Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Nelson Mandela Bay has written to the Acting Mayor, Cllr Thsonono Buyeye, and requested that he issues a directive to protect the physical integrity of the City’s Coronavirus Joint Operations Centre (JOC). The City has correctly in terms of gazetted Disaster Management Act regulations established a Disaster Management Advisory Forum: COVID-19. This forum is the Metro’s central coordinating body for responding to this National Disaster. In the … [Read more...] about NMB Metro must act to ensure integrity of Covid-19 JOC
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And What About The Homeless?
NMB must increase venues for homeless shelters during Covid-19 pandemic Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape has written to Nelson Mandela Bay’s Acting City Manager, Noxolo Nqwazi, to urgently increase the venues for homeless shelters and explain the process followed to decide on current venues. The DA is determined to do all we can to ensure the safety of our residents at this time of national crisis. I have also asked the DA Shadow MEC for Social Development, … [Read more...] about And What About The Homeless?
Time to Place Cities Needs First
DA continues fight to save NMB Dear MyPE The office of the Speaker of the Nelson Mandela Bay Council, Cllr Buyelwa Mafaya, today refused to accept our petition calling for a special council meeting and has yet again proved that she is deeply compromised and places the needs of the ANC above the needs of the people of the City. The Democratic Alliance (DA) and other opposition parties in the form of the ACDP, Cope, UDM and Patriotic Alliance (PA) have drawn up a new petition, signed by … [Read more...] about Time to Place Cities Needs First
Major Blows to Investment Stalling Growth
Nelson Mandela Bay needs to become an investment destination Dear MyPE A new government that can turn Nelson Mandela Bay around, restore service delivery and good governance is vital if we are to restore public confidence in the city and attract much-needed investment to the Eastern Cape. The recent announcement that Project Mthambo will be going to Richards Bay and further delays in the relocation of the tank farm from the Port Elizabeth harbour have been major blows to Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Major Blows to Investment Stalling Growth
Nqaba Bhanga steps down as MPL
Bhanga to stand as NMB Mayoral Candidate Dear MyPE Today, Wednesday 4 March 2020, I have submitted my resignation to the Speaker of the Eastern Cape Legislature, Helen Sauls-August, and will be stepping down as a Member of the Legislature with immediate effect, in order to stand as the Democratic Alliance’s mayoral candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay. Following my resignation from the Legislature, I will be sworn in as a councillor and will be rejoining the Democratic Alliance’s Nelson … [Read more...] about Nqaba Bhanga steps down as MPL
Violence in the house can never be condoned in a parliamentary democracy
SOPA: Time is running out, the work must start in earnest Dear MyPE What happened in the Eastern Cape Legislature ahead of the State of the Province Address this morning is unacceptable. Violence in the house can never be condoned in a parliamentary democracy. I rose on a point of order, to request that the EFF be allowed to stay in the chamber and have the matter referred to the Ethics Committee, to avoid potential violence in the house, like what occurred in the North … [Read more...] about Violence in the house can never be condoned in a parliamentary democracy
Action and follow through needed to steer province to a better future
Dear MyPE Last year the Democratic Alliance called on Premier Oscar Mabuyane to show strong leadership during his inaugural State of the Province Address. We called for a commitment that action would be taken against public representatives and government officials guilty of corruption, follow through that would lead to convictions and jail time for offenders, and to make the urgent intervention in collapsing municipalities a top priority. But, despite the countless promises, there has … [Read more...] about Action and follow through needed to steer province to a better future
Johann Mettler must be reinstated as NMB City Manager
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape has written to Premier Oscar Mabuyane and have requested that he urgently intervenes in Nelson Mandela Bay to ensure that Johann Mettler is reinstated as City Manager. The ongoing disciplinary case against Mettler is little more than a witch hunt, and the consequences of his ongoing suspension could cost the city billions. National Treasury has seemingly made good on its threat to recall in excess of R3-billion in funds made … [Read more...] about Johann Mettler must be reinstated as NMB City Manager
Urgent intervention needed to save NMB from Day Zero
Dear MyPE Due to the lack of political will and proper communication from the ANC-led Nelson Mandela Bay Municipal government, residents are not fully aware that the water crisis in the Metro is spiraling out of control. Day Zero has arrived in many areas of the Metro and daily water outages take place due to the low levels of supply dams. The average level of the dams supplying the metro, is now at 28.9%. The Impofu Dam (16.7%) is the main supplier of water to the Metro. It has now … [Read more...] about Urgent intervention needed to save NMB from Day Zero
Makana Council’s decision to appeal High Court ruling opposed
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape is shocked by a Makana Municipal Council decision to appeal the Makhanda High Court judgement ordering it to be dissolved and an administrator appointed until a new council is elected. During a council sitting today, 30 January 2020, councillors voted 15 to 9 to appeal the judgment. The seven DA councillors, who all voted against appealing the judgement, vociferously spoke out against yet another frivolous waste of public … [Read more...] about Makana Council’s decision to appeal High Court ruling opposed
Intervention leads to recommendation for removal of Inxuba Yethemba Mayor
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes a report by the Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality (IYLM) Ethics Committee advising that the Eastern Cape MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Xolile Nqatha, remove the mayor, Cllr Ray Shweni, as a councillor. The recommendation for the removal of Mayor Shweni followed after the DA successfully lodged a complaint with the Public Protector (PP), Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, to investigate the misappropriation of … [Read more...] about Intervention leads to recommendation for removal of Inxuba Yethemba Mayor
Jonathan Lawack elected
Dear MyPE Following today’s Democratic Alliance (DA) Nelson Mandela Caucus meeting, I am pleased to announce that Councillor Jonathan Lawack has been elected as DA NMB Caucus Leader. Cllr Lawack is a former Speaker of the Nelson Mandela Bay Council and has served the people of NMB as a public representative for more than a decade. He brings a balance of experience and knowledge to this very important leadership position. We look forward to working with Cllr Lawack and the NMB Caucus … [Read more...] about Jonathan Lawack elected
DA saddened by the passing of NMB Chief Whip Ndoni
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) is saddened by the passing of the Chief Whip of the Nelson Mandela Bay Council, Cllr Bicks Ndoni. Cllr Ndoni played a key role in the politics of the City and was a former deputy mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay. Before the Metro was amalgamated he also served as mayor of Uitenhage. He gave decades of his life in service of this Metro and we thank him for his contributions. On behalf of the Democratic Alliance, I would like to extend our sincere … [Read more...] about DA saddened by the passing of NMB Chief Whip Ndoni
We will always put the people of Nelson Mandela Bay first
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance will only ever make decisions based on what is in the best interests of the people of Nelson Mandela Bay. In the past, during our tenure in government as part of a coalition government, the DA has proven our commitment to serving the people. After taking over in 2016, we were able to turn a broken Nelson Mandela Bay around and save it from collapse. Some of the successes achieved during the two years that the DA was part of the governing coalition … [Read more...] about We will always put the people of Nelson Mandela Bay first
Judgement to dissolve Makana Council welcomed
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape welcomes the judgement in the Makhanda High Court ordering the Makana municipal council to be dissolved and a new administrator appointed until a new council is elected. The DA has on numerous occasions called for the council to be dissolved so that fresh elections can be held and the people can vote in a government that is actually capable of bringing change to Makana. The current failing ANC government has run this once … [Read more...] about Judgement to dissolve Makana Council welcomed
