Kindly take note that I received the following e-mail from Mawethu Civils (Pty) Ltd: "...We hereby wish to advise that our company will be commencing with roadworks in your ward on Monday the 14th November 2011. We will be working between Knoll Road (towards Sunridge Park Pump Station) and Link Road (next to Fernglen Shopping Centre). "We have identified that during the construction works which is expected to have a duration period of eight weeks...." Should you have any … [Read more...] about Tarring of Roads in Ward 9
Ward News
Ward 9 News November 2011
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Heinrich Muller’s newsletter below: It has come to my attention that some residents never received the newsletter for September 2011 which was distributed on 3 October 2011. I therefore urge those who have not yet received such newsletter, to contact my office and I will resend it to them. Sorry for the inconvenience. Unfortunately we have no idea what the problem was. Appointment of yet another Acting … [Read more...] about Ward 9 News November 2011
Ward 6 Councillor Retief Odendaal Reports Back
A few residents have approached me over the last couple of days to explain to them the DA's position on the Ward Committee debacle. The recent Ward Committee Nomination and Election Proceedings have been wholly flawed from the start. Political interference, illegal procedures and blatant discrimination led to the DA requesting Acting Municipal Manager, Mr Elias Ntoba, to intervene in order to stop the process. Unfortunately he refused to do so and this has led to the DA boycotting the ward … [Read more...] about Ward 6 Councillor Retief Odendaal Reports Back
Mother Earth
On the 15th September 2010, I was privileged at the invitation of Enviroserve Waste Management to attend presentations by Graham Terry Senior Executive: Strategy and Thought Leadership, SAICA on "Why sustainable development is critical to business strategy" and Cormac Cullinan, Director, Cullinan & Associates Inc. and En Act International: Perspectives from Copenhagen, Bonn and Cochabamba and the long term implications for the waste sector. Graham Terry emphasised the need for Corporate … [Read more...] about Mother Earth
Recyle Cans, Paper, Glass and Plastic in ONE Spot
As committed as the Longhair and I are to recycling as much as we can it it a tad stressful to have to ride to different recycling spots to get rid of our junk. What makes it worse is when the, especially, glass recycling containers are moved at little or no notice. Although, it is a great stress reliever to SMASH those bottles which could be why people complain. working in conjunction with Nampak Recycling, the Summerstrand Total Garage in Admiralty Way is the first petrol station in Port … [Read more...] about Recyle Cans, Paper, Glass and Plastic in ONE Spot
Misleading Communique on Census 2011
Dear Sir Statistics South Africa seem to be ignoring Central and Richmond Hill in the sense that I am not aware of poster of any sort announcing the Census. Also yellow shirted census officials are conspicuous by their absence in the area. I would like to bring to the public's attention how to identify a census official: A yellow satchel with the census and Stats SA logos An A3 size book with a map of the area on the first page A yellow bib with the census and Stats SA logos A … [Read more...] about Misleading Communique on Census 2011
Ward 9 News October 2011
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Heinrich Muller's newsletter below: Water Restrictions Lifted Please take note of the following information we received from the Metro: "...In terms of section 31(a) of the Water Services By-law, the following restrictive use of water obtained from the Municipality's water supply system will be imposed with effect from 25 July 2011: The use of hosepipes, sprinklers, sprinkler and drip systems to … [Read more...] about Ward 9 News October 2011
Ward 2 Newsletter October 2011
Summer season is fast approaching although it doesn't feel that way with a chilly start to the week! There have been a host of exciting developments lately that hold a lot of significance for the residents of Ward 2 and the greater metro community. The Kings Beach Environmental Upgrade is already well underway with a significant amount of money to be spent on our long neglected beachfront. I am pleased to see that Transnet have again reaffirmed their commitment to the removal of the … [Read more...] about Ward 2 Newsletter October 2011
South African Social Security Agency Office to Open in Lorraine
After more than a year of campaigning for South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to open a Satellite Office in the Western Suburbs of Port Elizabeth, SASSA have finally agreed to do so. As from Tuesday, 30 August 2011, SASSA officials will be available at the Storehouse, New Covenant Church, situated at the corner of Vitry Avenue and Moselle Street, Lorraine. SASSA officials will assist residents with their applications regarding pension, disability, child grants, etc. The … [Read more...] about South African Social Security Agency Office to Open in Lorraine
Workers Reject Strike
What a wonderful and reassuring headline to wake up to in this mornings Herald. I must say thank you to our Municipal workers for saying No!! Our streets have not been trashed, the ratepayers can but be grateful and appreciate the sensible reaction of our street workers. As the Ward Councillor for Central this made my day. I remember so vividly the last strike when bins were tipped out into the streets, flower beds trashed and a mess created that was so sad to see. Once again thank you to … [Read more...] about Workers Reject Strike
Control the Sale of Alcohol
The entire methodology employed at present in terms of liquor license applications must be reviewed. I would like to suggest that a moratorium on liquor license applicatons be introduced and during this time a review of all the licences which are currently active be carried out. This action will create a situation where the illegal sale and abuse of alcohol can be addressed. I must inform you that I have had total support for this initiative from BAC (Business against Crime) and the Mount … [Read more...] about Control the Sale of Alcohol
August Report to the Summerstrand Residents Association
1. NMB Service Delivery "War Room": It is hoped that this project will continue on an ongoing basis, because the engine room of the Metro is now being customer driven. John Best and Lee-Ann Meiring and their team must be congratulated on the superb job that they are doing. The call centre, also known as the Service Delivery War Room, is efficient and friendly operators issue a reference number for each complaint, and feedback is provided. Water leaks, pot-holes, broken street lights, … [Read more...] about August Report to the Summerstrand Residents Association
Former Councillor Angelo Dashwood on how to fix the Cash Crisis
The guest speaker at the Ward 1 and 2 ward meeting on 2 August was former Ward 5 Councillor, Angelo Dashwood, who addressed the meeting as follows: When I was first in Council in the 1980's and 1990's as a DP Councilor for Ward 5, we had a well-run council with the best qualified officials. Our investments totaled more than R2b and we were one of the best run municipalities in South Africa. Today, unfortunately, things have changed dramatically, we no longer have investments - in fact we … [Read more...] about Former Councillor Angelo Dashwood on how to fix the Cash Crisis
Ward 2 Newsletter August 2011
We are well and truly back into full swing and doing whatever we can to ensure that the levels of service delivery from the metro improve and that you get the services that you deserve. This is not always easy as we often find ourselves at the mercy of the administration and officials who night have a different set of priorities or agenda to ourselves. I can confirm however that the establishment of the Service Delivery Joint Operations Centre (JOC), has been a great help under the capable … [Read more...] about Ward 2 Newsletter August 2011
Ward 9 Councillor Update on Baakens River Spillage
I sent the following e-mail to the Metro re the sewage in the Baakens River "... I hereby request an urgent meeting with all roleplayers involved so that this situation can be investigated and a plan of action and way forward be decide on soonest. I expect a proposed date for said meeting within 24 hours of this e-mail otherwise I will have no alternative but to take further action." and received the following information from the Assistant Director: Wastewater Conveyance today after a … [Read more...] about Ward 9 Councillor Update on Baakens River Spillage
