Notice of Motion Passed in a full council meeting

On 31 October 2011 at a full Council Meeting for the eThekwini Municipality, I councillor Lyndal Singh of the Minority Front put forward a notice of motion on High Electricity and Water Tariffs, and it was passed.

What would this mean now for the residents of eThekwini? Every three months the municipality does a electricity meter reading and when they are not doing this they charge customers an estimated charge. This causes a problem as if they under estimate your electricity usage then when they do a meter reading your bill becomes extremely high and what makes it worse is if you a pensioner who collects an amount of R1140 and your bill comes more than what you collect.

Now the Municipality will set up a toll free number were residents can call monthly and give the meter readings to the municipality and be charged for what they use this will help people to budget them selves.
The council will all embark on a city wide education campaign to inform residents on how to save water and electricity. So I urge residents when this toll free number becomes available they must take full advantage of this service that will be offered by the municipality as it will benefit them.

We live in a world where cost of living is extremely high and by trying to ease the expenses that community has to endure, it provides a better lifestyle for even those that are less fortunate

Cllr Lyndal Singh encourages the community to donate blood.

 

Pictured: Minority Front Cllr. E L Singh, Cllr Bradley Singh and MF Volunteers.

You can help….  KZN is currently sitting on 2 day’s blood stock.

The Minority Front urges everyone to donate a unit of this “precious gift of life”. One must develop a habit of donating blood in order that South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has sufficient blood stock to ensure that in cases of emergency quality blood is always available for needy patients. Kwa-Zulu Natal is currently sitting on 2 day’s blood stock. We aim to maintain a stock level of 5 days, with 3000 units collected per day to meet the demand. Currently we are experiencing difficulty achieving this, which has been mainly due to the fact the school and university drives are not possible from September onwards as students are busy with exams, followed by a short break and a very intensive final quarter, said Cllr Lyndal Singh.

Cllr Lyndal Singh therefore urges all blood donors, to make a conscious effort to donate blood. Your one unit of blood can save up to three lives. This is also a plea to all South Africans who meets the minimum requirements to also commit to donating blood.

Minimum Requirements to be a donor:

·         Be between the age of 16 – 65 years

·         Weigh more than 50kgs

·         Be in good health

·         Live a sexually safe lifestyle.

If you are a current blood donor please ensure you continue to donate regularly. If you are not a blood donor the Minority Front urges you to take the first step to save lives by visiting your nearest blood donor centre today! Be a hero, it’s in your BLOOD.

For more information, please visit us the South African National Blood Services website on: www.SANBS.org..za or call them directly on: 0800 11 90 31. You can also visit the Blood Donor Centre at the Phoenix Plaza.

 

 

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor

September as we know is Arbor Month but in December South Africa and the city of Durban will be home to the entire world as members from all parts of the work descend upon our humble abode for the COP 17. This year Durban will be alive as the ICC becomes the life of the meeting. South Africa has already been hosts in the Football World Cup, the ICC inaugural 20/20 tournament and many other major events. As a community leader I would just like to urge all to take a stand and make a difference for our environment. We as people of Durban should be proud that our city has been chosen to host such a prestigious event, which shows the trust and faith that the world has of our city so let's plant a tree and save our environment and everyone in durban can become a part of COP 17.

Kind Regards

Cllr Lyndal Singh
Ethekwini Municipality
0723246106
0315007580
singhlyndal@gmail.com

Notice of Motion was passed this was my motion so all the best to the Woman of Durban

Dear Editor

At the eThekwini Municipality's full Council Meeting that was held on the 27 September 2011, I would like to place on record that the notice of motion from the Minority Front for women empowerment has been passed.

This means that all women in Durban will be able to acquire knowledge on how to tender for municipal contracts. The motion has also stipulated that an extensive program will be carried out for them to receive development skills.

I would personally like to thank all councillors that supported this motion. Now it shows that women will have an equal chance to be good entrepreneurs and this motion will help young women who have come from previously disadvantage backgrounds to grow and achieve success.

As a young female Councillor in the municipality, I, myself know the challenges the women of Durban are faced with that's why this motion was placed on the council agenda. This is a victory to all women of Durban especially with the rate of unemployment so high. As women, we must all stand together and stand tall so we can fight battles that diminish us. Now that the motion has been passed, its beneficial in a million ways.


So I would like to take this opportunity to encourage the women in Durban to take full advantage of this as it will benefit you and this will definitely encourage you in becoming Dynamic business women.


Kind Regards

Cllr Lyndal Singh
Ethekwini Municipality
0723246106
0315007580
singhlyndal@gmail.com

Cllr Lyndal Singh Sponsor's a Math Quiz in Phoenix

Maths quiz

Twelve schools from around the Phoenix area of ward 141, came together at the Eastbury Secondary School Hall for the Grade 8 Maths Quiz on the 1 September 2011.

Minority Front Councillors – Bradley Singh, Lyndal Singh, Solly Singh, Patrick Pillay as well as Guest Speakers Mrs Shameen Rajbansi and the Deputy Chief Superintendent of Education in Phoenix, Mrs Angela Naicker, was in attendance to show their support and commemorate the subject of mathematics as being an important part of lifes journey after schooling careers become a thing of the past.

"Mathematics plays and important role in every career choice that a person becomes a part of. In our society and in our era of life, technology has become a dominant part of human force and this is due to mathematics taking a vital role into producing such technology. If we have so many kinds of new technology that is being developed now imagine how much more and how many incredible sights we can be achieving in the near and distant future and all thanks to mathematic," Cllr Lyndal Singh proclaimed.



Kind Regards

Cllr Lyndal Singh
Ethekwini Municipality
0723246106
0315007580
singhlyndal@gmail.com

Cllr Lyndal Singh Visit the Banyan Tree in Phoenix on Arbor Day and plants a tree.

Kind Regards

Cllr Lyndal Singh
Ethekwini Municipality
0723246106
0315007580
singhlyndal@gmail.com

Cllr Lyndal Singh Attends a Widows Conference.

MF attends women day programme

Keeping up with woman's month, Minority Front Councillors Lyndal and Bradley Singh attended the Development Foundation Women Day function for Dynamic Women on Saturday August 27, 2011 at the Brookdale Primary School.

The event was opened to all women in and around the Phoenix area and was held to inspire, motivate and empower women to move forward and be recognized in all aspects of life as well as in the working world.

Councillor Bradley was welcomed to the event as the guest speaker. His motivational talk proved his support for women in general and he encouraged them to bring out their best qualities and to be proud of their qualities and association to the world.

"Women are an important part of every life. It is women who have the strength to move on despite all the pain and heartache she suffers. We need to understand and accept that in today's world women are moving forward and conquering the world with their integrity, intelligence and their passion and drive to prove that they can achieve the best results in all aspects of whatever they become involved in," Cllr Bradley said.

The programme ended with a hearty meal which was enjoyed by everyone.


Kind Regards

Cllr Lyndal Singh
Ethekwini Municipality
0723246106
0315007580
singhlyndal@gmail.com

Cllr Lyndal Singh and the Census 2011 team who will work in Phoenix

Census 2011

The Census 2011 is currently underway and Minority Front Councillor, Lyndal Singh is urging the public to co-operate with the officials.

The census which is a systematic procedure which collects required information and records it about the population of South Africa is a requirement which allows the government to keep on record its current population as well as to check how it has changed over the years.

South Africa first conducted a Census in 1911 and since then many enumerations have occurred with the most recent two carried out was that in 1996 and 2001, with Census 2011 being the latest one.

"I urge all communities to please co-operate and allow this Census to take place. These people are just doing their jobs and we need to do ours by helping them out", Councillor Lyndal Singh said.


Kind Regards

Cllr Lyndal Singh
Ethekwini Municipality
0723246106
0315007580
singhlyndal@gmail.com

Cllr Lyndal Singh and Peniel Missions Church Visit the Haven of Rest to assist the Orphanage.

Haven of rest orphanage

The haven Of Rest Orphanage in Tongaat received an inspirational and heartwarming appearance on Saturday, 27 August 2011, by the Joint Peniel Mission International Church of Cardham Drive in Phoenix and Councillors, Lyndal and Bradley Singh.

The Orphanage houses children from the age of 2 years to 15 years old who have been abandoned by their parents or lost them completely due to incidents of life, as well as senior citizens.

The occupants of the orphanage as well as staff members were most delighted to the way the day had panned out as they were treated to fun and games, had meals provided and received goody bags. Cereals were also sponsored to last at least a few months.

Motivational talks as well as one on one conversations were scheduled to give everyone a chance to be heard. All the church members participated in the drive to give the Haven of Rest Orphanage a day to remember.

Councilor Lyndal was full of emotion at being part of such an inspirational initioative. She said that "it should not matter which area or place you are from but we should take heed of all that is happening in every area and try to help in every possible way that we can. I am just so glad to have been part of this initiative and especially to bring joy, happiness and laughter to the faces of people who have otherwise nothing. It has been one fun and great day".


Kind Regards

Cllr Lyndal Singh
Ethekwini Municipality
0723246106
0315007580
singhlyndal@gmail.com

Cllr Lyndal Singh Assist Residents after Contractors damage Sewer Manhole in Heatbury Uint 7 Phoenix.

Disgusting and putrid smells from a burst sewage pipe has left one resident of Heathbury Place in an angry uproar.

Jugades Naidoo, the complainant, claimed that the vacant land next to his property has recently been dug for the landscaping for a new block of flats and that the construction workers dug too wide and as a result cut the sewage pipe on his property.

"During the course of the day the filthy water flows into the open land and you can see the debris of toilet paper in the sand. The smell is horrendous and the water is causing mosquitoes to breed", Naidoo said.

Naidoo also claimed that he had told the contractors not to get to close to his property and alleged that they did not listen.

He continued saying that he finally had enough and contacted the Minority Front Councillor Lyndal Singh to investigate the matter and sort out the problem as soon as possible.
Cllr Lyndal Singh said " This open sewer manhole is a health risk and the council should sort it out immediately however with the strike it will take longer but will get fixed, caution must be taken by contractors working in the area not to damage council infer structure. However the worst thing is when they damage infer structure and just leave it without fixing the problem,this type off behaviour will not be tolerated". said cllr Lyndal Singh.


Kind Regards

Cllr Lyndal Singh
Ethekwini Municipality
0723246106
0315007580
singhlyndal@gmail.com

Make Sure you wash your Hands After using it.

Do you wash your hands after you withdraw money from an ATM? Read what scientists have found on the cash…http://j.mp/omdJfS


Kind Regards

Cllr Lyndal Singh
Ethekwini Municipality
0723246106
0315007580
singhlyndal@gmail.com

Cllr Lynadl Singh atWoman Economic Empowerment Conference 2011

Caption: Mrs Rajbansi,Cllr Lyndal Singh,Ms Videshree Roopalall with MF Volunteers.

Minority Front Councillor Lyndal Singh attended the two day Women Economic Empowerment Conference which was held by the Department of Economic development and tourism, at the International Convention Centre on the 11 and 12 August 2011.

There were approximately 650 people in attendance .

The idea of the conference was to find a way for women to become economically active in our societies and for women to have an equal part as men to play in our country.

The discussion revolved around the role of women in the economy and how they have evolved since 1994 and the current challenges faces by women.

At the end of the conference a way forward for women to sustain themselves as a major part of the economy was also examined.

Councillor Singh said after the conference, "It is an honor to all women to have such a conference and highlighting the important factors pertaining to women in our economy. Women have come a long way in our societies and are sometimes still not taken seriously. Now we have an advantage that those women in the past years struggled to overcome and also fought for woman to be equal today and woman are moving forward."

Mf Member of Parliament Mrs Rajbansi who sits on Economic Development Portfolio Committee said, " The conference was and initiative of private and government which attracted hundreds of woman with Entrepreneurial flair ranging from smme and marco of business from the country.

She further stated that if was evident from the participation, that woman need knowledge of under representation in business areas which was male dominated such as the maritime and Aviation sectors.


The Minority Front offices can be contacted for further information were scare skills are for woman on 0315007580 or 0315002568.


Kind Regards

Cllr Bradley Singh
Ward Councillor 52
Ethekwini Municipality
Member off Economic Development and Town Planning Committe

Minority Front Chief Whip

Minority Front Youth Leader

0315007580
0723725326
singhbradley@durban.gov.za
zenetta.sanchez@gmail.com
councillorward52@gmail.com