Dear MyPE The DA has today delivered a Letter of Demand to Danny Jordaan, that he revokes his Executive Instruction to remove the DA's “Danny Jordaan, proudly brought to you by Jacob Zuma” billboard. Jordaan has until 17:00 today to unban the billboard, failing which the DA will seek urgent remedy in the High Court, against Jordaan. The DA contends that Danny Jordaan acted unlawfully and unjustly in removing the DA's billboard, simply because the ugly truth of the billboard is … [Read more...] about 5:00 pm Deadline issued to Jordaan to unban billboard
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Executive Mayor Congratulates April and Coetzee
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Danny Jordaan would like to congratulate Lusapho April, who has made history by winning the Hannover Marathon in Germany three times and Allister Coetzee on his appointment as the new coach of the Springboks. We are immensely proud of the two trailblazers who are making Nelson Mandela Bay proud. Lusapho April has been a force to be reckoned with in the long distance running circuit while Allister Cootzee has had an uncanny ability to produce … [Read more...] about Executive Mayor Congratulates April and Coetzee
Jordaan abandons “Mayoral Imbizo” in ongoing evasion of accountability
The following is an extract from a speech delivered by DA Mayoral Candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay, Athol Trollip, at a public meeting in Colleen Glen last night. Mayor Danny Jordaan has this evening abandoned the residents of Nelson Mandela Bay, and undermined accountability by not showing up for his "mayoral imbizo" in Colchester. After indefinitely cancelling his State of the Metro Address, Jordaan has now ditched his own mayoral imbizo, in the face of a growing list of ANC broken … [Read more...] about Jordaan abandons “Mayoral Imbizo” in ongoing evasion of accountability
Metro Successes
"Municipal successes over the last nine months since Executive Mayor Dr Danny Jordaan took office is a barometer of his ability to do more." Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Dr Danny Jordaan envisioned Nelson Mandela Bay as potentially the best coastal city on the African continent if the great work of his administration over the last nine months can be continued for a number of years. At the only Mayoral Outreach session for this week at the Port Elizabeth City Hall on … [Read more...] about Metro Successes
Easter Wishes from NMB Metro Executive Mayor
On behalf of the Council and administration of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, I wish all the many Christian residents of our city a blessed Easter weekend. I trust that you will enjoy this time of reflection with your family and be bolstered with a spiritual reawakening. During this time we are reminded of the values Nelson Mandela stood for, the icon we are named after. A man whose legacy is steeped in the Christian faith. He was a peacemaker and a development agent whose religious … [Read more...] about Easter Wishes from NMB Metro Executive Mayor
The Langa Massacre
The Langa Massacre in 1985 was one of the defining moments in the fight against Apartheid prompting better services to honour victims. The Langa Massacre in 1985 was one of the defining moments in the fight against Apartheid, since a State of Emergency was declared after the Maduna Road bloodbath marking the beginning of the end of Apartheid rule. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Dr Danny Jordaan said: “You, the people of Langa, Kwanobuhle and more specifically those who are … [Read more...] about The Langa Massacre
Deputy President Ramaphosa & Minister of Higher Education Blade Nzimande confirmed for Human Rights Day event
South African Deputy President, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, Minister of Higher Education Dr Blade Nzimande and Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Dr Danny Jordaan will officiate at the Human Rights Day event on Monday, 21 March in Uitenhage. Ramaphosa, Nzimande and Jordaan will also lead symbolic wreath-laying ceremonies at the Uitenhage Massacre Memorial site in Maduna Road, Langa at 09:00 and at the Kwanobuhle Cemetery (10:00) – the final resting place of the 1985 victims. This will be … [Read more...] about Deputy President Ramaphosa & Minister of Higher Education Blade Nzimande confirmed for Human Rights Day event
NMB Metro Police Force by 1 April 2016
"You cannot fly a plane without a pilot!" In council on Wednesday 9 March Mayor Danny Jordaan announced that the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro police force would be operational on 1 April 2016. Predictably this sparked rage by members of the council who berated the metro for their recent 'rent-a-cop' programme. Jordaan said the delay has been as a result of a reshuffle within the unit, which saw two people stepping down and clarifying by saying the need to appoint the head of the metro … [Read more...] about NMB Metro Police Force by 1 April 2016
“Lot of Sound No Substance” – Danny Jordaan
In the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality Council meeting on 6 March 2016, the Executive Mayor Danny Jordaan came out firing against opposition parties saying that they were all; " A Lot of Sound and No Substance." Here he spanks DA Councillor Retief Odendaal for his remarks that the people of Uitenhage have been without water for 24 hours. Unfortunately the egg landed back on Jordaan's face later in the day when it was proven that the fixed leak had burst again and that the … [Read more...] about “Lot of Sound No Substance” – Danny Jordaan
Mayor Jordaan misleads NMB, with Speaker Hermans’ protection
Dear MyPE Mayor Jordaan has today in council misled the people of Nelson Mandela Bay by claiming that the water crisis in Uitenhage, Kwanobuhle, Despatch and Daleview has been resolved. While holding up his cellular phone in council, Jordaan referred to an SMS which claimed that water supply had already been restored, presenting it as fact when this is absolutely not the case. The situation on the ground tells a different story with tens of thousands of our people still forced to walk long … [Read more...] about Mayor Jordaan misleads NMB, with Speaker Hermans’ protection
The most popular personality in Nelson Mandela Bay
IN an interview with Leadership Online and talking about the upcoming Local Government Elections it is clear that Jeff Radebe is concerned, to say the least, that the ANC’s support is eroding. “The first point to be made is that we believe in the democracy of our people and their freedom of choice. In fact, the constitutional democracy that we enjoy in South Africa today is because of the role that the ANC has played in the struggle for freedom and justice and, more particularly after 1994, … [Read more...] about The most popular personality in Nelson Mandela Bay
Community Issues Raised
The second day of Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Imbizo sessions in Nangoza Jebe Hall continued with a lot of enthusiasm and robust constructive discussions between Executive Mayor, his Mayoral Committee and the people of New Brighton, Kwazakhele and the surrounding areas. The Mayoral Committee was accompanied by Executive Directors of all the municipal directorates. The sessions started with presentations from all Executive Directors about their plans for the people of the areas that … [Read more...] about Community Issues Raised
On the Mayoral Outreach Campaign
Uitenhage grabbed the opportunity to interact with Executive Mayor Dr Danny Jordaan during the first instalment of the Mayoral Outreach yesterday. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Dr Danny Jordaan said life will be breathed into the Uitenhage Town Hall with the appointment of senior municipal personnel in Uitenhage and hard work will be put in to restore the Garden Town brand Uitenhage used to carry. Assistant Directors of different service delivery departments will be … [Read more...] about On the Mayoral Outreach Campaign
Imbizo kicks off (get it?) in Uitenhage
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Danny Jordaan kicked off his Mayoral Imbizo sessions today in Uitenhage with a session with Uitenhage Community Leadership representatives at Uitenhage Town Hall at 14h00. That session will be followed by a visit in Moeggesukkel where he will interact with members of that community. The Mayoral Imbizo will be at 17h00 at Allan Ridge Community Hall. … [Read more...] about Imbizo kicks off (get it?) in Uitenhage
One of the Mayors better meetings – #MissSA2016
Miss SA hopefuls Luyolo Mngonyama and Mikaela Oosthuizen enjoyed lighter moments and words of encouragement with Dr Danny Jordaan. "You are already winners," said Executive Mayor Dr Danny Jordaan to bubbly Eastern Cape Miss SA finalists Luyolo Mngonyama and Mikaela Oosthuizen during a quick visit at his office at the Port Elizabeth City Hall yesterday. Mngonyama and Oosthuizen, both Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University students, reached the final twelve in the tough competition where the … [Read more...] about One of the Mayors better meetings – #MissSA2016
