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 News
Important info for voting abroad during the SA elections
Dear Friends As in 2009, South Africans living in other parts of the world will be able to vote on the national ballot of the upcoming General Election. Over the course of the past few months, we have succeeded in reaching a large number of South Africans who live abroad in order to inform them of the process of registration and voting while abroad. In addition to South Africans who are residing abroad permanently or for longer periods of time, we have received a number of queries from … [Read more...] about Important info for voting abroad during the SA elections
Installation of additional stormwater pipe – Summerstrand
NMBM - Ward 1 Caretaker PR Councillor Werner Senekal reports: This new installation is necessary as the current water pressure is too strong. The additional pipes will assist in decreasing pressure and thereby alleviate future burst pipes. The engineers advised that they have delivered leaflets to all accessible post boxes advising that the excavations were taking place. The following areas will be affected by the excavations which commenced 13 February 2014: Admiralty Way, Bradley … [Read more...] about Installation of additional stormwater pipe – Summerstrand
Ward 9 Newsletter – 20 December 2013
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Heinrich Muller’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 9 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. To all the residents of Ward 9, here's wishing you and your family a blessed and peaceful Christmas and a prosperous 2014. Travel safely and take care during this holiday season. 'n Geseënde Kersfees en 'n voorspoedige 2014 word aan u almal toegewens. Indien u moet ry, reis veilig en geniet … [Read more...] about Ward 9 Newsletter – 20 December 2013
Ward 1 Newsletter – 20 December 2013
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 1 councillor, Werner Senekal’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 1 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. For your convenience - Emergency Contact numbers: The NMBM Joint Operations Centre 24/7 - 0800 20 50 50 Remember to get a reference number for follow up purposes. Electricity problems - 041 374 4434 Quad Bikes control room - 041 585 2311 Illegal Dumping/Refuse - 041 506 2018 Stray … [Read more...] about Ward 1 Newsletter – 20 December 2013
Caretaker Councillor Ward 1
On 25 November 2013, Werner Senekal was appointed by the DA NMBM Chief Whip, Gustav Rautenbach, as a caretaker councillor to Ward 1. In due course a by-election will be held in the ward whereby a new ward councillor will be elected. Until such a time that a new ward councillor is elected, Senekal will be acting in a caretaking capacity to serve the residents of Ward 1 to ensure that service delivery takes place. Werner was elected to Council as proportional representation councillor in 2011 … [Read more...] about Caretaker Councillor Ward 1
Ward 9 Newsflash – 11 November 2013
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Heinrich Muller’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 9 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. 1. Registration Weekend – What a Success! Thanks to the residents who gave up a couple of minutes of their time to register for next year’s election and/or check whether they are registered this weekend. Those residents who missed the opportunity, the IEC will be having another registration … [Read more...] about Ward 9 Newsflash – 11 November 2013
Ward 9 Newsflash 8 November 2013
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Heinrich Muller’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 9 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. 1. REFUSE COLLECTION BACK UP PLAN We received the following feedback from the Metro with regards to the current illegal strike action by Waste Management Workers of the Cleansing Division: "...the court interdict is not yet received but we are informed that we will be getting it today. … [Read more...] about Ward 9 Newsflash 8 November 2013
Ward 9 Newsflash – 15 October 2013
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Heinrich Muller’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 9 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. STATE OF THE METRO - REMINDER The DA Councillors in Nelson Mandela Bay would like to invite you to a public meeting to discuss: THE STATE OF THE METRO Speaker: Cllr Leon De Villiers Venue: Walmer Town Hall Date: Tuesday, 15 October 2013 Time: 18:30 to 20:00 COMMUNITY BRAAI - 18 … [Read more...] about Ward 9 Newsflash – 15 October 2013
Ward 9 Newsflash – October 2013
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Heinrich Muller’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 9 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. 1. STATE OF THE METRO "The DA Councillors in Nelson Mandela Bay would like to invite you to a public meeting to discuss: THE STATE OF THE METRO Speaker: Cllr Leon De Villiers Venue: Walmer Town Hall Date: Tuesday, 15 October 2013 Time: 18:30 to 20:00 This is the first of a … [Read more...] about Ward 9 Newsflash – October 2013
Ward 1 Report – October 2013
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 1 councillor, Stanford Slabbert’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 1 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. It has become clear that a regular newsletter to all residents is needed, as several areas no longer have regular meetings and there is information that needs to be disseminated. In fact, the only area that still has a regular bi-monthly meeting is the Walmer Heights, Miramar, Mount Pleasant … [Read more...] about Ward 1 Report – October 2013
Ward 6 News September 2013
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 6 councillor, Retief Odendaal’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 9 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL APPOINTED ACTING CITY MANAGER Council met behind closed doors to ratify the appointment of Local Government and Traditional Affairs Deputy Director-General Mpilo Mbambisa as Acting City Manager for the next three months or until a permanent appointment is … [Read more...] about Ward 6 News September 2013
Ward 9 Report – September 2013
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Heinrich Muller’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 9 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. LIBRARY UPDATE We received the following update on the library issue from PR Cllr Andrew Whitfield: "... I have been reliably informed that the dispute that saw all libraries in the Metro closed in July has been revived once again due to the Municipality's failure to deliver on their … [Read more...] about Ward 9 Report – September 2013
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
Water Disruptions in the Metro
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Heinrich Muller’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 9 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. As previously reported, due to the current strike actions going on throughout the Metro very few of the faults reported to the metro are being attended to. As a result of the abovementioned strike actions in the metro, the following streets in Westering/Linton Grange in Ward 9 have been … [Read more...] about Water Disruptions in the Metro
