With the official results announced by the IEC the number of seats per party in council is as follows: the DA has 57 seats, the ANC 50 seats, the EFF 6, UDM 2, AIC 1, UFEC 1, COPE 1, ACDP 1 and PA 1 for the total of 120 available in Council. Now it all boils down to simple numbers - in order to make any democratic decision the DA will need a simple majority of 61 YES votes. Which leaves the DA short of 4 votes. In our modern day politics councillors vote according to the party line and … [Read more...] about Those elusive FOUR votes – how about Zanoxolo Wayile?
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Drop in ANC support across all wards
IN comparison with the 2011 Municipal Elections results the African National Congress only had ONE Ward experience an increase in voter support - Ward 29 - over all 36 Wards they won in the 2016 Nelson Mandela Bay Elections. All other ANC wards experienced a drop in support from a high of -35.68% (Knight Mali - Ward 25) to -3.9% (Nomkitha Butana - Ward 60). Of the 22 Wards under the control of the Democratic Alliance, FIFTEEN experienced an increase in voter support: Ward 51, Ward 6, Ward … [Read more...] about Drop in ANC support across all wards
It’s Official as DA Win
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
Victory song for the DA or EFF?
After reading the lyrics to our Ward Councillor Lament - Wardless, my mate Edward suggested that the song below could be the DA Victory Song, BUT, I am erring on it being the victory song for the Economic Freedom (Fury) Fighters who have just secured their historic first seat (Ward 43) in the NMB municipal elections. Turn your speakers UP, and tweet/share which party you think the song fits best. … [Read more...] about Victory song for the DA or EFF?
EFF secures first seat in Nelson Mandela Bay
As at 11:00 am on 5 August 2016 with 98.82% of votes counted in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole the ANC has 36 Seats, the DA has 22 and the EFF 1. With 2 Wards left to be announced - Wards 37 and 59 - overall support for the DA slipped further to 46.46%, the ANC climbed to 41.09% and the EFF climbed to 5.14%. The DA has seats in: Ward 1: Lakeside, Seaview, Theesecombe, Lovemore Heights, Sardinia Bay, Miramar, Providentia, Emerald Hill, Lovemore Park, Schoenmakerskop, Summerstrand … [Read more...] about EFF secures first seat in Nelson Mandela Bay
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
ANC concedes to DA in Nelson Mandela Bay
Conceding defeat after 98.43% of votes were counted the ANC's Jackson Mthembu said; "We did not lose to a better party. We lost it because of our own doing" The Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole's 609 217 registered voters presently stand at a voter turnout of 63.57% with 6 893 spoilt votes from the 379 697 cast and counted. The official announcement will be made by the IEC once the remaining five Ward results are announced. With over 989% of the votes counted and the DA on 46.65% eyes will … [Read more...] about ANC concedes to DA in Nelson Mandela Bay
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?
Advice to new administrations
Acting Director-General at the GCIS, Donald Liphoko, has challenged the incoming administrations and ward councillors that will be working with communities after these municipal elections to go the extra mile to serve the people. "We encourage everybody to put their shoulders to the wheel and work towards making South Africa a better place for all," said Liphoko on Thursday. Results are still streaming in from the 2016 Local Government Elections. Liphoko added a congratulatory word to the … [Read more...] about Advice to new administrations
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
Four Wards to go, the score is 34-21and the EFF gets muscle
As at 5:15 am on 5 August 2016 with 98.43% of votes counted in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole the ANC has 34 Seats and the DA has 21. At this moment in time it looks like the EFF will be the Kingmaker - one wonders which of the two other leading parties will be climbing out of a warm EFF bed this morning and grabbing a quick cuddle before heading off to work? With 5 Wards left to be announced - Wards 2, 37, 43, 47 and 59 - overall support for the DA slipped further to 46.65%, the ANC … [Read more...] about Four Wards to go, the score is 34-21and the EFF gets muscle
Why MUST there always be one?
One who spews without thinking. One who forgot to take the chill pill. One who didn't get a hug (or something else a bit more risque) in the morning. One who checked their humanity in the day they opened their mouths (to talk, Tiger, to talk!). One who is not happy unless she is making everyone else nod their heads and say; "Tjek wat daai Teef gese het!" Thanks for making me die just a little bit inside, Tanya Smit. … [Read more...] about Why MUST there always be one?
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
ANC adds Ward 20
As at 3:15 pm on 4 August 2016 with 72.44% of votes counted in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole the ANC has 15 Seats and the DA has 11. At this time the ANC won Ward 20 - Kwazakhele. Overall support for the DA climbed back over the 50% mark to 50.23%, the ANC slipped to 38.79% and the EFF slipped to 4.72%. 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, Ben Kamma, … [Read more...] about ANC adds Ward 20
DA vote count slips to under 50%
As at 3:00 pm on 4 August 2016 with 72.05% of votes counted in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole the ANC has 14 Seats and the DA has 11. At this time the ANC won Ward 53 - Colchester and Motherwell. Overall support for the DA slipped to 49.94%, the ANC has 39.03% and the EFF 4.74%. 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, Ben Kamma, Lorraine, Kamma Park, Lorraine … [Read more...] about DA vote count slips to under 50%
