To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Heinrich Muller’s newsletter below. Scroll down to see the contact Details for Ward 9. NO REFUSE COLLECTION: Yesterday's newsflash refers. Kindly take note that I have copied and pasted the e-mail exactly as we received it from the Metro – so please excuse spelling errors, etc. It has just been confirmed that the refuse will also not be collected today, 19 October 2012 as they have embarked on a … [Read more...] about No Refuse Collection
Ward News
Petition to unban Sardinia Bay beach bathing ban
Arrogant, incompetent and stupid, is how Ward 1 Councillor Stanford Slabbert described the recent decision of the Sport Art Recreation and Culture Standing Committee to ban bathing at Sardinia Bay Beach. At the meeting on 6th September, the ANC majority voted to support Beach Manager Fernando Cain's proposal to commission an independent Risk Assessment of Nelson Mandela Bay beaches, plus to prohibit bathing at Sardinia Bay Beach and relocate the current car park subject to EIA … [Read more...] about Petition to unban Sardinia Bay beach bathing ban
Summerbreezz Strike Action
Dear Residents Unfortunately you have probably noticed the ongoing and noisy strike action in front of the Summerbreezz Spar, corner of Admiralty Way and Strandfontein Rd. We are aware of the unpleasant and unacceptable noise that these strikers are making, including vuvuzela noise. The Ward 1 office has contacted various Municipal departments, including Safety & Security, to try and get some action against these noisy strikers. We have also been in contact with the Humewood SAPS … [Read more...] about Summerbreezz Strike Action
Ward 9 News – October 2012
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Heinrich Muller’s newsletter below. Scroll down to see the contact Details for Ward 9. DASO LANDSLIDE ELECTORAL VICTORY AT NMMU We received the following statement from Mr Athol Trollip, DA Leader Eastern Cape: "The youth make up a disproportionate percentage of society in SA and they are clearly concerned and anxious about their futures especially as the number of unemployed and unemployable graduates … [Read more...] about Ward 9 News – October 2012
Ward 9 Newsflash
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Heinrich Muller’s newsletter below. Scroll down to see the contact Details for Ward 9. HERITAGE DAY: Be on the look out! On Wednesday, 19 September 2012, the DA Branch Committee members and myself will be distributing a pamphlet and something to 'spice up your Heritage Day' at some robots in our ward. Heritage Day will be held nationally on Monday, 24 September 2012, but seeing as this is a public … [Read more...] about Ward 9 Newsflash
Ward 9 News September 2012
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Heinrich Muller’s newsletter below. Scroll down to see the contact Details for Ward 9. KRAGGA KAMMA TRANSFER SITE UPDATE We received the following feedback from the Metro re the Kragga Kamma Transfer Site: "...As discussed, the developments at Kragga Kamma will probably begin towards the end of the year. The consultant will be providing us with a programme of action for all steps to be taken, once I get … [Read more...] about Ward 9 News September 2012
Ward 6 Newsletter – August 2012
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 6 councillor, Retief Odendaal’s newsletter below. Scroll down to see the contact Details for Ward 6. HOSTING AFCON WILL COST MORE THAN R43 MILLION The cost of being a host city for next year’s African Cup of Nations has risen from an estimated R34 million to “in excess of R43 million,” according to a report submitted to the Sport, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee. The R43 million is the figure provided by … [Read more...] about Ward 6 Newsletter – August 2012
No Water in Galpin Road, Summerstrand Area
Some residents do not have access to water for the moment especially around Galpin Road in Summerstrand. A water pipe has burst and the Water Department has confirmed that the water will be fixed in between 7:00 and 8:00 pm this evening. … [Read more...] about No Water in Galpin Road, Summerstrand Area
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
Sister Louw’s Mobile Clinic van is Mobile Again
Sister Louw is very pleased to announce that she received her new Mobile Clinic van licence for 2012/13 this morning 13 August 2012. She had been waiting for this licence renewal for a number of weeks and was using her own car to attend to her rendezvous' with her patients. Sister Louw invites you to visit her MOBILE CLINIC and will assist, guide and help you for any medical matters, including Family Planning, HIV tests, Blood Pressure. All residents and citizens working within the Ward 1 … [Read more...] about Sister Louw’s Mobile Clinic van is Mobile Again
And the Summerstrand Water Crisis Updates Roll in faster than water to your taps
Stanford Slabbert writes: The position as at 12 noon earlier today. There will be one WATER-TANK TRUCK in front of the TOTAL GARAGE, Admirality Way. And one WATER-TANK TRUCK in the parking area of SUMMERBREEZZ SPAR OR in front of the SASOL GARAGE, Strandfontein Rd. The problem has been fixed by the NMBM but the pressure of the water to fill the reservoir is still low and therefore water will come later today. Please be aware that the water should be boiled for a couple of minutes … [Read more...] about And the Summerstrand Water Crisis Updates Roll in faster than water to your taps
Summerstrand Water Crisis Update
Stanford Slabbert writes: With regards my last updated email from yesterday 5.30pm. The NMBM JOC Centre did confirm that the entire Metro will be with water last evening. I have been sadly surprised, as you all, to find out that the water saga was not finished this morning. The NMBM Water Department is still sitting in a meeting to solve the water problem for Summerstrand and other suburbs in the city. Two reservoirs are supplying Summerstrand, one supplies water for the bottom of … [Read more...] about Summerstrand Water Crisis Update
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
Water Crisis, Summerstrand Residents – Don’t Panic
Stanford Slabbert writes: I called the NMBM JOC Water Department at 5.30 pm exactly today and they confirm that the entire Summerstrand will have access to water in a couple of hours. They are waiting to have the reservoir full of water before opening the main tap for this area. The water-tank truck is at the Mercado Centre - Summerbreezz Spar for the rest of the evening. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please DO NOT PANIC. Stanford Slabbert Related: The Real … [Read more...] about Water Crisis, Summerstrand Residents – Don’t Panic
Ward 9 News
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Heinrich Muller’s newsletter below. Scroll down to see the contact Details for Ward 9. KRAGGA KAMMA TIP SITE UPDATE The Kragga Kamma tip site was temporarily closed on 16 July 2012. According to information received from the Metro, the site will be temporarily closed for ± 6 to 7 months. I want to thank everybody who adheres to the request not to dump outside the Kragga Kamma tip site and want to … [Read more...] about Ward 9 News
