GOOD Statement by Evert Manuel, GOOD Bergrivier Municipality Councillor:
As municipality employees, staff have a core mandate to serve residents with professionalism, integrity, and respect. GOOD is appalled by the conduct of a Bergrivier Municipality staff member who was caught on video giving residents the middle finger.
In the footage circulating on social media, a man wearing an EFF shirt can be seen engaging with a municipal employee in what appears to be a tense exchange. The man is assisting a resident in applying for an indigent subsidy and is simply requesting a step-by-step explanation of the application process, preferably on a municipal letterhead to ensure clarity and accountability.
What is particularly disturbing is that, during this interaction, a female municipal employee is seen making an obscene gesture toward the group of residents. Even during challenging or heated moments, municipal employees are expected to remain composed and treat all members of the public with dignity and respect. This type of behaviour is unacceptable, undermines public trust, and must be addressed by the municipality without delay.
GOOD calls on the Bergriver Municipality to take appropriate disciplinary action and to ensure that all staff are reminded of their duty to serve the public professionally and courteously at all times.
GOOD Civic Education: The party promotes civic education to encourage informed citizenship.
West Warrior
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.\”
Bug Blitz
Fun South African Fact: In the Cape Wineland region, you’ll discover the stunning towns of Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl. This region is home to many award-winning wine estates that produce incredible varieties and vintages year in and year out. South Africa’s wine country is home to more than 500 registered wineries. While exploring these vineyards and estates, be sure to sample some Pinotage, South Africa’s signature variety!