Dear MyPE The NMB Ratepayers Association and AfriForum PE made it clear at the time when Dr Lindiwe Msengana-Ndlela was victimized by politicians and NMBM officials that we will hold them accountable in their private capacity if she was forced out of her position. At the time we also requested the MEC to intervene but she was left with no option but to resign. Our legal team is now waiting for the final judgement to sue all politicians and officials in order to recover all ratepayers … [Read more...] about Sue politicians and officials for wasteful expenditure
Lindiwe Msengana-Ndlela
Mayoral appointment exposed for what it is
Dear MyPE Yesterday's appointment of Danny Jordaan (SAFA president) as the new Nelson Mandela Bay Metro mayor was ostensibly done to turn the woeful metro administration around. This is tantamount to shuffling the deck chairs on the Titanic because the real problem in this metro is a broken ANC administration. This fact is undisputed because even the ANC and the president have recognised this in the appointment of an interim task team to replace the regional ANC executive. This is also … [Read more...] about Mayoral appointment exposed for what it is
Ratepayers to pay R3.1 Million (plus costs) to former Municipal Manager
Port Elizabeth - The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro has been ordered on Tuesday to pay former municipal manager Lindiwe Msengana-Ndlela over R3m in damages. Msengana-Ndlela brought an application to the Port Elizabeth High Court saying that she had been forced to quit due to threats and interference in her work by her political bosses, Mayor Ben Fihla and his deputy, Chippa Ngcolomba. Plans to sue According to court papers, Msengana-Ndlela initially planned to sue the municipality for R8.624m … [Read more...] about Ratepayers to pay R3.1 Million (plus costs) to former Municipal Manager
Nelson Mandela Bay City Manager resigns
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber announced on the evening of 31 July that it had reliably learned that Nelson Mandela Bay City Manager, Dr Lindiwe Msengana-Ndlela, has resigned with immediate effect. Mandla Madwara, Chamber president and Kevin Hustler, CEO, issued the following statement regarding the resignation: The president of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, Mr Mandla Madwara, has come out strongly with Mr Kevin Hustler, CEO of the Business Chamber, over the resignation … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay City Manager resigns
Surely Dr Msengana-Ndlela is in breach of her entitled sick leave?
Dr Lindiwe Msengana-Ndlela has held the position of City Manager of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality since 1 March 2013. Asof 17 July 2013 she has been off on Sick Leave for close on a month. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act states that workers may take the number of days they would normally work in a 6 week period for sick leave on full pay in a 3 year period. However, during the first 6 months of employment, workers are only entitled to 1 day of paid sick leave … [Read more...] about Surely Dr Msengana-Ndlela is in breach of her entitled sick leave?
Political interference and mismanagement continues in the metro
The DA has reliably learned that a motion of no-confidence was submitted against the current City Manager. The motion is due to be tabled at the next council sitting. The DA will oppose it in council and treat it with the contempt that it deserves. The DA firmly believes that this is motivated by a narrow political agenda. Part of which, is aimed at political-interference within the administrative arm of the institution in order to dish out political patronage through tenders and political … [Read more...] about Political interference and mismanagement continues in the metro
Business Chamber pledges its support to new Municipal Manager
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber pledges its firm support of the newly-appointed City Manager, Dr Lindiwe Msengana-Ndlela, in her endeavours to create a competitive and sustainable environment in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole. We commend the City Manager's focus on values, and commit ourselves as an organization to partner toward action, good governance, efficiency, empathy and collaboration. We second Dr Msengana-Ndlela's belief that it is only through the concerted efforts of all … [Read more...] about Business Chamber pledges its support to new Municipal Manager
