more
2019-10-18



BUFFALO CITY SALUTES BRAVE OFFICER


Lawrence Constable, a Senior Traffic officer was on Fitchett Road towards the By-pass in East London .. read more
2019-09-09



Tourism Month Activities


According to a municipal report, tourism month is celebrated in September around the world and is al .. read more
2019-09-06



World Radio Communication Conference


The conference is organised by the Ministry of Communications and Digital Technologies together with .. read more
2019-08-27



Major boost for City’s informal traders


The handover was held on Wednesday 21 August at Mdantsane Sun Hotel to hawkers who sell their produc .. read more
2019-08-21



BCMM attends to Nahoon River pollution


This was a response to call a from the residents of Nahoon who have made several reports to the City .. read more
2019-08-16



WSU Tourism Students off to China


The group is set to stay in China for two weeks and the programme is aimed at transforming the curre .. read more
2019-08-06



SMME's receive equipment


Speaking about the purpose of the day, Portfolio Head of Economic Development and Agencies departmen .. read more
2019-08-06



BUFFALO CITY METRO WARNS THE PUBLIC ABOUT JOB SCAMS


The Metro’s recruitment process is as follows and does not require job seekers to pay any fee .. read more
2019-08-01



Chinese delegation visit the CIty


The 27-member delegation visited the City to strengthen the ties and also to enhance the mutually-be .. read more
2019-07-29



STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS


The State of the City Address is happening at the East London ICC and will be live from 11am. .. read more
2019-07-26



City holds IDP Councillor’s workshop


The workshop took place on Tuesday 23 July at the East London City Hall and it was organised by the .. read more
2019-07-24



Strong winds forecast for Buffalo City Metro


The public is then advised to take care of items that could pose risk to them and their surroundings .. read more
2019-07-24



BCM welcomes the arrest of tap and water meter thieves


The two men were arrested in Baysville in connection with theft and vandalism of water meter taps an .. read more
2019-07-24



Remembering Tata Mandela by Giving Back


The Nelson Mandela International Day is held on the late former President’s birthday Nelson M .. read more
2019-07-18



New Fire Engines for the City


The two new vehicles - a state-of-the-art new fire engine and a fully equipped water tanker – .. read more
2019-07-12



Peelton Housing Project Launched


Executive Mayor Xola Pakati handed over 25 houses in Majali, Peelton on Tuesday, 9 July as part of t .. read more
2019-07-09



Kanana Shack Electrification


The project is part of the Metro's plan to eradicate illegal connections by electrifying shacks in B .. read more
2019-07-09



City welcomes Chinese delegation


Speaking at the event, Executive Mayor Xola Pakati said, "It’s been a long time since we sign .. read more
2019-07-05



SA CITIES NETWORK INDUCTS BOARD


This follows the recent election of BCM Executive Mayor Cllr Xola Pakati as the chairperson of the S .. read more
2019-07-04



BUFFALO CITY MAYOR GETS FIRST HAND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE


Pakati visited the BCM Call Centre as part of his efforts to experience and improve customer care se .. read more
2019-07-03



FYNBOS FACTS OF THE MATTER


• BCMM is faced with a backlog in the provision of houses to qualifying residents, and is chas .. read more
2019-06-27



Water Interruptions:


For more information about the water queries contact the BCMM call centre on 086 111 3017 .. read more
2019-06-19



Terms of Reference: Call for proposals from event promoters and organizers for strategic events partnership with BCMM for 2019/2020 financial year


The proposal should outline the following: • Event’s ability to increase visitor numbe .. read more
2019-06-18



PUBLICATION OF DRAFT BY-LAWS OF BUFFALO CITY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS


In the circumstances, members of the public, individually and/or collectively, are invited to submit .. read more
2019-05-31



DATA CENTRE SHUTDOWN SCHEDULED FOR 7 JUNE 2019 – 9 JUNE 2019


We apologise for any inconvenience. .. read more
2019-05-31



EXECUTIVE MAYOR REPORT


This Policy Statement highlights the difficult economic and fiscal choices confronting us over the m .. read more
2019-05-30



City discuss climate change issues


The workshop was held on Monday 27 May at the East London City Hall. Climate change is a long-term .. read more
2019-05-27



Export Sector Specific Training


The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality Export Helpdesk invites emerging and seasoned exporters t .. read more
2019-05-17



2019 Council Open Day


The main purpose of the day was to give feedback on key issues raised from ward, traditional leaders .. read more
2019-05-17



Council Open Day


Council Speaker Cllr A.S Mtsi will lead the proceedings .. read more
2019-05-06



Business Creatives Entrepreneurship Workshop


ONEOFEACH is a Cape Town based company that specialises in luxury leather and African print bags. .. read more
2019-05-02



City and Provincial leaders resolving Bhisho issues


Upon receiving a petition a few weeks ago, a task team consisting of all parties involved was formed .. read more
2019-04-29



Flooded roads due to heavy rains


Due to the heavy rains that started on Sunday, motorists are advised to avoid low lying bridges and .. read more
2019-04-24



Buffalo City Traffic pleased with new device during the Easter weekend


Buffalo City Metro road safety enforcement plans were in full swing keeping law and order on the roa .. read more
2019-04-23



Energy Day and School shoes Handover


Speaking during the occassion, BCMM Executive Mayor Xola Pakati said, "We are very thankful to the M .. read more
2019-04-17



Traffic services one stop shop for KWT


The multiyear funded project is one of the priorities for Buffalo City as the centre will ensure cen .. read more
2019-04-16



City cautions citizen on dire water state in KWT


This is based on the latest dam figures which reveal that the main dam, which supplies raw water to .. read more
2019-04-09



International Student Exchange Programme


For more information contact 043 705 1128 or 1792 .. read more
2019-04-08



Good Green Deeds Campaign kicks off


The programme is an initiative of the Department of Environmental Affairs, in an effort to showcase .. read more
2019-03-07



Mayoral Library Legacy Project


The Mayoral Library Legacy was launched in November 2016, with the aim to cultivate the culture of r .. read more
2019-03-05



High performance culture initiative for BCMM employees


On Tuesday, 26 February, the City held an Organisational Culture Change Initiative for union represe .. read more
2019-02-26



VARSITY CUP COMES TO BCMM


This year’s games are as follows: FNB Rhodes vs FNB University of Fort Hare at 4.45pm and .. read more
2019-02-19



INAUGURAL MASKANDI FESTIVAL COMES TO BCMM


The event is held with the idea to promote and grow indigenous music, by the Buffalo City Metro toge .. read more
2019-02-19



GERMAN DELEGATES VISIT THE CITY


He welcomed them and told them he hopes they will enjoy our small and beautiful City. This evenin .. read more
2019-02-04



2019 Mayoral Bursary Fund Beneficiaries


Addressing the crowd Executive Mayor of BCMM Councillor Xola Pakati said, “The recent matric r .. read more
2019-02-01



Grants-In-Aid handover


Speaking at the ceremony, the Executive MayorXola Pakati said, "We are doing our outmost best to mit .. read more
2019-02-01



Bumper sporting weekend for the Metro


Both events will take place on Sunday 27 January with the race kicking off at 6am at the Orient Beac .. read more
2019-01-24



BCMM congratulates awarded traffic wardens


BCM congratulates two traffic wardens that received achievement awards at a passing out parade at Ne .. read more
2018-12-12



Early Xmas gifts for hospitalised kiddies


Three hospitals that were visited by the City include Frere Hospital, Cecilia Makhiwane Hospital and .. read more
2018-12-07



Statement by the Executive Mayor:Regarding Progress in Dealing with the Workers Strike


We have been locked in fruitful but intense discussions with the intention of resolving the ongoing .. read more
2018-12-06



Illegal Strike Notice


The Municipality was never served with a certificate declaring a dispute on any issue at the Local L .. read more
2018-12-04



Festive Season Kicks off


Pakati urged residents of BCMM to have fun responsibly in 2018 so that we can all me. .. read more
2018-12-02



Changes-Executive Mayoral Committee by Executive Mayor Xola Pakati


28 Nov 2018 - 15:55 " have since decided to amongst the councillors of the Metro make the followi .. read more
2018-11-28



Tete returns as Champ


Tete retained his WBO bantamweight belt in a fight against Mikhail Aloyan from Russia. Tete won v .. read more
2018-10-15



Skills Development Training underway


The young people were trained in plastering and tiling through the Metro’s Enterprise Develop .. read more
2018-10-05



Boxing World Champ prepares for next fight


The fight in Russia will be part of the first leg for the World Boxing Super Series (WBSS). This wee .. read more
2018-10-05



Gavle and BCMM 16 Year Sister City Anniversary


The visit is set to celebrate the 16-year partnership between the City of Gavle and BCMM. During .. read more
2018-10-04



City improves its billing process


The initiative aimed at managing electricity usage in a reliable, safe and cost effective manner in .. read more
2018-09-19



Heritage Day Celebrations Planned


The event is in partnership with the Pato Traditional Council, the Provincial Department of Sports, .. read more
2018-09-13



Masiphathisane Workshop underway


The workshop started yesterday 11 September and will finish 13 September. The workshop is regarde .. read more
2018-09-12



Metro recognices excellence


The City closed off women’s month in nobility and style when it honored women at Abbotsford C .. read more
2018-09-04



BCM Women Nurses honoured


The event was held on Thursday 16 August at the Venue in Hemmingways Mall. Welcoming everyone who .. read more
2018-08-20



Buffalo City hosts 2018 SALGA Women’s Commission


The summit held at the East London Convention Centre (EL ICC) on Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 August. .. read more
2018-08-15



BUFFALO CITY BRACES FOR SEVERE WEATHER


Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality has issued a warning to residents to be cautious on the roads .. read more
2018-08-10



2018 Mercedes - Benz SA Surfing Championships


Local knowledge of this world famous surf spot was evident in the early results as Buffalo City Surf .. read more
2018-08-08



#Madiba Centenary Celebrated Through His Values


A unique relationship has unfolded in the New Life Community of Ward 13 in Reeston, exemplary to the .. read more
2018-07-18



Ward 12 residents receive title deeds


Over 150 families received their title deeds in Mdantsane on Friday 06 July 2017 NU1 Community Hall. .. read more
2018-07-09



Pakati unveils new fleet


On Wednesday 13 June, the Executive Mayor Xola Pakati unveiled a R54 million new fleet at the King W .. read more
2018-06-15



Metro brings services closer to the people


The Metro in bringing services to the people partnered with the Provincial Department of Health in o .. read more
2018-06-14



BCMDA changing lives of the needy


Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency (BCMDA) held a Community Developments Project launch to .. read more
2018-06-11



The Metro held Exports Training Initiative


The Buffalo City Metro Export Helpdesk in partnership with Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECD .. read more
2018-06-07



BCMM accounts now available online


Customers can now receive account statements via email by providing their account numbers and email .. read more
2018-05-31



Substance abuse and HIV victims remembered


The Special Programme Unit held a candle light commemoration day at the N.U 15 Community Hall on Fri .. read more
2018-05-29



City Capacitates SMMEs


Following the successful SMME development programme that kicked off in King William’s Town la .. read more
2018-05-28



Congratulations-Thulisa Keyi,Thandokazi Mfundisi


Executive Mayor of Buffalo City Metro, Councilor Xola Pakati would like to congratulate Thulisa Keyi .. read more
2018-05-28



Sustainable waste through partnerships


Sustainable waste through partnerships In seeking to improve the management of the solid waste se .. read more
2018-05-25



City held its Africa Day Celebrations


Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture partnered with other government departments and Bu .. read more
2018-05-25



Launch of the Metro's new website


BCMM launched is new website at the ICT Intelligence Operation Centre at 11.30am today. The website .. read more
2018-05-24



Minister Gwede Mantashe engages citizens


South African Minister of Mineral Resources, Gwede Mantashe visited the Eastern Cape Province to con .. read more
2018-05-23



Buffalo City Metro is launching its new website


Executive Mayor Councillor Xola Pakati will unveil the new website at the ICT Intelligence Operation .. read more
2018-05-23



BCMM Waste Indaba 2018


BCMM Waste Indaba 2018 Date: 22 to 23 May 2018 Venue: EL ICC .. read more
2018-05-18



Jinhua International exchange programme


The City invites university students studying tourism, marketing, anthropology and print and web des .. read more
2018-05-16



BCMM 2018 Council Open Day


Following the successful road shows for the 2017/2018 draft Intergraded Development Plan (IDP) and B .. read more
2018-05-16



Roads essential to service delivery


The Buffalo City Metro is intensifying its service delivery programs as it winds down the financial .. read more
2018-05-16



BCMM 2018 COUNCIL OPEN DAY


The Council Open day kicked off this morning at the East London City Hall, following the successful .. read more
2018-05-16



BCMM only metro to get Unqualified Audit in EC


Buffalo City Metro is the only Eastern Cape metro to receive a clean audit from auditor-general (AG) .. read more
2018-05-14



2017 Franchise Expo


Buffalo City Metro Executive Mayor Xola Pakati officially launched 2017 Franchise Expo to help grow .. read more
2017-11-24



2017 Berlin November


The City together with the Berlin November has declared the 2017 Berlin November Traditional Horse R .. read more
2017-11-24



BCMM Grants-In-Aid


On Wednesday 30 August, the BCMM Executive Mayor Xola Pakati visited two areas in the City for two c .. read more
2017-09-11



100's of Jobs Created


Hundreds of jobs are set to be created in the City’s manufacturing sector through an agreemen .. read more
2017-09-11



National Book Week


With this week, being National Book Week, the Mayoral Library Legacy Project led by Executive Mayor .. read more
2017-09-11



IDP Budget Meetings kicked off


The 2017 IDP Roadshows kicked off on Tuesday 18 April with meetings at Dikidikana Community Hall, Du .. read more
2017-05-04



Buffalo City in the Digital Age


The Buffalo City Municipality Citizen Engagement Application allows the Municipality to effectively .. read more
2017-05-04

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