By THE MAKANA RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION As we ready ourselves for a historic local election on Monday 1 November, we outline the current composition and workings of our Council. The Makana Municipal Council comprises 14 Ward seats and 13 proportional representation (PR) seats. There should be 14 PR seats, but one was ‘lost’ after the last election when a candidate crossed the floor to the ANC and Makana Independent New Deal (MIND) had to dissolve. MIND has subsequently reformed and is contesting the November 1 election. The current Council is made up of the following councillors: Ward 1 – Cllr Ntombekhaya…
Author: Rod Amner
By ROD AMNER After a long history of indebtedness, protracted court cases, and power interruptions, Eskom stakeholder management manager Nomvuzo Bisholo said the Makana Municipality had diligently adhered to the Payment Arrangement signed by both parties. Makana’s recently released Service Delivery Report for 2016-2021 states that the R85-million owing to Eskom on 30 June 2018 had been reduced to R15-million by 31 August 2021. Bisholo said Eskom applauded the municipality’s displayed financial integrity in committing and sticking to a debt reduction plan drawn, as agreed upon by both parties. However, the Makana Residents’ Association chairperson, Sally Price-Smith, pointed out that…
The residents of Alicedale live over 50km by road from Makhanda and have to travel far for necessities such as medicine and clothes. The Makana Citizens Front (MCF) has vowed to change that if its candidate wins the local government election. New Frame’s ANNA MAJAVU reports. A smooth tar road runs north for 122km from the airport in Gqeberha to the tiny town of Alicedale, where it stops just a few kilometres after luxury game reserves such as Shamwari and Olifantskop Lodge. The road leading out of Alicedale towards Makhanda could not be more different. It is a deeply rutted gravel…
Local media platform Smiling South invited ward councillor candidates contesting the 2021 Local Government Elections in Makana to respond to these three questions and provide their manifesto: What are the three most important issues for stakeholders based in the ward you hope to represent? How do you plan to solve them using the mechanisms and platforms available to a councillor in local government? How can stakeholders in this ward be sure that you will work in their interests for the next five years? To find out who wants your vote in Ward 14, CLICK HERE. Read responses here: No response yet: Will not…
Local media platform Smiling South invited ward councillor candidates contesting the 2021 Local Government Elections in Makana to respond to these three questions and provide their manifesto: What are the three most important issues for stakeholders based in the ward you hope to represent? How do you plan to solve them using the mechanisms and platforms available to a councillor in local government? How can stakeholders in this ward be sure that you will work in their interests for the next five years? To find out who wants your vote in Ward 13, CLICK HERE. Read responses here: No response yet: Wandisile Eric…
Local media platform Smiling South invited ward councillor candidates contesting the 2021 Local Government Elections in Makana to respond to these three questions and provide their manifesto: What are the three most important issues for stakeholders based in the ward you hope to represent? How do you plan to solve them using the mechanisms and platforms available to a councillor in local government? How can stakeholders in this ward be sure that you will work in their interests for the next five years? To find out who wants your vote in Ward 12, CLICK HERE. Read responses from: No response yet: Will not…
Local media platform Smiling South invited ward councillor candidates contesting the 2021 Local Government Elections in Makana to respond to these three questions and provide their manifesto: What are the three most important issues for stakeholders based in the ward you hope to represent? How do you plan to solve them using the mechanisms and platforms available to a councillor in local government? How can stakeholders in this ward be sure that you will work in their interests for the next five years? To find out who wants your vote in Ward 11, CLICK HERE. Read responses from: No response yet: Mcebisi Nicholas…
Local media platform Smiling South invited ward councillor candidates contesting the 2021 Local Government Elections in Makana to respond to these three questions and provide their manifesto: What are the three most important issues for stakeholders based in the ward you hope to represent? How do you plan to solve them using the mechanisms and platforms available to a councillor in local government? How can stakeholders in this ward be sure that you will work in their interests for the next five years? To find out who wants your vote in Ward 10, CLICK HERE. Read the responses: No response yet: Will…
Local media platform Smiling South invited ward councillor candidates contesting the 2021 Local Government Elections in Makana to respond to these three questions and provide their manifesto: What are the three most important issues for stakeholders based in the ward you hope to represent? How do you plan to solve them using the mechanisms and platforms available to a councillor in local government? How can stakeholders in this ward be sure that you will work in their interests for the next five years? To find out who wants your vote in Ward 9, CLICK HERE. No response yet: Will not be responding:
Local media platform Smiling South invited ward councillor candidates contesting the 2021 Local Government Elections in Makana to respond to these three questions and provide their manifesto: What are the three most important issues for stakeholders based in the ward you hope to represent? How do you plan to solve them using the mechanisms and platforms available to a councillor in local government? How can stakeholders in this ward be sure that you will work in their interests for the next five years? To find out who wants your vote in Ward 8, CLICK HERE. No response yet: Will not be responding: