Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor Regarding the airborne FlySafair skirmish involving the SABC Brand Manager & outright self-confessed ANC Anointee, Beneficiary & Indoctrinee [ABI] as in 'I'm an ANC Bitch' reference, Nobuntu 'Nobs' Mkhize, that was just another case study of the commonalities between Black Educational Snobs [BES] and Verkrampte Witmense [VW], as in White Supremacists, of South Africa since the advent CODESA about 30+ years ago. As I have experienced and observed it for many years, often … [Read more...] about Black & White Bigotry: FlySafair

Dear Editor Eastern Cape roads have become scenes of carnage, with 202 people losing their lives in less than a month during the festive season. According to a report this week by the Eastern Cape MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Xolile Nqatha, these shocking incidents occurred between 1 December and 28 December 2024. The official death toll marks a staggering increase, with fatalities rising from 97 during the same period in 2023. As expected, high-risk routes such as the N2 … [Read more...] about Staggering increase in Eastern Cape road fatalities

Dear Editor Nelson Mandela Bay residents and tourists are being let down during the busiest and most critical time of the year, as the promised Beachfront Joint-Ops Centre remains non-operational. The centre, meant to safeguard public safety and coordinate rapid responses to incidents, is vital during the festive season when the beachfront sees its highest foot traffic. Instead, residents and visitors are now left exposed to potential safety and security risks, highlighting a significant … [Read more...] about NMB Mayor’s negligence puts beachfront safety and security in jeopardy

Dear Editor As a self-confessed cynic of our 30 year old governing cartel cum government of national unity [GNU], whose current governance ripple effects were seemingly blue-printed during the Convention for a Democratic South Africa [CODESA] horse-trading negotiations; I am of the belief that politicians, charlatans and/or opportunists must largely hold a ceremonial stake in the proposed hosting of Formula 1 races in South Africa [Nathan Swarts, Action SA branch chair, The Herald 23 December … [Read more...] about Formula 1 Funding Model

Dear Editor Today marks a significant victory for the citizens of Nelson Mandela Bay with the removal of punitive water tariffs that have burdened our communities for far too long. This achievement is not about political gain but about the power of collective action and the unwavering determination of our residents to fight for fairness and accountability. For over a year, the devastating impact of these tariffs has been felt across the Metro, with families and businesses struggling … [Read more...] about #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow – Rejoice For You Can Stop Voting NOW

Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) invites input from residents and stakeholders in the Eastern Cape to assess the successes and failures of District Municipalities serving as Water Services Authorities. This feedback will guide a potential petition to the Department of Water and Sanitation to transfer water service responsibilities away from underperforming municipalities. In recent years, water services were transferred from local to district municipalities. However, service … [Read more...] about Should Water Services Be Removed from Failing District Municipalities in the Eastern Cape?

Dear Editor Residents of Makhanda are enduring a devastating water crisis, on top of a longer-term unpredictable water supply situation - with the water supply now disrupted for over two months in parts of the town. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape will not allow this dire situation to continue and will once again raise the issue with the Shadow MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Zolile Williams, in the Bhisho Legislature. Some of the areas … [Read more...] about EC Government ‘encouraged’ to intensify efforts before Makhanda runs dry

Dear Editor Since the spluttering Sauber Formula 1 team is set to be replaced by the Audi F1 stable in the year 2026 or so, it would therefore be great if the Volkswagen Group Africa [VWGA] could run give-away competitions for the VW Brand fan base to win trips to Formula 1 Grands Prix all around the world. Lest we forget it, Volkswagen South Africa has been running the Polo Cup contest for years, which could be a much faster Feeder Series for Formula 3 and Formula 2 [GP2] for driving … [Read more...] about Audi Formula 1 Circa 2026

Dear Editor The Eastern Cape faces a staggering challenge in its fight against corruption, with provincial departments and municipalities owing the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) over R119 million in unpaid arrears. This failure to settle accounts directly threatens the vital work of the SIU and undermines accountability in the province. The SIU is mandated to uncover and address corruption within state entities. However, its work is now at risk due to a shocking lack of financial … [Read more...] about East Cape Owes SIU R119 Million

Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Nelson Mandela Bay is fighting to ensure that the 2018 Great Drain Heist is thoroughly investigated and prosecuted. In 2018, the Nelson Mandela Bay Council allocated R21 million for a drain-cleaning initiative involving local SMMEs. Despite the funds being approved, the project was never executed, raising concerns of financial mismanagement and corruption. Earlier this week, 3 December 2024, during a Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) … [Read more...] about Just Where Are We After R21-Million And 18 Deaths?

Dear Editor Eastern Cape Legislature Speaker Helen Sauls-August must take immediate and decisive action after damning prima facie evidence submitted by a senior whistleblower to various Chapter 9 institutions and Provincial Treasury has blown the lid off alleged systemic corruption in the Eastern Cape Legislature. The allegations are damning, severely eroding public trust. Money meant to ensure government departments were held accountable and that essential services reached the people, has … [Read more...] about Speaker must launch probe into Eastern Cape Legislature systemic corruption allegations

Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape is proud to recognise the DA-governed Kouga Local Municipality, for achieving a historic first-ever clean unqualified audit opinion for the 2023/2024 financial year. A clean audit is an official recognition that under DA governance the Kouga municipality has not misspent a single cent of public money. Where the DA governs, money is spent on delivery, and finances are strictly above board. As Kouga Mayor Hattingh Bornman … [Read more...] about Kouga’s historic clean audit