Ward 7

A short while ago we had a number of principled men stand up and change the political landscape – locally firebrands like Mkhuseli ‘Khusta’ Jack and Mike Xego had the courage to stand up and be counted whilst they fought against an unjust system.All of our departed struggle heroes must now be turning in their graves as they witness the Circle of Chaos and mind numbing greed that possesses our current political masters and wanna be masters. Thankfully Khusta and Mike are still with us and are … [Read more...] about Our Political Landscape in a Nutshell

With the date for the Local General Elections having been announced for 27 October 2021 th epolitical party bashing season is upon us. Frankly that exercise is one that is just too easy to do – in some way it is the lazy man’s way of getting noticed. And, of course – everyone has faults.Inspiration for this came from a comment I read on HeraldLive which said; “Where the ANC governs in the Eastern Cape it has mostly failed to deliver services, with its councillors instead creating chaos and … [Read more...] about The Time for Political Party Bashing has Begun

Sometimes it takes just a little bit of management to save a lot of money.Today’s suggestion is quite simple: If you search for Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality on Google your expectations should be very high to see the web site for the municipality as the NUMBER ONE (organic) listing in the results page. As it is the first page of results is dominated by listings that will take you directly to the web site or directly to social media accounts or directly to other sites that point back to the … [Read more...] about Dear NMBM – If You Take Care of the Cents, the Rands Will Take Care of Themselves

Have you noticed how our politicians always have a better plan than their opposition? How you noticed how politicians spend inordinate amounts of time bashing each other, scoring points and pointing out the wrong and the divisive? How you noticed how a politicians narrative always begins with what is wrong with ‘the other side’ and concludes with how his/her side is the right one to vote for?And, yes, I am going to be just like seasoned politicians and say that they are wrong in the direction … [Read more...] about I Admit it: I Now Sound Like Every Other Seasoned Politician

On 09/04/2021 Wilna Lotz reported a fault in {Ward:6} at 34 Durhamave, cnr off Carrick street, Rowallan Park.Fault Details: Problem reported: Street Light out of order Detail: Its a workthrough from Carrick / Durham ave to Van der stel street for people useing public transport. Reference Number: SEE COMMENT/S BELOW FOR UPDATE/S Tell Your Mates:Like this:Like Loading... Related Ward 7 Independent Councillor … [Read more...] about Fault Report: 09/04/2021 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7

Speech to the Nation on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the King of Morocco’s accession to the Throne: A message of solidarity and hope for Morocco and its economy at this difficult time of the pandemic. Berlin Germany, August 4, 2020 — During the annual speech to the Nation on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the King of Morocco’s accession to the Throne, the monarch said that he cares as much about Moroccan citizens’ health and the safety of their family members as much as he … [Read more...] about A Throne Speech Focused on Covid-19 and the Challenges Facing Morocco and a Call for Solidarity

The head of the separatist polisario group, Brahim Ghali, has been accused of the embezzlement of humanitarian assistance donated by Spanish NGOs to the Sahraoui population sequestered in the camps of Tindouf, Algeria. Berlin, Germany., June 2, 2020 – Once again, the head of the separatist polisario group, Brahim Ghali, has been accused of the embezzlement of humanitarian assistance donated by Spanish NGOs to the Sahraoui population sequestered in the camps of Tindouf, Algeria. This has not been … [Read more...] about New Accusations of Corruption, Embezzlement Laid Against Polisario Leader

Former anti-aparthied campaigner Mkhuseli Jack last week launched the Abantu Integrity Movement in Gqeberha.He describes the movement as a pressure group advocating for good governance and delivery of services to residents of the Nelson Mandela Bay metro. The movement seeks to pull the metro from years of political instability, which have seen five mayors in charge since the 2016 local government elections. Driven by residents, it intends contesting this year’s local government elections. For … [Read more...] about Mkhuseli Jack on Newzroom Afrika

Jan Venter, CEO of SAPPMAThis past week’ South Africa’s worsening water crisis was firmly in the focus of President Cyril Ramaphosa and his government. In an open letter published in the media, the President painted a grim picture of the country’s threatening water woes. “Our existing water systems are already over-exploited as usage increases rapidly due to population growth and as more homes get connected to water. Combine this with the worsening effects of climate change and we are clearly … [Read more...] about South Africa’s Water Woes: There Is Still Time To Address The Infrastructural Problems

Doug Kemp Vice opinion interviewSo what actually happened in South Africa when 57 million people had their access to alcohol removed in lockdown? South Africa has a massive “binge” drinking or drug use problem at the best of times. It is so prevalent in the culture that we almost see it as a societal norm and accept it as life in South Africa. However, the answer is not exactly as clear-cut as one could imagine. It is too early to create the “stats” as we are still in lockdown, but the fallout … [Read more...] about South Africans are more addicted than ever after lockdown

On Saturday, 4 July 2020, the founders of the politically-focused, turned activist group, Dear Mr President (DMP), Nj Hourquebie and Janine MacLean, will lead a protest gathering in front of the Union Buildings in Pretoria, starting at midday. The protest is to draw attention to the plight of ordinary South Africans under this illogical, psychologically harmful and, in some cases, even deadly, ban on tobacco sales that has been in place since the country entered lockdown on 27 March. This … [Read more...] about #SmokersProtest to take the fight to the steps of Government

The leader of the National Committee for the Salvation of the People in Mali, Colonel Assimi Goita, expressed his thanks to King Mohammed VI for the active contribution of Morocco in the efforts to resolve the crisis in Mali. Berlin, Germany., September 1, 2020 — 15 km from Bamako, an audience was granted, at the military camp of Kati, to the Moroccan Ambassador in Mali. During this meeting, Colonel Assimi Goita expressed “his deep gratitude” to the King of Morocco for the active contribution of … [Read more...] about Mali: Colonel Assimi Goita Thanks the King for Morocco’s Active Contribution to Resolving the Crisis in Mali