Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes with alarm that it is proposed that amongst the first groups of people to receive vaccinations for Covid 19 will be convicted prisoners. We trust that this proposal will not be accepted or implemented. It is acknowledged that prisons may be prime sites of the spread of the pandemic, on account of confinement and overcrowding. As such, custodial officials must be classified as front-line workers and qualify for vaccination, as and when this … [Read more...] about Convicted prisoners should not be given preferential treatment when rolling out Covid vaccine
James Selfe
UDM to remain in NMB Coalition
Dear MyPE The DA welcomes the apparent commitment from the Leader of the United Democratic Movement (UDM), Bantu Holomisa, that the UDM will remain in the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) coalition. We are however concerned with his intention to approach a court to reverse the removal of Mr Bobani as Deputy Mayor. One of the main purposes of forming coalition governments, in NMB and elsewhere, was to make a distinct break from the previous ANC administrations, which were riddled with corruption … [Read more...] about UDM to remain in NMB Coalition
Holomisa urged to put the people of NMB first
Dear MyPE The DA notes with regret the so-called ultimatum from Mr Bantu Holomisa to pull the United Democratic Movement (UDM) out of the coalition government unless Mr Mongamelli Bobani is reinstated as the Deputy Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB)Municipality. The decision to move a motion of no confidence against the former deputy mayor of NMB, Mr Bobani, was not an easy one. Over the last 9 months, we have implored Mr Holomisa to redeploy Mr Bobani to another position. We have met … [Read more...] about Holomisa urged to put the people of NMB first
Bobani – a destructive element in the coalition
Dear MyPE On Thursday morning, the DA-led coalition government of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMB) managed to vote out the United Democratic Movement (UDM) Deputy Mayor, Mongameli Bobani. The motion of no confidence was supported by the African Christian Democratic Party and the Congress of the People. Mr Bobani has been a destructive element in the coalition, and his actions have served to undermine service delivery, most especially to the poorest and most vulnerable communities. … [Read more...] about Bobani – a destructive element in the coalition
Full investigation will be requested into St Albans prison deaths
Dear MyPE The DA is deeply concerned by reports that one inmate has been killed and another critically injured at the St Albans Prison in Port Elizabeth. The DA will request that the Department conduct a full and thorough investigation into the events that led to this death and injury. It is not the first time that violent events have occurred at this prison and we cannot allow such incidents to go unaccounted for. The DA will further be writing to the Chairperson of the Portfolio … [Read more...] about Full investigation will be requested into St Albans prison deaths
Statement by James Selfe MP, Chairperson of the Federal Executive of the Democratic Alliance
Following media reports that appeared in Die Son, the Daily Dispatch, the Weekend Post and the Herald newspapers, I was asked by the Federal Leader of the Party, Mmusi Maimane MP, to investigate claims that: The list process in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) had been manipulated in any way, so as to benefit certain candidates over others; and Mr Trollip had attempted to bribe Ms Nontuthuzelo Jack on Sunday 20 March, to "find dirt" on Ms Mvenya, and to be a witness in a … [Read more...] about Statement by James Selfe MP, Chairperson of the Federal Executive of the Democratic Alliance
SCA’s Motsoeneng Judgement a victory
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance is pleased by today's judgement on the DA's review application by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) which ordered the suspension of Hlaudi Motsoeneng pending disciplinary action against him as is consistent with the remedial action ordered by the Public Protector. The SABC is now compelled by the Court to institute the disciplinary proceedings as is ordered by the Public Protector. The disciplinary proceedings must begin in the next fourteen days and be … [Read more...] about SCA’s Motsoeneng Judgement a victory
