Local news reports have revealed the obvious racist views that are held by the Democratic Alliance (DA). One of the DA's senior Nelson Mandela Bay Councillors, Stanford Slabbert is guilty of spreading racist DA propaganda which, among other things, insults the President, insults Black people, and insults all South Africans in general. Whilst we have come to expect such racism from elements within the DA, we are particularly disturbed by the blatantly offensive language displayed in this … [Read more...] about ANC Statement on Racist E-Mail
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Ward 1 Sector 2 Report – May 2013
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 1 councillor, Stanford Slabbert’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 1 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. Councillor Stanford Slabbert's report to the Sector 2 Sub Crime Forum Incorporating Lovemore Heights, Miramar, Mount Pleasant, Pari Park, Providentia and Walmer Heights. The usual farcical public participation meetings haunted us again over the past month and the latest IDP will be presented … [Read more...] about Ward 1 Sector 2 Report – May 2013
Final Opportunity to Lodge Objections
The owner of ERF 8, Mount Pleasant (55 Buffelsfontein Road, Mount Pleasant through to 38 Greenways, Lovemore Heights) has applied for rezoning from Residential 1 to Residential 3 to allow the development of 24 (TWENTY FOUR) Sectional title units on this property of 1952 square metres. This development equates to a footprint of 81 square metres per unit, and that is without even making allowance for vehicular traffic. At the recent NMMM Housing & Land meeting on Friday 24th May 2013, … [Read more...] about Final Opportunity to Lodge Objections
Urgent: IDP meeting Tonight
Last nights IDP meeting at the Walmer Town Hall was called off after 50 minutes of fruitless debate after angry Walmer township residents voiced their opinions and queried why the meeting was not being held in the township itself. This after numerous requests by both residents and DA councillors to schedule a special meeting within Walmer Township itself, for these residents. They have specific challenges that must be resolved soonest. ANC councillors who were present agreed to schedule … [Read more...] about Urgent: IDP meeting Tonight
Newton Park pool debacle just the tip of the iceberg!
Dear Sir The sad and embarrassing debacle that hit the Metro last week with the fiasco surrounding the SA Swimming Nationals can only be blamed on the ruling party in this Metro, the ANC. They must take full responsibility for the mismanagement of this wonderful sporting facility, as they decide on cadre deployment, budgets, priorities and planning. It is all very well to say no person is to blame, and "we will do everything to ensure that this does not happen again", but the sad reality … [Read more...] about Newton Park pool debacle just the tip of the iceberg!
Letter to the New City Manager
Good Evening Please note my strongest objection to the total incompetence of your bungling officials who are a disgrace to this Metro. They are totally useless and on what grounds was this IDP meeting cancelled 30 minutes before it was due to start? Who will cover the cost of the fruitless expenditure of all the media adverts? What disciplinary steps will be instituted against these bunglers? Your urgent response is awaited. What excuse do we give to our frustrated … [Read more...] about Letter to the New City Manager
Major Storage Dam levels
The levels of the major storage dams supplying the Metro as at 11 March 2013: Kouga: 88,7% - 111 715 Ml Churchill: 87,3 % - 30 754 Impofu: 93,4% - 98 730 Loerie: 72,1% - 2 183 Groendal: 96,1% - 11 180 Average all: 90,4% of total combined capacity - 254 562 Ml Average daily consumption for March: 288 Ml per day National Water Week takes place between 18 and 24 March 2013. … [Read more...] about Major Storage Dam levels
Ward 1 Report to the Summerstrand Residents Association
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 1 councillor, Stanford Slabbert’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 9 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. Many thanks to the wonderful Atlas Security team who sponsored the flyers that were distributed over the past weekend. If you did not receive a flyer in your post box, please let us know. Yolande Gerard has resigned as Ward 1 secretary and she leaves the Ward office on 28th March after three … [Read more...] about Ward 1 Report to the Summerstrand Residents Association
Ward 1 IDP plan
Five priority projects identified for immediate implementation: In line with the fact that Ward 1 projects were excluded from the IDP over the past six years, and the complete lack of service delivery to residents of the peri-urban areas, the Ward 1 committee has identified the following five important projects: 1. Major transport routes need to be upgraded: The major housing developments that are occurring in the Mount Pleasant, Lovemore Heights and Theescombe areas will result in over … [Read more...] about Ward 1 IDP plan
Dam levels at 90% on 4 March 2013
High winds and little rain is taking it's toll on our dam levels: Kouga: 88,5 % - 111 364 Ml Churchill: 88,7 % - 31 250 Impofu: 93,9 % - 99 278 Loerie: 76,3% - 2 308 Groendal: 97,6% - 11 360 Average all90,8 % - 255 560 Ml The average daily consumption for February was 296 Ml … [Read more...] about Dam levels at 90% on 4 March 2013
Ward 1 Report to the Sector 2 Sub Crime Forum
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 1 councillor, Stanford Slabbert’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 1 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. The Ward 1 Report to the Sector 2 Sub Crime Forum on Wednesday 30 January 2013. Many thanks to the wonderful Atlas Security team who sponsored the flyers that were distributed over the past weekend. If you did not receive a flyer in your post box, please let us know. The exorbitant … [Read more...] about Ward 1 Report to the Sector 2 Sub Crime Forum
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
Summerbreezz Strike Action
Dear Residents Unfortunately you have probably noticed the ongoing and noisy strike action in front of the Summerbreezz Spar, corner of Admiralty Way and Strandfontein Rd. We are aware of the unpleasant and unacceptable noise that these strikers are making, including vuvuzela noise. The Ward 1 office has contacted various Municipal departments, including Safety & Security, to try and get some action against these noisy strikers. We have also been in contact with the Humewood SAPS … [Read more...] about Summerbreezz Strike Action
Seaview Road crisis must be resolved before loss of life
The ongoing crisis regarding to the flooding of the Seaview Road in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole needs to be attended to as a matter of urgency. A functional roads network is the life blood of a city’s economy. When it becomes dysfunctional, it has economic consequences, ultimately impacting on jobs. This week PE-south Constituency Leader, Bobby Stevenson (MPL) and DA Ward 1 councillor, Stanford Slabbert, assessed the problems in Seaview Road, which has been under water for a month and … [Read more...] about Seaview Road crisis must be resolved before loss of life
Summerstrand Water Crisis Update
Stanford Slabbert writes: With regards my last updated email from yesterday 5.30pm. The NMBM JOC Centre did confirm that the entire Metro will be with water last evening. I have been sadly surprised, as you all, to find out that the water saga was not finished this morning. The NMBM Water Department is still sitting in a meeting to solve the water problem for Summerstrand and other suburbs in the city. Two reservoirs are supplying Summerstrand, one supplies water for the bottom of … [Read more...] about Summerstrand Water Crisis Update
