Azanian Peoples Organisation - AZAPO - NMB

31/08/2026

19/06/2026

AZAPO Pledge No. 10 for the people of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality

People's Power and Participatory Democracy

For too long, residents of Nelson Mandela Bay have only been consulted during elections and forgotten thereafter. AZAPO believes that real democracy means that communities must participate directly in the decisions that affect their daily lives. We are committed to building a municipality where power belongs to the people, not politicians and bureaucrats.

Our Commitment to the People of Nelson Mandela Bay:

✅ Re-establish Ward People's Councils;

Create democratic Ward People's Councils in every ward to work alongside elected councillors.

Ensure communities have a direct voice in planning, development, and service delivery.

Hold regular public meetings where residents can raise concerns and propose solutions.

✅ Participatory Budgeting;

Give residents the power to decide how a portion of municipal budgets is spent in their wards.

Allow communities to prioritise projects such as roads, parks, libraries, sports facilities, street lighting, and sanitation.

Ensure transparent and accountable use of public funds.

✅ People's Performance Scorecard:

Introduce annual community assessments of councillors, municipal departments, and senior officials.

Publish performance results for public scrutiny.
Reward excellence and hold poor-performing officials accountable.

✅ Strengthen Community Partnerships;

Work closely with civic organisations, residents' associations, traditional leaders, youth structures, women's organisations, churches, mosques, and other faith-based institutions.

Build a united front for development and social cohesion across Nelson Mandela Bay.

✅ Open and Transparent Governance:

Hold quarterly Mayor's and Municipal Management Accountability Forums.

Publish municipal decisions, budgets, and project progress reports in accessible formats.

Create easy-to-use platforms for residents to submit complaints, suggestions, and service delivery concerns.

What This Means for Residents:

AZAPO's vision is simple:
No decision about the people without the people.
We will transform Nelson Mandela Bay into a municipality where communities actively participate in governance, monitor service delivery, influence budgets, and help shape the future of their neighbourhoods.

Vote AZAPO for a City that Works Every Day, for Everyone.

People's Power. Participatory Democracy. Community Control

18/06/2026

Our voter registration weekend programme at Nelson Mandela Bay

17/06/2026

AZAPOs Pledge No 9 for the NMB: Smart, Transparent and Responsive City Management.

Technology must serve the people.

• Introduce e-Governance systems for billing, complaints, and tracking service
delivery.
• Use digital dashboards to publish ward-level service data.
• Install smart meters for efficient water and electricity management.
• Improve call-centre response times and accountability through citizen feedback
tools.

1. People’s Power and Participatory DemocracPledge No. 9: Smart, Transparent and Responsive City Management

"A City That Works Every Day for Everyone."

The people of Nelson Mandela Bay deserve a municipality that is accountable, transparent, efficient, and responsive.

AZAPO believes that technology must serve the people—not frustrate them. We will modernise municipal administration to ensure that residents receive quality services, have access to information, and can hold their government accountable.

AZAPO Pledges To:

• Introduce a modern e-Governance system that allows residents to pay accounts, report faults, lodge complaints, and track service requests online and through mobile platforms.

• Create public digital dashboards that provide ward-by-ward information on service delivery, infrastructure projects, municipal spending, and response times.

• Install smart water and electricity meters to improve billing accuracy, reduce losses, detect leaks quickly, and promote efficient resource management.

• Establish a 24-hour responsive customer service centre with clear service standards and regular feedback to residents.

• Implement citizen feedback systems that allow communities to rate municipal services and hold officials accountable for performance.

• Publish municipal tenders, contracts, budgets, and expenditure reports in a simple and accessible format to combat corruption and promote transparency.

• Use technology to improve maintenance planning, monitor infrastructure conditions, and respond rapidly to service delivery breakdowns.

• Ensure that every ward has access to reliable information about municipal projects, budgets, and development plans.

Our Commitment:

AZAPO commits to building a municipality that listens, responds, and delivers. Through innovation, transparency, and accountability, we will restore public trust and create a city government that works efficiently for all residents of Nelson Mandela Bay.

Vote AZAPO for a Smart, Transparent and Responsive Nelson Mandela Bay.

08/06/2026

Happy birthday Nobhala

27/05/2026

Leadership instability, endless acting appointments, vandalised municipal facilities and unresolved disciplinary cases.

20/05/2026

The residents of Nelson Mandela Bay have eagerly anticipated the leadership of our Mayor, who promises to restore order, deliver services impartially, and ensure the metro's safety.

20/05/2026

Ward 40 are you ready✊🏿

20/05/2026

Ward 1 are you ready✊🏿

04/05/2026

04 May 2026

The Azanian People’s Organisation (AZAPO) Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) extends its deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who tragically lost their lives in the devastating accident involving a taxi and a bus in Kariega.

We are profoundly saddened by this painful loss of life and the injuries sustained by others. This tragedy has left a deep wound in our community, and our thoughts are with all those affected during this difficult time.

We call on all relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident to ensure accountability and to prevent such heartbreaking incidents in the future.

May the souls of the departed rest in peace, and may their families find strength and comfort in this time of grief.

Issued by AZAPO NMB.