Thursday, 30 January 2025 · 1 h 47 min · 1 video · 2021–2026 council
5th Special Council Meeting
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- Services, housing and development
- Other business (no topic tag)
- Procedure: roll call, apologies, breaks
- Decision (2)
- ‖Adjourned or paused (1)
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Summary
The 5th Special Council Meeting was held to pay tribute to the late Councillors Amod and Nonkumbi and to officially remove their names from the chamber in the ritual of ukusula igama. 01:22:58 Councillors from the DA, ANC, ACDP, ActionSA, AIC, Al Jama-ah, ATM, COPE, EFF, IFP, PA, UIM and FF Plus paid tribute to one or both of the late councillors. 00:01:42 00:06:13 00:09:45 00:14:48 00:19:05 00:19:21 00:26:39 00:31:04 00:34:39 00:38:14 00:42:13 00:46:56 00:52:48 00:58:28 01:01:41 01:05:49 01:10:11
The Speaker ended the tributes because of time, called a moment of silence, and the candle was blown out as the names were removed. 01:22:58 Mr Simphiwe Hlahla spoke for the Nonkumbi family and thanked the council for its support, and Ms Somaya Steenkamp spoke for the Amod family. 01:33:52 01:41:10
Cllr Lebatlang asked the MMCs for Public Safety, Transport and Economic Development to take up Councillor Nonkumbi's Ward 59 priorities, including the MTN Rank upgrade and safety around Joubert Park. 00:14:48 Cllr Modupi, who was not in the house when first called and later apologised for arriving late, promised ANC members would work with and assist Councillor Nonkumbi's branch. 00:00:00 01:13:46
The chair reminded speakers of the three-minute limit and asked some to wrap up, while Cllr Sherman and Cllr Nyembe had audio problems. 00:00:00 00:14:48 00:19:21 00:52:48 01:13:46 The sitting adjourned for a 10-minute break so caucuses could sign the register for the ordinary council sitting. 01:45:42
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This week in council: R2.8 billion DBSA loan: 164 for, 62 against; Patrick Jaca approved as Chief of Police
In brief
Chapters
23What was discussed, in order. Click a time to watch.
- 00:00:00
Opening and roll call for tributes
The sitting opens with the chair calling Councillor Modupi and asking whether he is in the house. When he does not respond, the chair moves on to the DA, with IT assisting a councillor with audio problems.
Report an error - 00:01:42
DA tribute to the late Councillor Amad (Amod)
Councillor Sherman greets the house and pays tribute to the late Ward 82 councillor. She describes him as a courteous, dapper, devout Muslim. She also recalls his work as school governing body chair and as a community activist.
Report an error - 00:06:13
ANC tribute by the Chair of Chairs
The ANC Chair of Chairs remembers Councillor Amad as a dedicated Ward 82 public servant, school governing body chair and former librarian. A short message of condolence to the DA is also delivered, partly in Setswana.
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Report an error - 00:09:45
ACDP tribute
Councillor Harris offers condolences to the families and to the ANC and DA caucuses. He recalls Councillor Amad's service in the Johannesburg Library Service and his community work. He also remembers the late Gaddafi (Nonkumbi) as a robust politician with a sense of humour.
Report an error - 00:14:48
ActionSA tribute
The Speaker reminds speakers of the three-minute limit. Councillor Lebatlang remembers working with Councillor Nonkumbi in Ward 59 and asks the MMCs for Public Safety, Transport and Economic Development to take up his ward priorities. These include the MTN Rank upgrade, safety around Joubert Park and the Art Gallery.
Report an error - 00:19:05
AIC tribute
Councillor Mhlongo speaks of the shock of losing Councillor Nonkumbi, who was chair of the Public Safety oversight committee. He offers condolences on behalf of the African Independent Congress and quotes Lamentations 3:32.
Report an error - 00:19:21
Al Jama-ah tribute (Quran and recollections)
A councillor speaking for Al Jama-ah reads from the Quran and counsels patience. He recounts a humorous memory of Councillor Nonkumbi in the chamber and wishes both families well.
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Report an error - 00:26:39
FF Plus tribute
The speaker recalls Councillor Amad as a librarian and mentor to learners, and remembers their debates during smoke breaks at council. He calls on colleagues to work harder and build a united Johannesburg.
Report an error - 00:31:04
AIC tribute by MMC Arnolds
MMC Arnolds speaks mainly about Councillor Amod. She describes his illness and the strength he showed, and his commitment to service delivery in his ward. She also honours Councillor Nonkumbi.
Report an error - 00:34:39
ATM tribute
Councillor Magwentshu conveys the African Transformation Movement's condolences. He remembers Councillor Nonkumbi's passion for service, including his push for the Noord Taxi Rank project, and his points of order. He says the project should be made to happen in his honour.
Report an error - 00:38:14
COPE tribute
Councillor Mokome invokes Martin Niemöller's poem and pledges COPE's support to defend councillors. He honours the lasting impact of both councillors and their faith, resilience and humility.
Report an error - 00:42:13
EFF tribute by MMC Tshwaku
MMC Tshwaku speaks personally about Councillor Nonkumbi. He recalls his unconditional support to the Public Safety department and their plans for the new Chief of Police. He addresses Nonkumbi's wife and mentions Councillor Khumalo's passing.
Report an error - 00:46:56
DA tribute by Councillor Maila
Councillor Maila reflects on death and recalls Councillor Nonkumbi, who succeeded him as chair of the Public Safety Committee. He describes his playful character and how he came to insult him once he learned to run a committee meeting.
Report an error - 00:52:48
IFP tribute (largely in isiZulu)
Councillor Nyembe offers the IFP's condolences to the Amod family and, mostly in isiZulu, to the Nonkumbi family. He recalls Nonkumbi as a humorous man and a friend, and cites Ecclesiastes 10:4.
Nyembe
Report an error - 00:58:28
PA tribute
Councillor Pitso offers the Patriotic Alliance's condolences in the spirit of Ubuntu. He describes Councillor Nonkumbi as the salt of the council and Councillor Amod as humble and dedicated, relying on what he heard from colleagues.
Report an error - 01:01:41
Al Jama-ah tribute by Councillor Karolia
Councillor Karolia quotes the Quran and remembers Councillor Nonkumbi as jolly and lovable. He praises Councillor Amod's integrity and commitment and notes that two councillors were lost in a short period.
Report an error - 01:05:49
UIM tribute
Councillor Abdool remembers Councillor Amod as gentle and respectful. He recalls Councillor Nonkumbi's enthusiasm, humour and his intention to fix JMPD in 2025, and commits to carrying on their legacy.
Report an error - 01:10:11
Freedom Front Plus tribute
Councillor Boer offers condolences and reflects on Luke 16 and Romans 13. He says councillors must give account for how they served residents.
Report an error - 01:13:46
ANC tribute by Councillor Modupi
Councillor Modupi apologises for arriving late and gives a testimony on the life of Comrade Nonkumbi and the Asijiki generation. He says the ANC must work in Nonkumbi's branch to win it with a two-thirds majority and extends condolences to the family and branch.
Report an error - 01:22:58
Close of tributes and removal of names ritual
The Speaker ends the tributes because of time and calls a moment of silence. She reads the councillors' inauguration and death details, and notes the flag and candles placed on their seats. The candle is blown out and the names are removed in the ritual of ukusula igama.
Report an error - 01:33:52
Comments from the Nonkumbi family
Mr Simphiwe Hlahla speaks for the Nonkumbi family, describing Ian as a family pillar and unifier, survived by his wife and seven children. He thanks the council for its support and shares an anecdote about Ian's humour.
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Report an error - 01:41:10
Comments from the Amod family
Ms Somaya Steenkamp speaks for the Amod family. She remembers her father as a librarian, school governing body member and strict, wise mentor who loved music, and closes with a song lyric.
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Report an error - 01:45:42
Announcements and adjournment for break
The Speaker repeats condolences and says the families will be accommodated at the Johannesburg Theatre. Caucuses are given a 10-minute break to sign the register for the ordinary council sitting, with return set for 11:15.
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Promises
1Commitments with a date, an amount or a 'we will'.
On 5 November 2026 (when this page was built): 0 overdue, 0 due in the next 30 days, 1 with no date. Overdue first; dates are AI readings of what was said; tap or hover a label for how. All promises.
No dateDavid Nthako Modupi · ANC
ANC members will work together with Councillor Nonkumbi's branch and go to assist it.
Not raised again in 36 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“We will be working together with his branch”
Decisions
2What council approved, rejected or put off.
- 01:26:25
Removal of the names of the late Councillors Amod and Nonkumbi from the chambercarried out
The Speaker said the special council meeting was held to officially remove the names in the ritual ukusula igama, and the candle was blown out as a symbol.
- 01:45:47
Break before ordinary council sittingadjourned for 10 minutes
Councillors were given a 10-minute break so caucuses could sign the register, with the council to resume at 11:15.
Attendance and conduct
7Who was away and why, as said in the chamber.
Apologies read out 1
- Arriving late (1)
- Modupi
Not present when called 1
Sound or equipment problem 2
Warned or stopped by the chair 3
- 00:14:48
The chair reminded all speakers of the three-minute limit.
- 00:25:44
Unnamed councillor: The chair asked the Al Jama-ah speaker to wrap up.
- 01:19:48
Modupi: The chair interrupted him and, in Sesotho at 01:19:54, asked him to keep his remarks short [English: I don't want to cut you off, especially during this sensitive time, but please make it short].
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