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Dear Editor Thousands of students across the Eastern Cape are facing a financial crisis due to being informed that they will be defunded by NSFAS. Financial insecurity is just one of many issues students encounter, compounded by limited support from the former Department of Higher Education and Training. To provide students with a platform to voice their concerns about various issues, including NSFAS, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe of the DA, … [Read more...] about Deputy Minister Gondwe’s Help Desk a success in the EC

Dear Editor The DA in the Eastern Cape welcomes the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson’s initiative to reimagine the failed and corrupt Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The Minister's decision to launch a nationwide Listening Tour to gather input from citizens about their experiences with the EPWP in the Northern Areas of Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) is both timely and appropriate. Originally designed to benefit poor and vulnerable citizens - in NMB the EPWP … [Read more...] about Minister Macpherson’s Intervention in Corrupt EPWP Welcomed

Dear Editor The economy of Nelson Mandela Bay and the entire Eastern Cape is facing a massive crisis due to the safety and security of tourists being threatened by criminals. The recent surge in abductions in the Eastern Cape, along with crime and vandalism at the Gqeberha beachfront, has negatively impacted tourism and the province's economy. Today, we were joined by DA Leader and Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen to discuss these pressing issues affecting Nelson Mandela Bay and … [Read more...] about Steenhuisen requested to address EC tourist safety crisis with GNU Ministers

Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Leader, John Steenhuisen, will be visiting Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) on Monday, 28 October 2024, to discuss crime and safety issues on the Gqeberha beachfront and their impact on tourism in the area. The ongoing destruction of municipal assets on the beachfront continues to compromise the tourism industry. Delayed repairs further exacerbate safety concerns, ultimately affecting the broader tourism industry and its associated employment. Steenhuisen will be … [Read more...] about Steenhuisen to Assess the Impact of Crime on Gqeberha Tourism

Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) expresses our deep empathy for the people in Nelson Mandela Bay, where devastating floods have tragically claimed the lives of at least four people, left nearly 3,000 residents destitute, and caused immense damage across the municipality. As the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature convenes for the Taking Legislature to the People Programme, it is critical that our representatives are present in our communities, which are facing extraordinary … [Read more...] about Taking Legislature to the People brings accountability in a time of crisis

Dear Editor The recent flood damage in Nelson Mandela Bay could have been significantly minimised if the municipality had taken the destruction caused by the June flooding seriously and acted promptly to implement preventive measures. However, the municipality chose not to act, and after heavy rains fell over Nelson Mandela Bay on Monday and Tuesday, thousands of residents have been left destitute, with reported fatalities resulting from the metro’s dereliction of duty. During his visit … [Read more...] about DA Demands Accountability from NMB Municipality after Flooding Crisis

Dear Editor The DA caucus in the Makana Local Municipality welcomes the President's proclamation on 21 October that the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) will investigate certain processes within the municipality. We believe this investigation is long overdue. The DA in Makana is confident that this investigation will reveal numerous irregularities and unlawful activities related to the procurement of services. We have long maintained that some councillors and officials in this municipality … [Read more...] about SIU Investigation in Makana Municipality Long Overdue