Council pair in two fraud scandals: Two Nelson Mandela Bay councillors – one from the DA and another from the ANC – appeared on separate fraud charges in the Port Elizabeth Commercial Crimes Court yesterday. DA councillor Mbulelo Victor Manyati is accused of colluding with his son ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. ECape tea industry to be revived: PORT ELIZABETH – Eastern Cape MEC for Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform, Mlibo Qoboshiyane, is expected to visit the Magwa … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Council pair in two fraud scandals
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New NMU Council Members
The Nelson Mandela University Council has announced the appointment of Ambassador, Ms Nozipho January-Bardill and Mr Siya Mhlaluka as Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson, respectively, of the institution’s highest decision-making body. The appointment of Ms January-Bardill and Mr Mhlaluka, as well as five other new members, was made at University Council meeting of 13 October, where Dr Sibongile Muthwa was unanimously selected as the incoming Vice-Chancellor. Ms January-Bardill’s … [Read more...] about New NMU Council Members
Grahamstown in the news: EC council risks losing R20m
EC council risks losing R20m: UDM councillor Mthuthuzeli Hokolo approached the Grahamstown High Court and asked it to intervene, claiming the mayor had flouted processes. He wanted the court to interdict the municipality against appointing Samuels. His application was dismissed because ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Costly name change of Rhodes University won’t address real issues, commentators argue: “[Name change] doesn’t really fix the real issues.” The university was the economic … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: EC council risks losing R20m
Additional DA Eastern Cape Provincial Council leaders
Yesterday, the Democratic Alliance in the Eastern Cape held its first Provincial Council meeting since its Provincial Congress held in early May this year in which a new Provincial Leadership was elected. The meeting amongst other things, completed the work deferred by the provincial congress. In his opening address, the Provincial Leader, Nqaba Bhanga, touched on the importance of a frank, open and honest debate about issues of race and racism, cultural diversity, and vision to look beyond … [Read more...] about Additional DA Eastern Cape Provincial Council leaders
Uitenhage in the news: Nelson Mandela Bay council passes 2017/18 budget with no drama
Nelson Mandela Bay council passes 2017/18 budget with no drama: “Previous administrations did not provide sufficient budget allocation to many communities, especially those in Uitenhage, Kwanobhule, Despatch, Khayamandi and the Northern Areas. The result can be seen in the rapid deteriorating infrastructure ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Nelson Mandela Bay council passes 2017/18 budget with no drama
JHB Chamber Signs MoU with Chinese Trade Council
JHB Chamber Signs MoU with Chinese Trade Council: The Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance liaison and cooperation in the fields of export, import, investment, business information and other commerce-orientated activities for the benefit of members of both organisations. The MoU was signed at the SA-China Zhejiang Trade and Investment Symposium that took place in … [Read more...] about JHB Chamber Signs MoU with Chinese Trade Council
Cuba´s Vice President of the Council of State Salvador Valdés Mesa visits South Africa
Cuba´s Vice President of the Council of State Salvador Valdés Mesa visits South Africa: Cuba´s vice President of the Council of State, Salvador Valdés Mesa will pay an official visit to South Africa from January 31 to February 2, 2017, within the mutual aim of consolidating the political and economic links between the two countries. He will meet with Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, and review with South African officials the state of the bilateral cooperation and the conditions to … [Read more...] about Cuba´s Vice President of the Council of State Salvador Valdés Mesa visits South Africa
UDM-DA: When the tail wags the dog
After the United Democratic Movement (UDM) failed to attend a full sitting of council yesterday, leaving their coalition partners the Democratic Alliance (DA) with two seats short of the required for a majority vote, the DA's opposition parties in the metro - ANC‚ EFF‚ UF‚ PA and AIC - walked out of the session leaving the DA powerless to make any decisions. Editor: Frankly - we as ratepayers should demand that every man/woman jack of council should be docked a day's pay for yesterday's lost … [Read more...] about UDM-DA: When the tail wags the dog
Two ANC Nelson Mandela Bay council members granted bail – [Video]
Two ANC Nelson Mandela Bay council members, Andile Lungisa and Gamalihleli Maqula have been granted one thousand rand bail each by the Port Elizabeth magistrate's court. The two handed themselves over to the police following a fight last week during a closed sitting of the metro council. They face charges of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. A shot was also fired into the roof of the council chambers during the fracas. It's still unknown who fired the shot. … [Read more...] about Two ANC Nelson Mandela Bay council members granted bail – [Video]
PE in the news: Noakes testified before Health Professions Council of SA
Noakes testified before Health Professions Council of SA: Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route): 083 913 3 866 (VAS rates apply) Whatsapp: 076 119 3395. Use the tag 'border' or 'garden' if you're messaging ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Chippa miss two penalties in Stars draw: Port Elizabeth - Chippa United missed two penalties as they were held to a 1-1 draw with Platinum … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Noakes testified before Health Professions Council of SA
Thuggery, hooliganism and ill-discipline an attack on our democracy
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
Bloody Battle in Council
Late this afternoon at the Nelson Mandela Bay Council meeting at the Wool Exchange Council Chambers, Military Road, a battle ensued between coalition parties and the official opposition, the ANC. https://twitter.com/AzolaMboniswa/status/791652309696704516 In the confusion it was reported that shots were fired and early reports were made that someone had been shot only to be refuted later by Mayoral Chief of Staff, Kristoff Adelbert. The fight in council occurred from a contested item … [Read more...] about Bloody Battle in Council
Back to Basics Training for new Councillors
Newly elected councillors will receive training on government’s Back to Basics programme to ensure they serve their community efficiently. This is according to Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs Deputy Minister Andries Nel who participated in a debate on the Local Government Elections in the National Assembly on Tuesday. He said going forward, particular attention will be paid to local economic development, implementing the local integrated development framework and … [Read more...] about Back to Basics Training for new Councillors
Lose your seat and still get paid
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Des van Rooyen has approved a once-off gratuity to be paid to qualifying non-returning councillors after the 3 August Local Government Elections. "National Treasury has already made available an amount of R309.3 million over the 2016 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) to pay the gratuity of the non-returning councillors," the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs said. In August 2011, the Independent … [Read more...] about Lose your seat and still get paid
Council meeting postponed to Thursday, 18 August 2016 at 10h00
Acting Municipal Manager, Johann Mettler advised today that the Council meeting of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality scheduled for Monday, 15 August 2016, has been rescheduled to Thursday, 18 August 2016, at 10h00, because a number of Councillors have either not received their Council agendas at all, or received them late. All other particulars, such as the venue of the meeting – the Auditorium of the Feather Market Centre in Baakens Street - remain the same. Members of the public who … [Read more...] about Council meeting postponed to Thursday, 18 August 2016 at 10h00
