DA defectors take a chance on COPE

28 February 2013

FED up with being ignored and disrespected, about 350 residents, who claim to be DA members from Port Elizabeth's northern areas, have defected to COPE.

The news comes as residents in some DA wards have become increasingly vocal about their dissatisfaction with their ward councillors.

Helenvale and Missionvale residents say their ward councillors – Nico du Plessis and Penny Naidoo – only give jobs and plots to DA members.

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NEW BEGINNINGS: Former DA members from Port Elizabeth's northern areas (from left) Martha Julies, Magdalene Buys, Samantha Baatjies and Catherine Gouws have decided to join COPE Picture: EUGENE COETZEE

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