Wednesday, 30 July 2025 · 5 h 2 min · 2 videos · 2021–2026 council
42nd Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 1
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- Governance and appointments
- Budget and finances
- Services, housing and development
- Other business (no topic tag)
- Procedure: roll call, apologies, breaks
- Decision (13)
- ◯Quorum count (1)
- ‖Adjourned or paused (3)
Chapters, decisions and procedure are AI drafts from the livestream; topic tags are AI judgments (a chapter with several shows its strongest). Services, housing and development covers water, electricity, roads, housing, waste, safety, health, planning and community facilities.
Summary
These items were agreed when put to the house, with no vote counts announced. 01:21:35 02:38:47 03:33:57 04:08:18 04:46:34 Items 34, 40, 42 and 70 were withdrawn, and oversight reports in items 25, 26 and 56 to 69 were read into the record and noted. 00:45:13 04:53:51 04:59:48
A dispute arose when MMC Nkokou replied to Cllr Maila that colonial settlers killed PAC members; the DA demanded an unconditional withdrawal, and the Speaker ruled the MMC had corrected himself. 03:06:32 DA councillors also complained that most MMCs were absent from the chamber, and the chair ruled that the MMCs responsible for the items were present. 03:06:32 03:26:17
MMC Tshwaku promised to hire 500 municipal police officers to support ward-based policing, and MMC Mgcina committed to fill all funded vacancies in the Development Planning department. 01:53:51 04:46:34 MMC Mabaso said the province, not the City, builds houses and that no provincial funds were received, while MMC Masuku promised a note correcting what he called misinformation. 01:21:35 04:08:18
Quorum was confirmed with 220 councillors present after an EFF caucus break, the recording is largely lost after MMC Mgcina's response, and Council adjourned to 10:00 the next day to consider two urgency reports. 00:07:00 00:10:34 00:23:38 01:53:51 04:59:48
AI draft from the record of this sitting (Claude Opus 5.5), checked against the chapters; every sentence links to the moment. Report an error
This week in council: 68 Rea Vaya buses for Alexandra Bus Company carried 112 for, 95 against, 3 abstain
In brief
- 13 decisions: 8 approved, 3 noted or other, 2 deferred or withdrawn.
- 7 promises on record, including: MMC will publish a note on his official City page responding to councillors' remarks to correct what he called misinformation.
- 1 quorum count.
- 24 apologies read out. Sound or equipment problem: 5; Warned or stopped by the chair: 12; MMC or Mayor not present for their business: 3; Not present when called: 2; Not ready when called: 1.
Chapters
54What was discussed, in order. Click a time to watch.
- 00:04:22
Opening, prayer and EFF request for caucus break
The Speaker opened the 42nd Extraordinary Council Meeting with a moment of silence. Cllr Mosehla asked for a 10-minute EFF caucus break, which the Speaker said would follow the formal opening.
Report an error - 00:07:00
Notice of meeting, greetings and urgent items added
The Speaker read the notice of the meeting, set for 30 and 31 July 2025, and greeted office-bearers. She announced two urgency reports (the Pikitup trading service reform strategy and the HIV/AIDS conditional grant) to be considered only on the second day. Legal was asked to check the register and quorum.
Report an error - 00:10:34
Agenda corrections and 10-minute EFF break
Councillors asked that Cllr Brenda Dammie's name be removed from page nine of the agenda out of respect, and that missing pages four and six of the Speaker's list be supplied. The EFF 10-minute break was granted and the house adjourned to return at 12:20.
Report an error - 00:23:38
Quorum confirmed and whips' caucus
The Speaker confirmed 220 councillors were present and the meeting quorate. Cllr Avant-Smith asked for a 5-minute whips' meeting to facilitate the sitting, and the Speaker granted it.
ArnoldsAICMosehlaEFFAvant-Smith
Report an error - 00:36:07
Whips' agreement on procedure and withdrawals
Cllr Avant-Smith reported that the whips agreed to read in quarterly reports in blocks, with items 58 to 68 (oversight reports) read in for noting only. The Speaker insisted the executive confirm any withdrawals, and the chair of chairs reported that the committee agreed to withdraw item 70.
Also discussed: Item 53 withdrawn and remaining items read into record (31 July 2025) · Item 73: changes in membership of Section 79 committees (3 December 2025)
Report an error - 00:40:27
Applications for leave of absence and apologies
Leave of absence was recorded for MMC Sekwaila (ill health) and many other councillors, with several requests to leave early. The Executive Mayor was to step out after tabling to address legal and contracts matters. All apologies were noted.
SimonsePAMakhubaIFPMposulaActionSAMaremaANCTshwakuEFFMokomeCOPE
Report an error - 00:45:13
Recommendations to council: executive and legislature tabling and withdrawals
The Executive Mayor tabled the executive reports and the Chair of Chairs tabled the legislature reports, requesting withdrawal of item 70. MMC Masuku requested withdrawal of items 34, 40 and 42 and that items 35 to 44 be read together as clubbed items.
Report an error - 00:48:21
Items 1-4: Group Corporate and Shared Services quarterly reports tabled
The Secretary read items 1 to 4, the Q2 and Q3 performance and oversight reports of Group Corporate and Shared Services. Member in charge Cllr Raphadu said all Q3 KPIs were achieved except two annual KPIs, and highlighted vacancy rates, health and safety compliance, performance management and the Red Fleet budget cut.
Report an error - 00:54:06
Items 1-4 debate: ACDP, IFP, ANC, DA, PA, EFF
Parties debated the GCSS reports. ACDP raised unconfirmed KPIs and low case closure, IFP criticised fire station and Red Fleet conditions, and the DA highlighted unsafe municipal buildings and underspending. The PA, EFF and ANC noted the reports, with the EFF and ANC defending the coalition's record.
MkhonzaACDPKaldinePAManganyiIFPFranciscoANCCampbell-CloeteDAMayPADladlaEFFMofokengANC
Report an error - 01:21:35
Items 1-4: MMC and member in charge reply; items agreed
MMC Masuku responded to the DA's criticism, comparing quarterly performance under the DA-led administration with the current one and promising a written note to correct misinformation. Cllr Raphadu moved approval, and the recommendations on pages 1.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.5 and 4.8 were put to the house.
MasukuANCRaphaduANC
Report an error - 01:28:44
Items 5-7: Development Planning and JDA reports tabled
The Secretary read items 5 to 7, the Q3 reports of Development Planning and the JDA and the Section 79 oversight report. Member in charge Cllr Kaldine reported 11 of 14 KPIs achieved by the department and 16 of 17 by the JDA, with challenges including a 42% vacancy rate, records storage and cash flow.
Report an error - 01:31:48
Items 5-7 debate: ActionSA, DA, EFF, ANC
ActionSA raised concern about decaying planning records and a thin law enforcement team. The DA criticised the core department and credited the JDA with improvements, while the EFF and ANC raised the Metro Centre records, office accommodation and slow processing of spaza shop applications.
NefdtActionSAStewartDAMosehlaEFFTefuANC
Report an error - 01:53:51
Items 5-7: MMC Mgcina's response
MMC Mgcina responded that non-payment of service providers stems from the city's financial position and said records are being digitised. She announced the department had been allocated new offices in Newtown and committed to filling funded vacancies and improving spaza shop registration. The recording is largely lost after this point.
Report an error - 02:06:56
Resumption after break and items 8-12 read in
After a long break the Speaker called the house to settle and resumed with items 8 to 12, the Q3 reports of Environment and Infrastructure Services, City Power, Johannesburg Water, Pikitup and the Section 79 oversight report. Cllr Munyayi tabled them as member in charge.
Report an error - 02:09:35
Items 8-12 debate: GOOD, DA, FF+, ActionSA
Speakers criticised the performance of City Power, Johannesburg Water, Pikitup and the department, citing losses, an overdraft above R15 billion and low capital spend. The DA proposed overdraft-to-equity conversion and cost-reflective tariffs, and FF+ queried why the R1.8 billion free basic services grant was not paid to City Power. ActionSA began by commending the department's 77% performance.
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Also discussed: Debate on items 36-45: DA, UDM, ActionSA and EFF (3 December 2025)
Report an error - 02:20:45
Items 8-12: ActionSA on entity performance reports
An ActionSA councillor raises concern about wastewater works, City Power's R40 billion backlog and cable theft. The speaker commends Pikitup, then turns to Johannesburg Water's R27 billion backlog and calls for consequence management. ActionSA notes the reports.
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Also discussed: Debate on items 36-45: DA, UDM, ActionSA and EFF (3 December 2025) · Item 1: Cllr Meyers (DA) on water and electricity (28 May 2026) · DA and ActionSA on City Power outages, water outages and Pikitup (26 March 2025)
Report an error - 02:24:25
DA on Johannesburg Water's third quarter report
A DA councillor criticises Johannesburg Water on communication, water throttling, non-revenue water of 48.6% and incomplete reinstatements. The speaker also cites sewer spills and the water tanker mafia, and says the state of the utility reflects the state of the City.
Also discussed: DA on Joburg Water performance (22 July 2026) · FF Plus and ACDP on City Power, Joburg Water and water supply (26 March 2025) · UDM's Cllr Zigebe on infrastructure and trading services reform (28 May 2026)
Report an error - 02:28:38
PA on overall performance
The PA says it is not satisfied with overall performance across the City. It cites electricity outages, unreliable water, waste and weak social and health support, and demands accountability and measurable improvement.
Report an error - 02:30:05
EFF on City Power, Johannesburg Water and Pikitup
The EFF marks its anniversary and notes City Power's rising net loss and bank overdraft. It lists wards without running water and VIP toilet servicing problems, and raises Pikitup's reliance on outsourcing and withdrawn job adverts. The EFF notes the reports.
Also discussed: DA and ActionSA on City Power outages, water outages and Pikitup (26 March 2025) · Debate on items 36-45: DA, UDM, ActionSA and EFF (3 December 2025) · Item 1: Cllr Meyers (DA) on water and electricity (28 May 2026)
Report an error - 02:34:46
UDM on Environment and Infrastructure Services and City Power
The UDM welcomes the waste diversion rate and clean audit record of Environment and Infrastructure Services. It notes City Power's R602 million quarterly loss. It proposes reviewing vacancies, conditional treasury support, an energy security task team and expanded programmes.
Also discussed: DA and ActionSA on City Power outages, water outages and Pikitup (26 March 2025) · Item 70: EFF and ANC (24 June 2026)
Report an error - 02:38:47
ANC, MMC Masuku and member in charge close items 8-12
The ANC notes and approves the reports on items 8 to 12. MMC Masuku says he will relay the councillors' comments on sewer spillages and water losses to the responsible MMC. The member in charge asks Council to note and approve, and the items are agreed.
MadibaANCLoyiso MasukuANCMunyayiActionSA
Report an error - 02:42:35
Items 13-15: Health and Social Development reports tabled
The Secretary reads in items 13, 14 and 15, covering the Health and Social Development performance reports and the Section 79 oversight report. The member in charge tables them after a microphone problem.
Report an error - 02:44:15
DA on clinics and extended hours
A DA councillor says clinics in Soweto, Malvern and Wendywood lack reliable power, water and staffing, and that extended clinic hours are disintegrating. The speaker reports that a councillor was denied entry to a Ward 44 clinic and accuses the administration of lawlessness.
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Report an error - 02:48:39
GOOD on Health and Social Development
GOOD acknowledges the Social Development Department's 90% achievement and 226,000 vegetable packs, and congratulates the UDM chair. It warns of stalled clinic projects, unpaid service providers and ESP registration problems, and urges Council to intervene.
Report an error - 02:52:09
IFP on clinic oversight findings
The IFP speaks partly in isiZulu. It says oversight found CAPEX projects delayed by cash shortages and late payment of invoices. It asks that contractor payments be addressed and that water be fixed at Lawley and Mountain View clinics, and notes the report.
Report an error - 02:54:47
ActionSA on Health and Social Development
ActionSA says seven of 38 KPIs were not met, including HIV treatment initiation, and only 53% of the capital budget was spent. It cites 0% for sanitary pads and dry food parcels, and asks for budget interventions and outcome-based reporting. ActionSA notes the reports with concerns.
Report an error - 03:00:42
DA on Social Development and ESP beneficiaries
The DA says the ESP and indigent beneficiary targets were not met and no food parcels were distributed against a target of 37,500. It adds that city shelters have compliance and management problems, and asks the City to prioritise indigent families and ESP beneficiaries.
Report an error - 03:03:56
ACDP on mobile clinics
The ACDP notes that the Health Department still operates 10 mobile clinics and none has been bought since 2023/24. It urges the MMC for Finance to allocate funds for more mobile clinics, and notes the report.
Report an error - 03:06:32
Dispute over MMC Nkokou's remarks and Councillor Maila
Councillor Maila complains that only the PAC MMC is in the front row, and MMC Nkokou replies that colonial settlers killed PAC members. The DA demands an unconditional withdrawal and the chamber erupts. The Speaker rules that the MMC corrected himself and orders business to continue.
MailaDANkokouPACEcheozonjokuDAAmadAl Jama-ah
Report an error - 03:18:38
EFF on Health and Social Development
The EFF praises the committee's TB, HIV and immunisation results and the Florida and Westbury 24-hour plans. It notes that Social Development achieved 19 of 21 KPIs and flags poor data capacity, incomplete infrastructure and the end of EPWP. The EFF notes the report.
Also discussed: Items 17-19: party inputs on Health and Social Development (22 July 2026)
Report an error - 03:22:14
UDM on the Health Department
The UDM acknowledges a spiritual pilgrimage, then welcomes 93.2% immunisation coverage and the 24-hour services planned for Florida and Westbury. It flags asbestos-roofed clinics and the paused EPWP, and proposes multi-year budgeting and provincial partnerships. It ends by criticising the DA and ActionSA for rejecting the budget.
Report an error - 03:26:17
Debate on absent MMCs
Councillor Echeozonjoku says the bulk of the MMCs are not in the chamber to hear councillors' input. The Speaker, the Chair of Chairs and Councillor Mosehla reply that apologies were accepted in the morning and that the MMC responsible for the item is present.
EcheozonjokuDAMaremaANCMosehlaEFF
Report an error - 03:29:46
ANC on items 13 and 14
Two ANC councillors share the ANC's 10 minutes. One commends the Health Department's 80% KPI achievement but is concerned about deferred clinic projects. The other commends Social Development's 90% performance and its work on gender-based violence. The ANC notes both reports.
MphahoANC1 unidentified
Report an error - 03:33:57
MMC Makhafola replies; items 13-15 agreed
MMC Makhafola responds to opposition criticism. She defends the 24-hour hybrid model with the province at Westbury and Florida and explains ESP eligibility. The member in charge asks Council to note and approve, and items 13 to 15 are agreed.
Report an error - 03:40:39
Items 16-18: Human Settlements and JOSHCO reports tabled
The Secretary reads in the Human Settlements and JOSHCO performance reports and the Section 79 oversight report. The member in charge tables items 16 to 18.
Report an error - 03:41:44
GOOD on Human Settlements and JOSHCO
GOOD acknowledges title deeds and units handed over in Riverside View and Lufhereng. It highlights that over half the KPIs were missed and that JOSHCO has a R357 million deficit. GOOD supports the committee recommendations but calls for implementation timelines.
Report an error - 03:44:23
ActionSA on Human Settlements and JOSHCO
ActionSA raises concern about hostels, flats, informal settlements without services and stalled housing projects. It commends the department on title deeds and JOSHCO's rent engagement efforts, and notes the report.
Also discussed: Items 20-22: Human Settlements, JOSHCO and Section 79 oversight reports (26 March 2025) · Items 12-14: Human Settlements, JOSHCO and oversight report (2 December 2025)
Report an error - 03:46:28
DA on Human Settlements performance and late reporting
The DA says it has lost confidence in the MMC and the governing coalition. It complains that quarterly reports arrive late against the MFMA 30-day requirement. It lists unmet KPIs such as informal settlement sanitation (zero against 750), mixed housing, hostels, flats and senior rentals.
Report an error - 03:55:38
EFF on Human Settlements and JOSHCO
The EFF notes the report, praising title deeds, housing allocations and the informal settlement policy participation process. It appeals to JOSHCO for alternatives to evicting child-headed households. It calls for hijacked buildings to be reclaimed and converted to student accommodation.
Also discussed: Items 20-22: Human Settlements, JOSHCO and Section 79 oversight reports (26 March 2025) · Items 12-14: Human Settlements, JOSHCO and oversight report (2 December 2025)
Report an error - 04:00:45
PA on housing delivery
A PA councillor says there has been no meaningful progress in housing delivery. The speaker cites undeveloped provincially transferred land, Maxwell Court and empty container housing in Alexandra and Marlboro, and demands action not plans.
1 unidentified
Report an error - 04:04:13
ACDP on Human Settlements and JOSHCO
The ACDP questions the Roodepoort Main Reef precinct proposal given unstable mining ground. It also questions the delay in informal settlement upgrading and the shortage of funds for council-owned stock. It highlights JOSHCO's overdraft and finance costs, and notes the reports.
Report an error - 04:07:32
ANC notes items 16-18
The ANC councillor greets the chamber and states that the ANC notes the report on items 16, 17 and 18.
Report an error - 04:08:18
MMC Mabaso replies; items 16-18 agreed
MMC Mabaso says targets follow the budget allocation and that projects were not ready for implementation. He says the province, not the City, builds houses and that no provincial funds were received. He explains the vandalism and funding shortfall of the Marlboro containers, and the items are then agreed.
Report an error - 04:18:18
Items 19-20: Public Safety reports tabled
The Secretary reads in the Public Safety performance report and the Section 79 oversight report. The member in charge tables items 19 and 20.
Report an error - 04:19:16
FF Plus on Public Safety KPIs
The FF Plus notes the department achieved 18 of 22 KPIs and that four were missed in both quarters two and three. It raises ward-based policing not yet visible, the R30.9 million operating over-expenditure, and 72 fraud and corruption cases in JMPD.
Also discussed: Items 23-24: Public Safety performance and oversight reports, debate (26 March 2025) · Public Safety debate: PA, ATM, UDM, ActionSA and DA (3 December 2025)
Report an error - 04:22:42
ActionSA on JMPD and overspending
ActionSA congratulates JMPD and TRU on arrests in Eldorado Park. It questions the R30 million overspend, personnel equipment and unpaid hospital bills, and notes the reports with concerns.
DurandActionSA
Report an error - 04:25:02
ACDP on speeding and bribery
The ACDP raises over 1.1 million speed-related violations and urges tougher action by JMPD. It reports an alleged bribe-taking incident in a queue of offenders and calls for consequences for both bribe-payers and recipients.
Report an error - 04:27:20
DA on lack of a crime prevention strategy
The DA criticises the executive for having no costed crime prevention plan and for ward-based policing that cannot be deployed. It also cites unpaid private hospitals and grounded leased police vehicles. The DA says it stands ready to replace the coalition.
Report an error - 04:35:53
EFF on Public Safety performance
The EFF commends JMPD enforcement operations, arrests and licensing revenue of R363 million against a R320 million target. It criticises four missed KPIs and the absence of employment equity reporting. It recommends a corrective plan and a full employment equity report by next quarter, and notes the report.
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Also discussed: Items 23-24: Public Safety performance and oversight reports, debate (26 March 2025) · Items 25-26: Public Safety performance (22 July 2026)
Report an error - 04:39:57
PA on Public Safety
The PA thanks the MMC and TRU for their intervention in Eldorado Park. It calls for stronger by-law enforcement against illegal traders and notes the report.
Report an error - 04:41:09
ANC on Public Safety
Councillor Nair gives up his slot and Councillor Mgaga speaks for the ANC. He commends the department, urges infrastructure maintenance, by-law enforcement, ward-based policing and safety for councillors, and the ANC notes the report.
Also discussed: Item 14: ANC Councillor Nair and a point of order (2 September 2025) · Cllr Ngwenya's note on public safety and health (29 May 2025) · Item 38: Head of Department Public Safety debate (DA, GOOD, ActionSA, EFF) (26 August 2026)
Report an error - 04:46:34
MMC Tshwaku replies; items 19-20 agreed
MMC Tshwaku outlines by-law enforcement steps, the new JMPD commissioner, TRU and K9 units and plans to hire 500 MPOs. He mentions councillor roll-call oversight for ward-based policing. The member in charge asks Council to approve, and items 19 and 20 are agreed.
Report an error - 04:53:51
Agenda rearranged; items 25-26 and 56-69 read in
The Speaker proposes closing by 6:00 and takes the clustered noting items to avoid running to 7:00. The Secretary reads in items 25 and 26 on petitions oversight, then items 56 to 69 on oversight visit reports, and Council is asked to note them.
Report an error - 04:59:48
Adjournment to 10:00 next day
The Speaker closes the day and says Council will return at 10:00 to finish the agenda. A councillor asks whether the two urgency items are on the drive, and the Speaker confirms they are.
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Promises
7Commitments with a date, an amount or a 'we will'.
On 5 November 2026 (when this page was built): 0 overdue, 0 due in the next 30 days, 7 with no date. Overdue first; dates are AI readings of what was said; tap or hover a label for how. All promises.
No dateLoyiso Masuku · MMC for Group Corporate and Shared Services (by surname)
Not raised again in 20 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“I will write a note on my official City of Joburg page as a response”
No dateEunice Mgcina · MMC for Development Planning
Not raised again in 20 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“working together with our officials, we will correct um or do our best”
No dateEunice Mgcina · MMC for Development Planning
MMC committed to fill all funded vacancies in the Development Planning department.
Latest: Called late or dropped at a later sitting, 22 July 2026 (AI judgment)
Evidence: quote · 3 later sittings
“all the vacancies that are are actually um funded, we'll make sure that they are all occupied”
- Raised againMMC Mgcina responds on Development Planning · 29 September 2025
- Late or droppedACDP and ActionSA on Development Planning performance · 2 December 2025 · and 1 more moment that day
- Late or droppedTabling of the Development Planning Section 79 committee oversight report · 22 July 2026
No dateLoyiso Masuku · MMC for Group Corporate and Shared Services
Relay councillors' comments on sewer spillages and water losses to MMC Sekwaila
Not raised again in 20 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“But we note the comments and I will relay to MMC Sekwaila.”
No dateEnnie Makhafola · MMC for Health and Social Development
Invite councillors to open the 24-hour clinic at Westbury and Florida once finalised
03:36:09· by soon· Report an error
Latest: Said done at a later sitting, 3 December 2025 (AI judgment)
Evidence: quote · 1 later sitting
“soon we will invite you all to open the 24-hours clinic”
- Done, they sayMMC Makhafola reply; items 50-52 agreed · 3 December 2025
No dateTshwaku
Share the report of the by-law enforcement workshop with all councillors
Not raised again in 20 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“of which we'll share the report with everyone”
No dateTshwaku
Hire 500 municipal police officers to support ward-based policing
04:51:13· 500 MPOs· Report an error
Not raised again in 20 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“That's why we are hiring 500 MPOs.”
Decisions
13What council approved, rejected or put off.
- 00:11:16
Agenda page nineapproved
The name of Cllr Brenda Dammie was to be removed from page nine of the agenda, and missing pages four and six of the Speaker's list to be supplied.
- 00:24:30
Quorumapproved
The Speaker confirmed 220 councillors present, so the meeting was quorate.
- 00:45:06
Apologies and leave of absenceapproved
All apologies and leave requests were noted by the Speaker.
- 00:47:39
Items 34, 40, 42 and 70withdrawn
The executive withdrew items 34, 40 and 42, and the legislature withdrew item 70; items 35 to 44 were to be read as clubbed items.
- 01:28:16
Items 1-4: Group Corporate and Shared Services quarterly reportsapproved
The Speaker put the recommendations on pages 1.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.5 and 4.8 to the house and recorded them as agreed.
- 02:42:07
Items 8-12: performance assessment and oversight reports (City Power, Johannesburg Water, Pikitup, Environment and Infrastructure Services)approved
The Speaker asked whether the recommendations on pages 8.5, 9.20, 10.3, 11.11 and 12.48-12.50 were agreed and Council said Aye.
- 03:17:49
Point of order on MMC Nkokou's remarksruling: no further withdrawal required
The Speaker ruled that the MMC had corrected himself and directed that business continue.
- 03:40:17
Items 13-15: Health and Social Development performance and oversight reportsapproved
Recommendations on pages 13.18, 14.4 and 15.15 were put and Council agreed.
- 04:17:58
Items 16-18: Human Settlements and JOSHCO performance and oversight reportsapproved
Recommendations on pages 16.3, 17.8 and 18.7 were put and Council agreed.
- 04:53:31
Items 19-20: Public Safety performance and oversight reportsapproved
Recommendations on pages 19.24 and 20.4 were put and Council agreed.
- 04:55:18
Items 25-26: Petitions Standing Committee oversight reportsread into record
The Secretary introduced them and the Chair of Chairs asked that they be read in and noted with items 56-69; no separate vote was recorded.
- 04:59:48
Items 56-69: oversight visit reportsnoted
After the Secretary read items 56 to 69 into the record, the Speaker asked Council to note all the reports.
- 05:00:17
Adjournmentadjourned
The sitting adjourned to resume the next day, with the Speaker asking councillors to be seated at 9:45 for a 10:00 start.
Attendance and conduct
47Who was away and why, as said in the chamber.
Apologies read out 24
- Leaving early (7)
- Da Gama, Eric Nkomo, Nyembe*, Mashala, Rakosa, Thuli Nkomo, Mokome
- Official duty (1)
- Smouse
* Name as heard; not matched to exactly one councillor.
Sound or equipment problem 5
- 00:24:57
The chair reported difficulty with the microphones and asked members to switch them off.
- 00:44:27
Mokome*: Councillor Mokome was asked to use a different microphone.
- 02:35:17
Zigebe*: Chair asks the speaker to speak into the microphone.
- 02:43:43
Amad*: Chair asks the member in charge to speak into the microphone; he asks if he is audible.
- 04:01:18
Unnamed councillor: Chair asks the speaker on item 16-18 (called as Cllr Mokwena) to speak louder into the microphone.
Warned or stopped by the chair 12
- 00:57:47
Kaldine: Chair repeatedly called Councillor Kaldine to order after the interjection during another member's speech.
- 01:14:55
Chair called for order while interjections disrupted the speaker.
- 02:48:06
Unnamed councillor: Time warning during Cllr Jacobs's speech.
- 03:07:12
Maila: Chair admonishes Cllr Maila during the dispute over his remark about absent members.
- 03:07:42
Nkokou: Chair orders MMC Nkokou to switch off his microphone during the exchange.
- 03:11:38
Amad: Chair refuses to give Cllr Amad the floor during the dispute.
- 03:14:26
Zitha: Chair calls Cllr Zitha to order during the disorder.
- 03:22:30
Mosehla: Chair calls Cllr Mosehla to order as the next speaker was about to begin.
- 03:39:47
Zitha: Chair asks Cllr Zitha to let the member in charge speak.
- 03:55:38
Rambani: Speaker's time expired and she was stopped.
- 04:06:55
Unnamed councillor: Time warning during Cllr Harris's speech.
- 04:22:23
Unnamed councillor: Time warning during Cllr Pelzer's speech.
MMC or Mayor not present for their business 3
- 02:40:39
Sekwaila: The MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services was not present; Cllr Masuku responded on his behalf.
- 02:43:31
The member in charge refers to the Executive Mayor as absent at the start of the Health and Social Development items.
- 03:26:49
A DA councillor complains that most MMCs and the Leader of Executive Business were absent during the debate.
Not present when called 2
Not ready when called 1
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