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We foresee victory against NMB punitive water tariffs – #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

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Dear Editor The year-long efforts of the DA to have Nelson Mandela Bay’s punitive water tariffs removed have finally borne fruit, as the ANC agreed with us during two portfolio committee meetings this week. Since November last year, I have submitted seven motions to the Office of the Speaker, requesting that the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s punitive water tariffs be reduced. However, the Speaker has refused to table these motions for debate in Council. Apart from the Impofu Dam, … [Read more...] about We foresee victory against NMB punitive water tariffs – #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

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

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

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