As at 2:30 pm on 4 August 2016 with 71.65% of votes counted in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole the ANC has 13 Seats and the DA has 11. At this time the ANC has stopped the march of the DA across the Northern Areas wards and won Ward 29 - Booysen Park and Bloemendal and Ward 31 - Missionvale and Bethelsdorp. Overall support for the DA has slipped to 50.06%, the ANC has 38.5% and the EFF 4.68%. The DA has seats in: Ward 5:Millard Grange, Mount Croix, North End, Central, South End … [Read more...] about It’s 13 – 11 at 2:30
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Neck and Neck for ANC and DA
As at 1:30 pm on 4 August 2016 with 68.11% of votes counted in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole the ANC has 10 Seats and the DA has 9. The DA has seats in: Ward 8: Kabega Park, Willow Glen, Glenroy Park, Weybridge Park, Brymore, Ben Kamma, Lorraine, Kamma Park, Lorraine Manor Ward 9: Western Hills, Westering, Tulbach, Linton Grange, Taybank, Framesby, Framesby North, Framesby Extension, Sunridge Park Ward 11: Algoa Park, Cradock Place, Korsten, Sidwell Ward 12: Parsons Vlei, Malabar, … [Read more...] about Neck and Neck for ANC and DA
The Losing Ward Councillor Lament
Sung to the tune of Ladysmith Black Mambazo's Homeless: Wardless, Wardless Moonlight shining on an empty food plate Wardless, Wardless Sunlight shining on an empty double garage We are wardless, we are wardless My wallet won't be filled from an empty bank And we are wardless, wardless, wardless The people voted for the other mate … [Read more...] about The Losing Ward Councillor Lament
DA Adds Ward 49 to their tally
As at 11:15 am on 4 August 2016 with 58.27% of votes counted in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole the ANC has 8 Seats and the DA has 6. The DA has seats in: Ward 9: Western Hills, Westering, Tulbach, Linton Grange, Taybank, Framesby, Framesby North, Framesby Extension, Sunridge Park Ward 11: Algoa Park, Cradock Place, Korsten, Sidwell Ward 12: Parsons Vlei, Malabar, Morningside, Cotswold Extension, Cotswold, Francis Evatt Park Ward 13: Helenvale Ward 35: Chatty, Heath Park, … [Read more...] about DA Adds Ward 49 to their tally
Five more reasons to drink wine (Plus a Bonus Sixth)
If the promise of fine wine isn't enough to lure you to next weekend's TOPS at SPAR Wine Show – the seventh consecutive time it will be hosted in the Bay – here are five more very good reasons to pop in after work on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th August or make a Saturday of it on the 6th. 1. It's The Greatest Show Unearthed! This year the show has a fabulous theme: vintage! It's a throw-back to a bygone era and everything from the drapery to the dress will be old-school-is-cool. Having … [Read more...] about Five more reasons to drink wine (Plus a Bonus Sixth)
DA takes Chatty, Heath Park, Bethelsdorp
As at 11:15 am on 4 August 2016 with 55.51% of votes counted in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole the ANC has 7 Seats and the DA has 5. The DA has seats in: Ward 9: Western Hills, Westering, Tulbach, Linton Grange, Taybank, Framesby, Framesby North, Framesby Extension, Sunridge Park Ward 11: Algoa Park, Cradock Place, Korsten, Sidwell Ward 12: Parsons Vlei, Malabar, Morningside, Cotswold Extension, Cotswold, Francis Evatt Park Ward 13: Helenvale Ward 35: Chatty, Heath Park, … [Read more...] about DA takes Chatty, Heath Park, Bethelsdorp
ANC leads with 7 Seats to DA’s 4
As at 11:00 am on 4 August 2016 with 48.43% of votes counted in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole the ANC has 7 Seats and the DA has 4. The DA has seats in: Ward 9: Western Hills, Westering, Tulbach, Linton Grange, Taybank, Framesby, Framesby North, Framesby Extension, Sunridge Park Ward 11: Algoa Park, Cradock Place, Korsten, Sidwell Ward 12: Parsons Vlei, Malabar, Morningside, Cotswold Extension, Cotswold, Francis Evatt Park Ward 13: Helenvale The ANC has seats in: Ward 15: … [Read more...] about ANC leads with 7 Seats to DA’s 4
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
DA takes Helenvale
As at 10:30 am on 4 August 2016 with 48.43% of votes counted in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole the ANC has 5 Seats and the DA has 4. The DA has seats in: Ward 9: Western Hills, Westering, Tulbach, Linton Grange, Taybank, Framesby, Framesby North, Framesby Extension, Sunridge Park Ward 11: Algoa Park, Cradock Place, Korsten, Sidwell Ward 12: Parsons Vlei, Malabar, Morningside, Cotswold Extension, Cotswold, Francis Evatt Park Ward 13: Helenvale The ANC has seats in: Ward 15: … [Read more...] about DA takes Helenvale
Quoting Terry Pratchett
"I believe the term is 'eminent domain.' Ah, yes. That means 'theft by the government.""Anyway, why would you trust anything written down? She certainly didn't trust "Mothers of Borogravia!" and that was from the government. And if you couldn't trust the government, who could you trust? Very nearly everyone, come to think of it..."Related Links: The 2016 Municipal Elections in Nelson Mandela Bay. … [Read more...] about Quoting Terry Pratchett
Selfies of Marked Ballot Papers prohibited
As millions of South Africans continue to make their way to various voting stations across the country to cast their votes, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has reminded voters not to get overwhelmed by excitement and end up on the wrong side of the law. "Voters are reminded that it is prohibited to take a photograph or "selfie" of their marked ballot paper. This is essential to protect the secrecy and integrity of their vote and the process," said the IEC on Wednesday. It … [Read more...] about Selfies of Marked Ballot Papers prohibited
Nelson Mandela Bay Election Results: 2011 vs 2016
A total percentage of the vote comparison between the Municipal Election results per party - 2011 vs 2016. (The Democratic Alliance won the 2016 Nelson Mandela Bay Municipal Elections with 46.71% of the total vote) Legend: ANC: African National Congress DA: Democratic Alliance COPE: Congress Of The People UDM: United Democratic Movement PAC: Pan Africanist Congress Of Azania ACDP: African Christian Democratic Party Independent: Independent Candidate AZAPO: Azanian … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Election Results: 2011 vs 2016
Quoting Gerald R. Ford
"A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have."Related Links: The 2016 Municipal Elections in Nelson Mandela Bay. … [Read more...] about Quoting Gerald R. Ford
Vote before 7:00 pm
The 2016 Municipal Elections are proceeding well and South Africans are turning out in their numbers to make their voices heard at the polls. These elections provide an opportunity for all eligible South Africans to participate in strengthening democracy. Donald Liphoko, GCIS Acting Director General, said: "It is encouraging to see our democracy at work with people both young and old, braving the cold weather in some parts of the country, to vote for their preferred candidates. Voting is a … [Read more...] about Vote before 7:00 pm
Danny Jordaan predicts 55% win in Nelson Mandela Bay
Prominent leaders have been spotted across the country making their mark in what is poised to be the largest ever Local Government Elections. African National Congress (ANC) mayoral candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay, Danny Jordaan, cast his vote in a rainy Port Elizabeth, this morning. During the 2011 Local Government Elections, the ANC won the Nelson Mandela Bay by 51.91 percent of the votes. Jordaan said he was expecting the ANC to win the metro by about 55 percent in this year's … [Read more...] about Danny Jordaan predicts 55% win in Nelson Mandela Bay
