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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:
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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.
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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.
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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