The Xpress Times caught up with the newly elected DA councillor Ann McDonnell, who was elated and in need of very urgent sleep at the time, to get her thoughts on winning Ward 22.
McDonnell won ward 22 in a tightly contested battle with former counsellor, ANC candidate Vishnugopal (Doeshiee) Govender, who came in a very close second.
Ward 22 comprises of Shakaskraal, Nkobongo (C-Section), Umhali, Sheffield Beach, Tinley Manor and Salt Rock. This ward was under ANC control for many years and now a new era will be ushered in with the DA and McDonnell at the helm. McDonnell congratulated the IEC on a job well done.
“My priority off the cuff is to address and assess the state of basic skills and training in Shakaskraal,” said McDonnell.
People have houses but no jobs and I aim to bridge the gap of this unlikely trend. McDonnell referred specifically to the Nkobongo (C-Section) area where unemployment is very high.
With the DA and the ANC being the only two parties that actually govern provinces, the DA will strongly attempt to implement the Cape Town example into the governance of Ward 22 indicated McDonnell.
“Cleanliness, storm water drains and the like is another pressing concern,” said a concerned McDonnell. I hope I can be a councillor that people feel they can be comfortable with.
She is already looking forward to the electing of the ward committee and the first council meeting. McDonnell made it clear that she was sincere and serious in getting former Ward 22 counsellor Doeshiee Govender to accept her offer on joining the ward committee.
All in all McDonnell indicated her readiness to implement the mandate of the DA on service delivery and her objectives in creating and maintaining a Ward 22 that is robust and thriving economically and socially.
WE DELIVER: Your new ward 22 Cllr Ann McDonnell
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
SADTU ever defiant (20/05/11)
SADTU provincial secretary Mbuyiseni Mathonsi addressed member teachers on Wednesday, 11 May 2011 at the Sabha Hall.
This was a general meeting by nature then became clear what was to come.
“The consensus by SADTU- KZN region was a 15% salary increase. SADTU at national level felt that this was too much. We then negotiated with smaller unions and they wanted 10% and then we reached a deadlock,” said Mathonsi.
We won 7.5% however we continue the fight for improving quality whereby you receive a raise instead of a bonus when you get a higher qualification.
Issues still on the table followed when Mathonsi highlighted the plight of the ECD workers when he hinted that they should be paid R5000.00/ month. Mathonsi went on to proudly announce the R100 million construction of the SADTU Teacher Development College.
“The Independent Teachers Union (IDTC) is buried. There is a new teachers union called the Educators Association of South Africa (EASA),” said Mathonsi.
Then SADTU convened at Albert Luthuli Hall on Friday, 13 May 2011 for their elections. Sesi Cindi, Deputy Chairperson of SADTU, said that the struggle is still on and called on SADTU as a whole to vote for the ANC citing the gains secured with this government won’t be in vain. Quality education is missing and Mandela said education is most important.
“This is an auspicious occasion and landmark occasions for the struggle as the local elections are taking place at the same time,” said Buhle Khuzwayo (Branch Chairperson).
He thanked the executive for keeping SADTU vibrant. At the time of the previous election SADTU KZN was dull, disillusioned and fragmented. You gave us a branch of counter revolutionaries alluding to national strike when newly elected. We are socialists.
Sexual harassment in schools by male educators towards female educators was deep seated. SADTU KZN was liberated from corruption.
EDUCATING THE EDUCATED: Provincial Secretary: Mbuyiseni Mathonsi.
SADTU ELECTION DAY: Buhle Khuzwayo (Branch Chairperson) with Zamo Nze (Deputy Secretary)
This was a general meeting by nature then became clear what was to come.
“The consensus by SADTU- KZN region was a 15% salary increase. SADTU at national level felt that this was too much. We then negotiated with smaller unions and they wanted 10% and then we reached a deadlock,” said Mathonsi.
We won 7.5% however we continue the fight for improving quality whereby you receive a raise instead of a bonus when you get a higher qualification.
Issues still on the table followed when Mathonsi highlighted the plight of the ECD workers when he hinted that they should be paid R5000.00/ month. Mathonsi went on to proudly announce the R100 million construction of the SADTU Teacher Development College.
“The Independent Teachers Union (IDTC) is buried. There is a new teachers union called the Educators Association of South Africa (EASA),” said Mathonsi.
Then SADTU convened at Albert Luthuli Hall on Friday, 13 May 2011 for their elections. Sesi Cindi, Deputy Chairperson of SADTU, said that the struggle is still on and called on SADTU as a whole to vote for the ANC citing the gains secured with this government won’t be in vain. Quality education is missing and Mandela said education is most important.
“This is an auspicious occasion and landmark occasions for the struggle as the local elections are taking place at the same time,” said Buhle Khuzwayo (Branch Chairperson).
He thanked the executive for keeping SADTU vibrant. At the time of the previous election SADTU KZN was dull, disillusioned and fragmented. You gave us a branch of counter revolutionaries alluding to national strike when newly elected. We are socialists.
Sexual harassment in schools by male educators towards female educators was deep seated. SADTU KZN was liberated from corruption.
EDUCATING THE EDUCATED: Provincial Secretary: Mbuyiseni Mathonsi.
SADTU ELECTION DAY: Buhle Khuzwayo (Branch Chairperson) with Zamo Nze (Deputy Secretary)
Malema trail blazes into Lindelani (20/05/11)
The ANC Youth League president Julius Malema attended a rally on Saturday, 14 May 2011 at the Lindelani sports ground. The venue swelled with the ANC supporters coming in their droves. The entertainment was top notch and fitted the occassion. The build up was long but reached fever pitch when Malema made his way through the crowd and onto the stage.
“We are now liberated to make independent choices and gone are the days of being intimidated by other parties,” said Malema.
The ANC has done so much for the country since it was formed. We must show our appreciation to the leaders who led us to this democratic SA.
Malema said he visited the people of Lindelani to show them that the ANC, being the ruling party, should rule everywhere. He paid homage to Nelson Mandela and alluded to the 1994 elections.
He lashed at how some parties liked to show adverts on TV but how they gave people lights in their houses as a way to bribe them with worthless vouchers taking advantage because they are poor.
He made promises of houses with lights, water, sanitation and infrastructure and also said working together we would get rid of the apartheid leadership.
“The ANC is committed to improving the lives of its people. It won’t happen over night but slowly as we work together this will become a reality. The apartheid regime used violence and killed many people, the ANC does not work like that. We only returned fire with fire when necessary. The ANC gives its people a choice to elect president but the parties don’t give such a choice yet people should have the right. So if you want a better country vote for the ANC,” said a fiery Malema.
MALEMA MAGIC: Julius Malema on his way to an overwhelming response
MALEMA-FIED: The ward 16 candidate: Cllr Sanele Mthiyane with supporters and party agent Khatija Mzimela Hussien (Extreme right)
“We are now liberated to make independent choices and gone are the days of being intimidated by other parties,” said Malema.
The ANC has done so much for the country since it was formed. We must show our appreciation to the leaders who led us to this democratic SA.
Malema said he visited the people of Lindelani to show them that the ANC, being the ruling party, should rule everywhere. He paid homage to Nelson Mandela and alluded to the 1994 elections.
He lashed at how some parties liked to show adverts on TV but how they gave people lights in their houses as a way to bribe them with worthless vouchers taking advantage because they are poor.
He made promises of houses with lights, water, sanitation and infrastructure and also said working together we would get rid of the apartheid leadership.
“The ANC is committed to improving the lives of its people. It won’t happen over night but slowly as we work together this will become a reality. The apartheid regime used violence and killed many people, the ANC does not work like that. We only returned fire with fire when necessary. The ANC gives its people a choice to elect president but the parties don’t give such a choice yet people should have the right. So if you want a better country vote for the ANC,” said a fiery Malema.
MALEMA MAGIC: Julius Malema on his way to an overwhelming response
MALEMA-FIED: The ward 16 candidate: Cllr Sanele Mthiyane with supporters and party agent Khatija Mzimela Hussien (Extreme right)
DA’s strong headway in elections (20/05/11)
The DA held an entertaining rally at the RA Moodley Hall on Wednesday, 11 May 2011. Showcasing the ward candidates from the iLembe region was the host and DA chief whip, Madhun Singh. Many of the DA’s elite were present which included among others Cllr Ann McDonnell.
“You are all activists in the voting of the DA into the local constituency,” said McDonnell in what was a very brief speech from the ward 22 candidate.
Ajay Lekram, candidate for ward 13, who was programme director described Madhun Sing as “the spine of the DA.”
Madhun Sing or MS as he is known by the DA faithful started by saying the “toughest game is politics.”
This is a watershed moment in this KwaDukuza election. The ANC is running scared of the DA as the DA implements real service delivery. The DA’s solution is best as we make no promises. We are the watchdog of the taxpayer. Potholes are getting bigger. Service at local level is worsening. He went on to present the facts about service delivery directives at a local and national level. Sing feels that the ANC has failed to separate government from party.
“Cllr Colin Marsh and I left no stones unturned in finance within iLembe when we exposed a service provider who was paid for doing nothing. Now they have to pay back council R90 000-00 for 6 months,” said a defiant Madhun Singh.
The chief whip of the DA felt that the local media was biased in favour of the ANC and that every party needed a fair slice of media coverage. In ending Madhun Singh said: “The harder we work the luckier we get.”
The keynote speaker, Sandy Kalyan the DA MP at national level, pointed out how much she loved reading the KwaDukuza print media and mentioned the other parties.
“The DA made is the only party that makes no promises and our election campaign is very scientific,” said an emphatic Kalyan.
The DA is expecting 49% of the Indian vote, 70% of the White vote, 2% of the coloured and 11% in black areas as there is no middle class in the townships With regard to the open air toilet issue the DA only built 50 toilets without walls whilst the ANC built 1800 toilets. Kalyan admitted that the DA should not have put up the toilets.
Kalyan advised the DA faithful not to laugh at ANC Youth League president Julius Malema because of the statements he made. She reminded all that Malema made it boldly clear that he and/or the ANC were going to take back the land from the Whites and the Indians who Malema says benefited from the apartheid government. Kalyan was most disturbed when President Zuma and ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe, whom she holds in high regard, did not respond.
The Xpress Times conducted an interview with Kalyan in which she highlighted the party’s build up towards the national election in 2014. We have a strong presence on the social networks with Helen Zille on Twitter and YouTube.
DA policy ensures a corruption free government and supports one nation, one future.
SCIENTIFIC CAMPAIGNING: DA councillors and candidates together with MP Sandy Kalyan rearing to go all the way
“You are all activists in the voting of the DA into the local constituency,” said McDonnell in what was a very brief speech from the ward 22 candidate.
Ajay Lekram, candidate for ward 13, who was programme director described Madhun Sing as “the spine of the DA.”
Madhun Sing or MS as he is known by the DA faithful started by saying the “toughest game is politics.”
This is a watershed moment in this KwaDukuza election. The ANC is running scared of the DA as the DA implements real service delivery. The DA’s solution is best as we make no promises. We are the watchdog of the taxpayer. Potholes are getting bigger. Service at local level is worsening. He went on to present the facts about service delivery directives at a local and national level. Sing feels that the ANC has failed to separate government from party.
“Cllr Colin Marsh and I left no stones unturned in finance within iLembe when we exposed a service provider who was paid for doing nothing. Now they have to pay back council R90 000-00 for 6 months,” said a defiant Madhun Singh.
The chief whip of the DA felt that the local media was biased in favour of the ANC and that every party needed a fair slice of media coverage. In ending Madhun Singh said: “The harder we work the luckier we get.”
The keynote speaker, Sandy Kalyan the DA MP at national level, pointed out how much she loved reading the KwaDukuza print media and mentioned the other parties.
“The DA made is the only party that makes no promises and our election campaign is very scientific,” said an emphatic Kalyan.
The DA is expecting 49% of the Indian vote, 70% of the White vote, 2% of the coloured and 11% in black areas as there is no middle class in the townships With regard to the open air toilet issue the DA only built 50 toilets without walls whilst the ANC built 1800 toilets. Kalyan admitted that the DA should not have put up the toilets.
Kalyan advised the DA faithful not to laugh at ANC Youth League president Julius Malema because of the statements he made. She reminded all that Malema made it boldly clear that he and/or the ANC were going to take back the land from the Whites and the Indians who Malema says benefited from the apartheid government. Kalyan was most disturbed when President Zuma and ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe, whom she holds in high regard, did not respond.
The Xpress Times conducted an interview with Kalyan in which she highlighted the party’s build up towards the national election in 2014. We have a strong presence on the social networks with Helen Zille on Twitter and YouTube.
DA policy ensures a corruption free government and supports one nation, one future.
SCIENTIFIC CAMPAIGNING: DA councillors and candidates together with MP Sandy Kalyan rearing to go all the way
Radio DJ willing to help (13/05/11)
An Inshawini student plans on giving back to the community by teaching orphans valuable skills in the arts and media.
Fox Nzuza (18) from Inshawini is a young man aiming to become a commercial radio DJ. He has been with Inanda FM for a year and followed that up with in service training with Vibe FM. He has been doing this for 4 years up to this point.
“I am passionate about helping orphans from as young as 10 years right up to 18years old. I want to volunteer my services at orphanages to teach media. I am able to teach acting, news reading and I am also well versed in sketches and drama,” says Nzuza.
This young man is a visionary with strong humanitarian character traits. He is putting himself out there for individuals and organisations to get in touch with.
“My favourite DJ is Mroza from Ukhozi FM and I wish to follow in his footsteps. I am passionate and driven to help the orphans of KwaDukuza. I hope to study journalism after finishing school,” said an enthusiastic Nzuza.
Contact Mr Fox Nzuza: 072 734 4853.
Fox Nzuza (18) from Inshawini is a young man aiming to become a commercial radio DJ. He has been with Inanda FM for a year and followed that up with in service training with Vibe FM. He has been doing this for 4 years up to this point.
“I am passionate about helping orphans from as young as 10 years right up to 18years old. I want to volunteer my services at orphanages to teach media. I am able to teach acting, news reading and I am also well versed in sketches and drama,” says Nzuza.
This young man is a visionary with strong humanitarian character traits. He is putting himself out there for individuals and organisations to get in touch with.
“My favourite DJ is Mroza from Ukhozi FM and I wish to follow in his footsteps. I am passionate and driven to help the orphans of KwaDukuza. I hope to study journalism after finishing school,” said an enthusiastic Nzuza.
Contact Mr Fox Nzuza: 072 734 4853.
SMA brings some relief (13/05/11)
Residents of KwaDukuza and the surrounding areas who collect social grants are used to queues and waiting for a considerable amount of time. There are days when their wait can be in vain after the officials need to procure more money and then tell them to come the following day.
On Thursday, 5 May 2011 the Stanger Muslim Association (SMA) realised how the hot and humid weather would affect the people converging on the KwaDukuza Town Hall.
The SMA rallied its members and procured refreshments in double quick time. They were met with a capacity crowd that saw people also seated on the hall’s stage.
Most of the people were all smiles as one elderly gentleman said he would not have to spend his money on lunch.
Ever since its inception the SMA has been working tirelessly to provide citizens with all round care and is doing so with zeal and gusto.
On Thursday, 5 May 2011 the Stanger Muslim Association (SMA) realised how the hot and humid weather would affect the people converging on the KwaDukuza Town Hall.
The SMA rallied its members and procured refreshments in double quick time. They were met with a capacity crowd that saw people also seated on the hall’s stage.
Most of the people were all smiles as one elderly gentleman said he would not have to spend his money on lunch.
Ever since its inception the SMA has been working tirelessly to provide citizens with all round care and is doing so with zeal and gusto.
COPE ready for elections (13/05/11)
The Congress of the People (COPE) held a meeting at their KwaDukuza branch office on Friday, 6 May 2011. COPE MP in KZN Graham MacKenzie, the keynote speaker, addressed Ward candidates and members alike.
“You cannot be standing for election if you don’t go door to door and knowing the local issues at hand. If you can win a couple of seats we can be noisy about fixing problems. We are not going to be nice people. Look at what is happening across the country with all the protests and marching,” said MacKenzie.
He had made reference to the incident at Ficksberg where a protester, Andries Tatane, was killed.
MacKenzie aimed to make the COPE followers aware that their party spoke with one voice with regard to the local elections.
“COPE is not a party that has two tongues and two voices. We aim to bridge the divide among COPE members caught in the leadership struggle. Nobody can say COPE has done nothing because this is our first local election,” said an assured MacKenzie.
Corruption was taken seriously when MacKenzie said he would ask the state president himself to come to KwaDukuza to catch the perpetrators if COPE gains seats.
According to COPE’s Regional Organiser of the iLembe District, Vincent Phewa, 40 candidates will be contesting including Mr PC Ngiba who is their mayoral candidate for the iLembe region. Petros Mabusa will be contesting Wards one through six in the KwaDukuza region. COPE is expecting to retain seats in the Mandeni region and gain seats in the rural areas.
In keeping with gender equality, MacKenzie said that COPE listed a 50/ 50 candidate field.
Mr MacKenzie assured the Xpress Times that the leadership struggle within the party between Terror Lekota and Sam Shilowa would be resolved 16 May 2011 in court.
“You cannot be standing for election if you don’t go door to door and knowing the local issues at hand. If you can win a couple of seats we can be noisy about fixing problems. We are not going to be nice people. Look at what is happening across the country with all the protests and marching,” said MacKenzie.
He had made reference to the incident at Ficksberg where a protester, Andries Tatane, was killed.
MacKenzie aimed to make the COPE followers aware that their party spoke with one voice with regard to the local elections.
“COPE is not a party that has two tongues and two voices. We aim to bridge the divide among COPE members caught in the leadership struggle. Nobody can say COPE has done nothing because this is our first local election,” said an assured MacKenzie.
Corruption was taken seriously when MacKenzie said he would ask the state president himself to come to KwaDukuza to catch the perpetrators if COPE gains seats.
According to COPE’s Regional Organiser of the iLembe District, Vincent Phewa, 40 candidates will be contesting including Mr PC Ngiba who is their mayoral candidate for the iLembe region. Petros Mabusa will be contesting Wards one through six in the KwaDukuza region. COPE is expecting to retain seats in the Mandeni region and gain seats in the rural areas.
In keeping with gender equality, MacKenzie said that COPE listed a 50/ 50 candidate field.
Mr MacKenzie assured the Xpress Times that the leadership struggle within the party between Terror Lekota and Sam Shilowa would be resolved 16 May 2011 in court.
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