Monday, 29 September 2025 · 7 h 36 min · 1 video · 2021–2026 council
33rd Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 1
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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 (12)
- ◯Quorum count (1)
- ‖Adjourned or paused (3)
Chapters, decisions and procedure are AI drafts from the livestream; topic tags are AI judgments (a chapter with several shows its strongest). Services, housing and development covers water, electricity, roads, housing, waste, safety, health, planning and community facilities.
Summary
DA candidates Cllr Maila, Cllr Santana and Cllr Meyers each received 68 votes, with 27 abstentions, and the Speaker rejected an objection to counting abstentions per candidate, citing legal advice. 01:06:16 01:23:16 01:34:22 After a 10-minute break, the chair ruled she would be referred to the Ethics committee and adjourned council to resume the next day, with Items 19 and 20 unfinished. 06:58:55 07:26:25
Earlier, council approved fourth-quarter performance and oversight reports for Community Development, Development Planning, Economic Development, Health and Social Development, and Human Settlements and JOSHCO, with no objection recorded. 02:37:43 04:18:45 05:05:05 05:47:47 06:23:10
MMC Mabaso promised to visit Helen Joseph Hostel before the end of the week to introduce a contractor for sewer spillages, and MMC Nkokou said his department would reply to recommendations in writing. 02:34:53 06:23:10 The Speaker undertook to bring to the next meeting Cllr Echeozonjoku's refusal to withdraw remarks, after Cllr Mofokeng had asked her to withdraw. 01:47:19 01:53:18
The livestream was patchy with poor sound, microphones repeatedly failed, and the Executive Mayor was absent for written questions before being welcomed later in the sitting. 00:11:41 00:57:31 01:34:22 04:18:45
AI draft from the record of this sitting (Claude Opus 5.5), checked against the chapters; every sentence links to the moment. Report an error
This week in council: Council elects Makhuba, Cook and Ngoepe as chairs; reviewed 2018 Land Use Scheme approved
In brief
- 12 decisions: 8 approved, 2 noted or other, 2 deferred or withdrawn.
- 7 promises on record, including: The Speaker committed to bringing the handling of Cllr Echeozonjoku's refusal to withdraw to the next meeting.
- 1 quorum count.
- 37 apologies read out. Warned or stopped by the chair: 21; MMC or Mayor not present for their business: 3; Sound or equipment problem: 17; Not ready when called: 1.
Chapters
51What was discussed, in order. Click a time to watch.
- 00:04:43
Quorum and call to order
The Speaker called councillors to their seats and confirmed that 206 councillors had registered, forming a quorum.
1 unidentified
Report an error - 00:05:35
Applications for leave of absence and late arrivals
Apologies, late arrivals and early departures were read out and parties added further ones, including a correction that Cllr Zoné Hughes, not Niemand, was on leave. Council noted the apologies.
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Report an error - 00:11:41
Official notices and welcome of new councillors
The Speaker welcomed Cllr Nduduzo Mzolo, the new Ward 130 councillor, and Cllr Kenny Kunene, who replaced a resigned PA PR councillor. A councillor reported that the livestream was faulty and IT was said to be working on it.
RahnDA1 unidentified
Report an error - 00:13:58
Confirmation of minutes of the 32nd ordinary and 43rd extraordinary meetings
Minutes of 28 August and 2 September 2025 were tabled. Cllr Fourie-Shawe asked about the new format for recording dissent, and Cllr Mazibuko raised corrections to the 2 September minutes. The recording then skips ahead to 00:57.
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Report an error - 00:57:31
Return from ActionSA break and questions for written reply
ActionSA said it was ready to proceed after its requested break. The Leader of Executive Business and the Chair of Chairs said the written questions were uploaded on the drive.
MaremaANC1 unidentified
Report an error - 01:00:44
Recommendations to council and elevation of Item 65
The Chair of Chairs asked for Item 65 (changes in membership of Section 79 committees) to be elevated ahead of the elections, and the Speaker agreed. Cllr De Lange asked to be added as a speaker on Item 40, and Cllr Da Rocha asked for a debate on water. The Speaker said council would proceed per the agenda.
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Report an error - 01:04:20
Item 65: changes in membership of Section 79 committees
The Chair of Chairs said membership changes are not debated and asked council to note them so that the chairperson candidates sit on the relevant committees. Council noted the item.
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Also discussed: Item 73: changes in membership of Section 79 committees (3 December 2025) · Item 59: changes in membership of Section 79 committees (13 March 2025) · Item 86: Changes in membership of Section 79 committees (25 June 2026)
Report an error - 01:06:16
Item 6: election of Public Safety committee chairperson
The Speaker set out the show-of-hands procedure under Rule 24. Cllr Makhuba (IFP) and Cllr Maila (DA) were nominated. Cllr Christians raised a point about taking abstentions first. Makhuba received 130 votes, Maila 68, with 27 abstentions.
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Also discussed: Election of Chairperson of the Section 79 Public Safety Committee (30 January 2025)
Report an error - 01:23:16
Item 6: election of Finance committee chairperson
Cllr Cook (nominated by Modupi, seconded by Abdool) and Cllr Santana (nominated by Schay, seconded by Meyers) were nominated. The Speaker rejected an objection about taking abstentions per candidate. Cook received 132 votes, Santana 68, with 27 abstentions, and Cook was declared elected.
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Also discussed: Nomination and election of Finance Section 79 chairperson (26 August 2026)
Report an error - 01:34:22
Item 6: election of Environment and Infrastructure Services chairperson
Cllr Ngoepe (ANC) and Cllr Meyers (DA) were nominated. Ngoepe received 132 votes, Meyers 68, with 27 abstentions, and Ngoepe was declared duly elected.
MadibaANCMutavhatsindiNgoepeANCRahnDAAvant-SmithMeyersDA
Report an error - 01:47:19
Dispute over Cllr Echeozonjoku's remarks and refusal to withdraw
Cllr Echeozonjoku made remarks about service delivery and singing, which the Speaker ruled was not a point of order. Cllr Mofokeng asked that she withdraw, and she did not. The Speaker ruled that the matter would be dealt with later, and the Chair of Ethics asked for clarity.
EcheozonjokuDAMofokengANC1 unidentified
Report an error - 01:53:18
Items 1-4: Community Development fourth quarter performance reports, introduction
The Speaker introduced Items 1 to 4, the Q4 2024/25 performance assessment reports for Community Development, JCPZ and Joburg City Theatres, plus the oversight report. The member in charge, Cllr Mokome, presented the oversight report.
Also discussed: Items 1 to 4: Quarter three performance assessment reports (Community Development cluster) (25 June 2026) · EFF on Community Development, Joburg City Theatres and JCPZ (25 June 2026)
Report an error - 01:57:00
Items 1-4 debate: ACDP, FF+, GOOD and UIM
The ACDP praised the 28 of 30 KPIs achieved and asked why KPI 23 was not measured. FF+ criticised the delayed service team, written-off pools and recreation centres. GOOD and UIM raised concerns about cleanliness, maintenance and vandalism, and UIM noted the report with grave concern.
Report an error - 02:07:26
Point on Rule 76 bowing and exemption
Cllr Mofokeng said councillors were not bowing to the Speaker when entering or leaving the chamber, citing Rule 76. Cllr Amad asked to be exempted from bowing on religious grounds.
MofokengANCAmadAl Jama-ah
Report an error - 02:08:56
Items 1-4 debate: UDM, ActionSA, PA
The UDM welcomed JCPZ's 94% scorecard achievement but raised 65% capital spending and a R63 million deficit. ActionSA noted reach and EPWP achievements and set out concerns on facility maintenance, spending shortfalls and cleanliness. The PA noted the reports and called for accountability plans.
ZigebeUDMZwaneActionSASimonsePA
Report an error - 02:20:25
Items 1-4 debate: DA and EFF
The DA criticised the department's 77% operational spending, irregular expenditure at JCPZ and unpaid suppliers, and campaigned for the 2026 election. The EFF acknowledged the achievements of Joburg City Theatres and JCPZ but criticised underspending. The Speaker then called Cllr Mashinini of the ANC.
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Also discussed: Items 3-6: debate by DA, GOOD, FF Plus, PA, ActionSA and DA (26 March 2025) · EFF on Community Development, Joburg City Theatres and JCPZ (25 June 2026)
Report an error - 02:32:44
Community Development report debate: Cllr Mashinini
A councillor speaks on item one, saying the department's 88% performance reflects a working department despite many challenges. The councillor raises security and protection of facilities such as libraries, and says officials lack tools of trade and arrive late.
Report an error - 02:34:53
MMC Nkokou responds to Community Development debate
MMC Nkokou thanks councillors for their input and responds to a question from Cllr Mkhonza about land for swimming pools. He notes the concerns raised by a list of councillors and says the department will look into the recommendations and reply in writing.
Report an error - 02:37:43
Member in charge closes Community Development items; lunch adjournment
The member in charge responds on the revenue decline, swimming pool repairs and vandalism, and says a by-law renewal for cemeteries, open spaces and parks was recently completed. Cllr Christians objects that the MMC did not respond, and the Speaker lets the member in charge continue. The recommendations are put as agreed and Council breaks for lunch, to return at 14:10 with 66 items outstanding.
Report an error - 03:41:57
Resumption after lunch and tabling of Development Planning reports
After the lunch break the Speaker announces a lost badge belonging to a councillor. Member in charge Cllr Kaldine tables the Development Planning Section 79 committee oversight report and the performance reports of the Department of Development Planning and the JDA.
Report an error - 03:42:51
ActionSA on Development Planning and JDA
The ActionSA councillor says the department and the JDA are trying under difficult circumstances but that challenges persist with slow progress. The speaker questions reliance on JOSHCO for alternative accommodation after evictions, stalled JDA projects and late payment of workers, and the lack of water in Westbury, Coronationville and Newclare. The councillor also criticises the diversion of R4 billion from Joburg Water.
Report an error - 03:48:10
EFF, ACDP and IFP on Development Planning and JDA
The EFF speaker criticises minimal community outreach and the department's 42% staffing capacity, and says the EFF notes the report. The ACDP offers condolences to Cllr Mabuke, objects to the JDA's 95% capital budget target, and cites the R80 million deficit and the 1,249% interest expense. The IFP applauds the department's achievements and notes the challenges.
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Also discussed: ANC on Development Planning items 9-11 (2 December 2025) · DA debate on silo governance and JDA interest costs (22 July 2026)
Report an error - 03:55:13
DA (Cllr Schay) on JDA and Development Planning performance
Cllr Schay argues that no JDA KPI measures projects delivered on time and within budget. He cites the R80 million deficit, R98.3 million interest, only 19% of invoices paid within 30 days, and suspended projects including the Chris Hani Sport Centre. He contrasts Cape Town's outcome-based measurement with Johannesburg's output measures and raises allegations of officials charging residents for building plans.
Report an error - 04:03:00
ANC (Cllr Lefutso) on Development Planning; disorder and point of order
Cllr Lefutso defends the President's remarks about Cape Town and criticises the DA, prompting interjections. The Speaker calls for respect and Cllr Mofokeng asks the DA to be tolerant. Cllr Echeozonjoku raises a Rule 72 point of order about a 'so-called mayoral candidate', and the Speaker rules that no party was named. Cllr Lefutso then addresses items 5 to 7, noting unachieved KPIs and JDA progress including the Molapo Bridge.
Report an error - 04:11:45
MMC Mgcina responds on Development Planning
MMC Mgcina welcomes the department's 100% KPI achievement and acknowledges the vacancy rate and enforcement concerns. She says suspended projects depend on budget, and rejects the Cape Town comparison in favour of comparing with the DA's own years in office. On corruption allegations she says the city will act once evidence is received and points to GFIS for investigations.
Report an error - 04:18:45
Closing of Development Planning items; Executive Mayor arrives
Cllr Kaldine as member in charge recommends that Council note and approve the committee oversight report and the fourth quarter reports of Development Planning and the JDA. The Speaker puts items 5, 6 and 7 as agreed, welcomes the Executive Mayor and MMC for Finance, and notes that some councillors left without apologies.
Report an error - 04:20:02
Items 8-12: Economic Development reports read and tabled
The Secretary to Council reads items 8 to 12 together: the performance assessment reports for Economic Development, Johannesburg Tourism Company, Johannesburg Property Company and Joburg Market, and the Section 79 oversight report. Member in charge Cllr Mhlongo tables them for consideration and approval.
Report an error - 04:22:23
FF+ (Cllr De Lange) on Economic Development and JPC
Cllr De Lange welcomes R26.8 billion in investment attracted and the EPWP overachievement, but criticises only 45 smart cards issued against 500 and underspending of operating and capital budgets. He criticises JPC over the Metro Centre decanting delays, a 1.2% yield on the property portfolio, R153 million irrecoverable write-offs and R239.9 million irregular expenditure.
Also discussed: FF+ on Economic Development cluster (22 July 2026) · UDM and FF Plus on Economic Development and JPC (26 March 2025) · Debate on property items: Metro Centre redevelopment feasibility study (item 78) (27 March 2025)
Report an error - 04:25:41
DA (Cllr Kgeletsane) on Economic Development
Cllr Kgeletsane says the informal trading smart card programme is in crisis, with 45 permits issued, and that the department underspent its budgets. She calls for demand-driven skills placement, green economy action, reduced red tape and a review of the Alexandra Automotive Hub. She demands timelines, measurable targets and transparent reporting.
Also discussed: GOOD, ACDP and PA on Economic Development (26 March 2025)
Report an error - 04:30:15
ANC (Cllr Bolani) on Economic Development and entities
After microphone problems, Cllr Bolani speaks. The audio is largely missing between 04:31 and 04:36. He describes projects in Region E, calls the city a construction site, welcomes the new Joburg Market CEO and its R11.7 billion turnover, and urges the Mayoral Committee to deal with SEDA. He closes with political jibes at the DA.
Also discussed: ActionSA, EFF and ANC on Economic Development cluster (22 July 2026) · UDM and FF Plus on Economic Development and JPC (26 March 2025)
Report an error - 04:39:32
ActionSA (Cllr Xulu) on Economic Development entities
Cllr Xulu says the reports show strong numbers on paper, but residents in Region A still lack water and face unsafe public spaces. She compares Cape Town's drought, Ekurhuleni outages and Durban's decay. She says the Tourism Company's surplus stems from underspending and loan interest, and that ActionSA notes the items.
Report an error - 04:45:13
PA and EFF on Economic Development
The PA notes the report, urges focus on citizens' interests and economic growth, and refers to challenges posed by illegal foreigners. The EFF speaker notes the department achieved 16 of 21 KPIs and R26.8 billion in investment. She criticises only 45 of 500 smart trading permits issued and the underspent budgets.
Report an error - 04:50:20
ACDP, UIM and UDM on Economic Development
The ACDP commends the 100% SDBIP achievement, says the departmental KPIs achieved are 10 not 11 (71% not 76%), and puts two questions to the MMC on smart cards and reform action plans. UIM raises youth unemployment and non-functional skills centres and notes the report. UDM welcomes the investment and EPWP results and calls for faster capital spending and smart card rollout.
Report an error - 04:59:16
DA (Cllr Reddy) on Johannesburg Property Company
Cllr Reddy says JPC failed its own KPIs, still has unfinalised leases and has delayed the Metro House PPP. He says the R26 million perimeter wall awarded to JOSHCO is now due in December 2025, and that supported SMMEs have declined to about 370. He calls on JPC to adopt a business turnaround strategy and is cut off when his time expires.
Also discussed: DA and ActionSA on JPC and Metro Centre; point about animal references (26 March 2025) · UDM and FF Plus on Economic Development and JPC (26 March 2025) · Debate on property items: Metro Centre redevelopment feasibility study (item 78) (27 March 2025)
Report an error - 05:03:38
Speaking time dispute and MMC Mnisi's missing speech
The Speaker says a councillor's speaking time had been donated to Cllr Bolani, and then calls MMC Mnisi to respond. The MMC reports that she saved the wrong version of her speech and is missing it. The Chair of Chairs disputes who donated time to whom, and the Speaker says Cllr Bolani spoke for 9 minutes 58 seconds.
Report an error - 05:05:05
Economic Development reply and report noted
An MMC replying on the Economic Development report acknowledged underspending and delays to the informal traders policy caused by litigation. The MMC said National Treasury had issued the appointment letter for the Metro Centre technical adviser, and that the Alex Automotive Hub was complete with an anchor tenant, AIDC, showing interest of about R6 million. The MMC also said the city's asset register needs digitising and that no informal trading permits will be issued until the policy system launches. The member in charge then asked council to note the report, and the recommendations were agreed.
MhlongoAIC1 unidentified
Report an error - 05:12:08
Items 13-15: Health and Social Development performance, opening debate
The chair introduced the Health and Social Development fourth-quarter performance reports (items 13 and 14) with the committee oversight report (item 15). Cllr Amad tabled the reports. ActionSA raised fleet problems and unprocessed invoices in Health. The DA criticised only 84 homeless people being placed in shelters. An EFF speaker noted both reports.
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Report an error - 05:22:33
Items 13-15: further party contributions
The ACDP asked how health awareness programmes are evaluated and what is done about non-compliant premises and schools. The PA described a crisis in the healthcare system, GOOD commended outcomes while criticising budget squeeze, and UIM raised nurse shortages and a 0% sanitary pad target. The IFP and UDM noted the reports, with the UDM calling for investment in clinics.
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Report an error - 05:38:36
Items 13-15: ANC and DA contributions
An ANC councillor commended the Health Department's improvement but noted concerns about budget, nurse salary disparities and fleet. The DA said KPI percentages mask the actual conditions in clinics and criticised funding diversions. Another ANC councillor commended Social Development's 90% performance and told the DA to fix Cape Town first.
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Report an error - 05:47:47
Items 13-15: MMC response and recommendations
MMC Mabaso said the comments were received and would be submitted to the relevant MMC, and asked council to note the report. The member in charge asked council to note it. The chair read out the recommendation pages and asked whether the items were agreed.
Report an error - 05:49:13
Items 16-18: Human Settlements and JOSHCO, opening debate
The chair introduced the Human Settlements and JOSHCO fourth-quarter performance reports (items 16 and 17) read with the oversight report (item 18). Cllr Mpolobosho tabled them. The ACDP listed unresolved audit findings, no serviced sites delivered and weak repairs. The IFP urged formalisation and electrification of informal settlements, and the UDM acknowledged achievements while proposing alternative energy, ring-fenced budgets and a JOSHCO revenue strategy.
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Report an error - 05:59:32
Items 16-18: DA, PA and ActionSA contributions
The DA said the department failed to meet more than half of its KPIs for a third consecutive quarter and urged a detailed turnaround plan. The PA welcomed 556 units and the Southern Farms project and raised Helen Joseph Hostel. ActionSA raised bucket toilets, tenant education and JOSHCO security spend.
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Report an error - 06:07:22
Items 16-18: EFF, DA and ANC contributions
The EFF noted only nine of 21 targets achieved and JOSHCO's R525 million deficit, and called for land expropriation without compensation. The DA criticised JOSHCO's finances, repeated reports, overdraft and CEO turnover. The ANC highlighted the Southern Farms project and Tanganani Development Zone and noted the report. A quote by Eugène Terre'Blanche was read into the record.
Report an error - 06:23:10
Items 16-18: MMC reply and recommendations
MMC Mabaso explained that a R12 million provincial grant was tied to buying a wetland parcel. He said Johannesburg Water had procured a contractor for Helen Joseph Hostel's sewer spillages, and that a report on alternative sanitation had gone to EAC. He said Eskom electrification could not be reported because of audit evidence rules, and that JOSHCO rental collection had improved. The member in charge asked council to note the items and the chair put the recommendations to the house.
Report an error - 06:30:08
Condolences to Councillor Mabuke
The chair conveyed the chamber's condolences to Councillor Mabuke, who had lost a sister and a child in an accident, and acknowledged that he was still sitting through the meeting.
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Report an error - 06:30:46
Items 19-20: City Manager's Office report introduced
The chair introduced the Office of the City Manager performance report (item 19) read with the governance committee oversight report (item 20). Cllr Magwentshu tabled them and stressed that the city has no permanent City Manager, calling for an urgent appointment.
Also discussed: Item 17: EFF and ActionSA on vacancies and the City Manager post (2 September 2025) · Items 19 and 20 read in; point on debating oversight reports (30 September 2025) · Items 19 and 20: ANC debate (30 September 2025)
Report an error - 06:34:36
Items 19-20: DA, ACDP, IFP, ANC and PA contributions
The DA noted missing performance management scorecards and said it governs differently, with a DA councillor donating one minute of time. The ACDP commended a 2% improvement and put questions on the GFIS war room timeline and staff rotation. The IFP flagged under- and overspending across groups and the lack of a City Manager. The ANC acknowledged the Executive Mayor's high-impact service delivery programme. The PA said the results do not reflect reality on basic services.
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Report an error - 06:46:46
Items 19-20: DA, ActionSA and EFF contributions
The DA described the city as on autopilot without a permanent City Manager and an absentee mayor. ActionSA asked why the mayor had not ensured a permanent City Manager since December 2024 and criticised a R4 billion diversion from Johannesburg Water. The EFF noted the report with concern and made four recommendations including urgent permanent appointment and consequence management.
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Report an error - 06:57:07
Item 19-20: DA speech on Group Communications and Marketing
A DA councillor spoke on the Group Communications and Marketing report, criticising its focus on branding over service delivery. She cited the Speaker's golf tournament opening shot as a listed highlight and quoted trending hashtags, including one using the word 'voetsek' about the Executive Mayor. The remarks triggered uproar in the chamber.
Report an error - 06:58:55
Chamber disorder and break
Shouting broke out in the chamber and the chair called repeatedly for order, saying the language could not be tolerated and had been recorded. The chair named several DA councillors and gave the podium to Councillor Mofokeng. The disorder continued, and the chair asked for a 10-minute break.
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Report an error - 07:26:25
Resumption, whippery report, Ethics referral and adjournment
After the break the chair struggled to restore order, called for absent members to return, and asked the Chief Whip to report on caucus whips' discussions. The chair then ruled that the councillor whose speech provoked the uproar would be referred to Ethics. Item 19 was not finished because an ANC speaker and replies remained, so the chair adjourned council to resume the next day. Councillor Rahn was given a microphone to speak last.
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Promises
7Commitments 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, 6 with no date. Overdue first; dates are AI readings of what was said; tap or hover a label for how. All promises.
Overdue by 398 daysMlungisi Mabaso · MMC for Human Settlements
Official record: SDBIP 2026/27 (AI-matched)
06:26:08· by before the end of this week· Report an error
Not raised again in 16 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote · official record (1)
“So I will be going there before the end of this week.”
- Official record SDBIP 2026/27, p.119: “Helen Josephs Refurbishment and Upgrading of Womens Hostel” · R 1,000,000; R 26,412,080; R 2,000,000 (2026/27 MTREF)Plan for July 2026 to June 2027; online since Monday, 1 June 2026. AI-matched, not yet checked by a person.
No dateMargeret Sheron Arnolds · AIC
01:54:52· by next meeting· Report an error
Not raised again in 16 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“you will definitely get it in the next meeting as to how are we going to deal with her”
No dateMargeret Sheron Arnolds · AIC
The Speaker undertook to look into the format for recording dissent in the minutes.
Not raised again in 16 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“Thank you Councillor Fourie-Shawe we will look into that.”
No dateTebogo Nkokou · MMC for Community Development
The department will consider the councillors' recommendations and respond to them in writing.
Not raised again in 16 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“the relevant department will indeed look into that and will get back to you in writing.”
No dateEunice Mgcina · MMC for Development Planning
Suspended Development Planning projects will be attended to once budget becomes available.
Official record: JDA Q2 2025/26 report (AI-matched)
04:14:28· by as soon as budget is available· Report an error
Latest: Said in progress at a later sitting, 27 August 2026 (AI judgment)
Evidence: quote · 3 later sittings · official record (3)
“we will definitely attend to that as soon as there's budget available for those projects.”
- Raised againDA's Stewart on JDA, Development Planning and committee recommendations · 2 December 2025
- Late or droppedTabling of the Development Planning Section 79 committee oversight report · 22 July 2026
- In progressOral question: New Turffontein Clinic · 27 August 2026
- Official record JDA Q2 2025/26 report, p.78: “Project suspended” · Project suspended at 68% (phase 1) due to insufficient budget; SDP and building plans not approved, WULA rejectedOctober to December 2025; online since Wednesday, 4 March 2026. AI-matched, not yet checked by a person.
- Official record JDA Q2 2025/26 report, p.79: “52% progress against contractor’s programme. Project suspended” · 52% progress against contractor's programme; suspended due to insufficient budgetOctober to December 2025; online since Wednesday, 4 March 2026. AI-matched, not yet checked by a person.
- Official record JDA Q2 2025/26 report, p.79: “Project suspended at a progress of 82% completion” · Suspended at 82% completion due to insufficient budget; building plans not approvedOctober to December 2025; online since Wednesday, 4 March 2026. AI-matched, not yet checked by a person.
No dateEunice Mgcina · MMC for Development Planning
04:16:30· by once evidence is received· Report an error
Not raised again in 16 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“once we get that evidence, we will be able to act.”
No dateMlungisi Mabaso · MMC for Human Settlements
Not raised again in 16 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“We will submit to the MMC all the submissions that have been made by colleagues.”
Decisions
12What council approved, rejected or put off.
- 00:10:39
Applications for leave of absencenoted
The Speaker moved that the apologies be noted with no further objection.
- 01:05:59
Item 65: Changes in membership of the various Section 79 committeesnoted
Council noted the change of membership, which was elevated ahead of the chairperson elections.
- 01:22:37
Item 6: Election of chairperson of Section 79 Public Safety Committeeapproved
Cllr Helen Makhuba (IFP) was elected with 130 votes against 68 for Cllr Maila, with 27 abstentions.
- 01:33:37
Item 6: Election of chairperson of Section 79 Finance Committeeapproved
Cllr Cook was elected with 132 votes against 68 for Cllr Santana, with 27 abstentions.
- 01:45:56
Item 6: Election of chairperson of Section 79 Environment and Infrastructure Services Committeeapproved
Cllr Ngoepe was elected with 132 votes against 68 for Cllr Meyers, with 27 abstentions.
- 02:40:40
Items 1 to 4: Community Development performance and oversight reports (recommendations on pages 1.32, 2.10, 3.20 and 4.11)approved
The Speaker put the recommendations as agreed and thanked councillors, with no objection recorded in the transcript.
- 04:19:24
Items 5, 6 and 7: Development Planning Section 79 oversight report, and fourth quarter reports of Development Planning and JDAapproved
The Speaker asked whether the recommendations on pages 5.6, 6.5 and 7.12 were agreed and moved on to item 8, with no objection recorded in the transcript.
- 05:12:02
Items before item 13 (recommendations on pages 8.4, 9.12, 10.24, 11.5, 12.21-12.22)approved
The chair asked whether the items were agreed and was answered 'Agreed.'
- 05:48:50
Items 13, 14 and 15: Health and Social Development performance and oversight reportsapproved
The chair put the recommendations (pages 13.21, 14.4, 15.16, 15.17) to the house; no objection is audible in the transcript.
- 06:29:51
Items 16, 17 and 18: Human Settlements and JOSHCO performance and oversight reportsapproved
The chair put the recommendations to the house after the member in charge asked council to note them; no objection is audible in the transcript.
- 07:33:16
Disorder over remarks made during the Group Communications and Marketing speechreferred to Ethics
The chair ruled that the councillor whose speech caused the disorder would be taken to the Ethics committee to defend herself.
- 07:35:18
Items 19 and 20: Office of the City Manager performance and oversight reportsdeferred
Council was adjourned with the items unfinished, as a further ANC speaker was still to present, and to resume the next day.
Attendance and conduct
79Who was away and why, as said in the chamber.
Apologies read out 37
- Ill health (10)
- A. Stewart, Crichton, Hughes*, L. Nkosi, J. Ngwenya, Truluck, Louw, Mabuza, Raphadu, Unidentified councillor*
- Other reason (4)
- E. Ntshidi, S. Wissler, N. Johnson, C. Mohlala
- Arriving late (10)
- Loyiso Masuku, Dyers, Mabaso, Mhlongo, Ponsonby, Kunene, Mgcina, Maswazi, Mabaso, Sekwaila
- Party business (1)
- Pietersen*
* Name as heard; not matched to exactly one councillor.
Warned or stopped by the chair 21
- 00:05:00
Smit: Chair asked him to take his seat before the quorum count.
- 01:08:17
Zigebe: Chair asked them to stop disturbing council.
- 01:08:17
Mhlongo: Chair asked them to stop disturbing council.
- 01:52:07
Christians: Chair refused further points of order.
- 01:52:07
May*: Chair told her to stop.
- 02:12:33
Chair asked ActionSA members to keep decorum.
- 04:02:44
Unnamed councillor: Speaker was told 40 seconds of speaking time remained.
- 04:06:00
Unnamed councillor: Chair told the speaker to sit so a point could be heard.
- 04:07:28
Unnamed councillor: Chair ordered a councillor to switch off the microphone and sit down.
- 04:25:11
Unnamed councillor: Speaker was told 23 seconds of speaking time remained.
- 04:29:57
Unnamed councillor: Speaker was told 24 seconds of speaking time remained.
- 05:03:11
Unnamed councillor: Speaker was told 20 seconds of speaking time remained.
- 05:03:31
Unnamed councillor: Chair cut off the speaker because the time had expired.
- 05:10:43
Chair warns the replying MMC that one minute of speaking time remains.
- 06:10:55
Chair warns the speaker of 30 seconds remaining.
- 06:15:36
Chair tells the speaker their time has run out.
- 06:39:52
Chair warns the speaker of 30 seconds remaining.
- 06:49:15
Chair warns the speaker of 45 seconds remaining.
- 06:56:55
Chair warns the speaker of 20 seconds remaining.
- 06:59:48
Rahn: Chair rebukes councillors during the uproar after a remark in a DA speech.
- 06:59:48
Avant-Smith: Chair rebukes councillors during the uproar after a remark in a DA speech.
MMC or Mayor not present for their business 3
- 00:58:15
Executive Mayor absent for written questions; Leader of Executive Business responded.
- 02:32:44
A speaker greeted the Executive Mayor as absent from the house at this point.
- 05:24:03
Speaker asks about the Health and Social Development MMC, who appears not to be present for questions on items 13 to 15.
Sound or equipment problem 17
- 00:13:40
Rahn*: Livestream feed patchy with poor sound; IT working on it.
- 01:36:04
Microphone problem for a nominator; chair asked to use another mic.
- 01:36:43
Chair asked IT to check the faulty microphones.
- 02:09:23
Zigebe*: Chair asked him to speak into his mic as he was very soft.
- 02:29:35
Chair could not hear the EFF speaker because of mic position.
- 03:51:50
Chair asked the speaker to speak into the microphone.
- 04:30:46
A councillor's microphone was not working and another or a roving mic was suggested.
- 04:43:07
Xulu*: Chair asked the speaker to adjust the microphone position.
- 04:48:04
Wilskut*: Chair checked whether the councillor's microphone was still on.
- 05:04:24
A speaker was told to switch off one microphone and try the next one.
- 05:16:13
A councillor's microphone was not working and another was tried.
- 05:22:56
Ndou*: The councillor's microphone was still on and had to be switched off.
- 05:35:49
Nkomo*: The councillor's microphone was left on during another speaker.
- 05:41:27
Mphaho*: Microphone left on after the councillor's speech.
- 06:11:24
Nenemba*: Chair asks whether the councillor's microphone is switched off.
- 06:45:05
The speaker was hard to hear because of low microphone volume.
- 07:30:02
Chair asks for a roving microphone and for the microphones to be checked.
Not ready when called 1
- 05:03:58
Nomoya Mnisi: When called, the MMC said she had saved over her speech and was missing it.
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