Following the commitment by Executive Mayor, Dr Danny Jordaan, to take council back to the people and the subsequent overwhelming positive feedback after last week’s Nangoza Jebe Hall sitting, the Council of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will convene at the Uitenhage Indoor Sports Centre on Thursday, 4 June at 10am. Speaker of Council, Cllr Maria Hermans, summoned the Special Council Meeting as a continuation of the previous sitting where Dr Jordaan was unanimously elected Executive … [Read more...] about Uitenhage sitting for council
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Danny is in
Port Elizabeth - Danny Jordaan was elected, unopposed, as the new mayor of the Nelson Mandela metro in the Eastern Cape this morning. This comes despite opposition parties joining forces and staying away from the Special Council Meeting at the Nangoza Jebe Hall in New Brighton where Jordaan had been sworn in. Councillors that attended cheered as Jordaan stepped up to address the meeting. Congratulations to the new Mayor from MyPE - let us hope and pray that he will put Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Danny is in
NMB Mayor – The good and bad
Port Elizabeth - The ANC-controlled Nelson Mandela Bay metro's new mayor Danny Jordaan is expected to be sworn in during a special council meeting on Thursday. It may however not be an easy feat for the ruling party in the metro, as opposition parties have threatened to stay away from the meeting and some ANC councillors have reportedly threatened to sabotage Jordaan's election. The ANC would need a quorum of 61 seats in the council to appoint Jordaan. If all opposition party councillors … [Read more...] about NMB Mayor – The good and bad
Road and Library Closure for Special Council Meeting
Due to the Special Council meeting that will be held at Nangoza Jebe Hall on May 28, 2015 the following roads will be closed for the duration of the meeting, that is 08h00-15h00: Ntshekisa Road from Ngesi Street to Norongo Street - motorists are requested to divert into Skomolo Street. The library based at Nangoza Jebe Hall will also be closed for the day. Nelson Mandela Bay would like to apologise for any inconvenience that may be caused by these closures. … [Read more...] about Road and Library Closure for Special Council Meeting
Four Eastern Cape councillors suspended
Four Eastern Cape councillors in the Inkwanca local municipality have been suspended from the ANC for five years for ignoring a directive on the handling of a forensic report into alleged corruption. The ANC's national disciplinary committee (NDC) dismissed the councillors appeal after the provincial disciplinary committee (PDC) found them guilty, national chairperson Derek Hanekom said. The four - Ntandazo Qamngwana, Ntsikelelo Cwebi, Kem Jonga and Nombulelo Yaliwe - were found guilty … [Read more...] about Four Eastern Cape councillors suspended
IFP calls for ‘self-centered’ Danny Jordaan to resign
"Danny Jordaan has come to a crossroads - he needs to decide whether he will continue to pursue his ambitions of being mayor of Nelson Mandela Municipality or remain the president of the South African Football Association - he cannot have his cake and eat it" said IFP spokesperson on Sport, Mr Pretros Sithole MP. The IFP believes that Danny Jordaan must resign from his post at SAFA immediately. "By accepting the mayoral post Danny Jordaan has shown himself to be a blatant ANC member and he … [Read more...] about IFP calls for ‘self-centered’ Danny Jordaan to resign
DA asks; “Is Safa neutral in matters of politics and religion”
The Democratic Alliance is claiming that SA Football Association's constitution precludes Danny Jordaan from staying on as its president if he takes up the job of Nelson Mandela Bay mayor. According to article 3.1 of the constitution: "Safa is neutral in matters of politics and religion". The opposition party was concerned that because Jordaan was deployed by the African National Congress it would compromise the principle of independence required for the role of officebearer of Safa, … [Read more...] about DA asks; “Is Safa neutral in matters of politics and religion”
Mayoral appointment exposed for what it is
Dear MyPE Yesterday's appointment of Danny Jordaan (SAFA president) as the new Nelson Mandela Bay Metro mayor was ostensibly done to turn the woeful metro administration around. This is tantamount to shuffling the deck chairs on the Titanic because the real problem in this metro is a broken ANC administration. This fact is undisputed because even the ANC and the president have recognised this in the appointment of an interim task team to replace the regional ANC executive. This is also … [Read more...] about Mayoral appointment exposed for what it is
Danny’s ‘Poisoned Chalice’
Port Elizabeth - Opposition parties have not been very receptive to the announcement that SA Football Association boss Danny Jordaan has been appointed Nelson Mandela Bay mayor by the ruling ANC. The Congress of the People said it believed Jordaan made a big mistake accepting the job. "His judgement has let him down," Cope spokesperson Dennis Bloem said in a statement. "Danny is a very well respected person in the country and particularly so in sports circles. He has worked assiduously … [Read more...] about Danny’s ‘Poisoned Chalice’
No need for Jordaan to resign
Danny Jordaan does not have to resign from his job at the South African Football Association (Safa) following his appointment as Nelson Mandela Bay mayor, as his position is a non-executive one, a Safa spokesperson said. "The president of rugby is not employed by rugby, the president of cricket is not employed by cricket, the presidents of all other associations across the globe are not employed by the associations," Safa spokesperson Dominique Chimhavi told News24 on Tuesday. "It's a norm … [Read more...] about No need for Jordaan to resign
Just who is Daniel Alexander “Danny” Jordaan?
Danny Jordaan was born in Port Elizabeth to parents Maxine and Alexandre Jordaan who had a family home in Bethelsdorp. He became involved in anti-apartheid activities by joining the South African Students' Organisation (SASO) in the early 1970s, an organisation founded by Steve Biko in order to defend the rights of black students. Later, Jordaan also became a member of the United Democratic Front and the African National Congress (ANC). With a home in Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, Jordaan … [Read more...] about Just who is Daniel Alexander “Danny” Jordaan?
Jordaan must resign
The Economic Freedom Fighters want Danny Jordaan to resign from the SA Football Association following his new appointment as Nelson Mandela Bay mayor. "Jordaan must resign from the association since he has chosen active politics and life as an ANC politician," national spokesman Mbuyiseni Ndlozi said in a statement on Tuesday. "Jordaan must also resign to ensure that he does not render a body, that should be neutral and rally everyone regardless of their political affiliation, … [Read more...] about Jordaan must resign
Business congratulates Danny Jordaan
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber President Mandla Madwara and Chief Executive Kevin Hustler jointly congratulated new incoming Nelson Mandela Bay incoming Executive Mayor, Danny Jordaan saying; "The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber congratulates Danny Jordaan on his appointment as the new Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and Bicks Ndoni as his Deputy Mayor. On behalf of the business community, we wish Jordaan the very best in his new role, which offers an … [Read more...] about Business congratulates Danny Jordaan
Danny Jordaan to retain position as SAFA President and Mayor
Despite the appointment Danny Jordaan as the new executive mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality on Monday, the country’s football governing body has confirmed that Jordaan will not relinquish his position and duties at SAFA as the organisation's president. SAFA spokesperson Dominic Chimhavi confirmed to Sport24 in an exclusive interview that the 63-year-old will continue with his duties inside the SAFA house despite his top appointment in the Friendly City. Chimhavi also hinted … [Read more...] about Danny Jordaan to retain position as SAFA President and Mayor
Danny Jordaan – 4th Mayor in 6 Years
Port Elizabeth – President of the South African Football Association, Danny Jordaan, has been selected by the ANC as the new mayor for Nelson Mandela Bay. Jordaan, who hails from Port Elizabeth and who was instrumental in securing the FIFA 2010 World Cup, has been selected to replace 83-year-old Benson Fihla, who must still tender his resignation. At a press conference today, ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe said Jordaan was one of three changes to top municipal leadership. Deputy … [Read more...] about Danny Jordaan – 4th Mayor in 6 Years
