During a conversation around the upcoming National Elections with a fellow scribe earlier this week he pointed out a further reason why people are very reluctant to NOT vote for the ruling party. We are all aware that the National Party were extremely good at ensuring that they reserved all government jobs for supporters (by definition all white and mostly male). We are aware of the culture of patronage that was created by the National Party - directed towards their voters - mostly white … [Read more...] about Our Country is in Massive Poofy Kakka Wee Wee
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Elections, Erections and Pithy Predictions
2024 is, like every other National Election year, being touted by anyone with an iron in the fire as a 'watershed' election, as our '1994 moment on repeat' and as 'the year the ANC gets a hiding'. Such is the excitement in the Red camp that they are advertising the upcoming ballot as an 'erection', the Blue guys and their allies are predicting a coalition government at the very least. The 'former freedom fighters' have thrown a spanner in the works by emerging as a very credible threat - … [Read more...] about Elections, Erections and Pithy Predictions
South Africa municipal elections: Who are the winners and losers? – Gqeberha in the News
South Africa municipal elections: Who are the winners and losers?: The governing African National Congress (ANC) has dipped below 50% of the vote for the first time in South Africa's democratic history. Results from Monday's local elections have left the party of ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. In-form Warriors and Lions go head-to-head in Gqeberha in 4-Day Domestic series: The Central Gauteng Lions and the Eastern Province Warriors, the only two victorious teams from the opening round of … [Read more...] about South Africa municipal elections: Who are the winners and losers? – Gqeberha in the News
2021 Municipal Elections | ANC hopes to reclaim Nelson Mandela Bay – Gqeberha in the News
2021 Municipal Elections | ANC hopes to reclaim Nelson Mandela Bay: In Gqeberha, questions remain about free and fair elections as multiple irregularities were recorded on the voters' roll. Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Photo Essay: The Rural Vote: Many in urban areas take voting in comfort for granted, often in big halls, undercover at easily accessible venues. For rural folk, voting often means a long walk, rain, inaccessible roads, no public ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Khaya … [Read more...] about 2021 Municipal Elections | ANC hopes to reclaim Nelson Mandela Bay – Gqeberha in the News
2021 Municipal elections | Eligible voters cast special votes – Gqeberha in the News
2021 Municipal elections | Eligible voters cast special votes: This is a litmus test for the IEC, which says it's ready for the local government elections on Monday. Voting will be taking place amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the fear of a resurgence of infections ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Hill-Lewis: I am confident about my chances of being CT mayor: Hill-Lewis was present at Pinelands High School in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon as DA Federal Council chairperson Helen Zille cast … [Read more...] about 2021 Municipal elections | Eligible voters cast special votes – Gqeberha in the News
South Africa’s power cuts a key issue in local elections – Gqeberha in the News
South Africa's power cuts a key issue in local elections: As South Africa heads into crucial local elections Monday, the country has been hit by a series of crippling power blackouts that many critics say highlight poor governance. With South African ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Maimane confident independent candidates will do well on Monday: Independent candidate, Eric Makhesi has campaigned alongside One SA leader, Mmusi Maimane in Gqeberha. Maimane is campaigning on behalf of 300 … [Read more...] about South Africa’s power cuts a key issue in local elections – Gqeberha in the News
South Africa’s power cuts a key issue in local elections – Gqeberha in the News
South Africa's power cuts a key issue in local elections: and the Nelson Mandela Bay metropolitan area that includes Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth). The main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, governs Cape Town and has formed coalitions with ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Watch a Video: … [Read more...] about South Africa’s power cuts a key issue in local elections – Gqeberha in the News
DA unveils its elections manifesto in Nelson Mandela Bay – Gqeberha in the News
DA unveils its elections manifesto in Nelson Mandela Bay: Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Nqaba Bhanga at the DA's manifesto launch in the municipality on Monday, 04 October 2021. Picture: Nqaba Bhanga/Twitter. CAPE TOWN - The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Monday ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Hijacked Sundowns player Ngobeni lucky to be alive: Johannesburg- Mamelodi Sundowns left-wing back Sifiso Stanley Ngobeni narrowly escaped death after being hijacked by a group of thugs impersonating police … [Read more...] about DA unveils its elections manifesto in Nelson Mandela Bay – Gqeberha in the News
Postpone elections, say top doctors, but little consensus at Moseneke commission – News from GroundUp
Postpone elections, say top doctors, but little consensus at Moseneke commission: ANC and DA want October poll to proceed Source: GroundUp News. ECD staff, social workers, and SASSA tellers could be vaccinated soon, says Minister Zulu: ECD staff remain sceptical, demand Zulu commits to timelines Source: GroundUp News. Where are our ward councillors? ask flood victims: Shacks flooded by heavy rains in Khayelitsha Source: GroundUp News. Taxi bosses surprise drivers with Covid-19 … [Read more...] about Postpone elections, say top doctors, but little consensus at Moseneke commission – News from GroundUp
Elections 2021: Fragile coalitions erode basic services in Nama Khoi municipality – News from GroundUp
Elections 2021: Fragile coalitions erode basic services in Nama Khoi municipality: R205 million in irregular expenditure in 2020, R201 million in 2019, R198 million in 2018 Source: GroundUp News. SASSA call centre capacity has improved: The agency has upped its helpline answer rate from 30% to 79% Source: GroundUp News. How a truck is helping people in rural areas get registered for vaccination: UNICEF is helping people to register on government’s EVDS system Source: GroundUp … [Read more...] about Elections 2021: Fragile coalitions erode basic services in Nama Khoi municipality – News from GroundUp
Elections 2021: Despite scandals and huge wastage, the ANC council looks secure in Hantam – News from GroundUp
Elections 2021: Despite scandals and huge wastage, the ANC council looks secure in Hantam: This Northern Cape ward covers a massive amount of territory and only has 22,000 people, but it exemplifies the local government problems across the country Source: GroundUp News. Vaccines: it’s not so simple: Health department official replies to article in GroundUp Source: GroundUp News. Truda Foods workers protest in one city while Labour Court rules against company in another: Judge sends … [Read more...] about Elections 2021: Despite scandals and huge wastage, the ANC council looks secure in Hantam – News from GroundUp
COVID-19 pushes by-election dates
As the pandemic continues to plague the entire nation, the Electoral Court has since been forced to postpone the by-elections that were set for June due to COVID-19. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Electoral Commission said it welcomed the decision and that it will revise the by-elections timetable accordingly. “The Electoral Court today granted the application of the Electoral Commission to postpone the by-elections scheduled for 3 and 10 June along with associated … [Read more...] about COVID-19 pushes by-election dates
‘I wish elections were held every month,’ says Motherwell voter – Port Elizabeth in the News
‘I wish elections were held every month,’ says Motherwell voter: A voter in Motherwell in Port Elizabeth says she wishes municipal elections were held more often because this is the only time the area gets attention from politicians. A by-election will be held on 5 ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Jofra Archer ruled out of England-South Africa T20 series: England will be without Jofra Archer for the T20s with South Africa after he missed the last three matches of their Test … [Read more...] about ‘I wish elections were held every month,’ says Motherwell voter – Port Elizabeth in the News
Municipal boundary determination process gets underway
The Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) will soon embark on nationwide public consultations on the draft sets of electoral wards in preparation for next year’s local government elections. Addressing the media in Pretoria on Thursday, MDB board chairperson Thabo Manyoni said the consultative process -- which will be held between February and April this year -- reflects the board’s commitment to improve public participation in democratic processes. “We therefore call on all members of the … [Read more...] about Municipal boundary determination process gets underway
EFF aims to win all municipalities in 2021 elections – Port Elizabeth Business News
EFF aims to win all municipalities in 2021 elections: They must come and work hard for the EFF to be in government in 2021. We want to take Johannesburg, we want to take Tshwane, we want to take PE (Port Elizabeth). ” Malema has also warned against ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. South African Car Rental & Leasing Market Review 2013-2018 with Projections to 2023 - Increasing Tourism, Improved Internet & Smart Phone Penetration: The car rental and leasing market in South … [Read more...] about EFF aims to win all municipalities in 2021 elections – Port Elizabeth Business News
