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Ward 2 and 9 Winners

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Dear Editor The DA in the Eastern Cape is pleased to announce that we have won wards 2 and 9 in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. Yesterday, 14 August 2024, at by-elections held in Nelson Mandela Bay, voters again showed faith in the party and its candidates as we managed to successfully retain both wards. In ward 2 we grew our support to 97,46% from the 70% achieved in the 2024 National and Provincial Elections on 29 May. In ward 9 we increased our vote to 92,06% after achieving … [Read more...] about Ward 2 and 9 Winners

Victory for gender reform as motion is passed in EC Legislature

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Dear Editor The fight to ensure gender equality and the empowerment of women received a significant boost yesterday after a motion brought by the DA to establish an Eastern Cape gender reform policy framework was unanimously passed in the Bhisho Legislature. The motion calls on the Office of the Premier and the multi-party women’s caucus to establish this policy framework to develop clear guidelines for the development of services, policies, procedures, and practices based on gender … [Read more...] about Victory for gender reform as motion is passed in EC Legislature

Protect our homeless women and children

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Dear Editor As we commemorate Women’s Day tomorrow we pay homage to our women across the country, and we also acknowledge that they are locked in the battle of their lives against violence, abuse and debilitating poverty due to being locked out of opportunities. In the Eastern Cape the war of abuse and violence against women and children rages on - at home and on the streets. Today we are here at the Gqeberha City Hall to highlight the plight of the homeless women and children across … [Read more...] about Protect our homeless women and children

WESSA ABB Alien Clearing Saturday 10 August 2024 Humewood

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Hello everyone The WESSA Algoa Bay Branch August 2024 alien clearing will be on Saturday 10 August 2024 in Glengarry Crescent, Humewood from 09:00 – 11:00. We will be focusing our August efforts on this new area, also to stem the spread of the Rooikrans and other alien invaders in this environmentally vulnerable spot. Invasive species still seriously threaten the sensitive indigenous bush. The objective is to eradicate these alien plants and give the local vegetation a good chance to … [Read more...] about WESSA ABB Alien Clearing Saturday 10 August 2024 Humewood

Marc Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

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On 05/08/2024 Marc voted Yes in our poll on ending punitive water tariffs. Marc Says: A thesis could be written on the matter, viewing it from multiple perspectives, but let's just restore the situation to where we were before the 'emergency' for now; what we elect to do going forward is another matter, and to conflagration the two would only amount to obfuscation. Have your say here: All responses are also submitted to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and Director of Water. … [Read more...] about Marc Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

Zahn Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

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On 05/08/2024 Zahn voted Yes in our poll on ending punitive water tariffs. Zahn Says: We have plentiful supply of water in our dams and we still use water sparingly. End the punitive measures NOW because I am tired of paying for something that's unnecessary. Just because Council and the municipality don't know how to spend our rates properly and always seem to be in the red doesn't mean we, the ratepayers and consumers should foot the bill.. Everyone is struggling financially - we … [Read more...] about Zahn Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

John Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

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On 05/08/2024 John voted Yes in our poll on ending punitive water tariffs. John Says: Dams are sufficiently full to put a full end the water restrictions and punitive tariffs. In addition, the Gariep Dam offers back up if needed. The main reason to end the restrictions and punitive tariffs is however to ensure that we have a mechanism to curb water usage when the next drought comes along. If we maintain the restrictions and punitive tariffs now, then how will we restrict usage in the next … [Read more...] about John Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

George’s Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

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On 05/08/2024 George voted Yes in our poll on ending punitive water tariffs. George Says: Our dams have remained above 60% for 11 months now. We have been under these punitive tariffs for more years than I  can count. How about introducing a REWARD for the households that continue at the same levels of consumption for a year AFTER lifting the Punitive tariffs. Have your say here: All responses are also submitted to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and Director of Water. … [Read more...] about George’s Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

Earlier I Said That NMB’s Excuses Around Punitive Water Tariffs Were ‘Illogical’

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And now the DA and National Government seem to agree! [Listen to Cllr Dries van der Westhuizen speak on this] Dear Editor Confirmation by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) that it has not imposed punitive water tariffs on Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) is a clear indication that the municipality’s refusal to do away with these tariffs is unnecessary and an intentional decision to continue to milk cash strapped consumers dry. In response to a letter by the DA to provide clarity … [Read more...] about Earlier I Said That NMB’s Excuses Around Punitive Water Tariffs Were ‘Illogical’

Rano Kayser steps up as newly elected Nelson Mandela Bay Caucus Leader

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[Listen to a soundbite by Yusuf Cassim MPL] Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape wishes to congratulate Cllr Rano Kayser after his election as new leader of the Nelson Mandela Bay Caucus. (see picture here) He replaces former mayor Retief Odendaal who was elected to the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature. Cllr Kayser is a former member of the NMB Mayoral Committee for Roads and Transport and will now serve a second stint as the DA Caucus Leader. He has been a … [Read more...] about Rano Kayser steps up as newly elected Nelson Mandela Bay Caucus Leader

Eastern Cape substance abuse soars

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[Listen to a soundbite by Marlene Ewers MPL] The Eastern Cape is facing a dire substance abuse crisis with addiction rates, especially among the youth, soaring, and there is a severe shortage of rehabilitation treatment centres to meet the growing demand. There is only one state-run substance abuse inpatient rehabilitation centre in the province, and it only provides services to those under the age of 18 and can only admit 38 youth at a time. The Democratic Alliance (DA) is urgently … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape substance abuse soars

Candidates for NMB Ward 2 and 9 by-elections announced

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[Listen to a soundbite by Yusuf Cassim MPL] Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape is proud to officially announce our two candidates for the Nelson Mandela Bay Ward 2 and Ward 9 by-elections on 14 August 2024. Sean Tappan has been selected as the DA’s candidate for the Ward 2 by-election. Sean comes from a financial sector background and lives in Ward 2. He has played an active role in the local Neighbourhood Watch, Community Policing Forum and Beachfront Safety … [Read more...] about Candidates for NMB Ward 2 and 9 by-elections announced