By June 2017, 1055 of 1181 available and funded municipal vacancies had been filled by the administration. 91 of these were critical vacancies, the filling of which will hugely support the government's effort to improve service delivery. The balance of the positions were either contractual, internal or standard vacancies. This could mean faster turnaround times for service delivery faults and smoother operations at customer care centres. Corporate Services MMC, Cllr Dean Biddulph, has … [Read more...] about 89% of Metro vacancies filled
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Internal Municipal forum for People with Disabilities launched
Municipal employees with disabilities are optimistic that the newly established Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality People with Disabilities Forum (NMBM-PWD-F) is the first step towards ending discrimination against the disabled and to afford them a fair chance to compete for the same career growth opportunities as their able-bodied colleagues. Mr Sandile Adam, Chairperson of the NMBM-PWD-F, welcomed the new development and said employees with disabilities feel spiritually and morally rejuvenated … [Read more...] about Internal Municipal forum for People with Disabilities launched
128 Critical Municipal Vacancies Filled since September 2016
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has in the last six months months filled 128 critical vacancies, with local city residents making up more than 50% of the appointees. As a result a number of departments are now better equipped to carry out their responsibilities, which will improve service delivery across the Metro. Under the leadership of MMC for Corporate Services, Cllr Dean Biddulph, the Municipality has expedited selection procedures in the interest of improving the Municipality's … [Read more...] about 128 Critical Municipal Vacancies Filled since September 2016
Free wifi access for NMMU students to learning sites
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University students are reminded that they can access the university's online learning portal for free from any of our seventeen public facilities equipped with wifi access. Launched in April 2016, the e-connect wifi project, enables students to do research for assignments or even online tests from certain municipal libraries and customer care centres. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) responsible for Corporate Services, Cllr … [Read more...] about Free wifi access for NMMU students to learning sites
Ward 2’s Road Working Dean
Dear MyPE When this ANC administration slashed the maintenance infrastructure budget last year by R123 million, it turned its back on the safety of our residents. Our streets are collapsing, littered with potholes, sinkholes and large-scale erosion, posing massive risk to road users on a daily basis. The ANC, by choosing not to renew the tender for hot tar, is responsible for forcing our people to use crumbling and dangerous roads. This tender should have been awarded over half a year … [Read more...] about Ward 2’s Road Working Dean
DA cannot support the city budget
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance will not be supporting the approval of the city budget in its current form in council tomorrow as it does not adequately address the demands of an opportunity city. We propose that the budget be referred back to the Budget monitoring committee so that the inputs of all parties can be properly considered. The proposed double digit increases of 9,5% for property rates, 12,2% for electricity, 13% for water, 12% for sanitation and 11% for refuse removal are … [Read more...] about DA cannot support the city budget
Battle of Maitland – pipe finally being repaired
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) is pleased to note that the Maitland main water supply pipe leak is finally receiving attention from the City, after sustained DA pressure on this issue. The tapir of this critical infrastructure was frustrated by the municipality confusing the repair process and peddling false information about the repairs, to cover up for its failures. The public have a right to know what is going on in their city and frank, timeous information is critical to … [Read more...] about Battle of Maitland – pipe finally being repaired
Metro water department failing residents as pipe loses megaliters
Dear MyPE Two weeks ago to the day, DA caucus leader Cllr Retief Odendaal and caucus spokesperson Cllr Dean Biddulph visited the Churchill main water pipeline which supplies Nelson Mandela Bay. The oversight visit was conducted after numerous complaints were received from residents that the municipality had failed to repair a potentially catastrophic leak on the supply line at the Maitland River lagoon. Today, we revisited the site to establish what progress had been made in respect … [Read more...] about Metro water department failing residents as pipe loses megaliters
Bungling by metro costs both a great administrator and city coffers
Dear MyPE The news that Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has been ordered to pay former city manager Dr Lindiwe Msengana-Ndlela a substantial court settlement, completely vindicates both the former City Manager and also the DA's position throughout this unfortunate scandalous affair. The metro has once again shot itself in the foot by choosing to defend yet another weak legal case which had very little prospect of success. The fact that the city did not call a single witness in defense of … [Read more...] about Bungling by metro costs both a great administrator and city coffers
NMB residents face yet another water emergency
Dear MyPE In spite of numerous attempts to get a response from the service delivery JOC, many city residents were compelled to send pictures and requests to the DA, asking for our assistance and intervention in resolving this serious concern. At a site visit to investigate the reported water leak on the city main water pipeline this morning, Cllrs Retief Odendaal and Dean Biddulph were shocked to discover a massive water leak that has yet to be repaired. As a result, kilolotres of … [Read more...] about NMB residents face yet another water emergency
Say #NoToXenophobia
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) leadership attended a city leadership meeting convened on Sunday, 19 April 2015, due to the recent outbreak of xenophobic attacks where we recommended that Disaster Management be placed on high alert and ensure that they have a concrete plan to assist with any eventuality that may arise from any possible related incidents. In addition, we have called for the establishment of a city help desk to assist any foreign residents in distress. The Nelson … [Read more...] about Say #NoToXenophobia
Third consecutive NMB qualified audit shock
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance notes with extreme concern the fact that the Auditor General has expressed a third consecutive qualified audit opinion for the NMB municipality. There are a number of reasons for this and it is our considered opinion that the situation is unlikely to change. It is incumbent on ourselves as the official opposition to present the public with the unvarnished truth as to the extent of the challenges that face our city. Dealing specifically with the Mid-Term … [Read more...] about Third consecutive NMB qualified audit shock
DA Nelson Mandela Bay caucus walks in rejection of undemocratic behaviour by council Speaker
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance NMB caucus walked out of council in protest on 13 November, following a spectacular failure on the part of the Speaker, Cllr Maria Hermans, to administer council Rules of Order in an impartial manner. The blatant ANC bias on display in a dismal performance reminiscent of recent similar behaviour towards opposition parties in parliament, can only be described as vintage Baleka Mbete. The Speaker not only failed to apply the rules of order as … [Read more...] about DA Nelson Mandela Bay caucus walks in rejection of undemocratic behaviour by council Speaker
Ward 9 News May 2014
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 2 councillor, Dean Biddulph’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 9 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. Dear Ward 2 Friends With the election now out of the way, I thought it appropriate to drop a quick note to thank the Ward 2 voters who turned out and who helped to significantly increase our vote in the metro. The elections are now a thing of the past and the result for Ward 2 showed that … [Read more...] about Ward 9 News May 2014
Volunteers needed for 7 May elections
Dear Friends For us to be able to put our best foot forward and to professionally manage each voting station on election day, 7 May 2014, we need the help of a considerable number of volunteers. If you are a supporter and are keen to make a contribution, this letter is directed towards you. Please can you let me know if you are able to offer up some of your time to help us on election day, even if it is for one shift. Any assistance is truly appreciated and thanks if you are one of the … [Read more...] about Volunteers needed for 7 May elections
