Dear MyPE and all EP Kings Players, Officials and Supporters, In the hope that the Financial crisis would be averted, the NMB Ratepayers Association withheld a High Court Application for a period of 8 weeks prior to serving it last week against the NMBM, Access Management and certain Metro officials in order to bring an end to the mismanagement in EP Rugby. We have held meetings with Cheeky Watson, various Clubs, EP Board Members, and have been in contact with SARU, SARPA, players agents and … [Read more...] about Watsons Must Fall
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NMBRA and AFRIFORUM taking Metro and Access Management to court
Dear MyPE The Nelson Mandela Bay Ratepayers Association (NMBRA) and AfriForum Port Elizabeth on Friday served a High Court Application for the cancellation of what they allege to be the irregular extension (by way of Deviation) of a contract between the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality and Access Management, the company that manages the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. "As an outcome of the investigation carried out it has been discovered that ratepayers monies have been channelled … [Read more...] about NMBRA and AFRIFORUM taking Metro and Access Management to court
Stadium Management responds to NMBRA allegations
It seems as though a storm is about to erupt around the allegations and rumours pertaining to the cash crisis that the EP Kings find themselves in. Earlier today EPRU issued a statement - EP Rugby comment on Access Allegations - and the statement below just received from Access Management: Access Facilities and Leisure Management Pty (Ltd) acknowledges having read the statement issued by the Nelson Mandela Bay Ratepayers Association titled "EP Kings cash crisis is true and real" on 09 … [Read more...] about Stadium Management responds to NMBRA allegations
IPTS Corruption / Accountability
Dear Ratepayers, Business and Civil Society, After six years of fighting against corruption, mismanagement and incompetence in the metro we are now starting to see positive results after many hours of meetings, investigations, and drafting of corruption reports as proof to the consumers and authorities of Nelson Mandela Bay that we will never back down on holding all officials, politicians and contractors accountable for the financial losses that you as a ratepayer have suffered. We need to … [Read more...] about IPTS Corruption / Accountability
NMBRA has got your back
Dear MyPE The Afrikaans civil rights group, Afriforum, threatened to restore power to affected areas of Nelson Mandela Bay, if no action was taken by the municipality. Speaking in a statement on Friday, the organisation’s Deputy Chairperson in Port Elizabeth, Kobus Gerber, said the threats were made after electricity to the Gelvandale, Hillside, Rocklands, Cotswold, Hellenvale, Palmridge, Seaview, Neave, Parsons Hill, New Brighton, Algoa Park, Bethelsdorp and Riebeeck Hoogte areas were … [Read more...] about NMBRA has got your back
4 times more taxpayers money wasted than Nkandla
Dear CM, CFO, Head IPTS, Head SCM and Politicians, Ratepayer 2015 - Accountability: NMB IPTS. Reference is made to the latest payments of R4.97 million made to Kyoscan in December 2014 relating to the continued compensation for the affected taxi operators, which we all know were not affected, whilst the 60 taxi's remain in storage and despite the fact that the previous payment made was in full and final settlement. NMBM effected payments amounting to R18 million for compensation to Kyoscan … [Read more...] about 4 times more taxpayers money wasted than Nkandla
Mr Madyaka has done it again
Dear Editor, Ratepayers, Business and Civil Society The email below clearly indicates that political interferences are still continuing in our Metro but the disrespect shown by Mr Madyaka to ignore instruction from two Ministers from National Government, Ministers of CoGTA and National Treasury, particularly to the Minister of National Treasury. Mr Madyaka indicated that the MEC of Eastern Cape Local Government Mr Qoboshiyana`s department has instructed him to come and chair the Task Team … [Read more...] about Mr Madyaka has done it again
Rates dispute deadline extended
Fellow Ratepayers, Business and Civil Society The NMB Ratepayers Association are humbled and overwhelmed by the response we have received from the community of Nelson Mandela Bay. At last count, we had printed/received over 3500 dispute forms and they are arriving faster than we are able to process them. It is clear evidence that we will no longer tolerate being mistreated & financially abused. Therefore, we would like to announce that the deadline of 28 August for the submission of … [Read more...] about Rates dispute deadline extended
Coalition’s call for Mayoral action
After more than two months of trying to meet with the Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor to address urgent issues affecting the city's residents and business fraternity, the Nelson Mandela Bay Civil Society Coalition on Tuesday engaged intensely with deputy executive mayor Chippa Ngcolomba and Mayoral Committee members in a three?hour meeting. The coalition, formed in May and comprising of the following role players; Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, NMB Rate Payers Association, the South … [Read more...] about Coalition’s call for Mayoral action
Thank You to all Ratepayers
Dear Friends, Business, Ratepayers and Civil Society, Firstly, we would like to thank you all who have signed the hundreds dispute forms so far. It is also worth noting that for the first time in years everybody got involved with this action. We are aiming for R50M in potential rates withholding. We have received disputes from many of major ratepayers and businesses and it feels that all the hours invested over the past couple of years have been worth every minute. Our planned cut off date … [Read more...] about Thank You to all Ratepayers
Municipal Manager and Infighting – Enough is Enough
The Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan council took three years to appoint a permanent Municipal Manager - in that time the city lost many Municipal Directors and competent staff along with becoming the laughing stock of every city in South Africa. In less than three months after the appointment of Dr Lindiwe Msengana-Ndlela as Municipal Manager in late February 2013 we have seen the political infighting lead to calls for the removal of Dr Lindiwe Msengana-Ndlela who has been threatened with … [Read more...] about Municipal Manager and Infighting – Enough is Enough
