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Originally from Port Elizabeth and now from Gqeberha – they ARE the same place. Get a dose of opposite the field comments and topical events in South Africa here.
A recent purchase of a faulty Kwikot Geyser element from Plumblink Newton Park in Gqeberha elicited this response from their sales representative. See more here: https://mype.co.za/nice-one-aubrey-sacks-sorry-for-you-plumblink-newton-park/
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Cameron Commends SAPS
During a walkabout with neighbourhood watch groups and meeting with the family of a victim who was beaten to death in Elsiesrivier, the DA Spokesperson on Police, Ian Cameron MP, was alerted to the shootout in Khayelitsha. He subsequently journeyed to the township and visited the scene.
Michelle Clark asks; “Where will government find the R1.3 Trillion needed for NHI?”
We once again ask President Cyril Ramaphosa and National Treasury to explain how the NHI will be funded. We also require detailed information on how the NHI Fund will be safeguarded against the institutionalised looting and corruption rife within the public health sector.
Kevin Mileham MP Speaks on the Rising Cost of Electricity
According to a leaked document showing Eskom’s tariff increase application to NERSA for the next 3 financial years, the power utility is seeking above-inflation and double-digit increases that will make electricity simply unaffordable: 2025/2026: 36.15% 2026/2027: 11.81% 2027/2028: 9.1%
Heinrich Muller MPL – Shadow MEC for Rural Development and Agrarian Reform
The multi-million rand government funded Mantusini Dairy Project near Port St Johns, that was promoted as an empowerment project to uplift hundreds of poor local households, has been closed.
Karabo Khakhau MP – DA National Spokesperson on 900 Million Scandal
The DA welcomes the decision by the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson MP, to commission an independent report on the purchase and renovations of the unutilised former Telkom headquarters building in Pretoria – costing taxpayers over R900 million. It is disturbing that this building—acquired at a great cost to the fiscus—has been […]
Nicole Rahn Against CoJ Salary Increases
There is no way we can approve of senior managers, including the municipal manager, getting increases, further diluting the money the CoJ has available to service residents. One week ago, council approved a R2.5 billion loan for the CoJ. This was done on the premise that capital projects would be able to continue – improving […]
Lisa Schickerling MP Codemns Police Action
The DA is disturbed by recent reports of alleged grossly improper conduct by members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) during an operation conducted at the Felidae Centre, a non-profit animal sanctuary situated on the N8 close to Jacobsdal. The matter is reportedly under investigation by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate, which we both […]
Ian Cameron MP – DA Spokesperson on Police on advocating for strengthening the independence of the Executive Director and IPID
The DA will continue to advocate for strengthening the independence of the Executive Director and IPID as a whole. We will ensure that our work in parliament is focused on addressing key issues in law enforcement and furthering the independence of critical statutory bodies. Most importantly, the DA will work with the new Minister of […]
NMB’s Senior Director for Water and Sanitation Bary Martin Comments on Lower Sundays River Canal Repairs
Senior Director for Water and Sanitation, Barry Martins ensured that the team is working around the clock to meet the said deadline.
NMB MMC Khanya Ngqisha Comments on Lower Sundays River Canal Repairs
“We have prepared well in terms of water distribution before shutting down the canal, the Scheepersvlakte dam was adequately filled. We have enough water to ensure that residents are not adversely affected by the repair work. Therefore, all is in order, we are very happy with the progress,” Cllr Ngqisha said.
Sevens Coach Renfred Dazel On Womens Sevens Performance in Paris Olympics
The Springbok Women’s Sevens built on their encouraging form from Monday, when they just went down to Great Britain and Japan, to outplay Fiji by 21-15 in the play-off match for 11th place, a performance that left their coach Renfred Dazel both proud and relieved. “I am really happy for this group of players […]
Tshwane Council Racist Criminally Charged
Cllr Kwena Moloto said; “On 29 July, the Democratic Alliance (DA) in Tshwane filed a case with the South African Police Service (SAPS) against Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) Tshwane Councillor Obakeng Ramabodu for his racist remarks during July’s Ordinary Council Meeting.” Related: Willie Aucamp on EFF’s Hate and Racism
Ian Cameron MP Comments on Upcoming Crime Stats
The South African public will get the picture of the real state of affairs and insight into SAPS’ measures to combat crime and lawlessness.
DA and Government Agree that NMB’s Punitive Water Tariffs are NOT an Emergency
DA’s Dries van der Westhuizen: “Currently the Metro is enforcing Part “C” of punitive water tariffs. This is not in accordance with the conditions for the provision of water services contained in the municipal bylaws, as Part “C” indicates an emergency situation. There is no emergency and the DA believes that the present water restrictions […]
Mark Alexander Praises Blitzboks Olympic Campaign
Mr Alexander hosted the Blitzboks for a team lunch to congratulate and thank them for their effort at the Olympic Games Rugby Sevens tournament and wished them well on their return to South Africa later on Monday.
