Upon reading the above most people switch off and move on as the expectation is that the words, pithy words will all be on a high level and ultimately not implementable…At it’s most basic form our economy is about: collecting more money than you spend keeping the money in as close an orbit to you as possible saving for a crappy day With specific reference to Ward 7 our economy needs a hyper local focus. We need to support our neighbours in the various suburbs within Ward 7. We need to have … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk About The Economy
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On MyPR.co.za: Well Done Nelson Mandela Bay Residents
The Abantu Integrity Movement (AIM) have praised the residents of Nelson Mandela Bay in a statement on the failed insurrection:AIM commends the residents of Nelson Mandela Bay for standing up against the forces behind the insurrection that has led to the loss of over 117 lives, billions in property, environmental and infrastructure damage, and sabotaged economic prospects and livelihoods in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. The fires, both literal and figurative, were put out through the combined … [Read more...] about On MyPR.co.za: Well Done Nelson Mandela Bay Residents
Why did the South African government sidestep a high court order to produce proof of the SARS-CoV-2 virus?
R Maarman Court Day Photo: R MaarmanWhy did the South African government sidestep a high court order to produce proof of the SARS-CoV-2 virus? What comes next? On 27th May 2021, Ricardo Maarman approached the high court of South Africa in a landmark case requesting the government to produce proof of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in its isolated and purified form. Maarman holds a master’s degree in international politics and refers to himself as an ordinary and concerned South African citizen. Motivated … [Read more...] about Why did the South African government sidestep a high court order to produce proof of the SARS-CoV-2 virus?
Dear Man in a Hat – Stop Using the ‘Racist’ Word
I need to take umbrage at what our esteemed Minister Bheki Cele has done here in this interview with Newzroom Afrika – transcript and Tweet below.For days we have witnessed how predominantly Zulu people have gone on the rampage – looting, burning and stealing goods in an orchestrated rage loosely based around freeing ex-President Jacob Zuma from his jail in Escourt. President Ramaphosa was circumspect enough in his address to South Africa on Monday 12 July 2021 to allude to ‘ethnic violence’ – … [Read more...] about Dear Man in a Hat – Stop Using the ‘Racist’ Word
Register to Vote Online
The Electoral Commission has launched an online voter registration facility allowing new voters to register and existing voters to update or amend their registration from the ease and convenience of their homes or elsewhere.Launched on Wednesday, 14 July 2021, the online voter registration facility is part of the Electoral Commission’s ongoing commitment to provide greater accessibility and convenience to voters. “The Electoral Commission believes the online facility will be a game-changer in … [Read more...] about Register to Vote Online
The One Question NOT Answered by @PresidencyZA
It was with bated breath and great anticipation that the majority of South Africans tuned in to the last nights ‘Family Meeting’ with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.Since Saturday we have witnessed increasing violence and mayhem in KZN and Gauteng as looters, miscreants and opportunists destroyed property, engaged in an orgy of public violence and stole with impunity. Civil society reacted to protect their property and the ‘fake news’ mongerers had a field day disseminating their … [Read more...] about The One Question NOT Answered by @PresidencyZA
IEC Postpones Voter Registration Weekend by Two Weeks
The Electoral Commission has postponed the voter registration weekend by two weeks in the light of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic currently sweeping the country.At a special meeting today, the Commission resolved to reschedule the voter registration weekend from 17-18 July to the weekend of 31 July – 1 August. The decision was made following a review of the current conditions including rate of infections and hospitalizations over the past seven days and its impact on preparations for … [Read more...] about IEC Postpones Voter Registration Weekend by Two Weeks
The Circle Of Global Business Women Announces Partnership With Business France And Anima Investment Network
You are here: Home / News / The Circle Of Global Business Women Announces Partnership With Business France And Anima Investment Network 7 Jul 2021 By Alan Straton Training an essential component for South African Youth to benefit from Property Investment Pearl Scheltema, CEO, Fitzanne Estates First-time buyer rates are at an all-time high, with more and… Related: Abantu Integrity Movement | Contact Ward 7 Candidate Councillor Alan Straton. Tell Your Mates:Ward 7 Independent Councillor … [Read more...] about The Circle Of Global Business Women Announces Partnership With Business France And Anima Investment Network
The Straw That Breaks the Camel’s Back
We all know what it is like to live from pay cheque to pay cheque OR, as in many cases, from Credit Card Balance to Credit Card Balance. A house of cards waiting for one to fall…And, it takes a long time to carefully dig oneself out of that hole which can only be done by: Cutting expenses Tackling debt systematically Finding more money South Africa, as a fairly new player in the world of grown up money, has always teetered on the edge of the house of cards and the signs of an impending … [Read more...] about The Straw That Breaks the Camel’s Back
BA Systems
A Energy/Utilities business in Ward 7, Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay.Take complete control of your building from anywhere in the world with Building Automation Systems. Award Winning Gqeberha based BA Systems works exclusively in the Eastern Cape automating and providing building automation systems and solutions for discerning clients desiring energy efficient building control and monitoring. An effective Building Automation Installation is proven to save on energy costs. Private homes and local … [Read more...] about BA Systems
Should Parties Pay a Higher (or Lower) Election Deposit?
The Electoral Commission has invited the public to comment on the proposed rates of election deposits for the 27 October local government elections.This follows the publication on Friday in the Government Gazette by the Chief Electoral Officer of proposed deposits to be paid by parties and independent candidates intending to contest the elections scheduled for the municipal elections. The proposed rates, among others, include R3500 to contest an election in a metropolitan municipality; R2000 in … [Read more...] about Should Parties Pay a Higher (or Lower) Election Deposit?
Rapidly escalating municipal charges could spell doom for SA’s economic recovery
There is a direct correlation between the property market and the health of a country’s economy. When property prices go up both consumers and investors feel greater levels of confidence in the economy. Both the commercial and residential property sectors have a close correlation to business and investor confidence and the economy.At a time when many people across the country are still feeling the ripple effects of the Covid-19 pandemic characterised as it was by job losses, growing unemployment … [Read more...] about Rapidly escalating municipal charges could spell doom for SA’s economic recovery
How Did We Lose Our Pride?
Do you feel the same rush of love and pride for South Africa as you do for your offspring when your children wish you Happy Father’s Day?Has your outlook on South Africa changed significantly to the negative? Who do you look up to? Would you die for your family? Would you die for your country? I am sure that there was a time when you would have said yes to dying for South Africa. Can you remember the motivation for feeling so passionately about a land and it’s people? Why did you lose that … [Read more...] about How Did We Lose Our Pride?
AIM in the News – 20 June 2021
Something else from MyGqeberhaThe pre-paid electricity meter demonstrated here is the Itron ACE 9000 Split Unit. Inputting electricity is easy enough: Purchase your token using your Power Measurement card OR number, confirm with the outlet the card registered name is the same as your landlord, return home. Then hit enter on the keypad, enter your 20 digit token number and hit enter again. The Customer Interface Unit (CIU) will confirm your purchase. OR Purchase online. If you have problems … [Read more...] about AIM in the News – 20 June 2021
Lets Compare the Major Metro Spending Habits
For the purposes of this exercise we have taken figures from the 2018/19 Audited Financials – provided by Municipal Money, for these Metros in South Africa: Buffalo City City of Cape Town Ekurhuleni Municipality City of eThekwini City of Johannesburg Mangaung Municipality Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality City of Tshwane Municipal Money is an initiative of the National Treasury, which has collected extensive municipal financial data over several years and freely shares this information with the … [Read more...] about Lets Compare the Major Metro Spending Habits
