Following assessments of the safety conditions of our Orient and Eastern Beaches, we have now officially opened them. Beachgoers are urged to swim only during designated lifeguard operating hours and in areas monitored by lifeguards 08h30 to 17h00. #BuffaloCity #EasternCape

Our teams are hard at work across the Buffalo City Metro. Metro teams were cutting grass, clearing waste and beautifying the area of Mdantsane as part of the Metro's ongoing clean-up programme. Together we are keeping our communities clean and safe. #BuffaloCity #EasternCape

WE ARE HIRING | JOBS AVAILABLE Applicants are invited from suitably qualified and experienced applicants to fill the following posts: buffalocity.gov.za/vacancies… #BuffaloCity #ACityHardAtWork #EasternCape

The Metro in partnership with the SAPS and other stakeholders, continues to intensify the Spaza Comply operations in the eQonce as part of ongoing efforts to enforce municipal bylaws, safeguard public health and maintain law and order.

COUNCIL UPDATES | The eighth Special Council meeting of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is still underway virtually. The next report that is being tabled is the report of the audit committee for the fourth quarter of the 2025, 2026 financial year.

HAPPENING RIGHT NOW | THE EIGHTS SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING | BUFFALO CITY The Eight Special Meeting of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Council has commenced this morning virtually on the Microsoft Teams platform this morning. #BuffaloCity #ACityHardAtWork #EasternCape

61 ARRESTED | 36 SHOPS RAIDED | INTENSIFIES COMPLIANCE | ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS | KUGOMPO CITY Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is carrying out inspections and enforcement measures in kuGompo City CBD today as part of its ongoing efforts to clamp down on non-compliance.

The Metro is taking action in Quigney through its Street by Street campaign in Longfellow Street today. The campaign includes electricity meter checks, health inspections of accommodation establishments, waste management awareness and fire safety checks in buildings.

COUNCIL UPDATES | SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING | VIRTUAL Buffalo City Metro Special Virtual Council to be held on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 08h30 for 09h00 on Microsoft Teams. Link as follows: events.teams.microsoft.com/e… #BuffaloCity #EasternCape #ACityHardAtWork

Our teams were hard at work across various areas in the Buffalo City Metro. Metro teams were cutting grass, clearing waste and beautifying the area of Amalinda in KuGompo City as part of the Metro's ongoing clean-up programme. #BuffaloCity #EasternCape

WATCH | STREET BY STREET | LOVE YOUR STREET | ACTION | MASIKHUSELE | MASAKHE ISIXEKO SETHU Buffalo City Metropolitan MUNICIPALITY together with members of the South African Police Services await to enter into a property in kuGompo City through its Street by Street campaign.

PUBLIC NOTICE| BEACH CLOSURES | SAFETY WARNING Members of the public and all beachgoers are hereby advised that Orient Beach and Eastern Beach have been closed until further notice, following a serious incident reported at Orient Beach this morning. #buffalocity #EasternCape

The electricity supply will be interrupted to consumers supplied in Southernwood from 09h00 to 16h00 on Tuesday, 20 October 2020, weather permitting. The purpose of the interruption is to carry out planned maintenance at their Graham Road Mini-Substations.

Law Enforcement, SPCA & Municipal Health Services conducted an operation in Parkridge to enforce the MHS By-law 2017 and impound goats following a lapsed compliance notice. We condemn attempts to intimidate officials. A case of intimidation and threats has been opened.

The eighth Special meeting of Council for the year 2026 will be held as follows: DATE : 22 October 2026 TIME : 09:00 am – 16:30 pm VENUE : Ku-Gompo City Hall Auditorium #BuffaloCity #ACityHardAtWork #EasternCape #CouncilUpdates #council

We are aware of the power outages affecting several areas this morning, and our teams are attending to the reported areas. Areas currently reported as affected include: Mdantsane: Unit P, Zone 3 Amalinda: Rosedale Road Eqonce (KWT): West Bank #BuffaloCity #EasternCape

🌦️ WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR SUNDAY TROUGH MONDAY: 18–19 OCTOBER 2026 📡 Credit: South African Weather Service (SAWS) 🇿🇦 #SWAICSA 🟣#StormyWeatherAhead #SAWS #WeatherOutlook #SouthAfricanWeather #Spring

Residents are hereby advised that an electricity cable has reportedly been stolen at the N2 Bridge in Wilsonia. This incident has disrupted the power supply to the Dawn Pump Station, resulting in water outages and low water pressure in the affected areas around KuGompo City.

A pipe burst occurred in Summerpride last night, resulting in a temporary interruption of the water supply. Our team will attend to the repair today. In the meantime, a water tanker will be provided as a temporary measure to assist residents while repair work is underway.