As at 1:00 pm on 5 August 2016 with 100% of votes counted in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole the DA, with 46.71% of the vote has wrested control of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality from the ANC who have ruled from the onset of the democratic South Africa. The Democratic Alliance grabbed the last seat of Ward 37 (Arcadia, Kwadesi) with 68.97% of the votes cast. In the Ward Elections the ANC has 36 Seats, the DA has 23 and the EFF has 1 seat. In the combined Ward and PR results the DA … [Read more...] about It’s Official as DA Win
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The Top Three in the Municipal Elections
It's the second day of vote counting for the 2016 Local Government Elections and about 90 percent of the votes have been counted. The results show that the ANC is leading with 54.20%, followed by the DA with 26.50% and the EFF at 7.95%. The Northern Cape was the first province to finish its counting last night, with the ANC leading the votes at 58.57%, the DA at 25.07% and the EFF has 8.71% of the votes. In Gauteng, the ANC stood at 45.61%, while the DA at 38.00% and the EFF has 11.01% … [Read more...] about The Top Three in the Municipal Elections
Which politicians will sleep with their opposition?
In the hotly contested Nelson Mandela Bay early on the morning of 5 August 2016 the DA held 46.65%, the ANC 40.99% and the EFF 5.07% of the total votes cast in the 2016 Municipal Elections. With 5 Wards left to be announced in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro - Wards 2 (probably to the DA), 37 (Close run between DA and ANC), 43 (Could this be the EFF's only seat?), 47 (Probably ANC) and 59 (Probably ANC) - the Democratic Alliance's eyes will be turning to a coalition for that vital over 50% vote … [Read more...] about Which politicians will sleep with their opposition?
A two horse race in the metros
By 5pm on Thursday afternoon, the Democratic Alliance had 49.49% support while the African National Congress garnered 39.25% in Nelson Mandela Bay metro in the Eastern Cape. The Economic Freedom Fighters had garnered 4.87% of votes counted thus far in the metro. Meanwhile, in Buffalo City, the ANC had 56.47% of votes counted thus far followed by the DA with 27.94% and the EFF receiving 7.37% of votes. In the 2011 municipal elections, the ANC had 70.1% of the total votes cast in Buffalo … [Read more...] about A two horse race in the metros
At 4:30 the score is 17-12
As at 4:30 pm on 4 August 2016 with 73.62% of votes counted in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole the ANC has 17 Seats and the DA has 12. At this time the ANC won Ward 16 - Kwazakhele and Ward 23 - . Overall support for the DA slipped back under the 50% mark to 49.49%, the ANC climbed to 39.25% and the EFF climbed to 4.87%. The DA has seats in: Ward 5: Millard Grange, Mount Croix, North End, Central, South End Ward 8: Kabega Park, Willow Glen, Glenroy Park, Weybridge Park, Brymore, … [Read more...] about At 4:30 the score is 17-12
Eyes on the Metro Results
The early results for the 2016 Local Government Election’s highly contested metropolitan areas have started coming in, with about 40% of votes counted nationally. Just after 8am on Thursday morning, the results for the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality was showing that the Democratic Alliance (DA) is standing at 55.95%, while the African National Congress (ANC) had 34.69%, the EFF had 4.06% and UDM stood at 1.31%. It's early days still, as vote counting is continuing vigorously. In the … [Read more...] about Eyes on the Metro Results
The most hotly contested municipal poll since 1994
Voting stations across the country have opened at 7am with millions of South Africans expected to cast their votes in what has been described as the most hotly contested municipal poll since 1994. There are more than 26 million registered voters on the national voters’ roll. President Jacob Zuma declared 3 August 2016 a public holiday to enable all eligible voters the opportunity to exercise their democratic right to vote. President Zuma has urged all registered voters, especially the … [Read more...] about The most hotly contested municipal poll since 1994
Election Day 101 – What you may and may not do
On the eve of Election Day as a first time voter or not, you might still be unsure about how to go about voting in the Municipal Elections. As a registered voter you need not be anxious about the voting process. What is important to remember is that you may only vote at the voting station where you are registered. You can check your voting station by dialling *120*432# or by texting your ID number to 32810. You can also easily check your station by calling 0800 11 8000 or visiting the … [Read more...] about Election Day 101 – What you may and may not do
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
IEC Ready for 3 August
The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says it is ready for the nearing Local Government Elections that takes place in the next seven days. IEC Chief Electoral Officer Mosotho Moepya says all measures, from logistics to security, are in place to ensure the smooth running of elections come 3 August. "I am pleased to announce that we are ready. Absolutely ready," he said on Wednesday. Speaking at the launch of the National Results Operations Centre (ROC) in Pretoria, … [Read more...] about IEC Ready for 3 August
Quotes from Nelson Mandela ahead of #NMBme2016 Elections
There are many people who feel that it is useless and futile to continue talking about peace and non-violence against a government whose only reply is savage attacks on an unarmed and defenceless people. “True, the struggle will be a bitter one. Leaders will be deported, imprisoned, and even shot. The government will terrorise the people and their people and their leaders in an effort to halt the forward march; ordinary forms of organisation will be rendered impossible. But the spirit of the … [Read more...] about Quotes from Nelson Mandela ahead of #NMBme2016 Elections
All the 2016 Municipal Elections Candidates
The 2016 Municipal Elections take place on Wednesday 3 August. Below is a list of all the Ward and PR candidates for each party and ward within the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality: Party PR List Order No / Ward No IDNumber Fullname Surname African Christian Democratic Party 1 8202075024087 Lance Patrick Grootboom African Christian Democratic Party 2 8312245396081 Lundi Timakwe African Christian Democratic … [Read more...] about All the 2016 Municipal Elections Candidates
Choose from 200 parties
Two hundred parties and 61 014 candidates will contest the 2016 Local Government Elections on 3 August, the Electoral Commission announced on Wednesday. The compilation and certification of lists of wards candidates contesting the elections was finalised and certified on 27 June 2016. Addressing the media in Centurion, Electoral Commissioner Glen Mashinini said as part of the verification of compliance process, 8 350 candidates were disqualified due to non-submission of documentation, … [Read more...] about Choose from 200 parties
Signing of Electoral Code of Conduct Welcomed
Cabinet has reminded all eligible voters to responsibly exercise their democratic rights on 3 August 2016. At its regular meeting in Cape Town this week, Cabinet expressed its gratitude to all those voters who took the time to register and verify their details, to ensure that their name appears on the voters' role, which is now closed. Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs David van Rooyen has gazetted and proclaimed the date of the local government elections, allowing … [Read more...] about Signing of Electoral Code of Conduct Welcomed
Over 1 Million South Africans visit voting stations
The Electoral Commission has started tallying the numbers, following the first voter registration weekend, ahead of the forthcoming municipal elections. “The Electoral Commission will this week review the activities from this weekend’s registration and the results of the registration weekend will be announced in the early part of the week,” the commission said on Sunday. Initial estimates for registration activities yesterday showed that approximately one million people visited voting … [Read more...] about Over 1 Million South Africans visit voting stations
