Dear MyPE The DA condemns that the Nelson Mandela Bay Council is once again considering a golden handshake for a non-performing government official, this time NMB's city manager, Mpilo Mbambisa. If paid out, Mbambisa would shockingly be the fourth city manager to receive a golden handshake, at ratepayers' expense. Nelson Mandela Bay citizens continue to fund a flawed ANC cadre deployment system, which limits the freedom of residents to reach their full potential. This must be … [Read more...] about Mpilo Mbambisa must be investigated and prosecuted, not paid out
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ANC Support Implodes in Ward 30 By-Election Nelson Mandela Bay
Dear MyPE The downward spiral of the ANC support in Nelson Mandela Bay has continued to play out in the Ward 30 by election held in KwaMagxaki and Veeplaas on Wednesday 19 August. In 2014 the ANC polled 75% of the vote in this ward. In this by election they have now collapsed to 41%. This result if replicated in similar wards means that the ANC cannot win a majority in 2016. In contrast the DA vote has tripled from 2.95% in 2011 to 9% in 2015. Our march to City Hall in 2016 is … [Read more...] about ANC Support Implodes in Ward 30 By-Election Nelson Mandela Bay
Demarcation Board’s irrational proposals will undermine service delivery in Nelson Mandela Bay
Dear MyPE The DA in Nelson Mandela Bay has objected to the latest irrational proposals by the Demarcation Board, which will undermine service delivery, divide communities and prejudice competing political parties. The latest proposals from the Demarcation Board seek to allocate a disproportionate number of voters to ANC wards. The proposals will, on average, see approximately 9 000 voters or less in ANC wards as opposed to over 11 000 voters in DA wards. What this means in practice … [Read more...] about Demarcation Board’s irrational proposals will undermine service delivery in Nelson Mandela Bay
PE #NorthernAreas protests are the reaction of a side-lined community
Dear MyPE The DA condemns acts of violence by police and criminal elements who exploited today’s protests and which have led to serious injuries among learners and parents in the Port Elizabeth northern areas. The Police have reacted with violent force against a community that is expressing its deep and profound desperation for the state of education North of Port Elizabeth. For a parent to interrupt and obstruct their child’s education is a last act of desperation, to achieve a better … [Read more...] about PE #NorthernAreas protests are the reaction of a side-lined community
Alleged interference by top EC politicians in tendering process
Dear MyPE It was reported on Saturday how the Eastern Cape acting HOD of Education and former head of Treasury were secretly recorded discussing the awarding of a tender worth millions to persons close to a top politician in the province. Education MEC must come clean about alleged interference by top EC politicians in tendering process Education MEC Mandla Makupula must come clean about a Saturday Dispatch exposé about alleged interference by top politicians in the tendering process in … [Read more...] about Alleged interference by top EC politicians in tendering process
Vision 2029 billboards torn down in Motherwell
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance in Nelson Mandela Bay is investigating the tearing down of billboards informing the public of the party's Vision 2029 campaign. Having already fallen under 50% in the Bay, the ANC are clearly the most threatened party with the most to lose from the DA's message. Billboards in Motherwell were the target of suspected political vandalism. Photos show a DA Vision 2029 billboard being torn completely off its structure, the only billboard in the vicinity … [Read more...] about Vision 2029 billboards torn down in Motherwell
Second open letter to Danny Jordaan
Dear Danny, It is now six days since my open letter to you (Open letter to Dr Danny Jordaan on 2010 Bribery Allegations), urging you to take the people of Nelson Mandela Bay into your confidence and account on allegations of a $10 million bribe from the 2010 Bid Committee which you personally headed. You have not done so, nor have you penned any sort of reply. In fact you have ducked out of sight, and hidden yourself from any and all public contact in this regard since taking office almost … [Read more...] about Second open letter to Danny Jordaan
Open letter to Dr Danny Jordaan on 2010 Bribery Allegations
Dear Dr Jordaan, The integrity of Nelson Mandela Bay, its government and its reputation, demands that you immediately lift the veil on allegations of the $10 million bribe paid for the 2010 World Cup, under your leadership of the Bid Committee. You personally oversaw and led an organisation that is now irrefutably implicated in a major international bribery probe. It is confirmed on record, under oath in US Court papers. These are allegations of serious impropriety on your watch as Bid … [Read more...] about Open letter to Dr Danny Jordaan on 2010 Bribery Allegations
Mayoral appointment exposed for what it is
Dear MyPE Yesterday's appointment of Danny Jordaan (SAFA president) as the new Nelson Mandela Bay Metro mayor was ostensibly done to turn the woeful metro administration around. This is tantamount to shuffling the deck chairs on the Titanic because the real problem in this metro is a broken ANC administration. This fact is undisputed because even the ANC and the president have recognised this in the appointment of an interim task team to replace the regional ANC executive. This is also … [Read more...] about Mayoral appointment exposed for what it is
Well wishes for AmaXhosa king’s coronation
Dear MyPE The DA extends its well wishes and congratulations to AmaXhosa king, Mpendulo Zwelonke Sigcau, whose coronation will take place today. This will be a day whereby the diversity of our Rainbow Nation can be celebrated. We trust that King Sigcau will play a positive role in preserving the rich history of the Eastern Cape and promote the rural development of his area of jurisdiction in an economically sustainable manner with all government sectors, the citizens that live in the … [Read more...] about Well wishes for AmaXhosa king’s coronation
Matter of public importance – xenophobia
Dear MyPE During a sitting on Wednesday 13 May the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature held a debate on xenophobia. My speech was interrupted throughout by members of the ANC who were trying to contextualise statements and actions that led to xenophobic bloodshed. I was appalled by this response as I had expected to hear a united clarion call of NO TO XENOPHOBIA AND NOT IN OUR NAME. The ANC's behaviour in this debate was deplorable. Speech notes: Greek "Xenos" - foreign "Fobos" - … [Read more...] about Matter of public importance – xenophobia
We will replace the ANC
Port Elizabeth - DA Eastern Cape leader Athol Trollip has said at the official opening of the DA's 2015 Federal Congress in Port Elizabeth that the party is not going to emulate the ANC, but replace it. “We welcome you all to the congress and wish you a safe trip back home. We especially welcome all the SABC viewers,” said Trollip to loud cheers after the party successfully got a court order to broadcast the congress. “I am singling them out from all the other media who came here … [Read more...] about We will replace the ANC
Delegates ready for Trollip
Port Elizabeth - More than 70 delegates at the DA's federal congress in Port Elizabeth sang and marched on Saturday morning in support of the party's Eastern Cape leader Athol Trollip for the position of federal chairperson. "On your marks, get set... We are ready for Athol Trollip," the group sang as they made their way to get registered for the congress at The Boardwalk Convention Centre. Most were dressed in blue T-shirts, bearing a beaming face of Trollip. "This is my home province, … [Read more...] about Delegates ready for Trollip
DA refers use of government jets for ANC business in NMB to Public Protector
Dear MyPE I have today written to the Office of the Public Protector asking that the use of South African Government jets to transport ANC leadership to Nelson Mandela Bay this week, be investigated. The ANC was in town to discuss internal ANC party arrangements for changes to the Nelson Mandela Bay local government executive. Photos in the media show two jets, with the government crest, berthed at Port Elizabeth airport after delivering members of the ANC leadership to our city. This … [Read more...] about DA refers use of government jets for ANC business in NMB to Public Protector
Missing PE teacher’s body found: senseless and violent crime must end
Dear MyPE On behalf of the DA in the Eastern Cape I want to express my horror and total outrage at the senseless killing of Port Elizabeth Grade 7 teacher Jayde Panayiotou, who was abducted outside her home yesterday while waiting for her lift to work. Our country is in a crisis. By killing teachers, who are trying to impart quality education to our children, we are killing the future. It is time that the political leadership, civil society and the religious fraternity come together … [Read more...] about Missing PE teacher’s body found: senseless and violent crime must end
