Helen Elizabeth Neale‑May is the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Health and Safety in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, based in East London, Eastern Cape, serving under Mayor Princess Faku. As an MMC, she oversees municipal health services and safety initiatives, including waste management strategies like the introduction of the waste buy-back center at Southernwood in October 2021 . A proportional representation councilor residing in Gonubie, Neale‑May also previously held the role of deputy mayor in March 2021. Beyond her portfolio, she has championed public safety campaigns, such as advocating against gender-based violence and implementing CCTV networks to enhance community security .