DA Councillor Iversen in Scuffle

D.B.Cooper said:
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Councillor being bothered, with paper he slaps
 
this video looks ancient... Take not how he rubs that guys back.

why? I would have punched him in the face... it aint polite to touch :p
 
That is EXACTLY what the prick in the blue jersey was looking for. Goddammit councillor, why did you not just ignore him. :(
 
I was provoked says councillor

April 16 2014 at 09:34am
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'PUSHED': DA Claremont councillor Ian Iversen (right) says his involvement in a scuffle with Wynberg resident Darron Araujo was as a result of Araujos aggressive behaviour.

Zara Nicholson

Metro Writer

DA Claremont councillor Ian Iversen has spoken out for the first time since he was involved in a scuffle with a Wynberg resident last week, saying it was “utter provocation and aggressive behaviour” which led to him losing his cool.

Iversen was reluctant last week to comment on the incident in which he was recorded pushing his fist into Wynberg resident Darron Araujo’s throat.

Araujo was trying to question Iversen on controversial rezoning applications which the city approved despite widespread objections from residents.

Speaking to the Cape Times yesterday, Iversen also answered claims on whether he received donations from applicants in controversial rezoning applications.

Earlier, Claremont resident and neighbour to Greenways boutique hotel, Simon Mantell, said a city committee ignored residents’ objections to the hotel being rezoned which would allow owners to build up to three storeys and would have an impact on traffic if more guests were accommodated at the hotel.

He said Iversen favoured the Greenways application as he had his wedding there and received a donation from the owner, Susanne Faussner-Ringer.

But Iversen was not part of the committee which decided on the Greenways application.

He also said his wedding was not hosted at Greenways but at a Claremont church hall.

Iversen also confirmed to the Cape Times that the only donation he received from Faussner-Ringer was when she donated platters of sandwiches for the annual rates rebates meeting with elderly residents.

Mantell said he tried to ask Iversen on numerous occasions whether he received donations from Faussner-Ringer.

Commenting on the incident with Araujo last week, Iversen said: “It was utter provocation and an ambush. We went about the normal process to do a site inspection at Mr Mantell’s house and Mr Araujo came and started screaming at us. It was impossible to continue with our site inspection.” He added: “They achieved what they wanted – to cause me to lose my temper. I shouldn’t have but I was totally provoked.”

The subcouncil was conducting a site inspection at Mantell’s house for his gabion (retaining walls) which the city says was built illegally.

Faussner-Ringer told the Cape Times that Mantell had been involved in constant fights with her. She showed the Cape Times a letter from 2008 when Mantell bought his plot where he stated that Greenways hotel was a “wonderful asset” as a neighbour.

Faussner-Ringer said: “He was thrilled about having us as a neighbour but then he wanted to go into a joint venture to build a security development of between 10 and 15 homes but Greenways is all about trees and such a development would have meant cutting down a lot of our trees.”

Asked about his previous letters supporting Greenways, Mantell said: “Knowing what I know now about businesses in residential areas, I would not have said that.”

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Commenting on the incident with Araujo last week, Iversen said: “It was utter provocation and an ambush. We went about the normal process to do a site inspection at Mr Mantell’s house and Mr Araujo came and started screaming at us. It was impossible to continue with our site inspection.” He added: “They achieved what they wanted – to cause me to lose my temper. I shouldn’t have but I was totally provoked.”
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I agree with him 100%. That Araujo prick even made me want to punch my screen.
 
I've dealt with Ian Iversan before, he's a good guy - works hard to improve things. I don't know the facts about the dispute but regardless Araujo was absolutely provoking and looking to get a rise.
 
“We spent Saturday evening at Greenways Hotel but had to be in Kuils River on Sunday at 09:00 for the baptism of Elma’s granddaughter,” he says.
“I made a short speech at the reception and started by saying: ‘This is a great day – the Stormers won and got a bonus point as well. Some people (rugby lovers) thought it was the right thing to say but others did question my judgement!”
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http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/dieburger/2010/05/04/PQ/6/tfwedding.html

So where was the reception?
 
Are you trying to imply he had the reception for free at the hotel? As in it was a "bribe"?
 
ToxicBunny said:
Are you trying to imply he had the reception for free at the hotel? As in it was a "bribe"?
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It wouldn't come as a surprise to me that he's doing some exchanging of favours.

The journalist missed the details of this one:
Iversen also confirmed to the Cape Times that the only donation he received from Faussner-Ringer was when she donated platters of sandwiches for the annual rates rebates meeting with elderly residents.

What she didn't add is that Iversen organises and hosts that meeting. It doesn't take much to see that he gets credit for making it more attractive. ie. a vote influencer.

He's doing a few other 'deals' in the ward and the speaker's office is struggling to cope with complaints about him.
 
Taranis said:
It wouldn't come as a surprise to me that he's doing some exchanging of favours.

The journalist missed the details of this one:
Iversen also confirmed to the Cape Times that the only donation he received from Faussner-Ringer was when she donated platters of sandwiches for the annual rates rebates meeting with elderly residents.

What she didn't add is that Iversen organises and hosts that meeting. It doesn't take much to see that he gets credit for making it more attractive. ie. a vote influencer.

He's doing a few other 'deals' in the ward and the speaker's office is struggling to cope with complaints about him.
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Taranis, kindly elaborate on these deals and complaints you brought up and since when is providing “in kind” as a donation a bribe?

In the real world, you cannot expect to receive anything without asking, donations work on the same principle as recruiting, you need to get out there and ask.
 
ToxicBunny said:
Are you trying to imply he had the reception for free at the hotel? As in it was a "bribe"?
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No, just find it's an odd fact to leave out given the story is about him and the hotel.

Either way, I don't trust politicians regardless of party. Imagine if it was Marius Fransman? This thread would be a lot longer.
 
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