Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: African People's Convention Formed in 2007 when leader Themba Godi left the PAC, the APC (African People's Convention) won one seat in the National Assembly in 2014, taken up by Godi. As chairperson of Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa), Godi has enjoyed an outsized profile over … [Read more...] about African People’s Convention – 2019
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African National Congress – 2019
Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: The African National Congress Led by president Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa's ruling party, the 107-year old ANC (African National Congress), won just over 62% of the vote - almost 11.5 million votes - in 2014. Freedom Charter: https://www.anc1912.org.za/freedom-charter A brief history of the … [Read more...] about African National Congress – 2019
Lorraine Water Shutdown
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that water will be shut down in parts of the City for maintenance on Thursday, 18 of April 2019. The maintenance carried out will help the NMBM Water Loss Programme to assist the Metro in reducing the water losses within the jurisdiction of the Municipal boundary. The area affected will be Lorraine and the water supply will be disrupted between 9H00 and 13H00. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. … [Read more...] about Lorraine Water Shutdown
African Independent Congress – 2019
Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: African Independent Congress Launched in 2005, the AIC (African Independent Congress) had an unexpectedly strong showing in the 2014 national elections of around 97,000 votes - which some cynics attributed to a party name and logo very similar to the ANC's. Its founding issue was unhappiness over the … [Read more...] about African Independent Congress – 2019
African Democratic Change – 2019
Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: African Democratic Change The African Democratic Change party (ADeC - yes, that is their typographical preference) was originally launched in December 2017 by Makhosi Khoza after she left the ANC, but Khoza resigned from the party four months later. It is now helmed by apartheid-era unionist and … [Read more...] about African Democratic Change – 2019
Today’s Waste Collection Delays
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that refuse collection will be delayed in areas for trade serviced by Round 28, 57 and 58 due to breakdown of trucks. Affected areas are the following: Round 28: Businesses, schools, flats and town houses. Round 57: Area 1 , Sandile Street & Hintsa Street. Round 58: Area 7 Acacia, Santa Babra, part of Naughton between Mossie & Venerhoek. It is expected that these areas will be serviced during the course … [Read more...] about Today’s Waste Collection Delays
African Covenant – 2019
Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: The African Covenant Launched in March 2018 by Dr Convy Baloyi, a "born-again child of God". The African Covenant party abbreviates to ACO, pronounced "Ah-Kho", and is campaigning on conservative religious principles. It wants to preserve marriage as an institution uniting "one man and one woman", and … [Read more...] about African Covenant – 2019
African Content Movement – 2019
Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: The African Content Movement The African Content Movement (ACM) was launched in December 2018 by former SABC chief operations officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng. As per the party's name, which refers to Motsoeneng's policy of promoting local content at the SABC, the party will have a special focus on protecting … [Read more...] about African Content Movement – 2019
African Congress of Democrats – 2019
Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: African Congress Of Democrats The African Congress Of Democrats (ACD) is a South African political organization founded on the principles of Value Added Democracy. Also, noting that South Africans are a nation with so much diversity based on different races, ethnicity, multiple languages, … [Read more...] about African Congress of Democrats – 2019
African Christian Democratic Party – 2019
Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) Launched in 1993, one of the ACDP's unique claims to fame is that it was the only party to reject the South African Constitution - on the basis that it enshrined the right to abortion. Supports a return to "biblical principles", including the imposition of … [Read more...] about African Christian Democratic Party – 2019
Technology boost for Eastern Cape schools
An innovative initiative by government to supply modern technology equipment to disadvantaged schools in rural areas is set to change the lives of learners at these schools. Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams and her deputy Pinky Kekana on Friday launched the two Cyber Labs at the Nolitha Special School situated in Mount Ayliff and at Zinyosini Senior Secondary School situated in Ntabankulu. Speaking at Nolitha Special School, Minister Ndabeni-Abrahams told learners about the … [Read more...] about Technology boost for Eastern Cape schools
Motherwell Food Safety Crackdown Continues
The Mandela Metro blitz on food inspections gathers momentum as part of the on-going food inspection blitz programme, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM), on Friday the 12th of April 2019 visited retailers in the Motherwell area. The team, led by Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Public Health, Cllr Yolisa Pali and Ward 54 Councillor, Morgan Tshaka carried out inspections on both large and small retail shops and food outlets including small spaza shops. A total of 5 shopping … [Read more...] about Motherwell Food Safety Crackdown Continues
Theft Forces Today’s Water Shutdown
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Water Division has been forced to shut down the 800 mm water supply pipeline to a large part of Motherwell, as a result of suspected vandalism and theft along the pipeline. A large volume of water has been lost which has caused flooding of certain areas. Areas which are currently affected include Motherwell NU 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 and parts of NU 1. Staff are currently assessing the damage with the intention of making temporary repairs. It is hoped that the … [Read more...] about Theft Forces Today’s Water Shutdown
R300m to alleviate Makana water crisis
The Department of Water and Sanitation in the Eastern Cape has set aside R300 million to help alleviate the current water crisis in the Makana Municipality. A weekly report released by the National Department of Water and Sanitation said that although the Eastern Cape retained a 62.3% dam level this week, the town of Makana continues to experience a water crisis as the local dam plummeted to 7.6% this week. The Department of Water and Sanitation is erecting new boreholes in the area and … [Read more...] about R300m to alleviate Makana water crisis
Water Shutdown on Monday
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that water will be shut down in parts of the City for maintenance on Monday, the 15th of April 2019. The maintenance carried out will help the NMBM Water Loss Programme to assist the Metro in reducing the water losses within the jurisdiction of the Municipal boundary. The following areas will be affected: Humewood South End Summerstrand The water supply will be disrupted between 9H00 and 13H00. … [Read more...] about Water Shutdown on Monday
