Dear Editor The IFP encourages all municipalities to plan modest Freedom Day celebrations, which will not burden expenditure. This comes after reports that the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro municipality is planning to spend R15 million for Freedom Day cerebrations. "The abuse of municipal funds will have a negative impact in the provision of basic services to the people. This must be stopped and investigated" said IFP spokesperson on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Peter … [Read more...] about Municipal celebrations must be in moderation
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Initiation Schools must be verified
The IFP has re-iterated its call that all initiation schools should be verified and licensed to safely carry out both circumcision and initiation, as summer circumcision season starts next week in the Eastern Cape. IFP spokesperson on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Peter Smith (MP) said "Thousands of boys are expected to undergo this ritual to become men next week. It is imperative for the departments of health, cooperative governance and the house of Traditional leaders … [Read more...] about Initiation Schools must be verified
Calls for immediate forensic audit into unauthorised expenditure in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro
The IFP has issued calls for an immediate forensic investigation into alleged unauthorised expenditure by the office of the former Nelson Mandela Bay mayor, Zanoxolo Wayile who is currently an ANC Member of Parliament. IFP Spokesperson on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Peter Smith, MP, said; "Mr Wayile is said to have spent R270 000 on restaurants and entertainment in his last month in office as Mayor. If it is true, this expenditure is excessive in the extreme and must … [Read more...] about Calls for immediate forensic audit into unauthorised expenditure in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro
Nelson Mandela Bay fails to roll-out Integrated Public Transport System
The IFP has slammed the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro for its failure to roll-out an Integrated Public Transport System. IFP Spokesperson on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Peter Smith, MP, said, "The abject failure by the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro to roll-out this project for the second time, has resulted in National Treasury withdrawing its budget allocation as the Metro has failed to utilise same. This is primarily due to the failure by the Metro to appoint a Chief Financial … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay fails to roll-out Integrated Public Transport System
Bucket System an Insult
National Treasury must fast track the process of granting funds to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Municipality to be used in the eradication of the demeaning bucket system in Walmer Township, Port Elizabeth. The Bucket system is an insult to Walmer residents after 18 years of democracy. These residents have never ever tasted the fruits of democracy their government has neglected them. Government must provide basic services to all residents. This situation is totally inhumane and requires urgent … [Read more...] about Bucket System an Insult
Appointment of Municipal Manager Welcomed
The IFP welcomes the appointment of the new Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality manager, Dr. Lindiwe Msengana-Ndlela after the municipality has been without a municipal manager for more than three years. The IFP wonders what has taken the municipality so long to appoint a municipal manager and hope that the new municipal manager, will bring stability, good governance and credibility in the metro and end corruption. The IFP further hopes that Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan mayor, Zanoxolo Wayile … [Read more...] about Appointment of Municipal Manager Welcomed
