ERA invites all residents to join an online info session on 20 October 2021 from 18h30 – 20h00 with all ward candidates who are standing in Ward 88 in the upcoming elections on November 1. We will give them an opportunity to introduce themselves and ask each of them to tell us:
*       what they stand for, which ward and suburb they live in
*       how and what they plan to deliver to residents
*       what makes them qualified for the role
*       why residents should vote for them.

This is the format for the evening. Six candidates of the 24 that are standing in Ward 88 confirmed their attendance. These are:

1. David Kruger, ACTION SA
2. Mokgoka Mattheus Moichela, ANC
3. Nicolene Jonker, DA
4. Nomsa Mathunjwa, EFF
5. Michael O’Donovan, Independent
6. Raynauld Russon, Shosholoza Progressive Party

Format of the meeting:

1. Welcome to all candidates and residents and opening of the meeting by ERA chairperson Ayanda Mjekula
2. Vaunn Kelly,  an Emmarentia resident, will moderate and explain the procedure for the meeting to all that are present:
   1. Vaunn will do a random draw to determine the order of candidates
   2. Each candidate will be given 7 minutes to speak and answer these questions (Candidates will be muted once they go beyond their 7 minutes):
      1. what they stand for, which ward and suburb they live in
      2. how and what they plan to deliver to residents
      3. what makes them qualified for the role
      4. why residents should vote for them.
   3. Those residents attending the Zoom will be asked to write relevant questions for candidates in the chatbox.
   4. Vaunn will try to ensure as far as possible that all candidates get a chance to answer questions
   5. The meeting will close at 20h00

Note: The link for the zoom meeting is https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87372050287?pwd=Y1B6THlQTlRtdmtpSU94U0F1a2RrQT09

The zoom link has been shared with other suburbs in Ward 88. The zoom meeting can only take 100 links; if we go beyond that we will try and spillover into YouTube. The meeting will be recorded so that people who are interested can watch it afterwards.

We are doing this so we can get to know our candidates better and to encourage accountability from the eventual elected Councillor.

Any questions, contact info@era.org.za