Fanie Heystek Ward 11 DA Councillor Jeffreys Bay

27/03/2026

27/03/2026

Baie opgewonde oor die teer van DA Gama straat en ook ander strate in die CBD. Dit is die DA verskil

03/03/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝟏𝟏

The C-Place Neighbourhood Watch (NPO) in Ward 11 recently received essential safety and security equipment as part of Kouga Local Municipality’s Ward Development Fund.

The equipment included 16 embroidered Altitude jackets, 16 Leisure Quip USB rechargeable LED spotlights, and 16 Ram Direct 100ml stream pepper sprays.

This contribution aims to enhance visibility, preparedness and operational effectiveness of the neighbourhood watch, empowering volunteers to continue playing a vital role in promoting safety and protecting the C-Place community.

19/02/2026

So opgewonde om te wys waar ons die wyks fondse spandeer het

17/02/2026

Onder is die foto van die hoek van Woltemade en St Francis street. Ons het wyks fondse aangewend en oorgedoen. Dankie Loulita Vosloo dit lyk fantasties. Die DA verskil

29/01/2026

🚀 New record set! Home Affairs delivered over 4 million Smart ID cards in 2025, a major improvement on previous years.

Under Minister Dr Leon Schreiber, the department is improving its systems to deliver efficiently. The DA is committed to getting government working for you.

17/01/2026

30/10/2024

𝐃𝐀 𝐄𝐂 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧'𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭 𝐄𝐏𝐖𝐏

The DA in the Eastern Cape welcomes the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson’s initiative to reimagine the failed and corrupt Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).
The Minister's decision to launch a nationwide Listening Tour to gather input from citizens about their experiences with the EPWP in the Northern Areas of Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) is both timely and appropriate.

Originally designed to benefit poor and vulnerable citizens - in NMB the EPWP has instead become a vehicle for political point-scoring and a cash cow for well-connected individuals in the Metro.
The ANC/EFF/NA/PA coalition government has reportedly been using the EPWP to create jobs for pals, while DA ward councillors have consistently highlighted how the programme’s policies are being flouted.

The misuse of EPWP funding has created an untenable situation where money intended to provide work and stipends to the poorest families in the Metro is being misappropriated to enrich connected individuals.

Earlier this year, the extent of this corruption was revealed when the DA learned of individuals earning salaries ranging from R10,000 to R30,000 funded by the EPWP. These individuals are purported to be political appointees of the current coalition government, which undermines the programme’s intended purpose.

This year the DA in NMB announced a policy to optimise EPWP operations in the Metro.
Our policy aims to:
- Ensure that EPWP opportunities are distributed widely among those who truly need them.
- Protect the EPWP from political interference.
- Develop straightforward and practical operating standards.
- Equip participants with skills for additional work opportunities through their EPWP experience.
- Allow for regular oversight of the EPWP unit's operations.

We are confident that Minister Macpherson will listen to our people’s voices, and those in need will soon experience a transparent and fair EPWP.

The DA is committed to ensuring that the EPWP serves its intended purpose. We will continue to fight for accountability and transparency to prevent the misuse of funds and ensure that opportunities are accessible to those who need them most.