Norman Fana Mkhonza

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• 28 May 2026 · 00:39:17Private business. ACDP councillor away on private business. sitting
• 26 May 2026 · 00:13:29Private business. Apology tendered on his behalf. sitting

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• 30 Sept 2026 · 04:09:00Did not respond at first; spoke shortly after, citing microphone problems. sitting

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• 30 Jul 2026 · 00:38:35Speaker gave a time warning (corrected to 10 seconds). sitting

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• 30 Sept 2026 · 07:21:00Items 18 and 19: MFMA in-year financial reports · 1 min 45 s

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  Yeah, Madam Speaker, it is the position of the ACDP caucus that these in-year reports are very late because

  Councillor Mkhonza, just hold on. Councillor Mkhonza, just hold on. Councillor Nkonyeni, your hand is up.

  No, Speaker, I wanted to come in before Councillor Mkhonza started in relation to, since you're combining the items, the time that will be allocated, Speaker.

  I've got the time. I've got the time. Don't worry.

  Is it two, is it four, is it 10 minutes?

  I have the time, Councillor. I have the time. It's two items, it's combined.

  Thank you, Speaker.

  Drie plus drie is ses. Hy het ses minute.

  Councillor Mkhonza, we're starting your time over. He wasted your time. Come on.

  Okay. No, thank you very much, Madam Speaker. Shalom, shalom once again. I was saying that I'm going to speak only on item 18 to say that these items, Madam Speaker, they are old anyway. So, we are discussing in-year reports, and there's nothing that we can do to rectify whatever has happened. However, as the ACDP, we are disappointed with the

  performance of the conditional grants at 66%, which is unacceptable. So, as the ACDP, as we note this report, we're saying that going to the next financial year, we should consider using all our conditional grants. I thank you, Madam Speaker.

• 30 Sept 2026 · 05:56:32Item 10 SCM Acquisition Status Report · 2 s

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  Item noted.

• 30 Sept 2026 · 04:57:23Item 6 Skills Development Strategy · 54 s

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  Yes, thank you very much, um, Madam Speaker. Um, looking at the City of Joburg as the economic hub, uh, Madam Speaker, as well as the rate of unemployment rate, especially the youth, um, it is upon us as councillors to remember that without skills development,

  we are not going anywhere as a city, which contributes to the overall, um, GDP of the province as well as the country. So skills development is very, um, important, despite our political differences. So as the ACDP, we will support this, um, skills development program. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

• 30 Sept 2026 · 04:32:01Item 3 Emissions inventory reports · 14 s

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  Yeah, the MMC represents all the residents, not the ANC only, please. He must not campaign. He is the MMC of everybody, not of the ANC. Thank you very much.

• 30 Sept 2026 · 04:09:12Item 2 Draft Clean Air Zone Policy · 30 s

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  No, I'm trying to Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry. Apologies, Madam Speaker. The mic was giving me some problems. Apologies about that. Um yeah, so the the ACDP caucus takes comfort um in that the the uh policy will be taken to external stakeholders um for further inputs. So for that, the ACDP will approve this um progressive um policy. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

• 30 Sept 2026 · 02:59:00Item 9: Petitions Policy review · 29 s

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  Shalom, shalom, Madam Speaker.

  Danko.

  Yes, can you hear me?

  I can hear you, Councillor Mkhonza. I can hear you.

  Oh yeah, thank you very much. Thank you very much. Greetings once again. Shalom, shalom, Madam Speaker. So the ACDP caucus, Madam Speaker, believes that this policy is a living document. As a result, the ACDP will approve this policy. Thank you very much.

• 30 Sept 2026 · 01:13:24Item 17: Funding plan · 10 s

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  Thank you, thank you, thank you, Madam Speaker, and shalom, shalom to all the colleagues. The ACDP notes the report. Thank you very much.

• 27 Aug 2026 · 01:20:26Item 36: HIV/AIDS conditional grant · 3 min 18 s

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  Yes. Um shalom, shalom once again, Madam Speaker. Um thank you very much. Um Madam Speaker, I stand to speak on item 36, acceptance of the HIV/AIDS uh conditional grant from Gauteng uh Provincial Treasury to implement the uh Madam Speaker, there's some noise this side, please uh protect me, this side of the DA.

  And I can hear that, councillor. Can we please stop that?

  Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. Um let me start again. Madam Speaker, I stand to speak on item 36, acceptance of the HIV/AIDS conditional grant from Gauteng Provincial Treasury to implement the HIV and AIDS door-to-door HIV um education program and AIDS council coordination for the financial year 2026/2027. Um let me quote Proverbs 17:22, it says, a merry heart does good,

  like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones. Madam Speaker, the ACDP caucus welcomes the conditional grant from the province, which amounts to R35,178,000 for the continuation of the ihlomile door-to-door HIV/AIDS education program. This is consistent with the ACDP policy um that states, quote, health outcomes cannot be viewed in isolation from the broader socioeconomic

  realities facing our communities. The health of our residents is directly linked to economic productivity, household stability, educational attainment, and overall quality of life. A healthy population is better positioned to contribute meaningfully to economic growth and social um development, unquote. On 31 July 2025, Madam Speaker, um the province provided R33,300

  and uh 630 uh thousand, and the ACDP caucus proposed the following um control measures, um that all councillors have access to the monthly reports for us to monitor the progress and effectiveness of these um grant allocation. And also that the field workers are not abused the same way the Free State municipality did, uh not used as campaign tool by

  paying some

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  by paying some uh 67 uh thousand and others as low as two 2,000. And we we further ask that there must be equity in spreading the grant amongst all the wards. Now, the question is, when we read this um report, we did not see the breakdown of the previous um conditional grant allocation, how was it spent, was it spent all of it? And in the absence

  of that, the ACDP caucus might be tempted um to refer this to the Madlanga Commission to follow the money because um it looks like uh these conditional grants are

• 27 Aug 2026 · 00:42:45Item 33: 2027/28 IDP and budget time schedule · 2 min 11 s

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  Yeah, thank you very much, uh Madam Speaker. Um I just thought today I wouldn't quote scriptures, but I'm tempted to quote um from the Book of Proverbs um chapter 26, I'll read verse 4 and verse 11. Just giving advice to to our to some of our colleagues.

  Verse 4 reads as follows. Or let me rather start with verse 11 and then I'll go back. It reads as follows um verse 11: "Like a dog that returns to its vomit, a fool does the same foolish things over and over again." Then verse 4 reads as follows: "Do not answer a fool according to their foolishness,

  or you will or you will stoop to their level and become like them." Close quote. Madam Speaker, the ACDP caucus approves the 2027/2028 IDP, Budget, Performance Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Time Schedule um that uh to be submitted to the Gauteng MEC of COGTA,

  the National and Provincial Treasuries for monitoring purposes, as required by section 31 of the MSA. The ACDP further um hopes that the time schedules will be taken seriously, especially the 31st of March 2027, Madam Speaker, which is the adoption of the Integrated Annual Report.

  Let's mark this date. Let's take these um time schedules very serious. They must not be time schedules that are put there for the sake of it. Let's take them serious. Let us deal with the Integrated Annual Report on time next year. Shalom shalom, Madam Speaker, and God bless you.

• 27 Aug 2026 · 00:38:31Alderman certificate for Cllr Van Wyk · 3 s

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  What about Alderman Van Wyk?

• 27 Aug 2026 · 00:30:26Item 32: Public Participation Policy · 1 min 41 s

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  Um yes, shalom shalom, Madam Speaker. Um allow me to first acknowledge our Almighty God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit. To also acknowledge um the Executive Mayor in absentia,

  Please speak into the mic, Councillor.

  Okay. Must I start again? All right.

  Uh-uh, carry on, but speak into the mic.

  All right. To also acknowledge the Executive Mayor in absentia. To also acknowledge the Deputy Executive Mayor, the MMCs, um all councillors, our beloved um residents of the City of Johannesburg. Madam Speaker, I stand to speak on item 32, um the review of the Public Participation Policy for the City of Johannesburg.

  Uh Madam Speaker, the the ACDP caucus approves the policy as reviewed for the implementation in the 2026/2027 financial year with the hope that um the top five priorities will be realised. That is, improve communication between the city and the communities; to also strengthen and empower ward committees;

  to also establish effective feedback mechanisms; to also enhance accountability and transparency; and lastly, to ensure that participation processes are inclusive and accessible. In doing this, as public servants, we shall make sure that we have won um the trust of our residents back. Thank you, Madam Speaker. Shalom shalom.

• 26 Aug 2026 · 02:56:414 · 3 min 12 s

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  Thank you, Councillor Wax. Councillor T. Nkomo, ActionSA.

  Thank you so much, Councillor. Can we have Councillor Radebe from the EFF? Are you here, Councillor? I'm worried about the clock.

  Yes. Shalom, shalom once again, Madam Speaker. On a lighter note, the other illegal structure that was brought in here was the Bomb Squad. Madam Speaker, I stand to speak on Item 4, Tabling of the Public Participation Outcomes Report for 2026/27 for the approval and noting. Let me quote from Jeremiah 29:7. It reads as follows. "Also do good things

  Councillor Mkhonza, just hold on. We can't hear Councillor Mkhonza. Can you speak into the mic, and can we ask others to just speak slightly softer? You are next to each other. Thank you, Councillor Mkhonza.

  Yeah. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Madam Speaker. Ethical leadership includes

  Your time is running, neh?

  I know. I know you will cut it anyway. Madam Speaker, allow me to quote from Jeremiah 29:7. It reads as follows. "Also do good things for the city that I sent to you. Pray for the Lord for the city that you're living in, because if there is peace in that city, you'll also have peace." Madam Speaker, one of the principles of public participation is strengthening the legitimacy and responsiveness of municipal decision-making.

  We acknowledge the structured Community-Based Planning, CBP, and the Integrated Development Plan Regional Summits, IDP Regional Summits, which is consistent with the Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, especially Section 7, 16, 17, 29, and 34. The ACDP notes and supports the report. However, all, myself included, need to do better

  in to attend and support these structured and important participatory sessions. Community engagement stands at a minimal 0.09% and 0.13% for both the CBP and the IDP regional summits, respectively. Such poor attendance, Madam Speaker, undermines the democratic legitimacy of decisions made by the municipality. In conclusion, Madam Speaker,

  the ACDP acknowledges the report and its valid concerns, confirming that the City of Joburg must update must update its public participation policy, which we are going to speak on that on Item 32. God bless Africa, especially the people of Sudan, which represents the largest humanitarian crisis ever recorded.

  12 million are displaced and 30 leaving 30.4 million in humanitarian aid or support.

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  Thank you very much. We continue to pray and for the shalom peace of Jerusalem, the people of Gaza, the surrounding areas, the resilient people of Israel, as we declare Jeremiah 1:19 over them. Shalom, shalom, Madam Speaker.

• 26 Aug 2026 · 02:21:213 · 2 min 35 s

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  Thank you, Madam Speaker. Honourable Speaker, comrades, colleagues, and residents of the City of Johannesburg, allow me to say protocol observed. I rise in support and noting of the April and May Section 71 reports. Let us allow the numbers to speak, because the numbers tell us that the ANC-led

  Yes, shalom, shalom once again, Madam Speaker. Um allow me once again to quote from my guiding manual, the Holy Bible, from the Book of Exodus 18, verse 21. It reads as follows: "But you should also choose some of the people to be judges and leaders. Choose good men you can trust, men who respect God. Choose men who will not change their decision for money." Close quote. Madam Speaker, allow me to also quote

  from the manifesto of the ACDP. It reads as follows: "Real change starts with me and you. We all want a service-driven local government that is accountable and works, and we want to live in communities that are safe and well-maintained, communities that can attract investment, flourish, and grow." Close quote. Ethical leadership is a moral choice made by each individual leadership, as pointed out in 1.2

  of this code. The ACDP fully supports the new Code of Ethical Leadership for Local Government, stating that it should have been introduced much sooner. The code relies heavily on the Local Government Anti-Corruption Strategy to support honest leadership and safe communities. It matches the ACDP's community safety manifesto by pushing for honest police work and clean government. While we appreciate the effort to involve city employees,

  also noting point 11 of the Honourable Minister of COGTA's letter committing to train municipalities through provincial COGTAs and SALGA, however, the implementation schedule has not been shared as yet. In conclusion, the ACDP fully agrees with one of the purposes, which asserts that this initiative is driven by the belief that ethical leadership is a prerequisite for successful developmental local government as outlined

  in the Constitution. God bless Africa, especially the people of Sudan, which represents the largest and fastest displacement crisis in the world,

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  the largest humanitarian crisis ever recorded. Over 12 million people are displaced. We continue to pray for the shalom peace of Jerusalem, the people in Gaza and the surrounding areas, the resident people of Israel, and we declare Jeremiah 1:19, "They will fight against you, but they shall not prevail, for the Lord is with you." Shalom, shalom.

• 26 Aug 2026 · 01:45:48Items 1 and 2 · 5 min 41 s

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  Yes, yeah, thank you very much, Madam Speaker. Greetings once again. Now that I have acknowledged everybody, especially our

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  Okay, Madam Speaker, now that I have acknowledged our Heavenly Father and everybody, I'll go straight to the item. Madam Speaker, I stand to speak on item one and two, Section 71 reports for the period ended 31 May 2026. Allow me to quote from my guiding manual, the Holy Bible. The one who faithfully manages the little he has been given will be promoted and trusted with greater responsibilities. But those who cheat with the little they have been given will not be considered trustworthy to receive more. Luke 16, verse 10.

  Madam Speaker, the ACDP caucus wishes to focus on some critical areas arising from the Section 71 reports. Several of these critical metrics impact the municipality's fiscal stability, its ability to deliver services, and the overall success of its management. We commend the interventions employed, which accounted for the amounts collected from defaulters, 93.1 million and 28.6 million for electricity and water respectively. We will monitor the outstanding accounts or interventions for collection. We further commend the 100% compliance from all the departments and entities with the Section 71 process, that is to upload trial balance by the fifth of the working day.

  However, it is worth noting that capital expenditure per funding source has dropped by 3%. This is unacceptable. For the entities consolidated as at 31st May is 43% for departments and 59 for entities, with an overall expenditure of 52% with one month left. That is unacceptable, Madam Speaker. The debtors book continues to increase every month, now sitting at 75.7 billion.

  Before addressing some of the matters, we must express the concern of the city's persistently low collection rates. However, when compared to the previous three months, a slight improvement is registered, 84.4% and 91.2% for April and May respectively. These figures continue to reflect weakness in both credit control and revenue management systems, which remain fundamental pillars of the city's fiscal sustainability. The less said about the continued concerns relating the mSCOA compliance, the better. The performance of the conditional grants, Madam Speaker, remains low. In April, we registered a 45%, and in May, we registered a 50%, which is concerning.

  The ACDP, Madam Speaker, continues to note with serious concern the substantial risk of underspending allocated conditional grants with only one month remaining before the end of the financial year. We therefore seek clarity from the Executive Deputy Mayor regarding the city's strategy to ensure that all conditional grant allocations are fully spent within the prescribed timeframes and that no funding is forfeited to National Treasury. The ACDP takes note of the reports, but remains concerned about the significant variance in conditional grant expenditure and capital budget implementation, both of which continue to perform well below the expected benchmark of 95%.

  These trends point to possible shortcomings in planning, budgeting, project management, institutional capacity, procurement processes, and contract implementation. They also suggest that certain departments and entities may not be adequately prepared to execute approved projects within the required timelines. The ACDP therefore calls upon the executive to investigate the root causes of these recurring challenges, implement corrective measures urgently, strengthen project management capacity, and ensure greater accountability for departmental and entity performance.

  The ACDP further recommends that the conditional grant performance be included in the consolidated variance report because that will assist us in understanding the material deviations and deficiencies, which must include remedial steps or corrective actions. Ultimately, the residents of Joburg deserve a municipality that plans effectively, spends responsibly, and delivers efficiently. Madam Speaker, before I sit down, in conclusion, allow me to congratulate Councillor Radebe because he deserves this position of the chair, Section 79 Finance. As the ACDP caucus, we say congratulation, and we speak order. We know that you are a person of integrity, and you will lead this committee thoroughly.

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  God bless and protect Africa, especially the people of Sudan, that represents the largest and fastest displacement crisis in the world, the largest humanitarian crisis ever recorded. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

• 26 Aug 2026 · 00:48:00Confirmation of minutes · 32 s

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  Yes, um, shalom, shalom once again Madam Speaker. Um, allow me to first acknowledge our Almighty God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit; to also acknowledge the Executive Mayor in absentia, the Deputy Executive Mayor, um, all councillors, um, the residents of the City of Joburg. I greet you all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Madam Speaker, um, all the minutes are in order. Thank you very much.

• 30 Jul 2026 · 00:35:44Items 1 and 2: Annual Report and MPAC oversight report · 3 min 19 s

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  Yeah, thank you very much. Shalom, shalom, Madam Speaker. And allow me to first acknowledge our almighty God, eternally existent in three persons, God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, the creator of the heavens and the earth. Thank you, Madam Speaker. Greetings to all councillors, the ACDP constituents, residents of

  Poor performance is a collective team hobby. Fast. The ACDP caucus expresses its appreciation to the Executive Mayor for acknowledging that an unqualified audit is not a definitive measure of excellence. We urge the GCFO to avoid hiding behind technicalities by claiming the term "clean audit" does not exist in accounting standards. We applaud the Joburg Market's exceptional performance in maintaining a clean audit for three consecutive years. With the above points established,

  we highlight the following critical concerns requiring immediate and urgent action. One, the UIFWs. While we applaud the four billion referred to the disciplinary board, this is a drop in the ocean compared to the massive 30.3 billion post-audit UIFW balance hanging over this council. Two, the underutilization of conditional grants. Three, infrastructure and maintenance and investment. The SDBIP performance of 59%, which is a disappointing

  14% decline compared to the previous year. One of the reasons cited for the drop in performance is the aging infrastructure. However, the ACDP caucus, we argue that it does not make sense for JPC to report a 122 million surplus whilst we are lacking in infrastructure development and maintenance. Is this one of the ways to siphon money to comrades for fictitious performance? Number four, we go to internal controls. The ACDP caucus is yet to see the so-called targeted time-bound audit action plans. Kindly advise where to locate them. Progress requires strong institutional controls. Every announcement made by the City of Joburg must be backed up by verifiable reports. Number four, on debt management and revenue collection. A credible, unfair, consistently enforced debt management strategy is essential if we are to reverse the current trajectory, improve revenue collection, and safeguard the long-term financial sustainability of the city. Residents and businesses are more likely to respond positively to collection efforts when they see government itself is leading by example.

  Apologies, Councillor Mkhonza, you have 10 minutes left. 10 seconds left. Sorry.

  Okay, Madam Speaker. And with regard to the four qualified audits, it's worrying, Madam Speaker, because of the three months failure by some departments to submit variance reports is unacceptable. Madam Speaker, Transport Department is performing badly. KPIs 20 and 21,

• 22 Jul 2026 · 07:43:2034 to 37 · 10 s

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  Thank you, Madam Speaker. The ACDP caucus welcomes the overall third quarter performance of 71%. Thank you very much.

• 22 Jul 2026 · 06:23:1423 and 24 · 3 min 5 s

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  Yes. Shalom, shalom once again, Madam Speaker. Um I rise to speak on Item 23, the performance assessment of the Office of the City Manager for the 2025/2026 financial year. The ACDP welcomes the reported overall performance achievement of 84%, reflecting a modest 2% improvement compared to the second quarter. While this improvement is encouraging, it also highlights the continuing instability within several critical

  administrative functions that are fundamental to the effective um operation of the city. Of particular concern are the performance levels recorded by the GFIS at 69% and the COO at 53%. These units play a central role in ensuring coordination, accountability, oversight, and the execution of the city's strategic priorities.

  Their underperformance cannot simply be viewed as a statistical outcome. Rather, it points to deeper systemic challenges that, if not urgently addressed, could negatively impact service delivery, weaken um governance processes, and erode public confidence in the city's administration. Madam Speaker, the ACDP caucus is further troubled by the Executive Mayor's informal reporting of the performance um of what has become known as the Bomb Squad,

  which has repeatedly been described as performing exceptionally well. While any initiative that contributes positively to service delivery should be welcomed, council has yet to receive a formal report detailing its mandate, performance indicators, um expenditure, achievements, and accountability mechanisms. This council cannot be expected to exercise proper oversight based on public statements only.

  The continued reliance on informal reporting risks undermining the professionalism of the administration and sends an unfortunate message that bypasses the authority and competence and accountability of duly appointed officials and established governance structures. Madam Speaker, the ACDP caucus will continue to closely monitor the repairs

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  The ACDP caucus will continue to closely monitor the repairs and maintenance key performance indicator, as well as the percentage of the budget spent on city-wide infrastructure. These indicators are critical to the long-term sustainability of municipal assets and the quality of service delivery to residents. In this regard, the ACDP um the ACDP caucus seeks clarity on the following: The project risk register identifies significant risks, including the incomplete implementation of the intergovernmental um relations mandate, as well as the inadequate integration and misalignment of plans

• 22 Jul 2026 · 05:37:0117, 18 and 19 · 2 min 41 s

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  Yeah, thank you, Madam Speaker. Shalom, shalom once again. The ACDP welcomes the department's overall performance achievement of 80%, which remains consistent with the second quarter performance, including the dependent-related indicators. This level of performance demonstrates a measure of stability within the department and reflects the continued commitment of healthcare workers and officials who serve our communities under often challenging circumstances.

  While we acknowledge this positive achievement, we note with concern the slight decline in performance of the tuberculosis, TB, program compared to quarter two. Tuberculosis remains one of South Africa's most significant public health challenges, particularly in vulnerable communities where poverty, overcrowding, and limited access to healthcare continue to fuel transmission. We therefore encourage the department to strengthen its interventions, improve patient follow-up mechanisms,

  and intensify awareness campaigns to ensure that treatment adherence and recovery rates continue to improve. Madam Speaker, the ACDP further expresses concern regarding the reported number of deaths, particularly in Region D, which accounts for the majority of these cases. Every statistic represents a family that has lost a loved one and a community that has suffered a painful loss. We therefore extend our heartfelt condolences to all affected families and urge the department to carefully analyze the underlying causes and implement targeted interventions where necessary.

  The ACDP caucus will continue to closely monitor the following areas: one, the outreach programs in early childhood development program centers; two, the enhancement of 48-hour return-to-care program; three, the percentage spent on capital budget, and then especially with only three months remaining in this financial year. It is critical that allocated resources are utilized effectively and timeously to ensure that essential healthcare infrastructure, equipment, and facility upgrades

  are delivered to residents. Madam Speaker, health outcomes cannot be viewed in isolation from the broader socioeconomic realities facing our communities. The health of our residents is directly linked to economic productivity, household stability, educational attainment, and overall quality of life. A healthy population

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  Thank you. A healthy population is better positioned to contribute meaningfully to economic growth and social development. The ACDP therefore encourages the department to sustain, strengthen, expand its preventative healthcare programs. I thank you, Madam Speaker.

• 22 Jul 2026 · 04:11:13Items 14-16 (Group Finance and GICT) · 3 min 2 s

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  Yeah, thank you very much once again, Madam Speaker. Allow me just to focus only on a principle based on Matthew 23:26, for us to go somewhere as a Council. It reads as follows: "Blind Pharisee, first cleanse the inside of the cup and dish, that the outside of them may be clean also." Madam Speaker, the principle is simple: we must first put our house in order.

  By ensuring internal discipline and enforcing payment compliance within government structures, the city will not only improve its financial position, but also will restore its legitimacy and moral authority when engaging external debtors. It is very important that we deal with that, Madam Speaker, because outside of that we will just be talking and talking, all of us. So the question to the MMC is: how far are we

  in collecting from our internal customers? On Item 15, the only questions that the ACDP has, there are key projects that have reportedly been on hold since October 2025 due to non-payment of service providers. So, that being said, there are also three service providers that are paid: Uyakhala Business Solutions, Qualitative Innovative Solutions,

  and A&C Cosmic, not ANC, A and C Cosmic Solutions were reportedly paid in excess of 10 million for laptops. However, the report simultaneously indicates that no laptops or hardware were procured during the reporting period. Madam Speaker, this contradiction demands urgent clarification. If payments were made, where are the assets? If the assets were delivered, why are they not reflected in the report?

  The discrepancy raises serious concerns regarding procurement processes, asset management controls and accountability.

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  Thank you very much. The second service provider that was paid was Zimele ERP IT Services, received approximately 132 million during quarter three for the billing project. I think I missed one. Okay, the last one that was paid is Mutondo Properties for office accommodation, continue to show the significant fluctuations. The report reflects payments of approximately 1 million in quarter two,

  and approximately 3 million in both quarter one and quarter three. The ACDP seeks an explanation for these substantial variances.

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  Are these payments linked to lease escalations, arrear settlement, additional office space requirements or other contractual obligations? I thank you, Madam Speaker.

• 22 Jul 2026 · 02:56:15Items 4-8 (Economic Development, JTC, JPC, Joburg Market) · 2 min 57 s

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  Yes, thank you very much, Madam Speaker. Allow me to first acknowledge our Almighty God, eternal existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit; to also acknowledge the Executive Mayor and the Deputy Executive Mayor and all councillors. Madam Speaker, allow me to first quote from my guiding manual, the Bible, from Proverbs 22:29. It reads as follows: Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before unknown men. Madam Speaker, allow me to start with item seven,

  the Joburg Market. I'll just highlight the beautiful work that is done by this entity. While their reported turnover performance is 6.6% below the budgeted target, the entity has nevertheless demonstrated resilience and operational stability in a challenging economic environment. We also acknowledge the 100% supplier payment within the 30 days.

  We further welcome the successful training of 480 emerging farmers. On the policy position on affirmative action, we will quote what the ACDP's position is. It says affirmative action should aim to make people self-sufficient to contribute to the running of the country in all its aspects. So in that regard, we say that the Joburg Market is doing well in that regard. Going to item four, which is the Economic Development,

  we acknowledge the improvement done in this department in terms of reducing the UIFWs. However, Madam Speaker, while we acknowledge these improvements, the ACDP caucus remains deeply concerned about the department's continued inability to spend its allocated capital expenditure, which sits at 0%. Furthermore, although the department's overall performance achievement has improved to 67%, this remains significantly below acceptable standards for a department entrusted with driving economic

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  Thank you very much. Furthermore, although the department's overall performance achievement has improved to 67%, this remains significantly below acceptable standards for a department entrusted with driving economic development and investment in the city. An improvement from the previous quarter is welcomed, but the current level of performance still reflects underachievement against key targets and strategic objectives. The report indicates a downward trend of approximately 10%, which undermines the city's commitment to supporting suppliers.

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  Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. And okay, no, it's fine, I'll leave it there, Madam Speaker. Thank you very much.

• 25 Jun 2026 · 06:19:21Items 5 and 6 · 3 min 4 s

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  Yes, thank you very much, Madam Speaker. Shalom, shalom once again. I rise to speak on Item 5: Performance Assessment Report for the Group Corporate and Shared Services Department for the 2025/2026 financial year for the period January to March. Hey! The ACDP caucus would ordinarily commence its contribution by acknowledging

  areas of progress and improvement. Unfortunately, Madam Speaker, this report provides very little basis for such optimism. What is deeply concerning is the significant deterioration in the department's overall performance. The report reflects a decline of 28.3% when compared to Quarter 1 and a further 22% decline when compared to Quarter 2.

  Such a trend is not merely a statistical fluctuation. It points to a department that is steadily losing momentum at a time when the city requires stronger institutional support, improved administrative efficiency and greater accountability. Madam Speaker, this downward trajectory reminds one of the experience we witnessed within the Office of the COO when leadership changes occurred and performance gradually deteriorated thereafter.

  Whether coincidental or not, the reality remains that sustained declines in performance should raise serious concerns about leadership effectiveness, strategic direction, operational management and the department's ability to execute its mandate. The Group Corporate and Shared Services Department serves as the backbone of the city's administration. When this department underperforms, the ripple effects are felt across the entire organization.

  Human resources, labour relations, organizational development, employee wellness and administrative support functions all play a critical role in enabling service delivery departments to function effectively. Therefore, persistent underperformance within the GCSS cannot be viewed in isolation. It ultimately impacts the city's overall ability to deliver services to residents. Furthermore, when one examines some of the mitigation

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  Thank you very much. Furthermore, when one examines some of the mitigation measures contained in this report, serious questions arise regarding implementation and follow-through. For example, under the KPI relating to the decrease in quarterly salary bill of all suspended officials of the city's core, the mitigation measure states that the suspension will be uplifted before disciplinary processes commence on 29 April 2026. Madam Speaker, we are now in June 2026. One would reasonably expect that the report to provide a definitive update indicating whether the suspensions were indeed uplifted or whether disciplinary processes commenced as planned. Instead, the mitigation reads as though it was drafted before

• 25 Jun 2026 · 01:53:5479, 80 and 81 · 9 min 8 s

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  Yeah, thank you very much, Madam Speaker. Allow me to first acknowledge our Almighty God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit.

  Amen.

  To also acknowledge the Executive Mayor in absentia, the Deputy Executive Mayor and their executive team, and all the Councillors, and greetings to our constituents and our beloved residents of the City of Johannesburg. I greet you all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

  Amen.

  And congratulations once again to Bafana Bafana, especially Hugo Broos, Helman Mkhalele, the technical team, and the SAFA for having brought Hugo Broos against criticism, and he has brought mental strength to the team, and we say congratulations to Bafana Bafana.

  Madam Speaker, allow me to first quote from my guiding manual, the Holy Bible, from the book of Luke 16, verse 10. It reads as follows: "The one who faithfully manages the little he has been given will be promoted and trusted with greater responsibilities. But those who cheat with the little they have been given will not be considered trustworthy to receive more."

  Madam Speaker, the ACDP caucus wishes to focus on two critical areas arising from the Section 71 reports, namely the performance of the conditional grants and the city's profit and cost movements. These are key indicators of the municipality's financial health, service delivery capability, and overall governance effectiveness. Before addressing these matters, we must express our concern regarding the city's persistently low collection rates.

  Revenue collection for January, February, and March stood at 83.7%, 83.4%, and 84.8% respectively, averaging approximately 84% year-to-date. These figures continue to reflect weaknesses in both credit control and revenue management system, which remain fundamental pillars of the city's financial sustainability. The less said about the continued concerns relating to the mSCOA compliance, the better.

  Conditional grants for the financial year 2025/2026: On January, the overall performance was 64%. The ACDP notes that the Public Transport Network Grant, PTNG, remains one of the poorest performing conditional grants at 41%, closely followed by the Energy Efficiency Demand Side Management Grant, EEDSM. Such levels of expenditure raise serious concerns regarding project implementation capacity and the ability of departments to utilize allocated funds effectively.

  Under capital expenditure per funding source: Capital expenditure performance stood at 26% as at 31 January 2026, compared to 29% during the same period in the previous financial year. This decline is concerning, particularly considering the significant infrastructure and service delivery backlogs facing the city. City Power and Joburg Water remain under pressure, recording expenditure levels of only 30% and 22% respectively.

  In February, the overall performance was 66%. While there was a marginal improvement in overall grant expenditure, the PTNG remained stagnant at 41%. More concerning is the sharp decline in the EEDSM expenditure to 26%, representing a significant reduction from previous reporting periods. The executive should provide a detailed explanation for this regression and outline the corrective measures being implemented.

  Capital expenditure per funding source: The capital expenditure stood at 30% compared to 35% during the corresponding period in previous financial year. Although City Power and Joburg Water showed slight improvements, reaching 33% and 26% respectively, overall performance remained below acceptable levels. Municipal entities recorded expenditure of 37%, while departments collectively managed only 20% expenditure.

  Of particular concern is the complete absence of spending by Economic Development, Social Development, Forensic and Investigation Services, the Office of the Speaker, and the Ombudsman. Such performance raises questions regarding project readiness, procurement processes, and institutional capacity.

  March: The overall performance was 43%. The ACDP notes with serious concern the substantial risk of underspending allocated conditional grants with only three months remaining before the end of the financial year. The continued underperformance of PTNG, underline that, PTNG, now standing at only 32%, demonstrates persistent implementation challenges that require urgent intervention.

  We therefore seek clarity from the Executive Deputy Mayor regarding the city's strategy to ensure that all conditional grant allocations are fully spent within the prescribed timeframes and that no funding is forfeited to National Treasury.

  Capital expenditure per funding source: Capital expenditure remains unacceptably low at 41%. Municipal entities recorded expenditure of 46%, while City Power and Joburg Water stood at 45% and 34% respectively. Even more concerning is the fact that Economic Development, Social Development, Forensic Services, and the Office of the Speaker had still not recorded expenditure against their capital budgets.

  The responsible MMCs must provide council with detailed reasons for this continued lack of spending and indicate what remedial actions are being implemented to prevent the loss of critical development opportunities. Profit and cost movement analysis:

  For January, the ACDP notes with concern the significant financial pressures reflected in the city's profit and cost movement analysis. City Power reported a balance of approximately 21 billion, while Joburg Development Agency recorded 2 billion and JOSHCO 1.9 billion. Furthermore, cash outflows exceeded inflows, resulting in a negative movement of 333 million. This trend places additional pressure on the city's liquidity position

  and ability to fund operational and capital commitments. In February, the negative cash flow trend persisted during February, with cash outflows continuing to exceed inflows. City Power remained significantly exposed at 19.9 billion, while JDA and JOSHCO remained unchanged at approximately 2 billion and 1.9 billion respectively.

  This continued imbalance between inflows and outflows signals ongoing financial strain and highlights the importance of improving revenue collection.

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  Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. The March results present a more positive picture with cash inflows exceeding outflows, resulting in a positive net movement of approximately 2.5 billion. While this improvement is welcome, the underlying balances remain significant. City Power continues to carry a substantial balance of 19.1 billion despite a slight reduction compared to January. JOSHCO and JDA remained at approximately 1.9 and 2 billion respectively.

  The city must ensure that this positive movement is sustained and translated into improved service delivery outcomes and infrastructure investment. In conclusion, Madam Speaker, the ACDP take note of the report, but remains concerned about the significant variances in conditional grant expenditure, capital budget implementation, both of which continue to perform well below the expected benchmark.

• 24 Jun 2026 · 07:17:2583 · 2 min 40 s

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  Um thank you, Madam Speaker. Um on the previous item, I wanted to make some proposals on um clause 3.3 and 3.5 just for legal clarity, but if I'm allowed, I'll submit it after this speech because uh my time had expired. Anyway, on this item 83, in appreciating the principles that underpin sound performance management and service delivery, namely strategic congruency,

  public participation, validity, accountability, transparency, reliability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement, the ACDP believes that the adoption of this framework is a positive um step forward building a more efficient, responsive, and citizen-centered uh municipality. Madam Speaker, residents of the City of Johannesburg deserve certainty regarding the quality, timeliness, and standards of service

  of services they can expect from the city. Too often, public frustration arises not only from service delivery failures, but also from the absence of clear expectations and measurable commitments. The Service Level Standards Framework seeks to address this challenge by establishing a common understanding between the city and its residents regarding the service obligations and performance expectations. The ACDP caucus therefore notes and supports the Service Level Standards as contained in Annexure A.

  We are encouraged by the framework's intentions to strengthen accountability across departments and municipal entities while promoting consistency in service delivery throughout the city. We further trust that the implementation of these standards will foster a culture of excellence, professionalism, and responsiveness within the administration. More importantly, we hope that it will translate into improved service delivery outcomes, reduced turnaround times,

  enhanced public confidence in the city, and increased customer satisfaction among the residents and business of the City of Joburg.

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  Thank you very much. The true measure of this framework, however, will not be in its adoption, but in its implementation, monitoring, and regular review. The ACDP therefore encourages the administration to ensure that performance against these standards is transparently reported and that corrective action is taken um whenever service levels fall below the agreed benchmarks. For these reasons, the ACDP caucus supports and approves the Service Level Standards Framework

  of the City of Joburg. Shalom, shalom.

• 24 Jun 2026 · 06:57:5382 · 3 min 18 s

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  Yeah, thank you very much, um uh Madam Speaker once again. Um I will just quote um uh Romans 13:8, just the first um line which says, "Let no debt remain outstanding." Uh Madam Speaker the ACDP

  Councilor Mkhonza.

  No, it's fine, yeah. The ACDP caucus um supports and approves um the proposed addendum while noting the in inherent risk associated with the program including potential revenue losses and the possibility of creating expectations for future debt write-offs. Nevertheless, we believe that if properly implemented and monitored, this intervention can provide meaningful relief to deserving customers

  while supporting the broader objectives improving the city's um financial uh sustainability as well as cultivating a stronger culture of payment. Um however, Madam Speaker there is one concern um that as the ACDP, one issue, let me put it that way, one issue that remains um insufficiently addressed in this proposed loyalty um reward scheme.

  While the report indicates that the scheme seeks to promote continued payment compliance and foster a culture of payment among beneficiaries, the mechanism for achieving for achieving this objective remains unclear. Council will benefit from a detailed explanation of how the scheme will um operate, how compliance will be measured, what incentives will be offered, and how success will be evaluated over time.

  Debt relief programs should not merely write off debt. They should also contribute to changing payment behavior and strengthening the city's um revenue base. Without a clear implementation framework there is a risk that the intended behavioral outcomes may not materialize. Um going to the to the clauses that um we we welcome

  as the ACDP, the inclusion um of the increased threshold debt of up to 2.5 million which broadens access to the program and extends relief to a larger pool of qualifying custom uh um customers. The second one is that the provision that no down payment will be required upon signing the acknowledgment of debt. This will assist financially distressed applicants who may otherwise be unable to participate in this program.

  With regard to clause 3.3, we propose that the wording be strengthened to eliminate any potential ambiguity or varying interpretations.

  Your time is up, councilor, apologies.

  Okay, thank you, Madam Speaker.

• 24 Jun 2026 · 05:17:1771 · 3 min 12 s

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  Thank you, councillor. Uh ANC, Councillor Madiba. I've noted you. I've noted you. Councillor Madiba.

  Yeah. Thank you very much, um Madam Speaker. Um greetings once again, as I acknowledge um our Almighty God eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit. I greet you all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Madam Speaker, allow me to quote from my guiding manual, the Bible, from Proverbs 28, um verse 13. In the Passion Translation, it reads as follows: "If you cover your sin, you'll never do

  well. But if you confess your sins and forsake them, you will be kissed by mercy." Madam Speaker, the ACDP appreciates the transparency of these reports. Hence, we have quoted that scripture as a principle to say that if you lay bare your mistakes and transgression, and then mercy will kiss you. The ACDP welcomes the Metro Trading Services Reforms Program and recognizes it as an important intervention aimed

  at restoring the financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and long-term viability of the City of Johannesburg's trading services. We further appreciate the transparent manner in which the city has presented the key benchmarks from the financial model, as this provide a realistic assessment of where Johannesburg currently stands and the magnitude of the reforms required. The bench- The benchmarking exercise clearly illustrates the scale of the turnaround that is needed. Under the cash coverage ratio,

  the city is currently uh currently reflects a cash coverage ratio of zero months, compared to the National Treasury's benchmark of one to three months. By comparison, the City of Cape Town stands at approximately 2.5 months, while eThekwini is at 1.5 months. This demonstrates the urgent need to strengthen liquidity and improve cash management practices. Under revenue collection, the city's collection rate is at 87.7%, which remains below the National Treasury's benchmarks

  of above um 90%. Cape Town and eThekwini continues to achieve collection levels of approximately 97%

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  and 92% um respectively, demonstrating that higher collection rates are achievable through effective revenue management, credit control, and me- and measures. And then under non- um revenue um uh water, Joburg's non-revenue water losses remain alarmingly high at 32%. Under electrici- uh electricity losses, electricity losses are approximately 30%, which significantly exceed the National Treasury's norm at 15%. Under the National Reform Compliance,

  we are not complying as a city. Madam Speaker, these benchmarks should not merely be viewed as statistics. They are indicators of the city's ability to deliver reliable services, maintain infrastructure, attract investment, and fulfill its obligation to residents. The comparison with other metropolitan municipalities demonstrate that

• 24 Jun 2026 · 03:02:4466 · 2 min 57 s

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  Yes, um, thank you, Madam Speaker. Uh, greetings to the Deputy Executive Mayor and all councillors. Uh, Madam Speaker, the ACDP welcomes the acknowledgement welcomes the acknowledgement by the Group Finance that the turnaround strategy cannot remain a theoretical document

  but must become a foundation upon which all municipal planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and oversight processes are built. We support the principle that the turnaround strategy should influence budget allocations, SDBIPs SDBIP targets, monthly Section 71 monitoring processes, municipal entity shareholder oversight, performance agreements, audit action plans, expenditure authorization,

  and, um, tariff tariff and subsidy decisions, as well as the city's engagements with National Treasury and the Presidential Johannesburg Working Group. The stated objective of rebuilding the city's capacity to fund, deliver, account, and reform simultaneously is both necessary and urgent. We support measures aimed aimed at stabilizing cash flow

  and liquidity, improving the credibility of revenue assumptions, protecting the expanding protecting and expanding, um, the revenue base, reducing wasteful and non-essential expenditure, restoring the relationship between capital investment and service delivery outcomes, strengthening audit reliability, and establishing a clear chain of accountability from council resolutions through to administrative implementation.

  Madam Speaker, strategies do not deliver services. Implementation does. The city has to has produced many plans, frameworks, and recovery programs over the years, yet residents continue to experience service delivery failures, infrastructure backlogs, and financial instability. The true measure of this turnaround strategy will therefore not be found in presentations, reports, or workshops, but in tangible improvements

  experienced by the people of Johannesburg. The ACDP caucus notes the six pillars of the turn- turnaround strategy and will closely monitor its

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  And thank you very much. The ACDP caucus notes the, uh, six pillars of the turnaround strategy and will closely monitor its implementation. We expect measurable progress, clear accountability, regular reporting, and decisive action, uh, action against non-performance. Johannesburg residents deserves a municipality that, uh, not only identifies its challenges,

  but has the discipline, leadership, and political will to resolve them. Thank you, Madam Speaker. Shalom, shalom.

• 24 Jun 2026 · 00:32:10Confirmation of minutes · 1 min 22 s

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  Yeah, thank you very much, uh Madam Speaker. Um shalom, shalom to all our colleagues. On the 30 30 and 31 March, um all in order. 20, 21 uh May, at paragraph sorry, page nine, paragraph four, uh please reconsider the last sentence. Um it reads as follows, "The request for a caucus was therefore not taken for granted."

  Councillor Mkhonza, can you please speak into the mic? We can't hear you.

  Oh, apologies, apologies, Madam Speaker. Um I was saying um on the first set, 30, 31 March, all in order. Then the second set, 20, 21 May 2026, um page nine, paragraph four, uh reconsider the last sentence, which reads as follows, "The request for a caucus was therefore not taken for granted." So, I'm proposing that we remove "taken for," so that it was granted, not taken for granted.

  And then on the 21st of May, done above. 26 May, no comment. I was not present. 27, it was a budget debate. 28, uh no comment. I was not present. And all in order. Thank you very much, Madam Speaker.

Spoke on

• 30 Sept 2026 · 01:12:47Item 17: Funding plan for medium-term capital budget 2026/27–2028/29
• 30 Sept 2026 · 02:49:18Item 9: Review of the Petitions Policy
• 30 Sept 2026 · 04:02:35Item 2: Draft Clean Air Zone Policy - councillor debate
• 30 Sept 2026 · 04:27:20Item 3: Emissions inventory, dispersion modelling and source apportionment reports
• 30 Sept 2026 · 04:53:47Item 6: Skills Development Strategy
• 30 Sept 2026 · 07:20:11Items 18 and 19: In-year financial reports (June and July 2026), first speakers
• 27 Aug 2026 · 00:27:50Item 32: Public Participation Policy review
• 27 Aug 2026 · 00:42:25Item 33: 2027/28 IDP, Budget and Performance Time Schedule
• 27 Aug 2026 · 01:20:00Item 36: HIV/AIDS conditional grant (R35.178 million)
• 27 Aug 2026 · 00:38:16Group photo and missing certificates for Van Wyk and Louw
• 26 Aug 2026 · 00:46:23Confirmation of minutes
• 26 Aug 2026 · 01:45:13Items 1 and 2: ACDP and FF+ on the April and May MFMA reports
• 26 Aug 2026 · 02:20:45Item 3: Code for Ethical Leadership (ACDP, AIC, UDM)
• 26 Aug 2026 · 02:56:22Item 4: Public Participation Outcomes Report 2026/2027
• 30 Jul 2026 · 00:35:27ACDP debate input
• 22 Jul 2026 · 02:56:10ACDP and PA on Economic Development cluster
• 22 Jul 2026 · 04:11:06ACDP, PA and DA on Group Finance and GICT
• 22 Jul 2026 · 05:36:38Items 17-19: party inputs on Health and Social Development
• 22 Jul 2026 · 06:21:40Items 23-24: Office of the City Manager performance
• 22 Jul 2026 · 07:40:50Items 34-37: Legislature and Ombudsman
• 25 Jun 2026 · 01:53:54ACDP on Section 71 reports
• 25 Jun 2026 · 06:14:20Items 5 and 6: GCSS Q3 performance report tabled; IFP, ACDP and ActionSA debate
• 24 Jun 2026 · 00:30:44Confirmation of minutes
• 24 Jun 2026 · 02:59:12Item 66: Financial Turnaround Framework – FF+ and ACDP
• 24 Jun 2026 · 05:16:44Item 71: Metro Trading Services Reforms – Minimum Access Indicator M6
• 24 Jun 2026 · 06:57:19Item 82: addendum to Debt Relief Programme Phase 4
• 24 Jun 2026 · 07:16:51Item 83: Service Level Standards Framework

Promises

• 24 Jun 2026 · 03:05:09The ACDP caucus will closely monitor implementation of the Financial Turnaround Framework.
• 24 Jun 2026 · 07:17:25Submit written proposals on clauses 3.3 and 3.5 of the Debt Relief addendum for legal clarity.