Ward 59 Councillor’s Office

18/08/2026

WARD 59 SERVICE DELIVERY UPDATE

Dear Residents,

I would like to provide an update on the work currently taking place across Ward 59 and the progress we can expect in the coming weeks.

As previously communicated, the start of the new financial year in July has resulted in a slow initial rollout of municipal work. Budgets had to be loaded into the municipal system, and a number of service-delivery contracts had to be finalised before contractors could commence.

We are now beginning to see an increase in activity across the ward.

Current Progress

* Water leaks: A number of reported water leaks across the ward have been attended to and repaired. Teams will continue addressing outstanding leaks.
* Pothole repairs: Contractors have now been scheduled, and we expect pothole repair work to start rolling out. Areas that have been reported will be attended to progressively.
* Grass cutting: Grass-cutting work has already been attended to in various areas.
* Bus clearing: We are still awaiting the finalisation of the relevant contracts. Once in place, we expect an increase in clearing and cleaning activities across the ward.
* Roadworks: Contractors are being scheduled and work is expected to increase as programmes are implemented.
* Capital projects: We are currently ramping up the implementation of capital projects. Work programmes are being finalised with contractors, including confirmation of when each project will commence.

We have already held sessions with some of the contractors, and we are waiting for their final work programmes so that we can clearly communicate what work will be done, where it will be done and when it will start.

A Call for Patience

I understand the frustration of residents who have been waiting for work to be attended to. The purpose of this update is to be transparent about where we are in the process.

The work is now beginning to ramp up, and residents should expect to see more municipal and contractor activity across Ward 59 in the coming weeks.

We will continue monitoring the implementation of these programmes and providing regular updates to residents.

Thank you for your patience and continued cooperation.

Cllr Bulelani Matenjwa
Ward 59 Councillor
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality

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17/08/2026

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16/08/2026

SASSA Grant Administrator Vacancies – Eastern Cape

Closing date: 25 August 2026

SASSA is advertising 10 Grant Administrator positions (Level 5) across the Eastern Cape.

Salary: R237,453 – R330,162 per annum, excluding benefits.

Locations and reference numbers:

* Grahamstown – SAS 48/2026
* Cofimvaba ×2 – SAS 49/2026
* Lady Frere – SAS 50/2026
* Queenstown – SAS 51/2026
* Idutywa – SAS 52/2026 (the advert text appears inconsistent here)
* Gqeberha ×3 – SAS 52/2026
* Mount Free – SAS 53/2026
* East London/Mdantsane – SAS 54/2026

Minimum qualification

Applicants must have an NQF Level 6 qualification recognised by SAQA in one of the following:

* Public Administration / Public Management
* Business Administration
* Economics
* Development Studies
* Finance
* Accounting
* Commerce
* Social Sciences
* Social Security
* Law
* Information Technology

Computer literacy is essential.

Main duties

* Assist SASSA clients with grant-related customer care.
* Screen and capture grant applications.
* Maintain beneficiary information.
* Administer medical bookings and assessments.
* Provide off-site grant application services.
* Scan and batch grant files.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted by hand, post, or through a nearest SASSA office in the Eastern Cape, according to the advert.

Postal address:

Attention: Human Capital Management
Private Bag X9001
Chiselhurst
East London
5201

Hand delivery:
BKB Building, Corner Fitzpatrick & Merino Road, Quigney, East London.

Enquiries:

* Ms Z. Kumbula: 043 707 6390
* Ms P. Ndengane: 043 707 6421

Documents required

Applicants should submit:

* Comprehensive CV
* Z83 form
* Copy of highest relevant qualification
* Identity document
* Relevant reference number and position
* Details of experience and duties, with dates
* Computer literacy
* Driver’s licence, if applicable
* Physical address
* Race and gender
* Full contact details of references

If applying electronically, the application must be submitted as ONE PDF document.

⚠️ Important: The advert you pasted contains some contradictions about whether applications must be emailed or delivered/posted. I would recommend verifying the official SASSA advertisement before submitting, particularly the correct submission method and the Gqeberha/Idutywa reference numbers.

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10/08/2026

⚡ ELECTRICITY UPDATE – MOTHERWELL

Electricity supply has been restored. 🙏🏽⚡

Residents in NU5, NU6 and NU7, please check your electricity supply.

If your area is still without power, kindly indicate your street/area so that we can identify any remaining faults and report them to the Municipality.

Thank you to the Municipal electricity officials and technicians for their hard work and commitment in restoring the supply.

Enkosi, residents, for your patience and cooperation.

10/08/2026

⚡ ELECTRICITY UPDATE – MOTHERWELL

The Municipality is now bringing the electricity supply back in phases as the technical teams work around the affected mini-substation in NU3.

Residents may therefore see power returning to some areas before others.

The teams remain on site and are working to restore the remaining areas as safely and quickly as possible.

We are getting there. Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🙏🏽⚡