A pro-poor agenda with local economic development at its core
Published: May 30, 2023<< BACK TO NEWS
Newly elected Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk said his Mayoral Committee will be a crucial part of implementing his pro-poor agenda with a strong focus on service delivery and local economic development.
"When the Northern Alliance, ANC, AIC, EFF, PA and PAC found common ground on how to take the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality forward, we were mindful of bringing a seasoned team together to drive our vision of change.
"We are confident that we have done so, with the team we are announcing here today. Our collective vision is based on a pro-poor agenda with rapid local economic development at its core.
"It is our moral and constitutional duty to take the needs and wellbeing of the most vulnerable in society into account during the implementation of our programme of action,” Executive Mayor Van Niekerk said.
The new Members of the Mayoral Committee are:
•Infrastructure and Engineering – Cllr Khanya Ngqisha
•Electricity and Energy – Cllr Zanele
•Safety and Security – Cllr John Mitchell
•Public Health – Cllr Thsonono Buyeye
•Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture – Cllr Mcebisi Kamana
•Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture – Cllr Shuling Lindoor
•Corporate Services – Cllr Yoliswa Pali
•Budget and Treasury – Cllr Buyelwa Mafaya
•Human Settlements – Cllr Thembinkosi Mafana
•Roads and Transport – Cllr Bradley Murray
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Issued on behalf of the Office of the Executive Mayor by Media Management Officer Kupido Baron (082 780 2726 / 041 506 1500 / kbaron@mandelametro.gov.za / @kupidobaron).
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