The UDM/ANC/EFF coalition of corruption government in Nelson Mandela Bay has failed the people of the City by not ensuring that they live in a clean and healthy environment.
On Tuesday, 30 July 2019, the DA launched its Kumdaka eBhayi (Nelson Mandela Bay is Dirty) campaign at a site of illegal dumping in Motherwell. I was joined by DA Federal Chairperson, Athol Trollip, and local councillors and residents in launching this very important initiative. (pics attached)
Our communities, and especially people living in the townships of NMB, are living in filth whilst the uncaring government is dragging its feet in dealing with illegal dumping.
The situation is having an adverse effect on the health of residents and is slowly robbing them of their dignity.
During this campaign the DA will be driving a petition on the ground, but we will also be conducting oversight inspections at waste transfer and illegal dumping sites, engaging with the community and community stakeholders through public meetings, and organising mini clean-ups to assist in keeping our communities clean.
The DA has a simple plan that would immediately make an impact in the fight against illegal dumping.
Our plan states:
- Hire more Waste Rangers on a permanent basis to ensure strict enforcement of municipal bylaws regarding illegal dumping;
- Create more waste transfer sites. Only three of the municipality’s 14 waste transfer sites are situated in our townships;
- Speed up the appointment of ward based co-operatives to clean up our communities; and
- Ensure regular waste removal in our township areas.
The DA will not rest until the municipality gives it full attention to the suffering of the residents of our townships and we will make sure that their concerns and the signed petition is delivered to NMB Executive Mayor, Cllr Mongameli Bobani.
Only a DA government can speed up service delivery, build a clean City and ensure the dignity of all NMB residents.
