Dear Editor
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg has received official confirmation that our motion to dissolve the Johannesburg Council has been successfully cleared by the programming committee and is set to be tabled by the end of November. This pivotal development marks a critical juncture for the political landscape of the city.
Johannesburg has regrettably become synonymous with cadre deployment, fruitless and wasteful expenditure, and a systematic avoidance of accountability. Despite numerous attempts to address these failures within the council, the coalition has hidden behind superficial displays of activity for the cameras. The result is a city in crisis, with service delivery in a downward spiral, unpaid contractors, and sewage spills plaguing our streets. The current government’s negligence demonstrates a lack of genuine concern for the residents of Johannesburg.
As voices from civil society join our call for the dissolution of the council, the residents of Johannesburg stand at the precipice of a crucial decision. This DA-motion will allow the Speaker and all political parties to reveal their true commitment to service delivery and the well-being of our city’s residents.
We urge all political parties to rise above self-interest and join the DA’s call for the restoration of power to the residents. Together, with the people of Johannesburg, we can rescue our city and restore it to its former glory as the City of Gold.
The recent High Court judgment declaring Floyd Brink’s appointment as Johannesburg’s City Manager unconstitutional, unlawful, and invalid is a testament to the DA’s unwavering commitment to constitutionalism and the rule of law.
Our victory in this matter reinforces our longstanding position that Brink’s deployment was unlawful. The judgment underscores the blatant flouting of processes by the Mayor and the Speaker of the council, revealing the depth of corruption that has permeated Johannesburg’s governance.
It is increasingly evident that stability in Johannesburg can only be achieved through the dissolution of the Council. The DA remains resolute in its mission to give the voters of Johannesburg the opportunity to choose a path of responsible and accountable governance for the future of our beloved city.
Regards
Cllr Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku
DA Johannesburg Caucus Leader
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Interview with a pirate:
There was a pirate who had agreed to do an interview with a local tv station. The reporter was very courteous and professional, giving a bit of background as to the pirate\’s business. She then began interviewing him.
\”So Mr. Longbeard, are there any risks to your business? I see you have a peg leg- how did that come about?\”
\”Well, y\’see I were sailing along the coast of South Africa, looking to plunder some locals when as I boarded the small boat from the ship, a great white shark came up and got my leg clean off. \’twas scary yes, but thus is the life of a pirate.\”
\”Wow, that is pretty scary- well, how about your hook? What happened to your hand with that?\”
\”Oh now that\’s quite the tale, y\’see I were fighting a rival pirate, and we had locked swords. We had been fighting for a few hours, and were both terribly fatigued. I had a bit of exhaustion and confusion, and when I went to block one of his sword blows, I met him with me hand instead of me sword. Took it right off, but it shocked him so much I managed to get him back pretty good and have him submit. So the hook hand was given as a replacement.\”
\”Wow. Simply fascinating. Now, what about your eye patch? How did that happen?\”
\”Well, one day, a seagull was flying overhead, and I looked up. It pooped right in me eye.\”
\”… Well wow. I must admit, I wouldn\’t think just seagull poop could damage the eye that badly.\”
\”Oh, I forgot to mention… it were me first day with the hook.\”
DragonBlood
Fun South African Fact: The swimming pool vacuum cleaner is a South African invention.