The opposition party in Nelson Mandela Bay, the ANC, delivered a petition to the new government on 1 December citing 13 'areas of concern'. Here Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Athol Trollip responds to the accusation that the DA led coalition is "scrapping the ATTP" (Assistance To The Poor) programme. In the lead up to the elections the then ANC Government made sweeping changes to the ATTP programme which placed every single property with a municipal valuation of R100 000 or less as part of the … [Read more...] about ATTP – Scrapping of ATTP Policy Vehemently Denied
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Basic Services – Trollip Denies Racial Bias
The opposition party in Nelson Mandela Bay, the ANC, delivered a petition to the new government on 1 December citing 13 'areas of concern'. Here Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Athol Trollip responds to concerns around Basic Services and answers the accusation that the DA led coalition is targeting "residents, particularly blacks" as the ANC petition stated. https://youtu.be/d9ySCMv6miE … [Read more...] about Basic Services – Trollip Denies Racial Bias
Employment – There is no Dirty Agenda Here
The opposition party in Nelson Mandela Bay, the ANC, delivered a petition to the new government on 1 December citing 13 'areas of concern'. Here Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Athol Trollip responds to concerns around Employment - allegations of 'cousin-sister' nepotism and the accusation that the employment of Acting City Manager, Johann Mettler as the de facto City Manager constitutes a dirty agenda. https://youtu.be/J5i57phmOYo … [Read more...] about Employment – There is no Dirty Agenda Here
Suspensions – Carde Deployment is a Failed ANC Policy
The opposition party in Nelson Mandela Bay, the ANC, delivered a petition to the new government on 1 December citing 13 'areas of concern'. Here Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Athol Trollip responds to concerns around Suspensions which occured before the Municipal Elections of August 2016 accusing the DA led coalition of a witch hunt of city officials spearheaded by the City Manager and mentioning two officials in Kupido Baron and Trevor Harper. Trollip stated that Harper and Baron "will have every … [Read more...] about Suspensions – Carde Deployment is a Failed ANC Policy
Scuffle before EP Players hand over petition
EP Rugby President Cheeky Watson and members of the union's executive held a meeting with a group of Kings Rugby players, who handed over a petition at the union's offices in Port Elizabeth on Monday morning. Before the meeting, an unfortunate scuffle between members of the Transformation Coalition and security staff took place, after the members of the coalition tried to force their way onto the premises. Both the EP Rugby administration and the players distanced themselves from the … [Read more...] about Scuffle before EP Players hand over petition
Petition to unban Sardinia Bay beach bathing ban
Arrogant, incompetent and stupid, is how Ward 1 Councillor Stanford Slabbert described the recent decision of the Sport Art Recreation and Culture Standing Committee to ban bathing at Sardinia Bay Beach. At the meeting on 6th September, the ANC majority voted to support Beach Manager Fernando Cain's proposal to commission an independent Risk Assessment of Nelson Mandela Bay beaches, plus to prohibit bathing at Sardinia Bay Beach and relocate the current car park subject to EIA … [Read more...] about Petition to unban Sardinia Bay beach bathing ban
Belated Friday Rant – Australia We need Your Intervention To Stop White Genocide in South Africa
Over on the causes.com web site a petition titled; "Australia We need Your Intervention To Stop White Genocide in South Africa" is running. Asof the time of writing 7041 people had signed the petition. A goal of 100 000 signatures has been set by the petition founder, Cara-Lee Wiese. The petition is the standard blah blah blah about how whites are persecuted and killed in the new South Africa and moans about the new racism. I, for one am no friend of the BEE couched as racism that is … [Read more...] about Belated Friday Rant – Australia We need Your Intervention To Stop White Genocide in South Africa
Reinstate SANAB in the War Against Drugs
I can't shake the feeling of betrayal. The Minister of Intelligence, Siyabonga Cwele's wife has been implicated in an international drug trafficking scandal. The former South African Police Commissioner, former president of Interpol Jackie Selebi is now incarcerated in Pretoria Central Prison serving a 15 Year sentence for corruption. What was his input, advice, influence and motive in Government‘s decision to disband (SANAB) South African Narcotics Bureau? Our very own Central Drug … [Read more...] about Reinstate SANAB in the War Against Drugs
Sign the Petition to Bring the South African Narcotics Bureau (SANAB) Back
Drug related crime is up by 87% since the South African Narcotics Bureau was shut down in 2004. During the year that SANAB was disbanded, the SAPS reported 62,689 drug related crimes (2003/2004) but that figure reflects an increase to over 117,172. And increasing every year! We call for Minister Nathi Mthethwa to reinstate an independent autonomous properly trained, motivated and equipped anti-drug unit. Our society need specialist anti-drug squads operating in all high drug activity areas … [Read more...] about Sign the Petition to Bring the South African Narcotics Bureau (SANAB) Back
Cape Road Traffic Calming Measures Needed
The section of Cape Road from Burchel Road (Old Pick 'n Pay Hypermarket) past the turn off to Bridgemeade at Bishops Way and up to the Greenbushes Hotel N2 Turnoff is becoming a major road hazard for commuter traffic. This double income small kid two car (Disk2C) area has seen numerous accidents and near misses as people struggle to get to and from work at peak hours in the morning and afternoon. The narrowing of the road and increased pressure from commuters trying to avoid the Cape Road … [Read more...] about Cape Road Traffic Calming Measures Needed
