Metropolitan Municipalities consist of: 50% Ward Councillors (60 seats for NMB) 50% Councillors that proportionally represent the parties contesting (60 seats for NMB) You have TWO Ballots: One for Ward Councillor One for PR Vote The easy determination is for Ward Councillor Candidate who receives the most votes then wins that Ward Seat The allocation of PR Seats takes place in 3 steps: Quota Determination Seat Allocation Formula Deduct Ward Councillors representing the parties The PR … [Read more...] about How the Ward Councillor/PR Vote Allocation Works to Determine Seats in Council
Ward 7
Ward 7 Ballot Paper – LGE 2021
Below is a SAMPLE Ward 7 Ballot Paper that you will receive this weekend (if you have a special vote) or on Monday 1 November 2021.Please note: The arrow on the image is a personal expression of desire on my part. I will ONLY be upset with you if you DO NOT VOTE. Please do exercise your right to vote and if you do vote for me, Alan Straton in Ward 7, then thank you very much. Ward 7 LGE 2021 – Alan Straton: Abantu Integrity Movement (AIM) Author: Alan Straton from Ward 7 Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Ward 7 Ballot Paper – LGE 2021
When Will the IEC Come for my Home Visit Special Vote?
You are here: Home / News / When Will the IEC Come for my Home Visit Special Vote? 29 Oct 2021 By Alan Straton Home visits and Special Votes for the LGE 2021 take place on 30 and 31 October 2021. Voters who have registered for a Home Visit to vote will be visited between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm on EITHER of the days. Voters will appreciate the extreme difficulty for the IEC to give a specific date and time for each home visit by election officials and the PRESUMPTION is that if a voter … [Read more...] about When Will the IEC Come for my Home Visit Special Vote?
Integrity
“Integrity is choosing courage over comfort. It’s choosing what is right over what is fun, fast or easy. It’s choosing to practice your values rather than simply professing them” ~ Brene BrownAbantu INTEGRITY Movement Author: Alan Straton from Ward 7 Nelson Mandela Bay. Go On - Share the Gqeberha Love! Gqeberha's Latest News and Events can be accessed on MyGqeberha.com. … [Read more...] about Integrity
Why Should You Vote for AIM?
You are here: Home / News / Why Should You Vote for AIM? 28 Oct 2021 By Alan Straton The reasons are as follows: AIM is a movement and not a political party AIM is 100% Nelson Mandela Bay AIM puts Residents before Politics AIM is a nimble and small party with NO provincial or National Head Office to answer to If you have a concern it will be solved locally – AIM has nowhere to hide as, if we mess up, the buck stops in Nelson Mandela Bay AIM Party Candidates are NOT career politicians but … [Read more...] about Why Should You Vote for AIM?
Fault Report: 24/10/2021 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7 – Stop Down
On 24/10/2021 Alan Straton reported a fault in Ward 7 at Cnr 1st Avenue and Mowbray Street, Newton Park.Fault Details: Problem reported: Other Detail: Stop sign down at 4 way stop in the direction of Cape Road opposite Technical High School Reference Number: SEE COMMENT/S BELOW FOR UPDATE/S Author: Alan Straton from Ward 7 Nelson Mandela Bay. Go On - Share the Gqeberha Love! Gqeberha's Latest News and Events can be accessed on MyGqeberha.com. … [Read more...] about Fault Report: 24/10/2021 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7 – Stop Down
Fault Report: 24/10/2021 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7 – Hairy Substation
You are here: Home / News / Fault Report: 24/10/2021 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7 – Hairy Substation 24 Oct 2021 By Alan Straton On 24/10/2021 Alan Straton reported a fault in Ward 7 at Mowbray Street, Newton Park. Fault Details: Problem reported: Other Detail: Ferns growing out of the walls of the Mowbray Sub Station No. 455 Reference Number: SEE COMMENT/S BELOW FOR UPDATE/S Tell Your Mates:Ward 7 Independent Councillor … [Read more...] about Fault Report: 24/10/2021 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7 – Hairy Substation
The joy in our AIM Traffic Jam exploded today
You are here: Home / News / The joy in our AIM Traffic Jam exploded today 25 Oct 2021 By Alan Straton This morning at the corner of Mill Park and Cape Road was an explosion of joy for me – made so entirely by one young man radiating joy and contentment. The reason why? He had just dropped off his 6-month old firstborn at daycare and was enthusing about what a joy it was to be a parent. His simple joy touched me in ways that we should all be touched and made me once again realise that we are all … [Read more...] about The joy in our AIM Traffic Jam exploded today
Exercise your right to vote, urges President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to encourage registered voters to exercise their civic duty by casting their votes in the upcoming local government elections, which he says will have a direct impact on their daily lives.Polls will open for the Local Government Elections in the country this week, starting with special votes scheduled to be cast on Saturday and Sunday and culminate in Election Day on 1 November. The President highlighted that local government elections and … [Read more...] about Exercise your right to vote, urges President Ramaphosa
This week’s hot topic: “Ward Councillor Salaries”
As we enter the last push ahead of the 1 November 2021 LGE we all presume that many people are searching for answers as to who gets their precious vote.The Top Two search terms leading people to the Ward 7 web site from Search Engines are these: salaries of ward councilors in south africa ward councillor salary south africa And my take away from that? People are finally waking up to the fact that our Ward Councillor’s get paid handsomely for doing their own party plitical work and they are … [Read more...] about This week’s hot topic: “Ward Councillor Salaries”
Don’t Support Smaller Parties Today! Could that lead to no Support for SMME’s To-Morrow?
Often an idea in a large organization grows legs on unintended consequences.Like a dog with a favourite bone buried in the garden I keep returning to the statement that a vote for smaller parties is this huge “swart gevaar” move that will result in a failed state and misery for all. And, once again, I find myself completely confused as to why a political party such as the DA would come out against smaller parties – simply put the statement NOT to support smaller parties is dangerously close to … [Read more...] about Don’t Support Smaller Parties Today! Could that lead to no Support for SMME’s To-Morrow?
Artist Symposium at Savoy Theatre in Ward 7
You are here: Home / News / Artist Symposium at Savoy Theatre in Ward 7 25 Oct 2021 By Alan Straton Jacques Batista writes: As Eastern Cape representative for TADA I am hosting this symposium to ask political parties “Why should we vote for you in the upcoming local government elections?” The symposium is on 27 October from 6 to 8pm at the Savoy Theatre in Gqeberha. We are inviting all artists to attend this event so they may ask our panelists from the ANC, DA, EFF and AIM questions pertaining … [Read more...] about Artist Symposium at Savoy Theatre in Ward 7
Fault Report: 24/10/2021 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7
On 24/10/2021 Alan Straton reported a fault in Ward 7 at 5 King Edward Street, Newton Park.Fault Details: Problem reported: Water Leak Detail: Leak on the verge near to Fire Hydrant Reference Number: SEE COMMENT/S BELOW FOR UPDATE/S Author: Alan Straton from Ward 7 Nelson Mandela Bay. Go On - Share the Gqeberha Love! Gqeberha's Latest News and Events can be accessed on MyGqeberha.com. … [Read more...] about Fault Report: 24/10/2021 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7
Who Will you Support in Ward 7? National Nana or Action Alan?
The LGE on 1 November 2021 is NOT about National Issues, NOT about stopping this party or that party from getting power BUT about choosing the person most suitable to do the grunt work in Ward 7.The elections on 1 November 2021 are all about hyper local issues and making sure that residents live in a happy, healthy environment conducive to the promotion of economic well being. A productive society is a society that contributes to a better life for all. The political parties will have you believe … [Read more...] about Who Will you Support in Ward 7? National Nana or Action Alan?
Fault Report: 24/10/2021 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7 – Dangerous Streetlight
You are here: Home / News / Fault Report: 24/10/2021 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7 – Dangerous Streetlight 24 Oct 2021 By Alan Straton On 24/10/2021 Alan Straton reported a fault in Ward 7 at 41 Middleton Avenue, Adcockvale. Fault Details: Problem reported: Street Light out of order Detail: Street light pile is down- cable appears to still be connected so may be a hazard. Reference Number: SEE COMMENT/S BELOW FOR UPDATE/S Tell Your Mates:Ward 7 Independent Councillor … [Read more...] about Fault Report: 24/10/2021 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7 – Dangerous Streetlight
