MBDA

The MBDA is a special purpose development agency which has become the driving force behind urban regeneration in Nelson Mandela Bay.

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🎬 DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT: Zolani Phakade
Mandela Bay Film Festival - 17 - 19 November 2026
Multi-award winning director, Zolani Phakade, will share his insights into directing & building a successful career

ttps://www.mbda.co.za/news/mandela-bay-film-festival-2026/

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The next @NMB_Stadium Women’s Night Run & Walk is coming up!
Pram & wheelchair-friendly 5km route
Run under the stadium lights!
Friday 13 November 2026
GATES OPEN: 17h00
START: 18h00
R50 pp
KIDS UNDER 12 FREE!
Webtickets: https://t.co/9rPxQnAltd

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MBDA STAFF MOBILIZE TO CLEAR MOORE DYKE SITE TO REVIVE STALLED PROJECT: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium staff clearing the pitch at the Moore Dyke site

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MANDELA BAY FILM FESTIVAL
Wow, Nelson Mandela Bay – you came through!
The Mandela Bay Film Festival is fully booked & registrations for the industry portion of the festival are closed.
The community can still attend public film screenings as part of the general programme

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PUTTING NELSON MANDELA BAY'S CREATIVE POTENTIAL IN THE SPOTLIGHT (via @HeraldNMB)
What opportunities can the creative industries unlock for our city? The MBDA's Luvuyo Bangazi shares his perspective on the Mandela Bay Film Festival https://t.co/g8ntBgmzQV

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YOU HAVE A LITTLE MORE TIME TO GET THOSE TRAINERS READY!
The NMB Stadium Women's Night Run & Walk has been moved out by a week, and will now take place on Friday 13 November.

Tickets from Webtickets: https://t.co/9rPxQnATiL

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CCTV CONTROL ROOM IN OPERATION AS VOTING CONTINUES
The MBDA’s CCTV Control Centre is in full operation as drones and an expanded CCTV network provide active surveillance support at voting stations across Nelson Mandela Bay.
#LocalGovernmentElections2026 #BuildingABetterBay

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MBDA DEPLOYS DRONES TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT DURING VOTING IN NELSON MANDELA BAY https://t.co/1UkNK14zKY

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NOTICE: WOMEN’S NIGHT RUN POSTPONED
The NMB Stadium Women’s Night Run & Walk, originally scheduled for Friday 6 November, has been rescheduled to Friday 13 November 2026.
Tickets purchased for the 6th will still be valid for the 13th.
https://t.co/zTTReku6wy

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Chippa United Makes a Welcome Return to Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium for Clash Against Kaizer Chiefs FC

https://t.co/mMB7r7OykO

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ELEVATING AFRICAN STORIES at the Mandela Bay Film Festival The MBDA is proud to bring the Mandela Bay Film Festival to Gqeberha and Kariega from 17 to 19 November 2026. SCAN THE QR CODE TO REGISTER!

https://t.co/WnpqNqdq69

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CURRENT INFORMAL TENDERS at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
NMBS103- FULL NIPSY CHERRY PICKER TRAINING and NMBS102- FULL FORKLIFT TRAINING

Closing Date: 6 November 2026 16h00
For more information click on the link below:
https://t.co/mWdlLc28JP

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MBDA 06054- PROVISION FOR TRAINING SERVICES FOR KARIEGA YOUTH ENTERPRISES DEVELOPMENT
Closing Date: 02 November 2026
For more information click on the link below.https://t.co/33WTCUrtMk

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KULTURE KORNER: Beyond Beautification - The Economics of Murals, Place Identity and Property Value

Friday, 30 October 2026
16h40–19h00
St Peter’s Rainbow Village, South End
FREE ENTRY
RSVP IS REQUIRED. NO WALK-INS.
Secure your spot by emailing [email protected]

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Kulture Korner: MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER

KULTURE KORNER: Beyond Beautification- The Economics of Murals, Place Identity and Property Value
30 October 2026
16h40–19h00
St Peter’s Rainbow Village, South End
FREE
RSVP REQUIRED. NO WALK-INS.
Book via [email protected]

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Kulture Korner: MEET OUR FEATURED ARTIST

KULTURE KORNER: Beyond Beautification- The Economics of Murals, Place Identity and Property Value
30 October 2026
16h40–19h00
St Peter’s Rainbow Village, South End
FREE
RSVP REQUIRED. NO WALK-INS.
Book via [email protected]

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KULTURE KORNER
Beyond Beautification
The Economics of Murals, Place Identity & Property Value
Thought-provoking conversations, live artistic expression & fresh perspectives
Friday, 30 Oct 2026
16h40–19h00
St Peter's Rainbow Village
FREE. RSVP to attend [email protected]

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The @NMB_Stadium Women’s Night Run & Walk is back in the first week of November!
YOU BELONG HERE. 🫶
Friday, 6 November 2026
NMB Stadium (Fettes road entrance, Lakeview parking)
R50 entry per person,
Kids under 12 free
Webtickets: https://t.co/9rPxQnAltd

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MBDA STATEMENT ON ALLEGATIONS FROM MAYIBUYE CIVIC MOVEMENT

Read the full statement: https://t.co/LZohQamIjS

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FENCING PROGRESS AT THE FORT
Fort Frederick has seen some changes over the past few days, as the installation of replacement fencing continues along the perimeter to improve security and accessibility, and to protect against illegal dumping.

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