DA locks down Mandela Bay with multi-party coalition
Port Elizabeth - Nelson Mandela Bay will have a multi-party government from Thursday, led by the Democratic Alliance (DA) and including the United Democratic Front (UDM), the Congress of the People (Cope) and the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP).
The multiparty coalition agreement was formally announced by DA mayoral candidate, Athol Trollip on Wednesday afternoon.
Trollip was flanked by UDM regional chairperson, Mongameli Bobani, UDM councillor Thoko Tshangela and Cope's acting regional secretary, Siyasanga Sijadu.
Trollip apologised for ACDP councillor Lance Grootboom, who was unable to attend the press conference due to prior commitments.
"The people of Nelson Mandela Bay have spoken. Residents have voted for change and given us a mandate to form a government and work together to stop corruption, create jobs and deliver better services to all," said Trollip.