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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Bradley Singh assist people in Ward 52 with Jobs
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Thursday, November 3, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Fwd: debate for notice of motion
From: Bradley Singh <zenetta.sanchez@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Oct 25, 2011 at 9:40 PM
Subject: debate for notice of motion
To: councillorward52@gmail.com
Honorable Speaker,His Worship the Mayor, Madam Deputy Mayor.
In April 2008 at a full council meeting a resolution was passed were, by Water Fixed Charges for Properties with a Municipal Value below R 190 000 Rand, would not be charged Water Fixed Charges and this was to be Implemented on the 1st July 2008, However Mr Speaker unfortunately this Municipality did not adhere to this policy and continued to charge the poor people off this Municipality.
It is a Shame that year after year from 2008 to 2011 this Municipality would say that they are Pro Poor and the Mayor will say in his Budget speech, that they do not charge Water fixed charges to properties with a Municipal Value off R190 000 and below Mr Speaker this Municipality must do business in the the light of day and be acoountable to the rate payers for a few officals including the city manager did not do their jobs that is why this motion is before this council today.
This Council can today change the lives off Thousands off households by giving them back what, they should have not been charged for Since July 2008.
This is daylight Robbery on poor people who do not understand council policies, yet the City Manager and is team get paid to implement council policies, failed to do their jobs and failed the Citzens off this City.
Mr Speaker the Right thing to do is investigate this motion, give poor people a chance to have a rebate for been incorrectly charge a fee which according to council policy they should have not paid from 1 July 2008.
I thank You
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
letter to the editor phoenix tabloid 25 October 2011
Anger over Juju's racist slur
Apartheid is over or is it? We are told that we live in a democratic country by government and media; we have instilled in ourselves and our children the value of respecting everyone regardless of their race and creed, we have strived for the past 17 years not only as Indians but as South Africans to build a better South Africa.
But are we really a democratic country? Is the rainbow nation just a myth like the abominable snowman or tooth fairy? I ask this question because of the recent racist slur made by the controversial ANCYL Julius Malema. Juju has stirred up anger and frustration amongst the Indians. It is an appalling tragedy that Juju the ANCYL president who is supposed to be an inspiration and role model to the youth can utter such a disgusting word as "coolies" when addressing the public. It is even more horrendous that the ANC can allow such an individual who is not only a disgrace to South Africans but a disappointment to the ANC by undoing 17 years of hard work put in by all South Africans to cure the plague of Aparthied from South African soils.
Is this how we wish our future leaders to address the nation, by reinforcing upon society the racist attitude and degrading terminology of the Apartheid regime? I would think not. I would think that after this racist remark, Julius Malema does not understand the idea and concept behind the word democracy and should be educated before being allowed to speak publicly. One must not be afraid to learn or even going back to school. Juju, we Indians are just as much part of this country as you are. We too, are patriotic citizens of South Africa. We too have fought for freedom from segregation and we too live and die by the South African flag. Apartheid is over Juju. After 17 years of freedom this should not news to you. "You are racist" is not an appropriate response, stop playing the race card and start helping your fellow South Africans to continue building our rainbow nation.
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Minority Front Ward 52 Councillor Bradley Singh has lambasted the electricity department for poor service delivery after three Phoenix families had to go without electricity for 24 hours recently
Minority Front Ward 52 Councillor Bradley Singh has lambasted the electricity department for poor service delivery after three Phoenix families had to go without electricity for 24 hours recently.
According to Cllr Singh, three families in his ward from Towlen, Diblen and Everham were left without electricity for 24 hours following a power cut. He said all three families told him as well as showed him proof that they contacted the call center on several occasions in order to get an official to come and reconnect their power. He said the residents all claimed that they were only given a reference number and made to wait but received no help.
The only time that the power was reconnected back to the families homes was when he intervened. Continuing Cllr Singh said he found it unacceptable that the officials only responded faster when Councillor intervened.
"When the residents phone the call center, they must get the same immediate response that Councillors get. They are rate payers and should not have to wait many hours before their complaints are addressed," he said.
It is alleged that one of the families had a small baby in their household and found it extremely difficult to make food for the infant.
"I had to boil water from my house and put it in a flask twice in one day in order for the family to be able to make milk and feed the baby, said Councillor Singh.
Mr Pillay a resident from Diblen expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Councillor Singh for his assistance.
"We really appreciate the good work that Councillor Singh does for the community. He responded to our calls and pleas immediately and ensured that the officials from the electricity department came to reconnect the power again," said Mr Pillay.
Caption: Minority Front Ward Councillor Bradley Singh seen standing where the dense bush used to be. It has now been cleared out.
Caption: Minority Front Ward Councillor Bradley Singh seen standing where the dense bush used to be. It has now been cleared out.
Fernham Drive residents can now breathe easy following a dense bush in their area which they claimed was an eyesore and a haven for criminals has been finally cut. Residents were demanding answers from their ward Councillor as to why the dangerous bush was not cut. They had blamed the bush for several mugging incidents that allegedly taking place on a daily basis in the area.
Minority Front ward 52 Councilor Bradley Singh said he has kept to his promise and had the grass cleared out as soon as the funds became available.
"Even though it was a challenge to get the bush cut, I kept pushing and following up on the matter. I am happy that finally the bush has been cleared out because I made a promise to the residents."
"I want residents to know that the delay was caused by the lack of funds and not because I am an incompetent Councillor. I am a man of my word and so as soon as I heard that funds were available I jumped at the chance to have the bush cleared out," said Cllr Singh.
Continuing he said " I also want to thank the city treasure Krish Kumar for his assistance in ensuring that funds became available to have the bush cleared out. We have also compiled a list of all the housing land that is left vacant with long bushes to be cleared out soon."
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Saturday, October 15, 2011
Let's work to Eradicate Poverty.
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty was founded in 1993 by the United Nations to bring forth the awareness for poverty eradication as a means to acknowledge the millions who struggle daily to make ends meet.
As a community leader, councillor and a member of the Minority Front, I will also take into consideration that our country is rife with poverty and will be doing my best to fight the cause for poverty eradication.
It is important for us as South Africans to remind ourselves that there are millions of other SA citizens who live through poverty and it is our duty to play our part and put an effort in helping them lift themselves out of it
I believe that in order for us to move forward in our quest for eradicating the disaster of our poverty stricken communities and to achieve the annual 8% economy growth rate, a need for fresh ideas is required. We also need to ensure that the crisis of unemployment is targeted as many South Africans are without jobs.
By understanding the poverty crisis in our economy we are faced with, first, will we then only understand where the challenges lie and allow us to eradicate them head on.
If we are dedicated in eradicating poverty we can work to ensure that the poor citizens are afforded their basic living requirements with the allowance of improving their lives. We can overcome poverty but only if we all work together.
Kind Regards
Cllr Bradley Singh
Ward Councillor 52
Ethekwini Municipality
Member off Economic Development and Town Planning Committe
Minority Front Chief Whip
Minority Front Youth Leader
0315007580
0723725326
singhbradley@durban.gov.za
zenetta.sanchez@gmail.com
councillorward52@gmail.com
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Petition to the Department of Energy (Lower Petrol Prices South Africa)
Please read attachement and support my cause to lower petrol prices in South Africa.
Bradley Singh
0723725326
Monday, October 3, 2011
Cllr Bradley Singh encourages the community to donate blood.
Pictured: Minority Front Cllr. E L Singh, Cllr Bradley Singh and MF Volunteers.
You can help…. KZN is currently sitting on 2 day’s blood stock.
The Minority Front urges everyone to donate a unit of this “precious gift of life”. One must develop a habit of donating blood in order that South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has sufficient blood stock to ensure that in cases of emergency quality blood is always available for needy patients. Kwa-Zulu Natal is currently sitting on 2 day’s blood stock. We aim to maintain a stock level of 5 days, with 3000 units collected per day to meet the demand. Currently we are experiencing difficulty achieving this, which has been mainly due to the fact the school and university drives are not possible from September onwards as students are busy with exams, followed by a short break and a very intensive final quarter, said Cllr Lyndal Singh.
Cllr Lyndal Singh therefore urges all blood donors, to make a conscious effort to donate blood. Your one unit of blood can save up to three lives. This is also a plea to all South Africans who meets the minimum requirements to also commit to donating blood.
Minimum Requirements to be a donor:
· Be between the age of 16 – 65 years
· Weigh more than 50kgs
· Be in good health
· Live a sexually safe lifestyle.
If you are a current blood donor please ensure you continue to donate regularly. If you are not a blood donor the Minority Front urges you to take the first step to save lives by visiting your nearest blood donor centre today! Be a hero, it’s in your BLOOD.
For more information, please visit us the South African National Blood Services website on: www.SANBS.org..za or call them directly on: 0800 11 90 31. You can also visit the Blood Donor Centre at the Phoenix Plaza.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Cllr Bradley Singh the Baby Tiger.
Cllr Bradley Singh
Ward Councillor 52
Ethekwini Municipality
Member off Economic Development and Town Planning Committe
Minority Front Chief Whip
Minority Front Youth Leader
0315007580
0723725326
singhbradley@durban.gov.za
zenetta.sanchez@gmail.com
councillorward52@gmail.com
Cllr Bradley Singh is the baby Tiger
Cllr Bradley Singh
Ward Councillor 52
Ethekwini Municipality
Member off Economic Development and Town Planning Committe
Minority Front Chief Whip
Minority Front Youth Leader
0315007580
0723725326
singhbradley@durban.gov.za
zenetta.sanchez@gmail.com
councillorward52@gmail.com
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Cllr Bradley Singh Plants a tree at Banyan tree in Phoenix on arbor day and encourages people to plant a tree.
Cllr Bradley Singh
Ward Councillor 52
Ethekwini Municipality
Member off Economic Development and Town Planning Committe
Minority Front Chief Whip
Minority Front Youth Leader
0315007580
0723725326
singhbradley@durban.gov.za
zenetta.sanchez@gmail.com
councillorward52@gmail.com
Cllr Bradley Singh at a Widows Conference who was the Guest Speaker.
Keeping up with woman's month, Minority Front Councillors Lyndal and Bradley Singh attended the Development Foundation Women Day function for Dynamic Women on Saturday August 27, 2011 at the Brookdale Primary School.
The event was opened to all women in and around the Phoenix area and was held to inspire, motivate and empower women to move forward and be recognized in all aspects of life as well as in the working world.
Councillor Bradley was welcomed to the event as the guest speaker. His motivational talk proved his support for women in general and he encouraged them to bring out their best qualities and to be proud of their qualities and association to the world.
"Women are an important part of every life. It is women who have the strength to move on despite all the pain and heartache she suffers. We need to understand and accept that in today's world women are moving forward and conquering the world with their integrity, intelligence and their passion and drive to prove that they can achieve the best results in all aspects of whatever they become involved in," Cllr Bradley said.
The programme ended with a hearty meal which was enjoyed by everyone.
Kind Regards
Cllr Bradley Singh
Ward Councillor 52
Ethekwini Municipality
Member off Economic Development and Town Planning Committe
Minority Front Chief Whip
Minority Front Youth Leader
0315007580
0723725326
singhbradley@durban.gov.za
zenetta.sanchez@gmail.com
councillorward52@gmail.com
Cllr Bradley Singh and the Census 2011 team who will work in Phoenix.
The Census 2011 is currently underway and Minority Front Councillor, Bradley Singh is urging the public to co-operate with the officials.
The census which is a systematic procedure which collects required information and records it about the population of South Africa is a requirement which allows the government to keep on record its current population as well as to check how it has changed over the years.
South Africa first conducted a Census in 1911 and since then many enumerations have occurred with the most recent two carried out was that in 1996 and 2001, with Census 2011 being the latest one.
"I urge all communities to please co-operate and allow this Census to take place. These people are just doing their jobs and we need to do ours by helping them out", Councillor Bradley Singh said.
Kind Regards
Cllr Bradley Singh
Ward Councillor 52
Ethekwini Municipality
Member off Economic Development and Town Planning Committe
Minority Front Chief Whip
Minority Front Youth Leader
0315007580
0723725326
singhbradley@durban.gov.za
zenetta.sanchez@gmail.com
councillorward52@gmail.com
Cllr Bradley Singh and Peniel Missions Church Visit the Haven of Rest to Assit the Orphanage.
The haven Of Rest Orphanage in Tongaat received an inspirational and heartwarming appearance on Saturday, 27 August 2011, by the Joint Peniel Mission International Church of Cardham Drive in Phoenix and Councillors, Lyndal and Bradley Singh.
The Orphanage houses children from the age of 2 years to 15 years old who have been abandoned by their parents or lost them completely due to incidents of life, as well as senior citizens.
The occupants of the orphanage as well as staff members were most delighted to the way the day had panned out as they were treated to fun and games, had meals provided and received goody bags. Cereals were also sponsored to last at least a few months.
Motivational talks as well as one on one conversations were scheduled to give everyone a chance to be heard. All the church members participated in the drive to give the Haven of Rest Orphanage a day to remember.
Councilor Lyndal was full of emotion at being part of such an inspirational initioative. She said that "it should not matter which area or place you are from but we should take heed of all that is happening in every area and try to help in every possible way that we can. I am just so glad to have been part of this initiative and especially to bring joy, happiness and laughter to the faces of people who have otherwise nothing. It has been one fun and great day".
Kind Regards
Cllr Bradley Singh
Ward Councillor 52
Ethekwini Municipality
Member off Economic Development and Town Planning Committe
Minority Front Chief Whip
Minority Front Youth Leader
0315007580
0723725326
singhbradley@durban.gov.za
zenetta.sanchez@gmail.com
councillorward52@gmail.com
Monday, August 29, 2011
Cllr Bradley Singh Assist Residents off Lenham Drive to Receive Electricity after Two days.
It is believed and alleged that a massive cable fault has caused the box to explode. Govender claimed that he had notified the respective authorities of the problem but received no responsive help.
"I had called in the Municipality as soon as the explosion happened. I received no help. Due to my electricity being off for three days, all my food in my fridge and freezer has gone mouldy. We are suppose to be receiving help as soon as a problem is reported. I had finally called in Councillor Bradley Singh as he is our Ward Councillor and thanks to him my electricity was restored the very same day", said Govender.
The electricity was finally restored after the intervention of Councillor Singh.
Councillor Singh said that "nobody should be without electricity for such a long period as this has become an important human necessity. I made the necessary arrangements and had the electricity restored, I even went the extra mile and met with the contractors on site and would like to place on record the staff which ensured that the community receives this essential need,however due to the strike action there was a delay and if residents contacted me sooner the problem would have been sorted earlier". said cllr Bradley Singh.
Kind Regards
Cllr Bradley Singh
Ward Councillor 52
Ethekwini Municipality
Member off Economic Development and Town Planning Committe
Minority Front Chief Whip
Minority Front Youth Leader
0315007580
0723725326
singhbradley@durban.gov.za
zenetta.sanchez@gmail.com
councillorward52@gmail.com
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Make Sure you wash your hand After using the ATM
Kind Regards
Cllr Bradley Singh
Ward Councillor 52
Ethekwini Municipality
Member off Economic Development and Town Planning Committe
Minority Front Chief Whip
Minority Front Youth Leader
0315007580
0723725326
singhbradley@durban.gov.za
zenetta.sanchez@gmail.com
councillorward52@gmail.com
Monday, August 22, 2011
Mrs Naidoo shows Ward 52 cllr Bradley Singh the water standing on verge.
Ever since the contractors dug the verges of the road to lay cables on Cardham Drive, the uneven ground is now causing water on a rainy day to stand and collect and flow down in to the path of the residents homes causing damages to properties.
Lilly Naidoo a resident has now become fed up with calling the contractors to sort out the water overflow and has called in Ward 52 Councillor Bradley Singh to step in.
"I called the construction company but nobody did anything about it. I am a sickly woman and I am very afraid for my health now", said Naidoo.
Naidoo complained that she has plating in her legs and that her doctor has warned her that she could lose her life if she falls one more time.
"I have plating in my legs and I am scared to walk outside in the rain. Also on Saturday, 13 August, I had a big prayer and the water was rushing down my pathway into my house and causing all sorts of problems", Naidoo said.
Councillor Bradley Singh has reported that he will be getting the Roads Department to get involved to sort out this matter.
"I have contacted the roads department to sort out this issue. We will find a solution to this matter. We also need to take into consideration that shoddy workmen ship causes a major disturbance for others who are left to sort out problems they had no hand in, in the first place,the roads department has been informed to back fill the verge outside Mrs Naidoo house as soon as the strike is over this will be done" Councillor Bradley Singh said.
Kind Regards
Cllr Bradley Singh
Ward Councillor 52
Ethekwini Municipality
Member off Economic Development and Town Planning Committe
Minority Front Chief Whip
Minority Front Youth Leader
0315007580
0723725326
singhbradley@durban.gov.za
zenetta.sanchez@gmail.com
councillorward52@gmail.com
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Revamping of Pavements on Northcroft Drive.
Minority Front Councillor Ward 52, Bradley Singh motivated for the revamping of sidewalks in Northcroft which is currently under construction after reports from Mr D Munsamy, a resident, of its poor condition.
The pavements were badly damaged and cracked, which then brought about the complaint.
Councillor Bradley Singh took the initiative to cater for the requirements of the community and commenced on the project.
"I had motivated the idea because of the unsightly state of the pavements. We have already revamped the pavements in nedlen and lenham. I would just like to thank Mr Munsamy for his concerns and notifying me about this problem", said Cllr Bradley Singh.
Cllr Bradley Singh also commented on the new construction of pavements, for Shawbrook which he has said the budget has been set and will start very soon. Also a complete revamp of Cardham drive is also in the plans as the roads "are pathetic and can be hazardous to vehicles".
Kind Regards
Cllr Bradley Singh
Ward Councillor 52
Ethekwini Municipality
Member off Economic Development and Town Planning Committe
Minority Front Chief Whip
Minority Front Youth Leader
0315007580
0723725326
singhbradley@durban.gov.za
zenetta.sanchez@gmail.com
councillorward52@gmail.com
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Paul Dhinakaran and Cllr Bradley Singh, Pastor Paul wished cllr Bradley Singh all the Best and how he cares for the poor people.
Cllr Bradley Singh
Ward Councillor 52
Ethekwini Municipality
Member off Economic Development and Town Planning Committe
Minority Front Chief Whip
Minority Front Youth Leader
0315007580
0723725326
singhbradley@durban.gov.za
zenetta.sanchez@gmail.com
councillorward52@gmail.com