The Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality officials and departments are EMPLOYED to serve ALL residents of our metro without fear or favour. As part of this brief they should demonstrate a dedication to their tasks and only make utterances that are devoid of political slant or inclination. Their sole purpose is to make the metro; "A better place to live for all." OK I concede that the confusion may come in when a well known political party has as it's pay-off line; "A better life for … [Read more...] about Let’s stop playing games and just rename NMB Metro to ANC Metro
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Business Breakfast was a ‘valuable experience’
The ANC Nelson Mandela Region's Business & Professionals' Forum (BPF) together with the ANC EC Provincial Fincom (Finance Committee) today hosted a highly successful Business Breakfast at the Summerstrand Inn in Nelson Mandela Bay. About a hundred and twenty company executives and professionals engaged with guest speakers Stone Sizani, NEC member who was recently appointed ANC Chief Whip of the National Assembly, Enoch Godongwana, ANC Chairperson of the Economic Development Desk, Mlibo … [Read more...] about Business Breakfast was a ‘valuable experience’
Deputy Executive Mayor elected as regional political head
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Deputy Executive Mayor, Cllr Thando Ngcolomba, was unanimously elected as the Chairperson of the ANC Nelson Mandela Region last night during a sitting of the party's Special Regional Council held at Nangoza Jebe Hall. This follows after former Regional Chairperson Nceba Faku resigned as the Chairperson of the REC. Mr Tony Duba was elected as Deputy Chairperson to fill the void left by Cllr Ngcolomba. Executive Mayor Benson Fihla, affectionately known as Oom … [Read more...] about Deputy Executive Mayor elected as regional political head
Provincial Conference Contributes to Local Economy
The African National Congress Nelson Mandela Region's Business & Professionals' Forum (BPF) has welcomed the hosting of the ANC Eastern Cape's 7th Provincial Conference in Nelson Mandela Bay from 27 to 29 June 2013, saying that the hosting thereof will positively contributes to the local economy. The ANC Eastern Cape's 7th Provincial Conference will see approximately 2 500 delegates descend on the shores of Nelson Mandela Bay. Amongst the delegates will be National, Provincial and Local … [Read more...] about Provincial Conference Contributes to Local Economy
Provincial Conference Preparations
Dear Editor The African National Congress Nelson Mandela Region is currently busy with its political, developmental and organisational programmes. Among these is our preparations for the upcoming Eastern Cape Provincial Conference. The ANC Nelson Mandela Region will fully participate in this watershed conference and, in preparation thereof, has begun an objective and strategic assessment of the organisation in this province, more especially as to how it relates to the programmes of the … [Read more...] about Provincial Conference Preparations
Don’t Touch Oom Ben Fihla say ANCWL
In an official statement the African National Congress Women's League (ANCWL) of the Nelson Mandela Region has confirmed their full support of the decision of the African National Congress to deploy Comrade Benson "Oom Ben" Fihla as the Executive Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. Ms Nonceba Sonjica said; "The ANCWL has noted media reports quoting certain persons as representatives of the League, in relation to the deployment of Oom Ben. We wish to state categorically that we do … [Read more...] about Don’t Touch Oom Ben Fihla say ANCWL
More than 113 disgruntled party members move
In the space of a week more than 113 disgruntled ANC members have now signed up membership and joined the DA in the ANC run ward 50 in Langa, Uitenhage. Amongst the many reasons behind their decision to join the DA, is the lack of service delivery, broken promises and self-enrichment from ANC officials. The DA has been assisting community members in Ward 50 amongst other things, with compiling their CV’s, making photocopies and faxing of job applications. Many of those who have been … [Read more...] about More than 113 disgruntled party members move
Congratulations Local Matrics
The ANC Nelson Mandela Region extends its congratulations to all Matriculants in Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage, Despatch, Colchester and surrounds. To those who passed: we wish you the best in your future endeavours, whether it be in furthering your studies or entering the job market; to those who unfortunately did not make it this time around: do not despair, the ANC encourages you to try and try again - remember, you only fail when you stop trying to succeed! To the Matriculants of 2013: … [Read more...] about Congratulations Local Matrics
Condolences on the passing of Jakes Gerwel
The African National Congress Nelson Mandela Region hereby expresses its sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Professor Jakes Gerwel, who sadly passed away at Kuilsrivier hospital following heart surgery. Professor Gerwel, 66 - who was Chairman of Media24, Chairman of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, former UWC Vice-Chancellor, and former Secretary of Cabinet and DG of the Presidency in the country's first democratic dispensation under Nelson Mandela in 1994 - is … [Read more...] about Condolences on the passing of Jakes Gerwel
Northern Areas Elderly to Tour Down Memory Lane
The ANC's Florence Snayers Branch (Ward 11) will be treating elderly Northern Areas residents to a "Tour Down Memory Lane" today, Tuesday 7 August 2012 as part of their heritage celebrations. Elderly residents from all over the Northern Areas have been invited to be part of this auspicious event, which will take the residents back to South End, Salisbury Park and Fairview, the areas from which many of them were forcibly removed in the 1960's, when the Apartheid government implemented the Group … [Read more...] about Northern Areas Elderly to Tour Down Memory Lane
Shouting the loudest, does not make one right
In answer to reports that the election of Nceba Faku is to be probed by Derek Hanekom of the ANC, the East Cape Regional leadership of the ANC Nelson Mandela Region, at a briefing at Florence Matomela House in Port Elizabeth today released the following statement to their Branch leaders and members of the media in an effort to "update you all on a number of issues as well as to correct some issues which have found themselves into the public domain." The full statement follows below: We are … [Read more...] about Shouting the loudest, does not make one right
South African Legislated Employment Practices Through the Ages
Employment Practices under the National Party Government: Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the under-mentioned position. If your application is successful please don't think that you were necessarily the best candidate as our company/municipality/government department is committed to employment practices that redress past imbalances in respect of race, sex and language, and as such the relevant policy will be considered during selection and … [Read more...] about South African Legislated Employment Practices Through the Ages
The ANC Honours 3 Ward Councillor Crash Victims
The Nelson Mandela Bay ANC REC released this statement honouring the 3 Ward Councillors killed in killed in a car accident on the R72 near Hopewell on Sunday night 15 January 2012 (See: Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality saddened by loss of 3 Ward Councillors): The African National Congress in the Nelson Mandela region receives the news of the tragic death of its cadres in council with greatest sadness. It is quite a great loss to the movement, council and public in general. The ANC is very … [Read more...] about The ANC Honours 3 Ward Councillor Crash Victims
Orchestrated political crises in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
Dear Editor The letter of the Executive Mayor to comrade Derek Hanekom published on the 20th October 2011 Herald newspaper is a cause for serious concern to me as a member of this great movement, the African National Congress. I found the contents of the letter misleading and dangerous to the unity of our organization. The contents disapprove the trust the organization placed on Mr Wayile when he was deployed in this highly responsible position in Council. Mr. Wayile, NMBM Executive … [Read more...] about Orchestrated political crises in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
Municipal Statement on the Ward Committee Processes
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is pleased to report on the live and supportive coordination between Councillors and the Ward Committee Election Team led by the Constituency Coordinator's office. Various interest groups showed high support in the new way of establishing Ward Committees in the Bay than before. They appreciated that community participation is indeed in great action. They were grateful that communities participated directly in selecting and nominating candidates who will … [Read more...] about Municipal Statement on the Ward Committee Processes
