Nomoya Daphney Mnisi

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Apology or leave of absence (1)

• 28 May 2026 · 00:42:18Ill health. ANC MMC Mnisi apology for ill health. sitting

Warned or stopped by the chair (1)

• 26 Aug 2026 · 07:49:58Chair told MMC Mnisi to stop distracting the EFF speaker. sitting

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• 30 Sept 2026 · 02:40:05Item 32: Economic Growth Strategy and Implementation Plan · 4 min 38 s

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  Thank you, Madam Speaker. Let me respond directly to issues raised by the fellow Councillor. Firstly, Madam Speaker, I agree with

  Councillor Cheerins is now exiting.

  You can continue, Councillor. Can we do that?

  Firstly, Madam Speaker, I agree with one fundamental point which was raised by Councillor Nkomo that economic growth cannot happen without functioning infrastructure. Businesses need reliable electricity, water, roads, transport and predictable municipal processes. But Madam Speaker, that is not an argument against this economic growth strategy.

  In fact, the strategy itself recognizes these constraints. It identifies infrastructure backlogs, unreliable services, transport challenges and weak project preparation as some of the barriers to our economic growth. So the diagnosis, Madam Speaker, is there. The question is what do we do about it? And I think we must be careful not to create a false choice between fixing infrastructure and growing the economy.

  Johannesburg, Madam Speaker, has to do both. The city's 2026-2027 budget is around R97.1 billion with significant resources directed towards infrastructure and service delivery. City Power has around R6.7 billion capital program aimed at strengthening the electricity network, while the city is also investing in roads, storm water,

  water and sanitation, public transport and urban renewal. So it is not correct to suggest that Johannesburg is simply producing strategies without putting resources behind implementation. Madam Speaker, the Honourable Member, Councillor Nkomo, also referred to Cape Town. We should learn from other cities, we accept that,

  but Johannesburg and Cape Town are two different cities with different infrastructure footprints, different spatial challenges, different revenue pressures and different economic structures. We cannot simply take one city's infrastructure allocation and use it as the standard by which Johannesburg's entire economic development strategy must be judged, Madam Speaker. The real question is what does Johannesburg

  need to do to unlock growth at scale and complexity of Johannesburg? And that is where this strategy becomes important, Madam Speaker. This is not an infrastructure strategy. It is an economic growth strategy. Its purpose is to identify where our economy must grow, where investment must be attracted, how SMMEs

  can participate in value chains, how township economies can be strengthened, how the inner city can be revitalized and how Johannesburg can remain competitive as an African economic center. Now, Madam Speaker, I particularly want to respond to the statement that businesses do not invest because a municipality has produced a strategy. I want to agree with that. Businesses invest when they see opportunity,

  certainty, functioning infrastructure, markets and a government that can implement. But how do we decide where we want to attract investment? How do we identify the sectors we want to grow?

  30 seconds, MMC.

  Hayibo,

  Speaker. How do we connect SMMEs to those sectors? How do we prioritize economic corridors and catalytic projects? How do we measure whether Johannesburg is becoming more productive and inclusive? That is exactly why we need a strategy, Madam Speaker. A strategy is not the delivery itself, it is the framework that guides delivery. We request Council, Madam Speaker, to approve this economic growth strategy.

  Hayibo!

• 30 Sept 2026 · 02:20:28Item 27: General valuation roll extension · 5 s

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  Speaker, I did say so, Speaker. I think you didn't hear me.

• 30 Sept 2026 · 01:58:36Item 26: Erf 56 Crown North development lease · 10 s

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  Good morning, Madam Speaker, the Chief Whip, Executive Mayor, fellow MMCs and councillors. We are requesting council to approve the report. Thank you.

• 26 Aug 2026 · 08:35:2015 and 16 · 3 min 30 s

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  Thank you, Madam Speaker. Thank you to all the councillors for the contributions. I want to start by responding to Councillor Dlanga, Madam Speaker, through you, for his contributions and making or rather raising the important question of how we attract investment into areas with high unemployment. The point about infrastructure is important, Madam Speaker.

  Investors need reliable water, electricity, roads, safety, and digital connectivity. Without these fundamentals, it becomes difficult to attract and retain private sector investment. The councillor also raised the issue of Special Economic Zones and incentives. This is an important consideration, particularly for areas such as Ivory Park, Kaalfontein, and Etwatwa. We need to look

  at how the city can use its land, infrastructure, partnerships, and available incentives to make these areas more attractive to investors. At the same time, Madam Speaker, investment cannot be concentrated only in already developed precincts. Our responsibility is to ensure that economic opportunities reach communities that have historically been excluded from investment. The proposed approach must therefore

  be about connecting investment to local economic development, ensuring that when businesses invest in these areas, our communities benefit through jobs, SMMEs opportunities, skills development, and local procurement. We will continue working with the JDA and JPC and other stakeholders to identify opportunities and strengthen the investment pipeline in these areas. Madam Speaker,

  our measure of success cannot simply be the amount of investment attracted. It must also be where that investment goes, how many jobs it has created, and whether it changes the economic fortunes of that community. Madam Speaker, we agree with Councillor Reddy that development must be practical, prioritised, and supported by sustainable funding. The concerns around

  water, electricity, roads, transport, and connectivity are legitimate, Madam Speaker. These are fundamental requirements for attracting investment and supporting local businesses. However, the Regional Development Plans are not simply a wish list. They provide a framework to identify priorities and coordinate interventions across the city and its entities. We must also ensure that we

  maintain and maximise existing infrastructure while investing in new opportunities. As I sit down, Madam Speaker, our measure of success must be whether these plans attract investment, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of residents, particularly in historically disadvantaged communities. Thank you, Madam Speaker. We request Council to approve these plans.

• 26 Aug 2026 · 08:06:4614 · 2 min 6 s

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  Madam Speaker, we welcome all the inputs from councillors. The point about an inclusive economy is very much critical. For us, inclusion means creating an environment where township businesses can enter the market, comply, grow, access finance and create jobs within their own communities.

  However, Madam Speaker, regulations must not become a barrier to entrepreneurship. Our approach is therefore to educate, support, formalize and when necessary enforce. The implementation plan is deliberately interdepartmental involving your JMPD, Health Department, the Legal, JDA and

  JPC. This ensures that the implementation is coordinated and that enforcement is consistent and accountable. The JMPD's standard operating procedures, Madam Speaker, are particularly important because they provide a clear process for enforcement, documentation, impoundment, storage and the release of goods.

  Madam Speaker, this by-laws gives us an opportunity to better understand and support the informal economy of Johannesburg. If implemented correctly, it can help businesses move towards formalization, unlock access to opportunities and contribute to local job creation.

  In conclusion, Madam Speaker, our objective is not to regulate businesses out of existence, but to create an environment where they can comply, grow and contribute to the economy of the City of Johannesburg. We request council to approve and note the by-laws. Thank you.

• 26 Aug 2026 · 07:52:5813 · 5 s

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  Madam Speaker, we request council to approve the report. Thank you.

• 26 Aug 2026 · 07:41:3811 and 12 · 4 min 10 s

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  Executive Mayor, the Deputy Executive Mayor, fellow MMCs, the Chief Whip of Council, Chair of Chairs, and uh fellow councillors, the guests in the gallery, and most importantly, our residents of the City of Johannesburg. Madam Speaker, the transactions that are before us are not direct transactions

  or direct sale, rather. They are clearly titled Development and Sale. These are to be developed for human settlement and title will be passed over. Madam Speaker, the studies that uh Councillor Nkomo was referring to will be done during town planning process, all those that are part and parcel of approval plans.

  This is what we have always done. I am not quite too sure what has changed today. All assessments, Madam Speaker, will further be conducted once we have council authority to transact on the property. In a development sale, Madam Speaker, we award the development and the developer must meet all the conditions before the title is transferred.

  We recognize the importance of unlocking the value of municipal land and ensuring that city

  MMC, take a seat. Can you take your seat, MMC? Councillor Christians.

  Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, I rise in terms of Rule 72. Madam Speaker, um it's not against you, uh MMC, through you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, I'm just concerned. I thought that when the MMC would have started, she would have started from a legal side, and maybe legal can advise us. This house has passed a resolution in the previous term that there shall be no sale of properties in the city, brought by the EFF. Should we not be rescinding that first before we can move forward in terms of sales of properties? Thank you.

  Councillor Christians, this report comes from the committee. This is a committee report. I don't know where the EFF gets in, but this is a committee report. Thank you, MMC. I have corrected him. MMC Mnisi, carry on.

  No, it's fine. Let's leave him, councillors. Uh we recognize the importance of unlocking the value of municipal land and ensuring that the city-owned assets are put to productive use. Municipal property is a strategic resource, and when properly leveraged, it can contribute to economic growth, investment, employment creation, and the expansion of the city's revenue base. We have satisfied ourselves, Madam Speaker, that the proposed transaction

  is transparent, financially prudent, compliant with the MFMA, and in the best interest of the residents of the City of Johannesburg. To all councillors who are for development and economic growth, thank you very much. We request council to approve the items. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

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