Ward 59 Councillor’s Office

09/11/2026

WARD 59 – WEEKLY SERVICE DELIVERY UPDATE

9–13 November 2026

ENGLISH VERSION

1. Electricity and Energy – Streetlights and High-Mast Lights

* Awaiting approval for contractors to commence repairs.
* Engagement ongoing with the Acting Executive Director of Electricity and Energy.
* Priority: Secure approval and commencement dates.

2. Roads and Transport – Pothole Repairs

* Delays in completing identified street repairs.
* Internal depot is assisting with urgent pothole repairs.
* Priority: Follow up on outstanding streets and provide the depot with priority areas.

3. Public Health – Open Space Cleaning and Bush Clearing

* Awaiting finalisation of the contractor appointment.
* A work schedule will be provided once the appointment is completed.
* Priority: Confirm the schedule and communicate dates to residents.

4. Sport and Recreation – Sports Field Grass Cutting

* Awaiting departmental approval and finalisation of outstanding administrative processes.
* Priority: Engage the Director and secure the go-ahead for work to commence across Ward 59.

5. Roads and Transport – Stormwater Channel (Kennel) Cleaning

* Smaller drainage structures were cleaned last week.
* Cleaning of major stormwater channels is scheduled for this week.
* Priority: Monitor implementation and completion.

Overall Focus for the Week

The Ward Office will continue engaging departments and following up on outstanding approvals, contractor appointments and implementation dates. The priority is to move from administrative processes to visible service delivery on the ground.

UWADI 59 – INGXELO YEEVEKI YEENKONZO ZIKAMASIPALA

9–13 Novemba 2026

INGUQULELO YESIXHOSA

1. Umbane – Izibane zaseZitalatweni nezibane ezikhulu (High-Mast)

* Silindele imvume yokuba oonokontraka baqalise umsebenzi wokulungisa izibane.
* Uthethathethwano luyaqhubeka neBambela loMlawuli oyiNtloko weSebe loMbane naMandla.
* Into ephambili: Ukufumana imvume kunye nomhla wokuqalisa komsebenzi.

2. Ezothutho neeNdlela – Ukulungiswa kwemingxuma ezindleleni

* Kukho ukulibaziseka ekugqityweni kokulungiswa kwezitalato ezichongiweyo.
* Idepho yesebe iyancedisa ekulungiseni imingxuma efuna ungenelelo olungxamisekileyo.
* Into ephambili: Ukulandelela izitalato ezingekagqitywa nokunika idepho uluhlu lweendawo ezidinga uncedo olukhawulezileyo.

3. Ezempilo yoLuntu – Ukucocwa kweendawo ezivulekileyo nokususwa kwamatyholo

* Silindele ukuba iSebe lezeMpilo yoLuntu ligqibe ukuqeshwa konokontraka.
* Ishedyuli yomsebenzi iza kukhutshwa emva kokugqitywa kwale nkqubo.
* Into ephambili: Ukufumana ishedyuli nokwazisa abahlali ngemihla yokusebenza.

4. Ezemidlalo noLonwabo – Ukuchetywa kwengca kumabala emidlalo

* Silindele imvume yeSebe kunye nokugqitywa kwamanyathelo olawulo aseleyo.
* Into ephambili: Ukulandela uMlawuli ukuze kufumaneke imvume yokuqalisa umsebenzi kuwo onke amabala emidlalo aseWadini 59.

5. Ezothutho neeNdlela – Ukucocwa kwemijelo emikhulu yamanzi (Kennels)

* Imijelo emincinci yacocwa kwiveki ephelileyo.
* Ukucocwa kwemijelo emikhulu kucwangciselwe ukuqala kule veki.
* Into ephambili: Ukubeka esweni ukuqala nokugqitywa komsebenzi.

Izinto Eziphambili Kule Veki

IOfisi kaCeba iza kuqhubeka ilandela amasebe achaphazelekayo malunga neemvume, ukuqeshwa kweekontraka kunye nemihla yokuqalisa komsebenzi. Eyona njongo kukuqinisekisa ukuba iinkqubo zolawulo ziguqulelwa kwizenzo ezibonakalayo eziphucula iinkonzo kubahlali.

07/11/2026

WARD 59 HONEST REFLECTION ON THE 2026 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

Fellow residents of Ward 59,

Following the conclusion of the 2026 Local Government Elections, I believe it is important to reflect honestly on the outcome, both in Ward 59 and across Nelson Mandela Bay.

1. Ward 59 – The ward councillor ballot

In Ward 59, the ANC retained the ward with 2,449 votes, representing 55.8% of the valid ward votes. We are grateful to everyone who participated and entrusted us with their support.

The ward ballot is the vote through which residents elect their ward councillor.

2. Ward 59 – The proportional representation (PR) ballot

The PR ballot is different. It allows residents to vote for a political party, and these votes contribute to the allocation of proportional representation seats in the Metro Council.

Ward 59 recorded 4,348 valid PR votes. The results were as follows:

Political party PR votes Percentage

See the attached picture.

3. What the difference tells us

The ANC received 2,449 votes on the ward ballot but 2,131 votes on the PR ballot. This is a difference of 318 votes.

The DA, EFF, ActionSA and UDM each received more votes on the PR ballot than on the ward ballot.

This difference is important because it shows that some residents made different choices when voting for their ward councillor and when voting for a political party.

It is also important to understand that PR seats are allocated at Metro level. The PR votes recorded in Ward 59 do not independently determine how many PR seats a party receives in the Metro Council.

4. The broader Metro outcome

Across Nelson Mandela Bay, the ANC secured 32 of the 60 ward seats but did not obtain proportional representation seats. The DA secured 53 seats in the 120-seat council.

No party has secured an outright majority. We will therefore have to await the conclusion of coalition discussions and the formal establishment of the new municipal government.

5. Voter participation

There is another important message from this election that we cannot overlook: voter participation.

Ward 59 had 9,336 registered voters, with reported turnout of approximately 47.5%. The ward ballot recorded 4,387 valid votes.

This means that just over half of registered voters did not cast a ballot. This is something we must take seriously.

It is our responsibility to understand why so many residents stayed away from the voting stations and what we need to do differently to rebuild confidence and encourage greater participation in our democracy.

6. Moving forward

The results, from our ward to the Metro, carry a message that must be heard and reflected upon.

We must acknowledge that there is work to be done. We must find better and smarter ways of engaging communities, responding to concerns and ensuring that residents feel heard, valued and included.

We should not simply move on from an election without understanding what the electorate has communicated to us.

As we await the establishment of the new municipal government, one thing remains clear: the needs of Ward 59 have not changed.

The priorities of Nu5, Nu6 and Nu7 remain important, including basic service delivery, infrastructure development, housing, safer communities, economic opportunities and improved public facilities.

Regardless of the political arrangements that emerge at Metro level, our responsibility to the community continues.

I take this election outcome as an opportunity for reflection, learning and improvement. We must listen more, engage better and continuously find ways of doing things differently.

We have received a message from the electorate. Our responsibility now is to listen, understand and work towards doing better.

Thank you to every resident who participated in the democratic process, to those who supported us, and equally to those who chose differently.

Our community remains bigger than any political party or election.

The work of building a better Ward 59 continues.

Bulelani Matenjwa
Ward 59 Councillor

05/11/2026

Good Day, Residents of Ward 59.

Thank you for renewing your confidence in me. This is both a continuation of the work we have started and the beginning of a renewed chapter of service.

We understand the challenges facing our community, particularly basic service delivery, education, youth unemployment, skills development and crime.

Our focus remains on strengthening basic services while building partnerships with government departments, institutions and community structures to create opportunities for our young people and address crime.

We are also mindful of outstanding ward issues and will continue pushing the relevant departments for practical solutions.

Once the new government structures are in place, we will communicate our programme of action and operational priorities.

The mandate is renewed, and our commitment to serve must be even stronger.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

Bulelani Matenjwa
Ward 59 Councillor

05/11/2026

Waste Removal Delay – Round 45

Please be advised that waste removal services covering parts of Nu7, including Mzwazwa, Nashu, Mpongo, Mthwaku and surrounding streets, have been delayed due to a flat tyre affecting the refuse collection truck.

The delay has been noted, and residents are requested to bear with the waste removal team while the matter is being attended to.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused. Thank you for your understanding.

05/11/2026

NOTICE TO ALL WARD 59 RESIDENTS

The voting process has officially concluded, and the IEC has now completed the counting process. The official election results will be announced in due course.

The Ward 59 Councillor’s Office would like to sincerely thank all residents who came out to exercise their democratic right to vote. Your participation is valued and appreciated.

OFFICE CLOSURE – THURSDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2026

Please be advised that our office will remain closed today, Thursday, 5 November 2026.

This follows the conclusion of the election counting process in the early hours of this morning. The closure will allow our office staff and volunteers an opportunity to rest and recover after their extensive involvement and long hours during the election period.

NORMAL OPERATIONS WILL RESUME ON FRIDAY, 6 NOVEMBER 2026, AT 08:00 AM.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience and understanding.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

Ward 59 Councillor’s Office
Councillor Bulelani Matenjwa

04/11/2026

WARD 59, YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE! 🗳️

We are left with only a few hours before voting stations close at 21:00 (9 PM).

Residents, please make your way to your nearest voting station and exercise your democratic right. Your participation matters. Every vote contributes towards shaping the future of our communities.

The following Voting Districts are OPEN and READY:

📍 Khulile Primary School – Ndakana Street
📍 Ikhwezelihle Primary School – Nyara Street
📍 Vulumzi High School – Chalumna Street

Don’t wait until the last minute. Go out and vote, and encourage others to do the same.

Your vote is your voice. Make it count!

🗳️ LET’S GO OUT AND VOTE!

04/11/2026

ELECTION DAY 04 NOVEMBER 2026

Voting stations are officially open from 07H00 to 21H00!

The ANC in the Eastern Cape encourages all registered voters to come out in their numbers and exercise their democratic right to vote.

VOTE ANC FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL!



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03/11/2026

MY TRANSPORT FOR 4 NOVEMBER! 🏍️

Ready for the big day! Moving around the community, engaging with residents and attending to election-day responsibilities.

🗳️ 4 NOVEMBER 2026 ⏰ Voting stations open: 07:00–21:00.

Let us all participate in the democratic process. Every vote is a voice, and every voice matters!

SEKUSELE KANCANE! 🇿🇦

02/11/2026

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02/11/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL WARD 59 RESIDENTS

Good day, Residents.

Please be advised that today, 2 November, and tomorrow, 3 November, are Special Voting Days, while Wednesday, 4 November 2026, is the official Voting Day.

During these three days, the Ward Councillor’s Office will be particularly busy attending to election-related logistics, coordinating teams and assisting residents with voting-related enquiries.

Residents are encouraged to continue reporting any service delivery challenges, faults or municipal-related queries through our usual communication channels.

However, please expect slightly longer response and turnaround times as we will be moving between different responsibilities and activities during this period.

We want to emphasise that this should not discourage anyone from reporting service delivery issues. All reported matters remain important, and we will attend to them as soon as reasonably possible.

We appreciate your patience, understanding and continued cooperation.

Ward 59 Councillor’s Office
Serving the Community.

ISAZISO ESIBALULEKILEYO KUBO BONKE ABANTU BASEWADI 59

Molweni Bahlali.

Sithanda ukunazisa ukuba namhlanje, ngomhla wesi-2 Novemba nangomso, umhla wesi-3 Novemba, ziintsuku zeeSpecial Votes, logama umhla wesi-4 Novemba 2026 ingumhla wokuvota ngokusemthethweni.

Ngeli xesha, iOfisi kaCeba weWadi 59 iza kube ixakeke kakhulu ngemisebenzi enxulumene nonyulo, ukulungelelanisa amaqela, ulungiselelo lwezothutho kunye nokunceda abahlali ngemibuzo enxulumene nokuvota.

Niyacelwa ukuba niqhubeke nokuchaza iingxaki zenkonzo, ezifana nezo zombane, amanzi, imibhobho yogutyulo kunye neminye imiba enxulumene neenkonzo zikaMasipala.

Nangona kunjalo, sicela niqonde ukuba impendulo nokulandelwa kwezikhalazo kunokuthatha ixesha elide kunesiqhelo, ngenxa yoxanduva oluninzi esiza kube siluphumeza kwezi ntsuku.

Oku akuthethi ukuba akufuneki nixele iingxaki zenu. Zonke izikhalazo zibalulekile kwaye siza kuqhubeka sizilandelela kangangoko sinako.

Siyabulela ngomonde, ukuqonda nentsebenziswano yenu.

IOfisi kaCeba weWadi 59
Ukukhonza uluntu ngokuzinikela.