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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
The organisations were approved for funding by BCM Council based on the recommen .. read more
2020-02-21
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 .. read more
2020-02-14
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
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
- 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. .. 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
As we are about to celebrate the festive season, the Metro reminded drivers to be very vigilant o .. read more
2019-11-27
The March was organised by the Buffalo City Central Library in commemoration of Children’s .. 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