Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: Democratic Alliance - DA South Africa's largest opposition party, the DA is led by Mmusi Maimane and grew out of what was the Democratic Party, founded in 1989. The DA won just over four million votes nationally in 2014, or 89 seats. The Democratic Alliance is the result of many parties and … [Read more...] about Democratic Alliance – 2019
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Required viewing as DA announces partners in local government
One will always compare people, parties, teams and styles. Today the media got a chance to compare press conference styles between the outgoing ANC and the incoming DA (with coalition partners). A plain white backdrop set the scene making it easier to concentrate on the message and not constantly wonder about bits of logo getting in the frame and rendering shots unusable was a good start. The message was quick, to the point and well rehearsed - no umming and aahing and welcoming the whole … [Read more...] about Required viewing as DA announces partners in local government
Athol Trollip’s Full Victory Speech in PE [Video]
On Saturday 6 August The Democratic Alliance held a victory rally on the Vuyisile Mini Square in front of the City Hall after winning the majority vote in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality 2016 Municipal Elections. Here Mayoral Candidate Athol Trollip thanks the voters for the DA's victory. … [Read more...] about Athol Trollip’s Full Victory Speech in PE [Video]
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
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
DA Adds Ward 49 to their tally
As at 11:15 am on 4 August 2016 with 58.27% of votes counted in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole the ANC has 8 Seats and the DA has 6. The DA has seats in: Ward 9: Western Hills, Westering, Tulbach, Linton Grange, Taybank, Framesby, Framesby North, Framesby Extension, Sunridge Park Ward 11: Algoa Park, Cradock Place, Korsten, Sidwell Ward 12: Parsons Vlei, Malabar, Morningside, Cotswold Extension, Cotswold, Francis Evatt Park Ward 13: Helenvale Ward 35: Chatty, Heath Park, … [Read more...] about DA Adds Ward 49 to their tally
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
Zuma must be impeached
The Democratic alliance says that; "Paying back the money is not enough." In a statement the DA said: Yesterday marked a significant moment in South Africa's democracy, as the Constitutional Court delivered its momentous judgement in the Nkandla saga. This judgement is an immense victory for democracy, for the Rule of Law, and for the people of South Africa to whom the President is ultimately accountable. In a Presidency defined by the capture of state institutions by the governing … [Read more...] about Zuma must be impeached
BCM DA candidate list
The Democratic Alliance (DA) today announced its candidates for both ward and proportional representation councillor positions in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. According to Buffalo City Constituency Leader Kevin Mileham MP, the candidates the DA has selected "represent a rich diversity, from all walks of life, and bring a combination of specific skills, youthful energy, and local government experience to the table." According to Mileham, the candidates were selected after a … [Read more...] about BCM DA candidate list
DA announces Ward and PR candidates for 2016 elections
The Democratic Alliance in Nelson Mandela Bay today announced its list of candidates, for the 2016 local government elections; "which we believe will usher in a new era of change and good governance under a DA administration in Nelson Mandela Bay," said Athol Trollip. Trollip noted that the DA had completed our candidate selection process before any of the opposition political parties saying that; "The DA has a candidate selection process that is designed to select the best, “fit for purpose” … [Read more...] about DA announces Ward and PR candidates for 2016 elections
DA victorious in two out of three contested wards
Dear MyPE We are delighted with our overwhelming, landslide victories in Ward 10 in the Northern Areas of Port Elizabeth and Ward 10 in Ndlambe Municipality. We are disappointed that we narrowly lost the closely contested Ward 40 by-election by 79 votes in Nelson Mandela Bay. The by-elections were held as a result of spectacular DA growth in the 2014 general election where DA Ward councillors Marshall von Buchenroder, Vicky Knoetze and Ross Purdon became members of the provincial … [Read more...] about DA victorious in two out of three contested wards
Zille says that Stats SA confirms that DA government creates most jobs in SA!
In a speech delivered by Helen Zille at a DA rally in Missionvale, Port Elizabeth today she said: Democrats, fellow South Africans, There are two days to go until Election Day. This Wednesday you have an opportunity to change South Africa for the better. In this election, political parties have been saying lots of different things. But there is one issue that is more important than any other: REAL JOBS. Jacob Zuma's speech on Sunday showed that he has no plan to create real jobs. … [Read more...] about Zille says that Stats SA confirms that DA government creates most jobs in SA!
Nqaba Bhanga joins the DA
The invite was to the Nangoza Jebe hall in New Brighton sent out by the DA to announce their new member. I am pleased to say that I am no stranger to the Nangoza Jebe Hall nor to areas deeper in the townships that are probably only visited by policemen and medical personnel. It has been a while, though, since I had to enter the townships in the middle of the night under a blanket in the boot of a car ......... Walking from outside towards the entrance to the hall I was followed by a fellow … [Read more...] about Nqaba Bhanga joins the DA
Splash or Flop: No News on Splash Festival
With two weeks until Easter, there has been no further news on who will be awarded the tender to host the annual Splash Festival. The Splash Festival is an annual event that attracts thousands of tourists to Nelson Mandela Bay and it appears likely that it may not take place for the first time in 23 years. The complete disregard for the residents, service providers as well as the thousands of tourists that will descend on Nelson Mandela Bay over Easter is disgraceful. The political … [Read more...] about Splash or Flop: No News on Splash Festival
A Metro In Crisis – Report to the Public Protector
The Democratic Alliance on 5 November 2012 sent a dossier of complaints to the Public Protector's office in Pretoria, highlighting the NMBM's ongoing mismanagement of resources, wasteful expenditure, lack of good governance and infringements of human rights enshrined in our Constitution. Our metro is the victim of a bad government, incapable of dealing with its mandate to deliver services and manage its resources effectively. The current infighting within the regional ANC is further … [Read more...] about A Metro In Crisis – Report to the Public Protector
