As at 4:30 pm on 4 August 2016 with 73.62% of votes counted in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole the ANC has 17 Seats and the DA has 12. At this time the ANC won Ward 16 - Kwazakhele and Ward 23 - . Overall support for the DA slipped back under the 50% mark to 49.49%, the ANC climbed to 39.25% and the EFF climbed to 4.87%. The DA has seats in: Ward 5: Millard Grange, Mount Croix, North End, Central, South End Ward 8: Kabega Park, Willow Glen, Glenroy Park, Weybridge Park, Brymore, … [Read more...] about At 4:30 the score is 17-12
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ANC adds Ward 20
As at 3:15 pm on 4 August 2016 with 72.44% of votes counted in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole the ANC has 15 Seats and the DA has 11. At this time the ANC won Ward 20 - Kwazakhele. Overall support for the DA climbed back over the 50% mark to 50.23%, the ANC slipped to 38.79% and the EFF slipped to 4.72%. The DA has seats in: Ward 5: Millard Grange, Mount Croix, North End, Central, South End Ward 8: Kabega Park, Willow Glen, Glenroy Park, Weybridge Park, Brymore, Ben Kamma, … [Read more...] about ANC adds Ward 20
I can’t wait to enjoy the fruits of economic freedom
In the lead up to the 3 August 2016 elections we are seeing many comments on Social Media from supporters of the EFF that say; "I can't wait to enjoy the fruits of economic freedom". The accepted definition of Economic Freedom in relation to government requires that government provide infrastructure and policies to support their citizens ability to profit from their own ideas and labour, to work, produce, consume, own, trade, and invest according to their own choices. Thomas Jefferson … [Read more...] about I can’t wait to enjoy the fruits of economic freedom
Punches thrown in Parliament [video]
Punches were thrown in Parliament on Tuesday as Parliament protection services were called on to escort Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MPs out of the house. The above video is the lead up to the fracas that took place in Parliament on 17 April 2016. A brutal fistfight broke out in the South African parliament Tuesday as security guards ejected opposition lawmakers in an ugly fracas that underlined heightened political tensions over Jacob Zuma's presidency. About 20 Economic Freedom … [Read more...] about Punches thrown in Parliament [video]
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
Malema: “Maybe in Nkandla everyone is working permanently”
Port Elizabeth – Workers are still being exploited by labour brokers, are underpaid and deserve a minimum wage of at least R4 500, Economic Freedom Fighters' leader Julius Malema said on Friday. "Everything we have in our lives is due to workers. The food you eat is produced by the workers, the clothes you wear, the cars you drive, your house you have, your safety, are all provided by the workers," he said at the party's Worker's Day rally in Motherwell, Port Elizabeth. "When we speak of … [Read more...] about Malema: “Maybe in Nkandla everyone is working permanently”
Malema: “This municipality is permanently in a crisis”
Port Elizabeth - Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema told residents of the Nelson Mandela Bay metro in the Eastern Cape on Friday that the party was working to take control of it. Thousands of people clad in red, descended on the NU1 Cricket Grounds in Motherwell to listen to Malema, standing in long queues to get into the stadium. Outside, vendors were kept busy selling EFF branded T-shirts, caps and red berets. The rally started at 10:00, with EFF Leader, Julius Malema, … [Read more...] about Malema: “This municipality is permanently in a crisis”
Pay Back the Money
Coming to enjoy the sun at the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens were this delegation from parliament - at least we presume they were from there as they brought a message that they were obviously hoping Jacob would read - we have it on good authority that someone reads MyPE to him every day - normally in words of four letters but still acknowledging nonetheless. Of course the reason why people want him to "Pay Back the Money" is because it is "Lekker Hier"! A selection of fan images from the … [Read more...] about Pay Back the Money
New MPs sworn in – some in overalls and maid’s outfits
The country's 400 new Members of Parliament have been sworn in by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng. The Chief Justice presided over the swearing in ceremony of the members representing 13 political parties, who won seats in the May 7 General Elections. In batches of 10, the new MPs made an oath and affirmed faithfulness to the Republic and obedience to the Constitution. The first group included President Jacob Zuma, Cyril Ramaphosa, Malusi Gigaba, Naledi Pandor, Jeff Radebe, Fikile … [Read more...] about New MPs sworn in – some in overalls and maid’s outfits
Could AIC making it to Parliament be a case of mistaken identity?
Results streaming in at the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) Results Operations Centre, indicate that three new political parties will take up seats in Parliament, following the 2014 General Elections. The newcomers are the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) lead by Julius Malema, the National Freedom Party (NFP) and the African Independent Congress (AIC). By 10am on Friday, the EFF had garnered 1 039 747 votes, the NFP had bagged 272 300 and the AIC had 90 833 votes. For a seat in … [Read more...] about Could AIC making it to Parliament be a case of mistaken identity?
