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Ward
6 News from hard working Retief
Odendaal. To see how other Ward Councillors
go about their jobs, see what Heinrich
Muller has been up to in Ward
9, Jeremy
Davis in Ward
5, Andre
Goosen in Ward
3, Stanford
Slabbert in Ward
1 and Dean
Biddulph in Ward
2
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From
Councillor Retief Odendaal ...
Feel it, it is here! Ja-nee, die 2010 FIFA Sokkerwereldbeker
is om die
draai en Suid-Afrika is besig om sy vere behoorlik reg te skud vir
hierdie groot sport gebeurtenis.
In ons Metro word ook hard
gewerskaf om te verseker die laaste projekte word voltooi voor die
groot sokker afskop. Kom ons hoop alles verloop glad en dat
Suid-Afrikaners se gasvryheid buitelandse besoekers sal noop om weer 'n
draai hier op die suidpunt van Afrika te kom maak.
Council is
currently busy with the budgeting process and thus there will also be a
public participation for input by the public on the budget. I urge all
residents to take an active roll in the budget process. Please do
remember that the creation of viable budget is one of the single most
important functions of Council. Let your voice be heard-it is your hard
earned MONEY after all!
As you all no doubt know, election year
is around the corner and so all those usual political games are no
doubt going to be played again. Last years' election results definitely
unleashed the cat amongst the pigeons as the Democratic Alliance showed
tremendous growth in our Metro.
This Nelson Mandela Municipality
is going to be TOP priority for the DA as a DA led coalition here looks
like a distinct possibility.
Die DA sien daarna uit om die blou
golf van verandering en goeie regering ook na die Oos-Kaap te bring.
Dit gaan waarlik 'n interessante paar maande wees.
In This Issue:
- Eerste Huis in Fairview Gebou
- Abstraction of water from the Baakens River
- Oak Road and 18th Avenue Tarred
- Jobseekers in Walter Road
- Hondebelasting
- Constance Road Park Storm Water Upgrade
- Meet Our People
1. Eerste Huis in
Fairview Gebou
Die fondamente van die eerste huis wat op die restitusiegrond in
Fairview gebou word, is onlangs gelê. Die huis wat tans dakhoogte staan
gaan 'n spoggerige 105m² groot wees en die bouer is vol vertroue dat hy
binne die volgende maand die projek sal voltooi.
Dit is weliswaar vir ons almal 'n blye dag aangesien die oop restitusie
grond vir menige inwoner in die omgewing 'n groot steen des aanstoots
is. Die oop grond het deur die jare in 'n onwettige stortingsterein
ontaard en bykans al die elektrisiteitsinfrastruktuur is geplunder en
gesteel.
Unfortunately said electrical infrastructure has to date not yet been
replaced and prospective builders do not know whether the municipality
wil be in a position to provide electrical supply to their newly built
dwellings. We will keep you posted on developments in this ongoing saga.
2. Abstraction of water
from the Baakens River
The incidence of "illegal" water abstraction from water bodies within
the Nelson Mandela Bay is on the increase. Actions of this nature have
wide ranging repercussions on the environment in times of drought as we
are now experiencing.
Municipal officials are advised that in order to abstract water from
natural bodies (Baakens River for example), a necessary permit must be
obtained from the Department of Water Affairs.
Failure to have such permission could result in prosecution in terms of
the National Water Act 36 of 1998. Ensure that where abstraction takes
place, the drivers of vehicles have the necessary documentation and
permission. (*Metro Circular April 2010)
Weather permitting, the Ward 6 DA Branch is going to have a Baakens
Valley cleanup on Saturday the 15th of May 2010. Join us at the 3rd
Avenue dip at 08:30 from where we shall proceed to Dodd's Farm and
back. Hope to see you there.
3. Oak Road and 18th
Avenue Tarred
I am sure that most of the residents in Overbaakens are going to be
very glad that these two roads are finally to be tarred. As I am
writing the contractors have already started construction and this
project should be completed by end of June 2010.
This road is a very important thoroughfare between Overbaakens and the
William Moffat and
is especially used by scholars walking to Walmer West Primary School.
While on the subject of roads, Overbaakens residents would have noticed
that the top part of (that silly narrow) Pine Road has now finally been
widened and that the long awaited speed humps in AG Visser Road have
also been installed.
4. Jobseekers in Walter
Road
I have had quite a few complaints on the jobseekers standing around in
Walter Road waiting to be picked up and hoping on employment for a day
or two.
Since this is a social problem, there is very little the Municipality
can do to alleviate the problem. The SAPS are not willing to remove
them and a spokesperson said and I quote: "residents should stop
picking up thsese jobseekers as this is the only way that they are
going to stop coming to this area. If there are no job opportunities
here, there will be no reason for them to hang around here".
5. Hondebelasting
Die NMBM Raad het besluit dat hondebelasting nie meer gehef sal word
(vanaf 1 Januarie 2010) nie. Uitstaande hondebelasting vir 2009 sal
egter steeds ingevorder word.
Die honde beheereenheid sal voortgaan met die toepassing van alle
by-wette en die Dierebeskermingswet, insluitende:
- Die beheer van ongesteriliseerde tewe.
- Die aantal honde wat op 'n erf aangehou word.
- Die beheer van rondloperhonde;
- Die registrasie en monitering van hondetelers;
- Met alle aspekte rakende mishandelingsgevalle en
hondeverwaarlosing sal streng gehandel word.
PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW YOUR PETS TO ROAM AROUND OUR STREETS!
6. Constance Road Park
Storm Water Upgrade
Residents would have noticed that a contractor has recently moved on
site. The drainage system in this park forms part of the
Theescombe/Qgebera bulk storm water master plan in our municipality.
Over the last couple of years residents have constantly expressed
concerns about the shocking state of this storm water cannal. As a
result of erosion a very deep and dangerous trench was created where
the canal used to be. All the soil from the erosion also posed a
significant threat to the natural drainage pond in the park. The storm
water canal will be upgraded in its entirety and the project should be
completed by end of May 2010.
7. Meet Our People
Bobby Stevenson was born in Port Elizabeth and has developed a strong
bond with the Eastern Cape over many years. Now in his fiftieth year,
he is divorced with two children, Lauren and James. He attended school
at Grey Junior and matriculated at Sac's in Cape Town. Thereafter he
attended UCT where he graduated with a legal degree. He studied further
at UPE, as it was then known and graduated with a BA degree in
Political Science.
From the early days as youth leader of the Progressive Federal Party in
the Western Cape, Bobby was always destined for a life in politics. In
1983 he was appointed Regional Director for the PFP and served in that
capacity until 1999. In 1988, at the age of 28, he was elected to the
City Council of Port Elizabeth where he served as the councillor for
Central where he built on his reputation and was affectionately known
amongst his constituents as "Bobby on the Beat". In 1999, Bobby was
elected for the first time to the Provincial Legislature and has served
the people of the Eastern Cape as an MPL since then.
In rare spare time moments Bobby enjoys playing golf and the occasional
set of recreational tennis. He is a devoted dad and a committed
Christian.
Greetings/Groetnis
Retief Odendaal
DA Councillor Ward 6
Cell: 082
462 0668
Work: 041
367 1670
Email: Ward6[at]mandelametro.gov.za
Ward 6 covers the
following areas in the Metro:
Charlo, Broadwood, Springfield, Overbaakens, Fairview, Mangold Park,
Walmer Downs, Newton Park (South of Mangold Street from 1st to 6th
Avenues.)
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go about their jobs, see what Heinrich
Muller has been up to in Ward
9, Jeremy
Davis in Ward
5, Andre
Goosen in Ward
3, Stanford
Slabbert in Ward
1 and Dean
Biddulph in Ward
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From
Councillor Retief Odendaal ...
WARD
6 NEWS - February 2010
Hartlike
groete aan alle inwoners van Wyk 6. Dit is reeds Februarie en die
aktiwiteite van 2010 is in volle swang. Ek vertrou dat u die
vakansieseisoen geniet het en dat die jaar 2010 vir u en u gesin 'n
interessante jaar vol opwindende uitdagings sal wees. Ek het
vakansietyd so 'n draai in die Suid-Kaap gemaak waar die droogte nou
regtig rampspoedig raak. Ons bid en vertrou dat dit daar asook hier
binnekort genoegsaam sal reën.
I remind you that as from 1 February stricter water restrictions will
apply. I know it is difficult to see your garden slowly perishing but
we all have to work together in order to pull through this trying time.
A lot has been said about the way in which the Municipality has handled
this crises and it all comes down to that old adage, Failure to plan,
is planning to fail. Here's hoping that a lot will be learned from past
mistakes and that in future we will not repeat those mistakes.
In this issue:
- Water Restrictions;
- Fairview Ontwikkeling;
- Hawkers-Newton Park;
- Glen Hurdrylaan opgradering;
- Municipal Manager.
1. WATER RESTRICTIONS
As from 1 February 2010 all households are requested to limit their
water consumption to not more than 500L daily. The residential rate
shall be R6.62 per 1000L should you stay within the aforesaid limit.
Should you exceed your 500l daily average per month the cost shall
increase to R14.91 per additional 1000L.
You are urged to use water extremely sparingly and to report all water
leaks, bursts or reckless water usage at 0800 205 050 or
waterleaks@mandelametro.gov.za .
Kindly remember that the use of all garden hoses or sprinkler systems
is strictly prohibited except if borehole water or grey water is
utilized therefore. Watering of the garden with handheld buckets is
allowed, but not encouraged.
2. FAIRVIEW ONTWIKKELING
Die fondamente vir die eerste huis in die “restitusie-gebied'' Fairview
is gelê! Ek is verheug oor die feit dat eienaars eindelik hier kan
begin bou en hoop dat dit baie van ons probleme, soos byvoorbeeld
onwettige storting, die hoof sal bied.
Ongelukkig is die elektrisieteitstoevoer-infrastraktuur in hierdie
gebied deur die jare uitermate geplunder en besteel. Dit laat
restitusie-eienaars nou met die hande in die hare deurdat hul nie
verseker is van elektrisiteitstoevoer na hul eiendomme sou hul besluit
om hul huise te bou nie. Die munisipaliteit is besig om die saak te
ondersoek en ek sal u op hoogte hou van enige verwikkelinge hierin.
3. NEWTON PARK HAWKERS
My office has been inundated with calls regarding the ongoing problem
of illegal hawking in Newton Park. Although one does not want to
deprive people of making a living, some of the hawkers in Newton Park
have absolutely no respect for our area and are leaving their waste and
rubbish on our verges and in our streets.
A task team has been set up to look into this problem as this is not
just an isolated problem, but one that is also problematic in other
areas of the Metro. In addressing this essentially social problem, the
task team has to identify places where these hawkers can legally trade
and then provide them with adequate and proper facilities.
In the meanwhile please contact us immediately should you see any new
hawker activity in your immediate area.
4. GLEN HURDRYLAAN
OPGRADERING
Glen Hurdrylaan deur die Baakensriviervallei is oor 'n laagwaterbrug
gebou wat met swaar reën dikwels onder water en onbegaanbaar is. Dit
het gewoonlik tot gevolg dat die pad in geheel gesluit moet word, wat
op sy beurt grootskaalse verkeersontwrigting veroorsaak. Heelparty
inwoners van Mangoldpark sal ook weet dat die pad die afgelope paar
jaar, veral tydens spitsverkeer, druk verkeer moes dra. Die opgradering
is dus broodnodig en ons vertrou dat dit 'n bietjie spitsverkeer
verligting sal bring.
The road works for the new Glen Hurd Drive will consist of the
following :
- New roadway 7.4m wide and 680m long with pedestrian/cycle
pathway on one side. The new roadway connects on the east side of 3rd
Avenue and on the west side to the future new Centenary Road at the
existing William Moffett bridge;
- By-pass at 3rd Avenue to allow construction of the linking
of the new Glen Hurd Road with 3rd Avenue.
The new bridge across the Baakens River will be 65m long with a deck
11.30m wide. The deck will include a 1.5m wide pathway along the
southern side.
The following ancillary works form part of the project:
- Stormwater drainage; Drainage onto and from the new Glen
Hurd Road; Drainage from existing outlets from William Moffett
Expressway; Drainage from 3rd Avenue.
- Street lightning;
- Relocation of existing sewers to accommodate the new Glen
Hurd Road;
- Rehabilitation of the existing Glen Hurd Road and side
walks.
The planning phase of this project is now completed and all plans have
been submitted to the municipality. Since this shall be a rather
expensive project it might be implemented in a couple of phases.
5. MUNICIPAL MANAGER
I am sure that most of you have been following the ongoing saga on our
Municipal Manager, Adv Graham Richards. Richards was put on special
leave (fully remunerated) after allegations of certain irregularities
were brought against him. Mr Errol Ntoba was appointed acting Municipal
Manager to act in his stead.
It is now seven months down the line and yet there is no end in sight.
You, the ratepayer, are paying for two municipal managers whilst this
municipality is heading for its biggest budget deficit ever! At council
last week I brought a motion demanding proof of Richards's guilt on one
or more of the allegations and failing such proof I demanded that he be
reinstated forthwith in order to stop the fruitless expenditure.
Unfortunately the ruling party refused to hear the motion and to date
we are none the wiser. I will keep you up to date with new developments
herein.
That's it from my desk for the month of February. Remember to forward
this newsletter to as many Ward 6 residents as possible. As always, I
look forward to all your constructive criticism. Ek wens u net die
beste toe vir die maand wat voorlê.
Greetings/Groetnis
Retief Odendaal
DA Councillor Ward 6
Cell: 082
462 0668
Work: 041
367 1670
Email: Ward6[at]mandelametro.gov.za
Ward 6 covers the
following areas in the Metro:
Charlo, Broadwood, Springfield, Overbaakens, Fairview, Mangold Park,
Walmer Downs, Newton Park (South of Mangold Street from 1st to 6th
Avenues.)
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9, Jeremy
Davis in Ward
5, Andre
Goosen in Ward
3, Stanford
Slabbert in Ward
1 and Dean
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WARD
6 NEWS - October 2009
Hartlike
groete aan alle
inwoners van Wyk 6. Ja-nee, waterbeperkings is van toepassing en ons
almal moet maar ons deel doen om hierdie skaars hulpbron te bewaar.
Onthou die gebruik van tuinslange is streng verbode en die verwagting
is dat elke huisgesin nie meer as die voorgeskrewe 400 liter water per
dag verbruik nie.
Quite a number of you responded to my last
newsletter for which I thank you. I always look forward to all your
constructive criticism.
I have had a trying month of October
with both my car and laptop (in the boot) being stolen. The only upside
hereto being that it did not happen in our Ward! Unfortunately crime
affects all of us and thus we share a collective duty to keep our
community safe and crime free. Please do remember that we have two very
active neighborhood watches in our Ward- Newton Park Neighborhood
Watch, as well as Charlo Neighborhood Watch. Kindly contact me should
you be interested in joining either of these neighborhood watches.
In this issue:
- Squatters in Fairview/Baakens Valley;
- William Moffat Opgradering;
- Newton Park Library;
- Dranklisensieaasoek;
- Save-our-City Campaign
1. Squatters in
Fairview/Baakens Valley
I have recently received a call from a resident expressing concern that
squatters may be erecting their informal structures in the
Fairview-area (near Willow Drive). After an attempted mugging a few
days ago, the SAPS undertook to thoroughly inspect this particular
section of the bush. I accompanied them and although no informal
structures, temporary or permanent, were found, traces of vagrant
activity were clear. The SAPS has given an undertaking to inspect this
area on a regular basis.
A number of complaints have also been received regarding squatters in
the Baakens Valley (below Glenhurd) and was dealt with by the Park
Rangers. It is IMPERATIVE that you contact us upon the first sign of
squatter activity, as legally they should be removed before a permanent
shelter has been erected.
2. William
Moffet Opgradering
Ek is seker u almal stem saam dat die William Moffat Snelweg dringend
opgegradeer moet word. Die pad dra druk verkeer en is tans in 'n
haglike toestand.
Die munisipaliteit sal oor die volgende 3 jaar die projek as volg in
fases aanpak:
FASE 1 - BUFFELSFONTEINWEG – CIRCULARRYLAAN
FASE 2 - WILLOWWEG – ALANWEG
FASE 3 - CIRCULARWEG – WILLOWEG
Voordat daar met die projek begin kan word, moet 'n hooftoevoer water
pyplyn naby die Moffat verlê word. Hierdie projek van vyf maande is
reeds in tender fase en sal hopelik eersdaags begin.
3. Newton Park Library
The Municipality has at long last started work on the much neglected
garden of our library. Recent months has seen the once beautiful garden
full of weeds and refuse, while the overgrown shrubs offered the ideal
shelter place for vagrants. I am glad to report that there is a HUGE
improvement here and that it seems that the vagrants have decided to
move on.
4. Dranklisensieaansoeke
Die volgende dranklisensie aansoek vir 'n sportkroeg is ontvang:
THE ELBO ROOM, WINKEL 11, FIG TREE-SENTRUM
Ek het heelwat besware hieroor ontvang en het dit aangestuur na die
Drankraad. Ek sal u inlig sodra daar enige verwikkelinge hierin is.
5. Save Our City Campaign
This committee, which aims to protect our built heritage, had its
official launch on the 5th of November 2009. I am sure that many of you
are aware of the activities of this committee through the extensive
press coverage which it has received over the recent months. We
sincerely hope that the pressures we are applying are going to have the
desired effect in that all heritage property owners will respect the
laws of this country and protect our heritage for future generations.
If you wish to join this worthy cause, kindly contact Lynn Haller on
082 822 4717. Should you consider a monetary donation to support this
cause, you could do so at:
SAVE-OUR-CITY-CAMPAIGN; FNB (WALMER)
ACCOUNT: 6224 2839 449
BRANCH: 211 217
Greetings/Groetnis
__________________________________________
Retief Odendaal
DA Councillor Ward 6
Cell: 082
462 0668
Work: 041
367 1670
Email: Ward6[at]mandelametro.gov.za
Ward 6 covers the
following areas in the Metro:
Charlo, Broadwood, Springfield, Overbaakens, Fairview, Mangold Park,
Walmer Downs, Newton Park (South of Mangold Street from 1st to 6th
Avenues.)
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Odendaal. To see how other Ward Councillors
go about their jobs, see what Heinrich
Muller has been up to in Ward
9, Jeremy
Davis in Ward
5, Andre
Goosen in Ward
3, Stanford
Slabbert in Ward
1 and Dean
Biddulph in Ward
2
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WARD
6 NEWS - October 2009
Hartlike
groete aan alle inwoners van Wyk 6. Kan u glo dis reeds Oktober? Ek glo
die meeste van ons is verbaas oor hoe vinnig die jaar gevlieg het. Ons
sien almal uit na ‘n welverdiende ruskans saam met familie en vriende
gedurende die feesseisoen.
Quite a number of you have responded to my previous newsletter with
queries and complaints on issues in our ward. I thank you for this and
stress once again to PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE to contact me with ALL your
ward related concerns and queries.
In this issue:
- Ms Jessie Timm's 100TH Birthday celebration
- Fairview skoonmaak begin
- Local Spacial Development Plan
- Waterbeperkings
- Save-our-City Campaign.
1. Ms Jessie Timm turns
100!
One of Newton Parks' beloved grannies turned a full 100 on the 17th of
September 2009. The Newton Park Methodist Church held a wonderful
birthday party for Ms Timm on this joyous occasion.
We wish her all the very best for the coming year and hope that through
Grace she shall be spared for us for many years to come.
2. Fairview Skoonmaak
Begin
Die van u wat die Fairview omgewing ken sal weet dat daar alreeds
heelwat vordering met die skoonmaak van paaie gemaak is. ‘n Privaat
firma, Wavelength Konstruksie, het vriendelik aangebied (om sonder
enige vergoeding!) die meeste van die paaie in Fairview skoon te maak.
Ek was totaal uit die veld geslaan deur die onbaatsigtige optrede van
hierdie barmhartige samaritane. Ek kan die manne van Wavelenght
Konstruksie, namens die gemeenskap, nie genoeg bedank nie!
A lot of work still remains to be done here and the fight against
illegal dumping continues. It remains, unfortunately, an ongoing
problem for which a solution still needs to be found. Not a week passes
that I do not have to report a couple of cases of illegal dumping in
this area. It just goes to show that for some people civic pride means
absolutely nothing these days…
3. Local Spatial
Development Plan (LSDP) For Newton Park/Cape Road Area
This (long overdue) project has finally started. The local team from
Urban Dynamics has been appointed to come up with the LSDP that we so
desperately need in the Newton Park area. Public participation meetings
shall be held and I shall keep you posted as to any developments herein.
While on this subject I have noted quite an increase in the occurrence
of illegal businesses in Newton Park/Glenhurd. Remember that there are
strict "work from home" regulations to be adhered to should you not be
zoned for Business. I cannot stress enough how important it is to
adhere to these regulations. One or two people not abiding to these
regulations can create a real nightmare for ALL the other residents in
a street.
4. Waterbeperkings
Soos u seker teen hierdie tyd weet, is streng waterbeperkings vanaf
middel Oktober ons voorland. Die stand van ons damvlakke is
kommerwekkend en die munispaliteit het besluit om voortydig
waterbeperkings in te stel. Die munisipaliteit het die afgelope week ‘n
beroep op alle inwoners gedoen om water so spaarsamig as moontlik te
gebruik en het bevestig dat tuine eersdaags glad nie meer met ‘n
tuinslang natgemaak sal kan word nie.
Ek wag huidiglik op die munisipaliteit om my te verwittig tot hoeveel
kiloliter water elke huishouding per dag beperk gaan word. ‘n Monitor
gaan ook in ons wyk aangestel word om die verbruik te reguleer en ek is
reeds gewaarsku dat hoë boetes diegene wat water vermors, in die gesig
sal staar.
5. Save-Our-City Committee
Heritage day has come and gone but a group of feisty individuals has
decided to join forces to fight the decay of the historic buildings in
one of South Africa's oldest suburbs, PE Central. The newly established
committee aims to try and enforce Heritage legislation which so many
landlords conveniently ignore these days.
I joined the Central Tour hosted by the PE Tour Guides Association
recently and have to say that it is truly sad that this historic and
beautiful area in is such a sad and appalling state. Should you wish to
join the Save-our-City committee please do
not hesitate to contact me.
That's it from my desk for the month of October. Remember to forward
this newsletter to as many Ward 6 residents as possible. I wish you all
the very best for the month ahead.
Greetings/Groetnis
__________________________________________
Retief Odendaal
DA Councillor Ward 6
Cell: 082
462 0668
Work: 041
367 1670
Email: Ward6[at]mandelametro.gov.za
Ward 6 covers the
following areas in the Metro:
Charlo, Broadwood, Springfield, Overbaakens, Fairview, Mangold Park,
Walmer Downs, Newton Park (South of Mangold Street from 1st to 6th
Avenues.)
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go about their jobs, see what Heinrich
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9, Jeremy
Davis in Ward
5, Andre
Goosen in Ward
3, Stanford
Slabbert in Ward
1 and Dean
Biddulph in Ward
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From
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WARD
6 NEWS - September 2009
Hartlike
groete aan alle Wyk 6 inwoners. Ek glo teen hierdie tyd weet meeste van
u dat ek as die nuwe raadslid in ons wyk verkies is. Ons vorige
raadslid, Mnr Dacre Haddon, dien nou in die Provinsiale Wetgewer waar
hy alreeds kliphard aan die werk is. Ons wens hom alle sterkte toe.
I appeal to you not to hesitate to contact either myself or my faithful
secretary, Jenni, should you encounter any problems or come across any
matter that needs attention in the ward. You, the residents, are my
eyes and ears and together we shall keep this ward one of the premier
wards in the Metro!
In this issue:
- Faulty Streetlights,
- Onwettige Storting,
- Charlo Neighborhood Watch,
- Opgradering van Stormwater Dreineringstelsel Newtonpark,
- Appointment of Acting Municipal Manager.
1. Faulty Streetlights
I have noticed quite a number of faulty streetlights in the area and
have reported nearly 50 non-operational lights to the municipality.
Kindly look out for lights that are non-operational. Remember that a
well lit street normally also serves as a deterrent to criminal
elements. Should you notice such a faulty light, please take down the
pole number as well as the street address and report same to my office.
2. Onwettige Storting
Ek is seker ons almal weet watter groot euwel onwettige storting
deesdae raak. Die probleem is besig om regoor die Metro hand uit te ruk
en ek doen ‘n beroep op elkeen van u om onwettige storting onmiddelik
te raporteer sou u die boosdoeners op heterdaad betrap.
Ek vind dit weliswaar onaanvaarbaar dat ‘n paar individue met geen
selftrots ons pragtige omgewing so ontsier. Raporteer oortreders
onmiddelik by die 24-uur noodlyn 041 3737 641 of skakel my gerus.
Graag raporteer ek terug dat dit uiteindelik lyk of daar vordering met
onwettige storting in Fairview gemaak word. Ons hoop om vinnig
resultate hier te begin sien.
3. Charlo Neighborhood
Watch
The newly established Charlo Neighborhood watch is going from strength
to strength. This is a great initiative that is already bearing fruit
and we wish them all the very best. All individuals interested in
joining this neighborhood watch can contact Mervin at 082 374 4182. We
all share the responsibility of keeping our area safe and crime free.
4. Opgradering van
Stormwater Dreineringstelsel Newtonpark
Hierdie projek nader nou voltooing en behoort volgens die
projekbestuurder teen einde September finaal afgehandel te wees. Ek is
bewus van al die ongerief wat deur die projek veroorsaak is, maar
verseker u dat dit op die lange duur die moeite werd sal wees. Skakel
gerus die kantoor sou daar enige skade aan u soom of sypaadjie wees wat
nog nie herstel is nie.
5. Appointment of Acting
Municipal Manager
An acting municipal manager was finally appointed by Council on the
24th of August 2009. Mr Elias Ntoba is standing in for Adv Graham
Richards who are currently on special leave.
Well that is all I have for this month. Kindly forward this report to
as many Ward 6 residents as possible. Hope that you have a wonderful
(spring) month of September! All the very best until next month.
Greetings/Groetnis
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Retief Odendaal
DA Councillor Ward 6
Cell: 082
462 0668
Work: 041
367 1670
Email: Ward6[at]mandelametro.gov.za
Ward 6 covers the
following areas in the Metro:
Charlo, Broadwood, Springfield, Overbaakens, Fairview, Mangold Park,
Walmer Downs, Newton Park (South of Mangold Street from 1st to 6th
Avenues.)
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Councillor Dacre Haddon...
WARD
6 NEWS - 28 April 2009
As
a result of the general election on last Wednesday, I was elected as an
BISHO MP and am now a DA MPL. The DA won 6 seats in the legislature-up
from 5.
As a result of my election, I shall cease to be a councilor with effect
Wednesday.
The ward 6 will thus be vacant until a new councilor is elected.
Should there be any councilor needs/queries/problems you will continue
to receive the usual service by contacting my office and speaking to my
secretary Jenny who will guide you accordingly.
It has been a great honour and pleasure to have served you for the past
8 years.
I thank you all for your support, assistance and even advice to me
which I appreciate and look forward to serving yourselves and the
bigger constituency of the Province from Bisho.
STUNNING RESULT FOR DA IN
ELECTION:
The DA produced a stunning election result from last weeks general
election.
1) We were the only political party that GREW in support from 12%-16.6
%.(Even the ANC was 3% down on previous support)
2) The DA is the only party after the ANC to govern a province (Western
Cape) outright.
Our status as Official Opposition in parliament increased from 50
seats-67 seats.
Our support grew in every province-E Cape from 7%-10%.
We gained an extra seat in Bisho from 5 seats previously-6 seats.
The DA is well set to start governing various Metro's and
Municipalities in the 2011 Council elections.
With this in mind and good governance in Western Cape for next 5 years-
the DA is well set to become the major player as an alternative
coalition government in 2014.
My fondest regards AND BEST WISHES TO YOU ALL.
__________________________________________
Dacre Haddon
DA Chief Whip NMBM
Councillor Ward 6
Cell: 083
5779840
Work: 041
3671670
Email: haddon[at]mandelametro.gov.za
Ward 6 covers the
following areas in the Metro:
Charlo, Broadwood, Springfield, Overbaakens, Fairview, Mangold Park,
Walmer Downs, Newton Park (South of Mangold Street from 1st- 6th
Avenues.)
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5, Andre
Goosen in Ward
3, Stanford
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WARD
6 NEWS - 6th to 13th April 2009
1.
17th Avenue Charlo Upgrade to Commence June:
I am informed by the consultants Stemele Bosch that the first phase of
upgrade of 17th Avenue Charlo will commence in June 2009. The
first phase will be the relocating of the water pipe mains and this is
not expected to have any influence on traffic at this time.
The applicable environmental issues have been complied with.
Tenders are being sought to commence with the upgrading which i
undertstand will take place after the repositioning of the water pipes.
2. Voting Queries - Not
Home on Election Day?
The upcoming election is a national election for Parliament and
Provincial legislatures.
As such, although one should (as with council ward elections) vote at
your nearest polling station, one can vote at any voting station in the
country on the day.
However, if you are out of the Province on election day, one can still
vote but will only have ONE vote-that for the national
ballot-Parliament. Being out of ones province will unfortunately
preclude one from voting in the provincial ballot of that province.
If you are in such a situation, on arrival at the polling station other
than the one you would normally vote at, you will fill in a form and
your ID will be scanned so the IEC can verify where and if you are
registered.
A happy and blessed Easter to you and your family.
Until next week
Fondest regards to you all
__________________________________________
Dacre Haddon
DA Chief Whip NMBM
Councillor Ward 6
Cell: 083
5779840
Work: 041
3671670
Email: haddon[at]mandelametro.gov.za
Ward 6 covers the
following areas in the Metro:
Charlo, Broadwood, Springfield, Overbaakens, Fairview, Mangold Park,
Walmer Downs, Newton Park (South of Mangold Street from 1st- 6th
Avenues.)
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3, Stanford
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WARD
6 NEWS - 30th March to 6th April 2009
DA
Wins and Gains Support in By Elections:
The DA won three by elections last week convincingly.
In Mitchells Plain Cape the DA doubled it's support to wrest a council
seat from the ID.
In Parow the DA increased support to 95% in a ward-(up from 83%)
against both Cope and ANC who picked up the crumbs.
In Kempton Park het die DA ook 'n skitterende tussen verkiesing
oorwinning gekry.
In Despatch the DA increased it's support but was unable to win the
seat from ANC due to a split opposition vote.
One small opposition party polled the amount of votes we needed to have
narrowly won the seat.
Die GROOT LES: MOENIE U STEM VERDEEL EN VIR KLEIN PARTYE TE STEM.
Wat se die meningspale?
Met verkiesings is daar altyd verskillende meningspale.
Al die pale gee die DA stygende ondersteuning en ook groot stygende
ondersteuning onder swart kiesers ook.
Dis baie gooie nuus.
Die Pyle in "The Sunday Times" reken dat die DA die Wes Kaap aleen kan
wen (sonder die hulp) van koalisie regereing.
So it is looking healthy for the DA and we are on course to be in
government in possibly three provinces and grow dramatically.
Special Votes:
If anyone in your family is infirm, disabled, or very old and would
battle to get to a polling station the IEC can assist them with a
special vote.
Please make use of this service as such applications can only be
considered until the 14th April 2009.
Please contact me should you require assistance herein.
Until next week
Fondest regards to you all
__________________________________________
Dacre Haddon
DA Chief Whip NMBM
Councillor Ward 6
Cell: 083
5779840
Work: 041
3671670
Email: haddon[at]mandelametro.gov.za
Ward 6 covers the
following areas in the Metro:
Charlo, Broadwood, Springfield, Overbaakens, Fairview, Mangold Park,
Walmer Downs, Newton Park (South of Mangold Street from 1st- 6th
Avenues.)
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WARD
6 NEWS - 23rd to 30th March 2009
1.
2009 Council Budget:
The draft budget for council for 2009 is to go for public
participation. I urge you to get involved-it's YOUR money being spent
and you must have a say on the issues affecting you.
The council has 2 parts to the budget-namely an Operating Budget
& a Capital budget.
The proposed Operating budget is R 5.2 billion with major expenditure
being on:
Employee/staff costs-30%
Electricity & water purchases 20%
General Expenses 25%
Repairs & Maintenance 8.5%
Depreciation 8%
Funding is obtained from service charges such as water, sanitation,
refuse etc (39%), rates (13%) grants & subsidies from
government (25%)
Proposed rates increases-10%
Water, sanitation & refuse-10%
Electricity 20%
The DA is not happy about rates increase and feel 8% would be more
appropriate.
We are concerned that council so quickly hikes up everything but the
service delivery and lack of austerity measures in these tough times
are non existent.
If council cuts back on the lavish expenditure on the parties, trips,
nice but not necessaries we could easlity justify a lower rates
increase.
The Capital budget is 2.362 billion.
Revenue from operations-14%
Government grants-55%
External loans-33%
What is promising:
Meer geld allokeer aan herstel van water, paaie, electrsitiet ens
Raak betrokke- datums sal in die pers verskyn oor die tye en plekke van
openbare vergaderings waar u u mening kan gee oor die planne.
2. Steun vir DA Styg:
Menings pyle vir die opkomende verkiesing gee die DA stygende
ondersteuning hierdie verkiesing.
Daar is 'n groot moontlikheid dat die DA die Kaap provinsie, Gauteng
Noord Kaap en KwaZulu Natal kan wen.
Die DA sukses van regering in Kaapstad-dink wat die sukses sal wees in
hierdie provinsies met DA regering.
Until next week
Fondest regards to you all
__________________________________________
Dacre Haddon
DA Chief Whip NMBM
Councillor Ward 6
Cell: 083
5779840
Work: 041
3671670
Email: haddon[at]mandelametro.gov.za
Ward 6 covers the
following areas in the Metro:
Charlo, Broadwood, Springfield, Overbaakens, Fairview, Mangold Park,
Walmer Downs, Newton Park (South of Mangold Street from 1st- 6th
Avenues.)
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From
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WARD
6 NEWS - 9th March to 16th March 2009
I
am attaching an e mail from Helen Zille regarding the "COPE Challenge".
Of further good news is that DA increased it's support on Wednesdays by
elections in wards 38 & 53.
Our support increased dramatically and this augers well for the
election.
DA Steun styg in tussen verkiesings in baai. DA neem stemme weg van ANC.
SPECIAL VOTE NEEDS:
Kindly remember that if there are anyone you know who is:
a) Bed ridden
b) Infirm
c) Disabled
d) Advanced pregnancy
These folk can vote prior to election day at home.
A form needs to be completed as there is a process to be followed.
Kindly urgently contact me should you have a query in this
regard.Applications must be with IEC by 14th April.
Have a cool week
"Helen Zille: My
Challenge to COPE
So much for the "divorce papers" which Mosiuoa Lekota served on the ANC
last year: the marriage has barely been annulled and already there is
talk within COPE's ranks of renewing the vows.
Last week, COPE's presidential candidate, Reverend Mvume Dandala, said
that his party would not rule out a coalition with the ANC. His exact
words were: "If the ANC were to commit itself to some of the values
that we are going to put forward, particularly the need to overcome
corruption in this country, we would not rule it out completely".
I have said from the outset that COPE is good for democracy because it
helps to break the ANC monolith. And, while COPE is splitting the ANC,
the DA is building the alternative. On this reading, COPE can play a
positive role in South African politics.
But there is a conspiracy theory doing the rounds which suggests that
COPE may actually help to entrench the ANC's dominance. It goes
something like this:
The idea for the formation of COPE was mooted by ANC strategists who
realised that the election of Jacob Zuma as President of the ANC would
alienate a key section of the ANC's support base. The disaffected would
include supporters of Thabo Mbeki and people who could not countenance
supporting a presidential candidate with a cloud of corruption hanging
over him.
Knowing that the ANC was likely to lose their support, COPE was formed
(by the ANC) in a bid to find a home for disaffected former ANC voters.
Once these voters had found this new home, they would be delivered back
to the ANC in the form of an ANC/COPE coalition after the election. In
other words, any votes lost by the ANC in the Mbeki/Zuma fallout would
be recouped in this process. In this scenario, a vote for COPE would
turn out to be a vote for Zuma.
I do not buy this conspiracy theory. Politicians, despite what some
people might think, are not that Machiavellian. And the ANC does not
have the capacity to execute such a strategy. But I do believe there is
a possibility that COPE may form a coalition with the ANC, even without
it having been the product of an ANC grand plan. Reverend Dandala's
statement about going into coalition lends credence to that belief, as
does his general attitude towards the ANC.
Dandala is unwilling to confront or criticise the leadership of the
ANC. In particular, he has no problem with the ANC fielding Jacob Zuma
as its presidential candidate, despite the fact that he is an accused
in an ongoing criminal trial involving 783 counts of corruption.
Dandala has refused to comment on Zuma's suitability for the highest
office, side-stepping the question by saying: "I would like to leave
that to the people of South Africa to decide".
Dandala's approach appears calculated to leave the door open for a
coalition with the ANC. It also explains why Dandala was nominated as
COPE's presidential candidate and not its leader, Mosiuoa Lekota.
Given Lekota's bitter estrangement from the ruling clique in the ANC,
COPE realises that he is the wrong man to take COPE into a coalition
with the ANC. In the words of one analyst, "The non-confrontational
Dandala is a more appropriate vehicle through which the party's
moneymen and leadership networks can reach this self-serving goal".
The DA has always ruled out a coalition with the ANC because democracy
can only be strengthened if there is an alternative to the ruling
party. COPE has a duty to the electorate to state unambiguously its
position on a post-election coalition with the ANC.
Voters have a right to know whether they are voting for an alternative
to the ANC or simply a vehicle that will deliver their vote to the ANC.
My challenge to Dandala and the COPE leadership is this: Come out and
tell the voting public where you stand. Will you go into a coalition
with the ANC or not?
If COPE forms a coalition with the ANC it will betray every COPE voter
who thought they were going to get an alternative to the ANC. This is
what the Independent Democrats did when it went into a coalition with
the ANC in the City of Cape Town. The voters never forgave them.
A viable opposition party must offer a clear alternative, rooted in a
sound political philosophy and vision of the future.
There are disturbing signs that COPE and its leaders do not intend to
build a real alternative to the ANC. COPE's policies are a
cut-and-paste-job of the ruling party's. Its candidate selection
process was undertaken by a small closed group. Like the ANC, COPE is
willing to put convicted fraudsters on its lists. And last week,
Mosiuoa Lekota refused to state that HIV causes AIDS, prevaricated on
whether he is committed to fighting the disease, and misrepresented
antiretrovirals as dangerous poisons.
At the moment, COPE is unfortunately beginning to look more and more
like the ANC. It appears to have more or less the same flavour as the
ANC. It is "Coke Light" to the ANC's "Coke Zero".
All of this underscores the point that voters should choose a party
that presents a clear alternative to the ANC's closed, crony society –
an alternative backed up by a comprehensive package of carefully
researched and fully costed policy proposals that offer real solutions.
They should choose a party big enough to take on the ANC; a party that
will never undermine democracy by going into coalition with the ANC; a
party whose commitment to fighting corruption matches words with deeds;
and a party that has a solid track record of delivery in government.
The DA is that party."
Until next week
Fondest regards to you all
__________________________________________
Dacre Haddon
DA Chief Whip NMBM
Councillor Ward 6
Cell: 083
5779840
Work: 041
3671670
Email: haddon[at]mandelametro.gov.za
Ward 6 covers the
following areas in the Metro:
Charlo, Broadwood, Springfield, Overbaakens, Fairview, Mangold Park,
Walmer Downs, Newton Park (South of Mangold Street from 1st- 6th
Avenues.)
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9, Jeremy
Davis in Ward
5, Andre
Goosen in Ward
3, Stanford
Slabbert in Ward
1 and Dean
Biddulph in Ward
2
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WARD
6 NEWS - 1st March to 8th March 2009
1.
Special Votes for Election:
Kindly be aware that if there is anyone in your family/friends/work
colleagues-in fact anyone you may know who is: a. Infirm, b. Disabled
OR c. Pregnant?
Such people can apply for a Special Vote and vote at their place of
residence without having to go to a polling station.
This is not a "convenience service" and a cop out to avoid the queues
on election day - the IEC will be strict about this. The service is
intended for very frail, sick, bed ridden -people who would find it
difficult to get to and be assisted at a polling station. Aged folk who
are of reasonable health would be expected to go to polling station on
day but would not have to stand in queue. Party agents and IEC staff
will be on the look out for this.
If you wish to make application or know of anyone who may need to cast
a Special vote application needs to be made on the prescribed VEC 1
form. This form is obtainable from my office and I will with pleasure
assist the applicant with the paperwork. A copy of applicant's ID must
also accompany any form.
The form must be given to the IEC between 1st & 14th April and
the IEC will make arrangements for the applicant to vote at home on
20th April. PLEASE MAKE USE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY.
2. Onwettige Besighede in
Woon Area:
Ek is nog steeds besig met onwettige besighede in woongebiede.
Tye is taai, almal sukkel om geld te verdien. Baie mense probeer om
besighede van hulle huise te werk. Die raad se besluit om mense te hulp
is om mense 'n voordeel te gee om van hulle huise te werk.
Die voorwaardes is as volg:
a. Nie meer as twee mense moet as werkgewers optree op so 'n perseel.
b. Nie meer as 50% van die woon area van die huis moet gebruik as 'n
besigheid.
c. Daar moet altyd wees dat iemand permanent op die perseel bly.
As iemand al hierdie vereistes voltooi kan hulle "a work from home
business" operate sonder om toestemming/Special consent of Rezoning
aansoek te doen. Die besigheid moet 'n "SAG BESIGHEID WEES" (book
hou/lein versekering makelaar/een man prokerueur tipe story-maar paneel
kloppery is on aan vaar baar.
Indien mense nie deur die voorwaardes nakom nie moet hulle
die raad verwittig en dan die raad moet self besluit watter voorwaardes
moet voorsien word om die omliggende inwoners se woonbuurt te beskerm.
Newton Park en Circular Rylaan Charlo is 'n groot probleem waar baie
mense besigheded opereeer van hulle huise sonder om raad toestemming te
kry.
Kliente park op sy paadtjies/meer verkeer in area ens.
Saam met die raad is ek besig om deur al die besighede veral 3rde Laan
Newton Park en Newton Park self om die status van elke besighied. Dis
nie regverdig dat mense wat miljoen rande spandeer om in 'n woon buurt
te bly en huis koop moet nou besighede kry wat eintlik in spesiale
areas moet opereer.en regulaseer.
Indien u navrae het oor die bogenoemde u is welkom om in verbinding met
my te tree hieroor.
Until next week
Fondest regards to you all
__________________________________________
Dacre Haddon
DA Chief Whip NMBM
Councillor Ward 6
Cell: 083
5779840
Work: 041
3671670
Email: haddon[at]mandelametro.gov.za
Ward 6 covers the
following areas in the Metro:
Charlo, Broadwood, Springfield, Overbaakens, Fairview, Mangold Park,
Walmer Downs, Newton Park (South of Mangold Street from 1st- 6th
Avenues.)
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9, Jeremy
Davis in Ward
5, Andre
Goosen in Ward
3, Stanford
Slabbert in Ward
1 and Dean
Biddulph in Ward
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WARD
6 NEWS - 24th February to 1st March 2009
1. Helen Zille Visits
Port Elizabeth:
The last week end and yesterday saw Helen Zille in PE. Helen addressed
a rally in Kwa Nobuhle to a PACKED HALL of people.
With no trickery or "bussing in " of supporters Helen's popularity was
borne out by the attendance of some 1500 people at the hall. In
addressing the meeting she paid tribute to that ANC Youth league idiot
Julius Malema by calling him "Mal"ema (Mad) and a high school drop out.
Speaking in Xhosa Helen excited the crowd with the message of grants
and that the election was between DA & ANC.
Maandag oggend het Helen 'n ontbyt bygewoon waar sy gepraat het oor
demokrasie. Sy se ons Metro gaan deur die DA regeer word na die 2011
Munisipale verkiesings.
Daarna, het Helen na Settlers Park gegaan.
At the park Helen spoke to school children about protecting their
legacy, protecting Baakens Valley and not allowing criminals to take
over the only green lung of the Metro in this area.
"Waar is die goeie ou dae" waar 'n kind veilig skool toe kon gaan,
veilig in die vallei speel? Die ouers van Kenedy Gidhinji, wie vermoor
was verlede jaar September vir sy sell foon, het die geleentheid by
gewoon.
The Gidhinji family was presented with a certificate by Helen in memory
of Kennedy. A Hero's certificate was presented by Helen to Ms Gwynnethe
Marmetscheke for her years of unfailing service in educating children
about the valley.
2. Draft Traffic CALMING
POLICY FOR METRO:
I attended a work shop for councilors last week on traffic calming.
Council wishes to adopt a new system of introducing traffic calming. If
a request or complaint is received by council they will send a
delegation to canvass the opinions of the residents of the street in
question to find out opinion about incorporating the requests.
This will only be done on grade 4 & 5 roads in Metro i.e.
residential roads and roads under jurisdiction of Metro.
If, after the delegation, the need for a calming measure is realised
then it will be decided which is the most appropriate method to use (ie
: Traffic circle, narrowed road, cambered road etc.) Port Elizabeth has
unfortunately become "speed hump verskrik" where every one wants a
speed hump but this may not be the most practical way to solve the
problem of speeding.
Unfortunately many requests for speed humps would come from one or two
individuals in a street. When humps were put in then an outcry from
rest of residents of the street follows.
ONTHOU/REMEMBER:"WHEN THE ANC SPLITS THE DA WINS" (The Da has won more
by elections directly against the ANC than any other party since the
ANC split)
How can I help you? Do
you have issues or problems or ideas you wish to
bring to my attention? It is always a pleasure to be of assistance.
Until next week
Fondest regards to you all
__________________________________________
Dacre Haddon
DA Chief Whip NMBM
Councillor Ward 6
Cell: 083
5779840
Work: 041
3671670
Email: haddon[at]mandelametro.gov.za
Ward 6 covers the
following areas in the Metro:
Charlo, Broadwood, Springfield, Overbaakens, Fairview, Mangold Park,
Walmer Downs, Newton Park (South of Mangold Street from 1st- 6th
Avenues.)
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go about their jobs, see what Annette
Lovemore has been up to in Ward
9, Jeremy
Davis in Ward
5, Andre
Goosen in Ward
3, Stanford
Slabbert in Ward
1 and Dean
Biddulph in Ward
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From
Councillor Dacre Haddon...
WARD
6 NEWS - 16th - 23rd February 2009
General Election 22nd April 2009:
As you are aware the President has called a general election for the
22nd April this year.
Now IS YOUR chance to vote for change from a corrupt closed patronage
society of the ruling party or an OPEN OPPORTUNITY SOCIETY OF THE DA.
At the launch of our election manifesto on Saturday in Johannesburg
which I attended, the DA has the most pro poor and fair policies of any
party in the election.
Helen Zille is dynamite-our "Iron Lady"-she deserves all our support.
Want Some Fun?
An election always requires help from volunteers and while the ward has
a great team THERE ARE NEVER ENOUGH HANDS.
If you wish to get involved-before the election, during or on the day
itself with whatever task-for however long we would love to
hear from you.
Please kindly contact me should you wish to assist in whatever way you
can. (IF you assist us and are a very good boy or girl I might even
give you a sexy DA t shirt).
Helen Zille kom PE toe:
Sondag 22st February, kuier Helen Zille by Kwanobuhle om 'n toespraak
te lewer. Op Maandag die 23ste February 11:00 vn - 12:00 nm sal Helen
by Settlars Park wees om 'n toespraak te maak vir die beskereming van
die Baakens Vallei. As u by enige van hierdie geeleenthede wil by woon
tree met my in verbinding. Die DA gaan groot winste maak hierdie
verkiesing en u stem vir ons gaan u bydrae wees toe hierdie verkiesing.
Wil U Pret He? Sluit aan
by ons Veldtog:
'n Verkiesings veldtog is altyd harde werk maar baie pret. As u vir ons
kan hulp met enige klein taak ons sal baie dank baar wees. On s soek
hulp vir telefoon mense, bestuurders, stem lokale agente, mense wat
groet ens. Laat my weet asseblief indien u vir ons kan hulp. (Indien u
soet is, sal ek vir u ook 'n sexy t hempie kry)
How can I help you? Do
you have issues or problems or ideas you wish to
bring to my attention? It is always a pleasure to be of assistance.
Until next week
Fondest regards to you all
__________________________________________
Dacre Haddon
DA Chief Whip NMBM
Councillor Ward 6
Cell: 083
5779840
Work: 041
3671670
Email: haddon[at]mandelametro.gov.za
Ward 6 covers the
following areas in the Metro:
Charlo, Broadwood, Springfield, Overbaakens, Fairview, Mangold Park,
Walmer Downs, Newton Park (South of Mangold Street from 1st- 6th
Avenues.)
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6 News from hard working Dacre
Haddon. To see how other Ward Councillors
go about their jobs, see what Annette
Lovemore has been up to in Ward
9, Jeremy
Davis in Ward
5, Andre
Goosen in Ward
3, Stanford
Slabbert in Ward
1 and Dean
Biddulph in Ward
2
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From
Councillor Dacre Haddon...
WARD
6 NEWS - 11th - 18th February 2009
President
Calls for General Election on 22nd April:
The President has gone to the country and called the general election
for 22nd April.
However this is subject to the Constitutional Court ruling on the
leigibility of voters ex pats mainly abroad to vote.
The DA lodged an application with the Constitutional court in this
regard and weawait the ruling soon.
Now is the time to make history, stand up and be counted.
If you haven't registered, there was plenty of opportunity to do so and
if you don't vote you have no right to complain or ask for assistance
(although we would always help you).
This election is about one main issue "The Open opportunity society of
the DA" or the "Closed patronage society" of the ANC.
Registrasie Veldtog
Uitskende Sukses:
Die registrasie veld tog dwars deur die Metro was 'n groot sukses.
In die 11 wyke in hierdie kiesafdeling het oor die 13 000 extra mense
geregistreer en in November verlede jaar was dit 'n groter sukses.
Die aantal mense wat uit kom veral die jeug om te registreer was
uitsonderlik en wys die hoop wat nou le in jou hande om 'n verskil te
maak met u stem.
If you have not registered yet plese do so within the next two days as
once the court case is over and the election is proclaimed(gazetted)
the voters rolls close and no one can register to vote for this
election.
Please go to Brister House, opposite Eric Tindale Building Govan Mbeki
Avenue, ground floor (ask securitry) with your ID fill in a form and
Bob's your uncle. (EDS NOTE: No, not Bob Mugarbage!)
Please do do and urge anyone you know at School, Work, Church, Sport,
Friends you braai with etc. to do the same as every vote counts.
Onthou/remember "When the ANC splits, the DA wins"
How can I help you? Do
you have issues or problems or ideas you wish to
bring to my attention? It is always a pleasure to be of assistance.
Until next week
Fondest regards to you all
__________________________________________
Dacre Haddon
DA Chief Whip NMBM
Councillor Ward 6
Cell: 083
5779840
Work: 041
3671670
Email: haddon[at]mandelametro.gov.za
Ward 6 covers the
following areas in the Metro:
Charlo, Broadwood, Springfield, Overbaakens, Fairview, Mangold Park,
Walmer Downs, Newton Park (South of Mangold Street from 1st- 6th
Avenues.)
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6 News from hard working Dacre
Haddon. To see how other Ward Councillors
go about their jobs, see what Annette
Lovemore has been up to in Ward
9, Jeremy
Davis in Ward
5, Andre
Goosen in Ward
3, Stanford
Slabbert in Ward
1 and Dean
Biddulph in Ward
2
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From
Councillor Dacre Haddon...
WARD
6 NEWS - 1st February to 8th February 2009
Democratic Alliance Launches Election Campaign:
The Leader of the Democratic Alliance Mrs Helen Zille launched our
election campaign at Kliptown Soweto on Saturday 31 January. The event
which saw a packed hall with at least 1000 supporters outside the hall
as well witnessed a confident and bullish Helen Zille.
This election is about two main issues: "The Open Opportunity Society"
as espoused by the DA or "The Closed Patrongae Society" as espoused by
the ANC. These two parties are the most important in the campaign and
the whole campaign will hinge around this theme.
Apart from being bullish, Helen said we were 'Init to winit' and are a
party of government now and will be so more and more. The party has won
more by elections in the last months than any other party, we are
winning seats of the ANC with regularity. The most recent case was
inMusina Limpopo where last Wednesday we won yet another seat from the
ANC in an ANC ward which is now a DA ward.
Onthou om te Registreer
7de/8ste February 2009:
Dis nou u laaste kans om te registreer vir die opkomende verkiesing. As
u nou nie hierdie geleentheid vat om volgende na week te registreer,
sal u naam nie op die kiesers lys verskyn nie en dan kan u nie stem nie.
U Moet registreer waar u woon. Indien u adres verander het binne die
laaste vyf (5) jaar moet u her registreer.
U moet oook in besit wees van 'n staf kode ID boek wees.
Om uit te vind waar u moet gaan om te registreer u is welkom om die DA
te skakel by 041 582 1770.
Praat uit hiredie week by jou werks plek, skole, kereke, vriende,
kolleagues-familie, gesien, bure en "SPREAD THE WORD"
Registration for Infirm
Voters:
There is a process whereby old, sickly and frail citizens who are
unable to get to a polling station to register can do so from
their homes. If you know of anyone in such a position - old granny or
whomever - please contact the DA @ 041 582 1770.
We will through the DA & IEC arrange for an official to visit
them do the registration and later arrange a Special vote.
How can I help you? Do
you have issues or problems or ideas you wish to
bring to my attention? It is always a pleasure to be of assistance.
Until next week
Fondest regards to you all
__________________________________________
Dacre Haddon
DA Chief Whip NMBM
Councillor Ward 6
Cell: 083
5779840
Work: 041
3671670
Email: haddon[at]mandelametro.gov.za
Ward 6 covers the
following areas in the Metro:
Charlo, Broadwood, Springfield, Overbaakens, Fairview, Mangold Park,
Walmer Downs, Newton Park (South of Mangold Street from 1st- 6th
Avenues.)
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Ward
6 News from hard working Dacre
Haddon. To see how other Ward Councillors
go about their jobs, see what Annette
Lovemore has been up to in Ward
9, Jeremy
Davis in Ward
5, Andre
Goosen in Ward
3, Stanford
Slabbert in Ward
1 and Dean
Biddulph in Ward
2
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From
Councillor Dacre Haddon...
WARD
6 NEWS - 26th January 2009 to 2nd February 209
Dear Resident,
I am sure you are now back at work and nicely settled for the new year.
1. Voter Registration:
Last Chance to Register!
Please urge all your family, colleagues, friends to register on the
week end of Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February 2009.
U moet her/registreer indien:
a. U 18 jaar oud is en nie alvorheen gestem het.
b. If you have changed address and were previously registered elsewhere
c. AS u noiit geregistreer was nie-if you have not been re
regsitered
You must be registered in the are in which you live;
Om te kwalifiseer om te stem moet u:
1. 'n Suid Afrikaanse burger wees/be a SA Citizen
2. 18 jaar of ouer wees
3. In besit van 'n stafkode ID boek/possess a green coded South African
ID book
To check if you are registered:
1. Phone 041 3671670 (w)
2. Log onto www.elections.org.za then look for registration icon
Voting Stations in Ward:
Indien u in Broadwood, Charlo of Springfield woon-stemlokale om te
registreer is: Charlo Primary School - Miles Laan, Charlo.
If you reside in Overbaakens, Fairview, Mangold Park or Walmer Downs
register at: MTR Smit Childrens Home, Circular Drive, Fairview.
Newton Park & Glenhurd residents - South of Cape Road must
visit Newton Park library to check or register to vote.
2. COPE is Fluff not
Substance.
While encouraging the right of people to freely campaign for elections-
I would urge you not to get involved in "The COPE Hype".
COPE is nothing more than the Mbeki faction of the ANC
COPE is Pro Affitmative Action and as stated at their launch their
policies are same as ANC.
COPE was formed by a bunch of opportunists who would not make the ANC
election lists after defeat at Polokwane.
COPE is there for a select BEEfew.
COPE stated that many of their policies will only be revealed after the
election!
COPE is full of activists that did not make the cut in other political
parties.
Oonly the DA remains honest/open transparent with a policy of open
opportunity for all.
One Nation One Future.
Die menings pyle wys dat die DA enigste party wat se steun aanhoudend
groei - wees deel van ons sukses.
How can I help you? Do
you have issues or problems or ideas you wish to
bring to my attention? It is always a pleasure to be of assistance.
Until next week
Fondest regards to you all
__________________________________________
Dacre Haddon
DA Chief Whip NMBM
Councillor Ward 6
Cell: 083
5779840
Work: 041
3671670
Email: haddon[at]mandelametro.gov.za
Ward 6 covers the
following areas in the Metro:
Charlo, Broadwood, Springfield, Overbaakens, Fairview, Mangold Park,
Walmer Downs, Newton Park (South of Mangold Street from 1st- 6th
Avenues.)
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6 News from hard working Dacre
Haddon. To see how other Ward Councillors
go about their jobs, see what Annette
Lovemore has been up to in Ward
9, Jeremy
Davis in Ward
5, Andre
Goosen in Ward
3, Stanford
Slabbert in Ward
1 and Dean
Biddulph in Ward
2
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From
Councillor Dacre Haddon...
WARD
6 NEWS - 19th - 26th January 2009
Dear Resident
Happy New Year to you.
My
family and I trust you all had a peaceful and restful festive season
with family, friends and loved ones and you are all charged up for a
year of action.
WHAT'S
NEW IN WARD 6? A
Year of Exciting Action Looms:
1. General Election.
2. Engineering Bursaries Offered by Council.
3. Changes to Sector Policing Newton Park.
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read more of Councillor
Haddon's newsletter, follow the 'Read More' link below
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