Tag Archives: Nelson Mandela Bay

Consumers face shock 25% power price hike

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Yusuf Moses

BATTERED consumers in municipalities across the country could face a further shock 25 per cent hike in the price of electricity. In a circular last week, the national treasury advised municipalities to factor in a 25% rise in the cost … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Bay rates appeals to cost millions

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Yusuf Moses

Patrick Cull and Tabelo Timse HERALD REPORTERS NELSON Mandela Bay ratepayers will have to fork out millions of rands to pay travel and accommodation expenses for board members appointed to decide on appeals lodged by irate home-owners regarding exorbitant increases … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Taxi Striks before 2010

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Yusuf Moses

MAYHEM erupted as hundreds of striking taxi drivers ran amok early yesterday, hurling stones at offices and passing cars, attacking municipal workers, setting a vehicle alight, blocking rush- hour traffic and crippling businesses in Nelson Mandela Bay. Amid widespread condemnation … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment