With the official results announced by the IEC the number of seats per party in council is as follows: the DA has 57 seats, the ANC 50 seats, the EFF 6, UDM 2, AIC 1, UFEC 1, COPE 1, ACDP 1 and PA 1 for the total of 120 available in Council. Now it all boils down to simple numbers - in order to make any democratic decision the DA will need a simple majority of 61 YES votes. Which leaves the DA short of 4 votes. In our modern day politics councillors vote according to the party line and … [Read more...] about Those elusive FOUR votes – how about Zanoxolo Wayile?
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Calls for immediate forensic audit into unauthorised expenditure in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro
The IFP has issued calls for an immediate forensic investigation into alleged unauthorised expenditure by the office of the former Nelson Mandela Bay mayor, Zanoxolo Wayile who is currently an ANC Member of Parliament. IFP Spokesperson on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Peter Smith, MP, said; "Mr Wayile is said to have spent R270 000 on restaurants and entertainment in his last month in office as Mayor. If it is true, this expenditure is excessive in the extreme and must … [Read more...] about Calls for immediate forensic audit into unauthorised expenditure in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro
DA withdraws motion of no confidence
Yesterday, the DA withdrew their motion of no confidence in Executive Mayor, Zanoxolo Wayile, as the following major concerns have either been addressed or are in the process of being rectified: The previous illegal Acting Municipal Manager, Mr Themba Hani has been removed from office; All the recent illegal and reckless staff suspension imposed by Mr Hani has been lifted; The Council has now appointed a legal Acting Municipal Manager until 4 March 2013; Yesterday, the mayor tabled a … [Read more...] about DA withdraws motion of no confidence
Mlibo Spanks Metro
I get the feeling that the MEC for Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Mlibo Qoboshiyane supports our Mayor Zanoxolo Wayile wholeheartedly in his thankless internal politically charged, back stabbing job. I have said it countless times before and will say it again and again; "Leave Wayile alone and let him lead - this constant interference from within his own political party and unnecessary sniping from civil society and opposition parties is only serving to lead our Metro further down … [Read more...] about Mlibo Spanks Metro
Motion of no confidence in mayor
The DA has today submitted a motion of no confidence in Executive Mayor, Zanoxolo Wayile, for consideration at the Council meeting, which is scheduled for 6 December 2012. As a result of his poor political leadership and ongoing mismanagement, service delivery in this metro has now reached an all-time low due to the following: Service delivery protests are now almost a weekly occurrence and it is very clear that the mayor is unable to honour his election promises; He has failed to … [Read more...] about Motion of no confidence in mayor
School Uniforms Distributed to Needy Learners
Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor, Cllr Zanoxolo Wayile, joined the Municipality’s Expanded Public Works Programme and members of the Education Task Team to distribute school uniforms and stationery to learners in need at the Malabar Primary School today. The children who received uniforms, shoes and stationery were Malabar Primary School victims of a bus crash on 26 June this year, children who lost their belongings in a fire in Walmer and orphans from New Brighton who were living in child … [Read more...] about School Uniforms Distributed to Needy Learners
The Importance of Reading
The National Book Week, launched at the Babs Madlakane Hall in Kwanobuhle this week, highlights the importance of reading especially amongst the youth. Referring to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's newly launched online books that are available to the public on www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za, Executive Mayor Zanoxolo Wayile said that this initiative encourages reading, especially amongst the younger generation. "We call on the people of the city to popularise this new development so that … [Read more...] about The Importance of Reading
Take a Bow Ratepayers – 1.5% of Your Payments Assist the Destitute
Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Zanoxolo Wayile said today that there cannot be a more noble cause than to serve the most destitute of our people in society when he symbolically handed over more than R4 million in Grant-in-Aid to 213 community-based organizations and non-governmental organizations based in the city. "I want to use this opportunity to thank you as developmental partners for the work that you are doing on a number of fronts. Your sterling contribution does not go unnoticed … [Read more...] about Take a Bow Ratepayers – 1.5% of Your Payments Assist the Destitute
Our Mayor – A True Patriot
People who know me are well aware of my aversion to wasting time on Facebook so forgive me if you have seen this already. I happen to notice that the Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor, Zanoxolo Wayile, has three Facebook accounts - one with 1 163 friends, one with 113 friends and one with 84 friends. The most active Facebook account is the one with 1 163 friends and we presume that that is the 'official' one. Go on make friends with Zanoxolo, you know you want to. Whilst you are there … [Read more...] about Our Mayor – A True Patriot
PE’s Biking Mayor
Nelson Mandela Bay executive mayor Zanoxolo Wayile takes control of a Harley Davidson sponsored by Johan Kitching of Extreme Automotive at the start of the parade for the opening of the 2012 Splash Festival on 6 April 2012 in Nelson Mandela Bay. The annual festival sponsored by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality runs throughout the Easter weekend. … [Read more...] about PE’s Biking Mayor
Special Delivery of School Bags and Uniforms
The Eastern Cape Department of Social Development and Special Programmes in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality handed over school bags filled with brand new uniforms to identified children from five schools on Monday 2 April. MEC Pemmy Majodina warmed the hearts of 57 children from Qaphelani School, 20 from Ben Sinuka Primary School, 26 from Jarvis Gqamlana Primary School, 53 from Charles Duna Primary School and 35 from David Vuku School. When opening the ceremony at … [Read more...] about Special Delivery of School Bags and Uniforms
Socio-economic differences in Walmer a testimony of apartheid damage
The differences in the circumstances of the rich on the one side of Heugh Road and that of the desperately poor on the other side is a testimony of the damage caused by the Apartheid government in areas such as Walmer said Executive Mayor Zanoxolo Wayile at the IDP Public Consultative meeting held at the Walmer Town Hall last night. "We need to address these imbalances as a matter of urgency. "We need to intervene as the local government to integrate the people and uplift those who have … [Read more...] about Socio-economic differences in Walmer a testimony of apartheid damage
91.9% Service Delivery Call Centre Success Rate
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Service Delivery Call Centre is making a major difference in the lives of thousands of consumers as 54 066 of the complaints, that this centre received since May 2011, are already resolved and closed off. This statistic is especially significant since it shows that 91.9% of the 58 833 complaints received were dealt with successfully by the different directorates of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. This means that only 4 767 complaints are still … [Read more...] about 91.9% Service Delivery Call Centre Success Rate
Barefoot Mayor Out Begging Again on Saturday
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s uniform collection drive received another boost today with donations from the Boardwalk, Schaeffler SA and Property Group Uitenhage/Despatch. The Boardwalk gave R10 000, Schaeffler SA donated R10 000 worth of school clothing and shoes and the Property Group Uitenhage/Despatch also contributed uniforms and school shoes. This brings the donations received so far to almost R65 000 in cash and the end is nigh as the goal to give at least 10 000 learners … [Read more...] about Barefoot Mayor Out Begging Again on Saturday
Our Barefoot Mayor Wants Your Shoes
The Nelson Mandela Bay Education Task Team is hosting its first fundraising initiative on Saturday 28 January 2012 in the form of "Uniform Begging". Executive Mayor will be joined by top business leaders and celebrities such as MBDA CEO Pierre Voges, NMBT CEO, Mandlakazi Skefile, Khusta Jack The Boardwalk Chairperson Bongi Siwisa, The New Afro Teens band members, representatives from GM South Africa and local DJ Selwyn Willis amongst others. The teams will be barefoot and dressed in grey … [Read more...] about Our Barefoot Mayor Wants Your Shoes
