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<title>Deadline passed: The department commits to completing the New Turffontein Clinic project by the end of September, October at the latest.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-08-27-ordinary-39-day2-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The deadline, 31 October 2026, has passed and nothing we found says it was done (later sittings and City newsroom articles, both read by AI); that is not proof it wasn't. The date is an AI reading, checked by hand. Eunice Mgcina at the 39th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 2 on 27 August 2026: “end of September is the date that we are committing ourselves”</description>
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<title>City says under way: Roll out the electronic patient health record system to 14 more clinics.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-07-22-extra-ordinary-52-4/</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>City newsroom, 11 October 2026: “MTC Enables City of Johannesburg’s eHealth System Launch” (https://joburg.org.za/media_/Newsroom/Pages/2026-News-Articles/MTC-Enables-City-of-Johannesburg%E2%80%99s-eHealth-System-Launch.aspx). AI judgment (claude-opus-5-5). The article: “The City of Johannesburg Health Department officially launched its eHealth System on 9 October 2026 at Claremont Clinic in Region B” The promise: Ennie Makhafola at the 52nd Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting on 22 July 2026: “We are now implementing it to 14 more clinics, so expect that in the coming few months.”</description>
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<title>Deadline passed: The 2025/26 declaration of financial interest and gift registry for councillors will be open, with manual and electronic options and walk-ins at the Speaker's Office.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-09-30-extra-ordinary-55-5/</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The deadline, 10 October 2026, has passed and nothing we found says it was done (later sittings and City newsroom articles, both read by AI); that is not proof it wasn't. The date is an AI reading, checked by hand. Unidentified councillor at the 55th Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting on 30 September 2026: “which will be open from the 5th of October to the 10th of October”</description>
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<title>Deadline passed: The Executive Mayor will engage taxi associations, JMPD and other bylaw enforcers on women's safety, responding to the President's call.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-09-30-extra-ordinary-55-2/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The deadline, 2 October 2026, has passed and nothing we found says it was done (later sittings and City newsroom articles, both read by AI); that is not proof it wasn't. The date is an AI reading, checked by hand. Dada Morero at the 55th Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting on 30 September 2026: “on Friday, I will be engaging”</description>
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<title>Called late or dropped at a later sitting: Link entity CEOs' and Section 56 managers' performance to measurable turnaround targets.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-05-28-budget-debate-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>At the 55th Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting on 30 September 2026, “Item 14: Background paper on financial sustainability, oversight priorities” came back to this promise. AI judgment (claude-opus-5-5). “There are no performance targets set for management to link to real performance. So the entities' management, the CEOs and all the senior staff members,” The promise: Loyiso Masuku at the Budget Debate on 28 May 2026: “for all entity CEOs and Section 56 managers will be linked to measurable turnaround targets”</description>
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<title>Deadline passed: Publicly report JOSHCO's maintenance backlog figure.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-05-28-budget-debate-2/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The deadline, 30 September 2026, has passed and nothing we found says it was done (later sittings and City newsroom articles, both read by AI); that is not proof it wasn't. The date is an AI reading, checked by hand. Loyiso Masuku at the Budget Debate on 28 May 2026: “We commit to publicly reporting JOSHCO's maintenance backlog figure by the end of quarter one”</description>
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<title>Said done at a later sitting: Ring-fence revenue from the water business.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-05-28-budget-debate-4/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>At the 55th Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting on 30 September 2026, “Executive Mayor's opening statement” came back to this promise. Label corrected by hand: Executive Mayor: "in July, we ring-fenced Joburg Water" (00:49:26) The promise: Dada Morero at the Budget Debate on 28 May 2026: “We are confirming ring-fencing of revenue from the water business immediately, 1st of July 2026.”</description>
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<title>Said in progress at a later sitting: The DA will hold the administration accountable for every commitment in the Financial Turnaround Framework report.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-06-24-ordinary-38-day1-6/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>At the 55th Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting on 30 September 2026, “Item 14: Background paper on financial sustainability, oversight priorities” came back to this promise. AI judgment (claude-opus-5-5). “this report alludes to us wanting reports with regards to the turnaround strategy performance and implementation, and who's responsible, and consequence management on that” The promise: Christopher Glen Santana at the 38th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 1 on 24 June 2026: “we will also hold the administration accountable for every commitments”</description>
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<title>Said in progress at a later sitting: The Acting Executive Mayor committed to strengthen procurement compliance controls, improve planning and contract management, and start procurement processes on time.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-06-25-ordinary-38-day2-11/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>At the 55th Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting on 30 September 2026, “Item 12: Group SCM Operational Status Report (April-June 2026)” came back to this promise. AI judgment (claude-opus-5-5). “The report itself indicates that the departments are reminded to begin renewal processes in time, partly to avoid the need for deviations from normal procurement” The promise: Loyiso Masuku at the 38th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 2 on 25 June 2026: “we will strengthen procurement compliance controls, we will improve on planning and contract management”</description>
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<title>Deadline passed: Relocate the Maxwell Court residents to Fleurhof.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-07-22-extra-ordinary-52-5/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The deadline, 30 September 2026, has passed and nothing we found says it was done (later sittings and City newsroom articles, both read by AI); that is not proof it wasn't. The date is an AI reading, checked by hand. Mlungisi Mabaso at the 52nd Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting on 22 July 2026: “we said during the month of September, then we will then relocate them.”</description>
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<title>Raised again at a later sitting: The Speaker undertook to amend the Item 47 wording as proposed by Cllr Christians, with Honorary Alderman for former councillors.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-08-26-ordinary-39-day1-12/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>At the 55th Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting on 30 September 2026, “Item 20: Implementation of revised Alderman Policy, phase two” came back to this promise. Label corrected by hand: Same policy, now speaking of honorary Alderman titles for former councillors, but nobody says the wording was changed The promise: Margeret Sheron Arnolds at the 39th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 1 on 26 August 2026: “we will do the wording accordingly”</description>
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<title>City says under way: The department commits to completing the New Turffontein Clinic project by the end of September, October at the latest.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-08-27-ordinary-39-day2-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>City newsroom, 29 September 2026: “Turffontein Clinic nears completion as final works resume” (https://joburg.org.za/media_/Newsroom/Pages/2026-News-Articles/Turffontein-Clinic-nears-completion-as-final-works-resume.aspx). AI judgment (claude-opus-5-5). The article: “Construction has resumed on the new Turffontein Clinic, marking an important step towards completing a modern healthcare facility” The promise: Eunice Mgcina at the 39th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 2 on 27 August 2026: “end of September is the date that we are committing ourselves”</description>
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<title>Said done at a later sitting: The executive will answer the oral questions that were loaded late on the second day of the sitting.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-08-26-ordinary-39-day1-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>At the 39th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 2 on 27 August 2026, “Oral questions: Florence Nightingale building evacuation” came back to this promise. AI judgment (claude-opus-5-5). “We're now on item 2, 2A, sorry, item 3, and that is 3A, which are questions for oral reply of which notice has been given in terms of rule 105” The promise: Loyiso Masuku at the 39th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 1 on 26 August 2026: “It's fine, tomorrow, because we are an accountable government, we will respond tomorrow.”</description>
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<title>Said in progress at a later sitting: The Speaker undertook to verify whether Councillors Raphadu, Twala and Francisco qualify for the Alderman title under the points system.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-08-26-ordinary-39-day1-11/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>At the 54th Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting on 27 August 2026, “Alderman awards: Da Gama to Deppe” came back to this promise. AI judgment (claude-opus-5-5). “She's humble, she has integrity, and I've learned from her. Councillor Yoliswa Twala.” The promise: Margeret Sheron Arnolds at the 39th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 1 on 26 August 2026: “we are going to verify Councillor Raphadu and Councillor Twala.”</description>
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<title>Raised again at a later sitting: The Speaker undertook to amend the Item 47 wording as proposed by Cllr Christians, with Honorary Alderman for former councillors.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-08-26-ordinary-39-day1-12/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>At the 54th Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting on 27 August 2026, “Badges to follow; remarks recognising the Speaker” came back to this promise. AI judgment (claude-opus-5-5). “And we are also going to be giving the Alderman award to other councillors that has been here before us.” The promise: Margeret Sheron Arnolds at the 39th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 1 on 26 August 2026: “we will do the wording accordingly”</description>
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<title>Said done at a later sitting: The Speaker will fine any councillor found using a camera in the chamber R500.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-05-26-extra-ordinary-51-0/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>At the 39th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 1 on 26 August 2026, “Item 3: EFF on the ethics code and fines for filming” came back to this promise. AI judgment (claude-opus-5-5). “Councillor Nkomo from the from ActionSA and your councillor next to you, you are fined 1,000 rand each, payable tomorrow. You are taking videos here.” The promise: Margeret Sheron Arnolds at the 51st Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting on 26 May 2026: “If I find anyone with a camera, you are fined R500.”</description>
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<title>Said done at a later sitting: The Speaker will charge councillors for misbehaviour in council.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-05-28-budget-debate-0/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>At the 39th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 1 on 26 August 2026, “Item 3: EFF on the ethics code and fines for filming” came back to this promise. AI judgment (claude-opus-5-5). “Councillor Nkomo from the from ActionSA and your councillor next to you, you are fined 1,000 rand each, payable tomorrow. You are taking videos here.” The promise: Margeret Sheron Arnolds at the Budget Debate on 28 May 2026: “We are going to charge misbehavior at R500 per councillor.”</description>
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<title>Said done at a later sitting: City and City Power management will keep meeting Eskom to finalise outstanding matters and agree a detailed implementation approach before the applicable deadlines.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-06-24-ordinary-38-day1-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>At the 39th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 1 on 26 August 2026, “Items 1 and 2: ANC on the Section 71 reports” came back to this promise. AI judgment (claude-opus-5-5). “the city and City Power subsequently settled the historic 5.25 billion rand Eskom debt in full!” The promise: Loyiso Masuku at the 38th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 1 on 24 June 2026: “this will be done well before the applicable deadlines”</description>
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<title>Said in progress at a later sitting: The executive will fast-track disciplinary cases and investigations.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-07-30-extra-ordinary-53-2/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>At the 39th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 1 on 26 August 2026, “Item 3: Deputy Executive Mayor's reply and adoption of the code” came back to this promise. AI judgment (claude-opus-5-5). “We brought reports of financial misconduct. 12 were in committee. We brought six reports where we have preliminary outcomes. That is consequence management delivered, not promised.” The promise: Loyiso Masuku at the 53rd Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting on 30 July 2026: “we will also fast-track all these disciplinary cases and investigations that we're doing”</description>
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<title>Deadline passed: Carry out an operation with SAPS and Home Affairs to cut off illegal electricity connections in Alexandra.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-07-22-extra-ordinary-52-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The deadline, 31 July 2026, has passed and nothing we found says it was done (later sittings and City newsroom articles, both read by AI); that is not proof it wasn't. The date is an AI reading, checked by hand. Jack Sekwaila at the 52nd Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting on 22 July 2026: “we do have in coming this coming week an operation to do some cutoff of illegal connection”</description>
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<title>Called late or dropped at a later sitting: Deal with IT problems to avoid the technical hiccups experienced during the sitting.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-06-24-ordinary-38-day1-12/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>At the 53rd Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting on 30 July 2026, “EFF login problems referred to IT” came back to this promise. AI judgment (claude-opus-5-5). “We are still having a challenge with councillors that are trying to log in, but they can't.” The promise: Margeret Sheron Arnolds at the 38th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 1 on 24 June 2026: “we will ensure that we deal with IT”</description>
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<title>Said done at a later sitting: The Speaker will charge councillors for misbehaviour in council.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-05-28-budget-debate-0/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>At the 52nd Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting on 22 July 2026, “Lunch adjournment and quorum check on return” came back to this promise. AI judgment (claude-opus-5-5). “And remember last month we had councillors that were fined R500, so the R500 is coming off this month.” The promise: Margeret Sheron Arnolds at the Budget Debate on 28 May 2026: “We are going to charge misbehavior at R500 per councillor.”</description>
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<title>Said done at a later sitting: The Speaker said councillors who returned late from lunch would have R500 deducted from their salary.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-06-25-ordinary-38-day2-8/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>At the 52nd Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting on 22 July 2026, “Lunch adjournment and quorum check on return” came back to this promise. AI judgment (claude-opus-5-5). “And remember last month we had councillors that were fined R500, so the R500 is coming off this month.” The promise: Margeret Sheron Arnolds at the 38th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 2 on 25 June 2026: “we are deducting R500 from your salary”</description>
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<title>Said in progress at a later sitting: The Speaker will charge councillors for misbehaviour in council.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-05-28-budget-debate-0/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>At the 38th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 2 on 25 June 2026, “Return from lunch and quorum check” came back to this promise. AI judgment (claude-opus-5-5). “Those who are late, please be reminded we are deducting R500 from your salary. No, no, no, I'm not joking. I'm very serious.” The promise: Margeret Sheron Arnolds at the Budget Debate on 28 May 2026: “We are going to charge misbehavior at R500 per councillor.”</description>
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<title>Said done at a later sitting: Bring the financial turnaround framework back to Council.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-05-28-budget-debate-7/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>At the 38th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 2 on 25 June 2026, “FF+ on Section 71 reports” came back to this promise. Label corrected by hand: Cllr Boer: "yesterday in council we approved the turnaround framework" (02:16:52) The promise: Loyiso Masuku at the Budget Debate on 28 May 2026: “we will bring the framework back to Council before the end of June”</description>
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<title>Said done at a later sitting: Resume the council sitting the next day at 10:00 to consider the 42 remaining items.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-06-24-ordinary-38-day1-11/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>At the 38th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 2 on 25 June 2026, “Opening and notice of meeting” came back to this promise. AI judgment (claude-opus-5-5). “It is hereby notified that the continuation of the 38th Ordinary Meeting of the City of Johannesburg Municipality will be held on Thursday, the 25th of June 2026 at 10:00 AM” The promise: Margeret Sheron Arnolds at the 38th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 1 on 24 June 2026: “we will commence tomorrow again at 10 o'clock sharp”</description>
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<title>Raised again at a later sitting: Ring-fence revenue from the water business.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-05-28-budget-debate-4/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>At the 38th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 1 on 24 June 2026, “Item 66: ANC supports framework” came back to this promise. Label corrected by hand: An ANC councillor restates the plan (ring-fencing from 1 July) a week before it starts; nothing says work is under way The promise: Dada Morero at the Budget Debate on 28 May 2026: “We are confirming ring-fencing of revenue from the water business immediately, 1st of July 2026.”</description>
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<title>Said done at a later sitting: Bring the financial turnaround framework back to Council.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-05-28-budget-debate-7/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>At the 38th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 1 on 24 June 2026, “Item 66: Financial Turnaround Framework – FF+ and ACDP” came back to this promise. AI judgment (claude-opus-5-5). “Uh item item 66 is the Financial Turnaround Framework for the City of Johannesburg.” The promise: Loyiso Masuku at the Budget Debate on 28 May 2026: “we will bring the framework back to Council before the end of June”</description>
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<title>Official record: Confirmed an 8% maintenance budget.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-05-28-budget-debate-3/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>SDBIP 2026/27, p.25 (Plan for July 2026 to June 2027): “Repairs and Maintenance as a percentage of property, plant, equipment and investment property”. AI-matched, checked by hand. A City-wide target for maintenance as a share, about 8%, matching the promised 8% maintenance budget. The promise: Dada Morero at the Budget Debate on 28 May 2026: “We are confirming an 8% maintenance budget in the budget we passed.”</description>
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<title>Official record: Confirmed an 8% maintenance budget.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-05-28-budget-debate-3/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>SDBIP 2026/27, p.54 (Plan for July 2026 to June 2027): “This indicator measures year-todate spending of”. AI-matched, checked by hand. The same City-wide repairs and maintenance percentage measure with an 8.1% target. The promise: Dada Morero at the Budget Debate on 28 May 2026: “We are confirming an 8% maintenance budget in the budget we passed.”</description>
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<title>Official record: Work towards paying suppliers within 30 days.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-05-28-budget-debate-5/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>SDBIP 2026/27, p.102 (Plan for July 2026 to June 2027): “Percentage of municipal payments made to service providers”. AI-matched, checked by hand. City-wide Group Finance target for paying service providers within 30 days. The promise: Dada Morero at the Budget Debate on 28 May 2026: “we will honor the 30 days payment to our suppliers”</description>
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<title>Official record: The department commits to completing the New Turffontein Clinic project by the end of September, October at the latest.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-08-27-ordinary-39-day2-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>SDBIP 2026/27, p.116 (Plan for July 2026 to June 2027): “New Turfontein Clinic”. AI-matched, checked by hand. Capital budget line for the same clinic project under Development Planning. The promise: Eunice Mgcina at the 39th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 2 on 27 August 2026: “end of September is the date that we are committing ourselves”</description>
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<title>Raised again at a later sitting: The Speaker will fine any councillor found using a camera in the chamber R500.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-05-26-extra-ordinary-51-0/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>At the Budget Debate on 28 May 2026, “Register, headcount and Rule 30 on conduct of councillors” came back to this promise. AI judgment (claude-opus-5-5). “You have heard what we said yesterday. We are going to charge misbehavior at R500 per councillor.” The promise: Margeret Sheron Arnolds at the 51st Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting on 26 May 2026: “If I find anyone with a camera, you are fined R500.”</description>
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<title>Said done at a later sitting: A memorial council session will start at 9:00 the next day, with the budget speech at 12:30, both in the chamber.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-05-26-extra-ordinary-51-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>At the Budget Debate on 28 May 2026, “ActionSA's Cllr Edward attacks the budget; point of order by Cllr Echeozonjoku” came back to this promise. AI judgment (claude-opus-5-5). “What was presented before the residents of Johannesburg yesterday was not a budget speech. It was a political rally disguised as a budget presentation.” The promise: Margeret Sheron Arnolds at the 51st Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting on 26 May 2026: “The first one starts at 9:00”</description>
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<title>City says done: A memorial council session will start at 9:00 the next day, with the budget speech at 12:30, both in the chamber.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-05-26-extra-ordinary-51-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>City newsroom, 27 May 2026: “Joburg’s 26/27 budget allocates R 28.3 billion towards energy security” (https://joburg.org.za/media_/Newsroom/Pages/2026-News-Articles/Joburg%E2%80%99s-2627-budget-allocates-R-28-3-billion-towards-energy-security.aspx). AI judgment (claude-opus-5-5). The article: “This was announced on Tuesday, 27 May 2026, during Executive Deputy Mayor and Member of Mayoral Committee for Finance, Cllr Loyiso Masuku's R97.1 billion budget speech for 2026/2027.” The promise: Margeret Sheron Arnolds at the 51st Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting on 26 May 2026: “The first one starts at 9:00”</description>
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<title>Official record: The department commits to completing the New Turffontein Clinic project by the end of September, October at the latest.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-08-27-ordinary-39-day2-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>JDA Q2 2025/26 report, p.125 (October to December 2025): “New Turfontein Clinic”. AI-matched, checked by hand. Budget spending on the same clinic project. The promise: Eunice Mgcina at the 39th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 2 on 27 August 2026: “end of September is the date that we are committing ourselves”</description>
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<title>Official record: The department commits to completing the New Turffontein Clinic project by the end of September, October at the latest.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-08-27-ordinary-39-day2-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>JDA Q2 2025/26 report, p.74 (October to December 2025): “New Turfontein Clinic”. AI-matched, checked by hand. Same named clinic project, a spelling variant of Turffontein. The promise: Eunice Mgcina at the 39th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 2 on 27 August 2026: “end of September is the date that we are committing ourselves”</description>
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<title>Official record: The department commits to completing the New Turffontein Clinic project by the end of September, October at the latest.</title>
<link>https://said-in-council.co.za/promises/2026-08-27-ordinary-39-day2-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>JDA Q2 2025/26 report, p.74 (October to December 2025): “75% progress”. AI-matched, checked by hand. Construction progress on the same New Turfontein Clinic project. The promise: Eunice Mgcina at the 39th Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 2 on 27 August 2026: “end of September is the date that we are committing ourselves”</description>
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