On Wednesday 19 March, Public Protector Thuli Madonsela found that the ANC in government spent R246 million upgrading President Jacob Zuma's private home at Nkandla. Amongst her conclusions, she found that: President Zuma was guilty of conduct inconsistent with the office of the President That the upgrades amounted to "opulence at a grand scale" That in order to upgrade his home, funds were taken away from the "inner-city regeneration project" of the department of public works, That … [Read more...] about Nkandla – what we could have bought
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More about voting overseas and special votes
I have received numerous queries in respect of overseas voting and special vote procedures. For your information and assistance I provide the following information below. Please feel free to contact Anne at my office on 041 5850515 or ward2@mandelametro.gov.za and we will be happy to assist should you have any additional queries. Voting Overseas: The window for submitting notifications of intention to vote overseas has opened, and closes at 17h00, South African time, on 12 March. All … [Read more...] about More about voting overseas and special votes
Ward 2 Report – September 2013
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 2 councillor, Dean Biddulph’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 2 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. Dean writes: I am absolutely thrilled to announce that after reconciling all the hard copy petitions that we have already received (with many more to still come in), that the Save Our Metro petition has not only passed the 10 000 mark, it has shattered it. As of today, the petition total is … [Read more...] about Ward 2 Report – September 2013
What to do about rates queries and excessive valuations
I have received a number of calls relating to excessive rates increases on properties flowing from the recent valuation process. Please note the following information compiled by Cllr Angelo Dashwood, our Spokesperson for Budget & Treasury. As at 1 July 2013, the new Property Rates became effective. Many residents are complaining about having to pay more than the 9.14% advertised. This problem seems to be even worse when it comes to commercial property. Unfortunately, if you are faced … [Read more...] about What to do about rates queries and excessive valuations
Ward 2 May-June Report
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 2 councillor, Dean Biddulph’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 2 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. The headline articles in the Herald recently are a clear indication that the recent shuffle within the top structure of the ANC locally has done nothing to quell the instability and infighting within the ruling party caucus. A visit on Monday this week by Derek Hanekom and senior ANC provincial … [Read more...] about Ward 2 May-June Report
Ward 2 Report – February 2013
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 2 councillor, Dean Biddulph’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 2 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. The unanimous decision taken by council recently to appoint a well qualified, capable candidate with a good track record as the new city manager will hopefully begin to usher in a period of increasing stability. It will hopefully also bring relief to a once well run metro that has been allowed to … [Read more...] about Ward 2 Report – February 2013
Ward 2 Newsletter November 2012
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Dean Biddulph’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 2 using the contact form HERE. It always seems as if Christmas springs upon us a little earlier with each passing year and 2012 has been no exception. It has been a tumultuous year politically for the country and also the people of our metro as we seem to be increasingly sliding toward the possibility of the failed state scenario. Nationally, we have … [Read more...] about Ward 2 Newsletter November 2012
Public Open Day
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is preparing a Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for the Inner City Area of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. The planning area comprises of the Mount Croix, North End, Richmond Hill, Central, Govan Mbeki, St Georges Park, Baakens River Valley, South End, Humerail, the Harbour and Kings Beach Areas of Port Elizabeth. The study areas cover portions of Wards 2, 3 and 5 represented by Councillors: Biddulph, Hayselden and Davis. The purpose of the … [Read more...] about Public Open Day
Ward 2 News – October 2012
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 2 councillor, Dean Biddulph's newsletter below. Scroll down to see the contact Details for Ward 2: I hope that the content of this latest edition of the Ward 2 newsletter remains of interest and helps keep you all abreast of what is happening here in our ward and in the greater metro community. Having read the weekend newspapers whilst sheltering from the miserable weather, I had a moment to reflect on the current state … [Read more...] about Ward 2 News – October 2012
Ward 2 Newsletter August 2012
The recent reports contained in both the Herald and sister newspaper The Times offered clear, black and white evidence that exposes the parlous state of local government in our country. Auditor-General Terence Nombembe points out that despite repeated warnings and offers of intervention strategies that the situation in respect of municipal government has in fact deteriorated since last year. As a Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) member, I can attest to a similar approach from the … [Read more...] about Ward 2 Newsletter August 2012
Parkridge and Portions of Summerstrand Still Without Water
Dean Biddulph writes: I regret that not all areas of Summerstrand are being supplied yet and agree that affected residents have every right to feel angry and frustrated. The Herald this morning indicated that Parkridge has no water and that parts of other areas including portions of Summerstrand had yet to be restored. The ward office contacted Barry Martin, head of water for the metro this morning to try and ascertain exactly when this portion of Summerstrand will be back on line and … [Read more...] about Parkridge and Portions of Summerstrand Still Without Water
Major breach of metro water supply
Dear Residents The metro Joint Operations Centre (JOC) has urged all residents to cut back on water usage after a critical pipeline, that supplies the city with a third of its water, burst during the early hours of this morning. At a crisis press conference meeting this afternoon, Mayor Zanoxolo Wayile, said a major pipeline, which carries water from the Churchill dam had burst sometime between midnight and 6am, which had left the Southern region of the Bay without water. Suburbs … [Read more...] about Major breach of metro water supply
Ward 2 Newsletter June 2012
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 2 councillor, Dean Biddulph’s newsletter below. Scroll down to see the contact Details for Ward 2. Safety & Security - Light at the end of the tunnel for Hobie parking area Good news at last appears to be on the horizon for the residents an patrons of the Hobie Beach parking area which has been plagued for a number of years by an increase in the number of vagrants, illegal car guards and undesirables frequenting the … [Read more...] about Ward 2 Newsletter June 2012
How to Log Complaints With the NMBMM Service Delivery Call Centre
If you are not yet aware, the metro has established a Service Delivery Call Centre to assist with a one-stop-shop when assisting with municipal complaints. Please note the detailed process that should be followed when logging a complaint with the Joint Operation Centre (JOC). All members of the public are encouraged to make use of this facility using the toll free number and by following the process outlined below. Your are of course also welcome to log your complaint with myself via … [Read more...] about How to Log Complaints With the NMBMM Service Delivery Call Centre
Ward 2 Newsletter: Easter School holidays are already upon us – where does the time go?
It has been a manic first quarter this year with the DA contesting all three ANC seat vacated due to a tragic motor accident earlier this year. As a result, council has been rendered largely more dysfunctional than usual as the ANC majority in council has been temporarily taken away due to their loss. As I write to you, I am preparing for my shift at the Ward 15 by-election in New Brighton. My colleagues and I on the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) have also been extremely busy … [Read more...] about Ward 2 Newsletter: Easter School holidays are already upon us – where does the time go?
