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Steenhuisen requested to address EC tourist safety crisis with GNU Ministers

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Dear Editor The economy of Nelson Mandela Bay and the entire Eastern Cape is facing a massive crisis due to the safety and security of tourists being threatened by criminals. The recent surge in abductions in the Eastern Cape, along with crime and vandalism at the Gqeberha beachfront, has negatively impacted tourism and the province's economy. Today, we were joined by DA Leader and Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen to discuss these pressing issues affecting Nelson Mandela Bay and … [Read more...] about Steenhuisen requested to address EC tourist safety crisis with GNU Ministers

Steenhuisen to Assess the Impact of Crime on Gqeberha Tourism

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Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Leader, John Steenhuisen, will be visiting Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) on Monday, 28 October 2024, to discuss crime and safety issues on the Gqeberha beachfront and their impact on tourism in the area. The ongoing destruction of municipal assets on the beachfront continues to compromise the tourism industry. Delayed repairs further exacerbate safety concerns, ultimately affecting the broader tourism industry and its associated employment. Steenhuisen will be … [Read more...] about Steenhuisen to Assess the Impact of Crime on Gqeberha Tourism

Chris Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

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On 24/10/2024 Christo voted Yes in our poll on ending punitive water tariffs. Christo Says: Please end the punitive water levies right now. We not in a drought stricken area anymore and what you are doing is bordering on stealing from the public... Have your say here: All responses are also submitted to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and Director of Water. … [Read more...] about Chris Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

Taking Legislature to the People brings accountability in a time of crisis

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Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) expresses our deep empathy for the people in Nelson Mandela Bay, where devastating floods have tragically claimed the lives of at least four people, left nearly 3,000 residents destitute, and caused immense damage across the municipality. As the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature convenes for the Taking Legislature to the People Programme, it is critical that our representatives are present in our communities, which are facing extraordinary … [Read more...] about Taking Legislature to the People brings accountability in a time of crisis

DA Demands Accountability from NMB Municipality after Flooding Crisis

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Dear Editor The recent flood damage in Nelson Mandela Bay could have been significantly minimised if the municipality had taken the destruction caused by the June flooding seriously and acted promptly to implement preventive measures. However, the municipality chose not to act, and after heavy rains fell over Nelson Mandela Bay on Monday and Tuesday, thousands of residents have been left destitute, with reported fatalities resulting from the metro’s dereliction of duty. During his visit … [Read more...] about DA Demands Accountability from NMB Municipality after Flooding Crisis

SIU Investigation in Makana Municipality Long Overdue

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Dear Editor The DA caucus in the Makana Local Municipality welcomes the President's proclamation on 21 October that the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) will investigate certain processes within the municipality. We believe this investigation is long overdue. The DA in Makana is confident that this investigation will reveal numerous irregularities and unlawful activities related to the procurement of services. We have long maintained that some councillors and officials in this municipality … [Read more...] about SIU Investigation in Makana Municipality Long Overdue

Wayne Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

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On 24/10/2024 Wayne voted Yes in our poll on ending punitive water tariffs. Wayne Says: It is illegal what NMBM is doing. I am not only charged a higher tariff, but the NMBM made an erroneous reading that was logged on their system which left me with a bill charged at a much higher rate. Despite me sending in weekly readings, the discrepancy from one month to the next was big. August was 10Kl and then September was 44kl. After I lodged a query I was asked what did I do to result in this … [Read more...] about Wayne Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

Monique Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

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On 23/10/2024 Monique voted Yes in our poll on ending punitive water tariffs. Monique Says: Although we keep our water usage to below 7kL per month it really is unnecessary to penalize others when there is no need to continue to charge higher rates as we are no longer a drought stricken area !! Have your say here: All responses are also submitted to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and Director of Water. … [Read more...] about Monique Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

Floods in Nelson Mandela Bay: Legislature Sitting Adjourned for the Day

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Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) expresses deep concern over the devastating floods that have struck Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB). The heavy rains have caused widespread damage, affecting the entire municipality and surrounding areas. We stand with the people of NMB during this challenging time. Today's Taking Legislature to the People event, which was set to commence today, has been adjourned so that we can fulfil our collective responsibility to assist affected communities on the … [Read more...] about Floods in Nelson Mandela Bay: Legislature Sitting Adjourned for the Day

Hendrik Willem Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

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On 22/10/2024 Hendrik Willem voted Yes in our poll on ending punitive water tariffs. Hendrik Willem Says: The need for punitive measures is not warranted with dams at close to capacity. To generate additional income, the major and his cronies can cut back on unnecessary spending and divert appropriate funding to infrastructure repair/maintenance. You cannot tax residents to a point where they no longer give a .... Have your say here: All responses are also submitted to the … [Read more...] about Hendrik Willem Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

Sandi Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

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On 22/10/2024 Sandi voted Yes in our poll on ending punitive water tariffs. Sandi Says: Water is a scarce resource. Hopefully, the NMMM community will be aware of water-saving methods and will continue saving without punitive measures! Have your say here: All responses are also submitted to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and Director of Water. … [Read more...] about Sandi Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow