Monday, 30 March 2026 · 9 h 46 min · 1 video · 2021–2026 council
48th Extra-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 (29)
- ‖Adjourned or paused (5)
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.
In the one counted vote, Council approved the appointment of Mr Lebea as Executive Head for Social Development, with 107 votes for, 85 against and 2 abstentions. 02:14:40 02:28:59 The DA rejected the recruitment process and recorded its opposition under rule 84, ActionSA opposed it, and the ANC approved it subject to due diligence. 02:14:40 02:28:59
Several speakers withdrew words after the Speaker's prompts, including Cllr Shumba an 'outgoing' remark about the Mayor and Deputy Mayor, MMC Tshwaku 'demonic' in 'Demonic Alliance', and MMC Makhafola 'liar'. 02:44:14 07:20:03 09:05:42 DA and ActionSA councillors accused the Speaker of bias, and after a break for the Whips, the Chief Whip reported they had agreed to control their caucuses. 07:30:11 07:41:37 The Speaker said she would check the transcripts over an allegation that a councillor had said the MMC's neck would be broken. 07:28:02
The Executive Mayor promised to submit financial statements to the JSE once the Auditor-General dispute concludes, to honour PFA payments to completion, and to report on Kensington water problems at the next Council. 00:21:41
The day began with a ten-minute pause to count councillors for a quorum, and several MMCs and members in charge were absent, including the MMC for Transport. 00:00:57 03:05:37 05:08:16 06:18:08 08:09:53 09:20:27
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: Lebea appointment carried 107 yes to 85 no; indigent debtors motion 151 ayes to 3 noes
In brief
- 29 decisions: 18 approved, 7 noted or other, 3 deferred or withdrawn, 1 rejected.
- 13 promises on record, including: The City will submit its financial statements to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange once the Auditor-General dispute is concluded.
- 68 apologies read out. Warned or stopped by the chair: 35; MMC or Mayor not present for their business: 11; Not present when called: 12; Sound or equipment problem: 9.
Chapters
62What was discussed, in order. Click a time to watch.
- 00:00:57
Opening, welcome and mock Council report
The Speaker opened the 48th Extraordinary Council meeting and welcomed office-bearers and guests. She reported on a mock Council sitting held with University of Johannesburg students on the theme of voter apathy, youth and the 2026 elections. She then adjourned for ten minutes so councillors could be counted to confirm the quorum.
Report an error - 00:13:34
Apologies, late arrivals and early departures
The Speaker read out written apologies and then took further apologies, late arrivals and early-departure requests from the floor by party. Requests included MMC Masuku leaving at 12:00, the Executive Mayor at 13:00 and MMC Zungu at 14:00. The Council noted the apologies.
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Report an error - 00:20:44
Official notices
The Speaker wished councillors with March birthdays well. A DA councillor asked the house to note that Cllr Sifumba was elected Deputy Regional Chairperson at the DA Regional Congress.
Report an error - 00:21:41
Statement by the Executive Mayor
The Executive Mayor spoke about the Investment Conference in Johannesburg, the housing summit and the Eviction Bill, and delays in submitting financials to the JSE. He defended the decision to honour the PFA payments and apologised to Roodepoort residents for a four-day outage. He undertook to report on Kensington water problems at the next Council.
Also discussed: Statement by the Executive Mayor on water supply (26 February 2026)
Report an error - 00:35:59
Confirmation of minutes
The Council considered minutes of the 10th special, 36th ordinary, 46th and 47th extraordinary meetings. Cllr Mkhonza proposed correcting 'daemons' to 'demons' and withdrew an 'outgoing Executive Mayor' remark after a ruling. The DA and ANC had no changes and the minutes were confirmed.
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Report an error - 00:41:07
Patriotic Alliance caucus break
The PA asked for a 30-minute caucus and the Speaker granted it, with the house to return after the break. On resumption the Speaker complained that councillors were late back, and the caucus reported it had concluded.
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Report an error - 01:11:28
Written replies, tabling of recommendations and elevation of items
The Speaker welcomed UJ students in the gallery. In the Executive Mayor's absence the Deputy Executive Mayor said replies to written questions were loaded on the drive. Recommendations were tabled and, at the Executive's request, items 25 to 28 and then item 63 were moved to the front of the agenda.
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Report an error - 01:14:28
Items 25-27: Group Finance and GICT second-quarter performance
Councillors debated the Group Finance and Group ICT second-quarter reports. They raised weak collections, a R3.4 billion shortfall, low CAPEX spend, a high debtors' book, ICT hardware and mSCOA delays, and late reports. The Deputy Mayor said CAPEX is milestone-based and the Council calendar was approved by all parties. The Council agreed to note the reports.
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Also discussed: ACDP, PA and DA on Group Finance and GICT (22 July 2026) · Finance and GICT debate: ANC, ActionSA and DA (3 December 2025) · ActionSA, DA and FF+ on Group Finance report (22 July 2026)
Report an error - 01:44:50
Items 28-29: Office of the City Manager and governance departments
The Council debated second-quarter performance of the Office of the City Manager and related departments. Speakers raised zero CAPEX in some departments, rising employee costs, high vacancy rates, falling resolution rates and the DA's objection to in-house litigation by Legal. The Deputy Mayor noted the concerns and the Council agreed to note the reports.
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Also discussed: Items 23-24: Office of the City Manager performance (22 July 2026) · Items 19-20: City Manager's Office report introduced (29 September 2025)
Report an error - 02:14:40
Item 63: Executive Head for Social Development appointment debate
The Council debated the recruitment of Mr Lebea as Executive Head for Social Development. The DA rejected the process, citing a panel member under investigation, his qualifications and the lack of other CVs. ActionSA opposed it, the ACDP supported it with caveats, and the ANC approved it subject to due diligence. MMC Zungu defended the candidate, and points of order were raised over alleged misleading of the house.
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Report an error - 02:28:59
Item 63: vote and DA objection
The Speaker put the item to a hand vote amid disorder, rebuked latecomers raising hands and complained of ill-discipline. Two abstained, 85 voted no and 107 voted yes, so the item was carried. The DA recorded its opposition under rule 84.
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Items 1-4: Community Development, City Parks and Zoo, Joburg City Theatres tabled
The Speaker returned to the original agenda and rebuked councillors who walked out before the vote. The Secretary read items 1 to 3 and the member in charge tabled them. The PA and ACDP spoke, with the ACDP raising closed libraries, the Newclare pool and low repairs spending.
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ActionSA speech and dispute over 'outgoing' remark
Cllr Shumba spoke partly in Setswana. A councillor objected that she was repeating the 'outgoing' mayor remark, and the Speaker ordered her to withdraw. After a heated exchange she withdrew and finished, supporting the report while citing governance concerns at Joburg City Theatres and City Parks and Zoo. The Chair of Rules intervened on decorum.
Report an error - 02:52:58
Items 1-4: EFF and ANC contributions
The EFF criticised unmaintained parks, theatres that do not reach townships and activity-based indicators. The ANC acknowledged improvements, including 18,000 trees planted and about 1,000 jobs created, but said many gains show only on paper and asked for real-time oversight.
Report an error - 03:02:24
Items 1-4: MMC and member-in-charge responses; items agreed
The MMC for Community Development said the concerns were noted as areas for development and asked Council to note the report. The member in charge called the department high-performing. The recommendations on items 1 to 4 were agreed to.
Report an error - 03:05:05
Items 5-6: Group Corporate and Shared Services introduced
The Secretary to Council introduced item 5, the Group Corporate and Shared Services performance report, read with item 6, the Section 79 oversight report. The part ends as these items are introduced.
Report an error - 03:05:37
Items 5 and 6: GCSS performance assessment – tabling and party debate
A Section 79 member stood in for the absent member in charge and tabled Items 5 and 6, the GCSS performance assessment and its oversight report. The PA noted the report with concern. The IFP, DA, ActionSA, EFF and ANC raised the decline from 93% to 87%, the stalled organisational redesign over an unpaid transaction advisor, poor health and safety compliance and revenue collection problems. The ANC asked the City Manager to ensure departmental compliance, and the EFF and ANC said they noted the report.
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Report an error - 03:24:46
Items 5 and 6: MMC response and adoption
The MMC for Group Corporate and Shared Services apologised for any misunderstanding with Cllr Foley and summarised the report: 87% overall, 13 of 15 KPIs achieved. The two missed KPIs were the organisational redesign and the disabling incident frequency rate. The member in charge objected to a speaker referring to an 'EFF MMC' and asked Council to approve the reports. The items were agreed.
Report an error - 03:28:13
Items 7 to 9: Development Planning and JDA – tabling and first speakers
Items 7, 8 and 9 were read together: Development Planning and JDA performance assessments and the Section 79 oversight report. The member in charge tabled them. The ACDP, IFP and DA spoke. The ACDP raised low spending and revenue collection, the inaccessible ISDP platform and JDA capex of 37%. The IFP noted the improvement and backed the committee's request for a recovery plan. The DA criticised system failures and unreliable reporting, and urged suspension of the JDA CEO under investigation.
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Report an error - 03:41:55
Items 7 to 9: Rule 30 reminder and further debate
The Speaker asked councillors to read Rule 30 on conduct and she and others warned of noise and interruptions during speeches. A councillor spoke for ActionSA's Cllr Mabunda and noted the report with concern, stressing JDA cash-flow problems. The EFF noted improvement but raised the LIS/TAS downtime, underspending and negative contracted-services expenditure. The ANC approved the report.
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Items 7 to 9: MMC response and adoption
The MMC for Development Planning said all points were noted. She said the JDA CEO matter is before the court and she would say nothing until there is an outcome. She said the department would give Section 79 any reports it needs. The member in charge asked Council to note and approve the reports, and the items were agreed.
Report an error - 04:01:08
Lunch adjournment
The Speaker adjourned Council for lunch at 14:05, to resume at 15:05.
Report an error - 04:09:48
Youth voter apathy programme: provincial Speaker's closing remarks and housekeeping
The recording captures a mock-council programme in the chamber with University of Johannesburg students, on voter apathy and the 2026 local elections. A Gauteng provincial speaker described youth outreach programmes and suggested voter education from elementary school. The programme director then gave housekeeping rules and introduced SALGA.
Report an error - 04:15:00
Youth voter apathy programme: SALGA and IEC presentations
A SALGA senior advisor described SALGA's mandate of representation, policy advocacy and capacity building for municipalities. An IEC outreach official described youth registration drives at universities, TVET colleges, schools and communities. He also explained agents, electoral justice and the right to appeal IEC decisions.
Report an error - 04:37:34
Youth voter apathy programme: Speaker of Council's keynote address
Speaker Arnolds delivered the keynote on voter apathy, youth and the 2026 elections. She urged young people to register and vote, and described local government as the sphere closest to residents. She presented the mock council as a way to bring young people into governance.
Report an error - 04:55:01
Youth voter apathy programme: University of Johannesburg address
The UJ Vice-Dean of the College of Business and Economics outlined the mock council's objectives: civic engagement, skills development and links between the university and the city. He thanked the organising partners. The programme director then moved to a photo opportunity before Council resumed.
Report an error - 05:08:16
Items 10 to 19: Economic Development cluster read and tabled
Council resumed at 15:12. The Secretary read Items 10 to 19, the Economic Development Department, JPC, Joburg Tourism Company and Joburg Market performance reports for Q1 and Q2 of 2025/26, with two oversight reports. A Section 79 member standing in for the absent member in charge tabled all ten items.
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Report an error - 05:11:15
Items 10 to 19: DA on Johannesburg Property Company KPIs
The DA's Cllr Dewes spoke on the fall in JPC's KPI performance from 73% to 58%. He called for funded road shows in every region to advertise vacant city property.
Also discussed: DA (Cllr Reddy) on Johannesburg Property Company (29 September 2025) · Items 27–31: Economic Development department and entities performance reports (31 July 2025)
Report an error - 05:14:49
Items 10 to 19: ActionSA on Economic Development
A councillor from ActionSA donated their speaking time to Cllr Moticoe. She said the department is failing in execution and cited slow support for small businesses and informal traders. She compared this with the record under Herman Mashaba and a later ActionSA MMC. The Speaker repeatedly called for Rule 30 to be observed during interruptions.
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Items 10 to 19: PA, ACDP and DA contributions
The PA noted the reports with great concern. The ACDP commended Joburg Market, especially its 100% payment of suppliers within 30 days, and was deeply concerned about JPC's underperformance. The DA's Cllr Reddy raised the unfinished decanting of Metro Centre, rent paid on Newtown Junction, and the independence of the transaction advisor.
Report an error - 05:30:08
Items 10 to 19: EFF on unpaid security officers; DA on Joburg Market court judgment
The EFF's Cllr Dladla noted underperforming KPIs and said security officers guarding the venue have not been paid since 12 February 2026. He asked the Speaker to intervene and called for insourcing. The DA's Cllr Louw described the 29 September 2025 High Court judgment in the IMASA case ordering a precinct plan and R20 million for Joburg Market. He criticised the planned appeal.
Report an error - 05:36:13
Items 10 to 19: ANC on economic development, tourism, Joburg Market and JPC
The ANC's Cllr Bolani said overall economic development performance is below what is required and that job creation lags. He called for stronger coordination, township economic support, tourism marketing, capital investment at Joburg Market and better use of JPC land. The ANC supported the reports.
Also discussed: EFF and ANC on Economic Development entities (26 March 2025) · UDM and FF Plus on Economic Development and JPC (26 March 2025) · Items 27–31: Economic Development department and entities performance reports (31 July 2025)
Report an error - 05:46:28
Items 10 to 19: MMC Mnisi's response and dispute over security guards
The MMC for Economic Development rejected claims that the city lacks decisive implementation. She said the security company at the venue was appointed from the City Parks and Zoo panel and that all its employees are paid. This led to heckling by EFF members, points of order and repeated calls from the Speaker for order before the MMC finished.
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Items 10 to 19: acting member in charge and adoption
The acting member in charge acknowledged the engagements and the MMC's response and asked Council to note the reports. The Speaker reprimanded Cllr Mogapi for walking past a speaker at the podium. The recommendations on the ten items were read out and agreed.
Report an error - 05:54:08
Items 20 to 24: Environment and Infrastructure Services items read and tabled
The Secretary read Items 20 to 24: performance assessments for Environment and Infrastructure Services, City Power, Johannesburg Water and Pikitup for Q2, and the Section 79 oversight report. The member in charge tabled them for Council to note.
Report an error - 05:56:16
Items 20 to 24: FF+ and DA on water, power and infrastructure
The FF+ said non-revenue water stands at 48.7%, pipe bursts are up and City Power is losing money. The DA said infrastructure is failing, contractors are unpaid, sewer spills are polluting rivers and cholera is a risk.
Report an error - 06:04:33
Items 20 to 24: PA, ACDP and EFF contributions
A PA councillor said Cllr Steenkamp had left for a family emergency and that the PA notes the report with concern. An ACDP speaker blamed ageing water infrastructure and said the ACDP notes the report with great concern. The EFF's Cllr Mkasi said only 43.71% of pipe bursts are fixed within 48 hours and called Johannesburg's water situation a humanitarian crisis. The EFF approved the report with a list of demands.
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Items 20 to 24: ActionSA and DA on Pikitup, water and power
ActionSA's Cllr Mashala cited Pikitup's 56% vacancy rate, Johannesburg Water's weak targets and City Power's finances, comparing them with the Mashaba administration. The DA's Cllr Sekhu said Pikitup is in a cash-flow crisis with grounded fleet, landfill sites refusing entry and only 6% of invoices paid on time.
Also discussed: Debate on items 36-45: DA, UDM, ActionSA and EFF (3 December 2025) · Items 8-12: ActionSA on entity performance reports (30 July 2025) · Item 1: Cllr Meyers (DA) on water and electricity (28 May 2026)
Report an error - 06:18:08
Items 20 to 24: EFF speaker mix-up, ANC and MMC response
The Speaker called Cllr Moepi of the EFF, and it was clarified that Cllr Mkasi had spoken on the item and that Moepi's apology had been sent. A councillor spoke for the ANC, noting the challenges and the positive achievements. An MMC standing in said the points raised would be forwarded to the relevant MMC and officials. The Speaker then turned to the member in charge.
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Councillor Ngoepe's report on residents' conduct and non-revenue water
A councillor, addressed as Ngoepe, shows photos of sewer blockages caused by encroachment, illegal connections to City Power poles and litter around skip bins. She says residents must be educated, and cites Joburg Water non-revenue at 48%. She asks council to note and approve the report, and the recommendations on the listed pages are agreed.
Also discussed: FF Plus and ACDP on City Power, Joburg Water and water supply (26 March 2025) · DA on Johannesburg Water's third quarter report (30 July 2025) · DA on Joburg Water performance (22 July 2026)
Report an error - 06:25:09
Items 30-33: Legislature and Ombudsman performance and oversight reports
Items 30 to 33 cover the Legislature and Ombudsman performance assessments and the OCOL oversight reports for October-December 2025. A councillor named Molefe tabled them, and ActionSA donated its time to Cllr Tsoadi. ACDP, EFF and ANC speakers raised unresolved petitions, low ward meeting performance, missing attendance registers and councillors in arrears. The recommendations on pages 30.11 and 31.9 were put to council.
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Also discussed: Items 34-37: Legislature and Ombudsman (22 July 2026) · Items 21–24: Legislature and Ombudsman quarterly performance and oversight reports (31 July 2025) · Items 17-20: Legislature and Ombudsman reports (2 December 2025)
Report an error - 06:44:21
Items 34-35: Public Safety performance report, opening speakers
Cllr Makhuba tabled the Public Safety performance and oversight reports. ActionSA, FF Plus, PA and ACDP speakers followed. They raised crime and drugs, the lapsed speed camera contract, overspending of about R250 million and Zama Zama activity in Riverlea. The Speaker asked councillors to stop disrupting Cllr Rohlssen.
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DA Cllr Maila on crime statistics and a dispute over the word 'incompetent'
Cllr Maila set out the JMPD's legal mandate and listed seven Johannesburg police stations among the country's top 30 for contact crime. He said the department's leadership is incompetent, citing the lapsed speed enforcement contract. Points of order were raised under Rules 71 and 72 demanding a withdrawal. The Speaker ruled he had named no one and told him to continue.
Report an error - 07:07:33
EFF Cllr Mkasi defends the Public Safety department
Cllr Mkasi congratulated Cllr Mogapi on her election and presented department statistics, including a 0.84% drop in priority crime and operations in all 135 wards. He acknowledged high-risk building compliance of 20.35% against a 25% target. He then spoke in support of the PFA wage agreement and workers.
Also discussed: ANC on Public Safety (30 July 2025) · EFF and ANC on Public Safety performance (3 December 2025)
Report an error - 07:12:50
ANC Cllr Mokoari criticises Public Safety finances and leadership vacancies
Cllr Mokoari acknowledged operational gains but said 91% of the budget goes on salaries. He said expenditure exceeded budget by 14% while revenue fell 16%, and noted a 100% vacancy rate at top management level. He called for filling senior posts and a plan that does not rely on traffic fines, and said the ANC notes the report.
Also discussed: ANC on Public Safety (30 July 2025) · IFP's Cllr Makhuba on financial management and Public Safety (28 May 2026) · Public Safety debate: PA, ATM, UDM, ActionSA and DA (3 December 2025)
Report an error - 07:20:03
MMC Tshwaku's reply and the 'Demonic Alliance' withdrawal
MMC Tshwaku defended the department, citing a tactical reaction unit, and attacked the DA and ANC over the PFA court challenge. A point of order was raised over the word 'lying'. After the DA objected to 'Demonic Alliance', he withdrew the word 'demonic' only after repeated requests from the Speaker.
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Report an error - 07:28:02
Allegation of a threat against the MMC
A councillor alleged that a councillor had said the MMC's neck would be broken. The Speaker said she had not heard any threat and would check the transcripts. She told Cllr Mosehla to sit and asked Cllr Mogapi to control her caucus.
Report an error - 07:30:11
Points of order on the Speaker's handling of the debate
Cllr Belinda and Cllr Mposula, citing Rule 72, accused the Speaker of bias and of letting MMC Tshwaku overrun his time. The Speaker denied there was debate on her ruling and denied giving 55 seconds. The Chief Whip asked for five minutes with the Whips, and the Speaker said the MMC must conclude first.
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Also discussed: Points of order over DA speech and speaking time (31 March 2026)
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MMC Tshwaku concludes; items 34-35 agreed
MMC Tshwaku said the department is fixing the radio room and shortlisting for HOD posts. He said overspending on employees stems from an earlier cost and that bad buildings need alternative accommodation first. The member in charge asked council to approve the second quarter report, and items 34 and 35 were agreed.
Report an error - 07:41:37
Adjournment for Whips' caucus and revised programme
The Speaker adjourned for the Whips to confer, and the sitting resumed after a delay. The Chief Whip reported the Whips had agreed to control their caucuses to keep decorum. The Speaker set out the order for the rest of the day, and Cllr Rambani pointed out that items 56 to 61 were still outstanding. The Speaker agreed to include them so no quarterlies remain for tomorrow.
Report an error - 07:56:11
Item 36: Petitions Standing Committee second quarter report
Cllr Mabuke tabled the report, which records 56 new e-petitions and 13 closed petitions, for noting. Cllr Maila complained that neither the Executive Mayor nor the Deputy was seated in the chamber. ActionSA, EFF and ANC speakers noted the report, and the ANC said some petitions, such as streetlights, should not be petitions. The item was noted.
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Also discussed: Item 38: Petitions Standing Committee Q3 report (22 July 2026)
Report an error - 08:04:55
Items 37-40: Community Development oversight visits in Region D
The Secretary read the oversight visit reports on Dobsonville Swimming Pool, Dorothy Nyembe Park, Moletsane Swimming Pool and Thokoza Park. There were no speakers, and the member in charge asked council to note them. The items were noted.
Report an error - 08:06:53
Items 41-44: City Power substation oversight visit reports
The Environment and Infrastructure Services Committee reports on the Cleveland, Eldorado Park, Lenasia and Reuven substations were read. Cllr Ngoepe tabled them for noting, there were no speakers, and the items were agreed.
Report an error - 08:08:27
Item 45: Public Safety visit to the Integrated Intelligence Operations Centre
Cllr Makhuba tabled the oversight visit report of 17 February 2026. There were no speakers, and the item was agreed.
Also discussed: Item 14: Public Safety oversight visit to Randburg Licensing Centre (26 February 2026)
Report an error - 08:09:53
Items 56-58: Human Settlements and JOSHCO performance reports
A stand-in councillor tabled the Human Settlements, JOSHCO and oversight reports. The DA cited 46.7% KPI achievement, only 26.79% of invoices paid within 30 days and no flats rehabilitated. ActionSA raised hijacked buildings and JOSHCO instability, and the EFF pointed to Joburg Water delays. The ANC called for stable leadership, and MMC Mgcina said comments would be forwarded to the MMC. Items 56 to 58 were agreed.
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Also discussed: Items 20-22: Human Settlements, JOSHCO and Section 79 oversight reports (26 March 2025) · DA on Joburg Water performance (22 July 2026) · Items 12-14: Human Settlements, JOSHCO and oversight report (2 December 2025)
Report an error - 08:31:03
Items 59-61: Health and Social Development debate
Cllr Mogapi tabled the Health, Social Development and oversight reports. ACDP welcomed the 80.6% midterm achievement. The DA criticised funding shortfalls, the PFA obligation and the Kotze Street Shelter. ActionSA raised the Health budget cut and pharmacist shortages. The ANC noted both reports and pointed to a 66% vacancy rate in Social Development.
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EFF Cllr Ntoele and the 'limenemene' point of order
Cllr Ntoele opened with a remark in vernacular about Cllr Mposula, and Cllr Munyayi raised a point of order under Rule 72 about the word. The Speaker said she did not know it and would return to it. After consulting, she explained it refers to Judas Iscariot. Cllr Ntoele then spoke on the Health and Social Development reports, citing 27 of 33 KPIs met.
Report an error - 09:00:57
ANC on Social Development performance
Cllr Mphaho spoke on behalf of an ill colleague. She reported 23 of 23 Social Development targets met, over 60,000 residents registered for the Expanded Social Package and a 66% vacancy rate. The ANC noted the report on item 61 as well.
Also discussed: GOOD on Health and Social Development (30 July 2025)
Report an error - 09:05:42
MMC Makhafola's reply and the 'liar' withdrawal dispute
MMC Makhafola reported the sanitary towel rollout and a 19 million rebasing cut to Health. She said medication is a provincial mandate and rejected the DA's food parcel claim as a lie. Cllr Horwitz raised repeated points of order and the Speaker ruled a point of order on a point of order unprocedural. The MMC withdrew 'liar' after several prompts, and Cllr Wax objected that it was not unconditional.
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Report an error - 09:20:27
Items 62, 64, 65, 66: Transport, Metrobus and MTC performance reports
Cllr Ndlela tabled the Transport, Metrobus, MTC and oversight reports. The DA criticised MMC Kunene's absence, Rea Vaya delays and MTC's negative cash balance of R871 million. FF Plus noted the JRA report was missing, and the EFF and ANC noted the reports. MMC Mgcina said comments would be forwarded to the MMC, and the items were agreed.
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Also discussed: Items 25-29: Transport, JRA, Metrobus and MTC reports, debate (26 March 2025) · Items 29-33: Transport cluster, first speakers (2 December 2025) · Transport items: Metrobus, MTC and Rea Vaya comments continue (26 March 2025)
Report an error - 09:37:42
Items 67-71: Health and Social Development oversight visits and benchmarking
The Secretary read the HSD committee oversight visit reports on Naledi Clinic, Bertrams Multipurpose Centre, Diepkloof Clinic and Freedom Park Shelter, plus the Ekurhuleni benchmarking feedback. There were no speakers. Cllr Mogapi tabled them, items 67 to 70 were agreed and item 71 was noted.
Report an error - 09:39:49
Close of the day's business
The Speaker said all quarterly and oversight reports were done, with the balance to be taken tomorrow. She thanked councillors and told them to come back the next day.
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Due the same or next dayLoyiso Masuku · Deputy Executive Mayor · MMC for Finance
01:41:14· by 31 March 2026· Report an error
Not raised again in 16 sitting days since; no City report.
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“going to be paid on the 31st of March, which is tomorrow”
No dateDada Morero · Executive Mayor
Not raised again in 16 sitting days since; no City report.
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“we will be duly submitting the financials.”
No dateDada Morero · Executive Mayor
Latest: Said in progress at a later sitting, 30 September 2026 (AI judgment)
Evidence: quote · 3 later sittings
“we will honor the PFA right up to the end and deliver on that mandate.”
- In progressBudget speech: workforce and politically facilitated agreement · 27 May 2026
- In progressExecutive Mayor's comments on the budget · 28 May 2026 · and 1 more moment that day
- In progressExecutive Mayor's question time: PFA funding · 30 September 2026
No dateDada Morero · Executive Mayor
Report to the next Council on resolving the Kensington water problems in Wards 66 and 118.
Official record: SDBIP 2026/27 (AI-matched)
00:35:30· by next Council meeting· Report an error
Not raised again in 16 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote · official record (1)
“in the next council, we should be able to give a proper report”
- Official record SDBIP 2026/27, p.125: “Kensington B Tower 05 Ml” · R 1,000,000 (2026/27)Plan for July 2026 to June 2027; online since Monday, 1 June 2026. AI-matched, not yet checked by a person.
No dateJacob Dinkwanyana Aphane · ActionSA
01:55:42· by if elected to power· 500 JMPD members yearly· Report an error
Not raised again in 16 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“will employ uh 500 JMPD members yearly.”
No dateNkosephayo God-Slove Zungu · ANC
Not raised again in 16 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“but I would like to address this maybe outside this meeting.”
No dateEunice Mgcina · MMC for Development Planning
Not raised again in 16 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“happy to provide section 79 with any report that they might want from us”
No dateEunice Mgcina · MMC for Development Planning
Not raised again in 16 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“we will definitely um eh forward them to the relevant MMC and officials.”
No dateVhonani Adolphus Marema · ANC
Look into the concern that the reports on paper must match reality on the ground.
Not raised again in 16 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“we take that and we will definitely look into that.”
No dateMargeret Sheron Arnolds · AIC
Check the transcripts on the alleged threat against the MMC.
Not raised again in 16 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“We will check on the transcripts.”
No dateTshwaku
Fix the Public Safety radio room so residents and councillors can reach the department.
Not raised again in 16 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“Okay, we are fixing the radio room.”
No dateEunice Mgcina · MMC for Development Planning
Forward councillors' comments on Human Settlements and JOSHCO reports to the MMC and officials.
Not raised again in 16 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“forward them to the MMC in charge, as well as officials”
No dateEunice Mgcina · MMC for Development Planning
Forward councillors' comments on the Transport reports to the MMC for Transport and his officials.
Not raised again in 16 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“forward them to the MMC responsible as well as his officials.”
Decisions
29What council approved, rejected or put off.
- 00:20:36
Apologiesnoted
The Council noted the apologies, late arrivals and early-departure requests read and taken from the floor.
- 00:41:34
Confirmation of minutes (10th special, 36th ordinary, 46th and 47th extraordinary meetings)approved
The Speaker declared the minutes confirmed after the ACDP's spelling correction and no changes from the DA and ANC.
- 00:41:49
PA request for a caucus breakapproved
The Speaker granted the Patriotic Alliance's request for a 30-minute caucus break before proceeding.
- 01:14:06
Request to elevate items 25-28 and 63approved
The Speaker acceded to the Executive's request to take items 25 to 28 and item 63 ahead of the rest of the agenda.
- 01:44:25
Items 25-27: Group Finance and GICT second-quarter performance and oversight reportsapproved
The Council agreed to the recommendations on pages 25.3, 26.3 and 27.12-27.13, noting the reports.
- 02:14:26
Items 28-29: Office of the City Manager and governance departments second-quarter reportsapproved
The Council agreed to the recommendations on pages 28.19 and 29.10, noting the reports.
- 02:37:20
Item 63: Recruitment and appointment of the Executive Head for Social Developmentapproved
On a hand vote, 107 voted yes, 85 no and 2 abstained, so the appointment of Mr Lebea was carried.
- 02:38:01
Item 63: DA objection under rule 84objection recorded
Cllr Niemand recorded the DA's opposition to item 63 and reserved its rights.
- 03:04:39
Items 1-4: Community Development, City Parks and Zoo, Joburg City Theatres performance reportsapproved
The Council agreed to the recommendations on pages 1.36, 2.14, 3.20 and 4.20, noting the reports.
- 03:28:09
Items 5 and 6: GCSS performance assessment report (Oct–Dec 2025) and related reportapproved
Council agreed to the recommendations on pages 5.6, 6.8 and 6.9, noting the report.
- 04:01:05
Items 7, 8 and 9: Development Planning, JDA performance assessments (Oct–Dec 2025) and Section 79 oversight reportapproved
Council agreed to the recommendations on pages 7.6, 8.5 and 9.12.
- 05:54:03
Items 10 to 19: Economic Development Department, JPC, Joburg Tourism Company and Joburg Market performance reports and oversight reports (Q1 and Q2 2025/26)approved
Council agreed to the recommendations on pages 10.7, 11.23, 12.16, 13.4, 14.18, 15.6, 16.6, 17.23, 18.6 and 19.18.
- 06:24:03
Report presented by Cllr Ngoepe (recommendations on pages 20.5, 21.18, 22.3, 23.9, 24.54-24.55)agreed
Council agreed the items after the Speaker read out the recommendation pages.
- 06:43:49
Items 30-33: Legislature and Ombudsman performance and oversight reportsput to council, agreement not audible
The acting member in charge proposed adopting all the reports and the Speaker put pages 30.11 and 31.9 to council; no response is recorded before moving on.
- 07:05:04
Point of order demanding Cllr Maila withdraw 'incompetent'rejected
The Speaker ruled that Cllr Maila had named no one and told him to carry on.
- 07:27:48
Withdrawal of 'Demonic Alliance' by MMC Tshwakuwithdrawn
After repeated requests from the Speaker, he withdrew the word for the sake of progress.
- 07:41:35
Items 34-35: Public Safety performance and oversight reportsagreed
Recommendations on pages 34.24 and 35.4 were agreed.
- 07:57:23
Programme for the day: add items 56-61agreed
The Speaker agreed to take the Human Settlements and Health and Social Development quarterlies today so none remain for tomorrow.
- 08:04:50
Item 36: Petitions Standing Committee second quarter reportnoted
Council noted the report on the committee's oversight activities.
- 08:06:48
Items 37-40: Community Development oversight visit reports (Region D)noted
Council noted the four oversight visit reports.
- 08:08:23
Items 41-44: Environment and Infrastructure Services substation visit reportsagreed
Recommendations on pages 41.11, 42.8, 43.11 and 44.7 were agreed.
- 08:09:24
Item 45: Public Safety visit to Integrated Intelligence Operations Centreagreed
Recommendation on page 45.3 was agreed.
- 08:30:59
Items 56-58: Human Settlements and JOSHCO performance and oversight reportsagreed
Recommendations on pages 56.4, 57.9 and 58.7 were agreed.
- 09:00:18
Point of order on the word 'limenemene'explained, no withdrawal ordered
The Speaker said she had consulted and the word means being like Judas Iscariot.
- 09:16:01
Withdrawal of 'liar' by MMC Makhafolawithdrawn
After repeated prompts she withdrew the word and continued her speech.
- 09:19:52
Items 59-61: Health, Social Development and oversight reportsput to council, no objection recorded
Cllr Mogapi asked council to note the reports; the recommendation pages 59.21, 60.5 and 61.15 were read and the Speaker moved on.
- 09:37:38
Items 62, 64, 65, 66: Transport, Metrobus and MTC performance and oversight reportsagreed
Recommendations on pages 62.2, 64.5, 65.4 and 66.16-66.17 were agreed.
- 09:39:18
Items 67-71: HSD oversight visits and benchmarking feedbackagreed
Items 67 to 70 were agreed and item 71 was noted.
- 09:39:49
Adjournment of the day's sittingadjourned
The Speaker closed the day with the balance of business to be taken the next day.
Attendance and conduct
135Who was away and why, as said in the chamber.
Apologies read out 68
- Ill health (9)
- Sekwaila, Harris, Tshehlo, Sebenzile Hlatshwayo, Mphefo, Nkomo*, Jabulani Ngwenya, Nonhlanhla Radebe, Hlatshwayo*
- Bereavement (1)
- Ponsonby
- Private business (12)
- Abdool, Zigebe, Mpolobosho, Smit, Coogan, Jonker, Chabalala, Roberts, De Lange, Richard Mabunda, Khanyile, Mkhize
- Party business (16)
- Brand, Bodenstein, Benjamin, Koekemoer, M. Mnisi, Da Gama, Christians, Chame, Campbell-Cloete, Ngwenya*, Khomongoe, Wissler, Coutriers, Mokoka, Themba Mabunda, Mlungisi Mabaso
- Arriving late (18)
- Kenny Kunene, Wilskut, Francisco, Xuma, Kwapeng, Mashala, Shange, Shumba, Munyayi, Zwane, Edward, Xulu, Aphane, Khonkhobe, Manganyi, Gwamanda, Madiba, Tambani
- Other reason (1)
- Nyembe*
- Leaving early (8)
- Mothopi, Ndou*, Loyiso Masuku, Dada Morero, Sithembiso Zungu, Christopher Mohlala, Mgcini Tshwaku, Mnyameni
- Family responsibility (2)
- Raphadu, Ismael Steenkamp
- No reason given (1)
- Moepi
* Name as heard; not matched to exactly one councillor.
Warned or stopped by the chair 35
- 00:21:46
Sithembiso Zungu: Chair called MMC Zungu to be seated during the Executive Mayor's statement.
- 00:37:05
Mkhonza: Chair queried his reference to an outgoing Executive Mayor; he then withdrew it.
- 02:04:01
Chair ordered the Chair of Ethics to sit during a speech.
- 02:33:00
Dladla: Chair told him voting was under way.
- 02:41:06
Munyayi: Chair told the councillor there was no need to stand up.
- 02:45:15
Shumba: Chair ordered her to withdraw an 'outgoing' remark about the Mayor and Deputy Mayor unconditionally; she withdrew at 02:46:50.
- 02:48:58
Chair asked the Chairperson of Rules to stop speaking and switch off the microphone.
- 03:31:36
Chair gave the speaker a speaking-time warning during the ACDP speech on Items 7 and 8.
- 03:35:06
Chair stopped the speaker's time and asked members at the back to stop moving about and talking.
- 03:41:55
Chair asked all councillors to read Rule 30 on the code of conduct.
- 03:43:13
Tshwaku: Chair paused a speaker and called MMCs Tshwaku and Zungu to order.
- 03:43:13
Zungu: Chair paused a speaker and called MMCs Tshwaku and Zungu to order.
- 05:16:25
Chair asked councillors on her right to respect the speaker and referred to Rule 30.
- 05:22:22
Chair called councillors to order during the PA speech.
- 05:25:38
Chair gave the speaker a speaking-time warning.
- 05:29:53
Chair told the speaker on Item 17 that the time had run out.
- 05:48:47
Chair called councillors to order during MMC Mnisi's reply.
- 05:50:15
Nkonyeni: Chair addressed Cllr Nkonyeni during the disruption of MMC Mnisi's reply.
- 05:53:12
Mogapi: Chair rebuked Cllr Mogapi for walking past a speaker at the podium and referred to Rule 30.
- 06:28:54
Unnamed councillor: Chair asked members to let the speaker continue.
- 06:53:54
Unnamed councillor: Chair asked noisy members to stop disrupting a speaker.
- 06:56:10
Unnamed councillor: Chair addressed disruptive members seated near IT; she then said it was not Councillor Mohlala.
- 07:03:03
Maila: Chair asked the speaker to sit during a point of order.
- 07:04:17
Komane: Chair told him to stop interjecting; said no incompetent MMC had been named.
- 07:23:03
Mmbengwa: Chair called him to order during the MMC's speech.
- 07:23:32
Mmbengwa: Chair told him to stop what he was doing.
- 07:29:30
Mosehla: Chair ordered him to sit after an alleged threat was raised.
- 07:30:00
Mogapi: Chair asked the EFF caucus whip to control her members.
- 07:34:18
Mposula: Chair asked him to sit after his point of order; also asked the MMC to wrap up.
- 08:54:56
Ntoele: Chair called her to order during an exchange over a word used about ActionSA.
- 09:10:19
Horwitz: Chair ordered her to sit after repeated points of order.
- 09:15:31
Makhafola: Chair asked for an unconditional withdrawal after the MMC qualified it.
- 09:16:25
Wax: Chair reminded DA members to stay quiet.
- 09:18:06
Horwitz: Chair asked her to sit after she sought a personal explanation.
- 09:35:32
Pietersen*: Time warning to the speaker on Item 65.
MMC or Mayor not present for their business 11
- 01:12:09
Dada Morero: Executive Mayor absent for questions for written reply (Item 5); Deputy Executive Mayor responded.
- 01:15:10
Cook: Member in charge of Items 25 to 27 (Section 79 Finance) not in place when called; he spoke at 01:16:07.
- 03:05:37
Raphadu: Member in charge for Items 5 and 6 (Section 79 committee) was absent; Cllr Nguse stood in.
- 05:10:37
Member in charge for the Economic Development Section 79 committee (Items 10 to 19) was absent; a councillor stood in.
- 06:19:48
MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services was not present for Items 20 to 24; MMC Mgcina replied.
- 06:26:05
Ponsonby: Member in charge for Items 30-33 (OCOL oversight) was not present to table the reports.
- 07:59:24
DA councillor complained the Executive Mayor and Deputy Executive Mayor were not seated in the chamber.
- 08:03:58
Masuku*: MMC Masuku was absent for Item 36; MMC Mnisi stood in.
- 08:10:41
Member in charge for Human Settlements Items 56-58 was absent; another councillor tabled the report.
- 08:29:40
Mabaso: MMC for Human Settlements was absent; MMC Mgcina responded.
- 09:36:21
Kunene: MMC for Transport was absent for Items 62-66; MMC Mgcina responded.
Not present when called 12
- 02:41:06
Harris: Called to speak on Items 1 to 4; another councillor spoke on his behalf.
- 03:42:57
Mabunda*: Cllr Mabunda was called for Items 7 to 9 and Cllr Sehoai spoke on their behalf.
- 03:51:31
Tefu: Chair skipped Cllr Tefu at 03:46:54 and asked if she was in the house; she then spoke at 03:51:46.
- 06:04:50
Harris: Cllr Harris was not present when called on Item 22 and another councillor spoke on behalf of the ACDP.
- 06:18:08
Moepi: Cllr Moepi was called and was not in the house; it was said that Cllr Mkasi had spoken on that item.
- 06:19:18
Zondo: Cllr Zondo was called for Items 20 to 24 and another ANC councillor spoke on their behalf.
- 06:27:30
Zwane: Called to speak on Items 30-33; not present, another ActionSA member spoke instead.
- 06:30:00
Smit: Called for Freedom Front Plus on Items 30-33; a colleague said he was not in council.
- 08:00:00
Maureen Mnisi: DA councillor called on Item 36 was not present.
- 08:11:50
Harris: Harris did not respond; another ACDP member spoke.
- 08:35:13
Horwitz: Not in her seat when called on Item 59; she then arrived and spoke.
- 09:27:07
Thema: Not in the chamber when called on Item 62; the chair moved on and later refused to go back.
Sound or equipment problem 9
- 05:21:57
Wilskut*: Chair asked for a microphone to be switched off before Cllr Wilskut continued.
- 05:23:36
Chair asked the speaker to move away from the microphone.
- 05:26:24
Mkhonza*: Chair asked Cllr Mkhonza to switch off the microphone.
- 05:51:31
Chair asked for a microphone at the back to be switched off.
- 06:11:21
Mkasi*: Chair asked Cllr Mkasi to switch off the microphone.
- 07:36:06
Someone could not hear amid the noise and microphone problems.
- 07:37:11
Complaint that a microphone had been switched off.
- 07:40:31
Microphone test on the floor.
- 09:05:42
Chair asked someone to switch off a microphone.
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