When comparing the above two accounts one is struck by two things: Is @DannyJordaan an official account - if it is it is a very poor show The @AtholT account is a winner in terms of engagement. Danny Jordaan on Twitter: Tweets by DannyJordaan Athol Trollip on Twitter: Tweets by AtholT Things are really bleak when your Parody Account is busier than your own: Tweets by Diaspora_Danny … [Read more...] about #ItHasToBeSaid @AtholT vs @DannyJordaan
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On Danny leaving
Dear MyPE It is surprising that many people are surprised by Danny Jordaan's resignation as an "Ordinary" Councillor. A man with an independent outlook & self-respect would have never accepted to be used as a Shifting Spanner to swing the Political Pendulum from the DA to the ANC , as far as the Coloured Electorate is concerned ; which was the Ultimate MANDATE for Danny Jordaan. I am repeating that the GREATEST FreeThinker in the ANC was KAIZANA "Oliver Reginald" TAMBO , irrespective that … [Read more...] about On Danny leaving
Dear Andile Lungisa – Challenge Accepted
ANC councillors and former NYDA head, Andile Lungisa claimed that some of their counterparts, including former mayor Danny Jordaan, were locked out by security during the election of the Nelson Mandela Bay leadership in Port Elizabeth on 18 August 2016. The meeting was scheduled for 10:00 am and the gathered hacks were already postulating that the ANC was 'up to something' as their supporters were glaringly absent outside the Feathermarket Hall in Baakens Street, Port Elizabeth. Lungisa, … [Read more...] about Dear Andile Lungisa – Challenge Accepted
Proof – Danny Jordaan was at Council today
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
Danny Jordaan predicts 55% win in Nelson Mandela Bay
Prominent leaders have been spotted across the country making their mark in what is poised to be the largest ever Local Government Elections. African National Congress (ANC) mayoral candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay, Danny Jordaan, cast his vote in a rainy Port Elizabeth, this morning. During the 2011 Local Government Elections, the ANC won the Nelson Mandela Bay by 51.91 percent of the votes. Jordaan said he was expecting the ANC to win the metro by about 55 percent in this year's … [Read more...] about Danny Jordaan predicts 55% win in Nelson Mandela Bay
Danny Jordaan’s hiring of top lawyers confirms he has a serious corruption case to answer
Dear MyPE A News24 exposé has revealed that ANC Mayoral Candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay, Danny Jordaan, has hired top lawyers to defend himself in a corruption probe undertaken by the FBI. This probe was initiated following the confirmation that South African officials were involved in paying a $10 million bribe to secure the 2010 Soccer World Cup. To date, Danny Jordaan has denied his involvement in this corruption scandal, despite a letter, dated 10 December 2007, proving that he … [Read more...] about Danny Jordaan’s hiring of top lawyers confirms he has a serious corruption case to answer
We can Win Nelson Mandela Bay Speech Extract
The following is an extract from a speech delivered by DA Mayoral Candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay, Athol Trollip, at the DA's We Can Win Rally at the Missionvale Indoor Sports Centre, Nelson Mandela Bay, on Sunday 24 July 2016. Trollip was joined by DA Leader, Mmusi Maimane. In ten days from now, we will stand at voting stations across the Bay, and can vote for a different future. We are ten days from historic change in Nelson Mandela Bay. Momentum is building stronger than ever behind … [Read more...] about We can Win Nelson Mandela Bay Speech Extract
Thousands attend ANC Rally in Dan Qeqe Stadium, Zwide [video]
The ANC is pulling out all the stops to win the much contested Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality. Displaying its might in the Nelson Mandela Bay, it held the region's Siyanqoba rally at Dan Qeqe stadium, where thousands braved a wet and chilly weather to attend the event. ANC President Jacob Zuma delivered the key message. Danny Jordaan pointed out that the Metro now has R1.7 Billion in the bank. President Zuma said; "Only the ANC has changed laws to ensure that all of us are … [Read more...] about Thousands attend ANC Rally in Dan Qeqe Stadium, Zwide [video]
Plumber Danny
Ward Based Plumbers will be deployed within wards to deal with water leaks and related challenges. Their project scope will entail the verification, capturing information and installation of missing meters in low cost houses. It is estimated that there are approximately 20 000 low cost houses without water meters in the metro. Unmetered houses contribute to Non-Revenue Water and by this intervention the Municipality will reduce unaccounted for water which costs the municipality millions of … [Read more...] about Plumber Danny
Mayor Jordaan to hand over 2000 title deeds
Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor, Councillor Danny Jordaan will tomorrow (14 July 2016) hand over title deeds to more than a thousand government subsidised house (RDP) beneficiaries. The handover forms part of a programme by the municipality to restore dignity of the former marginalised and disadvantaged communities who have never formally owned a property in their lifetime. This restoration of dignity is done through provision of decent houses (with sanitation, electricity and water) and … [Read more...] about Mayor Jordaan to hand over 2000 title deeds
South African Social Security Agency celebrates 10 years
Minister Bathabile Dlamini and Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor also handed over blankets and gift packs to elderly people from the age of 90 and over. This event was part of the Mandela Month events that the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will host in celebration of the late struggle icon, Tata Nelson Mandela. More than 20 000 people, predominantly the elderly turned up at Dan Qeqe Stadium to attend the 10 years anniversary celebration of South African Social Security Agency … [Read more...] about South African Social Security Agency celebrates 10 years
Big plans for Bayworld as Nelson Mandela Bay takes over the facility
It was intergovernmental relations in action when the Eastern Cape MEC for Arts, Sport and Culture Pemmy Majodina and Nelson Mandela Bay's Executive Mayor, Cllr Danny Jordaan, officiated the signing of transfer of Bayworld Ocenarium to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality on Friday, July 1, 2016. The transfer of the facility falls within the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Five Year Plan, called the Five Golden Years Plan. The 5 Golden Years Plan was announced by the Executive Mayor last … [Read more...] about Big plans for Bayworld as Nelson Mandela Bay takes over the facility
Speech by the Executive Mayor, Dr Danny Jordaan, on the occasion of the signing of the memorandum of understanding of Bayworld – 1 July 2016
Programme Director, MEC of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Pemmy Majodina, Vice Chancellor of Nelson Mandela University, Professor Derrick Swartz, Mandela Bay Development Agency CEO, Dr Pierre Voges, Fellow councillors, Members of the media, Ladies and gentleman; I am delighted and honoured to be here with you on this occasion to sign the Memorandum of Understanding of the handover of Bayworld by the EC Provincial Government as represented by the MEC Pemmy Majodina of the Department of … [Read more...] about Speech by the Executive Mayor, Dr Danny Jordaan, on the occasion of the signing of the memorandum of understanding of Bayworld – 1 July 2016
Rastafarians against drugs
The Rastafarian Community of Nelson Mandela Bay, led by Rastafari Council Chairman Jerome Brown met with Executive Mayor Danny Jordaan and Council Speaker Maria Hermans to pledge their unconditional support towards the municipality initiatives to combat crime, drugs and gangsterism in the Northern Areas and Township communities. The Council Chairman also appealed to the Executive Mayor to allocate land for a church to be constructed, serving as a central point for the Rastafarians to … [Read more...] about Rastafarians against drugs
Sold out Stadium
The Executive Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Cllr Danny Jordaan, pledged the full support of the people of Nelson Mandela Bay and the Eastern Cape to the South African Rugby Team at a welcome breakfast he hosted this morning for Springbok Rugby coach Allister Coetzee and his technical team. The Springboks will be taking on Ireland at a sold out Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium tomorrow afternoon - 25 June 2016. "Today we are a proud City. One of our own is leading the Springbok … [Read more...] about Sold out Stadium
