The new mayor spoke at an Integrated Development Plan (IDP) meeting at the Nangoza Jebe Hall in New Brighton.
It’s been an incredible week for the Nelson Mandela Bay dams, as torrential rains helped ease fears of an impending day zero crisis.
“You are illegitimate” – A brief statement from Athol Trollip on Mongameli Bobani has turned heads for its sheer brutality.
Maimane says the ‘coalition of corruption’ between the EFF and ANC is an attack on South African values.
Speaking at a press conference, organised to address issues with Trollip’s removal, Maimane labelled the motion of no confidence a ‘sham’, supported by a ‘coalition of corruption’.
Eastern Cape DA leader Nqaba Bhanga has explained why the vote to oust Athol Trollip simply shouldn’t be allowed to stand.
Yet another attempt to boot Athol Trollip has fallen flat. But why is he the subject of so many motions of no confidence in NMB?
It may not seem like much to write home about, but the Nelson Mandela Bay dams have staged a small-scale fightback this week.
Opposition councillors have a combined 61 seats compared to the Democratic Alliance’s 59, and they are dead-set on having Trollip removed.
It does not look like the EFF plans to throw its weight behind the PA leadership anytime soon…
The Patriotic Alliance, led by Gayton McKenzie, has turned against the Democratic Alliance.
Day zero looks like it’s moving down the coast.
While the dams fill up in Cape Town, a drought has hit Nelson Mandela Bay and the situation is very scary for Uitenhage residents.
Andile Lungisa used a glass water jug as his weapon.
Dam levels in the region are at a record low, with Kouga Dam the heaviest affected.
Yet another chaotic meeting at Nelson Mandela Bay.
There’ll be no such thing as a “third time lucky” for Trollip’s opponents.
Chaos reigns in the Eastern Cape.
Nelson Mandela Bay mayor, Athol Trollip is set to hear his fate as the city council sits to discuss a motion of no confidence against him.
Mayor. Federal chair. Reluctant fireman?
Bad blood runs deep between the pair.
The Nelson Mandela Bay council is currently in session with a motion of no confidence in DA mayor Athol Trollip set to take place.
The letter is incredible, it has to be said.