The number of impoverished households receiving poverty relief from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality increased to more than 110 000 families in July following changes to the qualifying criteria providing crucial respite for struggling citizens. Exorbitant administration fees to offer this necessary service is also a thing of the past. Cllr Rory Riordan, Member of the Mayoral Committee responsible for Budget and Treasury, said with the new criteria coming into effect from 1 July an … [Read more...] about Thousands more receive poverty relief following changes to ATTP criteria
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Riordan’s “hopelessly flawed” IDP Budget slamming shows ANC ignoring communities
Dear MyPE The first cracks in Jordaan's new administration are starting to show. The ANC government in NMB municipality continues to ignore the legitimate views and input of communities, despite lofty promises from Mayor Jordaan to be open to the public. Cllr. Riordan's comments in the press today show that he is calling Jordaan out for failing to turn public-participation around. When the Mayor took office, he committed to taking government to the people but in typical ANC style this … [Read more...] about Riordan’s “hopelessly flawed” IDP Budget slamming shows ANC ignoring communities
