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Clicks must not kowtow to the EFF’s fascism – #ClicksMustFall

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Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on Clicks to put the interests of its customers and employees ahead of the narrow political interests and fascism of the EFF when they meet today. This past week, the nation has watched as the EFF leadership and some of their quasi-revolutionary followers went on a violent rampage in the name of justice. As many South Africans rightly condemned the racially insensitive Clicks advert - the EFF opted for a violent response through the … [Read more...] about Clicks must not kowtow to the EFF’s fascism – #ClicksMustFall

Minister Sisulu must intervene in NMB water crisis

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Dear MyPE The water crisis that Nelson Mandela Bay is currently facing is deepening and it is clear that Nelson Mandela Bay’s ANC-led Coalition of Corrupt government has no idea how to deal with it. The Democratic Alliance has once again written to the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu, to request her department’s urgent intervention. Since March this year the DA has been calling for water engineers to be seconded to the Metro by the Department of Water and Sanitation, … [Read more...] about Minister Sisulu must intervene in NMB water crisis

We mourn the passing of George Bizos

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Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) mourns the passing of George Bizos. A patriot. A humanitarian. A brilliant legal mind. And a fearless hero. Mr Bizos dedicated his life to the pursuit of a just and equal society for all South Africans. He fearlessly took on the apartheid regime when it would have been easier for him to remain silent. He never feared to speak truth to power and was willing to sacrifice it all for South Africa and her people. Mr Bizos spent his life in … [Read more...] about We mourn the passing of George Bizos

Supreme Court of Appeal dismisses Andile Lungisa’s appeal

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Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape welcomes the decision by the Supreme Court of Appeal to dismiss Nelson Mandela Bay ANC Councillor Andile Lungisa's appeal against his conviction. Cllr Lungisa was sentenced to an effective two years in jail after he broke a glass water jug over the head of DA Councillor Rano Kayser during a council meeting in 2016. This serves as a lesson to all politicians that they are not above the laws of the country and the rules of … [Read more...] about Supreme Court of Appeal dismisses Andile Lungisa’s appeal

#ClicksMustFall – Removal of TRESemme products from shelves could harm SMME livelihoods

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Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) has taken note of the decision by Clicks and Checkers to pull TRESemme products from their shelves following the offensive and problematic advert which appeared on the Clicks website that played into historical negative stereotypes about African hair. The DA believes that both TRESemme’s parent company, Unilever, and Clicks should be rightly held accountable for their insensitivity as it relates to this deeply problematic advert. It is unfortunate, … [Read more...] about #ClicksMustFall – Removal of TRESemme products from shelves could harm SMME livelihoods

Human Rights Commission to be approached regarding Nelson Mandela Bay water crisis

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Dear MyPE The inability of the ANC-led Coalition of Corruption government to deal with the water crisis in Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) has now become a human rights issue. The Constitution, under Section 27 1 (b), provides that all South Africans have the right to sufficient water, but some areas in the Metro have now been without running water for more than a week. We have written to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and requested an immediate investigation into the … [Read more...] about Human Rights Commission to be approached regarding Nelson Mandela Bay water crisis

Arrests in #ClicksMustFall Case Welcomed

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Clicks arrests, calls for arrest of Julius Malema on incitement charge Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the arrests of 10 people including an EFF MP for the destruction of property in light of the violent Clicks protests throughout the country. These arrests come after the DA laid criminal charges on Monday against Julius Malema and the EFF for incitement to violence, malicious damage to property and intimidation and provided South African Police Services (SAPS) with … [Read more...] about Arrests in #ClicksMustFall Case Welcomed

PAIA application information exposes water and sanitation failures of the Chris Hani District Municipality

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Dear MyPE Information contained in documentation received from the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has now finally exposed the Chris Hani District Municipality (CHDM) as the sole architect of the total failure of water and sanitation services in the district. Last week, 1 September 2020, I received documentation regarding the failures of the CHDM from the DWS after successfully launching a Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) application in July 2020. The documentation … [Read more...] about PAIA application information exposes water and sanitation failures of the Chris Hani District Municipality

Minister Cele must publicly condemn EFF’s thuggery

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Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the High Court’s decision to grant an interim interdict in favour of Clicks against the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) – prohibiting the party from intimidating and threatening Clicks employees and customers, and from inciting violence against the ordinary commercial operations of Clicks. We recognize the deep hurt and anger which the careless Clicks advert has caused to many South Africans and we condemn any form of racial stereotyping. … [Read more...] about Minister Cele must publicly condemn EFF’s thuggery

PPE Corruption: Possible collusion between NMB staff and Covid-19 service providers must be investigated

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Dear MyPE The DA has been reliably informed of possible collusion between employees of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and service providers, to inflate the prices of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) procured by the Municipality during the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, 8 September 2020, I conducted an oversight inspection at the municipal supply chain management offices to investigate how business is conducted and if the correct supply chain management processes are being followed to … [Read more...] about PPE Corruption: Possible collusion between NMB staff and Covid-19 service providers must be investigated

SAPS must act decisively against Malema’s incitement to violence and EFF’s destruction of property – #clicksmustfall

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Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly condemns the EFF’s incitement of violence and the resultant malicious destruction of property with regards to Clicks stores countrywide and calls on the South African Police Service (SAPS) to take immediate action. We will lay charges of incitement to violence and destruction of property against the EFF and more especially it’s leadership as made public who would welcome rioters at certain malls. We recognize the upset and anger the Clicks … [Read more...] about SAPS must act decisively against Malema’s incitement to violence and EFF’s destruction of property – #clicksmustfall

NMB Metro has no answers while City runs dry

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Dear MyPE It is clear that Nelson Mandela Bay’s ANC-led Coalition of Corruption government has no idea how to address the water challenges facing Nelson Mandela Bay! Constant water interruptions to the Northern and Western areas of Nelson Mandela Bay is now a daily occurrence. The Metro blames these interruptions mostly on the fact that the daily water consumption is 290 megalitres as opposed to the available 250 megalitres. The administration tries to lay the blame on the residents of … [Read more...] about NMB Metro has no answers while City runs dry

DA Eastern Cape appoints four members to newly elected PEC

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Dear MyPE The Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) of the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape convened today, 4 September 2020, and appointed four additional voting members to the Committee. The DA Eastern Cape held South Africa’s first-ever virtual political congress on 29 August 2020 and elected Cllr Nqaba Bhanga as Provincial Leader and Andrew Whitfield, MP, as Provincial Chairperson. Two Deputy Leaders – Chantel King, MP, and Bobby Stevenson, MPL – and three Deputy … [Read more...] about DA Eastern Cape appoints four members to newly elected PEC

SAPS must appeal SAHRC interim order on illegal land invasions

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Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to the Minister of Police Bheki Cele requesting that SAPS urgently appeal the interim order handed down by the Western Cape High Court in response to the application brought by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). In the Western Cape Division of the High Court judgment last week, the City of Cape Town and its Anti-Land Invasion Unit were interdicted from performing any evictions without a court order. This judgment will … [Read more...] about SAPS must appeal SAHRC interim order on illegal land invasions

Frivolous Buffalo City Metro name changes opposed

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Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly opposes the proposed name changes for East London, King William's Town, Berlin and the East London Airport. It is proposed that East London be renamed KuGompo, and that the name of the EL Airport be changed to King Phalo. The suggested name change for King William's Town is Qonce, and the proposal for Berlin is Ntabozuko. Renaming these Buffalo City Metro towns and the airport will not increase tourism, boost investment, improve service … [Read more...] about Frivolous Buffalo City Metro name changes opposed