Just to put everybody's mind at ease. I (Heinrich Muller) reported the spillage in the Baakens River to the Metro on 18 June 2011 when it was reported to me the first time and again on 20 and 21 June 2011 and have been following up ever since. I have since given feedback to the people who reported it to me on a regular basis and have also given information to The Herald and hope that they will convey the message to all via the newspaper (Don't worry Heinrich - MyPE will also do it's bit!). I … [Read more...] about Ward Councillor Update on Baakens River Valley Sewage
Ward News
Ward 9 News June 2011
www.MyPE.co.za: To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Heinrich Muller's newsletter below: WARD 9 RESULTS DURING 2011 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION Herewith some results for Ward 9 as received from the IEC: Total Valid Votes: 7 761 Valid votes for Candidate: 7 289 % Total valid votes: 93,92 % Winning Margin: 6,998 Herewith part of a press statement issued by Mr Leon de Villiers, DA Caucus Leader in NMBM: " ... We are delighted with … [Read more...] about Ward 9 News June 2011
Report by Ward 2 Councillor Dean Biddulph – 1 June 2011
Once again, I would like to thank all of you who supported both me and the Democratic Alliance by turning out to vote on 18 May 2011. Whilst we may not have achieved our stated objective of taking control of the metro, your support went a long way toward achieving this goal in the next elections. Election Results Ward 2 It certainly was an exciting and eventful 2011 Municipal Election which saw us gaining 19 seats and nearly taking control of the metro away from the ruling party. I would like … [Read more...] about Report by Ward 2 Councillor Dean Biddulph – 1 June 2011
Reasons Why the DA Will Win in PE Metro
On Thursday, 5 May 2011 from 18:30 at Linton Grange Library, Mr Leon de Villiers, DA Mayoral Candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay will hold a public meeting discussing why the DA can win the Metro. Please bring your friends, neighbours and family to listen to this charismatic speaker on a topic involving the future of all residents of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. We wish you a very blessed Easter. Please drive safely and enjoy this special time of the year with your family and friends. … [Read more...] about Reasons Why the DA Will Win in PE Metro
Ward 3 March Report
www.MyPE.co.za: To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 3 councillor, Andre Goosen’s report below. This is the final report from Professor Andre Goosen as he is retiring after the 18 May local elections. Port Elizabeth thanks you for your sterling service to the community Prof and may your retirement days be filled with sailing - I know that you are not solely a fair weather sailor so will wish you the strongest of winds and best of seas! As Prof. Goosen … [Read more...] about Ward 3 March Report
Ward 8 News – March 2011
www.MyPE.co.za: To see how Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 8 councillor, Gustav Rautenbach's newsletter below (Afrikaans weergawe volg die Engels): 1. TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT My office received the following reports from the Traffic Department regarding speed law enforcement: Kragga Kamma Road between Verdun Road and Cromwell Road On 13 January 2011 between 13:00 and 15:30, Eight Hundred (800) motorists were measured. The highest speed of 87 km/h was recorded. Sixteen … [Read more...] about Ward 8 News – March 2011
Ward 9 News March 2011
www.MyPE.co.za: To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Heinrich Muller‘s newsletter below: ELECTION DATE Please take note that Wednesday, 18 May 2011 has been gazetted as the election date. Let us make our vote count for a better Metro! NEWS FROM THE METRO DA successful in stopping the Metro from spending hard-earned money of NMMM's ratepayers We've received the following press release from the Speaker: "...As Speaker of the NMBMM … [Read more...] about Ward 9 News March 2011
Ward 2 Newsletter March 2011
Ward 2 Newsletter by Councillor Dean Biddulph: This is more than likely the last newsletter that I will be sending to you before the 2011 Municipal Election. It has been an absolute privilege and pleasure to have been able to serve you all as the councillor for Ward 2 for the past two and a half years. Although not without frustration, I am pleased to say that progress has been made in respect of the areas where I had hoped to be able to make a difference prior to my election in … [Read more...] about Ward 2 Newsletter March 2011
Do You Qualify to Cast a Special Vote?
A special vote allows a registered voter, who can't vote at their voting station on election day, to apply to vote on a predetermined day before election day in May 2011. To apply for a special vote, you must: be registered in South Africa as a voter have a green, bar-coded ID book or a valid temporary identity certificate and be on the Voters' Roll. By law, you can apply for a special vote if you: can't travel to your voting station because you are physically infirm or … [Read more...] about Do You Qualify to Cast a Special Vote?
Ward 3 February Report
www.MyPE.co.za: To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 3 councillor, Andre Goosen’s report below. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOURISM & AGRICULTURE The presentation was made on the construction incubator which is funded by the NMBM and is there to create sustainable companies and jobs. It should last at least 3 years. These contractors are trained in all aspects on building & construction as well as tendering etc. The presenter pointed out some companies … [Read more...] about Ward 3 February Report
Ward 5 Newsletter
www.MyPE.co.za: To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Jeremy Davis' report on what he's been up to thus far this month in Ward 5. WARD 5 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT (Central, Richmond Hill, North End and Sydenham) 1. Elections 2011 Governments with no prospect of losing elections become self-serving and corrupt. They need racial divisions to stay in power: they undermine the rule of law to stay out of jail. Their legacy is the failed state, which has caused … [Read more...] about Ward 5 Newsletter
Ward 3 January Report
www.MyPE.co.za: To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 3's councillor, Andre Goosen's report below. SPORTS RECREATION ARTS & CULTURE A presentation was made by Magnetic Storm about the Splash Festival which will be held on the 22nd to the 25th of April 2011. There are 4 programmes in two different beach areas as well as utilizing the water for calypso cricket, beach volley ball, life saving, stand-up pending jet ski, NMB Bell buoy challenge including … [Read more...] about Ward 3 January Report
Ward 9 February Newsflash
www.MyPE.co.za: To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Heinrich Muller‘s newsletter below: REGISTRATION DRIVE: 5 & 6 FEBRUARY 2011 Are you registered to vote? Have you perhaps moved since the last election? Just turned 18 and have a valid green bar-coded South African ID? The weekend of Saturday, 5th and Sunday, 6th of February 2011 has been set aside for registration to vote in the upcoming municipal election. Please take you green … [Read more...] about Ward 9 February Newsflash
Ward 9 News January 2011
ww.MyPE.co.za: To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Heinrich Muller's newsletter below: Hope you all had a wonderful holiday and a good rest. 2011 is once again filled with lots of challenges which we can only conquer if we all work together. The local Municipal election scheduled for later this year is probably the most important one. Hoop u het almal 'n wonderlike vakansie gehad en lekker uitgerus. 2011 is weereens propvol uitdagings wat … [Read more...] about Ward 9 News January 2011
Ward 2 Newsletter February 2011
Ward 2 Newsletter by Councillor Dean Biddulph: Beach Front Safety & Security I have been in discussion with ADT who have very generously offered to sponsor the training of unemployed persons from disadvantaged backgrounds up to the level of Grade E security guards. Thereafter they will be registered with SIRA (Security Industries Regulatory Authority). The plan is then to register them as legitimate car guards with the intent of deploying them along the beachfront. At the same time, … [Read more...] about Ward 2 Newsletter February 2011
