Thursday, 26 February 2026 · 8 h 26 min · 1 video · 2021–2026 council
36th Ordinary Council Meeting
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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 (34)
- ‖Adjourned or paused (6)
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.
Council elected MMC Loyiso Masuku as Deputy Executive Mayor; she was the only candidate, and the DA announced it would not take part in the election. 02:18:13 The 2025/26 operating adjustment budget and related Items 18 to 21 were deferred to a special sitting after FF+ and DA objections that they were loaded overnight, and a legal opinion. 04:25:58 04:37:08
The upper limits of councillors' salaries and allowances for 2025/26 were approved by show of hands, 98 for, 85 against and 30 abstaining, after the EFF rejected the report. 07:54:10 07:56:21 A recount was requested, but the chair moved on without one. 07:56:21 Four motions of no confidence lapsed or were withdrawn; the one against the Executive Mayor fell away because its proposer was absent. 08:08:55
The Executive Mayor apologised for prolonged water outages, especially in Wards 66 and 118, and said the City will raise at least R13 billion to replace 2,600 km of water pipes. 00:24:59 00:57:57 In debate on four in-year financial reports, which were noted, the FF+, DA and EFF questioned a R3 billion Standard Bank loan; MMC Masuku said it came to Council in May 2025. 02:45:21 02:53:49 02:59:29 03:23:33 03:30:24
A 30-minute caucus break ran much longer, and the sitting ended with the chair stopping an altercation and warning councillors they were live on Facebook. 01:02:50 01:42:34 08:13:35 08:23:54
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: Masuku elected Deputy Executive Mayor; adjustment budget deferred to special sitting
In brief
- 34 decisions: 16 approved, 11 noted or other, 6 deferred or withdrawn, 1 rejected.
- 6 questions to the executive: 5 partly answered, 1 deferred (AI-judged).
- 11 promises on record, including: The Speaker said the faulty chamber seats are being fixed and should be ready by the next council sitting.
- 44 apologies read out. Not present when called: 7; Sound or equipment problem: 5; Not ready when called: 2; Warned or stopped by the chair: 15; MMC or Mayor not present for their business: 2.
Chapters
53What was discussed, in order. Click a time to watch.
- 00:00:35
Opening, additional urgent items and quorum count
The Speaker opened the 36th Ordinary Council Meeting at the Constance Connie Bapela Chamber and welcomed those present. She said she had agreed to Executive and Legislature requests to add urgency reports as items 22 and 23. She allowed 10 minutes for legal staff to count councillors against the register to confirm quorum, and said the faulty chamber seats should be fixed by the next sitting.
Report an error - 00:12:35
Leave of absence and apologies
The Speaker read out leave applications, including a maternity leave, ill-health absences, late arrivals and early departures (some for Ramadan). Caucus representatives from the DA, FF+, EFF, IFP, ActionSA, ACDP, PA and ANC then updated the list from the floor. Council was asked whether it adopted the apologies.
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Report an error - 00:20:02
Official notices: birthdays, DA PR seat change and late speaker names
The Speaker wished councillors with February birthdays well. She announced that DA PR councillor Rahn (Schroeder) had resigned and been replaced by Cllr Graham De Kock. The DA said the agenda items 18 to 23 were loaded only at 10:00 the previous night and asked to submit speaker names late, which the Speaker allowed. There was light-hearted banter about birthdays and surnames.
ArnoldsAICAvant-SmithDASithembiso ZunguDa RochaDA
Report an error - 00:24:59
Statement by the Executive Mayor on water supply
The Executive Mayor apologised to residents, especially in Wards 66 and 118, for prolonged water outages. He outlined the Brixton Reservoir and tower, pipe replacement and reservoir building in Midrand, refurbishment of 19 reservoirs, and plans to ring-fence a share of water revenue. He said the City was engaging the DBSA, the African Development Bank and Afreximbank on funding, and thanked ward councillors for dealing with the crisis.
Also discussed: Statement by the Executive Mayor (30 March 2026)
Report an error - 00:32:55
Confirmation of minutes of the 35th Ordinary Meeting
The minutes of the 35th Ordinary Meeting of 29 January 2026 were tabled with one speaker. The DA's Cllr Fourie-Shawe said they were a true reflection but asked that Cllr Hughes's absence be recorded as maternity leave. The minutes were moved, seconded and confirmed.
Report an error - 00:33:55
Oral question to the MMC for Transport on Bram Fischerville roads
Cllr Bolani asked MMC Kunene why a memorandum he signed on 10 April 2024 promising tarring and storm water drainage in Bram Fischerville Ward 49 has not been implemented. Kunene said JRA was finalising tender documents for gravel-road upgrades in the ward, that budget is inadequate, and that the signature was subject to budget availability. He also spoke about internally built roads and a PIE Act motion. Bolani said he was not satisfied with the answer.
Report an error - 00:43:21
Ruling on follow-up questions by other councillors
Cllr Christians asked under Rule 108(6) to put a follow-up to Bolani's question. The Speaker, after consulting, ruled that Rule 108 does not allow one councillor to follow up another's question. She said she retained discretion but the question belonged to someone else.
Report an error - 00:45:56
Questions for written reply
The Executive Mayor said written replies had been loaded on the councillors' portal. The Speaker noted that no councillor indicated they were missing.
Report an error - 00:46:39
Executive Mayor's Question Time: infrastructure decay and water (EFF)
Cllr Mosehla (EFF) asked what measurable interventions are addressing decaying water and sanitation infrastructure, and raised the broken charging points and Midrand water. The Mayor said 19 reservoirs are being refurbished and new reservoirs are being built in Midrand, with a National Treasury service entity reform grant of about R400 million. He said only 84 km of pipes could be replaced this year and the City is trying to escalate to 2,600 km. Mosehla argued the main problem is water loss and sewer spillages.
Report an error - 00:57:57
Executive Mayor's Question Time: Johannesburg Water Turnaround Plan (DA)
Cllr Meyers (DA) asked how much of the R700 million loan had actually reached Johannesburg Water and whether the Mayor remained committed to the Turnaround Plan. The Mayor said the plan is on track, that about R1.7 billion plus R500 million has been deployed, and that the City aims to raise R13 billion. In a follow-up Meyers asked for a guarantee of ring-fencing revenue in the new financial year; the Mayor replied only that R400 million from National Treasury had already arrived.
Also discussed: Item 69: concerns on Johannesburg Water plan (24 June 2026) · Budget speech: electricity, water and waste services (27 May 2026)
Report an error - 01:02:50
Caucus break requests
The EFF asked for a 15-minute caucus break and ActionSA and the DA each asked for 30 minutes. The Speaker ruled a single 30-minute break, with council due back at 12:30 sharp. The break ran much longer, and the three caucuses then reported back that they were ready to continue.
MogapiEFFMunyayiActionSAAvant-SmithDA
Report an error - 01:41:30
Request for caucus rooms
Cllr Sifumba asked the Speaker for proper caucus rooms for councillors. The Speaker said the Legislature has asked for budget for this and will do it, but as a long-term project.
Report an error - 01:42:34
Election of Chairperson of Section 79 Health and Social Development Committee
One nomination was received: Cllr Magwentshu nominated Cllr Mogapi, seconded by Cllr Zigebe. Mogapi accepted. With no other nominations, the Speaker declared Mogapi the Chairperson of the committee.
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Also discussed: Nomination and election of Finance Section 79 chairperson (26 August 2026) · Election of Chairperson of the Section 79 Public Safety Committee (30 January 2025)
Report an error - 01:47:19
Election of Deputy Executive Mayor: legal procedure and IEC preparations
The Speaker outlined Schedule 3 of the Municipal Structures Act for electing a Deputy Executive Mayor, and the IEC explained its role, ballots (275), accepted ID documents and nomination forms. Cllr Mosehla complained that charging points are not working. Cllr Christians asked about the by-election winner, and the Speaker said she had no official IEC notice and would announce and swear in the councillor once she did. Cllr Simonse suggested lunch while the IEC set up.
ArnoldsAICMosehlaEFFChristiansDASimonsePA
Also discussed: Item 102 (urgent): Nomination of Municipal Electoral Officer and Deputy Electoral Officers (31 March 2026) · IEC explains election procedure and nomination forms are collected (3 July 2025) · Item 7: Election of the Chief Whip – legal framework (28 August 2025)
Report an error - 02:18:13
Nominations and election of the Deputy Executive Mayor
The DA announced it would not take part in the election. Two valid nomination forms, each with a nominator and two seconders, named MMC Loyiso Masuku, and the DA's third form was a protest note. The nominators, seconders and Masuku read their forms into the record. As the only candidate, Masuku was declared Deputy Executive Mayor, and the Speaker said she would be sworn in within the hour.
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Report an error - 02:28:57
Recommendations to council: order of business
The Speaker moved to recommendations to council and planned lunch and the Deputy Executive Mayor's swearing-in. The Executive asked to withdraw Item 9, to have the four Section 71 in-year reports read together, and to take budget items 19 and 20 immediately afterwards. The Speaker agreed to this sequence, and the Chair of Chairs tabled the Legislature's recommendations.
Report an error - 02:33:40
Items 1 to 4: MFMA in-year financial reports (Sept to Dec 2025)
The four MFMA in-year financial reports were read together. ActionSA's Cllr Nkonyeni lost his slot after laptop problems and was skipped. Cllr Mkhonza (ACDP) then began his speech, congratulating MMC Masuku on becoming Deputy Executive Mayor. The part ends mid-speech.
Also discussed: Item 4: MFMA in-year financial report to 31 August 2025 (begins) (30 October 2025) · Item 50: MFMA In-Year Financial Report to 31 December 2024 (27 March 2025) · Item 50: MFMA in-year report to 31 December 2024 (27 March 2025)
Report an error - 02:39:25
Items 1-4: ACDP on Section 71 in-year reports
An ACDP councillor congratulated the new Deputy Executive Mayor and raised the cash flow trend in the Section 71 reports. The councillor asked the MMC for Finance and Group CFO to clarify an apparent inconsistency on page 2.3 about outflows exceeding inflows. The councillor asked that the monthly reports go to the Section 79 Committee at the same time as Treasury, and urged recovery of the over R2.2 billion owed by organs of state.
Also discussed: ANC on Section 71 reports (25 June 2026) · Items 1 and 2: ANC on the Section 71 reports (26 August 2026)
Report an error - 02:45:21
Items 1-4: FF+ on R3 billion Standard Bank loan and cash position
Cllr Boer said none of the first eight items had been tabled at the Section 79 Oversight Committee. He raised high trade payables, City Power's overdraft and the Eskom winter tariffs. He said the R3 billion short-term Standard Bank loan never came to Council for approval and that collection rates and non-revenue water are serious problems.
Report an error - 02:53:49
Items 1-4: DA on expenditure, loan approval and cost containment
Cllr Santana said revenue was stable but expenditure grew to 4% over budget by December. He asked who approved the R3 billion short-term loan and said no term sheet or interest rate came to Council. He warned of a cash flow crisis, creditors being paid late and the personal liability of councillors who pass unfunded items.
Also discussed: Items 1 and 2: DA on city finances (26 August 2026) · Item 1 debate: ANC and MMC Finance support (18 June 2025) · Item 7: ATM and UDM support the loan (30 January 2025)
Report an error - 02:59:29
Items 1-4: EFF on underspending, debtors and financial sustainability
Cllr Zitha criticised low capital spending, a debtors book of about R66.9-70.6 billion, falling cash and the use of a R3 billion short-term loan. She also raised overtime and unpaid security guards, and called for cuts to wasteful spending, a freeze on overtime abuse and faster infrastructure spending.
Also discussed: DA on Section 71 reports (25 June 2026) · IFP's Cllr Makhuba on financial management and Public Safety (28 May 2026) · EFF's Cllr Khonkhobe on the budget (28 May 2026)
Report an error - 03:09:01
Items 1-4: ANC on progress and areas of concern
Cllr Ngema congratulated the newly elected Deputy Executive Mayor and spoke on Items 1 to 4. She acknowledged liquidity pressure, slow capital spending and declining collection rates, and said reliance on borrowing is not a long-term solution. She said financial controls and MFMA compliance remained in place, and the ANC noted the reports. Cllr Cook briefly raised a point of order asking to speak before the ANC on Item 4.
Report an error - 03:15:51
Item 4: GOOD on December 2025 in-year report
Cllr Cook said the debtor book stands at about R71.9 billion, mostly older than 90 days. He cited rising debt impairment, overtime-driven employee costs, bulk electricity above projections and variances in municipal entities. He said the City is financially stretched rather than collapsing, and that the report must inform corrective action.
Also discussed: DA on Section 71 reports (25 June 2026) · City finances and asset disposal (20 May 2026) · Item 70: EFF and ANC (24 June 2026)
Report an error - 03:18:57
Items 1-4: Councillor on billing, entity reform and accountability
A councillor said the City's revenue problem is partly a governance and leadership problem, citing incorrect billing, disconnections and estimated bills. The councillor criticised employee costs and customer service, and called for turnarounds at JDA, Metrobus, JRA and JOSHCO. The speaker called for 'Operation Fix Johannesburg'. The transcript attributes this speech to MMC Masuku, but the content and the chair's remarks suggest another councillor.
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Report an error - 03:23:33
Items 1-4: MMC Finance replies to the debate
MMC Masuku said reports go to National Treasury within 10 days and to Council as soon as they are available. She said the R3 billion Standard Bank facility came to Council in May 2025 as part of the transactional banking contract. She said the City Manager will impose a moratorium on non-service-delivery posts, and collection is being strengthened with National Treasury's transversal contract. She asked Council to note the reports.
Report an error - 03:30:24
Items 1-4 noted and lunch adjournment
The Speaker put Items 1, 2, 3 and 4 to Council as items for noting, and they were noted. She then adjourned for lunch for 45 minutes, with a return stated as 3:15.
Report an error - 04:25:58
Item 18 (adjustment budget): objections to late urgency items
After the break, the Speaker moved to the elevated items starting with Item 18, the 2025/26 operating adjustment budget. Cllr Boer asked that it be withdrawn because it was loaded overnight. Cllr De Lange said no adjustment budget had ever been loaded overnight, and the Chair of Chairs reminded the house that the DA whip had said it would ask for a caucus break. The FF+ asked for a three-hour caucus break and printed copies, and Cllr Christians warned of legal action and asked for a special meeting. An executive member said the executive was not withdrawing its reports.
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Also discussed: Debate on item 55: 2024/25 adjustment budget (55A, 55B, 55C) (13 March 2025)
Report an error - 04:37:08
Legal consultation, break and withdrawal of Items 18-21
The Speaker adjourned for about 10 minutes to consult the legal teams, and said printing was not possible because the Council is moving to paperless. After a long break she reported a legal opinion and withdrew the adjustment budget items. She said a special council sitting would be called so councillors have time to read them. The STC then read into the record that Items 18, 19, 20 and 21 are deferred.
ArnoldsAICEcheozonjokuDANkonyeniActionSA
Report an error - 05:00:40
Item 5: SCM Acquisition Status Report (Oct-Dec 2025)
Councillors debated the report on three training tenders worth about R3.22 million. ActionSA asked how training outcomes would be assessed, the ACDP found no issues, and the DA said the report lacked narrative detail. The EFF called for the abolition of tenders and insourcing, and the ANC noted the report while asking for transparency and value for money. MMC Masuku thanked the SCM officials and asked Council to note the report. The Speaker then moved to recommendations and refused Cllr Mkhonza further input.
ShaiActionSAHarrisACDPNeuren PietersenDANethambaEFFModupiANCLoyiso MasukuANCMkhonzaACDP
Report an error - 05:16:10
Item 6: SCM Operational Status Report (Oct-Dec 2025)
ActionSA questioned R1 billion in direct purchases against R1.7 million in stock purchases, R26 million of stock marked for deletion and 33 contracts expiring in 2026. The ACDP asked about the return on the debt-collection panel contract. The DA said it would note the report with strong reservations and criticised stock volatility and the lack of analysis. Cllr Boer gave up his turn and the Speaker called Cllr Nethamba of the EFF as the part ended.
ShaiActionSAHarrisACDPNeuren PietersenDABoerFF+
Also discussed: Item 76: Group Strategic SCM Operational Status Report (Q3) (25 June 2026) · Item 5: Supply Chain Management operational status report (29 January 2026) · Item 12: Group SCM Operational Status Report (April-June 2026) (30 September 2026)
Report an error - 05:30:02
Item 6: Supply chain status report – stock marked for deletion (EFF)
An EFF councillor spoke on the Operational Supply Chain Management Status Report. They raised the R26 million of stock marked for deletion and referred to the Group Forensic Investigation Service. They asked who was responsible and demanded a timeline, regular progress reports to Council and disciplinary and criminal action.
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Also discussed: Item 5: Supply Chain Management operational status report (29 January 2026) · Item 44: ANC on stock and consequence management (30 September 2025) · Item 46: Supply Chain Management operational status report (Jan–Mar 2025) (31 July 2025)
Report an error - 05:34:06
Item 6: ANC response on supply chain performance
Cllr Modupi for the ANC said the report shows procurement working at scale, with contract expiries tracked and no cancelled construction bids. He acknowledged high-value direct purchases and the R26.2 million of stock marked for deletion as areas needing attention. The ANC noted the report.
Report an error - 05:38:04
Item 6: MMC reply, racial politics exchange and adoption
MMC Masuku said the city is now using the National Treasury collection panel after the specialised debt collection panel expired. She defended the Executive Mayor's turnaround strategy and criticised opposition leadership aspirations. Cllr Christians objected to racial politics in the house. The item was agreed.
Report an error - 05:41:02
Item 7: Supply chain deviation and ratification report – Piotrans Regulation 36 deviation
Councillors debated the single deviation: R383.6 million for Piotrans to run Rea Vaya Phase 1A for up to 24 months. ActionSA, ACDP, DA and EFF criticised the lack of competitive procurement and planning, and the EFF questioned the report's zero-deviation figures against Annexures A–C. The ANC supported noting the report with calls for progress updates and a procurement timeline.
ShaiActionSAHarrisACDPNeuren PietersenDANethambaEFFModupiANC
Report an error - 06:01:18
Item 7: Deputy Mayor's reply and noting
The Executive Deputy Mayor said the Piotrans tender has been awarded and the new provider will be delivered by the end of the year. She welcomed councillors' comments and asked Council to note the report. The item was noted.
Report an error - 06:02:13
Item 8: Third generation District Development Model One Plan – opening speakers
ActionSA noted the plan. Cllr Harris said it does not address the housing waiting list, migration or the exclusion of the construction sector, and noted it with reservations.
Report an error - 06:06:06
Dispute over sharing speaking time between parties
Cllr Magwentshu asked to give his minutes to Cllr Zigebe, who is from another party. The presiding officer refused, citing the agreement at the last sitting that time is shared only within the same party. Cllr Gwamanda asked her to reconsider and she said she had already ruled. Cllr Magwentshu noted the report.
MagwentshuATMGwamandaAl Jama-ahZigebeUDM
Also discussed: Points of order over DA speech and speaking time (31 March 2026)
Report an error - 06:08:29
Item 8: UDM and DA positions on the One Plan
Cllr Zigebe said the One Plan must translate into budget lines and SDBIP targets and be monitored for financial risk, and noted the report. Cllr Wax said the DA cannot support the District Development Model. He argued it centralises power, adds bureaucracy, is unfunded and has not been shown to work in pilot sites, and proposed a local governance reform agenda.
Report an error - 06:19:43
Item 8: EFF, ANC and MMC on the One Plan; noting
The EFF noted the report. Cllr Modupi said the ANC supports the plan but called for costing, monitoring and regular implementation updates. MMC Masuku asked Council to approve the plan. The chair put the item as noted and Cllr Christians asked that the DA's non-support be recorded.
NethambaEFFModupiANCLoyiso MasukuANCChristiansDA
Report an error - 06:29:13
Item 10: 2026/27 IDP, medium-term budget and tariffs for public consultation – first speakers
Cllr Harris said the IDP roadshows are a box-ticking exercise and that tariffs should be consulted on separately from the budget. Cllr Magwentshu noted the report. Cllr Zigebe stressed accessibility for persons with disabilities, feedback on how inputs shape the budget, and scrutiny of the R2.7 million consultation spend.
HarrisACDPMagwentshuATMZigebeUDM
Report an error - 06:35:45
Item 10: EFF, ANC and Chair of Chairs on public participation; noting
Cllr Baloyi said the participation process is presentation-driven, relies on digital platforms and lacks feedback mechanisms. Cllr Molise complained that IDP meetings are being used as political rallies against ward councillors. The Chair of Chairs asked Council to note the report and it was noted.
Dzunisani BaloyiEFFMoliseANCMaremaANC
Report an error - 06:45:07
Item 11: Ruling on Cllr Hoén's request for aldermanship and minority report dispute
The Rules Committee chair tabled the item. The DA said its minority report was not attached to the committee report. The presiding officer said a minority report must be tabled in the committee to accompany the report, citing rule 130(2), and that this had not happened. The item was agreed and the DA's dissent was recorded.
Johannes MofokengANCEcheozonjokuDAMhlongoAICDa GamaDA
Report an error - 06:54:23
Item 12: Terms of reference for the Section 79 Finance Committee
Cllr Modupi tabled the terms of reference in place of the absent committee chair. With no speakers listed, the chair put the item and it was agreed. Cllr Boer tried to raise a point afterwards and was refused because the item had already been closed.
Also discussed: Motion 2: No confidence in Finance Committee Chair Cllr Edward (proposal and debate) (28 August 2025) · Item 14: Background paper on financial sustainability, oversight priorities (30 September 2026) · Section 79 committee report close and items 37 to 40 (27 March 2025)
Report an error - 06:57:12
Item 13: Economic Development oversight visit to De Villiers Street
Cllr Mhlongo tabled the report. The committee found permit holders subletting to foreign nationals, and praised the Department of Economic Development and JPC for cleaning up the street under the court order. Cllr Mkhonza interjected about a sleeping councillor. With no speakers, the item was agreed.
Report an error - 07:01:44
Item 14: Public Safety oversight visit to Randburg Licensing Centre
Cllr Makhuba tabled the report on the 15 January 2026 visit. No speakers were listed and the item was agreed.
Also discussed: Item 45: Public Safety visit to the Integrated Intelligence Operations Centre (30 March 2026)
Report an error - 07:03:13
Item 15: Changes in membership of Section 79 committees
The EFF, ANC and the Chief Whip of Council each asked Council to note the report. The chair put the item to the house and moved on.
Tabisa MogapiEFFNdlelaANCChaukeANC
Also discussed: Item 59: changes in membership of Section 79 committees (13 March 2025) · Item 73: changes in membership of Section 79 committees (3 December 2025) · EFF committee membership changes and item 82 (27 March 2025)
Report an error - 07:04:36
Items 16 and 17: Code of conduct investigation outcomes (in committee)
Items 16 and 17 covered investigation outcomes into alleged breaches of the code of conduct by Councillor Nofemela and Councillor Jack. Council went into committee and the gallery and cameras were removed. The discussion is not in the transcript. When it resumed, the recommendations on pages 16.4 and 17.3 were put and both items were concluded.
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Report an error - 07:47:32
Item 22: Response to Auditor-General audit findings 2024/25
The EFF noted the report. Cllr Wax said the dispute with the Auditor-General shows a governance crisis and noted the report with grave concern. MMC Masuku said disputing is a process allowed by AGSA, the GRAP 21 issue was resolved in the city's favour the day before, and three issues remain. The item was noted.
Report an error - 07:54:10
Item 23: Upper limits of salaries and allowances of councillors 2025/26
The EFF rejected the report. Cllr Wax suggested councillors donate their money to charity once it passes. The Chair of Chairs said the money is needed and asked Council to note and approve the report.
Tabisa MogapiEFFWaxDAMaremaANC
Also discussed: Item 22: Upper limits of salaries and allowances of councillors 2024/25 (28 August 2025)
Report an error - 07:56:21
Item 23: Contested voice vote and counted show of hands
After shouted responses to the voice vote, the presiding officer called a count by show of hands because the report must go to COGTA with numbers. Cllr Maila asked why the electronic system was not used. The count was 98 yes, 85 no and 30 abstentions, and a recount was requested.
Report an error - 08:08:55
Item 9: Motions of no confidence against Mayor and Section 79 chairs
The motion against the Executive Mayor fell away because the proposer was absent. The motion against Cllr Zigebe was withdrawn. The motion against Cllr Magwentshu fell away because the proposer and seconder were absent. The motion against Cllr Mpolobosho was withdrawn by Cllr Mhlari.
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Also discussed: Motion of no confidence against Section 79 Governance chair withdrawn (2 December 2025) · Motion of no confidence against the Executive Mayor withdrawn (2 December 2025) · Motion of no confidence against Health and Social Development chair withdrawn (2 December 2025)
Report an error - 08:13:35
Motion to rename Wolmarans Street; EFF caucus and deferral
The proposer is Cllr Zigebe. MMC Tshwaku asked for a five-minute EFF caucus, and the sitting paused. A councillor complained afterwards about the lack of kosher food and the chair promised to find out what happened. The proposer asked that the motion be deferred to the next meeting.
Report an error - 08:23:54
Announcements and close
The presiding officer told councillors there would be a special council sitting for the outstanding items, with notice to follow. She warned that councillors were live on Facebook during the disorder. The sitting then ended.
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Questions to the executive
6Did the Mayor or MMC answer what was asked?
- Partly answered
Item 5A Question for oral reply
- Partly answeredcommits to an action, date or amount
Item 5C Executive Mayor's Question Time
- Partly answeredcommits to an action, date or amount
Item 5C Follow-up question
- Partly answeredcommits to an action, date or amount
Item 5C Executive Mayor's Question Time
- Partly answeredcommits to an action, date or amount
Item 5C Follow-up question
- Answer deferredcommits to an action, date or amount
Item 7 Election of Deputy Executive Mayor (by-election query)
Asked by Christians02:07:53Answered by the executive02:08:10
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Promises
11Commitments 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, 8 with no date. Overdue first; dates are AI readings of what was said; tap or hover a label for how. All promises.
Due in 56 daysDada Morero · Executive Mayor
Official record: SDBIP 2026/27 (AI-matched)
00:52:17· by December 2026, alternatively about February 2027· Report an error
Latest: Said in progress at a later sitting, 20 May 2026 (AI judgment)
Evidence: quote · 1 later sitting · official record (1)
“Construction is meant to be concluded at least by December”
- In progressInner city revitalisation and Lanseria airport renaming · 20 May 2026
- Official record SDBIP 2026/27, p.126: “Midrand: Carlswald Reservoir New Reserviors CARLSWALD AH A Regional” · R 81,159,934 (2026/27)Plan for July 2026 to June 2027; online since Monday, 1 June 2026. AI-matched, not yet checked by a person.
Due in 56 daysLoyiso Masuku · Deputy Executive Mayor · MMC for Finance
The new Rea Vaya Phase 1A provider, replacing Piotrans, will be delivered by the end of the year.
Official record: SDBIP 2026/27 (AI-matched)
06:01:28· by by the end of this year· Report an error
Not raised again in 19 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote · official record (1)
“a new provider who has got the order and which will be delivered by the end of this year.”
- Official record SDBIP 2026/27, p.31: “this phase has been delayed due to a number of factors” · Phase 1C(a) delayed due to bus procurement and negotiations; Piotrans (phase 1A) under business rescue, deploying about 30 of 116 peak busesPlan for July 2026 to June 2027; online since Monday, 1 June 2026. AI-matched, not yet checked by a person.
Due the same or next dayMargeret Sheron Arnolds · AIC
The Speaker said the Deputy Executive Mayor-elect would be sworn in within the next hour.
02:28:13· by within the next hour· Report an error
Not raised again in 19 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“we will be doing your swearing-in in the next hour.”
No dateMargeret Sheron Arnolds · AIC
00:04:03· by by the next council sitting· Report an error
Not raised again in 19 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“we are busy fixing all the seats and they should be ready”
No dateDada Morero · Executive Mayor
Latest: Said in progress at a later sitting, 28 May 2026 (AI judgment)
Evidence: quote · 5 later sittings
“we need to relook at ring-fencing a particular percentage of the water revenue”
- Raised againDebate: ACDP (Cllr Harris) on the PFA and affordability · 12 March 2026
- In progressInvestment, partnerships and intergovernmental support · 20 May 2026
- In progressANC debate response · 21 May 2026 · and 1 more moment that day
- In progressBudget speech: trade-offs of a funded budget · 27 May 2026
- In progressExecutive Mayor's comments on the budget · 28 May 2026 · and 1 more moment that day
No dateDada Morero · Executive Mayor
00:28:24· R300 million annual saving· Report an error
Latest: Called late or dropped at a later sitting, 24 June 2026 (AI judgment)
Evidence: quote · 2 later sittings
“to try and focus on at least 2,600 kilometers of pipes”
- Late or droppedWater, roads and waste performance · 20 May 2026 · and 1 more moment that day
- Late or droppedItem 69: EFF supports with concern · 24 June 2026
No dateDada Morero · Executive Mayor
01:01:00· R13 billion· Report an error
Not raised again in 19 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“let's go out in the market and raise at least R13 billion”
No dateMargeret Sheron Arnolds · AIC
Not raised again in 19 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“We are going to do it, it's not short-term, it will be a long-term thing”
No dateLoyiso Masuku · Deputy Executive Mayor · MMC for Finance
Not raised again in 19 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“there will be a moratorium on positions that are not service delivery-driven”
No dateMargeret Sheron Arnolds · AIC
Not raised again in 19 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“we are going to call a special council sitting.”
No dateUnidentified councillor
Latest: Said done at a later sitting, 12 March 2026 (AI judgment)
Evidence: quote · 1 later sitting
“so you will be getting a notice of a special council sitting.”
- Done, they sayOpening, moment of silence and notice of meeting · 12 March 2026
Decisions
34What council approved, rejected or put off.
- 00:02:41
Agenda: urgency reportsapproved
The Speaker acceded to Executive and Legislature requests and added two urgency reports to the agenda as items 22 and 23.
- 00:19:43
Apologies and leave of absenceapproved
The Speaker asked council whether it adopted the apologies and, with no objection recorded, moved on to official notices.
- 00:25:29
Late submission of speakers' names for items 18 to 23approved
The Speaker told the DA it could bring speakers' names for the late-loaded items to her.
- 00:33:31
Item 4: Confirmation of minutes of the 35th Ordinary Meeting (29 January 2026)approved
The minutes were moved and seconded and confirmed, with a DA clarification that Cllr Hughes was on maternity leave.
- 00:44:54
Request by Cllr Christians for a follow-up to Cllr Bolani's oral questionrejected
The Speaker ruled that Rule 108 does not allow another councillor to follow up someone else's question.
- 01:04:15
Caucus break requests (EFF 15 min, ActionSA and DA 30 min)approved
The Speaker ruled a 30-minute break for all caucuses, with council due back at 12:30.
- 01:46:40
Item 6: Election of Chairperson, Section 79 Health and Social Development Committeeapproved
Cllr Mogapi, the only nominee, was declared Chairperson of the committee.
- 02:27:39
Item 7: Election of Deputy Executive Mayorapproved
Cllr Loyiso Masuku, the only candidate nominated, was declared duly elected Deputy Executive Mayor; the DA did not participate.
- 02:30:44
Recommendations to council: Item 9withdrawn
The Executive requested withdrawal of Item 9, and the Speaker confirmed it had been taken off the agenda.
- 02:32:13
Recommendations to council: Items 1 to 4 and order of businessapproved
The Section 71 in-year reports (Items 1 to 4) are to be read together, followed immediately by budget items 19 and 20.
- 03:30:24
Item 1 (Section 71 in-year report)noted
Council noted the first of the four Section 71 in-year reports.
- 03:30:40
Item 2 (Section 71 in-year report)noted
Council noted the report.
- 03:30:40
Item 3 (Section 71 in-year report)noted
Council noted the report.
- 03:30:40
Item 4 (Section 71 in-year report, December 2025)noted
Council noted the report after the Speaker asked 'Is it noted?' and a response of 'Noted' followed.
- 05:00:18
Items 18, 19, 20 and 21 (operating adjustment budget 2025/26 and related elevated items)deferred
After objections about late distribution and legal advice, the items were withdrawn to be taken at a special council sitting to be called.
- 05:15:06
Item 5 (SCM Acquisition Status Report, Oct-Dec 2025)noted (no vote recorded)
After the MMC asked Council to note the report, the Speaker moved to the recommendations on page 5.3 and then to the next item.
- 05:40:58
Item 6: Operational Supply Chain Management Status Reportapproved
Council agreed to the recommendations on page 6.4 after the debate and MMC reply.
- 06:02:09
Item 7: Group Strategic Supply Chain Management Deviation and Ratification Reports (Oct–Dec 2025)noted
Council noted the report, which includes the R383.6 million Piotrans Regulation 36 deviation.
- 06:28:33
Item 8: Third generation District Development Model One Plannoted
The item was put as noted for information; Cllr Christians asked that the DA's non-support be recorded.
- 06:44:56
Item 10: 2026/27 IDP, medium-term budget and tariffs report for public consultationnoted
Council noted the report for information after the debate.
- 06:53:59
Item 11: Ruling on request for aldermanship by Cllr Hoénapproved (DA dissent recorded)
The recommendations on page 11.4 were agreed; the DA asked that its dissent be recorded because its minority report was not included.
- 06:55:32
Item 12: Terms of reference for the Section 79 Finance Committeeapproved
The recommendations on page 12.2 were agreed with no speakers.
- 07:01:25
Item 13: Economic Development oversight visit to De Villiers Streetapproved
The recommendations on page 13.6 were agreed with no speakers.
- 07:02:51
Item 14: Public Safety oversight visit to Randburg Licensing Centreapproved
The recommendations on pages 14.2 to 14.3 were agreed with no speakers.
- 07:04:05
Item 15: Changes in membership of Section 79 committeesapproved
The recommendations on page 15.2 were put to the house; the transcript records no objection.
- 07:47:15
Items 16 and 17: Outcomes of investigations into alleged code of conduct breaches (Cllrs Nofemela and Jack)approved
After the in-committee session, the recommendations on pages 16.4 and 17.3 were put to Council and both items were concluded; the content of the closed discussion is not recorded.
- 07:53:55
Item 22: Progress report on response and dispute of Auditor-General findings 2024/25noted
Council noted the report, which is for information.
- 08:07:34
Item 23: Upper limits of salaries, allowances and benefits of councillors 2025/26approved
The show-of-hands count was 98 yes, 85 no and 30 abstentions; a recount was requested but none is recorded.
- 08:09:38
Motion 1: No confidence in Executive Mayor Cllr Sello Dada Morerolapsed
The proposer was absent and no seconder was present, so the motion fell away.
- 08:11:06
Motion 2: No confidence in Chairperson of Gender, Youth and People with Disabilities Committee, Cllr Zigebewithdrawn
The seconder, Cllr Hlatshwayo, withdrew the motion after the proposer was absent.
- 08:11:51
Motion 3: No confidence in Chairperson of Oversight Committee on Governance, Cllr Magwentshulapsed
Both the proposer and the seconder were absent, so the motion fell away.
- 08:13:15
Motion 4: No confidence in Chairperson of Human Settlements Oversight Committee, Cllr Mpoloboshowithdrawn
Cllr Mhlari withdrew the motion.
- 08:22:40
Motion 5: Renaming Wolmarans Street to Dr Izwilezwe Radebedeferred
The proposer asked for the motion to be deferred to the next council meeting, and the chair confirmed he had asked for deferral.
- 08:23:58
Outstanding items after the sittingdeferred
The presiding officer said a special council sitting will be held for the remaining items, with notice and date to follow.
Attendance and conduct
75Who was away and why, as said in the chamber.
Apologies read out 44
- Ill health (7)
- L. Mphefo, R. Bittkau, Chabalala, Paul Smit, Jabulani Ngwenya, Nyembe*, Precious Nkomo
- Bereavement (1)
- D. Dewes
- Arriving late (11)
- C. Fourie-Shawe, N. Mohamed, K. Jacobs, D. Steenkamp, R. Hooper, J. Karolia, Sifumba, A. Marais, M. Ncube, Khanyile, Shai
- Leaving early (14)
- A. Christians, R. Landis, T. Truluck, N. Pietersen, J. Kaldine, Chame, L. Mokoka, Themba Mabunda, Matabane, M. Van Wyk, Kunene, Lefutso, Nair, Cook
- Private business (1)
- Wissler
- Official duty (2)
- Dwayne Ponsonby, Marilyn Smouse
* Name as heard; not matched to exactly one councillor.
Not present when called 7
- 01:44:56
Zigebe: The seconder was not in the chamber when needed and the Speaker asked for him to come in.
- 06:06:06
Cook: Cook was due to speak on item 8 but was not present.
- 06:31:41
Cook: Cook was due to speak on item 10 but was not present.
- 06:47:14
Christians: Christians was not in the chamber when the speakers on item 11 were called.
- 08:10:48
Nzimande: Proposer of the no-confidence motion against Zigebe did not respond.
- 08:11:51
Sindani: Proposer of the no-confidence motion against Magwentshu was absent.
- 08:11:51
Shange: Seconder was also absent, so the motion fell off.
Sound or equipment problem 5
- 01:56:41
Cllr Mosehla reported the chamber's charging points are not working; IT said it is a maintenance matter.
- 02:12:11
The Speaker could not hear an MMC and asked them to use the microphone next to them.
- 03:10:23
The speaker checked whether his microphone was audible.
- 06:15:10
Wax*: Chair asked Wax to speak into the microphone.
- 07:58:10
Tefu*: Chair asked Tefu to switch off his microphone during the vote count.
Not ready when called 2
- 02:34:24
S. Nkonyeni: Called to speak on items 1 to 4 but not ready (laptop problems); asked to speak later and was skipped.
- 07:54:55
Wax: Chair had to prompt Wax to begin speaking on item 23 after he was called.
Warned or stopped by the chair 15
- 03:19:17
Nkonyeni: The chair interrupted the MMC's speech to rebuke Cllr Nkonyeni, then allowed him to speak.
- 04:25:58
Mutavhatsindi: The chair warned the councillor of a fine as the sitting resumed.
- 04:29:41
Avant-Smith: The chair asked the DA whip to control her caucus during the dispute over Item 18.
- 05:33:09
Unnamed councillor: Chair gave a speaking-time warning during the item 6 debate.
- 06:11:54
Unnamed councillor: Chair gave another speaking-time warning during item 8.
- 06:22:29
Chair asked councillors to stop talking while Modupi was speaking on item 8.
- 06:40:30
Unnamed councillor: Chair gave a speaking-time warning to the EFF speaker on item 10.
- 06:41:25
Chair told councillors walking in to stop talking during the item 10 speech.
- 06:48:09
Louw: Chair warned Louw that his conversation was audible and threatened a fine if he was on a phone.
- 06:56:32
Boer: Chair interrupted Boer, who was speaking on item 12 after it had been closed.
- 08:10:08
Chair called for order so the STC could be heard.
- 08:11:28
Chair called for order before the third motion.
- 08:12:32
Chair called for order before the fourth motion.
- 08:23:07
Chair stopped an altercation among councillors after the deferral request.
- 08:23:28
Chair reprimanded councillors for their conduct while the sitting was being streamed.
MMC or Mayor not present for their business 2
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