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Bhisho News: Budgets drastically cut for EC SOPA

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Budgets drastically cut for EC SOPA: There will no longer be three-course meals for the more than 1000 guests who have graced the opening of the Provincial Legislature in Bhisho in recent years. Gone is the pomp and circumstance that ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. 5 Bedroom House for Sale in Bhisho Central: Good investment lovely 5 bedroom 4 bathroom and double garage for sale in Bhisho. home has full BnB rights and already zoned. Situated in an ideal place for business and for huge … [Read more...] about Bhisho News: Budgets drastically cut for EC SOPA

Bhisho News: Opposition rips into EC Premier Phumulo Masualle’s Sopa ‘whitewash’

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Opposition rips into EC Premier Phumulo Masualle's Sopa 'whitewash': Delivered at the provincial legislature in Bhisho on Friday, Masualle highlighted the strides that the province had made during his term of office but without enough detail or accountability to even s... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Eastern Cape opposition leaders rip into Masualle’s Sopa ‘whitewash’: Delivered at the provincial legislature in Bhisho on Friday, Masualle highlighted the strides that the province had made … [Read more...] about Bhisho News: Opposition rips into EC Premier Phumulo Masualle’s Sopa ‘whitewash’

The Alternative State of the Province Address

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The full, unabridged ASOPA Speech as presented by Nquaba Bhanga, the Democratic Alliance Candidate for Eastern Cape Premier, on Wednesday 13 February 2019 at the Athenaeum in Port Elizabeth: Ladies and gentlemen, Members of the press, fellow democrats Molweni Democrats "All warfare is based on deception. hence when we are able to attack, we must seem unable, when using our forces, we must appear inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; we must make him … [Read more...] about The Alternative State of the Province Address

Bhisho news: Masualle delivers wide-ranging SOPA address

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Masualle delivers wide-ranging SOPA address: The Premier said the Bhisho government is continuing to improve provincial and access roads, highlighting the N2 Wild Coast Road project and the R61 upgrade from Magusheni to Mzamba as examples. The Premier said with the emerging world-class road network ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Four suspects detained in Ngcobo massacre manhunt: Some of the victims were the family’s sole breadwinners and one had only just graduated from the Bhisho police … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Masualle delivers wide-ranging SOPA address

Organised Business Comments on the State of the Province Address 2017

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Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Kevin Hustler, said today: Against the background of a calm and orderly SOPA held today with the relevant decorum, Premier Phumulo Masualle painted the picture of a stable and sound province. As the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber we welcome many of the points in his address, but look forward to more detail in the upcoming provincial budget allocations. We are disappointed that the big game changer for Nelson Mandela Bay, the development of the … [Read more...] about Organised Business Comments on the State of the Province Address 2017

Bhisho news: It’s all systems go for Masualle’s Sopa

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It’s all systems go for Masualle’s Sopa: DA leader in the Bhisho legislature Bobby Stevenson said he wanted to know what would be done differently this year to ensure young people leave school with the necessary skills to get jobs. “We need to have a rescue plan for the lost generation,” said ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Premier’s SOPA should cover all aspects of EC: Eastern Cape Premier Phumulo Masualle is expected to give the State of the Province Address (SOPA) on Friday at the … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: It’s all systems go for Masualle’s Sopa

Use technology to fight crime

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Speech Notes: Bobby Stevenson, Shadow MEC for Safety and Security speaking during the debate of the State of the Province Address, 23 February 2016: The Honourable Premier in his speech stated: "We are reasonably satisfied with the progress we are making in the fight against crime." There are many residents in this province who would disagree with that statement. Whatever the crime statistics might show, the level of crime, particularly of violent crime is still far too high in this … [Read more...] about Use technology to fight crime

Local business comment on EC SOPA

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Kevin Hustler unpacks the Eastern Cape state of the province address: The State of the Province Address by Premier Phumulo Masualle today (Friday 19 November) was very focused on what has been delivered over the past year and generally it was well-received by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber. We commend the Premier for commanding the respect from all attendees to deliver the SOPA without interruption and that the business of the day continued … [Read more...] about Local business comment on EC SOPA

EC SOPA address like an annual report

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Dear MyPE The DA noted that the Premier's state of the province address was more retrospective and read like an annual report.  And this retrospection brought their late response to the consequences of the drought into stark relief. The devastation of this drought could have been predicted and precipitated appropriate and pro-active assistance to the agricultural economy if the government had paid better attention to the forecasts of a record impending El Niño phenomenon. The Premier's … [Read more...] about EC SOPA address like an annual report

SOPA Expectations-Athol Trollip (DA Leader in the Eastern Cape)

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A MyPE.co.za 'Athol Trollip' selected video for you: DA Eastern Cape Leader, Athol Trollip, shares his expectations for SOPA Click HERE to find more 'Athol Trollip' videos. These videos are automatically selected based on youTube keywords - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel | More PE Videos. … [Read more...] about SOPA Expectations-Athol Trollip (DA Leader in the Eastern Cape)

East Cape Learners SOPA Debate

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The Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature will this Saturday host 35 learners from all districts in the province and two metro municipalities to debate the State of the Province Address (SOPA) delivered by Premier Phumulo Masualle recently. Premier Masualle tabled the SOPA at the provincial legislature, where he outlined the programme of action, the provincial government's achievements and challenges as well as other developmental projects for the 2015/16 Financial Year. The SOPA Schools … [Read more...] about East Cape Learners SOPA Debate

DA to lobby for end of costly Sopa tent village

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Dear MyPE The DA will be lobbying that all future events at the legislature are held in the Raymond Mhlaba Chamber.  Since 2012, over R10 million has been spent on holding the annual State of the Province Address in an extravagant but unpractical tent village on the legislature grounds, instead of the state-of-the- art chamber which was revamped in 2009 at a cost of R40 million. This is a clear example of how the ANC-government wastes money by prioritising grand-standing political … [Read more...] about DA to lobby for end of costly Sopa tent village

Shadow MEC for Human Settlements, Kobus Botha replies to Sopa address

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Here follows the speech by DA Shadow MEC for Human Settlements, Kobus Botha in reply to Sopa address by East Cape Premier Phumulo Masualle’s State of the Province Address in the Bhisho Legislature: Honourable Speaker, I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust voters have placed in our democratic system and ultimately in us, as their elected voice. I also want to congratulate the Honourable Premier, on his delivery of the State of the Province Address (SOPA) … [Read more...] about Shadow MEC for Human Settlements, Kobus Botha replies to Sopa address

Bobby Stevenson replies to the Premiers Sopa address

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The debate on premier Phumulo Masualle’s State of the Province Address continues today in the Bhisho Legislature. Below is the speech by DA Shadow MEC for Finance, Bobby Stevenson in reply to the Premiers Sopa address in attempts to create a business friendly province: The Hon Premier correctly identified the economy and job creation as a key issue. 1.32 million people who are unemployed in this province which is almost as many people that voted for the ANC would agree. Young people … [Read more...] about Bobby Stevenson replies to the Premiers Sopa address