Wednesday, 3 December 2025 · 4 h 32 min · 1 video · 2021–2026 council
45th Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting, Day 2
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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 (17)
- ◯Quorum count (3)
- ‖Adjourned or paused (4)
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Summary
On the second day of its 45th Extra-Ordinary meeting, Council agreed by voice to a long list of executive and oversight reports, with no vote counts announced. 00:57:15 01:09:42 01:29:17 01:30:26 02:10:45 02:55:32 03:32:06 04:02:09 04:08:53 04:26:53 04:29:39 These included the Township Economies By-law and Waste Management By-law public participation reports, the 2025 Joburg City Safety Strategy, and the MPAC report on irregular, unauthorised and fruitless expenditure. 01:09:42 01:29:17 01:30:26 02:10:45
Business began only after a quorum count needed two further 10-minute counting periods, until the 145 in the chamber matched the 145 on the register. 00:00:00 After the whips consulted, items 59 to 64 and items 74 and 75 were deferred to the next council, and items 34, 76, 54, 57 and 58 were taken first. 00:27:23 00:39:07 00:49:29
Cllr Belinda Echeozonjoku raised a point of order accusing MMC Kunene of personal attacks, and the Speaker later threatened to remove Cllr Maila for repeated shouting across the floor. 00:57:15 03:51:21 GOOD's Cllr Cook drew points of order with remarks on councillors imported from Cape Town and on 'all lives matter'. 02:34:58 03:43:01
The Executive Mayor was greeted as absent, and stand-ins replied for the absent MMC for Public Safety, Cllr Tshwaku, and the MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services. 02:55:32 03:32:06
Declining a roll call after a quorum query, the Speaker announced a count of 181, promised regular comfort breaks, and later announced a recess from 11 December to 13 January 2026. 03:00:16 04:30:34
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This week in council: R750 million IFC loan carried on recount; motion to rescind R200 surcharge rejected
In brief
- 17 decisions: 12 approved, 4 noted or other, 1 deferred or withdrawn.
- 7 promises on record, including: The Speaker will raise councillors walking in and out of the chamber and dress at Council with the Rules committee, then discuss it.
- 3 quorum counts.
- 76 apologies read out. Warned or stopped by the chair: 17; Sound or equipment problem: 9; Not present when called: 6; MMC or Mayor not present for their business: 4.
Chapters
38What was discussed, in order. Click a time to watch.
- 00:00:00
Quorum check and counting of councillors
The Speaker asked councillors to stay seated while attendance was counted against the register. Two further 10-minute counting periods were allowed because members kept moving in and out. At 00:10:20 the count of 145 in the chamber matched the 145 on the register, so the meeting could proceed. Cllr De Lange asked for the Section 79 spaza shop by-law (item 76) to be moved up.
Report an error - 00:10:34
Applications for leave of absence
The Speaker read out apologies, followed by apologies from the floor from several parties and the ANC Chief Whip. Many ANC members were reported ill, and others asked to be released early or to arrive late. Cllr Schrader asked whether the ill members would be seen on TV later. The apologies were noted when the Speaker moved on.
ArnoldsAICChaukeANCMagwentshuATMSchrader
Report an error - 00:21:25
Tabling of recommendations and request to elevate items
MMC Mabaso tabled the executive reports and the Chief Whip moved their consideration. Cllr De Lange asked that item 76, the by-law from the Section 79 committee, be elevated because quorum was thin. Items 74, 75 and 76 were first named for elevation. ActionSA's Cllr Munyayi asked for item 54 as well, and Cllr Sifumba disagreed on whether it was a by-law or an oversight report.
MabasoIFPChaukeANCDe LangeFF+SifumbaDAMunyayiActionSAArnoldsAIC
Report an error - 00:27:23
Adjournment for whippery consultation
The Chief Whip asked for five minutes to consult the whips on the agenda. The Speaker granted it, but the break ran to roughly 10 minutes and she had to call members back to their seats.
Report an error - 00:39:07
Confusion over which items to elevate
The Chief Whip reported that items 74 and 75 would be deferred and listed other items to be taken first. The acting leader on the opposition side objected that the list mixed executive items with legislature reports. The Speaker and Chief Whip were sent to agree the list. Cllr Rahn proposed a further five-minute break, which was taken.
ChaukeANCRahnDAArnoldsAIC1 unidentified
Report an error - 00:49:29
Agreed order of business announced
The Chief Whip reported that items 59 to 64 and items 74 and 75 would be deferred to the next council. The Speaker repeated that items 34, 76, 54, 57 and 58 would be taken first, then the normal agenda. The Secretary to Council then read item 34.
Report an error - 00:51:40
Item 34: Concurrent public participation process (Rea Vaya / Dobsonville depots)
Item 34 authorises concurrent management of the public participation process under MFMA s33 and the asset transfer regulations. ActionSA noted the report, saying communities were tired of public participation that did not solve their problems. The EFF supported it, citing jobs and SMMEs and a long-term right of use of the Dobsonville depots for the bus operating company. The ANC noted the report.
NtlemezaActionSAKomaneEFFMagwazaANC
Report an error - 00:57:15
Item 34: MMC Kunene's response and points of order
MMC Kunene began by responding to Cllr Crichton's remarks of the previous day, which prompted a point of order from Cllr Belinda Echeozonjoku. The Speaker told him not to be personal and to speak to the item. Kunene described his record on BRT stations, Piotrans and the automated fare collection, said the tender was now in public participation, and asked council to note the item. The item was agreed.
KunenePAEcheozonjokuDADa RochaDAArnoldsAIC
Report an error - 01:09:42
Item 76: Township Economies By-law public participation report
The member in charge tabled the Section 79 Economic Development oversight report on public participation (19 August to 30 September 2025). Speakers from FF+, UDM, ActionSA, EFF and ANC supported or noted the report. They raised implementation, JMPD enforcement and bribery concerns, low attendance at public hearings, and the proposed Section 24A on supplying food to unlicensed spaza shops. MMC Makhafola noted the contributions and the member in charge thanked the committee and asked for a dedicated JMPD unit. The item was agreed.
MhlongoAICDe LangeFF+ZigebeUDMMoatsheActionSAMuleluANCMakhafolaEFF1 unidentified
Report an error - 01:29:17
Item 54: Oversight report on Waste Management By-law public participation
The Secretary to Council read item 54, the oversight report on public participation on the draft Waste Management By-laws (21 August to 23 September 2025). The member in charge tabled it and there were no other speakers. The Speaker moved on after calling for agreement.
Report an error - 01:30:26
Item 57: 2025 Joburg City Safety Strategy and Implementation Plan
ActionSA gave conditional approval, saying the strategy was sound but unfunded and that only 30 to 40% of it was achievable, and listed corrective steps. The DA criticised the lack of funding and political will and said the strategy was not fully funded. The ACDP and ANC noted the report and the EFF approved it. MMC Tshwaku said more money was needed for Public Safety and that crime was declining. The item was agreed.
RohlssenACDPDurandActionSAMailaDANenembaEFFMmotaANCTshwakuEFF
Report an error - 01:48:54
Item 58: Recovery and write-off of irregular, unauthorised and fruitless expenditure (November 2025)
The member in charge, Chair Raseruthe, tabled the Municipal Public Accounts Committee motivation under MFMA s32. The DA criticised overspending in Public Safety, waste in risk assurance and irregular spending in Group Corporate and Shared Services, and said the report's recoveries and referrals were needed. ActionSA's Cllr Nkonyeni was then called, and a speaker began thanking the city for the G20. The transcript for this part ends mid-debate.
RaserutheEFFNkonyeniActionSAShaweDA1 unidentified
Report an error - 02:06:18
Disorder and speaking-time rulings during ActionSA contribution
A speech in isiZulu was interrupted by noise, and the Speaker said she could not interpret it because interpretation was not yet working. She told Cllr Nkonyeni to stick to his speech and said he had used one and a half minutes, leaving three and a half. Cllr Christians objected under rule 72A that she had contradicted herself over an earlier ruling on MMC Kunene, and she allowed him to speak seated.
ArnoldsAICNkonyeniActionSAChristiansDA
Report an error - 02:10:45
ActionSA on UIFW controls; MPAC report agreed
ActionSA urged Council to demand quarterly UIFW reporting from the accounting officer, stricter contract management, real-time budget monitoring, tracked SAPS referrals and actual recovery of recoverable amounts. It commended MPAC's work but criticised repeated financial mismanagement. The member in charge thanked the committee and asked Council to approve the recommendations on pages 58.3 to 58.4, and the item was agreed.
NkonyeniActionSARaserutheEFFArnoldsAIC
Report an error - 02:13:45
Item 35: Section 79 Petition Standing Committee fourth-quarter report
Chair Mabuke tabled the fourth-quarter oversight report of the Petition Standing Committee for April to June 2025. ActionSA, the EFF, the ANC and an acting LOEB said they note the report. The DA's Cllr Mphefo called it the most ignored committee and criticised the support unit's administration, while the Chair rejected this and defended the committee. Council noted the report.
MabukeANCMphefoDARadebeEFFNyembeANCArnoldsAIC2 unidentified
Report an error - 02:22:15
Items 36-45 tabled: EISD, City Power, Johannesburg Water and Pikitup performance reports
The secretary read items 36 to 45 together. They cover performance assessment reports for EISD, City Power, Johannesburg Water and Pikitup for April to June 2025 and July to September 2025, plus the Section 79 committee oversight reports. The acting member in charge tabled all ten items.
Report an error - 02:25:07
Debate on City Power finances: FF+, PA and ANC
Cllr Boer of the FF+ said City Power lost R2 billion in a quarter, had falling meter-reading rates and 42% losses, and suggested asking Eskom to take City Power back. The PA's Cllr Pitso and the ANC's Cllr Makamo said they note the items.
Also discussed: FF Plus and ACDP on City Power, Joburg Water and water supply (26 March 2025)
Report an error - 02:29:48
Koekemoer on speaking time for combined items; cupcake dispute
DA Cllr Koekemoer said ten items could not be given justice in two minutes and appealed for more speaking time for EISD items. The Speaker warned her about responding directly to councillors and stopped the clock during interjections. Her remark about a precedent and cupcakes caused an uproar, and the Speaker ruled she was in order and explained her view of the term.
Report an error - 02:34:58
Cook's remarks on imported councillors and point of order
GOOD's Cllr Cook greeted councillors and referred to councillors imported from Cape Town, which provoked shouting. The Speaker stopped his time and an unidentified councillor raised a point of order demanding he name the foreigners he meant. A councillor then said they did not need to sing for their supper and noted the report, as did ATM's Cllr Magwentshu.
CookGOODMagwentshuATM1 unidentified
Report an error - 02:37:20
Debate on items 36-45: DA, UDM, ActionSA and EFF
The DA's Cllr Steenkamp criticised City Power's R20 billion overdraft and unremitted R4.4 billion. UDM Chair Zigebe listed KPI progress at City Power and Johannesburg Water alongside the financial strain. ActionSA's Cllr Modukanene attacked the R200 prepaid surcharge, the DA's Cllrs Bittkau and Sekhu raised Johannesburg Water's failures and Pikitup's unpaid suppliers, and the EFF's Cllr Mkasi proposed five recommendations on infrastructure and procurement.
SteenkampDAZigebeUDMModukaneneActionSABittkauDASekhuDAMkasiEFF
Also discussed: Items 8-12 debate: GOOD, DA, FF+, ActionSA (30 July 2025) · Items 8-12: ActionSA on entity performance reports (30 July 2025) · Item 1: Cllr Meyers (DA) on water and electricity (28 May 2026)
Report an error - 02:55:32
ANC and Executive response; items 36-45 agreed
ANC Cllr Zondo noted items 41 to 45 and said the committee had invited the MMC of Finance to a bilateral meeting. Acting EISD MMC Mgcina said the concerns would be raised with the responsible MMC and then explained the cupcake remark as a reference to the President. The acting member in charge thanked Council and the Speaker read out the recommendation pages.
Report an error - 03:00:16
Quorum query, movement in the chamber and comfort breaks
Cllr Schrader asked for a roll call to confirm quorum, and the Speaker declined and said members would be counted while seated. Councillors argued about walking in and out, bells to call members in, and ActionSA being singled out for indiscipline. The Speaker said she would ask Rules about movement and dress, and agreed to build regular comfort breaks into the programme. The count was given as 181.
SchraderNkonyeniActionSAZwaneActionSAArnoldsAIC1 unidentified
Report an error - 03:06:51
Items 46-49 tabled: Public Safety; FF+ and DA critiques
The secretary read items 46 to 49, the Public Safety performance and oversight reports. Chair Makhuba tabled them. The FF+'s Cllr Pelzer praised the bylaw-enforcement target being met but criticised fraud cases and overspending of R238 million and R273 million. The DA's Cllr Maila said police visibility was inadequate and cited overtime, no full-time HOD, unpaid private security and fire engine suppliers, and allegations over a recruitment process.
Report an error - 03:15:03
Public Safety debate: PA, ATM, UDM, ActionSA and DA
The PA, ATM and UDM noted the reports, with Cllr Zigebe adding remarks aimed at opponents. ActionSA's Cllr Durand cited 88% KPI achievement, overspending of 116% and 149%, and inconsistent discipline, and called for a forensic review. The DA's Cllr Da Rocha said JMPD does not enforce bylaws and that ward-based policing exists only on paper.
SteenkampPAMagwentshuATMZigebeUDMDurandActionSADa RochaDA
Also discussed: Items 23-24: Public Safety performance and oversight reports, debate (26 March 2025) · FF Plus on Public Safety KPIs (30 July 2025) · Motion 3: No confidence in Public Safety Chair Cllr Wissler (proposal and debate) (28 August 2025)
Report an error - 03:25:21
EFF and ANC on Public Safety performance
The EFF's Cllr Nenemba said the department is performing under EFF political leadership and cited enforcement operations, vehicles stopped, stolen vehicles recovered and an 86% KPI achievement. The ANC's Cllr Mmota congratulated the department on a raid on hijacked buildings in Houghton and noted the reports. Mmota also praised MMC Tshwaku.
NenembaEFFMmotaANC1 unidentified
Report an error - 03:32:06
Executive reply on Public Safety; items 46-49 agreed
An acting LOEB responded for the absent MMC Tshwaku, noting the appointment of a Chief of Police and JMPD help with informal trading in the inner city. Cllr Da Rocha made a quip about the MMC's transparency, and the Speaker said it was not a proper point of order. The member in charge asked Council to note the reports, and items 46 to 49 were agreed.
Da RochaDAMakhubaIFPArnoldsAIC1 unidentified
Report an error - 03:35:49
Items 50-52 tabled: Health and Social Development; early debate
The secretary read items 50 to 52 and Chair Amad tabled them. The ACDP noted the items and said it would monitor low capital spending. The DA's Cllr Fourie-Shawe said the Health Department was being starved of funds, citing a R90 million removal through rebasing. ATM and the PA noted the reports.
AmadAl Jama-ahMkhonzaACDPFourie-ShaweDAMagwentshuATMWilskutPA
Report an error - 03:43:01
Cook on 'all lives matter' and point of order
GOOD's Cllr Cook asked the house to be sensitive to responses of 'all lives matter' to 'coloured lives matter', citing apartheid's legacy. Cllr Belinda raised a point of order and Cllr Sherman said Cook was out of order and that all lives matter. The Speaker had mics switched off, and Cook noted the report without using his remaining time.
CookGOODEcheozonjokuDAShermanDA
Report an error - 03:46:39
ANC and UDM on Health budget
The ANC's Cllr Hlatshwayo said the Health Department achieved 75.6% and had operated without an operational budget for two years, and urged restoration of its budget. UDM Chair Zigebe said the department is doing well under pressure, asked for more resources in the adjustment budget, and took a swipe at the DA's mayoral candidate.
HlatshwayoANCZigebeUDM
Report an error - 03:51:21
Speaker's dispute over order and removal threat
The Speaker said she had asked Cllr Maila several times to stop shouting at a colleague over her single seat before calling an EFF speaker. She threatened to remove him and warned the EFF and other members to keep quiet, denying she was biased. She then called Cllr Mposula to continue.
Report an error - 03:53:46
ActionSA, DA and EFF on Health and Social Development
ActionSA's Cllr Mposula said the Health Department is in crisis, citing a neglected clinic in Snake Park, and criticised urban inspectors as a parallel structure. The DA's Cllr Mohamed said the Social Development skills programme missed its targets and needs a needs analysis and partnerships. The EFF's Cllr Ndou said budget constraints delayed payment of service providers and that the department is doing well under EFF leadership.
MposulaActionSAMohamedDANdouEFF
Also discussed: Health Department report: DA comments (26 March 2025)
Report an error - 04:02:09
MMC Makhafola reply; items 50-52 agreed
MMC Makhafola said Social Development achieved 95% and Health 76%. He listed clinic network expansion and the 24-hour Westbury Clinic, and blamed budget rebasing and funding constraints. He corrected Cllr Mposula that urban inspectors fall under CRUM, not Health. Chair Amad asked Council to note the report and items 50 to 52 were agreed.
Report an error - 04:08:53
Items 53, 55 and 56 read in without debate
Item 53, the amended terms of reference of the Section 79 Public Safety Committee, was read in by the member in charge and agreed. Items 55 and 56, the Finance Committee's oversight visit reports on the Sandton Revenue Centre and on Johannesburg Water and City Power, were read in by the Chair of Finance and agreed.
ArnoldsAIC1 unidentified
Report an error - 04:10:44
Items 65-70 tabled: Group Finance and GICT; FF+ and DA on finances
The secretary read items 65 to 70, and Finance Committee Chair Cook tabled them. The FF+'s Cllr Boer noted the improved credit rating outlook but warned of R24.6 billion in trade payables against R2.4 billion cash. The DA's Cllr Santana said the Finance Committee sat only in November and that promised regional capacity from Johannesburg Water and City Power had not materialised.
Report an error - 04:17:41
Finance and GICT debate: ANC, ActionSA and DA
The ANC's Cllr Nofemela, speaking for several absent members, said the caucus notes the report. ActionSA's Cllr Nkonyeni cited the R65.6 billion debtors book and slow ICT delivery, and praised Dr Nasiphi Moya. The DA's Cllr Suddaby said GICT's performance fell from 71% to 33% and criticised KPIs, budgeting and mSCOA reporting, and called for consequence management.
NofemelaANCNkonyeniActionSASuddabyDA
Also discussed: ACDP, PA and DA on Group Finance and GICT (22 July 2026)
Report an error - 04:26:53
EFF note, Executive reply and items 65-70 agreed
The EFF's Cllr Zitha noted the reports for Cllr Nethamba. An Executive member standing in said inputs were noted and asked Cllr Santana to elaborate on a Region E issue after the meeting. Chair Cook thanked the committee for clearing a backlog of 39 items, and items 65 to 70 were agreed.
ZithaEFFCookGOOD1 unidentified
Report an error - 04:29:39
Item 73: changes in membership of Section 79 committees
Item 73 on changes in membership of various Section 79 committees was introduced. The EFF Chief Whip and the Chief Whip of Council said they note the changes. The Speaker confirmed the recommendation on page 73.3 and the item was agreed.
Also discussed: Item 59: changes in membership of Section 79 committees (13 March 2025) · Item 65: changes in membership of Section 79 committees (29 September 2025) · EFF committee membership changes and item 82 (27 March 2025)
Report an error - 04:30:34
Announcements, recess and close
The Speaker said entities fail to report back on petitions, that access would be granted to view the sword and mayoral chain, and that MMCs and the Mayor must take Section 79 committees seriously. She announced recess from 11 December to 13 January 2026. Cllr Schay said the same message applies to the Executive's attendance at Council, and the Speaker wished members a restful festive season.
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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 dateMargeret Sheron Arnolds · AIC
Not raised again in 11 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“And we are going to have that discussion.”
No dateMargeret Sheron Arnolds · AIC
The Speaker will build regular comfort breaks into the Council programme.
Not raised again in 11 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“Okay, we'll do that. We'll do that.”
No dateMargeret Sheron Arnolds · AIC
The Speaker will take up the chamber's cold air-conditioning with the officials responsible.
Not raised again in 11 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“We'll talk to the people that deals with the aircon.”
No dateEunice Mgcina · MMC for Development Planning
Councillors' concerns on the EISD reports will be raised with the MMC responsible for EISD.
Not raised again in 11 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“I think we will be able to raise them with the member in charge”
No dateUnidentified councillor
Not raised again in 11 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“I will make sure that he emails his speech to Dr. Tshwaku”
No dateNorman Fana Mkhonza · ACDP
The ACDP will closely monitor the Health Department's very low capital budget spending.
Not raised again in 11 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“will closely monitor that”
No dateMargeret Sheron Arnolds · AIC
Access will be granted to view the Council sword and mayoral chain.
Not raised again in 11 sitting days since; no City report.
Evidence: quote
“Access will be granted to view, as we have nothing to hide.”
Decisions
17What council approved, rejected or put off.
- 00:10:20
Quorumquorum confirmed
The count of 145 councillors in the chamber matched the 145 on the register, so the meeting could proceed.
- 00:21:09
Applications for leave of absencenoted
The Speaker noted the apologies as responded to by the house and moved on to the next item.
- 00:50:42
Order of business: items 59 to 64 and 74 and 75deferred
Items 59 to 64 and items 74 and 75 were deferred to the next council sitting, and items 34, 76, 54, 57 and 58 were elevated to be taken first.
- 01:09:37
Item 34: Authorisation to concurrently manage the public participation process (MFMA s33)approved
After debate the Speaker asked whether the item was agreed to and the house answered 'Agreed'.
- 01:29:13
Item 76: Section 79 Economic Development Oversight Report on the Township Economies By-law public participationapproved
The house agreed to the recommendations on page 76.4 after debate.
- 01:30:06
Item 54: Oversight report on public participation on the draft Waste Management By-lawsapproved
With no speakers, the Speaker asked whether the recommendations on page 54.2 were agreed and moved on without objection.
- 01:48:09
Item 57: 2025 Joburg City Safety Strategy and Implementation Planapproved
The house agreed to the recommendations on page 57.8 after debate.
- 02:13:34
MPAC report on UIFW expenditure (recommendations pages 58.3-58.4)approved
Council agreed to the recommendations after the member in charge asked for approval.
- 02:22:06
Item 35: Fourth-quarter oversight report of the Section 79 Petition Standing Committee, April-June 2025noted
The Speaker asked whether Council notes the report and the house answered yes.
- 02:59:26
Items 36-45: EISD, City Power, Johannesburg Water and Pikitup performance and oversight reportsapproved
The Speaker asked whether the items were agreed and moved on without any recorded objection.
- 03:01:42
Request for roll call to confirm quorumdeclined
The Speaker refused a formal roll call, said members would be counted seated, and proceeded with business.
- 03:35:45
Items 46-49: Public Safety performance and oversight reportsapproved
Council agreed to the items with recommendations on pages 46.19, 47.4, 48.18 and 49.4.
- 04:08:50
Items 50-52: Health and Social Development performance and oversight reportsapproved
Council agreed to the recommendations on pages 50.19, 51.5 and 52.16.
- 04:09:36
Item 53: Terms of reference for the Section 79 Public Safety Committeeapproved
Council agreed to the amended terms of reference on page 53.2.
- 04:10:40
Items 55-56: Finance Committee oversight visit reports (Sandton Revenue Centre; Johannesburg Water and City Power)approved
Council agreed to the recommendations on pages 55.7-55.8 and 56.5-56.6.
- 04:29:33
Items 65-70: Group Finance and GICT performance and oversight reportsapproved
Council agreed to the recommendations on pages 65.4, 66.2, 67.12-67.13, 68.3, 69.3 and 70.13.
- 04:30:16
Item 73: Changes in membership of various Section 79 committeesapproved
Council agreed to the recommendation on page 73.3.
Attendance and conduct
112Who was away and why, as said in the chamber.
Apologies read out 76
- Ill health (21)
- Nkokou, Brand, Deppe, Finn, C. Mohlala, T. Nkomo*, S. Mabelebele, Nkosi, Ntoele, Ngwenya*, Nhlapo, Gwamanda, S. Ngema, D. Francisco, Mavhona, Twala, Shange, Ramafikeng, Hlatshwayo*, Mngadi, Mabuza
- Private business (8)
- Ramaru, Unidentified councillor*, Dewes, G. Ngoepe, M. Louw, D. Moloisane, Huggett, Abdool
- Leaving early (13)
- Harris, Kunene, Mabaso, Mphaho, L. Ndou, Ndou*, Mabuke, Maake, Radebe*, Sindani, Mgaga, Harris, *
- Arriving late (22)
- Mazibuko*, Masera, Moloisane*, Hoon, Smit, Chuma, Zwane, Ngwetsheni, J. Mabunda, J. Aphane, Mabidilala, Telekoa, Makhuba, Zigebe, F. Ngwenya, Galeshewe, C. Kwapeng, M. Mulelu, S. Phometsi, Godfrey Lebea, Mzolo, Molefe*
- Family responsibility (5)
- Durand*, Mofokeng*, M. Mazibukwana, Raphadu, Moeti
- Official duty (1)
- Khanyile
- Other reason (1)
- C. Ngoepe
- Bereavement (1)
- Nair
* Name as heard; not matched to exactly one councillor.
Warned or stopped by the chair 17
- 00:07:15
Maila: Chair complained that members were moving about during the count.
- 00:15:56
Unnamed councillor: Chair told a councillor at the back to sit down.
- 00:38:29
Sifumba: Chair ordered the councillor to sit.
- 00:38:40
Zitha: Chair ordered the councillor to return to their seat.
- 00:49:11
Nguse: Chair ordered the councillor to sit.
- 02:05:04
Unnamed councillor: Chair warned the speaker of remaining time.
- 02:07:53
Nkonyeni: Chair told the speaker to sit and stick to the item, noting he had used one and a half minutes.
- 02:10:02
Christians: Chair told the councillor to switch off his mic.
- 02:30:34
Koekemoer: Chair told her to speak through the chair and stick to her speech.
- 02:35:50
Cook: Chair ordered Cook to sit after heckling and stopped his time.
- 02:39:43
Chair threatened to switch off microphones over noise from the floor.
- 02:49:04
Bittkau: Chair gave a speaking-time warning.
- 02:55:32
Mkasi: Chair cut off Mkasi's speech and told him to switch off his mic.
- 03:01:51
Chair told councillors not to leave or enter during the count.
- 03:35:11
Chair rebuked councillors interjecting after the Da Rocha exchange.
- 03:51:21
Maila: Chair threatened to remove Maila for repeated shouting across the floor.
- 03:52:39
Chair told EFF members to be quiet and threatened ejection.
Sound or equipment problem 9
- 01:18:16
Unnamed councillor: Chair asked the previous ActionSA speaker to switch off a microphone.
- 02:05:45
Shawe*: Chair asked the councillor to switch off the microphone.
- 02:08:23
Chair says the interpretation system is not yet working, so she cannot follow an isiZulu speech.
- 02:20:15
Chair asked the speaker to speak into the microphone.
- 03:30:07
Chair asked the speaker to adjust the microphone.
- 03:36:47
Chair asked the member in charge to speak into the microphone.
- 03:47:05
Cook*: Chair asked Cook to re-press his mic button.
- 04:00:55
Chair helped the speaker activate the microphone.
- 04:08:04
Amad*: Microphone problems were fixed before the member in charge spoke.
Not present when called 6
- 02:14:49
Rakosa: Chair called Rakosa and asked if present; an unnamed ActionSA councillor spoke shortly after.
- 02:49:13
Gwamanda: Chair called Gwamanda and noted he was not present.
- 03:25:28
Nenemba: Chair called Nenemba twice; he then took the floor.
- 03:47:05
Hlatshwayo*: Chair called Hlatshwayo three times before an ANC speaker took the floor.
- 04:02:09
Nzimande: Chair called Nzimande and moved on without a response.
- 04:17:41
Maswazi: Chair called Maswazi; another ANC councillor spoke on behalf of absent members.
MMC or Mayor not present for their business 4
- 02:55:41
Morero: A speaker greeted the Executive Mayor as absent from the sitting.
- 02:56:33
MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services was not there; MMC Mgcina responded as acting MMC.
- 03:32:13
Tshwaku: MMC for Public Safety was absent for the Public Safety items; the acting Leader of Executive Business responded.
- 04:27:41
The MMC responsible for the Group Finance and ICT items was absent; a stand-in executive member replied.
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