Wednesday, 22 July 2026 · 8 h 23 min · 1 video · 2021–2026 council
52nd Extra-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 (22)
- ◯Quorum count (7)
- ‖Adjourned or paused (4)
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The 52nd Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting dealt mainly with third-quarter 2025/26 performance and oversight reports, plus elevated items 39 to 41 on disciplinary board matters, including referral of 13 alleged acts of financial misconduct. 00:00:08 00:52:41 00:55:40 02:19:44 At the Deputy Executive Mayor's request, council went in-committee for items 39 to 41 with cameras and livestream switched off; recommendations 4.2 to 4.6 were later read into the record. 00:52:41 00:55:40 02:15:36
Council then agreed or noted the reports in items 1 to 38 by voice or without objection, with no counts announced. 02:45:54 03:14:11 03:56:20 04:18:39 05:46:05 06:15:27 06:43:20 06:55:29 07:17:01 07:40:50 08:19:40
Cllr Simonse raised a point of order demanding withdrawal of Cllr Munyayi's remark that a PA minister looted R31 million; the Speaker said it would be dealt with later. 03:37:47 Later, at the Speaker's request, an ANC councillor unconditionally withdrew the term 'slay queens' after a dispute during the Petitions Standing Committee debate. 08:02:03 08:17:16
MMC Sekwaila said an operation against illegal electricity connections in Alexandra was planned with SAPS and Home Affairs, and MMC Mabaso said Maxwell Court residents would move to Fleurhof in September. 03:48:31 06:15:27 MMC Makhafola promised to roll out the electronic patient health record system to 14 more clinics in the coming few months. 05:46:05
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This week in council: 52nd Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting: Q3 reports agreed, items 39-41 in-committee
In brief
- 22 decisions: 14 approved, 7 noted or other, 1 deferred or withdrawn.
- 10 promises on record, including: Corrective measures will be implemented to improve the Economic Development portfolio's performance.
- 7 quorum counts.
- 42 apologies read out. MMC or Mayor not present for their business: 9; Not present when called: 12; Warned or stopped by the chair: 13; Sound or equipment problem: 7.
Chapters
50What was discussed, in order. Click a time to watch.
- 00:00:08
Opening, moment of silence and notice of meeting
The Speaker opened with a moment of silence and formally notified the 52nd Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting for 22 July 2026 at the Connie Bapela Council Chamber. She welcomed the Executive Mayor, Deputy Executive Mayor, Chief Whip, Chair of Chairs, City Manager, Secretary to Council and others.
Report an error - 00:02:12
Quorum counting and seating dispute
The Speaker allowed 10 minutes to count councillors against the register. The first count found 85 in the chamber and 96 signed, but others had entered after it, so a recount of up to 20 more minutes was ordered while councillors were repeatedly told to be seated. The register showed 158 and 139 were inside, about 19 were outside, and the Speaker declared a quorum.
Report an error - 00:46:25
Applications for leave of absence
The Speaker read out written apologies, and party representatives then announced late arrivals, early departures and absences for the ANC, IFP, PA, VF Plus, ActionSA, ACDP and others. The Speaker noted that written apologies are due 24 hours before a meeting and asked for the long lists to be sent to her office. Council agreed to the leave of absence.
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Report an error - 00:52:41
Recommendations to council and request to elevate items 39-41
The Executive Mayor and the Chair of Chairs tabled their recommendations and the legislature report. The Deputy Executive Mayor asked that items 39, 40 and 41 be elevated and that the meeting go in-committee. The Speaker agreed to elevate the items first.
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Report an error - 00:55:40
Elevated items 39-41 introduced and council goes in-committee
The Speaker introduced item 39 (referral of 13 alleged acts of financial misconduct to the disciplinary board) and items 40 and 41 (disciplinary board reports on preliminary and full investigations). The Deputy Executive Mayor formally requested that the meeting go in-committee. The Speaker ordered screens, cameras and the livestream switched off and the gallery cleared for privacy.
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Report an error - 02:15:36
Reading of disciplinary board recommendations 4.2 to 4.6 into the record
After the in-committee session, a councillor asked whether the process was in line, and the Speaker was advised the recommendations had to be read as they stand. An unnamed presenter read recommendations 4.2 to 4.6, covering the unutilised MTN SIM cards, the Protea Glen fire station, SARS penalties, unutilised SAP licences and the security services panel tender. The Speaker said all recommendations for items 39, 40 and 41 were now on record.
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Report an error - 02:19:44
Items 1, 2 and 3: Development Planning and JDA Q3 performance and oversight reports
Council returned to the agenda with items 1, 2 and 3, read together. They are the Development Planning Department and Johannesburg Development Agency Q3 2025/26 performance assessment reports and the Section 79 committee oversight report. The Speaker asked a committee member to present because the member in charge, Chair Kaldine, was absent.
Report an error - 02:20:56
Tabling of the Development Planning Section 79 committee oversight report
Cllr Ramafikeng tabled the report, saying the department achieved 76% of its 17 applicable KPIs in quarter three. She cited exhausted project budgets, suspended Section 56 fines, high vacancies and CAPEX of R46.5 million of R79.7 million. For the JDA she reported 84% of 19 KPIs achieved, and cash flow, funding model and budget constraints. Cllr Schay queried whether she was tabling or making a speech, and the Speaker said the member in charge has four minutes for tabling.
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Report an error - 02:25:55
ActionSA debate on JDA funding and cash flow
Cllr Sehoai of ActionSA said the JDA must be prioritised in budget allocation and capacity. She said its cash flow problems harm SMMEs and workers through late invoice payments and stalled projects. She said ActionSA notes the reports and appealed for a review of the entity's financial and business model.
Report an error - 02:28:37
DA debate on silo governance and JDA interest costs
Cllr Schay of the DA argued that the city works in silos, citing Section 41 of the Constitution on cooperation between organs of state. He pointed to R96.7 million in JDA interest expense (1,446% over budget), stalled projects, the broken Section 56 fines system, the building plan archive and developer delays. He said the DA notes the reports with serious concern and wants the problems resolved, not merely noted. During his speech the Speaker repeatedly called on Cllr Raphadu.
Report an error - 02:36:36
EFF debate begins
The Speaker called Cllr Mosehla of the EFF. Another EFF councillor stood in for the absent Mosehla and began with greetings and acknowledgement of the EFF leadership. The recording of this part ends during these opening remarks.
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Report an error - 02:38:01
EFF on items 1-3 and 26 July anniversary
An EFF speaker marks the party's 13th anniversary on 26 July and invites people to the celebration in Thohoyandou, Limpopo. The EFF notes items one, two and three.
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Report an error - 02:39:44
ANC on Development Planning and JDA reports (items 1-3)
Cllr Tefu welcomes the Vrededorp swimming pool and the spatial data platform. He raises concern that the department achieved 13 of 17 KPIs, only 4 of 9 gatekeeping KPIs (44.4%), and spent R19.1m of a R27m grant target. He credits JDA's consistent performance above 80% and urges residents to vote ANC.
Report an error - 02:45:54
MMC Mgcina responds; items 1-3 agreed
MMC Mgcina accepts the criticism and acknowledges the problem of unpaid service providers. She agrees JDA's budget should be prioritised but disagrees with praise for former Mayor Mashaba. The Acting Chairperson asks council to note and approve the reports, and the recommendations are agreed.
Report an error - 02:49:42
Items 4-8 read in and tabled (Economic Development cluster)
The Secretary to Council reads items 4 to 8 together: the Q3 reports for Economic Development, Joburg Tourism Company, JPC and Joburg Market, plus the Section 79 oversight report. Cllr Mhlongo, as member in charge, tables them for council to consider and approve.
Report an error - 02:52:52
FF+ on Economic Development cluster
Cllr de Lange criticises the habit of spending most capex and opex in the fourth quarter. He cites JPC irregular expenditure of R320m and Economic Development capex at 37.4% of R228m, with 0% capex in the quarter. He says the only bright spot is Joburg Market.
Also discussed: FF+ on financial findings (30 July 2026)
Report an error - 02:56:10
ACDP and PA on Economic Development cluster
Cllr Mkhonza praises Joburg Market for paying suppliers within 30 days and training 480 emerging farmers. He is concerned that Economic Development has 0% capex. Cllr Wilskut says the PA notes the report and calls for South Africans to be put first.
Report an error - 03:01:08
ActionSA, EFF and ANC on Economic Development cluster
Cllr Mohlala, speaking for Cllr Moatshe, defends Mashaba's tenure and welcomes the Joburg Market's progress. He criticises the department's 67% performance and zero capex, and asks how market stalls are allocated. The EFF notes the report. Cllr Bolani supports noting items 4-7, praising Tourism Company and Joburg Market while pointing to SMME support and capex gaps.
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Report an error - 03:14:11
MMC Mnisi responds; items 4-8 agreed
MMC Mnisi thanks councillors and acknowledges achievements and shortfalls. He tells Cllr Mohlala to use the proper process for questions. Cllr Mhlongo congratulates Joburg Market on consecutive clean audits and asks council to approve. The recommendations are agreed.
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Report an error - 03:17:22
Procedural error in dates for items 9-13
The Secretary starts reading items 9-13 as covering October to December 2025. Cllr Boer points out they are the third-quarter (January to March) reports. The Speaker confirms with committee chair Ngoepe and legal advice that the speaker's list had wrong dates, and the Secretary re-reads the items with the correct period.
Report an error - 03:24:30
Items 9-13 tabled (Environment, Infrastructure and Services)
The corrected reports are on record. Cllr Ngoepe tables items 9 to 13 for council to note.
Report an error - 03:25:17
DA, FF+ and UDM on EISD cluster
Cllr D. Steenkamp (DA) says outages take an average of about six days to resolve and asks that committee recommendations be tracked. Cllr Boer raises Pikitup's vacancy rate and City Power capex of 45%. Cllr Zigebe welcomes improved scores, but flags Joburg Water's pipe-burst repairs at 42% and Pikitup's decline, and supports the reports.
Report an error - 03:34:52
ACDP and PA on EISD cluster
The ACDP notes the report because Cllr Harris is absent. Cllr I. Steenkamp of the PA asks why residents struggle despite reported successes and notes the report with concern.
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Report an error - 03:37:47
ActionSA's Munyayi and dispute over remarks about a PA minister
Cllr Munyayi criticises the PA for speaking against its own government and says a PA minister looted R31 million. Cllr Simonse raises a point of order demanding the remark be withdrawn. The Speaker says she did not see Simonse's hand and will return to the matter later, amid shouting from the floor.
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Report an error - 03:43:32
DA on Joburg Water performance
Cllr Bittkau calls the Joburg Water report a litany of failures. He cites pipe bursts repaired within 48 hours at 42% against a 90% target, 49.9% non-revenue water and capex of 34%. He blames cash-flow restrictions and executive mismanagement, and says 85.1% of invoices were paid late.
Also discussed: UDM's Cllr Zigebe on infrastructure and trading services reform (28 May 2026) · Item 3: Cllr Boer (FF Plus) (28 May 2026)
Report an error - 03:48:31
ANC and MMC Sekwaila respond on EISD reports
Cllr Mathe notes the report. MMC Sekwaila says Pikitup's so-called casual workers are employees of contractors, and that an operation against illegal connections in Alexandra is planned with SAPS and Home Affairs. He acknowledges the slow pace of pipe replacement and the effect of unpaid contractors on outages.
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Report an error - 03:56:20
Member in charge closes items 9-13; recommendations agreed
Cllr Ngoepe responds to Cllr Munyayi, saying the entities face aging infrastructure and illegal encroachment, and asks council to note and approve. The Speaker reads out the recommendation pages and moves to the next item without objection.
Report an error - 03:58:18
Items 14-16 read in and tabled (Group Finance and GICT)
The Secretary reads items 14 to 16: the Q3 reports for Group Finance and Group ICT and the Section 79 Finance oversight report. Cllr Cook has left to be sworn in as a councillor in Cape Town, so the Speaker asks another finance committee member to present. An unnamed councillor tables the items.
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Report an error - 03:59:57
ActionSA, DA and FF+ on Group Finance report
Cllr Nkonyeni says the city's cash coverage is five days and that revenue collection and supplier payments are weak. Cllr Santana cites collection of 84.4% of billed revenue, consumer debtors of R73.7bn and capex spend of 40.6%. Cllr Boer says the report shows systemic problems and links the debt to illegal water use.
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Also discussed: Items 1 and 2: DA on city finances (26 August 2026) · FF+ on Section 71 reports (25 June 2026) · Item 70: EFF and ANC (24 June 2026)
Report an error - 04:11:06
ACDP, PA and DA on Group Finance and GICT
Cllr Mkhonza asks about internal debtors and about payments to service providers for laptops, a billing project and office leases. The PA notes the report. Cllr Suddaby criticises GICT's results, the stalled MSCOA project and the document retention gap, and the DA notes the report.
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Report an error - 04:18:39
ANC and Deputy Mayor respond on items 14-16; agreed
Cllr Radebe highlights property rates revenue above budget and growth in e-billing users, and acknowledges 83% collection and five-day cash coverage. Deputy Executive Mayor Masuku calls the picture balanced, rejects ActionSA's "jikijiki" loan claim and says specifics on service providers need a written question. Recommendations are agreed.
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Report an error - 04:29:33
Lunch adjournment and quorum check on return
The Speaker adjourns for lunch at about 2:30, with return set for 3:15. On resumption many seats are empty, and the Speaker asks caucuses to find members and begins counting to confirm a quorum. She notes absences, leave of absence for Cllr Da Rocha, and that fines of R500 applied last month.
Report an error - 05:31:08
Quorum count and late arrivals
The Speaker counted councillors walking in, reaching 141, and pressed members to return on time. Cllr Makhuba said the whole IFP caucus would leave at 15:30. The Speaker asked them to stay because the MMCs' items had to be completed.
Report an error - 05:35:00
Items 17-19: Health and Social Development tabled
The Secretary read items 17, 18 and 19 together: the Health and Social Development Q3 performance reports and the Section 79 oversight report. A councillor from the Health committee tabled them because Cllr Mogapi was absent.
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Report an error - 05:36:38
Items 17-19: party inputs on Health and Social Development
The UDM and PA noted the reports. The ACDP welcomed 80% performance but raised concern over TB outcomes, deaths in Region D and capital spending. ActionSA described the departments as near collapse and cited unpaid suppliers and halted projects. The DA attacked 30 years of ANC governance, and the ANC noted the report.
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Report an error - 05:46:05
Items 17-19: MMC response and agreement
MMC Makhafola responded on TB follow-up, clinic water and electricity backup, and the e-health pilot. She challenged ActionSA's claims of clinic collapse. The acting chair asked council to note the reports and the recommendations were agreed.
Report an error - 05:51:11
Items 20-22: Human Settlements and JOSHCO tabled
The Secretary read items 20, 21 and 22, the Human Settlements and JOSHCO Q3 reports with the Section 79 oversight report. Cllr Maluleka tabled them in place of Cllr Mpolobosho, who had left.
Report an error - 05:53:03
Items 20-22: party debate on housing and JOSHCO
The UDM noted the report. The ACDP, PA, ActionSA and DA criticised the housing backlog, the Maxwell Court building, council rental unit maintenance and 40% department performance. The DA detailed JOSHCO's R391.5 million deficit and low collections. An ANC councillor noted the report and called for a permanent executive director.
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Report an error - 06:15:27
Items 20-22: MMC Mabaso responds
MMC Mabaso said title deeds follow township establishment and are not selective. He said Maxwell Court residents had refused relocation but would now move in September. He said the council rental unit programme is under national moratorium, transferred flats are privately owned, and budget cuts and unpaid contractors have hurt performance. The recommendations were then agreed.
Report an error - 06:21:40
Items 23-24: Office of the City Manager performance
Items 23 and 24 on the Office of the City Manager and governance units were tabled. The ACDP raised concern over low-performing units and the Executive Mayor's informal reporting on the Bomb Squad. ActionSA, PA, DA and EFF commented on illegal dumping, JMPD recruitment, falling complaint resolution, legal costs and the postponed lekgotla. The ANC noted the report.
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Report an error - 06:41:29
Point of clarity on 'drummajorettes' remark
Cllr Echeozonjoku asked for clarity on a reference in Cllr Mokwena's speech to drummajorettes. The Speaker explained the remark and told Mokwena to continue, avoiding drama.
Report an error - 06:43:20
Items 23-24: Executive Mayor responds
Executive Mayor Morero responded on JMPD officer training, saying a 12-month programme was needed after the earlier four-month course. He said the unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure reduction strategy had been accepted by National Treasury. He said the disciplinary board and MPAC were showing results. The items were noted.
Report an error - 06:47:41
Quorum check and bell
A point of order questioned whether quorum had been lost after IFP, DA and ActionSA members left. The Speaker had the bell rung and councillors counted. Quorum was confirmed at 138 and the meeting carried on.
Report an error - 06:55:29
Items 25-26: Public Safety performance
The Public Safety Q3 report and oversight report were tabled. The PA noted the report. FF+ criticised the lack of speed prosecution and a R58 million overspend. The ACDP raised illegal mining near FNB Stadium pipelines. ActionSA called the 88% KPI result far-fetched. The DA raised the Afrirent vehicle grounding and the lapsed speed-camera contract. The ANC praised the Executive Mayor's inner-city law enforcement and accepted the report.
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Report an error - 07:17:01
Items 27-33: Transport, JRA, Metrobus and MTC
The Secretary read items 27 to 33 on Transport, JRA, Metrobus, MTC and the related oversight reports. The ACDP, DA, FF+, ActionSA and the DA's MTC speaker raised unpaid contractors, potholes, faulty traffic signals, MFMA breaches and the MMC's absence. The EFF welcomed Metrobus's fatality-free kilometres, and the ANC and MMC Mgcina noted the reports. Items 32 and 33 were agreed after the main set.
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Report an error - 07:40:50
Items 34-37: Legislature and Ombudsman
Items 34 to 37 covered the Legislature and Office of the Ombudsman Q3 reports and the OCOL oversight reports. Cllr Baloyi tabled the oversight reports. The ACDP welcomed 71% performance. ActionSA criticised a three-year Ombudsman delay on a stormwater cover complaint. The DA cited 27% public participation and weak spending. The EFF and ANC noted the reports.
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Report an error - 08:02:03
Item 38: Petitions Standing Committee Q3 report
Cllr Mabuke tabled the Petitions Standing Committee report for noting. ActionSA said the system was failing petitioners and demanded timelines. The EFF noted the report. The DA's speaker criticised the committee, a petition backlog and threats against her. Cllr Nyembe replied for the ANC, which led to a dispute over 'slay queens'.
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Report an error - 08:17:16
Slay queens point of order and withdrawal
Cllr Maila raised a point of order saying he was a man and wanted a list of 'slay queens'. The Speaker ruled it not a point of order and unparliamentary. At the DA's request, the Speaker asked the ANC speaker to withdraw the term, which she did unconditionally.
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Report an error - 08:19:40
Item 38: MMC and chair close; item noted
MMC Mgcina responded briefly, as the Executive Mayor had left for a meeting. Cllr Mabuke thanked committee members and officials and asked council to note the report. The report was noted.
Report an error - 08:21:21
Announcements and adjournment
The Speaker said there were no announcements and that council would next meet the following month. She appealed to councillors and whips to attend online committee meetings so they are not postponed. She then adjourned the meeting.
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Promises
10Commitments with a date, an amount or a 'we will'.
On 4 November 2026 (when this page was built): 2 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.
Overdue by 96 daysJack Sekwaila · MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services
03:52:58· by the coming week· Report an error
Not raised again in 5 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“we do have in coming this coming week an operation to do some cutoff of illegal connection”
Overdue by 35 daysMlungisi Mabaso · MMC for Human Settlements
Relocate the Maxwell Court residents to Fleurhof.
06:17:47· by September· Report an error
Not raised again in 5 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“we said during the month of September, then we will then relocate them.”
No dateNomoya Mnisi · MMC for Economic Development (by surname)
Corrective measures will be implemented to improve the Economic Development portfolio's performance.
Not raised again in 5 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“We are committing to this council, Madam Speaker, that corrective measures are being implemented”
No dateLoyiso Masuku · Deputy Executive Mayor · MMC for Finance (by surname)
Respond, via the administration, to a written question on specific service-provider payments.
Not raised again in 5 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“if he can, through a written question in line with our rules, I'm sure we will be able to respond”
No dateLettie Cylia Moshapo · ActionSA
Not raised again in 5 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“We will pay our service providers on time.”
No dateEnnie Makhafola · MMC for Health and Social Development
Roll out the electronic patient health record system to 14 more clinics.
05:49:44· by in the coming few months· 14 more clinics· Report an error
Latest: City says under way, 11 October 2026 (AI judgment)
Evidence: quote · 1 City report
“We are now implementing it to 14 more clinics, so expect that in the coming few months.”
- City says under wayCity newsroom, 11 Oct 2026: MTC Enables City of Johannesburg’s eHealth System Launch
“The City of Johannesburg Health Department officially launched its eHealth System on 9 October 2026 at Claremont Clinic in Region B”
- City says under wayCity newsroom, 11 Oct 2026: MTC Enables City of Johannesburg’s eHealth System Launch
No dateMlungisi Mabaso · MMC for Human Settlements
Table a report on the future of council rental units (CRUs) to the Mayoral Committee.
Not raised again in 5 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“The department is preparing a report which we will then table to the Mayoral Committee”
No dateJacob Dinkwanyana Aphane · ActionSA
ActionSA promises to recruit 1,500 additional JMPD officers over a term of office, about 300 a year.
06:28:39· by over a five-year term of office· 1,500 JMPD officers· Report an error
Not raised again in 5 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“ActionSA will recruit 1,500 additional JMPD officers over a term of office”
No dateMarais
A DA-led government would ensure city officials cooperate with law enforcement on corruption cases.
Not raised again in 5 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“A Democratic Alliance government will ensure that every official cooperates with law enforcement authorities”
No dateEnnie Makhafola · MMC for Health and Social Development
Relay councillors' Public Safety comments to MMC Koma.
Not raised again in 5 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“we will relay the messages um to MMC Koma.”
Decisions
22What council approved, rejected or put off.
- 00:45:57
Quorum of the meetingapproved
After recounting, the Speaker confirmed with the register that a quorum was present and the meeting could proceed.
- 00:52:19
Applications for leave of absenceapproved
Council agreed to the leave of absence applications announced by the Speaker and party representatives.
- 00:55:10
Elevation of items 39, 40 and 41approved
The Speaker agreed to the Deputy Executive Mayor's request to elevate items 39, 40 and 41 ahead of the agenda.
- 00:56:52
Request to go in-committee for items 39-41approved
On the Deputy Executive Mayor's request the meeting went in-committee, with cameras, livestream and the gallery switched off.
- 02:19:44
Items 39, 40 and 41 (disciplinary board reports)noted
The recommendations were read into the record and the Speaker moved to the main agenda; no vote is recorded in this part.
- 02:49:36
Items 1-3: Development Planning and JDA performance and oversight reports (Q3 2025/26)approved
The Speaker asked whether the recommendations on the stated pages were agreed and councillors answered "Agreed".
- 03:17:18
Items 4-8: Economic Development, Joburg Tourism Company, JPC, Joburg Market and Section 79 oversight reports (Q3 2025/26)approved
The recommendations on pages 4.6, 5.15, 6.20, 7.6 and 8.13 were agreed.
- 03:24:30
Items 9-13: corrected reporting periodcorrection recorded
The period was corrected from October-December 2025 to January-March 2026 and the right reports were read into the record.
- 03:57:50
Items 9-13: EISD, City Power, Joburg Water, Pikitup and Section 79 oversight reports (Q3 2025/26)approved
The Speaker asked if the recommendations were agreed and moved to the next item without any objection.
- 04:29:31
Items 14-16: Group Finance, Group ICT and Section 79 Finance oversight reports (Q3 2025/26)approved
The recommendations on pages 14.4, 15.3 and 16.13 were agreed.
- 05:32:23
Quorumquorum confirmed
The Speaker counted 136, then 141 councillors present and proceeded with the agenda.
- 05:50:56
Items 17, 18 and 19: Health and Social Development performance and oversight reports (Jan-Mar 2026)agreed
The recommendations at 17.25, 18.5 and 19.15 were put to council and taken as agreed, with no objection heard.
- 06:21:34
Items 20, 21 and 22: Human Settlements and JOSHCO performance and oversight reportsagreed
The recommendations at 20.4, 21.20 and 22.7 were agreed to.
- 06:47:19
Items 23 and 24: Office of the City Manager performance and oversight reportsnoted
The recommendations at 23.20 and 24.10 to 24.11 were noted with no objection heard.
- 06:54:55
Quorum re-checkquorum confirmed
After the bell and a count, the Speaker confirmed 138 councillors and the meeting continued.
- 07:16:56
Items 25 and 26: Public Safety performance and oversight reportsagreed
The recommendations at 25.20 and 26.4 were agreed to.
- 07:39:49
Items 27 to 31: Transport, JRA, Metrobus, MTC performance and oversight reportsagreed
The recommendations at 27.2, 28.12, 29.5, 30.4 and 31.24 to 31.25 were agreed to.
- 07:40:34
Items 32 and 33: JRA Q2 performance report and oversight reportagreed
The recommendations at 32.11 and 33.9 were agreed to.
- 08:01:57
Items 34 to 37: Legislature and Office of the Ombudsman performance and oversight reportsagreed
The recommendations at 34.12, 35.8, 36.5 and 37.7 were agreed to.
- 08:19:15
Withdrawal of the term 'slay queens'withdrawn
At the Speaker's request, the ANC councillor unconditionally withdrew the term.
- 08:21:18
Item 38: Petitions Standing Committee Q3 oversight reportnoted
The report was for information and council noted it.
- 08:21:53
Adjournment of the 52nd Extra-Ordinary Council Meetingadjourned
The Speaker adjourned the meeting after the agenda was completed.
Attendance and conduct
83Who was away and why, as said in the chamber.
Apologies read out 42
- Family responsibility (3)
- F. Abdool, Gwamanda, Mabelebele
- Party business (4)
- N. Khonkhobe, M. Koma, Zwane, Masoga
- Arriving late (11)
- Ntoele, Mnisi*, Simelane*, Tefu, Chetsanga, Lebea, Wissler, Mazibuko*, Harris, Mhlongo, Morero
- Leaving early (7)
- Mogapi, Nyembe*, Masuku*, Ponsonby, Paul Mokoena, Tsoadi, Makhuba
- Other reason (2)
- Mmbengwa, Mazibukwana
- Private business (1)
- Mpolobosho
- No reason given (1)
- Da Rocha
* Name as heard; not matched to exactly one councillor.
MMC or Mayor not present for their business 9
- 02:20:56
Kaldine: Chair of the Development Planning Section 79 Committee was absent for items 1 to 3; another committee member presented.
- 02:45:33
Mgcina: MMC for Development Planning did not respond at first when called to reply; she replied after a delay.
- 03:59:06
Cook: Finance committee member in charge for items 14-16 was absent; another committee member presented.
- 03:48:38
Morero: Executive Mayor described as absent from the chamber by a speaker.
- 05:35:53
Mogapi: Health member in charge absent; chair asks for another Health councillor to present items 17 to 19.
- 05:51:53
Mpolobosho: Human Settlements member in charge absent; another councillor asked to table items 20 to 22.
- 07:16:08
Koma: Public Safety MMC absent; MMC Makhafola responded on his behalf.
- 07:23:19
Kunene: Transport MMC absent for items 27 to 33, as stated by a DA speaker.
- 08:19:40
Morero: Mayor absent for the Petitions report; MMC Mgcina asked to respond.
Not present when called 12
- 02:36:36
Mosehla: Another EFF councillor stood on behalf of Mosehla, who was said to be not available.
- 03:00:50
Moatshe: Chair called Councillor Moatshe and asked if he was available; Cllr Mohlala then spoke on his behalf.
- 03:05:39
Dladla: Chair said 'Not here? Oh.' after the call; an EFF speaker began shortly afterwards and was thanked as Councillor Dladla.
- 03:34:52
Harris: An ACDP member said Harris was not there and the ACDP noted the report.
- 03:48:25
Mkasi: Chair said 'Not here?' and moved to the next speaker.
- 04:18:39
Nethamba: Chair noted 'No-show' and moved on.
- 05:36:38
N. Mohamed: DA speaker called on items 17 to 19 was not present.
- 05:39:52
Mposula: ActionSA speaker called on items 17 to 19 was not present.
- 05:45:41
Unnamed councillor: EFF speaker on items 17 to 19 was absent and no one replaced her.
- 06:11:22
Nenemba: EFF speaker called on items 20 to 22 was not present.
- 07:28:00
K. Pitso: Chair notes the listed speaker on items 27 to 33 is no longer present.
- 07:43:10
Smit: Freedom Front Plus speaker called on items 34 to 37 was absent; another member noted the report.
Warned or stopped by the chair 13
- 00:14:35
Chair told councillors to be seated for the quorum count.
- 00:45:57
Chair asked councillors at the back to sit.
- 02:30:10
Raphadu*: Chair repeatedly called Cllr Raphadu during the DA speech; the DA speaker asked for referral to Ethics for ignoring the chair.
- 03:31:58
Unnamed councillor: Chair told a noisy councillor to sit while Cllr Zigebe was speaking.
- 03:38:01
Mphefo: Chair asked Cllr Mphefo to switch off the microphone during Cllr Munyayi's speech.
- 03:38:01
Ismael Steenkamp: Chair asked Cllr I. R. Steenkamp to switch off the microphone during Cllr Munyayi's speech.
- 03:40:54
Simonse: Chair asked Cllr Simonse to hold on amid noise in the chamber.
- 03:42:31
Chair asked ActionSA councillors to keep quiet so she could rule.
- 04:30:00
Maswazi: Chair told Cllr Maswazi to switch off his microphone.
- 05:34:14
Mgcina: Chair asks the MMC to sit in the front, leaving the Mayor alone there.
- 05:47:56
Nkonyeni: Chair stops the councillor interjecting while the MMC is speaking.
- 06:43:20
Mokwena: Chair ends the councillor's speech, noting it is late in the day.
- 07:18:38
Rohlssen: Chair had called him by mistake before the member in charge and asks him to sit.
Sound or equipment problem 7
- 02:26:35
Sehoai*: Chair asked for microphones to be switched off during the speech.
- 02:26:35
Mohlala*: Chair asked Cllr Mohlala to switch off the microphone.
- 05:50:19
Mkhonto*: Open microphone was causing noise on other microphones.
- 05:52:39
Maluleka*: Chair asks the councillor to switch off a microphone.
- 05:52:39
Mwale*: Chair asks the councillor to switch off a microphone.
- 06:26:19
Mabaso*: Chair asks for the MMC's microphone to be switched off.
- 08:08:32
Rakosa*: Chair asks the councillor to switch off a microphone.
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