Dear MyPE Stats SA recently confirmed in the Quarterly Labour Survey that unemployment in Nelson Mandela Bay is 33.2%, second only to Ekurhuleni which currently stands at 34.4%. So severe is the unemployment crisis in the Bay that this ANC administration is now trying to sweep everything under the carpet by producing misleading reports that make nonsensical claims. It is both mathematically illogical and irrational to use unemployment totals when comparing cities of vastly different … [Read more...] about The real extent of Nelson Mandela Bay’s Unemployment Crisis
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Danny Jordaan’s Illegal Payments: DA to ask Public Protector to investigate
Dear MyPE I have written to the Public Protector, Adv. Thuli Madonsela, asking her office to investigate Danny Jordaan for allegedly ordering the illegal payment of former Nelson Mandela Bay councillors. The City Press has today broken a story in which it is alleged that Danny Jordaan instructed Payroll officials to continue paying former DA councillors, who had joined the ANC, despite them no longer being in the employ of the municipality. This amounts to blatant misuse of public funds … [Read more...] about Danny Jordaan’s Illegal Payments: DA to ask Public Protector to investigate
SAPS must lay charges against Linda Mti and prosecution must commence
Dear MyPE The investigation into Linda Mti's involvement in a multi-billion rand fraud and corruption scandal has gone on for almost 10 years; this is a clear-cut case, charges must be laid and prosecution must commence immediately. The DA rejected Mayor Jordaan's proposal to appoint Linda Mti to NMB's head of safety and security on the grounds of his criminal history and involvement in this fraud scandal, but the ANC used its 2-seat majority to ram this through. The ANC has once again … [Read more...] about SAPS must lay charges against Linda Mti and prosecution must commence
Danny Jordaan running from accountability as yet another debate ditched
Dear MyPE Danny Jordaan has once again ditched a crucial election debate at the last minute. Despite committing to attend today’s ANN7 debate, Mayor Jordaan has again decided to rather stay in hiding. The ANC's Mayoral Candidate has now run from four important election debates in the same way he’s run from accountability over the last year. In addition to repeatedly letting down and inconveniencing debate organisers, it is now abundantly clear that Danny Jordaan does not want to answer … [Read more...] about Danny Jordaan running from accountability as yet another debate ditched
More NMB clinics must be equipped to fight substance abuse
Dear MyPE Despite a growing substance abuse epidemic in Nelson Mandela Bay, there is still only one state-subsidised rehab centre in the entire Metro offering only a 9-week recovery programme. Drug rehabilitation is a direct local government competency and it is an indictment on this administration for having failed to establish more outpatient clinics and programmes. According to the World Health Organisation, approximately 180 000 NMB residents struggle with substance abuse; this is a … [Read more...] about More NMB clinics must be equipped to fight substance abuse
Hawks to investigate Linda Mti; a great victory for the people of NMB
Dear MyPE I welcome the announcement that the Hawks have decided to investigate BOSASA and Linda Mti for corruption and fraud. The people of Nelson Mandela Bay deserve better than a convicted criminal as head of Safety and Security, and this decision by the Hawks is a victory for the people of the Bay. After much obfuscation by the SIU and NPA, it is encouraging that the Hawks have now decided to pursue this investigation given the overwhelming evidence of corruption. The DA has … [Read more...] about Hawks to investigate Linda Mti; a great victory for the people of NMB
String of lies exposed as government agencies rally to protect Linda Mti
Dear MyPE The DA can reveal that the provincial government, NMB municipality, NPA and SIU are conspiring to protect Linda Mti from prosecution, because the ANC and its deployed cadres are the defenders of corruption. Danny Jordaan's appointment of Linda Mti to high office in the Bay is confirmation of his commitment to upholding corruption in our municipality. The DA has fought this since it was first proposed. The SIU's Sefura Mongalo last week reported to EWN that their BOSASA … [Read more...] about String of lies exposed as government agencies rally to protect Linda Mti
NMBM misleads SAHRC on status of Walmer Township sanitation
Dear MyPE The DA can reveal that the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has misled the South African Human Rights Commission in responding to a Walmer Township sanitation complaint laid by the DA in September 2014. Executive Director for Infrastructure and Engineering Dr Shaidi claims in a leaked document addressed to the SAHRC’s East London office dated the 14th December 2015 that construction of communal ablutions had by that time already commenced in Walmer Township. Shaidi further states … [Read more...] about NMBM misleads SAHRC on status of Walmer Township sanitation
There can be no change in NMB without a change of Government
Dear MyPE Only the DA has a proven track record of good governance, where excellent services are delivered, jobs are created and corruption is stopped. It is for this reason that the DA can win Nelson Mandela Bay, as confirmed this week by IPSOS. The ANC has revealed that they are not serious about creating jobs, stopping corruption or delivering better services, by announcing the 'broken promises mayor', Danny Jordaan, as their mayoral candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay. Mayor Jordaan is … [Read more...] about There can be no change in NMB without a change of Government
Win Confirmed by IPSOS
Dear MyPE The DA can win Nelson Mandela Bay at this year's election, confirmed by last night's IPSOS survey results which have the DA four points ahead of the ANC. We are encouraged by this clear prediction of voting intention in NMB. According to this poll the people of Nelson Mandela Bay believe that only the DA can bring real change that will make a difference in their lives. The people of the Bay understand that where the DA governs the DA governs well and delivers better … [Read more...] about Win Confirmed by IPSOS
Trollip unapologetic for having helped fight Windvogel house fire
Dear MyPE As a committed public representative I'm always dedicated to serving communities when in need. The oath I took when sworn in as a member of the provincial legislature requires me to serve and help the people of this country, which is exactly what I did when I saw three houses in flames and desperate residents running for help. A community in action assisting those in need is what inspires me to be a public representative. I am not sorry to anyone for helping save the lives … [Read more...] about Trollip unapologetic for having helped fight Windvogel house fire
Smoke AND Fire for Athol Trollip
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has launched an internal investigation after claims emerged of DA leader Athol Trollip "helping" fire crews to extinguish a fire. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality launched an internal investigation after pictures emerged of DA leader Athol Trollip on Saturday at a scene where Nelson Mandela Bay fire fighters were busy extinguishing a fire in a Port Elizabeth suburb. Cllr Fikile Desi, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, said the … [Read more...] about Smoke AND Fire for Athol Trollip
Linda Mti belongs in jail, not protected by Danny Jordaan
Dear MyPE Today the DA can reveal the scathing findings of the SIU against Danny Jordaan's criminal pal, Linda Mti, implicated in fraud and corruption of over R1-billion. The DA is in possession of the SIU report. I will inform the Minister of Justice, Michael Masutha, and the National Director of Public Prosecutions, Shaun Abrahams, that I have had sight of this SIU report, and request reasons as to why prosecution has not gone ahead. I will also send this SIU report to Shaun Abrahams … [Read more...] about Linda Mti belongs in jail, not protected by Danny Jordaan
State of the Metro: what the residents of NMB deserve to hear
Dear MyPE The DA is gearing up to govern Nelson Mandela Bay after this year’s local government election. With a strong track record of excellent governance in 28 municipalities across South Africa, we have shown that only the DA is able to deliver quality basic services, stop corruption and create jobs. It is for this reason that the people of the Bay will vote for the DA on 03 August 2016. As Mayor Jordaan prepares to deliver his State of the Metro Address tomorrow morning, it is … [Read more...] about State of the Metro: what the residents of NMB deserve to hear
Call for Mti suspension as COGTA launches investigation
Dear MyPE I welcome the announcement this afternoon (6 June 2016) that Eastern Cape CoGTA MEC Xasa has agreed to the DA's request to investigate the appointment of Linda Mti. The agreement by MEC Xasa to investigate Mti, confirms the DA's suspicion that Linda Mti's appointment is irregular and unprocedural and may be illegal because he is a convicted criminal. Under Danny Jordaan the NMB government is ignoring the Municipal Systems Act, which is a violation of the law. Until the … [Read more...] about Call for Mti suspension as COGTA launches investigation
