Fwd: debate for notice of motion

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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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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

 

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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

 

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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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

 

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.

 

 

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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

 

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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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

 

Let's work to Eradicate Poverty.

The 17 October has been designated throughout the world as recognizing the importance of poverty and to eradicate it.

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

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.

 

Kind Regards
Bradley Singh
0723725326

lowerpetrolprice@gmail.com  

 

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.