Podcast appearances and mentions of nelson mandela bay

Dr Harlan Cloete is a research fellow at the University of the Free State and he joins John Maytham to discuss the recent SCA ruling that lets Nelson Mandela Bay reclaim funds from officials involved in the misuse of IPTS funds. Judge Ashton Schippers confirmed that Section 32 holds officials accountable for poor financial governance. The ruling requires former city officials to repay millions for inflated contracts, strengthening municipalities' power to recover misused public funds and enforce fiscal responsibility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ANC's Babalwa Lobishe was on Thursday elected as the new mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality while his former boss, Gary van Niekerk, is now her deputy. The pair swapped roles after they both briefly resigned to allow the new election to take place at a special Council meeting. Both were swore-in in their new positions just a few hours later. This shake-up was imminent as the ANC has long been eyeing reclaiming the mayoral chain from van Niekerk. While some have welcomed the swap others are not impressed saying the change will not improve service delivery to the metro's 1.2 million residents who have long complained about crime, water and electricity. To answer to these concerns Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the new executive mayor of the NMB municipality, Babalwa Lobishe

South Africa's rooftop solar installation industry has a bright future and is on track for its second-best year on record, despite the suspension of load shedding in March. That's according to Andrew Middleton, co-founder and CEO of GoSolr, one of South Africa's largest rooftop solar installation companies, who spoke to TechCentral editor Duncan McLeod on the TechCentral Show (TCS) earlier this week. According to Middleton, citing figures from Eskom, 749MW of rooftop solar capacity has been installed in South Africa this year, taking the total to 5.9GW. Some 162MW of new rooftop solar was added in the third quarter, down 267MW from the same three months in 2023, when load shedding was frequently at stage 4 or higher. The figures are contained in the latest quarterly report published by GoSolr on the state of the industry. In his interview with TCS, Middleton unpacks: • The impact of the suspension of load shedding on the rooftop solar industry; • What's driving consumers to consider solar at home today; • The impact of the adoption of electric vehicles on the demand for home solar – and what sort of solar installation consumers who own or are thinking of buying an EV need to consider; • The state of play in the municipalities around feed-in tariff structures – an update on Cape Town, Johannesburg, Tshwane, Nelson Mandela Bay and more; • The future role of embedded generation systems in communities – the way forward and the hurdles that might be encountered; and • Why government was wrong to withdraw the tax rebate on solar panels and to impose higher taxes on their importation. Don't miss this insightful conversation about the state of South Africa's rooftop solar industry. TechCentral

Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor in the Eastern Cape, Gary Van Niekerk has resigned from the position and is expected to be replaced by his deputy and ANC councillor, Babalwa Lobishe. Van Niekerk, who hails from the National Alliance is expected to take up the position of deputy mayor. The ANC has now retained back mayoral positions in Nelson Mandela Bay, the Johannesburg Metro, Tshwane. and Ekurhuleni. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to ANC Head of Communication in the Eastern Cape, Gift Ngqondi 

Calls for donations are growing as devastating floods continue to wreak havoc in the Eastern Cape. At least one person has died from electrocution while attempting to flee rising floodwaters. Heavy rains have left thousands of residents displaced, with Nelson Mandela Bay being the worst affected. Homes, roads, and bridges have been submerged, causing widespread destruction. Authorities are urging the public to assist the flood victims as the region grapples with the severe weather crisis. For more Elvis Presslin spoke to Gift of the Givers 's Mario Ferreira

Daily Maverick's Estelle Ellis joins John Maytham to provide an on-the-ground update on the devastating floods in Nelson Mandela Bay. She describes the widespread infrastructure damage, the severe impact on local businesses and schools, and calls for support for the ongoing relief efforts led by organizations like Gift of the Givers, aimed at assisting displaced residents and mitigating further risks from power outages and electrocution hazards."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local residents in the Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape have called on local municipal officials to attend to illegal dumping of trash as it causes blockages to drains which ultimately leads to flooding during heavy downpours. Various parts of the provinces are underwater, roads have been damaged with some residents trapped inside their houses while others have been forced to evacuate. Here are two residents from Missionvale township assessing some of the damage to their area. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Sinethamba Witi

Stephen Grootes speaks to Peter Morgan, CEO of Liquid Fuels Wholesalers Association, regarding the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber's opposition to the petrol price rezoning proposal and their call for Minister Mantashe to reject it.  In other interviews on this episode of The Money Show, Gerrie Fourie, Capitec Bank CEO, about the lender's notable half-year results, boasting a 33% earnings surge and 21% growth in banking app clients. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Peter Morgan, CEO of Liquid Fuels Wholesalers Association, regarding the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber's opposition to the petrol price rezoning proposal and their call for Minister Mantashe to reject it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Correctional Services is considering installing cellphone and signal jammers around St Alban's Prison amid allegations that serious crimes are being orchestrated from within the facility. The move comes as the Nelson Mandela Bay area sees a surge in crimes such as extortion, murder, kidnapping, and robbery. Elvis Presslin spoke to the Department of Correctional Services Spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo to discuss the proposal and its potential impact

Joining John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show today is Estelle Ellis, an accomplished investigative journalist, to provide deeper insights into the situation and its implications for the community and business sector - The kidnapping story of Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber deputySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heavy rainfall over the weekend has devastated Nelson Mandela Bay, resulting in at least six fatalities and leaving approximately 500 residents grappling with the aftermath. Homes have been destroyed, streets flooded, and local schools have postponed exams. The Kariega area was particularly hard hit, but the impacts have been felt throughout Gqeberha as well.In a statement, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor, Gary van Niekerk, noted that the financial impact of the floods is significant, though the full extent is still being assessed. The municipality is preparing a comprehensive report on the damages to support an application for national disaster relief.Today, we speak with Sithembiso Soyaya, Director of Communications at Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, for an update on the situation and the ongoing recovery efforts. Stay tuned as we delve into the latest developments and what steps are being taken to aid those affected by this disaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least seven people have reportedly lost their lives in the Eastern Cape floods over the weekend while an estimate of 1200 people have been displaced. The affected areas include Nelson Mandela Bay, Buffalo City and Kariega. Rescue operations are ongoing and the Gift of the Givers has stepped in to assist. Joining us to give us more insight on the situation is Corene Conradie, Gift of the Givers Provincial Coordinator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Eastern Cape government has deployed emergency disaster teams throughout the province to help those affected by the floods. The Nelson Mandela Bay and Buffalo City metros are the worst affected. The death toll linked to the floods stands at seven. For the latest update, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Ntombozuko Balintulo.

At least seven people have died in floods in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro in the Eastern Cape. This after heavy rainfall and wind battered the province at the weekend. Several properties and municipal infrastructure have been damaged as a result. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Gary van Niekerk

The DA in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will today march against gang violence in the Northern areas of Gqeberha. The march is in honour of 3 year old Emilio Hutchinson who was killed by a bullet while sitting inside his home during a gang shoot out. DA Federal Leader Helen Zille will be leading the march. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Caucus Leader in Nelson Mandela Bay, Retief Odendaal

The Nelson Mandela Bay metro has lost R430 million in National Treasury grants due to severe underspending. The Democratic Alliance leader in the metro, Retief Odendaal, predicts that the metro's financial situation will deteriorate further in the next financial year, as it has only spent 37% of its total capital budget with just one quarter remaining in the current financial year. The Democratic Alliance leader in Nelson Mandela bay, Retief Odendaal spoke to Elvis Presslin

The Democratic Alliance has announced its list of candidates for parliament ahead of the much anticipated 2024 general elections. The party says the candidates have successfully completed what it calls a rigorous 10-month process, which has led to those handpicked to represent the official opposition in parliament and legislatures across the the country. In announcing the candidates, DA leader, John Steenhuizen reiterated that contrary to some media report, he has also successfully completed the same 10-month process. Among the candidates unveiled by the DA are Kabelo Mogatosi, the former MMC for Roads in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro; Mark Burke, who holds a PhD in Econometrics from Cambridge and Khathutshelo Rasilingwane, who is the Deputy Chief Whip of the DA in Ekurhuleni.

A global report has ranked Nelson Mandela Bay as the most dangerous city in South Africa and 9th globally. A report by the Mexican Council for Public Security and Criminal Justice which has been ranking the 50 most dangerous cities for the past ten years, found that Nelson Mandela Bay's murder rate increased by a staggering 37% in the last year alone. Now for more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to DA shadow minister of Police Andrew Whitfield

Nelson Mandela Bay is preparing for a surge in tourist arrivals due to a thriving cruise liner season, but there are calls mounting for the need of a dedicated tourism safety sector forum focusing on the beachfront and Route R67. Several incidents of tourists being robbed have been reported. This was raised at an economic development, tourism and agriculture committee meeting that was held this week. We spoke to Kabelo Mogatosi, DA Caucus Chairperson in the city... 

This audio is brought to you by Endress and Hauser, a leading supplier of products, solutions and services for industrial process measurement and automation. Hive Hydrogen South Africa has signed an agreement with Genesis Eco-Energy to implement 372 MW of wind power in the Western Cape, in support of the development of its R105-billion green ammonia project at Coega in the Eastern Cape. The Coega green ammonia hub is a flagship investment project in South Africa, led by Hive Energy and co-developer BuiltAfrica. BuiltAfrica, which has a 25% stake in Hive Hydrogen South Africa, was founded in 2009 by former Eskom CEO and former Standard Bank chairperson Thulani Gcabashe as an investment and development business focused on sectors that support sustainable development. Gcabashe is the current chairperson of Hive Hydrogen South Africa. The two wind farms of independent power producer (IPP) Genesis Eco-Energy are expected to bring with it significant employment opportunities. Hive Hydrogen South Africa's green ammonia project, which has been tabled at the Presidential Investment Summit in Sandton, was awarded Strategic Integrated Project status by the Ministry of Public Works in November 2022. A total of 3 480 MW of power will be generated to supply the plant and will bring much-needed investment to the transmission network. The project development will also enable other IPPs in the Beaufort West region to connect their power generation assets to the grid which will reduce loadshedding. "We've been working with Genesis on these two outstanding projects of theirs for over a year and are delighted to have finalised implementation terms with them to ensure a meaningful supply of power is secured for the project," Hive Energy Africa CEO Colin Loubser stated in a media release to Mining Weekly. Hive Hydrogen South Africa will continue working with Genesis to secure additional power for the Coega green ammonia project which, once the first phase is built, will require three further phases to supply power. "The Hive Green Ammonia project will incorporate our large-scale wind farms to deliver significant benefits to the Eastern Cape province, creating large numbers of jobs in a struggling economy. We're thrilled to be part of delivering this energy solution," said Genesis MD Davin Chown. BuiltAfrica participated in the early rounds of renewable energy procurement under the South African government's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, or REIPPPP. During this period two solar generation plants were built and are in operation. In addition to this, BuiltAfrica, which has been chaired by Gcabashe since its inception, was involved in energy efficiency projects aimed at lowering peak demand on the power system. Hive Energy, headquartered in the UK, is the 75% stakeholder of Hive Hydrogen South Africa and is the principal funder and co-developer of the project, which is located in Midrand, Gauteng, and Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape. Hive Energy was founded in 2010 by Giles Redpath to participate in the significant solar photovoltaic expansion across England. The company now operates in 17 countries globally with its largest projects in Spain. It is developing eight green hydrogen/ammonia projects globally. Once complete, the projects will have the capacity to produce some 8 500 000 t of hydrogen/ammonia each year to support the global drive to net-zero emissions by 2050. The UK's largest solar park is on its list of developments and it is currently developing Spain's first green hydrogen/ammonia hub. In addition to its eight gigascale green hydrogen/ammonia projects, more than 28 000 MW of renewable energy projects feature, so far generating more than £1.9-billion capital expenditure in green energy, saving 1.9-million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year. Genesis Eco-Energy Developments, which is part of the Genesis Infrastructure and Renewable Energy Group, is headquartered in Cape Town and is developing 6.5 GW...

This audio is brought to you by Endress and Hauser, a leading supplier of products, solutions and services for industrial process measurement and automation. Hive Hydrogen South Africa has signed an agreement with Genesis Eco-Energy to implement 372 MW of wind power in the Western Cape, in support of the development of its R105-billion green ammonia project at Coega in the Eastern Cape. The Coega green ammonia hub is a flagship investment project in South Africa, led by Hive Energy and co-developer BuiltAfrica. BuiltAfrica, which has a 25% stake in Hive Hydrogen South Africa, was founded in 2009 by former Eskom CEO and former Standard Bank chairperson Thulani Gcabashe as an investment and development business focused on sectors that support sustainable development. Gcabashe is the current chairperson of Hive Hydrogen South Africa. The two wind farms of independent power producer (IPP) Genesis Eco-Energy are expected to bring with it significant employment opportunities. Hive Hydrogen South Africa's green ammonia project, which has been tabled at the Presidential Investment Summit in Sandton, was awarded Strategic Integrated Project status by the Ministry of Public Works in November 2022. A total of 3 480 MW of power will be generated to supply the plant and will bring much-needed investment to the transmission network. The project development will also enable other IPPs in the Beaufort West region to connect their power generation assets to the grid which will reduce loadshedding. "We've been working with Genesis on these two outstanding projects of theirs for over a year and are delighted to have finalised implementation terms with them to ensure a meaningful supply of power is secured for the project," Hive Energy Africa CEO Colin Loubser stated in a media release to Mining Weekly. Hive Hydrogen South Africa will continue working with Genesis to secure additional power for the Coega green ammonia project which, once the first phase is built, will require three further phases to supply power. "The Hive Green Ammonia project will incorporate our large-scale wind farms to deliver significant benefits to the Eastern Cape province, creating large numbers of jobs in a struggling economy. We're thrilled to be part of delivering this energy solution," said Genesis MD Davin Chown. BuiltAfrica participated in the early rounds of renewable energy procurement under the South African government's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, or REIPPPP. During this period two solar generation plants were built and are in operation. In addition to this, BuiltAfrica, which has been chaired by Gcabashe since its inception, was involved in energy efficiency projects aimed at lowering peak demand on the power system. Hive Energy, headquartered in the UK, is the 75% stakeholder of Hive Hydrogen South Africa and is the principal funder and co-developer of the project, which is located in Midrand, Gauteng, and Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape. Hive Energy was founded in 2010 by Giles Redpath to participate in the significant solar photovoltaic expansion across England. The company now operates in 17 countries globally with its largest projects in Spain. It is developing eight green hydrogen/ammonia projects globally. Once complete, the projects will have the capacity to produce some 8 500 000 t of hydrogen/ammonia each year to support the global drive to net-zero emissions by 2050. The UK's largest solar park is on its list of developments and it is currently developing Spain's first green hydrogen/ammonia hub. In addition to its eight gigascale green hydrogen/ammonia projects, more than 28 000 MW of renewable energy projects feature, so far generating more than £1.9-billion capital expenditure in green energy, saving 1.9-million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year. Genesis Eco-Energy Developments, which is part of the Genesis Infrastructure and Renewable Energy Group, is headquartered in Cape Town and is developing 6.5 GW...

The year 2023 saw seismic shifts in South Africa's political discourse. The state of the African National Congress is perilous, to say the least, and it's facing a major onslaught from opposition parties who have been chipping away at its core support. Cadre deployment, loadshedding and State corruption are some of the ANC's major challenges, with the Democratic Alliance the loudest voice in making this known to the country. The DA held an elective conference early in the year, where incumbent leader John Steenhuisen solidified his support. It was at the same conference during which the idea of a unified opposition emerged. Known first as the moonshot pact, it evolved into what is now known as the Multi-Party Charter. Political analysts, however, believe the DA is still hamstrung by its own internal challenges. The DA's coalitions at local government have been somewhat of a damp squib - and, while it governs the City of Cape Town with a majority, it was unsuccessful in Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Ekurhuleni. The only success it attained was the coalition agreement in the City of Tshwane. Political analyst Mpumelelo Mkhabela said the DA's internal elections were a success, but not without drama. "The person who contested John Steenhuisen subsequently left the position as councillor of Johannesburg. She is now no longer active in party activities. One can claim the ramifications of that contestation led to Mpho [Phalatse] being out in the cold. The fact that, soon after that congress, she left, and there was no post-conference reconciliation after a brutal battle," he said. They eventually managed to form a stable coalition in Pretoria. They managed to work together with other parties. They learned an important lesson: to humble themselves and work with other parties. Under [Tshwane Mayor] Cilliers Brink, there is some stability there. "In Ekurhuleni, it had to succumb to the ANC and Economic Freedom Fighters coalition - similarly, in the City of Joburg. The DA failed in Joburg because they could not accommodate the Patriotic Alliance (PA). That is the consequence of the fact that the PA has proven to be a problem for the DA, even in the Western Cape. "The DA finds itself uncomfortable to go into a coalition with a party that is threatening it in other parts of the country. I think the DA disappointed its coalition partners, like ActionSA, primarily because it can't have the PA in the same coalition." Also, in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro, there were setbacks. "They have succeeded in holding one coalition and have failed in three others," Mkhabela said. Steenhuisen said that, when he came into the leadership role, he inherited a party that was 12% at the polls. "The leader had just walked off the job and trotted all over the party as he walked out the door. It was met with headlines from, ironically, News24, which famously said it was the death of the DA. Well, here we are in 2023, on the cusp of an election where the DA is up in the polls. "Nobody talks about the next government in South Africa without talking about the DA. That is not bad for a party that was destroyed and written off as dead," he said. According to Steenhuisen, the DA will be the second-largest party in the country. "We will be, as we currently sit just 7% away from the ANC, with the opportunity that, if things go right, we will overtake them. Where we govern, we have been able to deliver for South Africans. We have not spoken about creating jobs and pushing more people into the unemployment line. What we do, backs up our offer to South Africans. You [are] going to need a strong DA to rescue South Africa," he said. Political analyst Daniel Silke said the DA still found it very difficult to break from its traditional support base. "It has made some progress in communities in South Africa - but, numerically, they do not seem to have built on its percentage of the broader vote in South Africa. On their own, the party is rather stagnant in its popular sup...

Health Ombudsman Professor Taole Mokoena and Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla have expressed outrage at the actions of two nurses from a clinic in Motherwell, Nelson Mandela Bay. This comes after the nurses sent a raped teenager, Zenizole Vena, who was in desperate need of medical attention, to walk to a police station. Vena died a few hours later. Health Ombud Professor Mokoena has asked for a disciplinary hearing and that the nurses be reported to the South African Nursing Council.  Mokoena say the nurses negligence contributed to Vena's death. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Health Ombudsman Professor Taole Mokoena 

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest election poll from the Social Research Foundation which has the DA on 31% of the vote and the ANC on 46%. They also discuss the chaos in Nelson Mandela Bay and the sewage on Durban beaches. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Grave concern over continued bloodshed in Nelson Mandela Bay by Radio Islam

Fearless Eagle speaks about the bombing of buildings by The Nelson Mandela Bay which were "politically motivated" www.activefm.co.za

Today's show with Nicholas Lorimer, Chris Hattingh, and Sara Gon. They discuss the alleged sabotage of electricity in Nelson Mandela Bay by workers seeking to protect those suspended for corruption. They also discuss the request by President Ramaphosa to use less electricity, the reappointment of the Post Office board, and the resignation of the Jo'burg mayor. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nelson Mandela Bay's 10-party coalition is now seven months old and, according to executive mayor Retief Odendaal, has already notched up some remarkable wins. Apart from keeping all partners onside in reputably the largest governing coalition on earth; focused maintenance and fast-tracking of existing projects has removed the very real threat of the city's taps running dry. Although the Democratic Alliance, with 48 seats, dwarves the next most prominent coalition member's three seats, Odendaal says a partnership approach was adopted from the get-go and is reaping dividends. This is a template which may be applied to address instability elsewhere, especially Gauteng, where smaller members of coalitions complain about not being adequately respected. Odendaal spoke to Alec Hogg of BizNews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Maverick Journalist Estelle Ellis joins John to discuss the week-long water outages experienced by the residents of The Nelson Mandela Bay metro after two major electricity failures and a substation explosion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DA's leader in the Eastern Cape, Nqaba Bhanga, believes the unfolding coalition drama in Johannesburg is perhaps a cautionary tale for managing coalitions in Nelson Mandela Bay where his party's Retief Odendaal has just assumed the mayoral position. The NMB Metropolitan Municipality has been rocked by years of chaos, a lack of services, and corruption. BizNews correspondent Michael Appel spoke to Bhanga about the recent arrest of three former DA councillors, along with the acting city manager in the metro, among others, about their alleged involvement in corruption which resulted in former Mayor Athol Trollip being ousted in 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Gabriel Crouse and Tiego Thotse. They discuss the land courts and expropriation bills and what needs to be done to stop them. They also discuss the victory of the anti-ANC coalition government in Nelson Mandela Bay and lastly they discuss independent power producers. Check out our sponsor: Trendy Trees https://bit.ly/trendy-trees-TDFS IRR campaign to stop EWC: https://irr.org.za/campaigns/stop-expropriation-without-compensation/ Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify

Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor ousted after motion of no confidence succeeds by Radio Islam

For someone who slept less than two hours last night, new Nelson Mandela Bay executive mayor Retief Odendaal was surprisingly gipper in this interview, one of the first interviews from his new office. After a fractious council meeting that ended at 3:30am this morning, he was confirmed as the leader of a 10-party coalition that put their city ahead of egos and ejected a disastrous ANC/EFF combine which has driven the metro beyond the point of disaster. In this interview with Alec Hogg of BizNews, the DA's newest mayor explains what happened in NMB, what lies ahead - and what he will be doing to ensure the fragile coalition doesn't collapse like the previous DA-led one did in 2018. Odendaal's group carry a huge responsibility - what happens in NMB will be closely monitored as a test case on whether coalition government is a workable option after the 2024 National Election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Daily Friend with Tiego Thotse, Marius Roodt and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss allegations of death threats against a DA councillor for voting to remove the ANC mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay. They also talk about Polokwane's water crisis and India's main opposition party. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify

Guest: John Steenhuisen Leader of the DASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Daily Friend Show with Chris Hattingh, Sholan Booysen and Nicholas Lorimer. They pay tribute to the life of John Kane-Berman. They also discuss the new coalition government in Nelson Mandela Bay, the murder of a game ranger and ANC fundraising troubles. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify

Nelson Mandela Bay Cataract Camp facilitates a number of surgeries over the span of three days by Radio Islam

Just over a decade ago, Nelson Mandela Bay narrowly avoided completely running out of water following a devastating drought. A few years later, Cape Town faced its own Day Zero, but a massive water-saving campaign kept the Mother City from the brink of disaster long enough for last-minute rain to eventually save the day. Hard lessons were learnt, not least the need to save what little water is left. But with history now repeating itself in Gqeberha, it appears many if not all of those lessons have been forgotten, perhaps even ignored. 

Change is coming to South African politics, former DA federal chairman and now Eastern Cape Provincial Chairman for ActionSA, Athol Trollip, tells Peter Bruce on this edition of Podcasts From the Edge. The thing is to get the ANC out of power. But Trollip is no starry-eyed idealist. Only coalitions can feasibly replace the ANC at the next election in 2024 and he knows probably better than anyone how difficult coalitions can be. Forced by conscience to fire his corrupt deputy in Nelson Mandela Bay, Trollip was himself then upended when his coalition partner turned on him. So how to get it right? Does the public have a right to know in advance who would coalesce with whom? Or to be consulted afterwards? Will independent candidates make a difference in 2024?

Change is coming to South African politics, former DA federal chairman and now Eastern Cape Provincial Chairman for ActionSA, Athol Trollip, tells Peter Bruce on this edition of Podcasts From the Edge. The thing is to get the ANC out of power. But Trollip is no starry-eyed idealist. Only coalitions can feasibly replace the ANC at the next election in 2024 and he knows probably better than anyone how difficult coalitions can be. Forced by conscience to fire his corrupt deputy in Nelson Mandela Bay, Trollip was himself then upended when his coalition partner turned on him. So how to get it right? Does the public have a right to know in advance who would coalesce with whom? Or to be consulted afterwards? Will independent candidates make a difference in 2024?

Uganda's military has refuted claims that it has been providing support to the Tigray People's Liberation Front, as it battles Ethiopian federal forces. Plus, a special report on the race against time to stop the water taps from running dry in South Africa's Nelson Mandela Bay. And we meet the Kenyan women whose digital library is aiming to rewrite the script of the country's colonial past.

Guest: Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis about the city's offer of help to the Nelson Mandela Bay metro which is facing a Day Zero water crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guest: senior Daily Maverick journalist, Estelle Ellis, for an update on the water crisis.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Senior Daily Maverick Journalist Estelle Ellis discusses the reality that The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has reached Day Zero as the levels of the Impofu Dam have dropped too low for water extraction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, John Endres and Terence Corrigan. The crew discusses the comments by the president on subsidising industry. They also discuss the reaching of Day Zero in Nelson Mandela Bay and the altercation between the EFF and Parliament.

Guest: Prince Matonsi the Chamber's Chief Operations Officer. The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber is a non-profit organisation representative of a broad spectrum of businesses in Nelson Mandela Bay. It calls on all sectors of the community to for a united front to fight Day Zero. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Estelle Ellis | Senior Journalist  at Maverick Citizen Senior Daily Maverick Journalist Estelle Ellis joins John to update him on the reality expressed in her article, 'The Crisis: Water Armageddon loading as Day Zero looms for Nelson Mandela Bay'. Nelson Mandela Bay will become the first South African metro to run out of water.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Barry Martin Senior Director for Water and Sanitation at Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.