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Dalindyebo acted like medieval despot

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Abathembu King Buleyekhaya Dalindyebo had three years shaved off his 15-year jail sentence on a raft of charges, in a Supreme Court of Appeal ruling handed down on Thursday. He succeeded only in having his conviction on a charge of culpable homicide and the accompanying 10-year jail sentence set aside. The SCA dismissed the rest of his appeal. In 2009, the Eastern Cape High Court sentenced him to in effect 15 years for seven counts of kidnapping, three of assault, three of arson, and one … [Read more...] about Dalindyebo acted like medieval despot

A Caring City where fairness prevails

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The following is an extract of a speech delivered by Athol Trollip at an illegal dumpsite in Bethelsdorp in Port Elizabeth's Northern Areas. The second pillar of the DA's vision for NMB speaks to the need for a caring city - this we launch in Port Elizabeth's Northern Areas, where care from the Metro is desperately lacking. This is a community long forgotten by an ANC that has only served itself. A punitive 6% capital budget allocation for the Northern Areas is confirmation of the ANC's … [Read more...] about A Caring City where fairness prevails

Brazen attempt to avoid accountability

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Dear MyPE Members of the ANC disrupted and prematurely ended Sunday's political debate in Nelson Mandela Bay, in which the crumbling state of our Metro was an important topic. The debate was organised and moderated by the SABC. Sunday's total disregard for the freedom of speech by the ANC is an undeniable sign of the party's unwillingness to answer to the people. The DA condemns the ANC's actions - their only group of supporters, who were from the ANC Women's League, arrived late, in … [Read more...] about Brazen attempt to avoid accountability

Momentum builds in NMB as DA wins SRC election

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Dear MyPE The DA welcomes news of yet another DA win at NMMU, where DASO now occupies 12 out of the 20 seats and holds a 60% majority. This is a resounding endorsement of the DA's record of good governance. Young voters are standing behind the DA because we deliver on our promises and work to create opportunities for all people. The momentum in NMB is undeniable, and as our campaign builds more and more people are expressing their support for a DA win in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. I … [Read more...] about Momentum builds in NMB as DA wins SRC election

The war against youth unemployment starts now

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The following is an extract from a speech delivered today by Athol Trollip to young unemployed residents in Ward 39, Rowallan Park, Nelson Mandela Bay, while on his 60 wards in 60 days tour of the Metro. It is unacceptable that 47.3% of our NMB youth face unemployment and uncertain futures as a result of a stagnant economy and a disinterested government. It saddens and angers me that NMB Metro suffers the worst youth unemployment in South Africa. I am in Rowallan Park today because the DA … [Read more...] about The war against youth unemployment starts now

Change is Coming To Nelson Mandela Bay

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This speech was delivered on Saturday by DA Mayoral Candidate, Athol Trollip, to the people of Nelson Mandela Bay on the Donkin Reserve, Port Elizabeth, at the launch of his Mayoral Campaign: My fellow democrats, today marks the start of a new chapter in the history of our Metro. A new beginning for all of us who seek change in Nelson Mandela Bay. Change that stops corruption. Change that starts delivery. Change that turns the tide on the crime wave engulfing our … [Read more...] about Change is Coming To Nelson Mandela Bay

A city of opportunity is a city of jobs

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Dear MyPE Every resident of this Metro deserves to thrive and be given the platform on which to achieve his or her dreams and aspirations; Central to this is the concept of opportunity, one of the founding principles of our Constitution and an important guide for the actions of every South African, particularly those in government. I am filled with hope when I walk the streets of Kwazakhele because I sense such immense potential here. From the hawkers of Njoli Square to the fruit sellers … [Read more...] about A city of opportunity is a city of jobs

Trollip slams Danny Jordaan as part time mayor

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Port Elizabeth - Athol Trollip came out guns blazing as the DA launched his campaign for Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay in 2016, saying Danny Jordaan was a part time mayor who had not added any significant value to the city since taking office. Trollip said with the start of his mayoral campaign the DA was saying that he was their mayoral candidate and over the next months he would be detailing his turnaround strategy for the Metro. "The people know that I am the mayoral candidate, the ANC do … [Read more...] about Trollip slams Danny Jordaan as part time mayor

Athol Trollip launches Mandela Bay mayoral campaign

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Port Elizabeth - The Democratic Alliance's mayoral candidate, Athol Trollip, officially launched his mayoral campaign to thousands of blue clad supporters who flocked to the Donkin Memorial in the city centre of Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Trollip was introduced to the crowds of spectators by party leader Mmusi Maimane and took to the stage dancing to rousing applause as Johnny Clegg's Impi blared forth from the speakers. In his opening speech, Trollip said that the launch of his mayoral … [Read more...] about Athol Trollip launches Mandela Bay mayoral campaign

Jordaan building bloated Mayoral office at cost of service delivery

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Dear MyPE In today's press conference, recycled empty promises by Danny Jordaan rung hollow, and have shown up his failures in 100 days of governance. Jordaan has continued to lead this Metro away from good governance and further from rectifying service delivery. Today's words from Jordaan show no progress, no improvements and little concern for the plight of our people. While Jordaan speaks of some cosmetic interventions, all of which were mere publicity stunts, he had no tangible … [Read more...] about Jordaan building bloated Mayoral office at cost of service delivery

More protest action against ANC-run NMB

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Dear MyPE Nelson Mandela Bay is descending into increasingly violent protests by desperate residents who have been neglected by the ANC. The people of Nelson Mandela Bay have become the victims of an ANC government of broken promises with the incumbent Mayor, Danny Jordaan, having simply picked up where his deposed predecessors broken promises have left off. Protests in the past 24 hours in Missionvale and surrounding areas confirm the desperate need for a new government with a new … [Read more...] about More protest action against ANC-run NMB

Danny Jordaan’s gets spanked over his first 100 days of broken promises and scandal evasion

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The following remarks were delivered by Athol Trollip in Nelson Mandela Bay today, in reviewing the first 100 days of Danny Jordaan's Mayoralty in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality: One hundred days into office, Danny Jordaan has disappointed and disserved the people of Nelson Mandela Bay, in the style of all ANC Mayors before him. Jordaan has spent his first 100 day in office deflecting scandal after scandal, rather than serving the desperate needs of our people. In just 100 days Jordaan … [Read more...] about Danny Jordaan’s gets spanked over his first 100 days of broken promises and scandal evasion

Housing and sanitation are basic human rights – It is time for a government that delivers

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Dear MyPE Today in Despatch, Daleview and Missionvale, I have seen the desperation of our people who live in the wake of this Metro's broken promises. It saddens me to see abandoned housing and sanitation projects, neglected by the Metro, incomplete and inhabitable. Housing and sanitation are basic human rights and are the cornerstones of dignity, independence and freedom for the people of our Metro. Political interference, irregular awarding of tenders to unqualified contractors, poor … [Read more...] about Housing and sanitation are basic human rights – It is time for a government that delivers

This Arbor Day we commit to growing the green economy

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Dear MyPE In recognition of Arbor Day today, I have planted a tree at Malabar Primary School and donated a tree to Woolhope Secondary School, Port Elizabeth. Our municipality's green spaces, parks and public areas are vitally important for our city's recreation and must be given attention by the Metro. Under a DA government in Nelson Mandela Bay, I will ensure that our Metro delivers well-managed and clean green spaces in communities from New Brighton to KwaNobuhle, Motherwell to … [Read more...] about This Arbor Day we commit to growing the green economy