Dear MyPE Our people are being plunged into perpetual hopelessness by an unemployment crisis that leaves more and more people without work every single day. As I walked the streets of KwaZakhele with Mmusi Maimane yesterday morning, I was again faced with the brutal reality that our most vulnerable communities continue to go without adequate education and proper service delivery. The recent provincial matric pass rate decline of 10% confirms my belief that the provincial department of … [Read more...] about Collapsing education system fuelling NMB unemployment crisis
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Only 15% of housing target delivered in NMB this year
Dear MyPE Parliamentary replies to DA questions have revealed that only 440 houses have been delivered in Nelson Mandela Bay in this financial year. With an already meagre target of 2778 houses before this financial year ends, just 440 houses translates into a shocking delivery rate of only 15%. Of a backlog of approximately 70,000 units, it is simply disgraceful that the ANC government, both at a local and national level, continues to fail at delivering on never-ending promises of … [Read more...] about Only 15% of housing target delivered in NMB this year
Government fails to act in drought-stricken regions of the province
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance is extremely concerned about the disaster management officials' lack of urgency in addressing the urgent crisis of drought-stricken regions in the province. It has come to our attention that the National Disaster Management Committee (NDMC) has postponed yet another planned visit to the drought-stricken Joe Gqabi District Municipality for the fourth time! The Joe Gqabi district has been declared a drought disaster area and the declaration to this effect … [Read more...] about Government fails to act in drought-stricken regions of the province
Reconciliation must remain our priority
This is an extract from a speech delivered by DA NMB Mayoral Candidate, Athol Trollip, at the Lillian Ngoyi Hall, Kwazakhele, in memory of Molly Blackburn on the Day of Reconciliation: On this Day of Reconciliation, we are gathered here to remember the heroes of our fight against apartheid and to reaffirm the DA's commitment to social cohesion. Molly Blackburn spent her life fighting the cruel system of apartheid and as a representative of the DA's founding movement, the Progressive … [Read more...] about Reconciliation must remain our priority
Knight Mali’s membership terminated
Dear MyPE In terms of the Provisions of the DA Federal Constitution, Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Knight Mali's membership has been terminated as at 07 December 2015. Cllr Mali was under suspension for a number of different and serious charges brought against him. His disciplinary process was underway, but had been delayed a number of times due to the requests of his previous and current legal representatives. During this period of suspension he was implicated in activities and actions … [Read more...] about Knight Mali’s membership terminated
Remembering Mandela and his vision for South Africa
Dear MyPE Two years ago we lost a man who spent his life fighting for a non-racial South Africa, founded on the values of fairness and real freedom. Today, on the 2nd anniversary of Tata Madiba's death, we remember a statesman who guided South Africa through a maze of reconciliation and into a young, vibrant democracy. As we reflect on Madiba's legacy and his vision for South Africa, we must discern whether we are still on the same path that we were 20 years ago. We are undoubtedly … [Read more...] about Remembering Mandela and his vision for South Africa
Officials attempt to steal documents
Dear MyPE After 5 municipal officials were caught trying to steal confidential municipal files relating to human settlements, it has become clear that all is not well with housing in Nelson Mandela Bay. The attempted theft of documents is a corroboration of years of corruption and fraud within the ANC-led Nelson Mandela Bay municipality. These desperate attempts to steal confidential documents are a clear sign of the need to disguise past and future pillaging. The municipality must … [Read more...] about Officials attempt to steal documents
12,000 bucket toilets left unserviced in NMB
Dear MyPE Two weeks ago Mayor Jordaan turned his back on our people who suffer every day with 30 000 undignified bucket toilets in Nelson Mandela Bay, by ignoring requests to solve this ongoing public health crisis. Residents are now being forced to dump their own human waste at illegal dumpsites or in open fields. This is a catastrophic public health crisis that requires immediate action from the Mayor. The DA has repeatedly called for the eradication of bucket toilets but there has … [Read more...] about 12,000 bucket toilets left unserviced in NMB
Good Governance Conference
The following is an extract of a speech delivered today by DA Mayoral Candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay, Athol Trollip, at The Mayoral Conference: Growing Good Governance at the Bayworld Conference Centre, Nelson Mandela Bay, attended by Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille, Mayor of Cape Town, Patricia de Lille and Mayor of Midvaal, Bongani Baloyi. Growing good governance is our priority in Nelson Mandela bay, given the terrible state into which this Metro has been allowed to fall under this … [Read more...] about Good Governance Conference
Entrepreneurship Competition Winner
Dear MyPE It is my greatest pleasure to congratulate Mr Mfundo McDonald Piti on his deserving selection as the winner of the DA's entrepreneurship competition. Nelson Mandela Bay has the highest unemployment rate of any Metro at 36.6%. In partnership with the private sector, the DA has already begun working to promote job creation and economic development through this competition. When in government here in NMB, the DA plans to focus on reducing the shockingly high unemployment rate … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurship Competition Winner
Mayor’s Arrogant Ignorance of Problems
Dear MyPE Today I returned to Walmer Township, where over 3000 bucket toilets still exist, confirming that this ANC government continues to turn its back on a community in need. It is pure neglect that Mayor Jordaan continues to ignore the plight of this community, after many attempts by the SAHRC, my colleagues in parliament and myself to bring the enormity of this issue to the attention of national, provincial and local government. I've written multiple times, and even invited Mayor … [Read more...] about Mayor’s Arrogant Ignorance of Problems
600 water leaks in Despatch and Khayamnandi remain broken
Dear MyPE The Mayor's promise to solve the Despatch and Khayamnandi water supply crisis has proved to be another broken promise, with more leaks and burst pipes than ever before. At a council sitting on the 16th July 2015, the Mayor promised to prioritise this crisis by placing it on his hypothetical "dashboard". But over four months down the line, hundreds of thousands of litres of water continue to flow from over 600 leaks in the area, because Mayor Jordaan has again broken his … [Read more...] about 600 water leaks in Despatch and Khayamnandi remain broken
200 ANC members join DA
Dear MyPE More than 200 ANC, COPE and AGANG members who joined the DA today, have endorsed Athol Trollip for Mayor, and have rejected Danny Jordaan's brand of aloof and inaccessible government. Many of those present today told me that they have had enough of the ANC-led government and that Mayor Jordaan has made no real changes in their lives. The Uitenhage, KwaNobuhle, Despatch, Daleview and Khayamnandi areas are some of the most neglected in the Metro. The new DA members applauded … [Read more...] about 200 ANC members join DA
Mayor Jordaan rejects pleas for solutions to bucket toilet crisis
Dear MyPE In a show of total disrespect for our peoples' dignity, Mayor Jordaan has refused to deal with community pleas to eradicate bucket toilets. Just as the municipality ducked and dived the South African Human Rights Commission's investigation into the prolific existence of bucket toilets, so too has the Mayor hidden behind his staff members when faced with tough questions. This uncaring ANC government in Nelson Mandela Bay is keeping our people in undignified conditions and … [Read more...] about Mayor Jordaan rejects pleas for solutions to bucket toilet crisis
NMB Residents call for Safer City
The following is an extract of a speech delivered today by DA Mayoral Candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay, Athol Trollip, at the Safe City Rally in Gelvandale Stadium, Nelson Mandela Bay, attended by DA Leader Mmusi Maimane, and DA Western Cape Leader, Patricia de Lille. Today we launch a blue-print for making Nelson Mandela Bay a Safe City, after consulting thousands of residents across all wards of this Metro. Safety is the number one concern of the people in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, … [Read more...] about NMB Residents call for Safer City
