Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape has requested the Eastern Cape Department of Health give feedback, within 14 days, on its plans to remedy the slow response time and shortage of ambulances in Motherwell and other outlying areas of Nelson Mandela Bay. In recent weeks patients from Motherwell have died because Emergency Medical Service (EMS) officials decided to relocate ambulances from the Motherwell Community Health Centre and base them at Dora Nginza … [Read more...] about Health Department given 14 days to respond to NMB ambulance shortage
Letters to the Editor
Motherwell residents losing their lives under EMS chaos
Dear MyPE Patients from Motherwell, in dire need of medical assistance, have died, because Emergency Medical Service officials decided to relocate ambulances from the Motherwell Community Health Centre and base them at Dora Nginza hospital. Today’s oversight to the Motherwell Community Health Centre, where I was accompanied by DA Ngqura Constituency Leader, Yusuf Cassim MPL, DA Federal Chairperson, Athol Trollip, and local NMB Councillors follows after reports from medical practitioners … [Read more...] about Motherwell residents losing their lives under EMS chaos
Kouga Municipality congratulated on passing service delivery focussed budget
Dear MyPE The DA would like to congratulate the Kouga Local Municipality on passing a R890 million cash-backed service delivery focussed budget for the 2019/20 financial year. The forecast for the DA-governed Kouga Municipality over the next three years looks promising, with the municipality’s available cash-backed and accumulated surplus reconciliations reflecting surpluses of R31,008 million for the 2019/20 financial year and R24,115 million and R36,828 million respectively for the two … [Read more...] about Kouga Municipality congratulated on passing service delivery focussed budget
I Wonder what J9 Will Say About This?
DA calls for flu vaccines to be made available at schools after influenza outbreak Dear MyPE The recent outbreak of Influenza A in Nelson Mandela Bay, which led to the temporary shutdown of Grey Junior School this week, has highlighted the need for flu vaccines to be made available at schools. This should serve as a warning, as the spread of infection could be happening at other schools, which is why I am calling on the Department of Education to monitor schools in the province to … [Read more...] about I Wonder what J9 Will Say About This?
Shadow MECs ready to hold their counterparts to account
Dear MyPE Following the announcement of Premier Oscar Mabuyane’s provincial cabinet yesterday, I would like to confirm that the following Democratic Alliance Members of the Provincial Legislature have been assigned as Shadow MECs. The DA wants to see the provincial legislature become a more vibrant parliament where MECs and their departments are held fully accountable and consequence management is enforced through the powers of the Legislature. Sweetheart oversight will not change the … [Read more...] about Shadow MECs ready to hold their counterparts to account
Inexperienced MECs will be hard pressed to turn the province around
Dear MyPE The newly appointed Eastern Cape Cabinet, announced by Premier Oscar Mabuyane this afternoon, is the one of the most inexperienced that the Eastern Cape has had, and will be hard pressed to turn the province around. While we congratulate the MECs on their appointments, and wish them well in their endeavours, we also know the challenges that lie ahead of them. Key areas of concern are the collapsing local government structures, with several municipalities across the province in … [Read more...] about Inexperienced MECs will be hard pressed to turn the province around
“Salary rescue plan” for Former Councillors Challenged
Dear MyPE The DA will urgently be seeking answers after it came to light that the ANC/EFF/UDM coalition of corruption in Nelson Mandela Bay has apparently made a commitment to pay councillor salaries to former councillors, Neville Higgins, Trevor Louw and Victor Manyati - three former DA members that were removed from their positions. It came to our attention that the three former councillors met with the mayoral committee on Monday last week regarding what they call a “salary rescue … [Read more...] about “Salary rescue plan” for Former Councillors Challenged
State of Makhanda: joint stakeholder statement
Dear MyPE We, the undersigned businesses, institutions, schools, NGOs and community of Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown): Having noted the recent media coverage of the impasse between Makana Municipality and humanitarian organisation, the Gift of the Givers, we urge both sides to keep talking to find a resolution that is fair and equitable and, most of all, that serves the best interests of the people of Makhanda. The media coverage has, inevitably turned the spotlight onto the state … [Read more...] about State of Makhanda: joint stakeholder statement
DA another step closer to regaining NMB
Dear MyPE I am happy to announce that the Democratic Alliance has today received confirmation from the Independent Electoral Commission that the vacancy of Victor Mbulelo Manyati has been filled. Prior to stepping down, former acting municipal manager, Peter Neilson, earlier this month confirmed Manyati’s vacancy to the IEC. Manyati’s position has been filled by former DA MP, Dr Malcolm Figg. This means that the chapter of betrayal and deceit has come to an end. This, together … [Read more...] about DA another step closer to regaining NMB
Can you spend R1.2 billion in 45 Days?
Dear MyPE The ANC/EFF/UDM coalition of corruption has yet again proved that it is incapable of governing the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, as it will not be able to spend its Capital Budget by the end of the 2018/19 financial year on 30 June 2019. As of 15 May 2019, the ANC-led coalition of corruption had only spent 41,9% of its Capital Budget for the current financial year. The latest available figures show that the municipality has spent just over than R892-million of its R2,1-billion … [Read more...] about Can you spend R1.2 billion in 45 Days?
MPLs ready to serve the people of the Eastern Cape
Dear Mype On Wednesday 22 May 2019, ten Democratic Alliance members were sworn in as members of the sixth sitting of the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature, and as the official opposition in the province. The members are: Nqaba Bhanga Bobby Stevenson Yusuf Cassim Marshall von Buchenroder Vicky Knoetze Retief Odendaal Jane Cowley Nomvano Zibonda Edmund van Vuuren Sanele Magaqa These individuals bring with them a mix of skill, expertise and experience that … [Read more...] about MPLs ready to serve the people of the Eastern Cape
Second Bethelsdorp Police Station needed now, more than ever
Dear MyPE The need for a second police station in Bethelsdorp has never been more urgent. This is why the Democratic Alliance welcomes the response to a question for written reply that Park Homes will be provided in the 2019/2020 financial year, as an interim measure, while the construction of the police station commences. The escalating shootings over this weekend, which have claimed the lives of at least five individuals and left several injured, highlights the urgency of improving the … [Read more...] about Second Bethelsdorp Police Station needed now, more than ever
Carbon Tax Bill will lead to further job losses and higher cost of living
Dear MyPE In February this year, Parliament passed the Carbon Tax Bill which will see companies which exceed the threshold of carbon emissions, charged R120 per ton of carbon dioxide emissions, following the polluter pays principle. However, the polluter will not be the only one paying. The passing of this Bill means that on 1 June, petrol and diesel prices will increase by 9c and 10c per liter respectively, to incorporate carbon tax. Once again South Africa’s heavily taxed consumers … [Read more...] about Carbon Tax Bill will lead to further job losses and higher cost of living
DA One Step Closer to Regaining Control of Nelson Mandala Bay
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) yesterday claimed two by-election victories in Nelson Mandela Bay's wards 35 and 37. In doing so the party took a step closer to regaining control of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. The DA’s Ward 35 candidate, Helga van Staaden, emerged victorious and obtained 83.3% of the vote. Georgina Faldtman, the DA’s candidate in Ward 37, also won through and obtained 55.4% of the votes cast. This endorsement from the voters proves that the DA remains … [Read more...] about DA One Step Closer to Regaining Control of Nelson Mandala Bay
We remain committed to Building One South Africa for All
The following statement was delivered today by DA Federal Chairperson, Athol Trollip at a press briefing at Nkululeko House. Mr Trollip was joined by the DA FedEx Chairperson, James Selfe, DA National Spokespersons, Refiloe Nt’sekhe and Solly Malatsi, and all DA Provincial Leaders: We would like to thank the three-point-six-million voters who entrusted the DA with the responsibility of Building One South Africa. Further to this, we would like to thank the people of the Western Cape who … [Read more...] about We remain committed to Building One South Africa for All
