Thursday, 31 July 2025 · 6 h 44 min · 2 videos · 2021–2026 council
42nd Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 2
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- Governance and appointments
- Budget and finances
- Services, housing and development
- Other business (no topic tag)
- Procedure: roll call, apologies, breaks
- Decision (24)
- ◯Quorum count (2)
- ‖Adjourned or paused (5)
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Summary
Day 2 of the 42nd extraordinary council meeting worked through quarterly performance, oversight and finance reports, along with a Pikitup reform strategy and an HIV/AIDS grant. 00:00:11 00:46:39 00:57:13 01:16:56 03:31:56 The most contested item, granting user rights of 68 buses to Alexandra Bus Company for Rea Vaya Phase 1C(a), carried by 112 yes, 95 no and 3 abstentions after a split voice vote. 03:49:35 04:14:21 The DA objected to the Speaker ringing the bell before the count, had its opposition recorded under Rule 84, and said it would refer the vote's handling to the Rules Committee. 04:14:21 04:25:35
Council approved the Pikitup trading services reform strategy and accepted the R33.63 million HIV/AIDS conditional grant, with DA objections recorded on both. 00:55:56 00:57:13 01:15:29 Items 32, 33 and 77, including the Draft Alderman Policy, were approved, while supply chain, deviation and Section 71 financial reports were noted. 02:48:30 03:12:12 03:31:56 06:39:55
The FF+ and DA questioned whether finance items could proceed without the Mayor or a Finance MMC; the Speaker ruled the MMC for Human Settlements could respond. 02:44:34
Late in the sitting Cllr Smit asked whether quorum still held as the chamber emptied and screens and lights failed; a count was called but no result was announced. 06:17:56 Earlier, the Speaker reported that Cllr Maila had lost R1,800 in the chamber and said camera footage would be checked. 00:23:40
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This week in council: 68 Rea Vaya buses for Alexandra Bus Company carried 112 for, 95 against, 3 abstain
In brief
- 24 decisions: 12 approved, 9 noted or other, 3 deferred or withdrawn.
- 11 promises on record, including: The Speaker will announce the final attendance numbers once councillors finish signing in.
- 2 quorum counts.
- 57 apologies read out. MMC or Mayor not present for their business: 3; Not present when called: 7; Not ready when called: 3; Sound or equipment problem: 12; Warned or stopped by the chair: 24; Question withdrawn: 1.
Chapters
41What was discussed, in order. Click a time to watch.
- 00:00:11
Opening and notice of the meeting
The Speaker opened the continuation of the 42nd extraordinary council meeting after a moment of silent prayer. She welcomed attendees and announced that the executive had asked for items 92 and 93 to be considered first, which she granted. She also noted that MMC Masuku asked for item 33 to be moved back until she arrives.
Report an error - 00:02:22
Attendance register and quorum
Councillors were given 10 minutes to sign the attendance register. Cllr Sifumba asked for the changes to the order of items to be repeated, and the Speaker repeated them. After the break the Speaker reported 151 councillors counted, with others still signing in, and confirmed a quorum.
Report an error - 00:15:39
Applications for leave of absence
Party representatives and the Chair of Chairs tabled apologies, late arrivals and early departures for councillors. Reasons included ill health, bereavement, exams and private business. Several members asked to leave between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Avant-SmithDAMaremaANCAtterburyActionSAMakhubaIFPAbdoolMpolobosho
Report an error - 00:23:40
Speaker's appeal on attendance and a reported theft
The Speaker urged councillors to stay for the full sitting so that council does not lose its quorum, citing the cost of calling extra meetings. She also announced that Cllr Maila reported losing R1,800 in the chamber and said the cameras would be checked. The apologies were then noted.
Report an error - 00:26:35
Speakers' lists and DA caucus break for items 92 and 93
The Speaker began compiling speakers for the elevated items 92 and 93. The DA asked for a 15-minute caucus to choose speakers and this was granted. After the break the parties gave their speaker names and the Speaker read the combined list back.
ArnoldsAIC1 unidentified
Report an error - 00:46:39
Item 92: Pikitup trading services reform strategy
Item 92 was debated. FF+, EFF, ActionSA, GOOD and ANC speakers welcomed the strategy, with GOOD and the EFF calling for accountability and full use of grant money. The DA said it had no problem with the strategy but complained that the executive gave the Section 79 committee no synopsis.
BoerFF+MkasiEFFMashalaActionSACookGOODSekhuDAMakamoANC
Report an error - 00:55:56
Item 92 adoption and DA objection
The Speaker put the recommendations on item 92 to council. Cllr Christians raised a DA objection under rule 84 because the report and annexures arrived late. The Speaker responded that the DA speaker had not opposed the item and moved on.
Also discussed: Speaker's reading of earlier council resolution on voting and abstentions (2 September 2025)
Report an error - 00:57:13
Item 93: HIV/AIDS conditional grant from Gauteng Department of Health
Council debated accepting the R33.63 million HIV/AIDS conditional grant for the Jozi Ihlomile door-to-door programme. GOOD, ACDP, ActionSA, the EFF, the ANC and MMC Makhafola supported it. ACDP and ActionSA raised conditions on reporting and a letter still addressed to the former city manager. The DA opposed it as an outdated model that gives jobs to the politically connected.
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Also discussed: Item 36: HIV/AIDS conditional grant (R35.178 million) (27 August 2026)
Report an error - 01:15:29
Item 93 adoption and DA dissent
The Speaker put the recommendations on pages 93.5 to 93.6 and they were agreed. Cllr Niemand invoked rule 84 to record the DA's opposition to the item in its current form. The Speaker declared the item carried with the DA dissent noted.
NiemandDAArnoldsAIC
Report an error - 01:16:56
Items 21–24: Legislature and Ombudsman quarterly performance and oversight reports
The secretary read items 21 to 24 together, covering the Legislature and the Office of the Ombudsman for January to March 2025. ACDP, ActionSA, DA, EFF and ANC speakers raised underperformance on ward committee and public meetings, Ombudsman underspending and councillor safety. The DA strongly criticised the offices of the Speaker and Chair of Chairs. The Chair of Chairs replied on separation of powers and the legislature's budget.
PonsonbyPAMkhonzaACDPAvant-SmithDAAtterburyActionSAMohamedDABaloyiEFFLobiANCMaremaANCKaldinePA
Also discussed: Items 17-20: Legislature and Ombudsman reports (2 December 2025) · Items 34-37: Legislature and Ombudsman (22 July 2026) · Items 21 to 24: DA and EFF speakers (30 September 2025)
Report an error - 01:48:52
Items 27–31: Economic Development department and entities performance reports
Items 27 to 31 covered the Economic Development Department, Johannesburg Tourism Company, Johannesburg Property Company, Joburg Market and the Section 79 oversight report. Speakers raised concerns on spending, the Metro Centre, employment equity and inner city rejuvenation. The DA asked for a JPC session for councillors on sports facilities. MMC Mnisi responded, including on opportunity centres, the card-printing KPI and the OPEX figure. The items were agreed.
MhlongoAICBolaniANCDe LangeFF+Christopher MohlalaActionSALouwDAMabuzaANCWilskutPAMnisiANC1 unidentified
Also discussed: Items 10-14 introduced: Economic Development performance reports and oversight report (26 March 2025) · UDM and FF Plus on Economic Development and JPC (26 March 2025) · Items 1, 2 and 3: Development Planning and JDA Q3 performance and oversight reports (22 July 2026)
Report an error - 02:17:08
Order of business: items 32, 33 and 41
The Speaker said items 32 and 33 would wait for the MMC's arrival and that items 35 to 44 would be read together. MMC Mnisi asked to withdraw item 41 because of discrepancies in it, and the Speaker agreed.
ArnoldsAICMnisiANC
Report an error - 02:19:22
Items 35–39, 43 and 44: property transactions and public participation
Council took leases, acquisitions, servitudes and public participation proposals together, including Walter Sisulu Square, the Killarney Country Club and the sale of F1 Arena. FF+ opposed spending R15 million at Walter Sisulu Square. ACDP, DA and GOOD raised concerns about item 43, such as the R2 rent, the ecological status of the site and use of the land. MMC Mnisi said the R15 million is for redevelopment, not acquisition, and that the lease is not market-related.
De LangeFF+MohlalaActionSABolaniANCHarrisACDPHuggettDACookGOODMnisiANC1 unidentified
Report an error - 02:43:35
DA objection to item 43
After the Speaker read out the recommendations, Cllr Christians invoked rule 84 to record the DA's objection to item 43 in its current form as vague. He said the DA is not against public participation.
Report an error - 02:44:34
Item 45 procedural challenge: no Finance MMC present
As item 45 was introduced, Cllr Boer cited rule 34 and asked whether there is a new Finance MMC. Cllr Santana said that without the Mayor or the Finance MMC nobody could respond on finance items. The Speaker said the Mayor had authorised the MMC of Human Settlements to respond and proceeded.
Report an error - 02:48:30
Item 45: Supply Chain Management acquisition status report (Jan–Mar 2025)
The report covered a single bid, about R1.97 million, for advertising a credit control campaign. FF+, ActionSA, ACDP, DA and EFF speakers criticised the award to Roadshow Marketing, the cost and the slow tender times. The ANC said the bid was above board. MMC Mabaso said it is a compliance report to be noted, and council noted it.
BoerFF+NkonyeniActionSAHarrisACDPPietersenDAZithaEFFNofemelaANCMabasoIFP
Also discussed: Item 45: Supply Chain Management acquisition status report (27 March 2025)
Report an error - 03:04:24
Item 46: Supply Chain Management operational status report (Jan–Mar 2025)
ActionSA, ACDP and the DA criticised dead stock, the lack of line-item detail in the annexure, billing accuracy and influencer marketing spend. The DA also raised ink cartridge stock and stationery spend. The EFF's Cllr Zitha began speaking as this part of the recording ended.
NkonyeniActionSAHarrisACDPPietersenDAZithaEFF
Also discussed: Item 47: Supply Chain Management operational status report (27 March 2025)
Report an error - 03:12:12
Item 46: supply chain report – EFF, ANC and MMC Mabaso
Cllr Zitha (EFF) criticised the tender system and called for insourcing, review of expiring contracts and disclosure of bid criteria. Cllr Nofemela (ANC) said processes followed the MFMA and SCM regulations and noted the report. MMC Mabaso said further information could be sought through committee and asked that the report be noted. The chair then asked whether the item was noted.
Also discussed: Item 44: EFF commends report (30 September 2025)
Report an error - 03:17:45
Item 47: SCM deviation and ratification reports – opening speakers
Item 47 covers deviations and ratifications approved by the Accounting Officer for January to March 2025. ActionSA, the ACDP and the DA criticised missing purchase orders, late contract extensions, large amounts such as R2.8 billion for the Wits School of Governance, and apparent overlap between stationery and paper items. The ACDP said it would note the report with severe reservations.
NkonyeniActionSAHarrisACDPNeuren PietersenDA
Report an error - 03:26:19
Point on sensitivity about a deceased person's name
During Cllr Pietersen's speech a councillor asked that the house be sensitive about mentioning a murdered person whose name may have been used. The Speaker asked Cllr Pietersen to withdraw unconditionally after he argued he had not referred to the person. He withdrew and was told to continue.
Neuren PietersenDAArnoldsAIC1 unidentified
Report an error - 03:28:01
Item 47: conclusion of debate, EFF, ANC and MMC reply
Cllr Pietersen (DA) criticised R180 million annual stationery spending alongside paperless systems and said the DA noted the report with concern. Cllr Zitha (EFF) noted the report. Cllr Radebe (ANC) said deviations must not become blank cheques and urged the audit committee to look at them. MMC Mabaso said deviations are discouraged but sometimes unavoidable and asked that the compliance report be noted.
Neuren PietersenDAZithaEFFRadebeANCMabasoIFP
Report an error - 03:31:56
Items 48 and 49: MFMA in-year financial reports (February and March 2025)
Items 48 and 49, Section 71 reports for February and March 2025, were debated together. Speakers criticised the lateness of the reports, the 35% to 41% capital spending, underperformance of the Public Transport Network Grant, the debtors book and cash flow. MMC Mabaso acknowledged the delay and said reporting would improve; the reports were put to the house as noted.
NkonyeniActionSAMkhonzaACDPSantanaDAZithaEFFRadebeANCBoerFF+MabasoIFP
Also discussed: Item 3: MFMA in-year financial report to 31 July 2025 (30 October 2025) · Item 48: MFMA in-year report to 31 October 2024 (27 March 2025) · Item 48: MFMA In-Year Financial Report to 31 October 2024 (27 March 2025)
Report an error - 03:49:35
Item 50: Rea Vaya 1C buses for Alexandra Bus Company – DA objections
Item 50 asks for user rights of 68 buses for Alexandra Bus Company for Rea Vaya Phase 1C(a) interim services. Cllr Kreusch (DA) questioned the R18 million versus R10 million figures, the R32 million refurbishment, the interest-free repayment model and the absence of Section 79 scrutiny. Cllr Simonse (PA) objected to his claims about the former MMC's attendance, and the Speaker told Kreusch not to mislead.
Report an error - 03:58:03
Item 50: EFF, ANC and ActionSA contributions
Cllr Komane (EFF) supported economic empowerment but asked that interest not be charged and raised concern about the R32 million refurbishment. Cllr Mhlari (ANC) supported the item, citing the 2012 policy and the Freedom Charter. Cllr Mokoka (ActionSA) asked that it be referred back to Section 79, citing the unsecured R69.5 million investment and lack of oversight.
KomaneEFFMhlariANCMokokaActionSA
Report an error - 04:11:38
Item 50: MMC Mnisi's reply
MMC Mnisi said there was no discrepancy: the buses cost R18 million, and the R10 million figure related to the public participation threshold, which legal advice said did not apply for a two-year term. She said R32 million was for refurbishing and reconfiguring buses bought in Mbombela to Rea Vaya specification. She asked council to approve the report.
MnisiANC
Report an error - 04:14:21
Item 50: voice vote disputed and division counted
The Speaker asked three times whether the item was agreed and the house was split, so she ordered a count and rang the bell for members to come in. Cllr Niemand argued Rule 86 does not provide for ringing the bell. After a long count the result was announced as 112 yes, 95 no and 3 abstentions, and the item was declared carried.
ArnoldsAICNiemandDA
Report an error - 04:25:35
Item 50: DA opposition recorded under Rule 84
Cllr Christians asked that the DA's opposition to item 50 be noted under Rule 84. He also said the DA would refer the delay tactic used by the Speaker's office to the Rules Committee. The Speaker announced a 45-minute lunch break, to return at 3:15.
Report an error - 04:26:11
Lunch break and quorum count
After lunch councillors returned late, and the Speaker had them seated and counted, with repeated recounts as members moved around. She said the agenda would be finished that day, even if it ran late, and quorum was confirmed at 157.
Report an error - 05:30:26
Quorum confirmed; in-committee items begin
The Speaker declared a quorum of 157 and began the in-committee items, asking cameras and people in the gallery to leave. MMC Masuku was called for items 89, 90 and 91. The recording does not capture the in-committee discussion or any outcome.
ArnoldsAICMasukuANC
Report an error - 05:33:27
Items 73 and 74: City Manager's department quarterly reports
An unidentified DA councillor and Cllr Hooper (DA) criticised weak consequence management, system failures at GFIS, late shareholder compacts and the mayor's so-called Bomb Squad, and said the DA noted the reports with reservations. Cllr Tabane (ANC) noted the reports and MMC Masuku asked council to note them. Member in charge Cllr Magwentshu asked council to note them and the recommendations were put.
HooperDATabaneANCMasukuANCMagwentshuATM1 unidentified
Report an error - 05:42:35
Item 72 flagged as skipped; moving to item 75
Cllr Avant-Smith said item 72 had been skipped. The Speaker replied that the quarterly reports would be finished first, then item 72.
Report an error - 05:43:16
Items 75, 76, 80, 81, 82: ICT and Finance performance and oversight reports
The ICT and Finance quarterly performance reports and related Section 79 oversight reports were read together. Cllr Suddaby (DA) criticised changing ICT KPIs, Cllr Boer (FF+) criticised the Finance achievement of 50% of KPIs and report errors, and Cllr Santana (DA) said only 29 cents was available per rand payable. MMC Mabaso acknowledged the revenue problems and the member in charge noted some improvements; the recommendations were then put.
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Also discussed: Items 35 and 36: Finance Q2 performance and Section 79 oversight report (27 March 2025) · Items 37 to 40: Oversight and performance reports (27 March 2025)
Report an error - 05:59:52
Items 83 to 86: Community Development, City Parks and Zoo, and City Theatres performance reports
Items 83 to 86 were read together; ActionSA, the PA and the ANC noted them and the DA noted them with reservations. Cllr Cook (GOOD) praised library and sports staff while raising 19% capital spending and the recruitment moratoria. MMC Nkokou thanked staff and said the plans were being implemented within financial limits, and the recommendations were put.
MokomeCOPEMazibukoDASimonsePAMasogaActionSACookGOODMashininiANCNkokouPAC1 unidentified
Report an error - 06:10:58
Item 72: Trading Services A3 performance improvement action plans (resubmission)
The resubmitted item, now with annexures, was debated. ActionSA and the DA asked about KPI consequences, the handover to EISD and the cost of the new structure, and the DA asked for a councillor workshop. MMC Mabaso said 56% of the allocated USDG must go to trading reforms and that a head of trading reforms would be appointed; the item was put to the house.
BoerFF+NkonyeniActionSASantanaDASindaniANCMabasoIFP
Report an error - 06:17:56
Quorum concern and remaining items
Cllr Smit asked whether quorum still held as the chamber was emptying and screens and lights were failing. The Speaker said quorum would be checked and listed the remaining items, and a councillor asked about items 52 to 55 and a reminder was given about item 33.
Report an error - 06:20:46
Whips' caucus on clubbing remaining items
The Chair of Chairs asked for a five-minute whips' break to caucus on combining the remaining debates. On return he reported agreement to read the remaining items into the record together, with the DA given the chance to comment on items 77, 78 and 79.
ArnoldsAIC1 unidentified
Report an error - 06:30:14
Item 53 withdrawn and remaining items read into record
MMC Masuku withdrew item 53 on behalf of the executive. The Speaker then read items 32, 33, 52, 54, 55, 77, 78, 79, 87 and 88 together.
MasukuANC
Also discussed: Whips' agreement on procedure and withdrawals (30 July 2025) · Request for Speaker to address residents and re-ordering of agenda (13 March 2025) · Section 79 committee report close and items 37 to 40 (27 March 2025)
Report an error - 06:32:31
Item 77: Draft Alderman Policy – DA support
Cllr Hoon (DA) spoke on the Draft Alderman Policy, saying the title should reflect ethical conduct and service and that restoring council's integrity matters. He acknowledged Cllr Dammie's work in bringing the item to council and said the DA supported it.
Report an error - 06:36:28
Items 78 and 79: Speaker's rulings – DA amendments
Cllr Christians (DA) proposed an added third recommendation on item 78 noting the Speaker was incorrect that every party caucus may request a break. On item 79 he proposed noting that abstentions must be recognised first and that an opposing caucus may have its position recorded under Rule 84. The Speaker asked for the wording in writing and checked agreement with the Chair of Chairs.
Report an error - 06:39:55
Noting and approval of items 32 to 88
The Speaker proposed noting all remaining items, with amendments on 78 and 79. Cllr Hoon and Cllr Hooper pointed out that item 77 and items 32 and 33 are policies needing approval, not just noting. The Speaker ruled that 32, 33 and 77 were approved and the rest noted.
Report an error - 06:42:06
Announcements and adjournment
The Speaker reminded councillors that Section 79 committees will hold annual strategy planning sessions from 4 to 26 August under Rule 119(2) and urged attendance. She then adjourned the meeting.
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Promises
11Commitments with a date, an amount or a 'we will'.
On 5 November 2026 (when this page was built): 1 overdue, 0 due in the next 30 days, 9 with no date. Overdue first; dates are AI readings of what was said; tap or hover a label for how. All promises.
Overdue by 436 daysMargeret Sheron Arnolds · AIC
Section 79 committees will hold their annual strategy planning sessions from 4 to 26 August.
06:42:10· by 26 August· Report an error
Not raised again in 19 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“from the 4th to the 26th of August, committees will be convening the annual”
Due the same or next dayMargeret Sheron Arnolds · AIC
The Speaker will keep the sitting going until all agenda items are completed.
05:27:31· by today· Report an error
Not raised again in 19 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“We are going to finish the agenda. I will sit here until we are done.”
No dateMargeret Sheron Arnolds · AIC
The Speaker will announce the final attendance numbers once councillors finish signing in.
Not raised again in 19 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“at a later stage, we will give you the numbers”
No dateMargeret Sheron Arnolds · AIC
Check the chamber camera footage to find who took the R1,800 Cllr Maila reported lost.
00:25:47· R1,800· Report an error
Not raised again in 19 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“we are going to look into the cameras, and we will look at who has taken it”
No dateNomoya Mnisi · MMC for Economic Development (by surname)
Not raised again in 19 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“We want to commit to the councillors and the residents of the City of Johannesburg”
No dateNomoya Mnisi · MMC for Economic Development (by surname)
Not raised again in 19 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“we'll also request that it be rectified”
No dateMlungisi Mabaso · MMC for Human Settlements
Improve timeliness of Section 71 financial reporting to comply with the MFMA.
Latest: Called late or dropped at a later sitting, 30 September 2026 (AI judgment)
Evidence: quote · 3 later sittings
“we are going to make it a point that we improve on our reporting”
- Late or droppedItems 5–7 debate: ACDP and EFF · 2 September 2025 · and 1 more moment that day
- Done, they sayItem 3: MFMA in-year financial report to 31 July 2025 · 30 October 2025
- Late or droppedItem 14: Background paper on financial sustainability, oversight priorities · 30 September 2026
No dateSean Kreusch · DA
Provide the approved Section 79 transport committee minutes to any councillor who wants to see them.
Not raised again in 19 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“I will provide that to whoever wants to have a look at that.”
No dateAlex Christians · DA
The DA will refer the handling of the item 50 vote to the Rules Committee.
Not raised again in 19 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“we will be referring the delay tactic used by your office to the Rules Committee”
No dateChristopher Glen Santana · DA
Latest: Raised again at a later sitting, 24 June 2026 (AI judgment)
Evidence: quote · 2 later sittings
“We'll ask for the reports in the Group 79 committee”
- In progressItem 5: DA proposes added recommendations · 30 October 2025
- Raised againItem 82: addendum to Debt Relief Programme Phase 4 · 24 June 2026
No dateMlungisi Mabaso · MMC for Human Settlements
A head of trading reforms will be appointed to monitor trading services performance.
Not raised again in 19 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“will be appointed um so that we are able to deal with issues of performance”
Decisions
24What council approved, rejected or put off.
- 00:02:22
Order of business: items 92, 93 and 33approved
The Speaker acceded to the executive's request to consider items 92 and 93 first and to move item 33 back until MMC Masuku arrives.
- 00:15:10
Quorumquorum confirmed
The Speaker reported 151 councillors counted, with more still signing in, and said council had a quorum to proceed.
- 00:26:17
Applications for leave of absencenoted
The Speaker asked council to note the apologies, late arrivals and early departures tabled.
- 00:55:56
Item 92: Pikitup trading services reform strategyapproved (DA objection raised)
The recommendations on page 92.4 were put to council; the DA raised an objection under rule 84 over late receipt of annexures, and the Speaker moved on to item 93.
- 01:15:29
Item 93: Acceptance of HIV/AIDS conditional grant from Gauteng Department of Health, 2025/26approved (DA dissent recorded)
Recommendations on pages 93.5 to 93.6 were agreed and the item carried, with the DA's dissent noted under rule 84.
- 01:48:32
Items 21–24: Legislature and Ombudsman quarterly performance and oversight reportsapproved
The recommendations on pages 21.7, 22.7, 23.4 and 24.8 were agreed.
- 02:17:08
Items 27–31: Economic Development department and entities Q3 performance and oversight reportsapproved
The recommendations on pages 27.5, 28.12, 29.23, 30.5 and 31.7 were agreed.
- 02:19:08
Item 41withdrawn
At MMC Mnisi's request, item 41 was withdrawn from the grouped items because of discrepancies in it.
- 02:17:08
Items 32 and 33deferred
Items 32 and 33 were left until the responsible MMC arrives.
- 02:43:35
Items 35–39, 43 and 44: property transactions and public participationapproved
The Speaker read out the recommendations for these items and moved on after the objection to item 43 was noted.
- 02:43:52
Item 43: public participation on Killarney Country Club propertyobjection recorded
The DA recorded its objection to item 43 in its current form under rule 84, saying it is vague, while supporting public participation in principle.
- 03:03:56
Item 45: Supply Chain Management acquisition status report, Jan–Mar 2025noted
The Speaker declared the compliance report noted after the debate and MMC Mabaso's response.
- 03:17:31
Item 46: supply chain management reportnoted
The Speaker put the recommendations on page 46.4 and the item was treated as noted.
- 03:31:56
Item 47: Group Strategic SCM deviation and ratification reports, 1 January to 31 March 2025noted
Recommendations on page 47.3 were put to the house as a compliance report for noting.
- 03:49:07
Items 48 and 49: MFMA in-year financial reports for February and March 2025noted
The Speaker put both Section 71 reports as for information and moved to the next item.
- 04:25:07
Item 50: user rights of 68 buses to Alexandra Bus Company for Rea Vaya Phase 1C(a)approved
After a counted vote of 112 yes, 95 no and 3 abstentions the item was declared carried.
- 04:25:47
Item 50: DA dissentobjection recorded
Cllr Christians asked under Rule 84 that the DA's opposition be recorded and said the matter would go to the Rules Committee.
- 05:42:02
Items 73 and 74: City Manager's departments quarterly performance and oversight reportsagreed (noted)
The Speaker put the recommendations on pages 73.23 and 74.11 to 74.12 and proceeded to the next item without recorded objection.
- 05:59:20
Items 75, 76, 80, 81 and 82: Group ICT and Group Finance performance and oversight reportsagreed
The Speaker put the recommendations and proceeded to the next item without recorded objection.
- 06:10:23
Items 83 to 86: Community Development, City Parks and Zoo and City Theatres performance and oversight reportsagreed
The Speaker put the recommendations and proceeded to item 72 without recorded objection.
- 06:17:56
Item 72: Trading Services A3 performance improvement action plans (resubmission)agreed
The Speaker put the recommendations on pages 72.4 to 72.6 and moved on without recorded objection.
- 06:30:14
Item 53withdrawn
MMC Masuku withdrew item 53 on behalf of the executive and the Speaker accepted the withdrawal.
- 06:40:55
Items 52, 54, 55, 78, 79, 87 and 88noted
The Speaker noted these items, with items 78 and 79 noted with the DA's amended recommendations.
- 06:41:42
Items 32, 33 and 77: Membership policy, revised performance management policy framework and Draft Alderman Policyapproved
After Cllrs Hoon and Hooper said these policies need approval rather than noting, the Speaker approved them.
Attendance and conduct
107Who was away and why, as said in the chamber.
Apologies read out 57
- Arriving late (21)
- Meyers, Pietersen*, Smouse, Wilskut, Nhlapo, Makhafola, Tshwaku, Molala, Moloisane*, Zwane, Dada Morero, Loyiso Masuku, Eunice Mgcina, Nguse, Shange, Mgaga, Ndou*, Modladlaba, Mngadi, Chetsanga, Mhlari
- Leaving early (10)
- Sekhu, Paul Mokoena, Ponsonby, De Lange, Mkhonza, Coverdale, Modupi, Nair, Mpolobosho, Sifumba
- Ill health (13)
- Smit, Nkosi, Ngwenya*, Molefe*, Mchunu, Ntshidi, Mangena, Tshehlo, Nkokou, Magwaza, Zondo, Mabuke, Sekwaila
- Private business (3)
- Johnson, Mandla Mokoena, Zigebe
- Bereavement (1)
- Supe
* Name as heard; not matched to exactly one councillor.
MMC or Mayor not present for their business 3
- 00:02:22
Loyiso Masuku: MMC for Group Corporate and Shared Services not yet present; item 33 deferred until her arrival.
- 02:45:43
DA said the MMC for Finance and the Mayor were absent for the finance items.
- 06:20:11
Item 33 had been held over until its MMC was present; the portfolio was not named.
Not present when called 7
- 02:03:35
Dewes: DA speaker on items 27 to 31 absent; another DA councillor spoke in his place.
- 02:10:33
Telekoa: EFF speaker absent; caucus member said the EFF notes the reports.
- 02:11:09
Kwapeng: ANC speaker absent; ANC noted the reports.
- 03:50:06
Mokoka: Called as first speaker on item 50; another member said she had stepped outside and asked for the next speaker.
- 05:39:11
Tabane: Chair asked whether the ANC had a stand-in for Tabane; he then said he was present.
- 06:01:25
Unnamed councillor: Chair thought the ActionSA speaker was absent on items 83 to 86, then an ActionSA councillor spoke.
- 06:02:43
Smit: Called to speak on items 83 to 86 and not present.
Not ready when called 3
- 02:27:20
Cook: When called on items 35 to 44, asked to speak later due to a computer problem.
- 05:36:14
Hooper: Asked if ready, he said he was bewildered because Councillor Wax was to speak before him.
- 05:52:08
Ngema: Called on items 75 to 82 but began tabling item 33; the chair corrected him at 05:53:00.
Sound or equipment problem 12
- 01:00:52
Speaker could not be heard properly.
- 01:11:34
Chair asked IT to check a microphone.
- 01:28:08
Speaker's microphone was off.
- 02:27:29
GOOD councillor had a computer problem before speaking.
- 03:33:19
The ActionSA speaker on items 48 and 49 had a microphone problem.
- 03:34:21
The ACDP speaker on items 48 and 49 was asked to speak into the microphone.
- 03:58:36
The EFF speaker on item 50 said his station had no microphone and used a colleague's; the chair said it would be checked.
- 05:41:18
Chair asked for a microphone to be switched off after the speaker on items 73 and 74.
- 06:05:59
MMC Nkokou was asked to speak into the microphone.
- 06:12:06
The ActionSA speaker on item 72 was asked to speak into the microphone.
- 06:18:17
A councillor reported that the chamber screen and lights had gone out.
- 06:36:26
Hoon*: Chair asked him to switch off his microphone.
Warned or stopped by the chair 24
- 00:51:54
Mogapi: Chair asked for quiet while another councillor was speaking.
- 01:02:52
Speaking-time warning during item 93 debate.
- 01:21:40
Speaking-time warning during item 23 speech.
- 01:27:03
Speaking-time warning.
- 01:34:49
Speaking-time warning.
- 01:38:19
Chair asked councillors to quieten so the speaker could be heard.
- 01:39:07
Speaking-time warning.
- 01:47:02
Speaking-time warning.
- 01:58:55
Speaking-time warning.
- 02:04:36
Remark about time taken by the discussion on substitute speaking.
- 02:47:55
Christians: Christians was told to sit down during the finance-items dispute.
- 02:50:11
Chair asked whips to stop noise disturbing the sitting.
- 03:26:19
Neuren Pietersen: Chair stopped the speaker mid-speech on item 47 after a point about a deceased person's name.
- 03:27:20
Neuren Pietersen: Chair asked the speaker to withdraw the remark unconditionally; he withdrew at 03:27:12 and 03:27:43.
- 03:35:27
Chair called for order during the ACDP speech on items 48 and 49.
- 03:37:04
Time warning to the ACDP speaker on items 48 and 49.
- 03:54:33
Kreusch: Chair stopped the DA speaker on item 50 so a point of order could be heard.
- 03:55:13
Kreusch: Chair cautioned the speaker not to mislead after a PA councillor's objection.
- 04:03:04
Time warning to the EFF speaker on item 50.
- 04:03:39
Time warning to the EFF speaker on item 50.
- 04:11:06
Time warning to the ActionSA speaker on item 50.
- 05:26:16
Niemand*: Chair reprimanded the councillor during the quorum count.
- 05:49:25
Boer: Chair told him his speaking time was limited to two minutes on items 80 to 82.
- 06:26:24
Unnamed councillor: Chair told a DA councillor the caucus break had overrun its five minutes.
Question withdrawn 1
- 06:30:02
Loyiso Masuku: At 06:30:14 the MMC withdrew item 53 on behalf of the executive; no reason given.
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