In a statement released today, the Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay, Athol Trollip, said; "The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will no longer procure expensive luxury vehicles. Money that might have been spent on costly luxury motorcars will now be spent on improving service delivery. After this new government took office, there was a proposal to procure an Audi Q5 for the Deputy Executive Mayor, as the existing vehicle is no longer serviceable. After considering the acquisition of this … [Read more...] about Ban on Luxury Vehicles for politicians in Nelson Mandela Bay
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PE in the news: Anything but the ANC: Johannesburg mayor makes his mark
Anything but the ANC: Johannesburg mayor makes his mark: His performance in Johannesburg could be a test case for the DA, which now also rules Cape Town, Pretoria and Port Elizabeth, and hopes to eventually topple the ANC from power. It is not a challenge that overawes him. "Come elections in 2019, the DA will ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Around About Cars Presents Its Innovative Platform to Offer Car Rental Services in South Africa: Among the prime locations included in its list … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Anything but the ANC: Johannesburg mayor makes his mark
Athol Trollip to be elected Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Metro today
The DA's Athol Trollip is expected to be elected Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Metro in Port Elizabeth on Thursday as the party takes political control of the municipality, with the help of smaller parties. The DA has formed a coalition government with ACDP, UDM and COPE to wrestle control of the municipality named after Nelson Mandela, from the ANC. Related Videos: How do you Feel? - Nelson Mandela Bay Coalition partners and the Democratic Alliance were asked; "How do you feel?" at the … [Read more...] about Athol Trollip to be elected Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Metro today
The Votes for Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor are in
Over the past couple of months we at MyPE have run a fun poll on the front page asking visitors to vote for the next Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay. The votes have been cast and the main selection was between Athol Trollip of the Democratic Alliance and present Executive Mayor Danny Jordaan of the African National Congress. We also allowed voters to indicate OTHER person that they thought might win the position of First Citizen of Nelson Mandela Bay - some were strange, some just … [Read more...] about The Votes for Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor are in
Nelson Mandela Bay Mayoral Candidates
There are 19 Political Parties contesting the 3 August 2016 Municipal Elections in Nelson Mandela Bay. The BIG fight will be between all the candidates in Ward 1 who represent each parties hopes for the position of Executive Mayor. Contesting Ward 1 and by extension vying for the TOP JOB are: African Christian Democratic Party - Lance Patrick Grootboom African Independent Congress - Thsonono Christopher Solomon Buyeye African National Congress - Daniel Alexander Jordaan … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Mayoral Candidates
PE in the news: Protests continue in Tshwane over ANC mayor choice
Protests continue in Tshwane over ANC mayor choice: Tshwane municipality, which includes Pretoria, is one of the important centers the ANC is at risk of losing, along with the commercial hub of Johannesburg and the coastal city of Port Elizabeth. The ANC “condemns violence in the strongest possible terms ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Henshaw flies home to see knee specialist as Ireland regroup to go 'full steam': Speaking at Ireland’s team base in Port Elizabeth this afternoon, … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Protests continue in Tshwane over ANC mayor choice
Jordaan abandons “Mayoral Imbizo” in ongoing evasion of accountability
The following is an extract from a speech delivered by DA Mayoral Candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay, Athol Trollip, at a public meeting in Colleen Glen last night. Mayor Danny Jordaan has this evening abandoned the residents of Nelson Mandela Bay, and undermined accountability by not showing up for his "mayoral imbizo" in Colchester. After indefinitely cancelling his State of the Metro Address, Jordaan has now ditched his own mayoral imbizo, in the face of a growing list of ANC broken … [Read more...] about Jordaan abandons “Mayoral Imbizo” in ongoing evasion of accountability
Willowmore Municipal Workers Vow to Continue Strike
Mayor Beaten As Municipal Workers Vow to Continue Strike: Workers affiliated to the South African Municipal Workers' Union (Samwu) in Willowmore embarked on a strike in January demanding better working conditions, the supply of protective clothing, and a salary increase before their municipality merges with ... Willowmore - Read more on AllAfrica.com Full story HERE: Image: DA condemns knobkierie attack on Baviaans mayor. Baviaans mayor beaten with knobkierie during strike … [Read more...] about Willowmore Municipal Workers Vow to Continue Strike
Danny Jordaan officially elected Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay
A MyPE.co.za 'Danny Jordaan' selected video for you: It's official, Danny Jordaan has been elected the Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape. He was warmly welcomed by a large crowd at special council meeting this morning. For more News visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SABCNewsOnline?lang=en Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SABCNewsOnline Click HERE to find more 'Danny Jordaan' videos. These … [Read more...] about Danny Jordaan officially elected Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay
Mayoral Outreach travels to Motherwell, Marikana and Northern Areas
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality scheduled sessions in Motherwell, Northern Areas and in an informal settlement called Marikana for this week. Dr Danny Jordaan, Executive Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, invites residents residing in the Alex Matikinca Cluster comprising wards 23, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 and 60 to join him, his executive and senior municipal officials on Monday, 7 March at the Raymond Mhlaba Sport Centre at 17:00 to discuss service delivery related issues … [Read more...] about Mayoral Outreach travels to Motherwell, Marikana and Northern Areas
OK own up who voted for me?
We are running a fun poll on the front page of MyPE asking people to vote for either Athol or Danny or Other. At present Athol is leading. One of the options is Other and if you select it you may put the name of the person you would like to see as Mayor after the next Municipal Elections. Some dim wit/s have voted for me three times in the poll - now come on guys that is just not cricket as being involved in politics is a fate worse than death! And the dimmer wit who voted for 'that … [Read more...] about OK own up who voted for me?
Jordaan becomes mayor and there’s some bad blood over e-tolls
A MyPE.co.za 'Danny Jordaan' selected video for you: We wonder how Danny Jordaan is going to balance heading Safa and managing a municipality. Click HERE to find more 'Danny Jordaan' videos. These videos are automatically selected based on youTube keywords - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel | More PE Videos. … [Read more...] about Jordaan becomes mayor and there’s some bad blood over e-tolls
Mayor recommits to fight water leaks in metro – PE News
Mayor recommits to fight water leaks in metro: Jordaan was speaking at the launch of President Jacob Zuma's War on Leaks campaign on Friday, August 28, with over 16 000 people in attendance at Dan Qeqe Stadium in Zwide. Jordaan said he, together with Zuma and the minister of water and sanitation ... Dan Qeqe Stadium - Read more on News24 World Record attempts broken in City of Champions: ... of the City of Champions initiative, the World Record for the largest hand-clapping human … [Read more...] about Mayor recommits to fight water leaks in metro – PE News
Trollip slams Danny Jordaan as part time mayor
Port Elizabeth - Athol Trollip came out guns blazing as the DA launched his campaign for Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay in 2016, saying Danny Jordaan was a part time mayor who had not added any significant value to the city since taking office. Trollip said with the start of his mayoral campaign the DA was saying that he was their mayoral candidate and over the next months he would be detailing his turnaround strategy for the Metro. "The people know that I am the mayoral candidate, the ANC do … [Read more...] about Trollip slams Danny Jordaan as part time mayor
Athol Trollip launches Mandela Bay mayoral campaign
Port Elizabeth - The Democratic Alliance's mayoral candidate, Athol Trollip, officially launched his mayoral campaign to thousands of blue clad supporters who flocked to the Donkin Memorial in the city centre of Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Trollip was introduced to the crowds of spectators by party leader Mmusi Maimane and took to the stage dancing to rousing applause as Johnny Clegg's Impi blared forth from the speakers. In his opening speech, Trollip said that the launch of his mayoral … [Read more...] about Athol Trollip launches Mandela Bay mayoral campaign
