The Nelson Mandela Bay Communications office is tasked to inform the public and media of pertinent information to do with the Municipality. To that end they make use of various avenues - media lists, social media, newspaper adverts, internal publications etc. All information released by the Municipal Communications office can be found here: http://mype.co.za/new/author/nmb-communications/ (expect this to dry up as I think MyPE may be quietly removed from that media list soon). I received … [Read more...] about Dear Kupido and Roland THIS is also abuse of ratepayer funds
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“Award Winning” NMB Metro
Dear Ratepayers, Business and Civil, Society, Controversial NMBM spokesperson Roland Williams who was suspended, with full pay, for tender irregularities involving the World Cup gantries, called the NMBM "an Award Winning Metro" live on Algoa FM on Tuesday morning while "stuck" in PE traffic. Well now we have heard it all. Let's start with the fact that our so-called "Award Winning" Metro received a very poor report from the Auditor General. It is also no secret the Metro has been without a … [Read more...] about “Award Winning” NMB Metro
Deputy President builds in Port Elizabeth
South African Deputy President Kgalema Montlante expressed his satisfaction at the pace of service delivery and poverty eleviation initiatives in Nelson Mandela Bay, following an comprehensive and intensive two-day assessment and inspection of the City's service delivery plans and projects as well as interaction and engagement with communities and stakeholders, in particular the youth. Deputy President Motlanthe was accompanied by Ministers Collins Chabane and Thulas Nxesi, along with Deputy … [Read more...] about Deputy President builds in Port Elizabeth
Watch out Dimitri, The Mayor may take your place in the Kings Team
Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor, Benson "Oom Ben" Fihla, described today's first-of-two Super 15 Rugby play-off encounters between the Southern Kings and the Lions at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium as a "do-or-die" match, when he spoke to the Kings' players today. "We are all fans of rugby here in Nelson Mandela Bay," said Mayor Fihla, adding that "rugby is in our blood." "It is therefore very important to the people of Nelson Mandela Bay and the greater Eastern Cape Province that we … [Read more...] about Watch out Dimitri, The Mayor may take your place in the Kings Team
Rezoning Applications to receive attention
Following interactions with Members of Parliament (National Assembly) and Members of the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature, Nelson Mandela Bay’s Deputy Executive Mayor, Councillor Chippa Ngcolomba, has initiated a process to expedite land rezoning applications. "The National Assembly’s Chief Whip, Honourable Stone Sizani, was very assertive in expressing his sentiments that land rezoning applications are not processed fast enough in Nelson Mandela Bay. This of course has a direct bearing on … [Read more...] about Rezoning Applications to receive attention
Business Breakfast was a ‘valuable experience’
The ANC Nelson Mandela Region's Business & Professionals' Forum (BPF) together with the ANC EC Provincial Fincom (Finance Committee) today hosted a highly successful Business Breakfast at the Summerstrand Inn in Nelson Mandela Bay. About a hundred and twenty company executives and professionals engaged with guest speakers Stone Sizani, NEC member who was recently appointed ANC Chief Whip of the National Assembly, Enoch Godongwana, ANC Chairperson of the Economic Development Desk, Mlibo … [Read more...] about Business Breakfast was a ‘valuable experience’
How to think like an idiot politician
Put out a tender for a major Easter Event. Accept the lowest tender and then demand the winning company cuts the tender price by around 25% to R2 million. Take months and months to pay the pittance. Just for the record - thinking like a businessman goes like this: A far more effective tender would have stated; "The municipality has R2 million to spend on an event - send us proposals based on your best version of this event given our seed capital injection". Pay a substantial amount … [Read more...] about How to think like an idiot politician
Splash Festival – Just What Were You Thinking NMBMM?
I am pleased to note that the tender number SCM 384/S for the hosting of the Splash Festival was finally awarded to Go Big Events on 5 March 2012. My 16 year old daughter had the following to say in her most sarcastic tone; "Wow, but the Splash Festival is next month, how not intelligent of them. They should win a Noddy Badge!" - out of the mouths of babes! Easter this year is from 6 to 9 April - which gives Go Big 31 days to put Port Elizabeth's premier summer event together FOR THE … [Read more...] about Splash Festival – Just What Were You Thinking NMBMM?
Attempted Rigging of Nominations for Ward 12 Committee
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is appalled to hear that the Ward Councillor for Ward 12, Cllr Shirley Sauls, attempted to rig the Ward Committee nominations that were held on Monday, 17 October 2011, at the Malabar Community Centre. It has come to our attention that the presiding officer for the Ward 12 nominations, Mr Mtati, an official of the NMBM, received a telephone call from Cllr Sauls prior to the meeting (which was scheduled to start at 17h00), asking Mtati as to whether he could … [Read more...] about Attempted Rigging of Nominations for Ward 12 Committee
Kabuso Report a Fine Piece of Investigative Journalism
The Herald lead story, ("Report Fingers Faku," April 5), is a classic example of investigative journalism at its best. It deals with the Kabuso forensic report into corruption, and details the alleged activities of prominent ANC politicians and private business personalities. At no stage does The Herald accuse anyone of corruption.The report - which the ruling party has seen fit to keep under wraps for two years - does that without help from anyone, and The Herald has, in the best … [Read more...] about Kabuso Report a Fine Piece of Investigative Journalism
Pucker Up Roland
The love hate (or is it hate hate?) relationship between Roland Williams and The Herald is often cause for much merriment in my household and for reasons that will stay between Roland 'Snookums' Williams and I. The latest Herald bashing of Herald reporter, Rochelle De Kock by Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Communications Director Roland Williams, reported on in Monday's Herald refers. I relate this tale of forbidden love based on the antics of members of the ANC who, when given the chance … [Read more...] about Pucker Up Roland
My Family, Mr Williams, You Are Addling Their Brains
Dear Mr. Williams, I have a bone to pick with you. My family started to act all hupsy daisy and I thought to myself, "Who is to blame for this?". You are, Roly. You are. It all started innocently enough. I subscribed to The Herald, our town's daily gospel, as I thought it would do the family some good to immerse themselves in current affairs. I was pleasantly surprised to find my kids fighting over the paper within a week, less pleasantly surprised when my daughter sent her brother to … [Read more...] about My Family, Mr Williams, You Are Addling Their Brains
Don’t Worry PE, This Warning is NOT for You
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has warned South Africans to exercise extreme caution when in or making use of dams and rivers. This follows recent rains and increasing levels in the country's dams. In December, SAMSA embarked on a nationwide safety campaign to highlight awareness on the current Boating Regulations and general safety measures in the waterways. As part of the campaign, SAMSA reminds South Africans to exercise caution when using the waterways until … [Read more...] about Don’t Worry PE, This Warning is NOT for You
