Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) is not at all shocked to note reports that South African Airways (SAA) has run out of cash and as a dire, but foreseeable consequence, had to cancel as many as 19 domestic and international flights. We will now write to the business rescue practitioners, Les Matuson and Siviwe Dongwana, urging them to play open cards with South Africans and admit that SAA can not be turned around. They must urgently apply to the courts for SAA to be liquidated. SAA is … [Read more...] about SAA can not be rescued and must be liquidated
Letters to the Editor
Move scholar transport back to Education Department
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance believes in the right of children to quality education, so that they can be uplifted and empowered for a better tomorrow. By failing to provide scholar transport to these learners, the Department of Transport is depriving these children of their rights. This crisis in scholar transport demands a new approach with new solutions. In order for our learners’ rights to be realised, the scholar transport programme must be returned to the Department of … [Read more...] about Move scholar transport back to Education Department
Chaos and uncertainty reigns with distribution of drought relief funding
https://youtu.be/gXErJaoBxAE Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance is determined to fight for a vibrant commercial and emerging agricultural sector. This is why I have launched a Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) application relating to drought relief in the Eastern Cape. This has been done because of the great uncertainty over the distribution of critical drought aid to farming communities in the Eastern Cape. The Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) … [Read more...] about Chaos and uncertainty reigns with distribution of drought relief funding
DA saddened by the passing of NMB Chief Whip Ndoni
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) is saddened by the passing of the Chief Whip of the Nelson Mandela Bay Council, Cllr Bicks Ndoni. Cllr Ndoni played a key role in the politics of the City and was a former deputy mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay. Before the Metro was amalgamated he also served as mayor of Uitenhage. He gave decades of his life in service of this Metro and we thank him for his contributions. On behalf of the Democratic Alliance, I would like to extend our sincere … [Read more...] about DA saddened by the passing of NMB Chief Whip Ndoni
We will always put the people of Nelson Mandela Bay first
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance will only ever make decisions based on what is in the best interests of the people of Nelson Mandela Bay. In the past, during our tenure in government as part of a coalition government, the DA has proven our commitment to serving the people. After taking over in 2016, we were able to turn a broken Nelson Mandela Bay around and save it from collapse. Some of the successes achieved during the two years that the DA was part of the governing coalition … [Read more...] about We will always put the people of Nelson Mandela Bay first
Open Letter to Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Waste Management
Dear MyPE I support WESSA’s initiative in organising these clean ups and whenever I am in Port Elizabeth on beach clean-up days, I join in. But this is also a source of great irritation to me. Most areas of Port Elizabeth resemble rubbish dumps. You, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) waste management have accepted that it is all right for private groups to do the job that we are paying you to do. We pay rates to the municipality and taxes. I live in Richmond Hill, when in … [Read more...] about Open Letter to Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Waste Management
Makana judgment shows value of civic activism
Dear MyPE The Eastern Cape government must intervene immediately as court ordered, says OUTA. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) commends the commitment to social justice by the Unemployed People’s Movement and its legal team which resulted in a court order forcing the dissolution of the incompetent and corrupt Makana council. On 14 January, the High Court in Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) ordered the Eastern Cape government to dissolve the Makana Local Municipality council, … [Read more...] about Makana judgment shows value of civic activism
Shocking livestock death toll on EC Govt’s experimental farms a grave concern
Dear MyPE Shocking revelations that hundreds of animals have died at the Eastern Cape Government’s six experimental farming facilities, have come to light. This raises serious questions around the care and possible neglect at these facilities. The province currently has six experimental farms, focusing on animal, pasture and crop sciences, namely the Dohne A.D.I; Bathurst R.C; Adelaide R.F; Cradock R.C; Wolwehoek R.F; Jansenville R.F and the Mthatha Dam. All these facilities, except … [Read more...] about Shocking livestock death toll on EC Govt’s experimental farms a grave concern
Cele’s move to disarm law abiding citizens condemned
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes the reckless comments made by Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, with regards to firearm ownership in South Africa. Speaking on the leaked Firearms Control Amendment Bill, the Minister is quoted as saying “…individuals should not have firearms” and that allowing citizens to own multiple firearms contributed to security issues. Instead of allowing Parliament to deal with this matter the Minister has chosen to pour fuel on an already emotive … [Read more...] about Cele’s move to disarm law abiding citizens condemned
Judgement to dissolve Makana Council welcomed
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape welcomes the judgement in the Makhanda High Court ordering the Makana municipal council to be dissolved and a new administrator appointed until a new council is elected. The DA has on numerous occasions called for the council to be dissolved so that fresh elections can be held and the people can vote in a government that is actually capable of bringing change to Makana. The current failing ANC government has run this once … [Read more...] about Judgement to dissolve Makana Council welcomed
Best Wishes to Teachers and Learners for 20Plenty
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance in the Eastern Cape wishes all teachers and learners well for the 2020 school year. We hope that you will continue building on the success achieved by the Class of 2019, who improved on the matric pass rate in the province from 70,6% in 2018 to 76,5% in 2019. The number of bachelor's passes also increased from 27,4% to 32,3% in 2019. Education is a passport to a new, brighter future. We are excited for the children who are beginning this journey and … [Read more...] about Best Wishes to Teachers and Learners for 20Plenty
Dropout rate still a concern
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) wants to congratulate all Grade 12 pupils from the Eastern Cape who passed the 2019 National Senior Certificate (NSC) and contributed to a massive increase in the province’s pass rate. Eastern Cape learners performed incredibly well and due to their hard work and the tireless work of educators the pass rate increased from 70,6% in 2018 to 76,5% in 2019. The number of bachelor's passes also increased from 27,4% to 32,3% in 2019. We applaud the … [Read more...] about Dropout rate still a concern
Excessive Noise Pollution in Richmond Hill
Dear MyPE, I wish to complain about the noise emanating from No. 2 Slater Street, or 5 Frederick Street, on the last 4 Sunday evenings as well as on December 31st. The party appears to start at 22h00 on the Sunday, and continues until 2h00 the next morning. Who provides a license for these hours on a Sunday night? The noise from the premises is excessive during their open time and they close on the dot at 2h00, which suggests that they have been given a permit to operate until this … [Read more...] about Excessive Noise Pollution in Richmond Hill
Well Done @NMandelaBaymuni
Dear MyPE With reference to the fresh water running into the Chatty River as reported to MyPE earlier this month (See: Message for @NMandelaBaymuni – Take the Log out your own eye) I am pleased to inform you that the water was off today Now to get rid of the Rsole that keeps doing this... Regards Biker for Water … [Read more...] about Well Done @NMandelaBaymuni
Message for @NMandelaBaymuni – Take the Log out your own eye
Dear MyPE The above image shows fresh water (we could smell the chlorine) running out of a reservoir into the Chatty River. the reservoir is off of Rietkuil Road which can be reached from Stanford Road just after the Booysens Park Road Turnoff. As a regular traveler through the area I can confirm that this new travesty has been going on for at least a few days now. I wonder if this has been reported or not AND, if it has been reported just why it has taken our local Monkeypality so … [Read more...] about Message for @NMandelaBaymuni – Take the Log out your own eye
