Tuesday, 2 September 2025 · 9 h 50 min · 2 videos · 2021–2026 council
43rd Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting
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- Governance and appointments
- Budget and finances
- Services, housing and development
- Other business (no topic tag)
- Procedure: roll call, apologies, breaks
- Decision (23)
- ◯Quorum count (1)
- ‖Adjourned or paused (6)
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
Cllr Chauke was declared Whip of Council as the only remaining candidate after the DA, saying it considered the process illegal, withdrew its candidate, Cllr Rahn. 09:26:35 09:42:23 The Speaker said he will be sworn in on Friday at 10:00. 09:45:41
Council approved executive items including a health agreement with Gauteng, the Egoli Gas 2025/26 tariffs, the Hostel Revitalisation Unitary Plan and the 2026/27 IDP process plan, without vote counts announced. 00:46:12 00:57:23 02:05:18 04:31:52 The Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo Revenue Enhancement Strategy passed on a division, 163 yes and 66 no, after Section 79 committee members asked that it be withdrawn; the DA recorded its opposition. 05:34:38 05:50:28 MMC Masuku accepted that monthly budget statements are not posted on the website and in regional offices, and undertook to raise this with the acting city manager, group CFO and regional directors. 02:57:11
A show-of-hands election for Rules Committee chairperson between Cllr Johannes Mofokeng and Cllr Hoon was held but no result was stated, and ActionSA's Cllr Coverdale argued the process was flawed. 08:31:18 08:40:27
At the start, Cllr Christians disputed the Speaker's count of 180 councillors for quorum, the Executive Mayor was out of the country, and repeated microphone failures led to a 10-minute break. 00:00:29 00:03:15 01:29:37 MMC Sekwaila withdrew the alternative waste treatment report, and the Speaker deferred the minutes because not all councillors had them. 06:42:36 07:29:19
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: Chauke declared Whip of Council; City Parks strategy approved 163 yes, 66 no
In brief
- 23 decisions: 13 approved, 8 noted or other, 2 deferred or withdrawn.
- 9 promises on record, including: Take councillors' proposals on Egoli Gas public participation and related matters to Egoli Gas.
- 1 quorum count.
- 27 apologies read out. MMC or Mayor not present for their business: 2; Warned or stopped by the chair: 23; Sound or equipment problem: 15; Not present when called: 2; Question withdrawn: 1.
Chapters
58What was discussed, in order. Click a time to watch.
- 00:00:29
Opening, notice of meeting and attendance register
The 43rd Extraordinary Council Meeting opened with a moment of silence and the Speaker's formal notice and welcome. The Speaker said she had acceded to the executive's request to elevate all its reports. She allowed 10 minutes for councillors to sign the attendance register.
Report an error - 00:03:15
Quorum verification dispute
Cllr Christians said quorum must be established by counting councillors present in the house, not by the register. After a 10-minute pause the Speaker reported 180 councillors had signed and been counted. Christians disputed the count, the Chair of Chairs supported the Speaker, and the Speaker ruled that councillors had been counted.
ChristiansDAArnoldsAICMaremaANC
Report an error - 00:16:15
Applications for leave of absence
The Speaker read the leave-of-absence applications received in writing from several parties. Additional apologies and late arrivals were given from the floor by FF+, ActionSA, the ANC and the PA. The Speaker said the apologies were noted and accepted by the house.
ArnoldsAICDe LangeFF+Avant-SmithMofokengSimonsePAChristiansDA
Report an error - 00:21:22
Executive items tabled and request to reorder business
A representative tabled the executive's items on behalf of the Executive Mayor. The Chair of Chairs asked that item 18 be taken straight after the executive reports, followed by item 3.1 (election of the Chairperson of Rules) before item 3. The Leader of Executive Business asked about elevation of items, and the Speaker said all executive reports were already elevated and went ahead with them. Disruptions and microphone problems interrupted the proceedings.
MaremaANCArnoldsAIC1 unidentified
Report an error - 00:28:57
Item 1: Health MOA with Gauteng – ACDP
The Secretary read item 1, a request to approve a memorandum of agreement with the Gauteng Health Department on funding and delivery of primary health care over three years. The ACDP welcomed the agreement as cooperative governance. It flagged termination conditions, the 91% share of the budget spent on salaries, and the Health Technical Committee, and proposed that its members go to Section 79.
Report an error - 00:33:42
Moment of silence for Cllr Martin Williams
Cllr Rahn asked for a moment of silence for DA councillor Martin Williams, who died over the weekend. The Speaker agreed and the house stood in silence.
Report an error - 00:35:44
Item 1: DA, EFF and ActionSA positions on the Health MOA
The DA rejected the MOA, arguing it advances the District Health Council and NHI model. It said the province contributes about R400 million against a R1.59 billion operating budget and that no funding formula was presented. The EFF welcomed the MOA but wants full national funding. ActionSA supported it and promoted its Ward 130 candidate.
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Report an error - 00:46:12
Item 1: Child well-being, ANC support and MMC reply
The Speaker told the house the Acting Executive Mayor was Cllr Mabaso. A DA councillor raised child abuse and asked whether clinics are equipped, noting the report makes no binding child-protection commitments. The ANC supported the MOA. MMC Makhafola defended the renewal, called for sufficient funding and criticised the DA for rejecting it. The Speaker then declared the item carried.
Fourie-ShaweDAMphahoANCEnnie MakhafolaEFFArnoldsAIC
Report an error - 00:57:23
Item 2: Egoli Gas 2025/26 tariffs
Egoli Gas tariffs for July 2025 to June 2026 were debated. The ACDP noted the report with reservations, citing a 6.64% rise in the energy charge to R529.53 per gigajoule, and urged collection of R64 billion owed. The EFF asked for wider media for public participation. The DA's Bittkau said he had no problem with the increase but criticised the timing of bringing it to council. The ANC and ActionSA noted the report. MMC Sekwaila replied.
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Also discussed: Item 8: Egoli Gas 2026/27 tariffs (26 August 2026)
Report an error - 01:13:41
Item 3: Notarial deeds of restriction for SHRA
Item 3 asked for approval to register notarial deeds of restriction in favour of the Social Housing Regulatory Authority. Mics repeatedly failed, and Cllr Rahn asked for a caucus break over technical problems. The EFF welcomed the grant funding agreement, ActionSA raised hostel management concerns, and the DA noted the report with reservations. The ANC supported the item, and MMC Mabaso said it is a compliance requirement that unlocks SHRA funding.
HarrisACDPMoepiEFFRahnDAMatabaneActionSAChameDAMavhonaANCMlungisi MabasoIFP
Report an error - 01:29:37
Item 3 put to the house, speakers list query and ACDP dissent; break
The Speaker put item 3 to the house. The IFP clarified it had registered to speak on item 4, not item 3. Cllr Harris asked that the ACDP's dissension be noted under Rule 84. The Speaker called a 10-minute break to fix the microphones, and the house resumed at about 01:53.
ArnoldsAICMlungisi MabasoIFPHarrisACDP
Report an error - 01:53:09
Item 4: Hostel Revitalisation Unitary Plan – ACDP, EFF, UDM, ActionSA, IFP
Item 4 asked for approval of the Hostel Revitalisation Unitary Plan 2025. The ACDP stressed hostel dilapidation and lack of funding. The EFF supported it with conditions on no developer exploitation and residents' return. The UDM backed it but raised reliance on banks, coordination and inclusion, and proposed a project management unit and a stakeholder forum. ActionSA noted the report and the IFP supported it.
RohlssenACDPNenembaEFFZigebeUDMMatabaneActionSAKhanyileIFP
Report an error - 02:05:18
Item 4: DA, ANC and MMC Mabaso on the hostel plan
The DA supported the plan with strong caution on funding, accountability, residents' right to return and sustainability, and listed conditions including quarterly reporting to council. The ANC expressed full support. MMC Mabaso said all caucuses supported the plan, that it was developed with national and provincial government, and that he would collect councillors' proposals. The item was agreed.
RambaniDAMavhonaANCMlungisi MabasoIFP
Report an error - 02:18:46
Items 5–7: combining the MFMA in-year reports
Cllr Santana asked that items 5, 6 and 7 (MFMA in-year reports for April, May and June 2025) be combined, using the item 7 speakers list. The Chair of Chairs agreed and the Speaker ruled that the three items be debated together. The Secretary read all three items.
Report an error - 02:20:25
Items 5–7 debate: ACDP and EFF
The ACDP's Mkhonza welcomed the new MMC for Finance and argued the Section 71 reports are not being published on the website and in offices as the MFMA requires. The EFF's Zitha said the EFF supports adoption of all three reports but criticised under-spending on capital projects, poor collection, a R851 million drop in cash and borrowing.
Report an error - 02:34:50
Items 5–7 debate: ActionSA, DA and FF+
ActionSA's Nkonyeni attacked the city's leadership and mismanagement and campaigned for the 2026 elections. The DA's Santana raised the R67 billion debtors book, short-term debt refinanced with long-term loans and capex of 79%. The FF+'s Boer said the reports had not been to Section 79 committees. He raised unspent conditional grants, City Power's June capex jump, questions on debt impairment and trade creditors rising to R18 billion.
NkonyeniActionSASantanaDABoerFF+
Report an error - 02:48:20
Items 5–7 debate: ANC
The ANC's Modupi welcomed the new MMC for Finance and said revenue collection improved by May and June, up to R1.2 billion above target in June. He noted spending outpacing income, cash reserves falling from R5.2 billion to R3.7 billion and capex at 79%. He proposed protecting indigent households, fixing billing, controlling spending and publishing plain-language updates. The ANC noted the reports.
Report an error - 02:57:11
Items 5–7: MMC Masuku's reply (continues beyond this part)
MMC Masuku accepted the criticism that monthly budget statements are not being posted on the website and in regional offices. He said the MFMA does not require tabling before the Mayoral Committee and council, rejected claims that reports are late, and discussed Project Lukhisa, National Treasury reforms and the disciplinary board. He undertook to answer Cllr Boer's debt impairment query in writing and said unspent grants must have consequences. His reply continues past the end of this part.
Report an error - 03:06:52
Finance MMC replies on items 5-7; items noted; lunch break
MMC Masuku responded to earlier debate on the finance reports. She covered Section 79 oversight, June cash flows of R8.8 billion, and salary overspending caused by unbudgeted insourcing. She said big business and government departments must pay, and councillors must promote payment. Items 5, 6 and 7 were noted and the Speaker adjourned for lunch until 14:20.
MasukuANCArnoldsAIC
Report an error - 04:09:05
Resumption after lunch
The Speaker called the house to order after the lunch break, which had run over time. Items were settled, microphones were checked, and the meeting resumed on item 8.
Report an error - 04:11:07
Item 8: 2026/27 IDP, Budget and Performance Process Plan - opening debate
Councillors from the ACDP, UDM, EFF and ActionSA spoke on the process plan. The ACDP and ActionSA noted it. The UDM supported it as a framework while urging delivery and accountability. The EFF asked questions on targets, digital access, G20/U20 benefits, consequence management and DDM feedback.
HarrisACDPZigebeUDMHooperDAMbambalaEFFAphaneActionSA
Report an error - 04:23:29
Item 8: DA's Christians and the dispute over his conduct
Cllr Christians called the process a repetitive tick-box exercise lacking credibility, citing targets far below the city's population. Cllr Raphadu objected to his tone toward the Speaker and his reference to the MMC as 'she'. Christians apologised while defending himself. Points of order followed, with Cllr Wax recognised and Raphadu asking for a withdrawal, before Christians finished.
ChristiansDARaphaduANCWaxDAArnoldsAIC
Report an error - 04:31:52
Item 8: ANC support, MMC reply and approval
Cllr Modupi said the ANC supports the plan as a people-centred blueprint. MMC Masuku rejected the claim that it is a tick-box exercise and said ward councillors must mobilise residents and not boycott IDP sessions. Cllr Rahn said DA councillors attended all ward IDP sessions. The item was agreed.
Report an error - 04:40:31
Item 9: 2025/26 Public Participation Outcomes Report - first speakers and time-donation dispute
Cllr Harris said sessions took place but their effectiveness is doubtful, citing missing budget for rental stock and derelict facilities. Cllr Mhlongo of the AIC donated his speaking time to Cllr Zigebe, which prompted a dispute over whether he was on the speakers' list. Zigebe then welcomed the participation figures but criticised the lack of feedback loops and digital platforms.
HarrisACDPMhlongoAICZigebeUDMChristiansDAEcheozonjokuDAArnoldsAIC
Report an error - 04:51:31
Item 9: DA, EFF, ANC speakers, MMC reply and approval
Cllr Christians criticised clustering wards for community-based planning. Cllr Mbambala asked about mobilisation, digital divide, ABCD methodology and IGR. Cllr Hooper said the DA does not support the budget and registered dissent on items 8 and 9. Cllr Modupi defended ward clustering. MMC Masuku asked council to approve and the item was agreed.
ChristiansDAMbambalaEFFHooperDAModupiANCMasukuANC
Report an error - 05:01:33
Item 10: Ratification of municipal valuer appointment
Councillors welcomed Mr Fayiz Shaik as municipal valuer but criticised that the ratification came five months after his acting appointment was backdated to 1 April. ActionSA tied its support to ending backdated appointments, starting recruitment of a permanent valuer and accounting for the budgeted salary. MMC Masuku said the report was ready in June but was delayed by council programming. The item was agreed.
HarrisACDPBoerFF+NethambaEFFNkonyeniActionSASantanaDANofemelaANCMasukuANC
Report an error - 05:16:54
Item 11: Post African Forum on Urban Forests outlook
EFF, DA and ANC councillors responded to the report on the Second African Forum on Urban Forests. The EFF asked that benefits reach townships and informal settlements and questioned use of the R10.5 million allocation. The DA asked for practical tree-planting, mapping and communication measures. MMC Mgcina asked that the report be noted, and it was noted.
RaholaneEFFCooganDAXumaANCMgcinaANC
Report an error - 05:30:49
Point of order on photography in the chamber
Cllr Marumo complained that Cllr Foley was taking pictures in the chamber, including of the executive, and asked that they be deleted. The Speaker told councillors to stop and said two others had done the same earlier.
Report an error - 05:34:38
Item 12: JCPZ Revenue Enhancement Strategy - withdrawal dispute
The ATM's Cllr Magwentshu supported the strategy while Section 79 committee members asked that it be withdrawn for committee discussion. The Chair of Chairs said a Section 79 committee cannot withdraw an executive report. The Speaker ruled that the item had not been formally withdrawn and the debate would continue.
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Report an error - 05:44:22
Item 12: remaining speakers
Cllr De Lange for the FF+ said the strategy should have been interrogated at Section 79 and noted it with concern. The EFF noted the report. Cllr Mazibuko repeated the committee's request for withdrawal. Cllr Mashinini for the ANC supported the strategy as reducing reliance on municipal funding.
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Report an error - 05:50:28
Item 12: MMC reply and division of the house
An MMC asked council to approve the strategy and said it could still be discussed at Section 79. After a contested voice vote, Cllr Belinda requested a division. A show of hands gave 163 yes and 66 no with no abstentions, and the item was approved.
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Report an error - 06:02:09
Dispute over Rule 84 and roll-call rules after item 12 vote
Cllr Christians recorded the DA's opposition to item 12 under Rule 84 and called the overturning of the committee decision a travesty. Cllr Raphadu and the Chair of Chairs argued that the rules were being abused, citing Rule 86 on roll calls. The Speaker said the rules committee had resolved on Rule 84 and that the resolution would be provided. She warned three councillors they would be removed if called to order again.
ChristiansDARaphaduANCArnoldsAICEcheozonjokuDA1 unidentified
Report an error - 06:10:01
Item 13: South African Cemeteries Association Conference 2025
The EFF supported the intention of hosting the SACA conference but stressed pro-poor burial policy and affordable burial space. The ANC noted the report. MMC Mgcina said the conference was organised with SACA, JCPZ and SALGA and asked the house to note it. The item was agreed.
RaholaneEFFMashininiANCMgcinaANC
Report an error - 06:16:42
Speaker's reading of earlier council resolution on voting and abstentions
The Speaker read the previous council's minutes recording the additional recommendations on how abstentions are taken and how a caucus opposing an item may have that recorded under Rule 84. She noted the ruling for future votes.
Also discussed: Item 92 adoption and DA objection (31 July 2025)
Report an error - 06:18:38
Item 14: Progress report on the CoJ CCTV by-law
The Speaker opened the progress report on the CCTV by-law. Cllr Mkhonza for the ACDP welcomed the decision to rescind the resolution but demanded clarity on the review committee's composition and on the financial cost of restarting public participation. Cllr Mkasi for the EFF began speaking as the recording ended.
Report an error - 06:23:04
Item 14: EFF on withdrawal of CCTV by-law
An EFF councillor says the CCTV by-law is being withdrawn because section 160(4) of the Constitution, section 12(3) of the Municipal Systems Act and rule 140 of the Standing Rules were not followed. The speaker notes that only two virtual consultations were held, on 7 and 11 November 2024, with 23 attendees. The EFF proposes a 200-person minimum attendance for by-law consultations and physical consultations, and supports the removal of the Public Safety Chairperson.
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Also discussed: Tally and result: CCTV by-law report passes (21 February 2025)
Report an error - 06:26:08
Item 14: ActionSA and DA on the CCTV by-law
ActionSA's Councillor Moatshe criticises the ANC-led government for treating public participation as a box-ticking exercise and notes the report. The DA's Councillor Masera says the DA warned the by-law was flawed, welcomes its withdrawal and calls it a costly self-inflicted embarrassment.
Also discussed: ActionSA debate: CCTV by-law (21 February 2025)
Report an error - 06:31:40
Item 14: ANC Councillor Nair and a point of order
Councillor Nair says every member of the Public Safety Committee should share the blame. He questions the City's legal capacity and calls for CCTV to serve poorer communities. He says the courts have ordered the rescission, so there is no vote on it. Councillor Christians interrupts on a point that the DA opposed the by-law in Council, and the Speaker says Nair was speaking about the committee.
Also discussed: ANC on Public Safety (30 July 2025)
Report an error - 06:37:55
Item 14: MMC Tshwaku replies and recommendations put
MMC Tshwaku explains the by-law's origins and says it was taken back for proper consultation because some clauses were ambiguous. Councillor Da Rocha interjects. The Speaker puts the recommendations on page 14.4 and the item is treated as agreed.
Report an error - 06:42:36
Item 15: Alternative waste treatment report withdrawn
The Speaker introduces the report on the outcome of the 60-day public notice for the alternative waste treatment technology PPP project. MMC Sekwaila withdraws the report. The Speaker moves on to item 16.
Report an error - 06:43:46
Item 16: Section 57 performance agreements – ACDP
The Speaker introduces the tabling of performance agreements for the City Manager and section 57 managers for 2025/26. Councillor Mkhonza of the ACDP welcomes new KPIs on customer satisfaction and stakeholder management. He calls for consequence management and monitoring of the financial viability KPI.
Report an error - 06:48:20
Item 16: FF Plus on performance management
Councillor De Lange says the agreements comply with section 57 of the Systems Act. He argues bonuses should be tied to organisational performance, since a manager gets a 14% bonus even when the department's entities fail. He also argues that underperformers should receive warnings and dismissal rather than development support.
Report an error - 06:51:41
Item 16: EFF and ActionSA positions
The EFF's Councillor Nhlapo notes the report. ActionSA's Councillor Coverdale says the agreements align with the IDP and GDS but cites risks, including broad targets without resources, weak consequence management, siloed operations and possible repeat Auditor-General findings. ActionSA notes the report.
Report an error - 06:55:54
Item 16: DA Councillor A. Marais on section 57 amendments
Councillor A. Marais traces the history of the amendments to the Municipal Systems Act, including the Constitutional Court's 2019 setting-aside of the first amending act and the later 2021/22 amendments. He says the report cites an outdated version of section 57. The recording then skips ahead, and no outcome on item 16 is captured.
Report an error - 07:11:46
Item 17: Opening contribution on senior-manager vacancies
An unidentified councillor, whose contribution is captured only from partway through, condemns inefficiency, maladministration and alleged corruption among City officials. The councillor also notes repeated council debates on health and safety, fire engines, the JPC and UIFW expenditure, and welcomes MMC Zungu to the department.
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Report an error - 07:15:23
Item 17: EFF and ActionSA on vacancies and the City Manager post
The Speaker calls councillors back into the chamber. The EFF's Councillor Nhlapo notes that 17 of 22 senior posts are filled and calls for permanent appointments to the five vacant ones. ActionSA's Councillor Chuma objects that three posts have lapsed recruitment and that no permanent City Manager has been appointed since December 2024. ActionSA notes the report.
Also discussed: Items 19-20: City Manager's Office report introduced (29 September 2025) · Debate: ATM and ActionSA (17 January 2025) · Item 2 debate: EFF notes the report and demands faster recruitment (18 June 2025)
Report an error - 07:20:34
Item 17: DA, ANC and MMC Zungu
The DA's Councillor Finn criticises the lapsed acting arrangement for the Public Safety head of department. The ANC's Councillor Ngema notes the report. MMC Zungu says 17 of 22 posts have been filled, the City Manager process is at an advanced stage, and the DA failed to fill posts when it governed.
Also discussed: Items 21 to 24: DA and EFF speakers (30 September 2025)
Report an error - 07:25:05
Item 17: Recommendations put, DA dissent, break request
The Speaker puts the recommendations on page 17.9 three times and declares that the yeses have it. Councillor Christians records the DA's opposition under rule 84 and reserves the right to take legal advice. Councillor Coverdale asks for a 30-minute caucus break, and the Speaker says item 18 and the item 3 election must be taken first.
Report an error - 07:29:19
Item 18: Moving in-committee and minutes shortage
The Speaker announces item 18 is in-committee, asks the gallery and cameras to leave and closes the doors. After the in-committee period, it emerges that some councillors lack the minutes. The Speaker apologises and defers the minutes, proceeding with the report only.
Report an error - 07:58:50
Item 18: Code of Conduct outcome for Cllr Mnisi
The Speaker introduces the outcome of the investigation into an alleged Code of Conduct breach by Councillor Nomoya Mnisi and calls on the member in charge, Councillor Rahn. The DA asks for a 15-minute caucus break and the Speaker grants 10 minutes. The deliberations are not captured in the transcript, and a later fragment mentions annexure numbering and the MEC.
Report an error - 08:31:18
Election of Rules Committee chairperson
Nomination forms are accepted. Councillor Floyd Ngwenya nominates Councillor Johannes Mofokeng, seconded by Councillor Nofemela, and Mofokeng accepts. Councillor Avant-Smith nominates Councillor Jacques Hoon, seconded by Councillor Devon Steenkamp, and Hoon accepts. Councillor Atterbury withdraws a third nomination, and a show-of-hands vote is held with no result stated.
Floyd NgwenyaANCNofemelaANCJohannes MofokengANCAvant-SmithDevon SteenkampDAHoonDAAtterbury
Also discussed: Confirmation and acceptance of the three candidates (28 August 2025)
Report an error - 08:40:27
Objection to the voting process
Councillor Coverdale argues the process used for the vote was flawed and differed from that read out the previous week. The Speaker replies that this was an election, not a motion. She says she will workshop all councillors on the rules while she remains Speaker.
Report an error - 08:42:45
Election of Whip of Council: procedure and IEC briefing
The Speaker reads the schedule's elimination and tie-break procedures and says the IEC has agreed to conduct the election again. The IEC explains that the vote is secret, ID requirements stand, 273 ballots will be printed and two candidates remain. The IEC asks for about 20 minutes to set up.
Also discussed: Confirmation and acceptance of the three candidates (28 August 2025) · Second-round process explained (28 August 2025) · IEC explains election procedure and nomination forms are collected (3 July 2025)
Report an error - 08:56:19
DA caucus break before the whip vote
Councillor Niemand asks for a 30-minute DA caucus break, and the Speaker grants it, with the council to return at 19:35. The meeting resumes at 09:26:06 on the recording.
NiemandDA
Report an error - 09:26:35
DA withdraws from the whip election
Councillor Niemand reports that the DA considers the process illegal and is withdrawing from it, reserving its rights. Councillor Rahn clarifies that the DA is not leaving the room and that she is withdrawing as its candidate.
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Also discussed: Debate on the Whip motion: IFP and ActionSA (25 June 2025)
Report an error - 09:27:54
Dispute over Cllr Raphadu's remarks
Councillor Raphadu asks that the DA be referred to Ethics for allegedly collapsing the council. DA members object, and the Speaker says legal advice is that the DA is only withdrawing its candidate. After a sharp exchange and a point of order by Councillor Christians on debate, Raphadu withdraws unconditionally.
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Also discussed: Item 1 debate: DA Cllr Christians on public participation and the R10 (29 May 2025)
Report an error - 09:42:23
Councillor Chauke declared Whip of Council
Under item 5 of the schedule, the Speaker declares the one remaining candidate, Councillor Chauke, elected Whip of Council.
Also discussed: Item 7: Election of the Chief Whip – legal framework (28 August 2025) · Chief Whip asks to bring motions and item 59 forward (13 March 2025) · Confirmation and acceptance of the three candidates (28 August 2025)
Report an error - 09:45:41
Announcements and closure
Councillors sing during the closing, and the Speaker asks the Chair of Chairs and Councillor Zitha to help restore order. She congratulates Councillor Chauke and closes the meeting. She says he will be sworn in on Friday at 10:00.
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Promises
9Commitments with a date, an amount or a 'we will'.
On 5 November 2026 (when this page was built): 1 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.
Overdue by 426 daysMargeret Sheron Arnolds · AIC
Swear in Councillor Chauke as Whip of Council.
09:48:35· by Friday morning at 10:00· Report an error
Not raised again in 17 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“We will then um swear in the councillor on Friday morning at 10:00.”
Due the same or next dayMargeret Sheron Arnolds · AIC
Provide the rules committee's report or resolution on Rule 84 during the course of the meeting.
06:08:36· by during the course of this meeting· Report an error
Not raised again in 17 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“during the course of this meeting we will come out with it.”
No dateJack Sekwaila · MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services
Take councillors' proposals on Egoli Gas public participation and related matters to Egoli Gas.
Not raised again in 17 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“we will then take some of the proposals you have indicated here to Egoli Gas”
No dateLoyiso Masuku · MMC for Finance
Not raised again in 17 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“I will speak to the acting city manager together with the group CFO”
No dateLoyiso Masuku · MMC for Finance
Respond to Cllr Boer's query on debt impairment figures in written form.
Not raised again in 17 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“I'm happy, Councillor Boer, to come back to you, probably in a written question”
No dateMlungisi Mabaso · MMC for Human Settlements
Not raised again in 17 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“I will engage with them even on the sideline”
No dateLoyiso Masuku · MMC for Finance (by surname)
Not raised again in 17 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“we will work with our councillors to continue to ensure in our communities”
No dateTshwaku
Go back to the CCTV by-law and ensure stakeholders take part in a proper consultation.
Not raised again in 17 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“this and ensure that stakeholders are actually participating in this by-law.”
No dateMargeret Sheron Arnolds · AIC
Hold a workshop for councillors on the rules of council.
08:42:28· by while she is still Speaker· Report an error
Not raised again in 17 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“I'm going to definitely do that whilst I am still the speaker”
Decisions
23What council approved, rejected or put off.
- 00:02:36
Request by the executive to elevate all its reportsaccepted by the Speaker
The Speaker acceded to the request, so executive reports were taken before the elections item.
- 00:14:04
Quorum verificationquorum confirmed by the Speaker
The Speaker reported 180 councillors signed the register and were counted; Cllr Christians disputed the count but the Speaker ruled.
- 00:20:49
Applications for leave of absencenoted and accepted
The Speaker stated the apologies were noted and accepted by the house.
- 00:57:19
Item 1: MOA between Joburg Health and Gauteng Health on primary health careapproved
The Speaker declared the item carried; the DA had spoken against the MOA.
- 01:13:09
Item 2: Egoli Gas 2025/26 tariffsapproved
The Speaker asked if the item was agreed to and moved on without any objection recorded in the transcript.
- 01:29:27
Item 3: Notarial deeds of restriction in favour of SHRAapproved
The Speaker asked if the item was agreed to and proceeded; the ACDP's dissension was recorded afterwards.
- 01:31:18
Item 3: ACDP dissentobjection recorded
Cllr Harris asked under Rule 84 that the ACDP's dissension be noted, and the Speaker thanked him.
- 02:18:40
Item 4: Hostel Revitalisation Unitary Plan 2025approved
The Speaker asked if the item was agreed to and the house answered 'Agreed'.
- 02:19:23
Items 5, 6 and 7: MFMA in-year reports (April, May, June 2025)agreed to be debated together
The Speaker ruled the three items be read and debated together using the combined speakers list.
- 03:10:02
Items 5, 6 and 7 (finance reports for information)noted
The Speaker declared the three information reports noted before adjourning for lunch.
- 04:40:18
Item 8: 2026/27 IDP, Budget, Performance Monitoring and Reporting Process Planapproved
The recommendations on page 8.6 were agreed to, with the DA later recording dissent on items 8 and 9.
- 05:01:27
Item 9: 2025/26 Public Participation Outcomes Report of the CBP and IDP processapproved
The recommendations on page 9.8 were agreed to.
- 05:16:41
Item 10: Ratification of appointment and designation of the municipal valuerapproved
The recommendations on page 10.5 were agreed to, ratifying the appointment of Mr Fayiz Shaik.
- 05:34:27
Item 11: Post African Forum on Urban Forests strategic outlooknoted
The report was for information and was noted.
- 06:01:42
Item 12: Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo Revenue Enhancement Strategyapproved
After a division by show of hands, 163 voted yes, 66 no and none abstained; the DA recorded its opposition under Rule 84.
- 06:16:29
Item 13: South African Cemeteries Association Conference 2025approved
The recommendations on page 13.4 to note and support the report were agreed to.
- 06:42:23
Item 14: Progress report on implementation of the CoJ CCTV by-law (rescission)approved
The Speaker put the recommendations on page 14.4 and, with no dissent audible, moved on after the answer.
- 06:43:28
Item 15: Outcome of 60-day public notice for alternative waste treatment technology PPP projectwithdrawn
MMC Sekwaila withdrew the report.
- 07:26:37
Item 17: Report on senior manager acting arrangements and vacanciesapproved (DA dissent recorded)
The Speaker ruled that the yeses have it on the recommendations on page 17.9, and the DA's opposition was recorded under rule 84.
- 07:58:07
Minutes of previous meetingdeferred
Because not all councillors had the minutes, the Speaker deferred them and dealt only with the item 18 report.
- 08:35:09
Election of Chairperson of the Section 79 Rules Committeevote held, result not stated
Councillors Johannes Mofokeng and Jacques Hoon were the two candidates and a show-of-hands vote was taken, but no result was announced in the transcript.
- 08:56:46
DA request for caucus break before the whip electionapproved
The Speaker granted a caucus break and set the return time for 19:35.
- 09:42:53
Election of Whip of Councilelected
With the DA candidate withdrawn, Councillor Chauke was declared Whip of Council under item 5 of the schedule.
Attendance and conduct
70Who was away and why, as said in the chamber.
Apologies read out 27
- Family responsibility (4)
- Gwamanda, E Liebenberg, S Wissler, Sekhu
- Other reason (1)
- Ramaru
- Leaving early (5)
- Durand*, Van Wyk, Nkomo*, Sindani, Phumlile Shange
* Name as heard; not matched to exactly one councillor.
MMC or Mayor not present for their business 2
Warned or stopped by the chair 23
- 00:22:30
Da Rocha: Chair repeatedly asked Da Rocha to stop interrupting; he was named again at 00:22:35.
- 00:23:08
Rahn: Chair told Rahn she was not recognised to speak while the Chair of Chairs had the floor.
- 00:24:11
Unnamed councillor: Chair questioned a councillor taking photographs in the chamber.
- 00:59:54
Rohlssen: Speaking time warning.
- 01:17:36
Rahn: Chair told Rahn to hold on and sit down (01:18:04) before she asked for a caucus break over technical issues.
- 04:10:38
Amad: Chair asks Cllr Amad to take his seat so the sitting can start.
- 04:25:28
Christians: Chair asks Cllr Christians to respond to Cllr Raphadu's objection and to speak into the mic.
- 04:30:45
Wax: Chair calls Cllr Wax to order during Cllr Christians' speech.
- 04:37:56
Deppe: Chair calls Cllr Deppe to order during the MMC's reply.
- 05:31:20
Foley: Chair tells Cllr Foley to stop taking pictures in the chamber.
- 05:31:36
Christians: Chair asks Cllr Christians to stop during the photo-taking dispute.
- 05:32:29
Zitha: Chair asks Cllr Zitha to stop disruptive conduct.
- 05:48:33
De Lange: Chair calls Cllr De Lange and EFF row to order during a speech.
- 05:49:25
Rahn: Chair calls Cllr Rahn and others to order.
- 06:09:30
Raphadu: Chair warns Cllr Raphadu he will be removed if called to order again.
- 06:09:30
Chair warns the Chair of Chairs (not named) he will be removed if called to order again.
- 06:21:33
Mkhonza: Chair warns Cllr Mkhonza of speaking time remaining.
- 06:25:27
Unnamed councillor: Chair gives a speaking-time warning to the EFF speaker on item 14.
- 06:26:24
Unnamed councillor: Chair twice asks a councillor to switch off their microphone before Cllr Moatshe is called.
- 06:39:42
Unnamed councillor: Chair asks the MMC speaking on item 14 to take his seat so Cllr Da Rocha can be heard.
- 07:15:54
Kgeletsane: Chair asks Councillor Kgeletsane to switch off the microphone.
- 09:36:35
Raphadu: Chair repeatedly asks Councillor Raphadu to withdraw his remark that the DA is collapsing the council.
- 09:38:49
Christians: Chair asks Councillor Christians to switch off his microphone.
Sound or equipment problem 15
- 00:23:48
Chair of Chairs' microphone was not working; roving mic requested.
- 00:28:43
Chair asked IT to fix microphone problems.
- 00:29:45
Further microphone problems during the first speaker's turn.
- 00:35:44
Horwitz*: Chair asked Horwitz whether she was struggling with her mic before she spoke.
- 00:40:37
Rahn*: Rahn complained the sound was muffled and inaudible; chair said IT had been asked to fix it.
- 01:01:09
Speaker's microphone not working.
- 01:14:35
Harris*: Roving mic requested for Harris.
- 01:14:26
Chair expressed frustration at repeated microphone failures.
- 01:14:49
Bittkau*: Microphone reported off.
- 01:15:02
Sekwaila*: Chair queried whether the MMC's microphone was on.
- 01:29:37
Break called to fix microphones.
- 04:09:05
Microphone being tested as the sitting resumed after lunch.
- 04:11:01
Chair asks IT to attend to the microphones.
- 05:35:09
Magwentshu*: Chair asks for Cllr Magwentshu's microphone to be switched off during an interruption.
- 05:47:49
Mashinini*: Chair asks Cllr Mashinini to speak into the microphone.
Not present when called 2
Question withdrawn 1
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