Dear MyPE Today Ms Nontuthuzelo Jack suffered the consequences of her smear campaign against me. After being found guilty on charges of defamation and crimen injuria she was sentenced in the Port Elizabeth Magistrates Court. Her sentence is as follows: crimen injuria and criminal defamation: three years imprisonment suspended for five years. Ms Jack will be under house arrest for the duration of the three years. She will also do community service. This will include cleaning the … [Read more...] about Ms Jack Sentencing Welcomed
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Athol Trollip, High Profile public personalities and corporate donors respond to the plight of Uitenhage SPCA
Dear MyPE Mankind cannot exist without animals. Originally the relationship was primarily dependent upon simply existing and then it became a collaboration as a means of production. This relationship is now much more diverse, sophisticated and interdependent. Mahatma Gandhi once said “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated”. This is why animal protection and animal anti-cruelty organizations are so critical in a modern society. Humans have in many … [Read more...] about Athol Trollip, High Profile public personalities and corporate donors respond to the plight of Uitenhage SPCA
SPCA to receive life saving donation
Dear MyPE Tomorrow, Wednesday 31 October 2018, Athol Trollip, DA Federal Chairperson and Nelson Mandela Bay Councillor, radio personality Daron Mann and corporate donors will make a huge donation to the SPCA in Uitenhage. The SPCA in Uitenhage is in dire financial straits and has received no funding over the last two months. It has been a desperate struggle for the SPCA to feed all the animals in its care. If help does not arrive soon, all the animals in the pound will probably … [Read more...] about SPCA to receive life saving donation
Calls for Auditor-General to urgently investigate alleged corruption in NMB
Dear MyPE Yesterday, 20 September 2018, I requested the Auditor-General (AG), Kimi Makwetu, to urgently investigate allegations of corruption levelled against me during my tenure as Executive Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. These allegations were made in a letter written by Mr Bantu Holomisa, president of the UDM, to the Auditor General on 24 October 2017. The same allegations were also levelled against Mr Johann Mettler, Nelson Mandela Bay City Manager. Mr Holomisa … [Read more...] about Calls for Auditor-General to urgently investigate alleged corruption in NMB
DA to take unlawful and ‘procedurally invalid’ removal of NMB Mayor Trollip on legal review
The following remarks were delivered today by Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader, Mmusi Maimane, at a press conference in Cape Town. Maimane was joined by DA Federal Chairperson, Athol Trollip, and DA National Spokesperson, Solly Malatsi: In 2016, the DA-led coalition government consisting of coalition partners DA, ACDP, COPE, and UDM – and later the PA - set out to eradicate corruption, deliver basic services and ensure people of Nelson Mandela Bay were able to find work. Throughout the … [Read more...] about DA to take unlawful and ‘procedurally invalid’ removal of NMB Mayor Trollip on legal review
Goodbye @AtholT, Hello @MongameliB – Time to Chuck all the Politicians Out
I think we all agree that every single politician needs a wake up call and should be out of a job immediately. Not one appears to be actually worth the hard earned money that ratepayers are paying these vultures who spend 80% of their time on party politics and the rest on actual work for the benefit of the ratepayer. Not one has ever asked me how I would like him/her to vote on motions concerning my well being. Not one has even bothered to make him/herself known to me as my Ward Councillor. No … [Read more...] about Goodbye @AtholT, Hello @MongameliB – Time to Chuck all the Politicians Out
Opposition walks out of Council
A bid to oust the Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay, Cllr Athol Trollip, failed as opposition parties walked out of the Council chamber today and effectively collapsed the meeting. Today's unsubstantiated Motion of No Confidence, the fourth of its kind, against Executive Mayor Trollip failed as voting could not take place. Mandela Bay residents have much to celebrate as this allows service delivery, job creation and the rooting of corruption in the Metro to continue unhindered. Since … [Read more...] about Opposition walks out of Council
Executive Mayor Athol Trollip joins dawn patrol team on Ironman route
At the crack of dawn on Friday, Executive Mayor Athol Trollip officially kicked off the City Ambassador's maiden patrol when he joined the group in Walmer on their bike course. Launched a month ago, the City Ambassadors programme is geared towards ensuring the safety of cyclists as well as residents on predetermined routes. The youth, employed through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), will be working shifts in collaboration with the Metro Police and the South African Police … [Read more...] about Executive Mayor Athol Trollip joins dawn patrol team on Ironman route
Aspen’s R1 Billion mega investment reaffirms confidence in Metro
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality welcomes Aspen Pharmaceuticals mega investment to the value of one billion rands, as it reaffirms the city's status as a strategic and preferred investment destination. Today, the company officially unveiled its recently completed billion rand high containment facility in Nelson Mandela Bay. The commissioning of this technologically advanced facility further cements Aspen's position as the largest private investor in the South African pharmaceutical … [Read more...] about Aspen’s R1 Billion mega investment reaffirms confidence in Metro
RIP Elza van Lingen
Dear MyPE The DA sends our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the Kouga Municipality Executive Mayor, Elza van Lingen, who passed away today. Our thoughts and prayers are with Elza’s family at this difficult time. Elza was a kind and generous person who has left a lasting impact on all those she met, worked with and served. She was a great friend and formidable leader who refused to let her battle with cancer stop her from soldiering on and working hard for the people … [Read more...] about RIP Elza van Lingen
Motion of No Confidence Round 2 Fails Amidst Kindergarten Antics
https://youtu.be/5pVNPMl_PHE Todays motions of no confidence to remove Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality Executive Mayor Athol Trollip, Speaker Jonathan Lawack, committee chairpersons and Chief Whip Werner Senekal ended before they officially began. The motion was being reheard after descending into chaos on 29 March 2018 at the first attempt. Decorum in the kindergarten that some call council descended into chaos as opposition parties squabbled and criticised the mayor and … [Read more...] about Motion of No Confidence Round 2 Fails Amidst Kindergarten Antics
Praise for Federal Chairperson, Athol Trollip
The following speech was delivered by the DA Federal Leader, Mmusi Maimane, to the party’s Federal Congress delegates at the Tshwane Events Centre today. Delegates, Colleagues, Fellow Democrats, To our Federal Chairperson, Athol Trollip, thank you for chairing this meeting and for your steady hand. You are a distinguished leader, unwavering spokesman for our cause, tireless campaigner for the underdog, and we honour you, Athol. You leave here today to return to your job as Mayor of … [Read more...] about Praise for Federal Chairperson, Athol Trollip
Who is this TroLeep Guy?
https://youtu.be/mwPXqKFoNss "Bloody Capitalists - if there wasn't capitalism then maybe we wouldn't have to dance and sing to this ridiculous (and yet catchy!) song!" The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) exercised their land grab initiatives and parked a mobile stage on the east side of the Vuyisile Mini Square on Thursday 29 March 2018 to rouse up their supporters ahead of the No Confidence Motion in Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor, Athol Trollip. I saw that many of the swaying … [Read more...] about Who is this TroLeep Guy?
Hands off Mayor Trollip!
The following remarks were delivered by the Leader of the Democratic Alliance, Mmusi Maimane, in Babs Madlakane Hall in KwaNobuhle today. The Leader addressed residents of Nelson Mandela Bay to highlight the DA’s successes under Mayor Athol Trollip ahead of the EFF’s motion of no confidence: Fellow South Africans We are here today to say: Nelson Mandela Bay can never go back to the looting and neglect it suffered under the ANC. We are here to put the people of this city first. And we … [Read more...] about Hands off Mayor Trollip!
Readers are leaders
“Readers are leaders, leaders are readers” were the wise words bestowed by Executive Mayor Athol Trollip at the official launch of Library Week at the Ekukhanyiseni Library in KwaNobuhle Uitenhage on 12 March 2018. Libraries play an important role in communities throughout South Africa because they provide access to information on everything that exists. Libraries provide an opportunity to fight unemployment illiteracy; they allow people to expand they creativity; they provide internet access … [Read more...] about Readers are leaders
