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Kathy Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

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On 22/11/2024 Kathy voted Yes in our poll on ending punitive water tariffs. Kathy Says: The dam levels have increased substantially and overflowed in some cases. Hundreds of homes have had water tanks fitted saving municipal water use. All water leaks need to be fixed which is a huge part of the problem. Have your say here: All responses are also submitted to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and Director of Water. … [Read more...] about Kathy Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

Keeping NMB punitive water tariffs while dams fill, is a money-making racket that must end – #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

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Before you read on - please complete our Poll: Your responses are sent directly to the Municipality and the Director of Water and published on MyPE: Dear Editor While recent good rains have been filling our dams up to average capacity of 85%, the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality insists that residents continue to fill their coffers with punitive tariffs, and this must end now! For a drought that no longer exists, there is no longer any need for punitive water tariffs in Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Keeping NMB punitive water tariffs while dams fill, is a money-making racket that must end – #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

Del Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

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On 22/11/2024 Del voted Yes in our poll on ending punitive water tariffs. Del Says: The inhabitants of Port Elizabeth have been largely co-operative during the drought periods trying to conserve water... ,purchasing water tanks etc to ward off day 1... It's high time the Municipality played ball and remove these punitive water tariffs, never mind fixing the dreaded" leaks "that are highlighted on a daily basis... Enough is enough ? Have your say here: All responses are also … [Read more...] about Del Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

Maureen Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

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On 22/11/2024 Maureen voted Yes in our poll on ending punitive water tariffs. Maureen Says: I represent an NPO that houses 550 older persons. Not all qualify for ATTP as some housing projects water usaege is metered to the NPO. To pay the high tariff is inexcusable to our senior citizens. Have your say here: All responses are also submitted to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and Director of Water. … [Read more...] about Maureen Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

You Decide – Is This Official from the Municipality Corrupt?

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We spend most of our time focusing on whether politicians are corrupt and conveniently forget that this 'cloak of corruptive behaviour' surrounding politicians filters down into ordinary life and, more specifically, the behaviour of the corrupt acts as an enabler for the many officials and employees of our government and private institutions. After all if you see someone getting away with corruption it is so much easier to justify a one time slip down the rabbit hole of … [Read more...] about You Decide – Is This Official from the Municipality Corrupt?

Swift, decisive action needed against NMB Deputy Mayor Gary van Niekerk

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Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls for swift, decisive action against Nelson Mandela Bay Deputy Mayor, Cllr Gary van Niekerk, who faces serious allegations of cyber fraud and breaches of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). Following a summons issued by the Hawks, Van Niekerk is set to appear in the Gqeberha Commercial Crimes Court next month. These allegations highlight an abuse of power and disregard for ethical governance within the municipality. An ad hoc … [Read more...] about Swift, decisive action needed against NMB Deputy Mayor Gary van Niekerk

Urgent reforms needed to break unemployment’s grip on Eastern Cape

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Dear Editor Urgent reforms are needed to break the grip of unemployment on the Eastern Cape, with the latest statistics, released today, showing that the province once again has the highest unemployment rate in the country. The Quarterly Labour Force Statistics for the third quarter, from July to September, show that despite new job creation compared to the previous quarter, Eastern Cape was the only province to register a year-on-year employment decline, with a loss of 7,000 jobs compared to … [Read more...] about Urgent reforms needed to break unemployment’s grip on Eastern Cape

Samantha Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

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On 11/11/2024 Samantha voted Yes in our poll on ending punitive water tariffs. Samantha Says: Who is the extra money going to anyway?? It hasn't been for the upkeep and maintenance of the city, that's for sure! The extended power failure we experienced is evidence of that... Have your say here: All responses are also submitted to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and Director of Water. … [Read more...] about Samantha Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

Nola Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

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On 10/11/2024 NOLA voted Yes in our poll on ending punitive water tariffs. NOLA Says: with the Mpofu dam now reaching the best % capacity since before the drought. Although perhaps not yet 65% all the other storage and feeder dams are full to overflowing. It therefore makes NO sense to make the Metro residents pay a punitive rate for normal water usage. Have your say here: All responses are also submitted to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and Director of Water. … [Read more...] about Nola Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

Mayor denies support for Civic Remembrance Parade for war fallen

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Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) has staunchly supported and appreciated Remembrance Day each year. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, every year, across the world, marks the anniversary of Armistice Day in1918, when World War I ended. It is a day when we take the time to remember and acknowledge the sacrifice of those who have died in all wars, in order that we might be free. Hundreds of the dead, over the years, were sons of our city. In Nelson Mandela Bay a … [Read more...] about Mayor denies support for Civic Remembrance Parade for war fallen