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Del Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

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On 22/11/2024 Del voted Yes in our poll on ending punitive water tariffs. Del Says: The inhabitants of Port Elizabeth have been largely co-operative during the drought periods trying to conserve water... ,purchasing water tanks etc to ward off day 1... It's high time the Municipality played ball and remove these punitive water tariffs, never mind fixing the dreaded" leaks "that are highlighted on a daily basis... Enough is enough ? Have your say here: All responses are also … [Read more...] about Del Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

Maureen Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

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On 22/11/2024 Maureen voted Yes in our poll on ending punitive water tariffs. Maureen Says: I represent an NPO that houses 550 older persons. Not all qualify for ATTP as some housing projects water usaege is metered to the NPO. To pay the high tariff is inexcusable to our senior citizens. Have your say here: All responses are also submitted to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and Director of Water. … [Read more...] about Maureen Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

RIP Celeste Barker

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Dear Editor It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that the Democratic Alliance (DA) marks the passing of Celeste Barker, an Eastern Cape party stalwart and fierce advocate for the rights of women and children. She passed away yesterday at the age of 64. Celeste was a long-serving Provincial Chairperson of the DA Women's Network, for eight years, having been first elected to the position in 2010. She had also formerly served as a dedicated Member of the Bhisho … [Read more...] about RIP Celeste Barker

Coalition Protects Van Niekerk

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Dear Editor The Good Party is concerned over the continued postponement of Council meetings in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. A council meeting scheduled for the 28th of November, was originally moved to the 5th of December, and has now been pushed out further to the 12th of December 2024. As GOOD, we believe these postponements are the ANC/EFF/AIM/DOP/NA and PAC coalition’s attempt to protect Deputy Mayor Gary Van Niekerk. The Deputy Mayor is facing a DA-led motion of no … [Read more...] about Coalition Protects Van Niekerk

Destructive BELA Act will further derail EC Education System

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Dear Editor The Eastern Cape Department of Education is currently in a state of total dysfunction, riddled with systemic failures and significant service delivery backlogs. However, it is wasting precious time on the power struggle surrounding the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act. To highlight the destructive impact of the BELA Act, the DA in the Eastern Cape hosted a panel discussion yesterday, and was joined by public representatives, School Governing Bodies (SGBs) and other … [Read more...] about Destructive BELA Act will further derail EC Education System

Fight Against Eskom’s Proposed 40% Electricity Hike, At NERSA EC Hearings

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Dear Editor Today the DA in the Eastern Cape protested at the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) public hearing in Gqeberha, strongly and unequivocally rejecting Eskom’s outrageous 40% tariff increase request. The Eastern Cape is the most poverty-stricken province in South Africa. It has the highest unemployment rate, is buckling under the strain of the country’s cost-of-living crisis, and will be the hardest hit if Eskom's proposed 40% price hike is approved by … [Read more...] about Fight Against Eskom’s Proposed 40% Electricity Hike, At NERSA EC Hearings

The battle continues in opposing NMB racial and gender employment targets

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Dear Editor The DA’s decade long stance against the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s use of racial and gender targets to exclude candidates when shortlisting for employment positions takes place, is now being vindicated. Since this practice began the DA has been fighting against it because it is unfair, unjust and unlawful. We have used every tool available, including motions, questions, media statements, protests, legal opinions, and preparation for court action. On Friday 15 November … [Read more...] about The battle continues in opposing NMB racial and gender employment targets

Swift, decisive action needed against NMB Deputy Mayor Gary van Niekerk

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Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls for swift, decisive action against Nelson Mandela Bay Deputy Mayor, Cllr Gary van Niekerk, who faces serious allegations of cyber fraud and breaches of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). Following a summons issued by the Hawks, Van Niekerk is set to appear in the Gqeberha Commercial Crimes Court next month. These allegations highlight an abuse of power and disregard for ethical governance within the municipality. An ad hoc … [Read more...] about Swift, decisive action needed against NMB Deputy Mayor Gary van Niekerk

Urgent reforms needed to break unemployment’s grip on Eastern Cape

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Dear Editor Urgent reforms are needed to break the grip of unemployment on the Eastern Cape, with the latest statistics, released today, showing that the province once again has the highest unemployment rate in the country. The Quarterly Labour Force Statistics for the third quarter, from July to September, show that despite new job creation compared to the previous quarter, Eastern Cape was the only province to register a year-on-year employment decline, with a loss of 7,000 jobs compared to … [Read more...] about Urgent reforms needed to break unemployment’s grip on Eastern Cape

Samantha Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

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On 11/11/2024 Samantha voted Yes in our poll on ending punitive water tariffs. Samantha Says: Who is the extra money going to anyway?? It hasn't been for the upkeep and maintenance of the city, that's for sure! The extended power failure we experienced is evidence of that... Have your say here: All responses are also submitted to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and Director of Water. … [Read more...] about Samantha Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

Nola Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

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On 10/11/2024 NOLA voted Yes in our poll on ending punitive water tariffs. NOLA Says: with the Mpofu dam now reaching the best % capacity since before the drought. Although perhaps not yet 65% all the other storage and feeder dams are full to overflowing. It therefore makes NO sense to make the Metro residents pay a punitive rate for normal water usage. Have your say here: All responses are also submitted to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and Director of Water. … [Read more...] about Nola Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow