Thursday, 30 October 2025 · 6 h 27 min · 1 video · 2021–2026 council
34th 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 (15)
- ◯Quorum count (1)
- ‖Adjourned or paused (3)
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Summary
Council approved Dr Floyd Brink as permanent City Manager after the item was moved up the agenda; the Speaker ruled the yeses had it with no objection and recorded the DA's abstention. 00:27:46 01:43:08 The FF+ also said it would abstain, while the ANC, EFF, IFP, PA, UIM, UDM and ACDP backed Dr Brink, with the IFP and ANC citing his top panel score of 114. 01:06:40 01:21:23 01:37:07 01:43:08
Council accepted a €27.5 million Invest International grant and R1.6 billion in Budget Facility for Infrastructure funding for the Alternative Waste Treatment Technology project, and agreed the outcome of its 60-day public notice, despite DA objections. 01:46:58 02:09:53 The Debt Relief Programme Phase 4 was approved with DA recommendations 9 and 10 on quarterly reporting and an annual review, which MMC Masuku accepted, after the FF+ had asked for its withdrawal. 03:28:54 03:39:57 03:54:23
Council noted the July and August 2025 financial reports, and MMC Masuku promised to intensify debt collection, correct misstatements in the Section 71 report and improve capital expenditure. 02:28:25 03:17:45 Council also approved an electric bus demonstration for Metrobus and Rea Vaya, with the DA abstaining, and MPAC's motivation to certify irregular and unauthorised expenditure as irrecoverable, with no objection recorded. 05:35:51 06:24:29
Citing a whips' agreement, the Speaker ruled two reservoir oversight reports would not be debated and refused a DA caucus request; Cllr Zitha withdrew the word "witches", used about the DA and FF+. 03:44:05 05:41:52 05:50:16
The Executive Mayor was absent, so he made no statement, and the opening quorum count took several attempts before 161 councillors were counted in the chamber, with 185 signed in. 00:00:20 00:20:09
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This week in council: Council approves Dr Floyd Brink as City Manager; DA abstention recorded
In brief
- 15 decisions: 13 approved, 2 noted or other.
- 10 promises on record, including: The city is finalising agreements with banks to speed up revenue collection.
- 1 quorum count.
- 38 apologies read out. MMC or Mayor not present for their business: 1; Not present when called: 2; Warned or stopped by the chair: 7; Sound or equipment problem: 4.
Chapters
39What was discussed, in order. Click a time to watch.
- 00:00:20
Opening, notice of meeting and quorum count
The meeting opened with a moment of silence for those killed on the N3 and in Westbury. The 34th Ordinary Council Meeting was formally notified and protocol greetings were read. The Speaker asked whips to seat members for a body count that took several attempts, and 161 were counted in the chamber with 185 signed in, so quorum was confirmed.
Report an error - 00:14:26
Applications for leave of absence
Parties and caucuses tabled apologies, late arrivals and early departures. MMC Nkokou and MMC Sekwaila were among those apologised for, and several councillors asked to leave early if the meeting ran late. Council noted the apologies.
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Report an error - 00:20:09
Official notices
The Executive Mayor was absent, so no statement by the Executive Mayor was made. Councillors and officials with birthdays in the period were congratulated.
Report an error - 00:21:20
Confirmation of minutes
Minutes of the 9th Special Council Meeting of 29 September 2025 and the 33rd Ordinary Meeting of 29 and 30 September 2025 were put to council. The EFF and DA accepted them as a true record. The ANC's Cllr Mazibuko proposed three corrections, to a spelling on page 17, the Eskom wording on page 47 and the word 'plants' on page 50, and the minutes were confirmed as amended.
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Report an error - 00:24:20
Questions for oral and written reply and Executive Mayor's question time
There were no questions for oral reply. MMC Zungu and the Chair of Chairs said the written replies had been uploaded to the system or drive. The DA noted that it would have asked the Executive Mayor questions but he was absent.
Report an error - 00:27:46
Tabling of reports and elevation of item 11
The Leader of Executive Business and the Chair of Chairs were asked to table the executive and legislature reports, and there was confusion over the order of tabling. A DA councillor complained about a breach of the rules, and the Leader of Government Business asked that item 11, the City Manager appointment, be elevated. The Speaker agreed.
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Report an error - 00:30:44
Item 11 introduced and caucus break granted
Item 11, the recruitment and appointment process for the City Manager, was introduced. Cllr Schrader of the DA, who had changed name from Rahn, asked for a 30-minute caucus. The ANC and EFF said they were covered, and the Speaker granted 30 minutes with a return at 11:00.
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Report an error - 01:04:29
Reconvening after caucus
The Speaker called the chamber back after the caucus, noting that councillors who had asked for the break were absent. Cllr Schrader reported that the DA caucus had concluded its business. The Speaker confirmed the EFF and ANC members were covered and returned to the elevated item.
Report an error - 01:06:40
Item 11 debate: smaller parties on the City Manager appointment
UIM, GOOD, ATM, UDM and the ACDP spoke on appointing a permanent City Manager. The UIM, UDM and ACDP supported Dr Floyd Brink. GOOD stressed accountability and the ATM welcomed the appointment. Cllr Gwamanda gave one minute of his speaking time each to Cllrs Magwentshu and Zigebe.
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Also discussed: Debate: FF+, UDM on acting City Manager (17 January 2025) · Debate: ATM and ActionSA (17 January 2025)
Report an error - 01:21:23
Item 11 debate: FF+, IFP, EFF, Al Jama-ah and PA
The FF+ said the process was followed correctly but that it would abstain, citing Dr Brink's record and politically skewed scores. The IFP, EFF and PA supported the appointment, and Cllr Gwamanda congratulated the incoming City Manager. The IFP cited his top score of 114 and his qualifications.
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Also discussed: Debate: FF+, UDM on acting City Manager (17 January 2025) · Item 60: FF+ and DA on the City Manager recruitment (27 February 2025)
Report an error - 01:37:07
Item 11: ANC support and MMC response
The ANC supported Dr Brink, citing his panel score of 114 from 108 applications and his qualifications and experience. MMC Zungu thanked councillors, said no party owns Brink, and asked council to note the report.
Report an error - 01:43:08
Item 11 vote and DA abstention
The Speaker put the item to council and it was agreed with no objection. The DA asked that its abstention be noted, and Cllr De Lange asked whether there would be a vote. The Speaker ruled that the yeses had it and recorded the DA's abstention.
Report an error - 01:45:40
Point of safety on broken window
Cllr Rohlssen raised safety concerns about a broken window above the gallery seating and asked for the area to be cordoned off. The Speaker said adjustments to seating had already been made.
Report an error - 01:46:58
Item 1: Grant funding for Alternative Waste Treatment Technology project
Council considered acceptance of a €27.5 million Invest International grant and R1.6 billion from the National Treasury's Budget Facility for Infrastructure. ActionSA, the FF+, GOOD, the ACDP, the EFF and the ANC welcomed it, with calls for oversight and local jobs. The DA wanted it sent back to the Section 79 committee. MMC Masuku replied that grants are ring-fenced and that acceptance of a grant does not need Section 79 approval.
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Report an error - 02:09:53
Item 2: Outcome of 60-day public notice on the AWTT project
Council was notified of the outcome of the 60-day public notice, which drew 24 written submissions. GOOD, ActionSA, the ACDP, the EFF and the ANC spoke in support or noted the report. The DA said 24 comments was not meaningful engagement and that the report had not served at Section 79. MMC Masuku said the report informs council of the outcome and that oversight sits with Section 79.
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Report an error - 02:28:25
Item 3: MFMA in-year financial report to 31 July 2025
Parties debated the July 2025 report, which showed a 93.2% collection rate, a surplus and 1% capital spending. ActionSA, the ACDP, the FF+, the DA and the EFF raised concerns about the R68 billion debtors' book, overdrawn entity accounts, low capex and errors in the report. The ANC welcomed the improvement. MMC Masuku said the figures are verified by National Treasury, promised follow-up and asked council to note the report.
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Also discussed: Item 51: MFMA In-Year Financial Report to 31 January 2025 (27 March 2025) · Item 51: MFMA in-year report to 31 January 2025 (27 March 2025) · Items 5 and 6: MFMA in-year financial reports for August and September 2024 (30 January 2025)
Report an error - 02:56:33
Item 4: MFMA in-year financial report to 31 August 2025 (begins)
Item 4 began with ActionSA noting the August report and criticising revenue shortfalls, conditional grant spending and entity overdrafts. The FF+ began speaking on City Power's losses against budget, and this part of the record ends mid-speech.
Also discussed: Items 18 and 19: In-year financial reports (June and July 2026), first speakers (30 September 2026) · Item 50: MFMA In-Year Financial Report to 31 December 2024 (27 March 2025) · Items 48 and 49: MFMA in-year financial reports (February and March 2025) (31 July 2025)
Report an error - 03:03:24
Item 4: Section 71 August report, debate
Debate on the Section 71 in-year report for August 2025 continued. Cllr Boer ended his speech on City Power losses. Cllr Magwentshu passed his time to Cllr Zigebe, who proposed rolling procurement frameworks and a grant acceleration task team. Cllrs Harris, Santana, Zitha and Radebe also spoke, covering overdrafts at City Power and other entities, the R68.4 billion debtors book, low capital spending and the page 4.3 wording error. The Speaker also asked councillors in the chamber to stop taking pictures.
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Report an error - 03:17:45
Item 4: MMC Finance replies and report noted
MMC Masuku responded to the debate. He covered illegal connections, the City Power turnaround strategy, entity overdrafts, Eskom bulk pricing, the wording error on page 4.3 and the rating agency view. He asked council to note the report, and the Speaker put it as noted for information.
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Report an error - 03:24:00
Item 5: Debt Relief Programme Phase 4, ActionSA position
The Debt Relief Programme Phase 4 item was introduced. Cllr Nkonyeni said ActionSA supports it but wants a grace period for residents who lose income, fixes to billing, no disconnections on accounts with open queries, and stricter enforcement where theft is rife. The transcript also holds some unattributed audio about Johannesburg Water and a media report of a R4 billion loss, which appears to belong to the earlier item.
Report an error - 03:28:54
Item 5: FF+ asks for item to be withdrawn
Cllr Boer said the Phase 4 plan addresses the shortcomings of earlier phases. He said it had not served at the Section 79 committees or MPAC as the implementation plan required. He asked that the item be withdrawn and brought back at the end-of-November council meeting.
Report an error - 03:31:28
Item 5: PA calls for full debt write-off
Cllr Ponsonby said the PA supports the item but recalled a 2023 council motion for complete debt write-off. He urged the MMC to give the unemployed and indigent a full write-off and said the motion has not been carried out.
Also discussed: Item 16 (agenda): Write-off of irrecoverable property rates and service charge debts (30 January 2025)
Report an error - 03:33:17
Item 5: ATM and ACDP contributions
Cllr Magwentshu, using time donated by Cllr Zigebe, welcomed Phase 4 and proposed simpler applications, wider eligibility and more transparency. Cllr Harris questioned whether the offer is realistic, citing unknown disputed and prescribed debt and an ineffective customer management system. He asked the finance department to be less prescriptive and aggressive.
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Report an error - 03:39:57
Item 5: DA proposes added recommendations
Cllr Santana, a co-author of the programme, welcomed Phase 4 but regretted that Finance and MPAC were not consulted. He raised the 30-day account flagging limit, an unfunded mobile app and annual-only reporting. If the item was not withdrawn, he proposed recommendations 9 and 10 on quarterly reporting to the Section 79 Group Finance Committee, Mayoral Committee and Council, and an annual policy review.
Report an error - 03:44:05
Item 5: EFF speech and withdrawal of 'witches' remark
Cllr Zitha began the EFF speech with a remark in Xitsonga about the DA and Freedom Front Plus. Cllr Maila raised a point of order asking for a withdrawal, saying the remark called them witches. The Speaker asked Cllr Zitha to withdraw it and she did so unconditionally. She then supported the programme, raised concern about the R11.7 billion write-off against R6 billion expected recoveries, and proposed an independent audit and public disclosure of beneficiaries.
Report an error - 03:50:13
Item 5: ANC support
Cllr Nofemela supported approval of the programme, citing the Systems Act and the Constitution on credit control. She asked for more outreach, especially for the elderly and people with disabilities, and urged residents to pay consistently.
Report an error - 03:54:23
Item 5: MMC Finance reply and approval with added recommendations
MMC Masuku thanked councillors and said the executive could not delay progress. He accepted the DA recommendations for quarterly Section 79 reporting and a yearly review. Cllr Santana read recommendations 9 and 10 into the record, and the Speaker put the recommendations on page 5.16 plus the additions as agreed.
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Report an error - 04:02:08
Lunch break and delayed resumption
The Speaker adjourned for lunch with a return time of 3:00 and a hard stop of 3:45. After the break the recording shows the chamber slow to refill, and the Speaker said the bell had been rung three times. An IFP councillor asked about a document from a Friday meeting, and the Speaker said it would be sent to all councillors.
Report an error - 05:10:33
Item 6: Terms of reference, Gender, Youth and People with Disabilities Committee
With no speakers listed, the committee chair, Cllr Zigebe, tabled the terms of reference. He described four pillars: oversight, mainstreaming, partnership and accountability. He said no MMC had yet appeared before the committee. The recommendations on page 5.6 were agreed.
Report an error - 05:16:07
Item 7: Electric bus trial for Metrobus and Rea Vaya, debate
Council debated approval of a no-cost electric bus demonstration with C40 Cities for Metrobus and Rea Vaya. ActionSA, ATM, UDM, EFF and ANC speakers supported it, with ActionSA flagging risks on grid, depots and maintenance. Cllr Rohlssen of the ACDP raised the cost of buying electric buses later.
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Report an error - 05:35:51
Item 7: MMC Transport reply and agreement
MMC Kunene responded on grid instability, route suitability and lifetime costs of electric versus diesel buses, citing work with the University of Johannesburg. He asked council to approve the report. The item was put as agreed, and the DA noted it would abstain.
Report an error - 05:41:52
Items 8 and 9: Oversight reports tabled and speaking dispute
Item 8 covers the site visit to Johannesburg Water's Hursthill reservoirs and item 9 the visit to the Brixton Reservoir and Tower. Cllr Ngoepe tabled item 8, and Cllr Bittkau asked to speak on both. ActionSA objected, citing an agreement that oversight reports are not debated. The Speaker asked the Chief Whip, who confirmed that agreement. The Speaker ruled that no one would speak, and Cllr Christians objected.
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Report an error - 05:50:16
Items 8 and 9: Approval and refused caucus request
The Speaker read the recommendations on pages 8.9 and 9.10 and the items were declared agreed. Cllr Christians said he had asked for a two-minute caucus before the vote. The Speaker said the item was closed, and MMC Kunene raised a point of order accusing Cllr Christians of wasting time.
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Report an error - 05:53:57
Item 10: Changes to Section 79 committee membership
A councillor read out ANC changes: Cllr Mashinini as alternate and Cllr Mzolo as full member on Corporate and Shared Services, and Cllr Mzolo replaced on MPAC by Cllr Sindani as alternate. The EFF had no changes. The Chief Whip said the changes were for noting, and the recommendations on page 10.2 were agreed.
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Also discussed: Item 73: changes in membership of Section 79 committees (3 December 2025) · Item 59: changes in membership of Section 79 committees (13 March 2025) · Item 65: changes in membership of Section 79 committees (29 September 2025)
Report an error - 05:57:47
Item 12: UIFW expenditure, MPAC motivation tabled
MPAC chair Cllr Raseruthe tabled the motivation for council to certify irregular and unauthorized expenditure as irrecoverable and regularize it for October 2025. He cited section 32 of the MFMA and said the committee agreed on 28 October 2025. The expenditure spans 2013/14 to 2024/25, and some matters will be referred to the Disciplinary Board.
Report an error - 06:00:47
Item 12: ActionSA and DA on unauthorized expenditure
Cllr Modukanene said ActionSA would support the MPAC recommendations as closure of legacy matters but criticised recurring overspending and expects a City Manager report within 30 days. Cllr Suddaby said the DA would approve with reservations. She blamed overspend and adjustment budgets for the R2.2 billion of unauthorized expenditure, including R1.3 billion in Group Finance, and criticised officials' conduct towards the committee.
Also discussed: Item 1 debate: DA (3 July 2025) · Items 18 and 19: MPAC motivations on irrecoverable UIFW expenditure (28 August 2025) · Item 61: Cllr Xulu (ActionSA) (24 June 2026)
Report an error - 06:12:34
Item 12: ANC speech, camera glitch and point of order
Cllr Mmbengwa began with a technical problem with his camera feed and moved to the podium. He urged residents to attend the Mayor's High Court appearance the next morning and spoke about the Madlanga Commission and the former GFIS head. He said the ANC would apply financial consequences regardless of colour. Cllr Echeozonjoku raised a point of order that he had omitted several mayors from the period.
Report an error - 06:24:29
Item 12: Chair's closing and recommendations
Cllr Raseruthe thanked committee members and asked council to approve the recommendations. The Speaker referred to the recommendations on page 12.3 and asked whether the item was agreed. The transcript does not capture a response before the meeting moved on.
Report an error - 06:25:04
Motions, announcements and adjournment
There were no motions. Under announcements, the Speaker said councillors would receive notice of the next sitting and that their upper limits would be paid this week or next. She then adjourned the meeting.
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Promises
10Commitments 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, 10 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 Finance
The city is finalising agreements with banks to speed up revenue collection.
Latest: Said in progress at a later sitting, 28 May 2026 (AI judgment)
Evidence: quote · 1 later sitting
“we're finalizing agreements with the banks in ensuring that we move faster.”
- In progressItem 4: Cllr Shai (ActionSA) · 28 May 2026 · and 1 more moment that day
No dateLoyiso Masuku · MMC for Finance
Latest: Said in progress at a later sitting, 26 August 2026 (AI judgment)
Evidence: quote · 2 later sittings
“we're going to be aggressive. We're going to enter, we're going to do our work”
- In progressExecutive response and noting of items 79-81 · 25 June 2026
- In progressItems 1 and 2: ACDP and FF+ on the April and May MFMA reports · 26 August 2026
No dateLoyiso Masuku · MMC for Finance
Look into and correct any misstatements in the Section 71 report.
Not raised again in 13 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“We're happy to correct where there's a misstatement”
No dateLoyiso Masuku · MMC for Finance
Provide Cllr Boer with a written response clarifying his earlier debt impairment query.
Not raised again in 13 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“I'm happy to submit that in writing”
No dateLoyiso Masuku · MMC for Finance
Improve capital expenditure in the coming quarters.
Latest: Called late or dropped at a later sitting, 30 September 2026 (AI judgment)
Evidence: quote · 5 later sittings
“we will do better and improve in terms of our CapEx um expenditure.”
- Late or droppedItem 66: EFF position · 24 June 2026
- Late or droppedACDP on Section 71 reports · 25 June 2026 · and 2 more moments that day
- Late or droppedFF+ on Economic Development cluster · 22 July 2026
- Late or droppedItems 1 and 2: ACDP and FF+ on the April and May MFMA reports · 26 August 2026 · and 3 more moments that day
- Late or droppedItems 18 and 19: DA, ANC and executive responses · 30 September 2026
No dateLoyiso Masuku · MMC for Finance (by surname)
Not raised again in 13 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“we will provide feedback”
No dateLoyiso Masuku · MMC for Finance (by surname)
Send Debt Relief Programme reports to Section 79 on a quarterly basis and hold a yearly review.
03:59:29· by quarterly; yearly review· Report an error
Latest: Raised again at a later sitting, 28 May 2026 (AI judgment)
Evidence: quote · 1 later sitting
“we accept the request from both the Chairperson as well as the DA caucus”
- Raised againPA's Cllr Simonse on implementation and the debt write-off · 28 May 2026
No dateMargeret Sheron Arnolds · AIC
Send the document discussed at the councillor imbizo to all councillors.
Not raised again in 13 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“We'll send it to to all of you.”
No dateYongama Ludwe Zigebe · UDM
Not raised again in 13 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“We'll table an attendance schedule for MMCs' appearance”
No dateMargeret Sheron Arnolds · AIC
Councillors' upper limits will be paid, pending a report.
06:25:19· by this week or next week· Report an error
Not raised again in 13 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“Your upper limits will be paid during this week or next week.”
Decisions
15What council approved, rejected or put off.
- 00:19:57
Applications for leave of absenceapproved
Council noted the apologies, late arrivals and early departures tabled by parties.
- 00:24:00
Confirmation of minutes of 9th Special Council Meeting (29 Sept 2025) and 33rd Ordinary Meeting (29-30 Sept 2025)approved
Minutes were confirmed with three corrections raised by Cllr Mazibuko (pages 17, 47 and 50).
- 00:30:10
Request to elevate item 11 (City Manager recruitment and appointment)approved
The Speaker granted the Leader of Government Business's request to move item 11 to the front of the agenda.
- 00:33:47
DA request for caucus breakapproved
A 30-minute caucus was granted, with councillors due back at 11:00.
- 01:44:47
Item 11: Recruitment and appointment of City Manager (Dr Floyd Brink)approved
The Speaker ruled that the yeses had it with no objection, and the DA's abstention was recorded; the FF+ had also said it would abstain.
- 02:09:37
Item 1: Acceptance of €27.5m Invest International grant and R1.6bn BFI funding for AWTT projectapproved
The item was agreed to on the Speaker's call; the DA had asked for it to be referred back to Section 79 and said it would note the report.
- 02:28:03
Item 2: Outcome of 60-day public notice for AWTT project under PPPapproved
The item was agreed to on the Speaker's call, allowing the project to proceed to PPP procurement.
- 02:56:20
Item 3: MFMA In-Year Financial Report for period ended 31 July 2025noted
The Speaker described the report as being for information and it moved on as noted.
- 03:23:39
Item 4: Section 71 report for August 2025noted
The Speaker put the report for information as noted, with no objection recorded.
- 04:01:49
Item 5: CoJ Debt Relief Programme Phase 4approved
Council agreed the recommendations on page 5.16 plus new recommendations 9 and 10 requiring quarterly reports and an annual policy review via Section 79 Group Finance, Mayoral Committee and Council.
- 05:15:57
Item 6: Terms of reference for Section 79 Gender, Youth and People with Disabilities Committeeapproved
The recommendations on page 5.6 were agreed.
- 05:41:11
Item 7: Electric bus operational demonstration programme for Metrobus and Rea Vayaapproved
The recommendations on page 7.5 were put as agreed, and the DA stated it would abstain.
- 05:51:14
Items 8 and 9: Oversight reports on Hursthill and Brixton reservoir site visitsapproved
The recommendations on pages 8.9 and 9.10 were agreed without debate; the Speaker closed the items and refused a DA caucus request.
- 05:57:33
Item 10: Changes in membership of Section 79 committeesapproved
The recommendations on page 10.2 were agreed.
- 06:24:48
Item 12: MPAC motivation to certify UIFW expenditure as irrecoverable and regularize it for October 2025approved (no objection recorded)
The recommendations on page 12.3 were put as agreed; the transcript shows no recorded objection before the Speaker moved on.
Attendance and conduct
52Who was away and why, as said in the chamber.
Apologies read out 38
- Ill health (6)
- Tebogo Nkokou, Mavhona, Phindile Simelane, Nkomo*, Ntlemeza, Nkosi
- Official duty (1)
- Jack Sekwaila
- Arriving late (16)
- Karolia, Hoon, Deppe, Coogan, Chauke, Dada Morero, Mabuke, Maake, Ennie Makhafola, Molefe*, Ntoele, Ngwenya*, Telekoa, Nyembe*, Mlungisi Mabaso, Khomongoe
- Party business (1)
- Mkhonto
- Other reason (1)
- Mkhize
* Name as heard; not matched to exactly one councillor.
MMC or Mayor not present for their business 1
- 00:20:26
Dada Morero: Executive Mayor absent so no statement under official notices.
Not present when called 2
Warned or stopped by the chair 7
- 00:07:20
Chair told councillors to be seated for the count.
- 00:28:59
Mgcina: Chair told the MMC to stop prompting the chair of chairs.
- 01:12:47
Magwentshu: Chair told him to sit so Cllr Gwamanda could speak.
- 01:16:43
Chair asked the house to settle during a speech.
- 01:35:45
Chair told an ActionSA councillor to stop heckling.
- 03:46:30
Zitha: Chair ordered Cllr Zitha to sit during a point of order, then asked her to withdraw the word "witches"; she withdrew unconditionally.
- 05:52:50
Christians: Chair cut off Cllr Christians as he tried to raise the item again after it was closed.
Sound or equipment problem 4
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