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Tense scenes as armed soldiers dump furniture in front of City Hall

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https://youtu.be/rRkB_8zZQA8 Armed, aggressive and confrontational SANDF soldiers have today illegally occupied Vuyisile Mini Square and dumped 5 truckloads of furniture in front of the Municipality's City Hall. About 30 soldiers, led by Mr Mcotoyi (unknown rank), arrived in front of City Hall and began offloading the furniture, which they claimed they had in their possession as a result of an eviction from their base earlier this morning, which we have since learned was also … [Read more...] about Tense scenes as armed soldiers dump furniture in front of City Hall

Public Meeting for Wards 1, 2, 3 & 5

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Chapter 4 of the Municipal Systems Act, Act No. 32 of 2000, stipulates that a municipality must develop a culture of municipal governance that complements formal representative governance and must for this purpose encourage and create conditions for the local community to participate in the affairs of the Municipality. This includes the preparation, implementation and review of its Integrated Development Plan in terms of Chapter 5. During the period from Monday, 19 September to Thursday, 27 … [Read more...] about Public Meeting for Wards 1, 2, 3 & 5

PE City Hall on Vuyisile Mini Square [Video]

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The Port Elizabeth City Hall, which is located overlooking Vuyisile Mini Square (Market Square), was built between 1858 and 1862. The attractive clock tower was only added in 1883. The City Hall until the advent of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality served as a Council Chamber. Now the hall is utilised as a concert hall, a lecture hall and offices for city council employees and the Mayor. The City Hall was proclaimed a national monument in 1973. It burnt down in 1977 and was … [Read more...] about PE City Hall on Vuyisile Mini Square [Video]

City Hall Celebrations – DA, COPE, UDM, ACDP

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Scenes after the inauguration of the new Executive Mayor and team in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. Supporters mobbed the new appointees who spoke outside City Hall and thanked their supporters. The following positions were filled: Speaker: Jonathan Lawack (Democratic Alliance) Executive Mayor: Roland Athol Price Trollip (Democratic Alliance) Deputy Mayor: Mongameli Ellcotte Bobani (United Democratic Movement) Chief Whip: Werner Senekal (Democratic Alliance) … [Read more...] about City Hall Celebrations – DA, COPE, UDM, ACDP

Proof – Danny Jordaan was at Council today

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He just didn't make it into the Feathermarket Hall.... True - the ANC and their supporters were completely conspicuous by their absence outside the Feather Market Hall before the start of the proceedings today. True - the ANC elected to grandstand and arrive late. True - the coalition government supporters at the entrance to the Feathermarket Hall were vocal towards their former political masters. True - there was a bit of a crush at the entrance. True - Danny turned back less … [Read more...] about Proof – Danny Jordaan was at Council today

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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Viewing Deck view of Govan Mbeki Avenue, City Hall, Donkin Reserve, Main Library, Campanile, Queen Victoria Statue, Post Office building. Editor: Don't turn your sound up as you can only hear wind, no commentary, no music. http://youtu.be/GY4V5jBAqN8 Uploaded to Youtube by: TheMusicmaster009 Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth, South Africa

AFCON Flag hoisting and Football Friday launch

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The flags of the host nation of the tournament, South Africa, and that of Ghana, Niger, Mali and the Democratic Republic of Congo, will be hoisted by dignitaries of the respective countries in front of the Port Elizabeth City Hall on Friday morning 16 November. Members of the public are welcome to join the programme from approximately 9:00 am on the Vuyisile Mini Square. On Saturday Standard Bank will be conducting an AFCON trophy tour at the Greenacres Shopping Centre. … [Read more...] about AFCON Flag hoisting and Football Friday launch

March On City Hall Ends Peacefully

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Approximately 1200 members of COSATU, SANCO, the Communist Party and  SANGOCO participated in a peaceful march on City Hall today, to hand over a memorandum to the political leadership of the NMBM. By four o' clock, nearly all had dispersed peacefully. The Municipality wishes to thank motorists and commuters who were affected or inconvenienced by the march for their patience and understanding. … [Read more...] about March On City Hall Ends Peacefully

Dear Mayor – You are invited to City Hall on Sunday – Wear Something Pretty

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Protests against the efforts to remove sexual orientation protection from the Constitution will be held around the country this weekend. These protests will take place in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban on 19 May and Port Elizabeth on 20 May. The protests are in reaction to the recent proposal by The House of Traditional Leaders to remove the term "sexual orientation" from section 9 (3) of the Constitution, which prohibits unfair discrimination. While the ANC and the DA have said … [Read more...] about Dear Mayor – You are invited to City Hall on Sunday – Wear Something Pretty

Public Participation for Coastal set-back lines & Beach Aquatic Safety Zones

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Dear Residents Two important issues that will affect our City and Ward 1 are the Coastal Set-back lines and special safety zones along the southern beachfront for watersport enthusiasts. Two public meetings are to be held at City Hall, as follows: Thursday, 19th April, from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. - Establishment of Coastal setback lines Thursday, 19th April, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. - Beach Aquatic Safety Zones (BASZ) PLEASE try and attend, as all development along our coastline will be … [Read more...] about Public Participation for Coastal set-back lines & Beach Aquatic Safety Zones

Lighting of Nelson Mandela Bay Christmas Tree Today

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Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor, Cllr. Zanoxolo Wayile will switch the official Nelson Mandela Bay Christmas tree on this evening outside the City Hall in Vuyisile Mini Square, Port Elizabeth with three days to go to Christmas. The city Christmas tree lighting ceremony is a new feature in the Summer Season programme and will be a permanent aspect of it going forward. It willultimately grow to be on par with similar events in cities like Brisbane and will bring all communities together to … [Read more...] about Lighting of Nelson Mandela Bay Christmas Tree Today

Well-known TV and radio personality to host live broadcast from Port Elizabeth City Hall

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Well-known TV and radio personality, Lynette Francis, will host her popular Radio Sonder Grense radio programme Praat Saam tomorrow morning (25 November) from 08:00 to 09:00 from the Port Elizabeth City Hall Auditorium. Francis, who also anchors the actually programme Fokus on SABC 2, is known for her sharp and insightful interviews. Members of the public are welcome to witness and participate in the discussion. "The intention is to get people to be part of the show that is why we travel … [Read more...] about Well-known TV and radio personality to host live broadcast from Port Elizabeth City Hall