IN comparison with the 2011 Municipal Elections results the African National Congress only had ONE Ward experience an increase in voter support - Ward 29 - over all 36 Wards they won in the 2016 Nelson Mandela Bay Elections. All other ANC wards experienced a drop in support from a high of -35.68% (Knight Mali - Ward 25) to -3.9% (Nomkitha Butana - Ward 60). Of the 22 Wards under the control of the Democratic Alliance, FIFTEEN experienced an increase in voter support: Ward 51, Ward 6, Ward … [Read more...] about Drop in ANC support across all wards
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It’s Official as DA Win
As at 1:00 pm on 5 August 2016 with 100% of votes counted in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole the DA, with 46.71% of the vote has wrested control of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality from the ANC who have ruled from the onset of the democratic South Africa. The Democratic Alliance grabbed the last seat of Ward 37 (Arcadia, Kwadesi) with 68.97% of the votes cast. In the Ward Elections the ANC has 36 Seats, the DA has 23 and the EFF has 1 seat. In the combined Ward and PR results the DA … [Read more...] about It’s Official as DA Win
Victory song for the DA or EFF?
After reading the lyrics to our Ward Councillor Lament - Wardless, my mate Edward suggested that the song below could be the DA Victory Song, BUT, I am erring on it being the victory song for the Economic Freedom (Fury) Fighters who have just secured their historic first seat (Ward 43) in the NMB municipal elections. Turn your speakers UP, and tweet/share which party you think the song fits best. … [Read more...] about Victory song for the DA or EFF?
ANC concedes to DA in Nelson Mandela Bay
Conceding defeat after 98.43% of votes were counted the ANC's Jackson Mthembu said; "We did not lose to a better party. We lost it because of our own doing" The Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole's 609 217 registered voters presently stand at a voter turnout of 63.57% with 6 893 spoilt votes from the 379 697 cast and counted. The official announcement will be made by the IEC once the remaining five Ward results are announced. With over 989% of the votes counted and the DA on 46.65% eyes will … [Read more...] about ANC concedes to DA in Nelson Mandela Bay
Which politicians will sleep with their opposition?
In the hotly contested Nelson Mandela Bay early on the morning of 5 August 2016 the DA held 46.65%, the ANC 40.99% and the EFF 5.07% of the total votes cast in the 2016 Municipal Elections. With 5 Wards left to be announced in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro - Wards 2 (probably to the DA), 37 (Close run between DA and ANC), 43 (Could this be the EFF's only seat?), 47 (Probably ANC) and 59 (Probably ANC) - the Democratic Alliance's eyes will be turning to a coalition for that vital over 50% vote … [Read more...] about Which politicians will sleep with their opposition?
Four Wards to go, the score is 34-21and the EFF gets muscle
As at 5:15 am on 5 August 2016 with 98.43% of votes counted in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole the ANC has 34 Seats and the DA has 21. At this moment in time it looks like the EFF will be the Kingmaker - one wonders which of the two other leading parties will be climbing out of a warm EFF bed this morning and grabbing a quick cuddle before heading off to work? With 5 Wards left to be announced - Wards 2, 37, 43, 47 and 59 - overall support for the DA slipped further to 46.65%, the ANC … [Read more...] about Four Wards to go, the score is 34-21and the EFF gets muscle
At 4:30 the score is 17-12
As at 4:30 pm on 4 August 2016 with 73.62% of votes counted in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole the ANC has 17 Seats and the DA has 12. At this time the ANC won Ward 16 - Kwazakhele and Ward 23 - . Overall support for the DA slipped back under the 50% mark to 49.49%, the ANC climbed to 39.25% and the EFF climbed to 4.87%. The DA has seats in: Ward 5: Millard Grange, Mount Croix, North End, Central, South End Ward 8: Kabega Park, Willow Glen, Glenroy Park, Weybridge Park, Brymore, … [Read more...] about At 4:30 the score is 17-12
ANC adds Ward 20
As at 3:15 pm on 4 August 2016 with 72.44% of votes counted in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole the ANC has 15 Seats and the DA has 11. At this time the ANC won Ward 20 - Kwazakhele. Overall support for the DA climbed back over the 50% mark to 50.23%, the ANC slipped to 38.79% and the EFF slipped to 4.72%. The DA has seats in: Ward 5: Millard Grange, Mount Croix, North End, Central, South End Ward 8: Kabega Park, Willow Glen, Glenroy Park, Weybridge Park, Brymore, Ben Kamma, … [Read more...] about ANC adds Ward 20
It’s 13 – 11 at 2:30
As at 2:30 pm on 4 August 2016 with 71.65% of votes counted in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole the ANC has 13 Seats and the DA has 11. At this time the ANC has stopped the march of the DA across the Northern Areas wards and won Ward 29 - Booysen Park and Bloemendal and Ward 31 - Missionvale and Bethelsdorp. Overall support for the DA has slipped to 50.06%, the ANC has 38.5% and the EFF 4.68%. The DA has seats in: Ward 5:Millard Grange, Mount Croix, North End, Central, South End … [Read more...] about It’s 13 – 11 at 2:30
The right people and the right plan for Fort Hare
The following remarks were delivered by the DA Leader, Mmusi Maimane, at the University of Fort Hare, East London Campus, where he was addressing students ahead of the SRC Elections scheduled to take place on Thursday, 21 April 2016. The Leader was joined by DA Eastern Cape Provincial Leader, Athol Trollip MPL, Provincial Chairperson, Veliswa Mvenya MPL, DA Eastern Cape Provincial Executive Council Member, Nqaba Bhanga MP, DA Youth Interim Leader, Yusuf Cassim MP, and UFH SRC President, Busisiwe … [Read more...] about The right people and the right plan for Fort Hare
DA to hold reaction press conference in front of PE City Hall
Tomorrow, 14 April 2016, DA Mayoral Candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay, Athol Trollip will meet with DA Metro and Caucus Leadership in front of PE's City Hall to hold a reaction press conference at 9:30 am. The DA was due to hold a mass protest against Zuma's corruption tomorrow in front of City Hall but this was blocked by the municipality. Danny Jordaan’s ANC-led municipality is protecting Jacob Zuma from public action against his corruption and constitutional abuse. The DA will … [Read more...] about DA to hold reaction press conference in front of PE City Hall
DA Makana announces candidates for 2016 elections
On behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Ndrew Whitfield announced the 2016 list of DA councillor candidates for the Makana Municipality. The DA recently concluded a rigorous candidate selection process which has produced the best candidates from the pool of applicants who made themselves available to contest the 2016 local elections. Whitfield said; "Between 2009 and 2014 the DA doubled its support in the Makana Municipality and I am confident that we will continue to grow in the 2016 … [Read more...] about DA Makana announces candidates for 2016 elections
East Cape DA Mayoral Candidates named
The DA mayoral electoral college met yesterday in Nelson Mandela Bay to elect mayoral candidates in three more strategic municipalities in the province. The electoral college is made up of ten delegates from the federal executive, ten delegates nominated by the Provincial executive and ten delegates respectively from the relevant constituency. The successful candidates are: Mrs Elza van Lingen ( NCOP MP) for the Kouga municipality. Ms Yolande Le Roux for the Koukamma … [Read more...] about East Cape DA Mayoral Candidates named
Dalindyebo acted like medieval despot
Abathembu King Buleyekhaya Dalindyebo had three years shaved off his 15-year jail sentence on a raft of charges, in a Supreme Court of Appeal ruling handed down on Thursday. He succeeded only in having his conviction on a charge of culpable homicide and the accompanying 10-year jail sentence set aside. The SCA dismissed the rest of his appeal. In 2009, the Eastern Cape High Court sentenced him to in effect 15 years for seven counts of kidnapping, three of assault, three of arson, and one … [Read more...] about Dalindyebo acted like medieval despot
The ANC’s greatest crime
Port Elizabeth - The African National Congress's greatest crime is not Nkandla, but a poor education system, Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane said on Tuesday. "The ANC's greatest crime is not Nkandla, it is the fact that they have failed the education system of South Africa. It is a crime that on June 16, 21 years later, our education is considered one of the worst in the world," he said at a Youth Day event at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Young people could not be asked … [Read more...] about The ANC’s greatest crime
