Brian Fargher

Dear MyPE On Monday 21 September 2020 the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Makana Municipality submitted a motion in terms of s34 of the Municipal Structures Act, calling on the council to dissolve itself. The Makana Municipality’s failure to implement various court orders as well as the Financial Recovery Plan prepared for it, a lack of action on the Kabuso Report and the failure to conduct any forensic audit on the municipality’s finances or operations have led to resentment among Makana … [Read more...] about DA demands dissolution of Makana Municipal Council

Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) Caucus in the Makana Local Municipality has submitted a motion to the Council requesting an independent investigation into the administration of the municipality. We are also asking that the Municipal Manager be suspended pending the outcome of such an investigation. This follows after a High Court judgment called for the Premier of the Eastern Cape, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, to dissolve the Council immediately in terms of Section 137 (C) of the … [Read more...] about Renewed call for an independent investigation into Makana Municipality administration

Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) is outraged at the uncaring ANC-led Makana Municipality’s decision to increase refuse removal fees by 19% in the 2020/2021 financial year. This is one of the increases contained in Makana’s 2020/2021 municipal budget that was approved at a chaotic virtual council meeting held on Monday, 29 June 2020, in Makhanda. The town of Makhanda is littered with refuse and illegal dumping sites and yet residents are expected to pay more for a service that … [Read more...] about Makana rates increases will batter suffering residents

Dear MyPE Yesterday, 2 June 2020, the Makana Municipal Council held their first virtual council meeting. A resolution was passed granting the Municipal Manager, Mr Moppo Mene, the authority to appeal against the recent high court order to dissolve the Makana Council. The resolution was opposed by all 7 DA councillors and the 2 EFF councillors. All 14 ANC councillors present voted for the resolution. The resolution reads: a) That the Council gives a mandate to the Municipal Manager … [Read more...] about Makana Municipality delaying the inevitable at ratepayers’ expense