Ward 12 Nelson Mandela Bay

Ward 12 Nelson Mandela Bay This page is meant to show you the efforts of the Ward 12 team. Our accomplishments and our progress.

07/08/2026

Good day Residents,

I would like to update you on the ongoing delays in refuse collection across our communities.

At the recent Public Health Committee meeting, I requested an explanation from the Municipality regarding the poor refuse collection service.

The Director of Public Health confirmed that a number of refuse trucks have been out of service, many for relatively minor repairs such as brake replacements. The reason these repairs were delayed was because there was no maintenance contract in place for the servicing of the municipal fleet.

The good news is that this issue has now been resolved and the necessary contract is in place. The affected trucks can now be repaired and returned to service.

However, the Municipality is still operating with a reduced number of refuse trucks while these repairs are being completed. This means that delays in refuse collection may continue for a while longer until the fleet is fully operational.

I understand the frustration this has caused and will continue to monitor the situation closely, hold the administration accountable, and push for refuse collection services to return to normal as quickly as possible.

I will continue to keep you informed of any further developments.

Kind regards,

Cllr Vernon Boggenpoel
Ward 12 Councillor
DA Public Health Spokesperson

07/08/2026

♻️Refuse Collection Update

7 August 2026 @ 12:35

Good afternoon, residents.

The refuse truck for the previously listed affected areas has now been dispatched.

The team will also be catching up on yesterday's outstanding collections today.

Kind regards,
Cllr Vernon Boggenpoel
Ward 12 NMBM

07/08/2026

Info recieved from Depo:

Friday 7 August 2026 @ 8:20

Morning cllrs,this is to inform you that there'll be a delay in refuse collection in the following areas:

Parsonvlei
Morningside
Bridgemeade
Portion if Kabega Park
Francis Evatt Park
Wonderview

These and yesterday's unfinished rounds will be done today,as soon as the trucks are available.

04/08/2026

💧 Water Update to Residents

Good afternoon Residents,

Please be advised that the Greenbushes Reservoir is currently at a low level. As a result, some areas may experience low water pressure or intermittent water supply, especially in higher-lying areas.

I will continue to monitor the situation and share updates as soon as more information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Kind regards,
Cllr Vernon Boggenpoel
Ward 12 NMBM

31/07/2026

⚠️ Refuse Collection Update

Good morning Residents,

Please note that there are delays in refuse collection today due to vehicle availability and a truck breakdown.

Areas affected:
Morningside
Kabega Park (including portions)
Francis Evatt Park
Bridgemead
Parsons Vlei (including portions)
Westview
Van der Stel
Walmer Location
Flats, townhouses, and businesses in Swartkops and Bluewater Bay

The affected truck is currently being repaired. As soon as it is back on the road and additional trucks become available, refuse collection teams will return to complete the outstanding collections.

I will share further updates as soon as I receive them.

Kind regards,
Cllr Vernon Boggenpoel
Ward 12 NMBM

26/07/2026

Good afternoon Residents,

The cable fault in Orion Ave, Parsons Vlei has been reported.

Electricians will switch off electricity to avoid causing any further damage.

More info to follow.

Kind regards,
Cllr Vernon Boggenpoel
Ward 12 NMBM

22/07/2026

Water Update – 22 July 2026 | 17:50

Good evening Residents,

There was a power outage today affecting Motherwell and the surrounding areas, which impacted the Motherwell Booster Pumps. Power has since been restored, and the booster pumps are back in operation.

Current reservoir levels:
Chelsea Reservoir: 33%
Greenbushes Reservoir: 10%

The system is recovering, and based on the latest information, everyone should have their water supply restored by tomorrow morning.

I will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates should anything change.

Kind regards,
Cllr Vernon Boggenpoel
Ward 12 NMBM

21/07/2026

Water update - 21 July 2026

The reticulation system continues to recover with reservoir levels on the increase.

Chatty , Reservoir Hills zone - The chatty and reservoir hills supply zone has fully recovered with all consumers having water.

End street Despatch, Vootreeker and Tulbach zone - the end street reservoir has slightly increased to 6% , Vootreeker is 0% and Tulbach 41%. Residents are experiencing water disruption in this zone . Teams are troubleshooting.

Bloemondal zone - water has been restored in this zone

Bethelsdorp zone - The reservoir levels has increased to 30% and most of the consumers in this zone has got water.

Chelsea zone , Theescombe reservoir zone - the reservoirs are low and consumers are experiencing water disruptions

Emeraldhill , Heartherbank, Lovemore heights, Airport , Driftsands, Gelvandale, Motherwell, Van Rebeek, Fairbridge, Kwanobuhle, Rosedale , Kabah Langa zones - these zones are stable and all consumers are having water and the system has relatively stabilised in these supply zones

Strandale zone - this zone is very low and sporadic disruption can be expected

Current Reservoir Levels

* Chelsea Reservoir – 9%
* Theescombe – 27% no pumping
* Greenbushes Reservoir – 75%
* Emerald Hill Reservoir – 14%
* Heatherbank Reservoir – 78%
* Lovemore Heights Reservoir – 56%
* Upper Lovemore Tank – 74%
* Fairview Reservoir – 68%
* Fort Nottingham Reservoir – 65%
* Glendenning Reservoir – 25%
* Chatty Reservoir – 58%
* ⁠End street reservoir- 6%
* Bloemendal Reservoir – 27%
* ⁠Bethelsdorp reservoir - 30%
* Motherwell Reservoir – 54%
* Gelvandale Reservoir – 42%
* Struandale Reservoir – 10%
* ⁠Aiport Reservoir - 16%
* ⁠Driftsands - 11%
* Van Riebeeck Reservoir – 60%
* Fairbridge Heights Reservoir – 87%
* Kabah circular Reservoir– 43%
* Kabah Rectangular Reservoir – 36%
* KwaNobuhle 4 – 64%
* ⁠Kwanobuhle 3 - 79%
* ⁠Kwanobuhle 1 - 62%
* ⁠kwanobuhle 2 - 21%

Interventions Underway

The Municipality has implemented the following measures to minimise the impact on residents:

* Rezoning water from alternative supply sources.
* Deploying water tankers to affected communities.
* Optimising production across all water treatment works.
* ⁠operational adjustments for equitable provision of water

The Municipality sincerely apologises for the inconvenience caused and appreciates residents’ patience and cooperation while repair work and system recovery continue.

21/07/2026

An Open Letter on the Growing Frustration of Nelson Mandela Bay Residents

To the Executive Mayor, City Manager and Municipal Leadership,

The people of Nelson Mandela Bay have reached a breaking point.

For months, residents across our city have endured repeated water outages, low water pressure, deteriorating infrastructure and inconsistent communication. Families have had to queue at water tankers, businesses have suffered losses, and parents have struggled to meet the basic needs of their children.

These are not isolated incidents. They are symptoms of a municipality that is failing in its most fundamental responsibility: delivering basic services.

While officials often point to ageing infrastructure, vandalism, power failures and technical challenges, residents rightly ask why these problems continue to escalate without lasting solutions. Preventative maintenance has been neglected, leaks remain unattended for far too long, and critical infrastructure is too often left vulnerable until it fails.

Residents are not asking for miracles. They are asking for competent governance, honest communication, proper planning and accountability.

Every household pays the price when water does not flow, when roads deteriorate, when refuse is not collected efficiently and when public confidence in local government continues to decline.

Our municipality must move beyond crisis management and commit to rebuilding essential infrastructure, strengthening maintenance programmes, improving communication with the public and ensuring that every official entrusted with public resources is held accountable for their performance.

Nelson Mandela Bay deserves better.

Our residents are resilient, but resilience should never be mistaken for acceptance. They deserve reliable services, transparent leadership and a municipality that works for the people it serves.

The time for excuses has passed. The time for decisive action is now.

Yours sincerely,

Cllr Vernon Boggenpoel
Ward 12 Councillor
Democratic Alliance

20/07/2026

WATER UPDATE

20 JULY 2026 @ 15:20

Good afternoon Residents,

I am currently awaiting the latest update from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality regarding the current reservoir levels and the recovery of the water system.

As soon as I receive the official information, I will share it with you immediately.

Kind regards,
Cllr Vernon Boggenpoel
Ward 12 NMBM

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