Port Elizabeth SAVE OUR CITY Heritage Petition

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SAVE OUR CITY COMMITTEE HERITAGE PETITION

TO: THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR, NELSON MANDELA BAY METRO
THE MINISTER OF ARTS & CULTURE
THE CHAIRPERSON SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCE AUTHORITY
THE SPEAKER - EASTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURE

As a concerned citizen of the Nelson Mandela Bay metro, I am cognisant of the fact that the National Heritage Resources Act of 1999 recognises that every generation has a moral responsibility to act as trustee of our national heritage for succeeding generations

and

that the state has a legal obligation to manage heritage resources in the
interests of all South Africans. I am further aware that this Act legally binds the state to act in these interests.

Accordingly I demand:

That immediate action be taken to stop the ongoing degradation of our built heritage in the Central precinct in Port Elizabeth, and that appropriate measures be taken to ensure the restoration of neglected heritage buildings and further that appropriate steps be taken against negligent owners to compel the restoration of neglected heritage buildings.

714 Signatures

  • Dean Biddulph
    • Comments
    • The time has come for residents to stand up and be counted - our built heritage is a priceless and irreplacable city treasure.
  • Bryan Wintermeyer
  • Gerrie Horn
  • Councillor Terry Herbst
    • Comments
    • Send Denton back to Ireland
  • Pieter Louw
  • Donald Klette Prosser
  • Laurie-Ann Malan
  • Riana Entwistle
  • Bobby Wisnevitz
  • E Saunders
    • Comments
    • Time is running out for many of our historical buildings. Thank you for taking action, even if only by means of a petition to bring the situation to the notice of those that are supposed to be the responsible authorities.
  • Ole Ian Tonnesen
    • Comments
    • We must everyone of us do this ALL TOGETHER for the history of our city.
  • Pierre Burman
  • Stephen Walker
    • Comments
    • Have some pride in our heritage and do something worthwhile. Please.
  • Lyn Haller
    • Comments
    • Please give our city back to us as it was before Mr Denton arrived
  • Gaston Crepelle
    • Comments
    • Denton has done too much harm already ; who is covering him up in the Municipality ?
  • RETIEF ODENDAAL
    • Comments
    • Enough is enough. We have to act NOW to save our heritage for future generations!
  • MIKE BECK
  • Lynne Biddulph
  • Esme' Girdlestone
    • Comments
    • I totally agree with this petition
  • Dave Nezar
  • Mark Biddulph
  • Tracey Andrew
  • Bernice Wright
    • Comments
    • Decisive action needed now, from both Province and Local Authority. Why the delay?
  • Nicola Darke
  • Alan Mounter
    • Comments
    • A positive move
  • Dr William Gibson
    • Comments
    • This matter has been neglected for far too long. Please act now.
  • Alan Fogarty
    • Comments
    • We need time frames and goals to work with to measure the progress in the restoration process
  • Linda-Louise Swain
    • Comments
    • It is absolutely vital that we save this heritage.
  • Edward William Trent
    • Comments
    • Unforgiveable
  • M E Oettle
  • Deon Spies
  • Alan Plumb
  • John Preller, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
    • Comments
    • Let History record that we the people and authorities were worthy and honourable stewards of our heritage
  • Phillip Loots
  • John Preller, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
    • Comments
    • Let History record that we the people and authorities were worthy and honourable stewards of our heritage
  • Hugh laue
    • Comments
    • For the sake of our children.
  • GILLIAN PRELLER
    • Comments
    • Save the Jewel of the Crown of Port Elizabeth
  • HEINIE AND RUTH KOCK
    • Comments
    • what about the future generations, there will be absolute NO HERITAGE left for them
  • Greer Moore-Barnes
    • Comments
    • This is a MOST URGENT issue please deal with this responsibly.
  • Samantha Mc Arthur
  • craig cuff
    • Comments
    • please provide us with at least the basics
  • david hayes
    • Comments
    • Stop destroying our cities heritage
  • Carole Law
    • Comments
    • Please address this urgent matter
  • Garry McWilliams
    • Comments
    • MEC must get the PHRA up and running!!
  • Peter Thorpe
    • Comments
    • Ward 7
  • Mornay Vosloo
  • Shannon Moore-Barnes
    • Comments
    • I believe the degradation of the Port Elizabeth heritage sites has been intentional and that the municipality is aware of this and have not acted sufficiently to prevent this. In a society where we are so short of housing this kind of abuse should not be tolerated.
  • William Pinnock
  • Susan Vosloo
  • Johan Petrus Vosloo