Nadia SatarienIntroducerNational Coloured Congress
Chaired this item at the portfolio committee level and reports that the decision there was unanimous. Aldermanship is one of the most prestigious statuses conferred on councillors who have sacrificed to serve the people, and it should not be taken lightly by recipients. The aldermanship concept was established during the 2001–2006 City administration under mayors Peter Marais, Gerald Knockem, and Nomayanda Peggu, and the ANC administration also designed and built the current council chamber. When the DA took over, the ANC left the City with sound financial health of over R2 billion in reserves, and any myth that sound finances only began under the DA must be debunked. Congratulations to all recipients, though some may not deserve the status because of questionable behaviours, with special congratulations to ANC comrades Xolisa Peter and Delmaine Cottee.