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. Strike Action In The Metro We have received information that "...all construction sites are closed due to the wage strike in the construction industry. The contractors have advised that they will keep us informed of the status..." I have also received the following media statement from … [Read more...] about Ward 9 Newsflash August 2013
Ward News
Castros continues to flout noise regulations
Dear All, Once again our citizens lives are being disrupted by the totally unacceptable behaviour generated by this liquor outlet, club, or what can only be called "a decadent dive". I must also add that in his wisdom, despite numerous objections, Mr Gumede from the Public Health Department of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, approved extended liquor selling hours with conditions that state: That no noise nuisance be created by the nature of your business. Further that you will … [Read more...] about Castros continues to flout noise regulations
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
Stanford Slabbert stripped of party membership over racist email
The DA has concluded a comprehensive disciplinary process whereby charges were laid against DA Ward 1 Councillor Stanford Slabbert for the circulation of an offensive and racist email. This gave rise to a disciplinary hearing attended by Cllr Slabbert and the legal representative defending him, with the DA providing a prosecution and a disciplinary hearing panel. The recommendation by the Provincial Disciplinary Council was that Cllr Slabbert's party membership be terminated after he was … [Read more...] about Stanford Slabbert stripped of party membership over racist email
Sustainable water supply for Nelson Mandela Bay Metro and surrounding area
The Department of Water Affairs together with the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) is intensifying efforts to improve water security in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro area amid concerns over the significant increase in water use since the drought of 2009-2011 was broken. Water use is currently between 296 and 300 megalitres per day. This has resulted in dam levels dropping by 1.5% per week. This was among the concerns raised at the biannual meeting of the Algoa Reconciliation Strategy Steering … [Read more...] about Sustainable water supply for Nelson Mandela Bay Metro and surrounding area
Ritual Slaughtering for gain
Editor: Names and other info has been removed from the letter below which was addressed to MyPE and the Executive Mayor, the Acting City Manager, the Mount Rd SAPS and the Executive Secretary Public Health. Dear Madam, I have this morning at precisely 08:20 hrs received a complaint from a resident who lives in Stebonheath Road in Sydenham near to an Ambrose Street residence in Sydenham. The complainant is an 83 year old woman. In light of the fact that permission was granted for a … [Read more...] about Ritual Slaughtering for gain
July 2013 Ward 9 News
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. ACCOUNT PROBLEMS Our office has been inundated with complaints from residents who have not received their municipal statements for May/June 2013. We received the following correspondence from Cllr de Andrade: "Statements for the month of May 2013 were posted timeously and should have … [Read more...] about July 2013 Ward 9 News
Missing your May municipal statement?
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 1 councillor, Stanford Slabbert’s newsflash below. You may contact Ward 1 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. Many residents have contacted the Ward 1 offices regarding the non-delivery of Municipal accounts for May. Ward 39 has just issued the following response: After our office was inundated with call from residents who did not receive their municipal statement for May 2013 our office queried … [Read more...] about Missing your May municipal statement?
Ward 5 Action Report 27 May to 7 June 2013
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 5 councillor, Jeremey Davis’ newsletter below. You may contact Ward 9 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. 27/05/2013 - Monday One of the owners at Kondoa flats, 16 Rose Street, Central, came to the office to discuss the arrears on their electricity bill which runs into the R100 000s. Cllr Davis advised that she visit the Customer Care Centre in Walmer to make arrangements to pay this debt. One … [Read more...] about Ward 5 Action Report 27 May to 7 June 2013
Future of Lovemore Park Primary School under threat
The Ward 1 office was recently approached by the headmistress of Lovemore Park Farm School, Ms Ayanda Nkumanda, who appealed for help to prevent the threatened merger or closure of the school. The following is her appeal: On 12th March, 2013, the MEC for Education, Mr Makupula called the school governing bodies to a meeting at Algoa College of Education. This was to relay the scenarios for the re-alignment, mergers and closing of schools. The District Director of Port Elizabeth addressed the … [Read more...] about Future of Lovemore Park Primary School under threat
Ward 1 Sector 2 Report – May 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. Councillor Stanford Slabbert's report to the Sector 2 Sub Crime Forum Incorporating Lovemore Heights, Miramar, Mount Pleasant, Pari Park, Providentia and Walmer Heights. The usual farcical public participation meetings haunted us again over the past month and the latest IDP will be presented … [Read more...] about Ward 1 Sector 2 Report – May 2013
Final Opportunity to Lodge Objections
The owner of ERF 8, Mount Pleasant (55 Buffelsfontein Road, Mount Pleasant through to 38 Greenways, Lovemore Heights) has applied for rezoning from Residential 1 to Residential 3 to allow the development of 24 (TWENTY FOUR) Sectional title units on this property of 1952 square metres. This development equates to a footprint of 81 square metres per unit, and that is without even making allowance for vehicular traffic. At the recent NMMM Housing & Land meeting on Friday 24th May 2013, … [Read more...] about Final Opportunity to Lodge Objections
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
Education/School Closures – Crisis
Dear Sir, A fundamental basic necessity in any community, in fact country, is education. In a developing country such as ours, it is essential that education for the youth be provided. In the Eastern Cape we endure reluctantly a dysfunctional Education Department. One must be aware of the fact that youth in the townships are being denied education due to the fact that the schools in there vicinity are full and cannot accommodate any more pupils. This overflow of rejected youth creates a … [Read more...] about Education/School Closures – Crisis
Final Opportunity to Register for SASSA
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) are offering another opportunity to register on the following dates: DATE: 27 - 31 MAY 2013 TIME: 08:00 - 16:00 VENUE: Walmer Town Hall As per Mrs Roberts from SASSA (041) 404 9762, if you fail to register during 27 and 31 May 2013, your card will lapse on 1 June 2013. … [Read more...] about Final Opportunity to Register for SASSA
