I was posed this conundrum on FB; “We need to avoid the rot of the ANC and prevent the dangerous EFF. My opinion is that the only way to do this is to vote for the one party big enough to keep them at bay.”My answer: I hear you and must say that I DID feel exactly the same way. Obviously I do not fully agree with what you say and I base that on the following: The ANC will always be the party of ‘revolution’ that ‘saved the day’ but has become ‘corrupt and has strayed far from the path’ BUT … [Read more...] about The Old Question of ‘Why Split the Vote?” Answered
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Tales from the Robots – If these Flyers Could Talk!
You are here: Home / News / Tales from the Robots – If these Flyers Could Talk! 19 Oct 2021 By Alan Straton As part of my volunteer work getting the Abantu Integrity Movement (AIM) message out I find myself working the robots three times a week, handing out flyers and meeting some awesome people – along with some strange ones as well. On the whole most people are friendly and happy to chat to this strange older fellow in a mask handing out Ward 7 and Khusta for Mayor flyers, dancing, chatting … [Read more...] about Tales from the Robots – If these Flyers Could Talk!
5 Reasons Why THIS is Fundamentally Wrong
You are here: Home / News / 5 Reasons Why THIS is Fundamentally Wrong 22 Oct 2021 By Alan Straton Our Executive Mayor tweeted the following yesterday from his Mayor Nqaba Bhanga account; “Today I opened one of the many roads that we have built/refurbished since taking over 10 months ago. We have put up R200 million into roads since taking over. We GET THINGS DONE. #VoteDA“ Why is it wrong? He opened the road as part of his official duty representing the entire Metro As part of a “non racist, … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why THIS is Fundamentally Wrong
Dear Auntie @HelenZille – Your Assumption About ‘Smaller Parties’ Refers
As my Sainted Grandmother used to say; “Assumption is the Mother of all Fargups!”I have listened with wonder at your expensive Radio Adverts (thank you ALL taxpayers for contributing) that feature you and Uncle John warning the good folks from Mzansi (*) that by voting for smaller parties we will be giving the power to the ANC and the EFF. That assumption is wrong on so many levels and here are but a few: Your assumption that only DA Voters are being targeted by the smaller parties is entirely … [Read more...] about Dear Auntie @HelenZille – Your Assumption About ‘Smaller Parties’ Refers
Why I Changed my ‘Voting Method’
From the day I started voting (after milking the cows at 4:00 am and walking through the snow to catch an Ox-Cart) people used to ask me who I was voting for and my stock answer was always; “For the strongest opposition!” You are welcome PFP and DA – not that I expect you to thank me as my fellow tax and ratepayers have generously compensated you for being the official opposition for many years now.BUT My revelation was as simple as this: I realised one day that by continually voting for the … [Read more...] about Why I Changed my ‘Voting Method’
Partnership to combat disinformation during municipal elections
The Electoral Commission and Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) have joined hands with major social media platforms to fight the spread of disinformation, in the run up to, during and beyond the 1 November 2021 municipal elections. The Commission and MMA, who in 2019 launched a joint action – to deal with disinformation, have reached an agreement with Google, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok to support its efforts to end the scourge of disinformation. Commission Vice-Chairperson Janet Love said the … [Read more...] about Partnership to combat disinformation during municipal elections
Do Politicians Submit Leave Forms to the Municipality when Campaigning?
You are here: Home / News / Do Politicians Submit Leave Forms to the Municipality when Campaigning? 19 Oct 2021 By Alan Straton Please indulge my question as I am hoping that an esteemed member of the Social Media Classes may have the answer! All these politicians who already have jobs on the largess of the tax and ratepayer are now running around in what are NORMAL WORKING hours campaigning for their parties and themselves to stay in a job! * MY QUESTION IS: Do they put in for annual or unpaid … [Read more...] about Do Politicians Submit Leave Forms to the Municipality when Campaigning?
AIMing For The Ethos of Servant Leadership
Prominent community leader and former anti-apartheid activist Khusta Jack says one of his first acts in office if he were to be elected Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay would be to stop the practice of the municipality paying for lavish funerals for councillors.This a wasteful and fruitless expenditure, says Jack who is the mayoral candidate for Abantu Integrity Movement (AIM). Families of deceased councillors must take responsibility for burying their loved ones, as is the case with all other … [Read more...] about AIMing For The Ethos of Servant Leadership
Alan Straton – A Ward 7 LOCAL Through And Through
As I add and approve businesses submissions in the Ward 7 Directory it has struck me that my ties to Ward 7 stretch deep and long.For example: I was born and raised for my first 4 years in Middleton Avenue, Adcockvale I attended Newton Park Pre-Primary I worshipped at the Mater Dei Catholic Church I went to Grey Junior and High Schools (which used to be part of Ward 7) My sisters, Bronwyn and Nicola attended Alexander Road High School My brother, Michael attended Technical High School My son, … [Read more...] about Alan Straton – A Ward 7 LOCAL Through And Through
Don’t be a DODDERING Idiot
You are here: Home / News / Don’t be a DODDERING Idiot 18 Oct 2021 By Alan Straton My definition of the DODDERING acronym is as follows: DefendOurDemocracyDon’tElectRubbishIntoNelson Mandela BayGovernment Get to know your Ward Councillor – do a simple Google Search to see if they have an online presence and to see what they have done to deserve your precious vote. See an online comparison of Ward 7 candidates here: … [Read more...] about Don’t be a DODDERING Idiot
IEC Confirms Voting Times for LGE Elections and Special Votes
You are here: Home / News / IEC Confirms Voting Times for LGE Elections and Special Votes 18 Oct 2021 By Alan Straton The IEC has confirmed voting hours for the 1 November 2021 Local General Election as from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm. The Special Vote Days on 30 and 31 October 2021 will open at 8:00 am and close at 5:00 pm. Happy Voting. CLICK HERE to practise your Ward 7 Voting Skills. Tell Your Mates:Ward 7 Independent Councillor … [Read more...] about IEC Confirms Voting Times for LGE Elections and Special Votes
How To VOTE In the 2021 Municipal Elections
You are here: Home / News / How To VOTE In the 2021 Municipal Elections 17 Oct 2021 By Alan Straton If you live in a Metro* you will receive TWO Ballot Papers on 1 November 2021: Yellow Ballot – Place you mark on this one next to the political party you chose to represent you on the Metropolitan Council. Grey and White Ballot – Place you mark on this one next to the person you chose to represent you in your Ward in your Metropolitan Council. This person may be from a political party OR Movement … [Read more...] about How To VOTE In the 2021 Municipal Elections
Fault Report: 14/10/2021 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7, Kistor
You are here: Home / News / Fault Report: 14/10/2021 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7, Kistor 14 Oct 2021 By Alan Straton On 14/10/2021 Alan Straton reported a fault in Ward 7 at Joubert street, Parsons Hill. Fault Details: Problem reported: Pothole Detail: One of three lamp poles in Joubert Street that are out of kilter and ‘leaning’ This one is outside Kistor Flats Reference Number: 1437619 SEE COMMENT/S BELOW FOR UPDATE/S Good day The operations center has logged the query on the system, and it … [Read more...] about Fault Report: 14/10/2021 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7, Kistor
If You Have Sensitive Ears/Eyes then Please Close Them Now
Every Political Party needs a wake up call as I see them all going around saying things like; “We did this for you” and “we Did that for You” and “Since we came into power in January 2021 we have fixed 20 799 water leaks to prevent the taps from running dry, fixed 15 376 sewerage complaints and filled 8 325 potholes.”FARGING LIARS * Lets take the last ‘WE’ statement and break it down. The Party in question has around 57 seats in council so that would mean that over the 270 days since 1 January … [Read more...] about If You Have Sensitive Ears/Eyes then Please Close Them Now
Do You Know What is Expected of a Local Ward Councillor?
You are here: Home / News / Do You Know What is Expected of a Local Ward Councillor? 15 Oct 2021 By Alan Straton If your Present Ward Councillor is spending time NOT on the competencies in the video below then your ratepayer money is being misspent: NOT so Fun Fact – Most Ward Councillors spend 80% of their time on party politics and 20% of their time on Service Delivery SO doesn’t it make sense to base your decision on who is 100% Nelson Mandela Bay Focused whilst Putting People Before … [Read more...] about Do You Know What is Expected of a Local Ward Councillor?
