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100 Days – You be the judge!

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The following remarks were delivered by DA Leader Mmusi Maimane, at a joint press briefing with representatives from the DA's coalition partners. Maimane was joined by the ACDP's Rev. Kenneth Meshoe, COPE's Mosiuoa Lekota, the UDM's Bantu Holomisa, the IFP's Narend Singh and the FF+'s Dr Pieter Groenewald. As coalition partners, we recognise the enormous responsibility bestowed upon us, and the uphill task of turning these cities and towns around following decades of ANC abuse and … [Read more...] about 100 Days – You be the judge!

29 Uitenhage families receive title deeds

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Today marks an important day for 29 Tiryville families in Uitenhage as they received the title deeds to their homes. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is in the process of auditing RDP homes to determine their rightful owners. We want to ensure that every homeowner receives a title deed, so as to restore dignity to our communities. Furthermore, we want to put a stop to the illegal and fraudulent allocation of RDP homes that has plagued this Municipality for too many years. Initially, … [Read more...] about 29 Uitenhage families receive title deeds

Hawks confirm investigating charges against Zuma

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The following remarks were delivered by DA Leader, Mmusi Maimane, at a public meeting at the Lillian Ngoyi Hall in Ngqurha, Nelson Mandela Bay. The Leader was joined on this leg of his "Back to The People" tour by DA Eastern Cape Leader, Athol Trollip. Democrats, People of Nelson Mandela Bay, I am glad to be back here today to extend my gratitude to all those who voted for change in the past Local Government Elections just 100 days ago. I want to thank each and every resident of Nelson … [Read more...] about Hawks confirm investigating charges against Zuma

0800 20 5050 Key to stopping water leaks

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The fight against water wastage was highlighted by the Executive Mayor Athol Trollip this week. Mayor Trollip visited the operations centre behind the number residents are encouraged to phone to report any water leaks or pipe bursts - 0800205050. The Executive Mayor's visit arises out of his concern about the state of our water supply. The Metro does not have enough water to serve its residents' current demands. In addition to a call on Metro citizens to reduce their own water usage by 15%, … [Read more...] about 0800 20 5050 Key to stopping water leaks

Thuggery, hooliganism and ill-discipline an attack on our democracy

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In a statement just released, Executive Mayor Athol Trollip said: I have never before witnessed scenes of extreme violence such as those meted out by ANC councillors at yesterday's council sitting. In a constitutional democracy where voters choose their leaders through the ballot box, it is unfathomable that a single political party, the ANC, can reject the will of the electorate by attacking the very structures that, and the people who now govern our Metro. Party Representatives from … [Read more...] about Thuggery, hooliganism and ill-discipline an attack on our democracy

The DA will not allow the fight against corruption to be undermined

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The following remarks were delivered by DA Leader Mmusi Maimane during a public meeting in New Brighton, Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB), ahead of by-elections scheduled for 9 November 2016. Maimane was joined by DA Eastern Cape Provincial Leader, Athol Trollip: Fellow South Africans, It’s great to be back in Nelson Mandela Bay, one of the four metros that the DA now governs after presenting a credible vision for positive change that resonates with the 16-milion South Africans that we now … [Read more...] about The DA will not allow the fight against corruption to be undermined

#ItHasToBeSaid @AtholT vs @DannyJordaan

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When comparing the above two accounts one is struck by two things: Is @DannyJordaan an official account - if it is it is a very poor show The @AtholT account is a winner in terms of engagement. Danny Jordaan on Twitter: Tweets by DannyJordaan Athol Trollip on Twitter: Tweets by AtholT Things are really bleak when your Parody Account is busier than your own: Tweets by Diaspora_Danny … [Read more...] about #ItHasToBeSaid @AtholT vs @DannyJordaan

Mayor Trollip signs ground breaking Memorandum to assist students

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NMB Executive Mayor Athol Trollip has today signed a memorandum of agreement with the NMMU SRC leadership, outlining a number of support services and systems that will assist all students during the current closure impasse and beyond. We are the first municipality to come to the table in terms of directly assisting students and aim to set the standard of coordination with our youth in Higher Education institutions. This is in the interest of ensuring that our young people are able to access … [Read more...] about Mayor Trollip signs ground breaking Memorandum to assist students

DA makes final selection of MP and MPL candidates

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The Democratic Alliance in the Eastern Cape has welcomed three new nominee Members of the National Assembly, a Member of the Provincial Legislature and a Member of the National Council of Provinces to our ranks. Following a Federal Executive ratification, these five candidates have proven to be highly driven and competent South Africans willing to serve our constituents in these spheres of government. The decision wasn't an easy one for the Selection Panel which was chaired by outgoing … [Read more...] about DA makes final selection of MP and MPL candidates

Over R129 Million in excessive legal expenses for NMB

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Over the last four years, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has incurred R126 909 447 in legal expenses, through litigation and legal opinion, with R56 313 963 incurred over the last financial year alone. Executive Mayor Athol Trollip says; "I believe this to be wasteful and entirely unnecessary, especially given this Metro's vast service delivery backlog. "Going forward, every proposed legal expense will be scrutinised by myself and the Acting City Manager and will only be signed off if … [Read more...] about Over R129 Million in excessive legal expenses for NMB

PE; “One of the most widely beautiful and historically significant places in the world”

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Thousands of world class athletes are expected to compete in Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth in 2018 at the international Ironman 70.3. Nelson Mandela Bay's Port Elizabeth trumped Nice in France and Budapest in Hungary for the right to host the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in 2018, a prestigious event for which the world's top athletes work hard to qualify. The announcement was made this morning following a visit by the Technical Team, led by Ms Diana Bertsh, Vice President of World … [Read more...] about PE; “One of the most widely beautiful and historically significant places in the world”

Getting down and dirty to clear stormwater drains

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Blocking of stormwater drains in Nelson Mandela Bay will soon be a thing of the past, thanks to an Extended Public Works Programme driven project that will see more than 200 people employed to unblock and clean drains and catchpits in local areas. Launching the programme in the Uitenhage Town Hall, the Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay, Cllr Athol Trollip, called on all the residents of the City to support the project by refraining from dumping litter and foreign objects into stormwater … [Read more...] about Getting down and dirty to clear stormwater drains

Let us use the memory of those who died for freedom to unify the city

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Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Athol Trollip has called on all the people of the City to use the memory and legacy left by those who died fighting for freedom as a tool to unify the people of the City and South Africa. The Executive Mayor was speaking at the official unveiling of a wall of remembrance and heroes acre in Zwide Cemetery today, October 4, 2016. Zwide Cemetery is the resting place of many freedom fighters that were selfless in pursuit of a non-racial, … [Read more...] about Let us use the memory of those who died for freedom to unify the city

NMB Mayoral Committee Meetings open to the public and media

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In the interest of transparency and accountability, the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Municipality will now open all Mayoral Committee Meetings to the public and media. The first open meeting was held on the 27th September 2016 and the next meeting is scheduled to take place on the 12th October 2016 at 10:00am in the City Hall Council Chambers, with subsequent meetings taking place every second Wednesday in the same venue. Under previous administrations, these meetings were closed, meaning that … [Read more...] about NMB Mayoral Committee Meetings open to the public and media