THE METRO CELEBRATES YOUTH MONTH WITH ANNUAL FASHION SHOW

  Welcoming guests at the 2025 BCMM Annual Fashion General Manager for Trade Indus .. read more
2025-06-30

SA NAVY IS IN TOWN

Executive Mayor Cllr Princess Faku welcomed the close to 2000 Navy personnel that .. read more
2025-06-19

CELEBRATING YOUTH MONTH DIFFERENTLY

The programme was aimed at equipping young people of the Metro with knowledge and skills that wil .. read more
2025-06-19

AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS SOUGHT TO FIGHT POVERTY

The show showcases the Eastern Cape's rich agricultural legacy and its ambition for the futur .. read more
2025-06-19

GINSBERG COMMUNITY ENGAGED TO TAKE A STANCE AGAINST DRUG ABUSE

The United Nations General Assembly in 1997 officially declared 26 June as the International Day .. read more
2025-06-19

ENSURING COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS ARE EFFECTIVE

Stakeholders including Department of Home Affairs, South African Revenue Services (SARS), South A .. read more
2025-02-11

CITY ENHANCES SERVICE DELIVERY WITH NEW FLEET HANDOVER

The fleet was procured to enhance the directorate’s service delivery initiatives by increas .. read more
2025-02-11

EMPOWERING FUTURE LEADERS: BCMM MAYORAL BURSARY FUND INTERVIEWS UNDERWAY

A total of 50 students who aspire to study Engineering, Planning, Scientific Services and Finance .. read more
2025-02-04

HOPE AND SHELTER FOR THE PEOPLE OF NDEVANA

This is part of a bigger project for 380 families in the area. Among the beneficiaries .. read more
2025-01-21

TSHOLOMNQA LEARNERS RECEIVE EDUCATIONAL TOOLS TO IMPROVE THEIR EDUCATION

Each year, the government embarks on the Back to School initiatives and today the initiative has .. read more
2025-01-21

WORK RESUMES AT EBUHLANTI

It's been quite a challenge to have not been able to operate and ultimately miss our original .. read more
2024-12-17

BCM DECLARES READINESS FOR INFLUX OF VISITORS TO ITS BEACHES

This is a significant increase in the number of visitors the city attracted in the previous year .. read more
2024-12-17

JOINT CLEANUP OPERATIONS AND WASTE AWERENESS DRIVES

he Metro has implored businesses and establishments to cooperate with Call-2-Action in the waste .. read more
2024-12-17

BCM HANDS-OVER 25 HOUSES IN MDANTSANE

The project forms part of the greater Mdantsane 18cc 1500 urban housing project and is aimed at a .. read more
2024-11-26

NEWLY UPGRADED EBUHLANTI TAXI RANK OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED

The project is completed and was officially launched by Executive Mayor Princess Faku in time for .. read more
2024-11-26

BCM EXECUTIVE MAYOR MEETS WITH FOREIGN NATIONALS TO ADDRESS SPAZA SHOP CONCERNS

The meeting come after echo President Ramaphosa’s call that all non-complying Spaza shops b .. read more
2024-11-18

BCM TO START THE PROCESS OF STANDARDISATION OF GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES CHANGE

The purpose of the meeting was to workshop the Metropolitan Geographic Names Committee on the pro .. read more
2024-11-14

OPERATION VALAZONKE IN FULL SWING

This is part of the Executive Mayor Cllr Princess Faku commitment to improve the state of our roa .. read more
2024-11-11

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY CEREMONY MARKS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN HEROES

The Metro's Acting Executive Mayor Cllr Yomelela Tyali symbolically paid tribute on beha .. read more
2024-11-11

BUFFALO CITY DELIGHTED TO RECEIVE BLUE FLAG PILOT STATUS RECOGNITION

The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is delighted following an announcement that two of it& .. read more
2024-10-30

BCM IS WORKING TOWARDS AN ENERGY EFFICIENT SEWAGE PLANT

The total value of this project is more than R28 million. The goal of this project is t .. read more
2024-10-23

CALL TO YOUNG PEOPLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MAYORAL BURSARY FUND

The Municipality is offering financial assistance to students, in the form of study bursaries for .. read more
2024-10-21

MATRIC EXAMS WELL WISHES

Dont forgot to apply for the Mayoral Bursary Fund closing 31 Ocotber 2024. .. read more
2024-10-21

BCM SPEAKER OFFICIATES SWEARING IN OF TWO NEW WARD COUNCILLORS

New Councillors are required by law to swear or affirm their faithfulness and obedience to the Re .. read more
2024-10-18

BUFFALO CITY TO HOST IMSSA WELLNESS GAMES

A special Council meeting convened at the East London City Hall on Thursday 26 September 2024 app .. read more
2024-10-01

SIYAZINGCA NGE NKCUBEKO YETHU

uSodolophu wesixeko uceba u-Princess Faku ekunye nesigqeba sakhe baye bahlangana neenkokheli zemv .. read more
2024-09-17

LAW ENFORCEMENT RECOVER STOLEN CLEARVU FENCE, AND FOUR SUSPECTS CAUGHT IN THE ACT

Metro Law Enforcement constables were on patrol proceeding to safety and security duties at 23h45 .. read more
2024-09-17

OVER 200 KGS OF RECYCLABLE WASTE DIVERTED FROM LANDFILL DISPOSAL

The activities undertaken included refuse collection, street cleansing, collection of recyclables .. read more
2024-09-17

NATIONAL CLEAN UP & RECYCLE WEEK KICKS OFF AT WARD 47

This week kicked off with a clean up campaign at Gillwell Precinct, East London aimed to enhance .. read more
2024-09-17

SOLID WASTE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT VISITS

Speaking at the oversight visits, HOD for Solid Waste and Environmental Management Yoliswa Sinyan .. read more
2024-09-17

BCM TRAFFIC COMMANDER RECEIVES RECOGNITION

Speaking about the recognition, Chetty said he was proud to have raised the BCM flag high “ .. read more
2024-09-17

CITY STRENGTHENS EFFORTS TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE

The schools were educated on the importance of responsible management of waste and on the value o .. read more
2024-09-17

FIRE VICTIMS TO GET SHELTER IN WARD 15

The project includes fencing and abolition facilities for displaced disaster victims and .. read more
2024-08-28

MDANTSANE YOUNG MAN RECEIVES A HOUSE AND WHEELCHAIR FROM EXECUTIVE MAYOR

Present at the event were ward councillors Nkosinathi Mndi for Ward 21, Sabelo Booi for Ward 22 a .. read more
2024-08-19

METRO HANDS OVER 990 ESSENTIAL ITEMS IN DIMBAZA AND CAMBRIDGE

This forms part of all the stakeholder’s social responsibility to donate towards vulnerable .. read more
2024-08-19

NEW ELECTRICITY TARRIFS SIMPLIFIED

NEW ELECTRICITY TARRIFS SIMPLIFIED Click on the link below for a full video:  .. read more
2024-08-06

CITY URGES COMMUNITIES TO BE VIGILANT AS BITTERLY COLD CONDITIONS GUTTERS 27 SHACKS IN NOMPUMELELO

This is as bitterly cold conditions are sweeping across the region prompting many shack dwellers .. read more
2024-07-31

METRO MEETS WITH SPORTS VETERANS OVER VICTORIA MXENGE GROUNDS

The meeting, attended by the Members of the Mayoral Committee, MMC Siwe Ntsasela and MMC Sangweni .. read more
2024-07-31

CITY HOSTS THE ANNUAL KIWANE RESORT RACE

The annual Kiwane Resort Race started three years ago. The race comprises a 5 kilometre and 14-ki .. read more
2024-07-29

BCM STAKEHOLDERS TAKEN THROUGH THE DELIMITATION OF MUNICIPAL WARDS PROCESS

Ward delimitation refers to the process of dividing a municipal or local government area into war .. read more
2024-07-29

WARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS RECEIVE TRAINING ON OPERATIONAL PLANS

The first workshop was held at War Memorial Hall, in eQonce on Thursday 25 July 2025. Council Spe .. read more
2024-07-29

CELEBRATING THOSE WHO PUT THE CITY ON THE MAP THROUGH SPORT

This event was held at the Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, 10 July 2024. The .. read more
2024-07-11

33 FOREIGN NATIONALS ARRESTED AND 8 SHOPS CLOSED AS METRO TARGETS ILLEGAL SHOPS IN VINCENT AND BEACON BAY

The raid operation targeted non-compliant entities that are transgressing the City’s Bylaws .. read more
2024-07-10

WESTBANK RESTITUTION PROJECT UNDERWAY

There have been some delays caused heavy rains and the absence of a community liaison office.&nbs .. read more
2024-07-03

CHURCH RESPONDS TO METROS REQUEST FOR FOOD RELIEF

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints responded to the call made by Buffalo City Metrop .. read more
2024-06-18

BCMM SPEAKER OFFICIATES SWORN IN OF NEW COUNCILLOR

Peter is replacing Ntombikayise Tom who recently passed away a month ago in May 2024. New .. read more
2024-06-18

BUFFALO CITY METRO INTERVENING IN AFFECTED AREAS AS NUMBERS OF DISPLACED RISES TO 1300

Displaced residents have been accommodated in community halls in Mdantsane, Braelyn and Mzamomhle .. read more
2024-06-05

METRO HANDS OVER 50 HOUSES IN MDANTSANE

The project forms part of the greater Mdantsane 18cc 1,500 urban housing project and is aimed at .. read more
2024-05-30

EBUHLANTI/ MARINA GLENN ROADS TO UNDERGO TRANSFORMATION

This is great news for the people of the Metro and Province as this is a unique area that is popu .. read more
2024-05-30

UMTIZA ARTS FESTIVAL ON TRACK

  The festival is annual affair that is regarded as fast growing with arts, cultur .. read more
2024-05-24

METRO TO APPROACH COURTS FOR HEAVIER CAR WASH FINES

The Metro regularly conducts operations to rid the beachfront of this illegal activity. .. read more
2024-05-24

METRO INTERVENES IN CAMBRIDGE LOCATION

The requests by the Ward include the rection of new housing units, high masts, the servicing of a .. read more
2024-05-24

EAST BANK TREATMENT WORKS PLANT RECEIVES AN UPGRADE

Through this project, the treatment works will improve existing infrastructure, treatment capacit .. read more
2024-05-21

METRO PROMOTES FULL-BEACH ACCESS FOR ALL

This is a partnership between BCM and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment .. read more
2024-05-21

BCM ADDS 9000-WATER TANKER FIRE ENGINE TO ITS FLEET

As part of the Metro’s rapid response, fire trucks are designed for quick deployment to eme .. read more
2024-05-21

ENHANCING COMMUNITY WELLBEING: BCM UNVEILS OUTDOOR GYMNASIUM IN SCENERY PARK

The purpose of the programme is to promote wellness, social cohesion and that every ward should h .. read more
2024-05-20

MDANTSANE JEWELLERY SCHOOL OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED WITH GREAT EXCITEMENT

The African Show Coalition Institute (TASCI) in partnership with the Turkish Cooperation and Coor .. read more
2024-05-20

JUBILATION AS THE ELDERLY RECEIVE HOUSES IN CLIFF VILLAGE

The house forms part of a running rural development project in Cliff Village for the benefit of m .. read more
2024-05-17

World Book and Copyright Day - 2024

People around the world celebrate the magic of books, a bridge between generations and cultures, .. read more
2024-04-23

TOUCHING LIVES IN NCERHA AND DUNCAN VILLAGE

The purpose of Minister Zulu's outreach programme was to hand over a mobile office facility t .. read more
2024-04-22

WEEK 12 OF THE SPAZA COMPLIANCE RAID OPERATIONS

This week's edition of the operation started at Nompumelelo on Thursday 18 April 2024 where s .. read more
2024-04-19

PRAYER SESSION FOR NEWLY APPOINTED ELDERLY FORUM

The programme was held at Ward 4, eGcobani Cambridge in East London. Peaceful elections .. read more
2024-04-19

NEW UNVEILED PROJECT RESTORES HOPE

Westbank Land Restitution (Nongqongqo) Development Project is a project that has been initiated b .. read more
2024-04-15

SPAZA COMPLY OPERATION MOVES TO AMALINDA FOREST

7 spaza shops were raided on, 11 April 2024. The raid resulted in a closure of 6 s .. read more
2024-04-12

CHUU NGCEMBE WITH OPERATION VALAZONKE IN CAMBRIDGE AND AMALINDA

The occurrence of potholes has a direct impact on road safety, the operating and maintenance cost .. read more
2024-04-09

14 NON-COMPLYING SPAZA SHOPS CLOSED IN WARD 10, VERGENOEG

The objective of the joint operations is to facilitate compliance and enforcement of legislative, .. read more
2024-04-05

NEW TRANSFORMERS FOR NOMPUMELEO, METER BOXES FOR MDANTSANE AS AMNESTY KICKS IN

In Nompumelelo, there was a commissioning of self-isolating transformer installation. This was fo .. read more
2024-04-05

26 DRUNK DRIVERS ARRESTED THUS FAR AS EASTER WEEKEND ROADS SAFETY OPERATIONS CONTINUE

A total of 26 Drunken Driving Arrests have been arrested thus far.   Are .. read more
2024-04-04

POLICE RAID IN CARLIFONIA STREET, 27 ARRESTED

Thus far 27 people have been arrested for various crimes including immigration status verifi .. read more
2024-04-04

METRO WELCOMES DEVELOPMENTS TOWARDS DESALINATION PLANT

Remarks by Buffalo City Metro Executive Mayor Councillor Princess Faku   .. read more
2024-04-04

CITY SIGNS MoU WITH CITY OF JINHUA, CHINA

Giving her welcoming remarks at the meeting, Mayor said: “As BCMM, we have established a nu .. read more
2024-04-04

BCMM EXECUTIVE MAYOR VISITS ELIDZ

Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana’s objective of the visit was to explore opportunities that see .. read more
2024-04-04

BUFFALO CITY METRO LAUNCHES ROAD SAFETY EASTER HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN

On 25 March 2024, BCMM Executive Mayor Councillor Princess Faku together with members of the Mayo .. read more
2024-04-04

BCM CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONS WITH MERCEDES BENZ

Present at the meeting was Buffalo City Executive Mayor Councillor Princess Faku together wi .. read more
2024-03-20

BCMM EXECUTIVE MAYOR HANDOVER HOUSES IN AMALINDA

Also present in the event was BCMM Human Settlements MMC Malibongwe Mfazwe.   .. read more
2024-03-20

SOD TURNING FOR HOMELEIGH HALT RESERVOIR IN NOMPUMELELO

The Homeleigh Halt reservoir is located just off Bonza Bay Road in proximity to the Crossing Reta .. read more
2024-03-19

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

Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality together with its strategic partners, Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency (BCMDA) and Border Kei Chamber of Business (BKCOB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and sourced funding from the National Treasury to implement the Public Employment Pr

The implementation of the PEP has positive spin-offs for the city, said BCMM spokesperson Samkelo .. read more
2023-07-24

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

FESTIVE SEASON MESSAGE

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2022-12-21

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

VIEW YOUR STATEMENTS ONLINE VIA MUNICIPAL ACCOUNT PORTAL

  Click on .. read more
2022-08-23

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

WATCH: 2021-2026 Buffalo City Metro Inaugural Council Meeting

Watch : https://w .. read more
2021-11-23

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

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

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2021-07-27

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

Buffalo City Law Enforcement agencies enforce compliance

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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