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 t .. 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 .. 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 contrac .. 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:  Set .. 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 illeg .. 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 Ramaphos .. 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 crit .. 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 .. 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 2 .. read more
2020-03-09

BCM hosts asset management readiness on climate change

  The summit aimed at highlighting the importance of asset management, empowering .. 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 recommen .. 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 .. 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 fro .. 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. .. 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 .. 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