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Nelson Mandela Bay

Gqeberha's metro — battling drought and coalition instability.

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About Nelson Mandela Bay

Nelson Mandela Bay covers Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), Kariega and Despatch. The metro endured one of the country's worst urban droughts between 2019 and 2023, with the Nooitgedacht scheme nearly running dry. Coalition reshuffles have produced more than six mayors since 2016.

Commonly reported issues

  • ›Day-Zero water restrictions
  • ›Non-revenue water above 45%
  • ›Stalled IPTS bus system
  • ›Sewage spills into Swartkops estuary
Population≈ 1.3 million
SeatGqeberha
Known for
Algoa BayCoega SEZAddo Elephant National Park gatewayNelson Mandela Bay Stadium
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