Dear Editor Fellow residents, we are humbled with the overwhelming support and trust you have shown in the African National Congress by entrusting us with your vote. Thank you very much for confirming that our liberation movement is indeed delivering services and fulfilling the wishes of our masses. This election took place at a time when we celebrate 20 years of democracy and reflect on the legacies of those who spilled their blood for us to enjoy equal rights. We have a good story to … [Read more...] about ANC on the 2014 National And Provincial Election Results
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Statement on 5th National/Provincial elections
Dear Editor The ANC Nelson Mandela Region takes this opportunity to thank the IEC for having set up the respective voting stations, ensured the relevant equipment was in place, staff at their posts, and ballot papers ready. However, we regret to note that in some instances, voting stations were opened late, scanners were malfunctioning and other inefficiencies were reported by our party agents. What is particularly worrying is that these inefficiencies have predominantly been reported in … [Read more...] about Statement on 5th National/Provincial elections
Much needed relief for flood victims
Ward 31 ANC volunteers today provided much needed relief to fellow community members in various wards throughout the city. According to volunteer, Siya Vazi, just over 800 families received blankets, bread and soup starting from Missionvale to Zwide and all the way to Khayamnandi in Despatch. The programme was led by ANC regional secretary Zandisile Qupe together with ANC deployees and ANC volunteers in the various communities. A 34 year old visually impaired resident, Ntombikayise … [Read more...] about Much needed relief for flood victims
ANC Statement on Racist E-Mail
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
Provincial Conference Preparations
Dear Editor The African National Congress Nelson Mandela Region is currently busy with its political, developmental and organisational programmes. Among these is our preparations for the upcoming Eastern Cape Provincial Conference. The ANC Nelson Mandela Region will fully participate in this watershed conference and, in preparation thereof, has begun an objective and strategic assessment of the organisation in this province, more especially as to how it relates to the programmes of the … [Read more...] about Provincial Conference Preparations
Congratulations Local Matrics
The ANC Nelson Mandela Region extends its congratulations to all Matriculants in Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage, Despatch, Colchester and surrounds. To those who passed: we wish you the best in your future endeavours, whether it be in furthering your studies or entering the job market; to those who unfortunately did not make it this time around: do not despair, the ANC encourages you to try and try again - remember, you only fail when you stop trying to succeed! To the Matriculants of 2013: … [Read more...] about Congratulations Local Matrics
Condolences on the passing of Jakes Gerwel
The African National Congress Nelson Mandela Region hereby expresses its sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Professor Jakes Gerwel, who sadly passed away at Kuilsrivier hospital following heart surgery. Professor Gerwel, 66 - who was Chairman of Media24, Chairman of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, former UWC Vice-Chancellor, and former Secretary of Cabinet and DG of the Presidency in the country's first democratic dispensation under Nelson Mandela in 1994 - is … [Read more...] about Condolences on the passing of Jakes Gerwel
The ANC Honours 3 Ward Councillor Crash Victims
The Nelson Mandela Bay ANC REC released this statement honouring the 3 Ward Councillors killed in killed in a car accident on the R72 near Hopewell on Sunday night 15 January 2012 (See: Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality saddened by loss of 3 Ward Councillors): The African National Congress in the Nelson Mandela region receives the news of the tragic death of its cadres in council with greatest sadness. It is quite a great loss to the movement, council and public in general. The ANC is very … [Read more...] about The ANC Honours 3 Ward Councillor Crash Victims
