Mlindi Nhanha

Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) has learnt with shock and sadness the news of the untimely passing of the Mayor of Ingquza Hill Municipality, Cllr Bambezakhe Goya. Cllr Goya passed away after a short illness. We would like extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues during this time of sorrow. Cllr Goya was a formidable public representative, who sought to serve his community until his final days. He served on the council for many years and played a … [Read more...] about RIP Bambezakhe Goya

Dear MyPE The Eastern Cape Department of Education is denying the learners of the Nkalweni Senior Primary School (SPS), in kuBhodi Village in the Nyandeni Municipality, their basic human right to a safe learning environment. Yesterday, 12 November 2020, I was joined by Democratic Alliance (DA) councillors in the OR Tambo Constituency in conducting an oversight inspection at this school, where learning is provided to 141 children from Gr R to 7. We were shocked to find that learning, … [Read more...] about Education Department denying Nkalweni SPS learners their right to a safe learning environment

Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape has been vindicated in laying charges against a company which allegedly defrauded the OR Tambo District Municipality of millions of Rands. Today, 22 October 2020, a director of Phathilizwi Training Institute, Phumza Gambula, appeared in the Mthatha Magistrates Court after she was detained by the Hawks yesterday. She has subsequently been released on bail. This follows after the OR Tambo District Municipality Director of … [Read more...] about Arrest in OR Tambo Covid-19 corruption scandal

Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape will be making history when it holds South Africa's first ever virtual political congress. This historical congress takes place tomorrow, 29 August 2020, from 10h00 and everything is ready for it to be a great success. A new Eastern Cape political leadership will also be elected. The DA and its members have already shown faith in its current leadership by nominating unopposed Nelson Mandela Bay Councillor Nqaba Bhanga, as … [Read more...] about SA’s first ever virtual political congress

Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape and its members have shown faith in its current leadership by nominating unopposed Nelson Mandela Bay Councillor, Nqaba Bhanga, as Provincial Leader and Andrew Whitfield, MP, as Provincial Chairperson. This announcement follows an open and democratic nomination process. The decision by our members to re-elect the incumbent Provincial Leader and Provincial Chairperson is not only an endorsement of their leadership, but also a … [Read more...] about Reins Remain in Steady Hands

Dear MyPE The Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu, has committed to attend to the water crisis and looming Day Zero in Nelson Mandela Bay on an emergency basis. Minister Sisulu made this commitment yesterday, 7 July 2020, in response to parliamentary questions I submitted. The DA in Nelson Mandela has previously written to the Minister to request her intervention as the ANC-led coalition of corruption government seems to lack the capacity and political … [Read more...] about Minister Sisulu finally commits to attend to looming Day Zero in NMB

Dear MyPE The DA welcomes the decision by the Makhanda High Court to dismiss Nelson Mandela Bay ANC Coucillor Andile Lungisa's appeal against his conviction. Cllr Lungisa was sentenced to an effective two years in jail after he broke a glass water jug over the head of DA councillor Rano Kayser during a council meeting in 2016. This decision is a good lesson for politicians such as Cllr Lungisa. According to the Constitution all individuals have the right to be protected and nobody is … [Read more...] about Lungisa’s appeal dismissed

Dear MyPE The DA and the Eastern Cape, in particular, welcomes the vindication of former Provincial Leader and the party’s Federal Chairperson, Cllr Athol Trollip, in the Grahamstown High Court. In 2015 the failing and desperate ANC coordinated a hateful smear campaign against Cllr Trollip alleging gross human rights violations and that he had abused staff on his family farm. At the time that these allegations were made, they were dismissed with contempt and proof was provided by Cllr … [Read more...] about Despicable ANC Hate Campaign Exposed in Trollip Case

Dear MyPE The DA in the Eastern Cape welcomes the judgment handed down in the PE Magistrates Court exposing the nefarious political conspiracy against Athol Trollip during the 2016 local government elections. Ms Nontutuzelo Jack alleged in 2016 that Athol Trollip had offered her a bribe to “dig up dirt” on Ms Veliswa Mvenya. Today the judge tore into Ms Jack and ripped apart her testimony. At the time these false claims were immediately denied and Mr Trollip proceeded to lay a charge … [Read more...] about Athol Trollip vindicated by judgment in Jack case

Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape welcomes the decision by the Grahamstown High Court to dismiss ANC councillor in the Nelson Mandela Bay, Bongo Nombiba’s leave to appeal his criminal conviction and sentence. Nombiba was convicted on charges of fraud and money laundering and sent to prison. This after the Port Elizabeth Commercial Crimes Court sentenced him to 5 years direct imprisonment. Nombiba was found guilty after he stole R20 000 out of a discretionary … [Read more...] about Authorities must arrest criminal ANC councillor

Dear MyPE The DA will today move a motion of no confidence in the executive mayor of Makana Muncipality, Cllr Nomhle Gaga. Cllr Gaga has failed in her duties as the Mayor of Makana to exercise effective oversight and provide leadership to this embattled and financially strapped municipality. Her chaotic reign has led Makana deeper into trouble. Makana Municipality has long suffered from neglect under ANC leadership. Successive disclaimer audit opinions by the Auditor General and … [Read more...] about Makana Mayor must go

Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance in Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) welcomes the sentencing of Andile Lungisa to 2 years in prison, following the assault of DA Councillor Rano Kayser in a council meeting in October 2016. Andile Lungisa, an African National Congress Councillor (ANC), was found guilty of assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm after he smashed a glass jug filled with water over Cllr Kayser’s head during a NMB council meeting in October 2016. The magistrate handed … [Read more...] about Andile Lungisa sentenced to 2 years direct imprisonment

Dear MyPE Today, 26 April 2018, the ANC’s lack of credibility and inability to govern was yet again made evident. This after the Port Elizabeth Commercial Crimes Court sentenced Nelson Mandela Bay Ward 20 ANC councillor, Bongo Nombiba, to 5 years direct imprisonment. Nombiba was found guilty of fraud and money laundering last month after he stole R20 000 out of a discretionary fund that was allocated for a NGO. This proves the ANC cannot be trusted with the people’s money and that … [Read more...] about Jail time for criminal NMB ANC councillor