DA Ward 10 Councillors Office

Stay Safe People

Ladies and gents, we have some serious localised flooding around NMB-especially in low lying communities. There is so much debris all over and our roads are literally riddled with potholes. I want to warn you upfront that your morning commute will be chaotic due to the road closures as communicated earlier (show this message to your boss if he/she complains about you being late🤣)

I will be making my rounds across NMB to assess damages this morning but have received reports of people who have suffered severe damages in especially informal settlements. As such I want to activate my request to the public, especially to our Church Congregations, to endeavour to arrange donations of bedding, clothing and food and to drop same off at their nearest ward councillor office (or arrange collection by the councillor ). There is going to be a massive need to assist especially the less fortunate amongst us and we will make sure it’s distributed fairly where the need is the greatest.

With more rain to come, we are not out of the woods yet.

Take it easy on the roads, stay safe and let’s stand together and support each other like we always do ❤️

God bless you all🙏🏽

Retief Odendaal
Pic: Flemming Square behind City Hall

Due to inclement weather forecasted for tomorrow and the rest of the week, the DA has postponed tomorrow’s protest against the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s unfair race quotas to Monday, 11 May 2026.
At the protest on Monday, 11 May 2026 at 10am, we will also provide an update on the party’s Constitutional Court challenge against race quotas.

Workers’ Day is about dignity, opportunity, and fairness.

That’s why we’re taking a stand. Join us on Tuesday, 5 May as we protest against unfair race quotas and fight for fair access to jobs.

📍 NMBM Municipal Depot, Gail Road, Helenvale
⏰ 10:00

Nelson Mandela Bay is at risk of losing hundreds of millions meant for service delivery, again. The DA has called on National Treasury to urgently intervene and stop this ongoing underspending crisis. Our communities deserve better.

Full statement in comments.

Come join us as we demand recognition that our lives also matters 💙💙💙

🦸‍♂️✨ NMB, are you ready for SUPERMAN? ✨🦸‍♂️

Join us for a DA Fun & Registration Day packed with popcorn, candy floss, jumping castles, face painting and LIVE entertainment! 🎉🍿🎨

Bring the whole family, bring your ID and your cellphone, and let’s get you registered while the kids enjoy the fun! 💙

📅 14 February 2026
📍 Rensburg Street, Ext 31, NMB
⏰ 10:00

It’s FREE. It’s FUN. It’s for the whole community!

Let’s get NMB working again 💙

Reminder - Crime - Public Meeting on Wednesday 11 February 2026 at 6:30pm @ The Malabar Community Centre

🫵 Are you ready to make your voice count?

✅🗳️ Make sure you’re correctly registered to vote in the upcoming Local Government Elections. It’s quick and easy; check your registration or get help here: https://check.da.org.za