We are running a fun poll on the front page of MyPE asking people to vote for either Athol or Danny or Other. At present Athol is leading. One of the options is Other and if you select it you may put the name of the person you would like to see as Mayor after the next Municipal Elections. Some dim wit/s have voted for me three times in the poll - now come on guys that is just not cricket as being involved in politics is a fate worse than death! And the dimmer wit who voted for 'that … [Read more...] about OK own up who voted for me?
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NMB water leaks crisis is easily solvable
Dear MyPE With water losses of 45 billion litres every year and rapidly emptying dams, the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality clearly faces a growing infrastructure and lost revenue crisis. Massive water leaks prematurely induce drought conditions in our Metro, simply because the Municipality fails time and again to repair the leaks and stop the losses. Currently, our infrastructure maintenance backlog in NMB stands at over R4 billion with almost half of the Metro's water lost before it even … [Read more...] about NMB water leaks crisis is easily solvable
Shots fired at DA office
Dear MyPE Just days after the ANC allegedly called for violence against DA armed men burst into the DA's Ngqura Constituency Office in Kwazakhele on 6 February 2016 and fired a gun shot at DA activists and councillors before stealing countless cell phones and a bank card. In what seems to have been a well-orchestrated operation targeted specifically at the DA, the armed men knew exactly which individuals to target in order to steal their bank cards. This horrific event, in which … [Read more...] about Shots fired at DA office
Bucket Toilet crisis: Mokonyane and Jordaan both turn a blind eye
The following is an extract from a speech delivered by DA NMB Mayoral Candidate, Athol Trollip, to the media during an oversight visit of houses with bucket toilets in Missionvale, Port Elizabeth. After visiting Walmer Township last year and witnessing the undignified way in which tens of thousands of our people are still forced to use bucket toilets, I am deeply disappointed to learn that both the NMB Municipality and the national government refuse to resolve the bucket toilet slight on the … [Read more...] about Bucket Toilet crisis: Mokonyane and Jordaan both turn a blind eye
Thousands of litter picker jobs lost
Dear MyPE It is deplorable that yesterday thousands of people lost their desperately needed jobs across Nelson Mandela Bay as a result of the indefinite suspension of the Litter Picking Project. Financial mismanagement and overspending has blown the budget prematurely, putting more people out of work. With spiralling unemployment where 1 in every 2 young people is without work, the indefinite suspension of the Litter Picking Project is a massive blow to thousands of NMB … [Read more...] about Thousands of litter picker jobs lost
Trollip sues Troon for defamation of character
The DA's mayoral candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay, Athol Trollip said he is suing the Nelson Mandela Bay's Councillor Lawrence Troon for defamation of character. According to Trolip, a journalist showed him unsigned affidavits last year, written by farm workers who have complained about his family violating their rights. "The journalist who showed me the affidavits got them from Troon. He is the one who is responsible for these affidavits, I know it's him, and I will see him in court," he … [Read more...] about Trollip sues Troon for defamation of character
SAPS stations remain under-resourced as millions spent on SAPS music festival
The following is an extract from a speech delivered by DA NMB Mayoral Candidate, Athol Trollip, to the media after conducting oversight visits at police stations in the gang-ridden Northern Areas of Port Elizabeth on Friday 29 January. Today I visited the SAPS stations in Port Elizabeth's Northern Areas, to conduct oversight with DA Shadow Minister of Police, Zak Mbhele. The South African Police Service in Port Elizabeth’s Northern Areas is waging an uphill battle against rampant … [Read more...] about SAPS stations remain under-resourced as millions spent on SAPS music festival
Poor quality education destroys opportunities
The following is an extract from a speech delivered by DA NMB Mayoral Candidate, Athol Trollip, to parents at an education crisis public meeting in Bethelsdorp last night, 26 January 2016. Education is the key to opportunity. Without it, our young people face an uncertain future. In a country with spiralling unemployment, it is ludicrous that this ANC government continues to get basic education so terribly wrong. It is abundantly clear that the ANC is imploding as we now see ANC public … [Read more...] about Poor quality education destroys opportunities
Unemployment is killing hope in Nelson Mandela Bay
Dear MyPE With almost 50% of this Metro's youth without work, it is no wonder that labour centres are often inundated with our people, forced to apply for UIF as a means to an end. Today I witnessed the despondent and hopeless reality of so many millions of South Africans as I walked side-by-side with unemployed people at the Labour Centre in Central, Port Elizabeth. Unemployment is tearing families apart and destroying dreams, and the NMB government seems oblivious to the growing problem, … [Read more...] about Unemployment is killing hope in Nelson Mandela Bay
Glenda Mackelina retains Ward in by-election
Dear MyPE Yesterday the DA showed strong growth in the Ward 5 by-election in Kroonvale, Graaff-Reinet. DA candidate Glenda Mackelina retained the ward for the DA. What was extremely significant was that the DA's share of the vote went up 9%. In 2014, that DA polled 50.17% and this time, we polled 59.17%. In 2014, the DA won a total of 38% of the vote in the Camdeboo municipality. With a growth of 9% added to this figure, it shows that we are firmly on track to win the new supersized … [Read more...] about Glenda Mackelina retains Ward in by-election
17% electricity tariff hike set to destroy NMB jobs
Dear MyPE With forecasted GDP growth of just 0.3% for 2016’s first quarter, it is absolute insanity for Eskom to be considering a 17% tariff hike. Nelson Mandela Bay is in the grips of an unemployment crisis with almost 50% of our youth without jobs. Increasing tariffs will drive up industry overheads, increasing consumer prices and obliterating much needed employment for thousands of residents. The DA is committed to building and protecting a society of entrepreneurs, backed up by an … [Read more...] about 17% electricity tariff hike set to destroy NMB jobs
Racism must fall for DA to succeed
Racism must fall for DA to succeed: That explains why Kohler Barnard's expulsion was reportedly supported by, among others, Athol Trollip, Patricia de Lille and John Moodey. They are all provincial leaders based in predominantly black provinces. Coloured voters remain crucial to the DA ... Athol Trollip - Read more on Independent Online (blog) 'Who is Bonang dating next?' Trollip answers '#AskZuma' in Twitter townhall: The session which lasted for an hour offered Trollip a chance to … [Read more...] about Racism must fall for DA to succeed
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. This week eleven DA billboards have gone up around Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Registering to vote a first step to change in NMB
2013 NMB Metro Police plan delayed
The following is an extract from a speech, where a plan to launch a metro police force in NMB was tabled, delivered by DA Mayoral Candidate for NMB, Athol Trollip, outside the Gelvandale home of 2 year old, Caydene Ruiters, who was shot and killed in gang crossfire late last year. The DA has in its possession an existing and already adopted and gazetted plan to establish a Metro Police Service in Nelson Mandela Bay. This plan was declared a "special project of the executive mayor" on the … [Read more...] about 2013 NMB Metro Police plan delayed
Uitenhage blackouts crippling industry and destroying jobs
Dear MyPE With the entire Uitenhage and Despatch area once again without power today, industry is at a standstill and jobs are being lost, because the NMB government does not care enough to build and maintain sustainable infrastructure. The DA is committed to combating the rampant unemployment crisis in NMB and condemns this electricity infrastructure crisis that continues to paralyse our industry. Without an adequate maintenance infrastructure budget, municipal electrical equipment … [Read more...] about Uitenhage blackouts crippling industry and destroying jobs
