With reference to the post highlighted below in which Retief Odendaal asks a number of public questions of Barry Martin, the Water and Sanitation Services Director in Nelson Mandela Bay.I first read this post with a feeling of disquiet, wanted to comment and then decided against doing so. I know Retief fairly well and he is a highly intelligent caring man who thinks before doing. Of course the damn post popped up in my timeline again and I couldn’t resist commenting in the hope that Retief will … [Read more...] about NMB-Watergate – Maybe you went a tad too far Retief!
Ward 7
Thanks Mike But I Don’t Need a High DA Score of 50 or 60
Before you move on – a DA Score is NOT what you think it is……I received this spam message via the Ward7.co.za contact form from someone calling himself Mike Gailbraith: Hi there Do you want a quick boost in ranks and sales for your ward7.co.za website?Having a high DA score, always helps Get your ward7.co.za to have a DA between 50 to 60 points in Moz with us today and reap the benefits of such a great feat. Now obviously Mike is not from Gqeberha or Nelson Mandela Bay or South Africa as, if he … [Read more...] about Thanks Mike But I Don’t Need a High DA Score of 50 or 60
Activist to Builder, Councillor to ????
You are here: Home / News / Activist to Builder, Councillor to ???? 27 Sep 2021 By Alan Straton Within Aim we went from being Community ACTIVISTS to Community BUILDERS now we need to go from being Councillors to ?????? It is time to get rid of the title Councillor and exchange it for something more meaningful – for a word that describes getting down to work, getting hands dirty and a word that gives citizens confidence that their needs will be met and expectations over delivered on… COME ON … [Read more...] about Activist to Builder, Councillor to ????
Have we come this far that we are also corrupt?
You are here: Home / News / Have we come this far that we are also corrupt? 25 Sep 2021 By Alan Straton I have been privileged to do a few turns on the Campaign Trail with the Abantu Intergity Movement as well as being privvy to a few communications to different Wards in Gqeberha. Of course the negatives do stick out: A few citizens want a T-Shirt in exchange for a promise to vote for AIM A few want food on the same premise A few are more subtle by engaging in chit chat and then asking for … [Read more...] about Have we come this far that we are also corrupt?
Apply for your special vote now
The Electoral Commission has encouraged South Africans, who will not be able to cast their votes on 1 November 2021 at their voting station, to apply for special votes.Voters who are not able to cast their votes on Election Day and those who are not able to travel to the voting stations due to physical infirmity or disability can vote by special vote on the two days preceding Election Day. Applications for special votes opened on 20 September and will close on 4 October 2021 at 17h00. Chief … [Read more...] about Apply for your special vote now
Candidate nomination closes on Tuesday
Political parties and independent candidates intending to contest the Local Government Elections have until tomorrow to submit their nominations and prescribed election deposits.In terms of the election timetable, the cut-off date is Tuesday, 21 September 2021 at 17h00. Prescribed election deposits, which are also due tomorrow, are as follows: R3 500 in respect of an election in a metropolitan municipality. R2 000 in respect of an election in a local municipality with wards. R1 000 (one … [Read more...] about Candidate nomination closes on Tuesday
Schauder is my Plek
Parts of Schauder fall into Ward 7:Founded by Alex Szerezla in 2016, Schauder Productions (SP) is a Film and Music company producing short films of hard-hitting stories, humbling journeys and miscarriages of justice. A recent collaboration with young & talented artists, RJ, from Schauderville saw SP producing a music video to show-case tis young man’s creativity. SP have as their mission; “To keep alive real and current stories that have passed unnoticed by the public. To give a voice and a … [Read more...] about Schauder is my Plek
Local Government Election date gazetted
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has gazetted the date for the municipal elections, scheduled for 01 November 2021.This will be the sixth municipal election held in South Africa since the end of apartheid in 1994. To comply with statutory and constitutional obligations, the Minister has to gazette the date of the coming elections. The gazette was done as per the Constitution, section 159 read with the Municipal Structures Act, which prescribes … [Read more...] about Local Government Election date gazetted
Thanks for registering to vote
Government has thanked those South Africans who exercised their democratic right by taking the first step and registering to vote.More than 23 000 voting stations were opened over the weekend to allow new voters to register and existing voters to update and check their details. An online platform to register was also open to South Africans. This year’s local government elections marks the 21st anniversary since the establishment of a democratic local government system in the country. “Your vote … [Read more...] about Thanks for registering to vote
We Live in the Land of the Coalition
With the number of political parties on the rise in the Metro it is probably inevitable that same major negotiations will occur immediately after the Local Government Elections on 1 November 2021.The ANC is batting off of a back foot, the DA faces a major backlash over the continued quiet around Mayor Bhanga, the EFF appear to have peaked and the major battle grounds are in the Northern Areas – a section of the Metro that, during the last elections, saw only 40 000 odd out of 260 000 odd … [Read more...] about We Live in the Land of the Coalition
Fault Report: 19/09/2021 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7
You are here: Home / News / Fault Report: 19/09/2021 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7 19 Sep 2021 By Alan Straton On 19/09/2021 Alan Straton reported a fault in Ward 7 at Kempston Road, Adcockvale. Fault Details: Problem reported: Other Detail: This small ‘settlement’ has been established on Kempston Road on the LHS as you travel up towards Cape Road just after the Mercantile Center Reference Number: SEE COMMENT/S BELOW FOR UPDATE/S Tell Your Mates:Ward 7 Independent Councillor … [Read more...] about Fault Report: 19/09/2021 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7
On Billionaire Tomorrow: The wrath of the warrior entrepreneur
As published by Max Matavire on 15 September 2021 writing for Billionaire Tomorrow, titled: The wrath of the warrior entrepreneur.Mkuhuseli “Khusta” Jack won his spurs in the South African freedom struggle leading to years behind bars; he lost money in a flop on his way to life as an entrepreneur where the fight for justice goes on. It was a poor and miserable start in life. Mkhuseli ”Khusta” Jack was born asthmatic and couldn’t start school until he was 10. By the time he was six, he had seen … [Read more...] about On Billionaire Tomorrow: The wrath of the warrior entrepreneur
Are You Ready?
The Electoral Commission’s Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo says the Commission is ready to receive potential voters at registration stations across the country this weekend.According to Mamabolo, a total of 23 151 voter registration stations will be in operation from 08h00 until 17h00 on both Saturday and Sunday. Addressing the media in Pretoria on Thursday, Mamabolo said the registration weekend takes the voter registration service to communities where eligible citizens reside. “Therefore, … [Read more...] about Are You Ready?
Ward 7 Voting Districts Details
You are here: Home / News / Ward 7 Voting Districts Details 16 Sep 2021 By Alan Straton The upcoming registration weekend is voters last chance to physically check their registration details or to register at a Voting District office within Ward 7: Voting District Number: Location – No. of Registered Voters 10250222: HERBERT HURD PRIMARY SCHOOL – 3 28210250233: NEWTON TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL – 3 36210250255: ALEXANDER ROAD HIGH SCHOOL – 1 34410251144: MOREWAG PRIMARY SCHOOL – 2 967 Totals: 10 … [Read more...] about Ward 7 Voting Districts Details
Fault Report: 16/09/2021 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7
You are here: Home / News / Fault Report: 16/09/2021 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7 16 Sep 2021 By Alan Straton On 16/09/2021 Alan Straton reported a fault in Ward 7 at Swartkops Bridge, Swartkops, Parsons Hill. Fault Details: Problem reported: Other Detail: Pole no. 2091-3 is ‘leaning on the job’ AND is missing a luminaire Pole no. 2091-3 Reference Number: SEE COMMENT/S BELOW FOR UPDATE/S Tell Your Mates:Ward 7 Independent Councillor … [Read more...] about Fault Report: 16/09/2021 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7
