The MBDA Honours Mandela Day One Blue Bag at a Time

By Anele Qaba – Chief Executive Officer

On Friday the 27th of June the Mandela Bay Development Agency, an entity founded by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and the Industrial Development Corporation in 2003, held a milestone event, to reflect on the agency’s 22 years of existence. Founded on the back of a rapidly growing city population due to intra-province migration, a central business district that was suffering from the negative impact of capital flight, urban influx and a fast-contracting automotive economy, the MBDA was designed to be a turnkey project management house of the Bay municipality.

As South Africa commemorates Youth Day on 16 June 2025, the Mandela Bay Development Agency celebrates the spirit of the youth by shining a light on its dedicated group of interns who are gaining real-world experience at its offices at The Tramways Building in Gqeberha, the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, and the Nelson Mandela Bay Science and Technology Centre in Kariega.

Nelson Mandela Bay's newest premier event space opened its doors to key stakeholders at an official launch at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. 

Developed with community input, the new Helenvale Extension 12 Play Park offers a safe and vibrant space for children and youth.