Dear MyPE The vicious racist attack on a pizza delivery man in Port Elizabeth which saw the driver of a bakkie intentionally knock down a Debonairs employee on his motorbike leaves me cold and disgusted. There is no place for discriminatory and hateful behaviour of this nature in our community. The man responsible for this must be criminally investigated, given the video proof that clearly shows the premeditated attack taking place. I will be opening a case against the suspect at the … [Read more...] about Racist pizza delivery attack condemned (plus Video)
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The state of NMB is a Metro desperate for change
The following speech was delivered by DA Mayoral Candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay, Athol Trollip, during his State of the Metro Address in Port Elizabeth on the 8th March 2016. The DA campaign for Nelson Mandela Bay has been in top gear since, as Mayoral Candidate, I began working with every community to assess the true state of our Metro over a year ago. Since we officially launched the election campaign in September, I have been with every community in our Metro. From Seaview, to … [Read more...] about The state of NMB is a Metro desperate for change
Voter registration update
Dear MyPE This morning I re-registered to vote in Nelson Mandela Bay, accompanied by DA Leader Mmusi Maimane. So many young South Africans came out to meet Mmusi and I, and told us that they are committed to register for change in Nelson Mandela Bay. I was overwhelmed by the support that Mmusi and I got. There are now just four hours left to register to vote. Every eligible voter has now got a last chance to register to vote, before 5pm today. Anyone who does not register, cannot … [Read more...] about Voter registration update
Registering to vote essential for change in NMB
Dear MyPE In this year's Election, the people of Nelson Mandela Bay have the opportunity to elect a government that delivers better services, cuts corruption, creates jobs, and fights gangsterism and crime. Today, I stood in line with those registering to vote in PE’s Northern Areas. For too long we have been at the mercy of rampant unemployment, corruption, unacceptable housing backlogs, dilapidating RDP homes, murderous gangsterism and drugs - all because the ANC government in NMB has … [Read more...] about Registering to vote essential for change in NMB
Economic transformation under good governance a change worth striving for
The following is an extract from a speech delivered this afternoon by DA NMB Mayoral Candidate, Athol Trollip, at the University of Fort Hare during a lecture on economic transformation: The legacy of our past, where so much opportunity depends on ones' race today, must be actively reversed through strong, committed leadership, efficient policy implementation and society working together not working apart . Our democracy is such that it provides a space in which government can, if it … [Read more...] about Economic transformation under good governance a change worth striving for
2016 is the year of change
Dear MyPE Nelson Mandela Bay is a tale of too many forgotten communities, plagued by non-existent service delivery and rampant corruption, as we have once again seen here today in Ward 40's Kuyga. We have seen how low-hanging illegal connections along Nzotoyi Drive expose our people to serious risk on a day to day basis. Bucket toilets and a broken sewerage network all add to the horrific conditions in which the residents of Kuyga are forced to live. The pain of Mrs Patikala whose home … [Read more...] about 2016 is the year of change
Kuyga has had enough
Free-flowing sewage in the streets, gushing water leaks, exposed illegal electricity connections and the charred remains of burned houses dot the Kuyga area. Kuyga's residents will on Monday 29 February get the chance to chat to DA Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Mayoral Candidate, Athol Trollip who says; "Poor and often non-existent service delivery has characterised too many years of bad governance in NMB." Athol Trollip and a delegation of DA councillors, MPs, MPLs and activists, will visit … [Read more...] about Kuyga has had enough
75% win at iQhayiya Campus bodes well for 2016 victory in NMB
Dear MyPE The DA is humbled by the unprecedented level of support for the Democratic Alliance Student Organisation (DASO) at yesterday's PE College SRC election. DASO, contesting the election for the first time, has won 3 out of 4 seats at the iQhayiya Campus. This translates into a 75% victory, which is a massive triumph given the stranglehold that SASCO has had on the institution for over 7 years. The victory for the DA at this campus is indicative of growing youth support for the DA … [Read more...] about 75% win at iQhayiya Campus bodes well for 2016 victory in NMB
Premier’s response smacks of denialism
Dear MyPE Premier Phumulo Masualle's response to the debate on this State of Province Address was reconciliatory and appreciative of the decorum and constructive input from the opposition. This in itself appeared to be magnanimous yet he remains in denial of the true state of the province. He said that the opposition has to create an "imaginary crisis" to remain relevant. Well, we believe that he should consider the state of education, joblessness and escalating violent drug- and … [Read more...] about Premier’s response smacks of denialism
DASO confident of victory at PE College SRC Election
Dear MyPE Today, PE College students go to the polls to elect a new Student Representative Council (SRC), with the Democratic Alliance Student Organisation (DASO) confident of victory. The results are likely to be released after 21:00 this evening. Tertiary institutions around the country are experiencing waves of unrest as a result of poor and absent leadership. Minister Blade Nzimande is nowhere to be found and many SRCs are directionless in dealing with students’ … [Read more...] about DASO confident of victory at PE College SRC Election
EC SOPA address like an annual report
Dear MyPE The DA noted that the Premier's state of the province address was more retrospective and read like an annual report. And this retrospection brought their late response to the consequences of the drought into stark relief. The devastation of this drought could have been predicted and precipitated appropriate and pro-active assistance to the agricultural economy if the government had paid better attention to the forecasts of a record impending El Niño phenomenon. The Premier's … [Read more...] about EC SOPA address like an annual report
ANC has no answers to NMB’s infrastructure crisis
Dear MyPE Nelson Mandela Bay is at the mercy of ongoing electricity blackouts and water leaks that leave our people frustrated and hopeless. In light of the ongoing infrastructure crisis in NMB and as a public representative in the provincial legislature, a month ago I wrote to Infrastructure and Engineering MAYCO member, ANC Cllr Andile Mfunda, demanding the following: Immediate investigation into the reasoning behind an avoidable blackout (Uitenhage/Despatch electricity blackout – 12 … [Read more...] about ANC has no answers to NMB’s infrastructure crisis
President Zuma leaves NMB’s jobless residents with no hope
The following speech was delivered in Parliament by DA Mayoral Candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay, Athol Trollip MPl, during SONA Debate 2016. What preceded the SONA and the address itself might create a misguided perception that the extent of state capture is driven by one family. The fact is it is not! The state has systematically been captured by a number of families, in the senior ANC leadership echelon and their friends, led inimitably by Jacob Zuma and ably abetted by the ANC … [Read more...] about President Zuma leaves NMB’s jobless residents with no hope
Registering to vote a first step to change in NMB
Dear MyPE In this year's Election, the people of Nelson Mandela Bay have the opportunity to elect a government that delivers better services, cuts corruption and creates jobs. For too long we have been at the mercy of rampant unemployment, corruption, unacceptable housing backlogs, dilapidating RDP homes, murderous gangsterism and drugs - all because the ANC government in NMB has given up on delivering a better future. Today hundreds of DA registration posters have gone up around Nelson … [Read more...] about Registering to vote a first step to change in NMB
Tide is Turning on a weak and compromised Zuma
Dear MyPE In a scathing attack on President Jacob Zuma, Senior Eastern Cape ANC heavyweight Thobile Mhlahlo last night admitted that the firing of former finance minister, Nhlanhla Nene, was done incorrectly and without due process. The far-reaching impact of this catastrophic decision has shredded the economy, crippled our currency and destroyed jobs. During a debate on Bay TV in Port Elizabeth last night where the DA's Nqaba Bhanga MP squared up against political counterparts, Mhlahlo … [Read more...] about Tide is Turning on a weak and compromised Zuma
