At the launch of the State of the Cities Report recently, the South African Cities Network hosted a panel discussion which covered a wide range of concerns regarding the state of South African cities. To these could be added the urban centres in rural areas, the enduring legacy of apartheid in many of its manifestations.

The Mandela Bay Development Agency held a Stakeholders Dialogue to discuss the Korsten Schauderville Master Plan at Dorothea Jansen Hall on the 21st of April. Over 150 community members representing different sectors which include Sports Clubs, SMME`s, Disabled, ECDC, Churches, NPO`s, Youth Organisations, Community Police Forum, and the South African Police Services were present. 

The Board, Management and staff of the Mandela Bay Development Agency, an entity of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, are deeply saddened by the passing of Chairperson, Ms Mandlakazi Skefile. The news of Skefile’s passing came in the early hours of Friday the 15th of April.

The schools of Helenvale in collaboration with the Mandela Bay Development Agency hosted an integrated sports day as part of the Safety and Peace through Urban Upgrading (SPUU) programme.  

The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) is recognizing strides made in Helenvale via the Safety and Peace through Urban Upgrading (SPUU) programme and will do so by dedicating a series of activities during the #HelenvaleWeek from the 4th to the 9th of April 2022.