Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality (NMA)

Council & Management

Composition of Council:

ANC 48, DA 48, EFF 8, NA 3, ACDP 2, DOP 2, PA 2, VF PLUS 2, AIC 1, AIM 1, GOOD 1, PAC 1, UDM 1

Controlling Party:

ANC/EFF/NA/AIC/PAC Coalition

Executive Mayor:

Ms Babalwa Lobishe

Deputy Mayor:

Mr Gary Van Niekerk

Speaker:

Ms Eugene Johnson

Chief Whip:

Mr Wandisile Jikeka

Other Council:

Mr Thsonono Christopher Solomon Buyeye (MMC: Public Health)

Mr Mcebisi Bass Kamana (MMC: Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Services)

Ms Shurling Hazel Lindoor (MMC: Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture)

Mr Thembinkosi Bethwell Mafana (MMC: Human Settlements)

Ms Buyelwa Nancy Mafaya (MMC: Infrastructure and Engineering)

Mr John Mervyn Mitchell (MMC: Safety and Security)

Mr Bradley Michael Murray (MMC: Roads and Transport)

Mr Khanya Ngqisha (MMC: Budget and Treasury )

Ms Yolisa Margaret Pali (MMC: Corporate Services)

Ms Itumeleng Felicity Ranyele (MPAC Chairperson)

Ms Ntombizanele Sikawuti (MMC: Electricity and Energy)

Mr Ncebakazi Wala (Chairperson: Rules and Ethics)

Municipal Manager:

Mr Ted Pillay

Chief Financial Officer:

Mr Jackson Ngcelwane

Senior Management:

Mr Thsonono Christopher Solomon Buyeye (Director: Public Health)

Mr Jordan Griffiths (Acting: Chief of Staff)

Mr Mkhuseli John Jack (Corporate Services)

Mr Luyanda Niebeck Lawu (Director: Safety and Security)

Mrs Bongekile Emelda Mankahla (Director: Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture)

Mr Ziyanda Phakama Mnqokoyi

Mr Luxolo Namette (Manager: Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture)

Lonwabo Ngoqo (Acting: Chief Operations Officer)

Mr Andre van der Westhuizen (Director: Infrastructure and Engineering)

Mr Tukela Zumani (Director: Human Settlements)

Communications Officers:

Mr Kupido Baron (Media Manager)

Mr Sithembiso Soyaya (Municipal Spokesperson)