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“Life and times of Athol Trollip” exhibition?

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Nkosinathi Benson Fihla: Executive Mayor - Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
Nkosinathi Benson Fihla

Looking through the archives of MyPE I came across a December 2014 announcement of plans to spend ratepayer money to honour former Executive Mayor Ben Fihla in the following manner:

  • A Stage play titled “The life and times of Benson Fihla” – Thursday, 11 December at the Opera House
  • The Benson Fihla Mayoral Golf day on Friday, 12 December at the Humewood Golf Course
  • A Mayoral Gala Dinner on Friday, 12 December in the Venue: Selly Hall, Feather Market Centre
  • A Formal opening of the Life and times of Benson Fihla Exhibition on 17 December at the Art Museum

Would there be an outcry if the present municipality had to:

  • Stage a play titled “The Life and times of Athol Trollip”
  • Host the Athol Trollip Mayoral Golf Day
  • Host a Mayoral Gala Dinner
  • Present a ‘Life and Times of Athol Trollip” exhibition at the Art Museum

See: Nelson Mandela Bay Legacy Project honours Executive Mayor

EDITOR: I must hasten to say that I personally think that Oom Ben is a nice grandpa who was unfortunately used by his fellow party members – if you see him please give him a hug from me.

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