Motions and petitions
A motion is a councillor asking council to do something. Here are 113 motions: 108 from 65 sets of the City's signed minutes (Thursday, 26 January 2023 to Friday, 20 March 2026) and 5 from the transcribed livestreams (Thursday, 25 June 2026 to Wednesday, 30 September 2026). 25 came back at a later meeting.
Motions
11332 adopted · 23 withdrawn · 16 not stated · 25 rejected · 10 not considered · 7 deferred
withdrawnWednesday, 30 September 2026 · motion 2AI draft
Traffic calming and pedestrian safety on Clarendon Place near Williston Court, Hillbrow
Proposed by Cllr Nkonyeni ActionSA10:07:24on YouTube
rejectedWednesday, 30 September 2026 · motion 1AI draft
Renaming Wolmarans Street to Dr uZwi-Lezwe Radebe
Proposed by Cllr Zigebe UDM10:06:03on YouTube
Earlier: Thursday, 26 February 2026, deferred(matched by title words)
12 for84 against88 abstained
Count as announced in the chamber (AI draft)
rejectedWednesday, 26 August 2026AI draft
DA motion without notice to postpone item 38
Proposed by Cllr Maila DA04:30:40on YouTube
82 for110 against2 abstained
Count as announced in the chamber (AI draft)
deferredWednesday, 26 August 2026AI draft
Motion without notice on the recruitment of the Head of Public Safety (Cllr Maila)
Proposed by Cllr Maila DA00:36:00on YouTube
adoptedThursday, 25 June 2026AI draft
Initiate declaration of Auckland Park as a student precinct
Proposed by Cllr Gwamanda Al Jama-ah05:44:11on YouTube
104 for58 against4 abstained
Count as announced in the chamber (AI draft)
deferredThursday, 26 February 2026 · motion 5
A motion for renaming wolmarans street to dr uzwi-lezwe radebe
Proposed by Y Zigebe UDMMinutes, page 30
Earlier: Thursday, 29 January 2026, deferredCame back: Wednesday, 30 September 2026, rejected(matched by title words)
withdrawnThursday, 26 February 2026 · motion 4
A motion of a vote of no confidence against the chairperson of the section 79 oversight committee on human settlement, councillor Moloko Mpolobosho
Proposed by T Moeti ANCMinutes, page 29
Earlier: Thursday, 29 January 2026, deferred(matched by title words)
not consideredThursday, 26 February 2026 · motion 3
A motion of a vote of no confidence against the chairperson of the section 79 oversight committee on governance: councillor Lubabalo Magwentshu
Proposed by F Sindani ANCMinutes, page 29
Earlier: Thursday, 29 January 2026, deferred(matched by title words)
withdrawnThursday, 26 February 2026 · motion 2
A motion of a vote of no confidence against the chairperson of the gender, youth and people with disabilities committee (geyodi): councillor Yongama Zigebe
Proposed by P NzimandeMinutes, page 29
Earlier: Thursday, 29 January 2026, deferred(matched by title words)
not consideredThursday, 26 February 2026 · motion 1
A motion of a vote of no confidence against the executive mayor of the city of Johannesburg, cllr Sello Dada Morero
Earlier: Thursday, 29 January 2026, deferred(matched by title words)
deferredThursday, 29 January 2026 · motion 5
A motion for renaming wolmarans street to dr uzwi-lezwe radebe
Proposed by Y Zigebe UDMMinutes, page 29
Came back: Thursday, 26 February 2026, deferred(matched by title words)
deferredThursday, 29 January 2026 · motion 4
A motion of a vote of no confidence against the chairperson of the section 79 oversight committee on human settlement, councillor Moloko Mpolobosho
Proposed by T Moeti ANCMinutes, page 29
Came back: Thursday, 26 February 2026, withdrawn(matched by title words)
deferredThursday, 29 January 2026 · motion 3
A motion of a vote of no confidence against the chairperson of the section 79 oversight committee on governance: councillor Lubabalo Magwentshu
Proposed by F Sindani ANCMinutes, page 29
Came back: Thursday, 26 February 2026, not considered(matched by title words)
deferredThursday, 29 January 2026 · motion 2
A motion of a vote of no confidence against the chairperson of the gender, youth and people with disabilities committee (geyodi): councillor Yongama Zigebe
Proposed by P NzimandeMinutes, page 29
Came back: Thursday, 26 February 2026, withdrawn(matched by title words)
deferredThursday, 29 January 2026 · motion 1
A motion of a vote of no confidence against the executive mayor of the city of Johannesburg, cllr Sello Dada Morero
Proposed by K Gwamanda Al Jama-ahMinutes, page 28
Came back: Thursday, 26 February 2026, not considered(matched by title words)
adoptedThursday, 28 August 2025 · motion 3
Public safety motion of a vote of no confidence against the chairperson of the public safety committee, councillor S Wissler
Proposed by T Marumo ANCMinutes, page 28
129 for40 against58 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
adoptedThursday, 28 August 2025 · motion 2
Motion of a vote of no confidence against the chairperson of the finance committee, councillor N Edward
Proposed by D Modupi ANCMinutes, page 27
130 for40 against58 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
adoptedThursday, 28 August 2025 · motion 1
Motion of a vote of no confidence against the chairperson of the environment and infrastructure services committee (EIS), councillor V Munyayi
Proposed by T J Madiba ANCMinutes, page 26
129 for41 against57 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
adoptedWednesday, 25 June 2025 · motion 3
Motion of a vote of no confidence against the speaker of council, cllr Nobuhle Mthembu
Proposed by Gwamanda K Al Jama-ahMinutes, page 51
212 for48 against0 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
rejectedWednesday, 25 June 2025 · motion 2
Motion on the vote of no confidence against the whip of council, councillor Sithembiso Zungu
Proposed by Sifumba N DAMinutes, page 50
Earlier: Tuesday, 29 August 2023, withdrawn(matched by title words)
69 for179 against6 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
rejectedWednesday, 25 June 2025 · motion 1
Motion of the vote of no confidence in the executive mayor, cllr Sello Enoch ‘Dada’ Morero
Proposed by Christians A DAMinutes, page 48
75 for144 against43 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
withdrawnWednesday, 26 March 2025 · motion 3
Motion recommending that feasibility study be conducted for expansion of link road at eyethu mall in orange farm
Proposed by Mokoka L ActionSAMinutes, page 130
withdrawnWednesday, 26 March 2025 · motion 2
A motion submitted in terms of rule 89(2)(b) of the standing rules and orders of council recommending to the executive to fix and open webber street in selby ward 124 region f and allow the business operations to run smoothly
Proposed by Mnyameni M ANCMinutes, page 130
rejectedWednesday, 26 March 2025 · motion 1
Motion recommending for the provision of adequate water, sanitation and electricity in doornkop ext 4, in ward 50, in the city of Johannesburg
Proposed by Mabunda T ActionSAMinutes, page 129
36 for142 against4 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
rejectedThursday, 13 March 2025 · motion 3
Motion recommending the executive to reclaim the hijacked goudrand hall in matholesville ward 127 region c and turn it in to family units.
Proposed by Ntshidi E ActionSAMinutes, page 50
36 for134 against55 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
withdrawnThursday, 13 March 2025 · motion 2
Motion recommending the city to conduct a feasibility study in addressing the floods in meadowlands zone 10 and mmesi park.
rejectedThursday, 13 March 2025 · motion 1
Motion to rescind the approval of the motion to rename Sandton drive to leila khaled
Proposed by Shackleford L DAMinutes, page 49
Earlier: Thursday, 30 January 2025, withdrawn(matched by title words)
61 for170 against0 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
withdrawnThursday, 30 January 2025
A motion for the council to rescind the approval of the motion to rename Sandton drive to leila khaled
Proposed by C Boer FF+Minutes, page 21
Came back: Thursday, 13 March 2025, rejected(matched by title words)
withdrawnWednesday, 27 November 2024 · motion 3
Notice of motion in terms of rule 94(1) of the standing rules and orders of council. a motion for council to rescind the approval of the motion to rename Sandton drive to leila khaled
adoptedWednesday, 27 November 2024 · motion 2
Motion: recommending executive of the city to conduct a feasibility study for restoring yield exits roads on chris hani road
Proposed by Ntombela ActionSAMinutes, page 181
adoptedWednesday, 27 November 2024 · motion 1
Motion recommending for the executive to furnish a progress report on the implementation of the council resolution on the 154 properties awarded to the private sector & the 37 abandoned factories for re- development.
Proposed by Modukanene ActionSAMinutes, page 180
adoptedWednesday, 18 September 2024
A motion of a vote of no confidence against the chairperson of gender, youth and people with disabilities (geyodi) cllr E A Huggett
Proposed by Magwentshu L ATMMinutes, page 71
159 for65 against0 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
withdrawnThursday, 29 August 2024 · motion 9
Recommending the executive of the city of Johannesburg council to intensify credit control measures over the all- large power users (LPUS), governments and parastatals.
Proposed by L Modukanene ActionSAMinutes, page 32
withdrawnThursday, 29 August 2024 · motion 8
Recommending for a full audit investigation into the current occupation of city of johannesburg's owned old age/retirement villages throughout the city of Johannesburg.
Proposed by M Coutriers ActionSAMinutes, page 32
Earlier: Wednesday, 1 November 2023, rejected(matched by title words)
rejectedThursday, 29 August 2024 · motion 7
The city conducts a feasibility study into the possibility of re-commissioning the kite street water tower to allow residents to have basic access to water without restrictions.
Proposed by Z Hughes DAMinutes, page 30
58 for157 against0 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
rejectedThursday, 29 August 2024 · motion 6
Comprehensive internal audit of water meters and valves in areas affected by water shedding
Proposed by N Jonker DAMinutes, page 29
59 for142 against0 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
rejectedThursday, 29 August 2024 · motion 5
To enforce the use of professional email signatures for all councillors and city employees
Proposed by L HarmanMinutes, page 27
67 for159 against0 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
rejectedThursday, 29 August 2024 · motion 4
A litter catchment mechanism in the jukskei river in the Midrand/fourways area
Proposed by D Foley DAMinutes, page 26
68 for154 against0 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
adoptedThursday, 29 August 2024 · motion 3
Plea for the reconstruction of nicky toomey road closed by JRA.
Proposed by M Tabane ANCMinutes, page 24
Earlier: Tuesday, 19 March 2024(matched by title words)
167 for0 against64 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
withdrawnThursday, 29 August 2024 · motion 2
Recommending an urgent investigation into the illegal dumping of health/medical waste on open land opposite the fnb stadium in city of Johannesburg
Proposed by N JohnsonMinutes, page 24
Earlier: Tuesday, 19 March 2024(matched by title words)
rejectedThursday, 29 August 2024 · motion 1
The city of Johannesburg to award ntate condry ziqubu with the freedom of the city as the highest honour of recognition.
Proposed by T Raphadu ANCMinutes, page 21
Earlier: Tuesday, 19 March 2024(matched by title words)
0 for65 against0 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
outcome not statedTuesday, 19 March 2024 · motion 3
Motion of plea for the reconstruction of nicky toomey road closed by JRA.
Proposed by M Tabane ANCMinutes, page 89
Came back: Thursday, 29 August 2024, adopted(matched by title words)
outcome not statedTuesday, 19 March 2024 · motion 2
Motion recommending an urgent investigation into the illegal dumping of health/medical waste on open land opposite the fnb stadium in city of Johannesburg
Proposed by N JohnsonMinutes, page 89
Earlier: Wednesday, 31 January 2024, withdrawnCame back: Thursday, 29 August 2024, withdrawn(matched by title words)
outcome not statedTuesday, 19 March 2024 · motion 1
The city of Johannesburg to award ntate condry ziqubu with the freedom of the city as the highest honour of recognition.
Proposed by T Raphadu ANCMinutes, page 88
Came back: Thursday, 29 August 2024, rejected(matched by title words)
not consideredWednesday, 31 January 2024 · motion 8
Recommending that the city council resolves to prioritise the refurbishment of apollo lights in the specified areas during the upcoming budget adjustment.
withdrawnWednesday, 31 January 2024 · motion 7
Recommending that the city of Johannesburg metropolitan municipality conducts a comprehensive feasibility study to assess the viability of distributing 5000-litre water tanks to qualifying residents within the municipality
not consideredWednesday, 31 January 2024 · motion 6
Requesting the city of Johannesburg to supply adequate cleaning material for all local clinics in our metro
not consideredWednesday, 31 January 2024 · motion 5
Recommending that the city of Johannesburg awards ntate babsy mlangeni with the freedom of the city as the highest honour of recognition.
withdrawnWednesday, 31 January 2024 · motion 4
Recommending that all shacks in adeleide tambo informal settlement and all surrounding informal settlements must be audited.
withdrawnWednesday, 31 January 2024 · motion 3
Recommending an urgent investigation into the illegal dumping of health/medical waste on open land opposite the fnb stadium in city of Johannesburg
Came back: Tuesday, 19 March 2024(matched by title words)
rejectedWednesday, 31 January 2024 · motion 2
For inspection of pipe blockage likely caused by tree roots at 6976 thomas molepo street, river park, lombardy east in ward 81, region e and concomitant resolution of badly blocked kerb inlet across the road.
Proposed by J Horwitz DAMinutes, page 30
66 for150 against0 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
rejectedWednesday, 31 January 2024 · motion 1
For an assessment to be done in terms of upgrading an informal taxi rank and vendor space and for the report with recommendations to come back to council for subsequent consideration and possible approval
Proposed by J Horwitz DAMinutes, page 27
101 for116 against0 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
rejectedWednesday, 29 November 2023 · motion 3
Recommending that council approves that the city conducts a feasibility study into the supply of a backup power supply or generator at the horrison water tower (finch street tower) pump station to enable an uninterrupted supply to the residents of horison, ontdekkerspark, carenvale and surroudning areas. the report on the feasibility study must be presented to this council within 90 days.
Proposed by Z Hughes DAMinutes, page 61
99 for112 against7 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
rejectedWednesday, 29 November 2023 · motion 2
To table and debate the dissolution of the city of Johannesburg council
Proposed by B Echeozonjoku DAMinutes, page 55
63 for165 against0 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
rejectedWednesday, 29 November 2023 · motion 1
Recommending a comprehensive feasibility study of residents living with incurable lung disease and dependent on oxygen tanks and/or machines to breathe normally and to life a normal and dignified live throughout the city of Johannesburg.
Proposed by V Munyayi ActionSAMinutes, page 51
47 for120 against62 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
rejectedWednesday, 1 November 2023 · motion 11
Motion recommending for a full audit investigation into the current occupation of city of Johannesburg owned old age retirement villages throughout the city
Proposed by M Coutriers ActionSAMinutes, page 26
Came back: Thursday, 29 August 2024, withdrawn(matched by title words)
109 for124 against0 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
adoptedWednesday, 1 November 2023 · motion 10
Motion recommending council for the complete write-off of municipal arrears that would be considered as prescribed for residential properties valued at less than one million rand
Proposed by D Ponsoby PAMinutes, page 25
166 for5 against63 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
adoptedWednesday, 1 November 2023 · motion 9
Motion for JRA to have a jetyac truck in each depot for efficient service delivery
Proposed by VA Marema ANCMinutes, page 23
164 for2 against66 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
rejectedWednesday, 1 November 2023 · motion 8
Motion for an audit and report to be done into the number of residents, residents illegally operating business from home, illegal dwellings built and commercial businesses in riverpark, which is allocated in ward 81, region e.
Proposed by J Horwitz DAMinutes, page 22
71 for122 against39 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
withdrawnWednesday, 1 November 2023 · motion 7
Recommending the city of Joburg must purchase the church premises and use it as part of the city facilities for economic development purposes
Proposed by M Mmbengwa ANCMinutes, page 20
rejectedWednesday, 1 November 2023 · motion 6
Motion recommending for the provision of adequate water, sanitation and electricity in matholesville extension 4, in ward 127, region c, in the city of Johannesburg
Proposed by L Bini ActionSAMinutes, page 19
113 for124 against0 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
adoptedWednesday, 1 November 2023 · motion 5
Motion recommending the city of Johannesburg council to develop and adopt a policy on training and development of councillors.
Proposed by M Mabaso IFPMinutes, page 18
rejectedWednesday, 1 November 2023 · motion 4
Motion recommending MMC for transport do a feasibility study to incorporate metrobus with the rea vaya brt system
Proposed by L Mokoka ActionSAMinutes, page 18
48 for127 against65 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
adoptedWednesday, 1 November 2023 · motion 3
Motion requesting city of Joburg to conduct a research on the water supplying its water
Proposed by M Mmbengwa ANCMinutes, page 16
137 for36 against67 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
withdrawnWednesday, 1 November 2023 · motion 2
Requesting council for spatial planning audit on zandspruit under ward 114.
Proposed by D Mangena ANCMinutes, page 16
adoptedWednesday, 1 November 2023 · motion 1
Motion for feasibility study on recycling plants in all wards of Johannesburg
Proposed by K Mosehla EFFMinutes, page 15
rejectedTuesday, 29 August 2023 · motion 17
Title not printed in the minutes
Proposed by Meyers T DAMinutes, page 48 (read from a scan)
69 for129 against36 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
rejectedTuesday, 29 August 2023 · motion 16
Title not printed in the minutes
Proposed by Knott LMinutes, page 45 (read from a scan)
60 for131 against45 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
adoptedTuesday, 29 August 2023 · motion 15
Title not printed in the minutes
Proposed by Nonkumbi I ANCMinutes, page 45 (read from a scan)
143 for107 against9 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
adoptedTuesday, 29 August 2023 · motion 14
Title not printed in the minutes
Proposed by Mavhona S ANCMinutes, page 44 (read from a scan)
outcome not statedTuesday, 29 August 2023 · motion 13
Recommending the city of Johannesburg council to pass a vote of no confidence against the chairperson of section 79 geyodi committee, councillor Nakita Dellwaria.
Minutes, page 43 (read from a scan)
adoptedTuesday, 29 August 2023 · motion 12
Title not printed in the minutes
Proposed by Marumo T ANCMinutes, page 43 (read from a scan)
133 for68 against42 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
adoptedTuesday, 29 August 2023 · motion 11
Title not printed in the minutes
Proposed by Nonkumbi I ANCMinutes, page 42 (read from a scan)
132 for69 against46 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
adoptedTuesday, 29 August 2023 · motion 6
Title not printed in the minutes
Proposed by Maake M ANCMinutes, page 41 (read from a scan)
withdrawnTuesday, 29 August 2023 · motion 5
Title not printed in the minutes
Proposed by Mnyameni M ANCMinutes, page 40 (read from a scan)
adoptedTuesday, 29 August 2023 · motion 4
Title not printed in the minutes
Proposed by Ngwenya J EFFMinutes, page 39 (read from a scan)
adoptedTuesday, 29 August 2023 · motion 3
Title not printed in the minutes
Proposed by Mofokeng P EFFMinutes, page 38 (read from a scan)
adoptedTuesday, 29 August 2023 · motion 2
Title not printed in the minutes
Proposed by Mkasi G EFFMinutes, page 37 (read from a scan)
adoptedTuesday, 29 August 2023 · motion 1
Title not printed in the minutes
Proposed by Mosehla KJ EFFMinutes, page 36 (read from a scan)
withdrawnTuesday, 29 August 2023 · motion 10
Recommending the city of Johannesburg council to table a motion of no confidence against the speaker of council, councillor Colleen Makhubele.
Proposed by Mthembu N ActionSAMinutes, page 19 (read from a scan)
withdrawnTuesday, 29 August 2023 · motion 9
Recommending the city of Johannesburg council to table a motion of no confidence against the speaker of council, councillor Colleen Makhubele.
Proposed by Homer C DAMinutes, page 19 (read from a scan)
withdrawnTuesday, 29 August 2023 · motion 8
Recommending the city of Johannesburg council to table a motion of no confidence against the executive mayor, councillor Kabelo Gwamanda.
Proposed by Majola S ActionSAMinutes, page 18 (read from a scan)
withdrawnTuesday, 29 August 2023 · motion 7
Recommends the city of Johannesburg council to table a motion of a vote of no confidence against the whip of council, councillor Sithembiso Zungu.
Proposed by Niemand G DAMinutes, page 18 (read from a scan)
Came back: Wednesday, 25 June 2025, rejected(matched by title words)
not consideredWednesday, 22 March 2023 · motion 16
Recommending the city of Johannesburg council to commence with pegging of stands at ext 16; all pegged stands be allocated to the original people of zandspruit as per the city of Johannesburg; all beneficiaries have to be b-form holders and appear on the waiting list for a position in the city of Johannesburg
Proposed by Mkasi G EFFMinutes, page 157
not consideredWednesday, 22 March 2023 · motion 15
Recommending the city of Johannesburg council to conduct an assessment on safety measures that can be implemented to prevent flooding, illegal dumping and occupation of unsafe land around setswetla within 60 days, and that the city put aside resources for implementing the suitable safety during 2023/2024 financial year.
Proposed by Mofokeng MP EFFMinutes, page 156
adoptedWednesday, 22 March 2023 · motion 14
Motion recommending the city of Johannesburg council through the member of the mayoral committee (MMC) of transport, cllr Kenny Kunene to prioritize fixing potholes and stormwaters in Alexandra township
Proposed by Tshedo G EFFMinutes, page 155
162 for55 against7 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
rejectedWednesday, 22 March 2023 · motion 13
Motion recommending the city of Johannesburg council to conduct a feasibility study to have medical response unit at all fire stations
Proposed by Durand G ActionSAMinutes, page 154
106 for127 against0 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
adoptedWednesday, 22 March 2023 · motion 12
Recommending the city of Johannesburg council to commence a process of determining which jurisdiction the community of phumla mqashi fall under in order for them to receive basic municipal services.
Proposed by Leshilo R EFFMinutes, page 154
Earlier: Thursday, 23 February 2023(matched by title words)
adoptedWednesday, 22 March 2023 · motion 11
Recommending the city of Johannesburg council to develop an inter-departmental collaboration framework which will encourage more cooperation between departments and entities
Proposed by Ngwenya J EFFMinutes, page 151
Earlier: Thursday, 23 February 2023(matched by title words)
171 for0 against52 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
adoptedWednesday, 22 March 2023 · motion 10
Motion recommending the city of Johannesburg council to pass a vote of no confidence against the chairperson of section 79 committee on environment, infrastructure and services cllr L Ngobeni.
Proposed by Madiba T ANCMinutes, page 149
Earlier: Thursday, 23 February 2023(matched by title words)
127 for98 against0 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
not consideredWednesday, 22 March 2023 · motion 9
Recommending the city of Johannesburg council to pass a vote of no confidence against the chairperson of section 79 gender, youth and people with disabilities committee, cllr Nakita Dellwaria
Proposed by Gwamanda K Al Jama-ahMinutes, page 149
Earlier: Thursday, 23 February 2023(matched by title words)
not consideredWednesday, 22 March 2023 · motion 8
Recommending the city of Johannesburg council to pass a vote of no confidence against the chairperson of section 79 public safety committee, cllr S Maila.
Proposed by Mhlongo TA AICMinutes, page 148
Earlier: Thursday, 23 February 2023(matched by title words)
not consideredWednesday, 22 March 2023 · motion 7
Recommending the city of Johannesburg council to pass a vote of no confidence against the chairperson of section 79 committee on environment, infrastructure and services, cllr Lerato Ngobeni
Proposed by Nontenja T UDMMinutes, page 146
Earlier: Thursday, 23 February 2023(matched by title words)
adoptedWednesday, 22 March 2023 · motion 6
Recommending the city of Johannesburg council to pass a vote of no confidence against the chairperson of section 79 community development committee, councillor N Sifumba
Proposed by Arnolds M AICMinutes, page 146
Earlier: Thursday, 23 February 2023(matched by title words)
127 for104 against0 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
adoptedWednesday, 22 March 2023 · motion 5
Recommending the city of Johannesburg council to pass a vote of no confidence against the chairperson of section 79 gender, youth and people with disabilities (geyodi) committee, councillor Nakita Dellwaria
Proposed by Nonkumbi I ANCMinutes, page 145
Earlier: Thursday, 23 February 2023(matched by title words)
126 for105 against0 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
adoptedWednesday, 22 March 2023 · motion 4
Feasibility study into surfacing of roads in elias motsoaledi, ward 24
Proposed by Mogapi T EFFMinutes, page 143
Earlier: Thursday, 23 February 2023(matched by title words)
rejectedWednesday, 22 March 2023 · motion 3
Eradication of the bucket toilet system
Proposed by Munyai V ActionSAMinutes, page 141
Earlier: Thursday, 23 February 2023(matched by title words)
106 for127 against0 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
withdrawnWednesday, 22 March 2023 · motion 2
Replacement of mahatma gandhi’s statue with that of mama winnie mandela
Proposed by Raseruthe S EFFMinutes, page 140
Earlier: Thursday, 23 February 2023(matched by title words)
adoptedWednesday, 22 March 2023 · motion 1
Naming of streets in orange farm, extension 3
Proposed by Dladla D EFFMinutes, page 138
Earlier: Thursday, 23 February 2023(matched by title words)
outcome not statedThursday, 23 February 2023 · motion 12
Recommending the city of Johannesburg council to commence a process of determining which jurisdiction the community of phumla mqashi fall under in order for them to receive basic municipal services.
Minutes, page 66 (read from a scan)
Came back: Wednesday, 22 March 2023, adopted(matched by title words)
outcome not statedThursday, 23 February 2023 · motion 11
Recommending the city of Johannesburg council to develop an inter-departmental collaboration framework which will encourage more cooperation between departments and entities
Minutes, page 66 (read from a scan)
Came back: Wednesday, 22 March 2023, adopted(matched by title words)
outcome not statedThursday, 23 February 2023 · motion 10
Motion recommending the city of Johannesburg council to pass a vote of no confidence against the chairperson of section 79 committee on environment, infrastructure and services cllr Lngobeni.
Minutes, page 66 (read from a scan)
Came back: Wednesday, 22 March 2023, adopted(matched by title words)
outcome not statedThursday, 23 February 2023 · motion 9
Recommending the city of Johannesburg council to pass a vote of no confidence against the chairperson of section 79 gender, youth and people with disabilities committee, cllr Nakita Dellwaria
Minutes, page 66 (read from a scan)
Came back: Wednesday, 22 March 2023, not considered(matched by title words)
outcome not statedThursday, 23 February 2023 · motion 8
Recommending the city of Johannesburg council to pass a vote of no confidence against the chairperson of section 79 public safety committee, cllr S Maila.
Minutes, page 65 (read from a scan)
Came back: Wednesday, 22 March 2023, not considered(matched by title words)
outcome not statedThursday, 23 February 2023 · motion 7
Recommending the city of Johannesburg council to pass a vote of no confidence against the chairperson of section 79 committee on environment, infrastructure and services, cllr Lerato Ngobeni
Minutes, page 65 (read from a scan)
Came back: Wednesday, 22 March 2023, not considered(matched by title words)
outcome not statedThursday, 23 February 2023 · motion 6
Recommending the city of Johannesburg council to pass a vote of no confidence against the chairperson of section 79 community development committee, cllr N Sifumba
Minutes, page 65 (read from a scan)
Came back: Wednesday, 22 March 2023, adopted(matched by title words)
outcome not statedThursday, 23 February 2023 · motion 5
Recommending the city of Johannesburg council to pass a vote of no confidence against the chairperson of section 79 gender, youth and people with disabilities (geyodi) committee, cllr Nakita Dellwaria
Minutes, page 65 (read from a scan)
Came back: Wednesday, 22 March 2023, adopted(matched by title words)
outcome not statedThursday, 23 February 2023 · motion 4
Feasibility study into surfacing of roads in elias motsoaledi, ward 24
Minutes, page 65 (read from a scan)
Came back: Wednesday, 22 March 2023, adopted(matched by title words)
outcome not statedThursday, 23 February 2023 · motion 3
Eradication of the bucket toilet system
Minutes, page 65 (read from a scan)
Came back: Wednesday, 22 March 2023, rejected(matched by title words)
outcome not statedThursday, 23 February 2023 · motion 2
Replacement of mahatma gandhi's statue with that of mama winnie mandela
Minutes, page 65 (read from a scan)
Came back: Wednesday, 22 March 2023, withdrawn(matched by title words)
outcome not statedThursday, 23 February 2023 · motion 1
Naming of streets in orange farm, extension 3
Minutes, page 65 (read from a scan)
Came back: Wednesday, 22 March 2023, adopted(matched by title words)
withdrawnThursday, 26 January 2023 · motion 2
Title not printed in the minutes
Proposed by M N Mthembu ActionSAMinutes, page 26 (read from a scan)
adoptedThursday, 26 January 2023 · motion 1
Title not printed in the minutes
Proposed by L C Magwentshu ATMMinutes, page 23 (read from a scan)
140 for129 against0 abstained
Counted, as printed in the minutes
Minutes rows are as printed; a notice of motion often appears in one set of minutes and the debate in the next, so "came back" also links a notice to its outcome. Party is as printed, else from the councillor list when the name fits exactly one councillor. Livestream rows are AI drafts from the transcript; the proposer is shown only where the record names one.
Petitions
5Where the record mentions a petition (a word match, not AI).
- 02:49:18
Wednesday, 30 September 2026AI draft
Item 9: Review of the Petitions Policy
Chair Mabuke tabled the reviewed Petitions Policy, which includes the e-petition. The DA's Cllr Mphefo opposed it, saying it was not presented to the Petitions Committee and gives no means to hold officials accountable. The ACDP and ANC supported it. Cllr Mabuke asked council to approve. on YouTube
- 03:02:28
Wednesday, 30 September 2026AI draft
Item 9 vote: Petitions Policy carried
A party-by-party vote on page 9.4 was taken. ActionSA and the DA voted no, while FF+ and UIM abstained. The item was carried. on YouTube
Decisionapproved: ActionSA and the DA voted no, FF+ and UIM abstained, and the item was carried.
- 03:15:06
Thursday, 27 August 2026AI draft
Item 40 suspended and meeting adjourned
Item 40, the review of the Petitions Policy, was read in but suspended when six councillors left and the meeting lost its quorum. The Speaker adjourned the meeting, said it would reconvene face to face, and asked the Chief Whip to convene the whips. An imbizo for the next day was announced. on YouTube
Decisiondeferred: The item was suspended when the meeting lost its quorum and left for a later sitting.
- 08:02:03
Wednesday, 22 July 2026AI draft
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'. on YouTube
- 01:08:03
Wednesday, 24 June 2026AI draft
Eskom debate: Cllr Meyers (DA) as proposer
Cllr Meyers says Eskom plans to cut power to the Crowthorne, Allandale, Beyers Naude and Fordsburg substations over unpaid debt. He says the Mayor's assurances on 26 May were contradicted, and the DA handed in a 5,000-signature petition. Eskom extended the date to 17 July. He asks the executive to explain its plan to protect about 100,000 residents. on YouTube