Today the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro will embark on one of the most extensive public participation programmes ever rolled out in the municipality's history. With over 54 hours of scheduled meetings taking place across the Metro over the next 6 weeks, this new administration is working to deliver on its promise to take government to the people. I have asked all Members of the Mayoral Committee to be present at every meeting except where prior unavoidable community-based commitments … [Read more...] about Municipality embarks on comprehensive public participation programme
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DA lays criminal charges against Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor and Deputy Mayor
The Democratic Alliance in Nelson Mandela Bay laid criminal charges against the Executive Mayor, Cllr Benson Fihla, and his Deputy, Cllr Chippa Ngcolomba on Thursday morning, for political interference in the administration of the municipality. The unstable state of the Metro is highlighted by the fact that we have had six municipal managers and acting municipal mangers over the past four years. Barely two months into the job, the resignation last Wednesday of City Manager, Dr Lindiwe … [Read more...] about DA lays criminal charges against Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Surely Dr Msengana-Ndlela is in breach of her entitled sick leave?
Dr Lindiwe Msengana-Ndlela has held the position of City Manager of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality since 1 March 2013. Asof 17 July 2013 she has been off on Sick Leave for close on a month. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act states that workers may take the number of days they would normally work in a 6 week period for sick leave on full pay in a 3 year period. However, during the first 6 months of employment, workers are only entitled to 1 day of paid sick leave … [Read more...] about Surely Dr Msengana-Ndlela is in breach of her entitled sick leave?
