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Thursday, 28 May 2026 · 6 h 20 min · 1 video · 2021–2026 council

Budget Debate

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Council approved the R97.1 billion 2026/27 budget by a show of hands, 139 for, 92 against and 1 abstention, at the continuation of the 37th ordinary council meeting. 00:00:14 04:08:00 04:09:57 The DA asked under Rule 84 that its opposition to the unfunded budget be recorded and its rights reserved. 04:23:33

Council also agreed the IDP Review, the Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan, a Standard Bank banking services agreement, Ombudsman recruitment and acting arrangements, and the appointment of a Group Head Communications and Marketing. 04:57:56 05:52:09 06:01:35 06:03:12 06:17:21 FF Plus recorded Rule 84 objections on the IDP and the communications appointment, while the 2024/25 annual report was referred to MPAC and Items 3(e) and 5 were withdrawn. 03:35:41 04:23:58 04:57:56 06:17:21

The MMC for Finance promised to bring the financial turnaround framework back to Council before the end of June and to publicly report JOSHCO's maintenance backlog by the end of quarter one. 03:08:01 04:08:00 The Executive Mayor confirmed an 8% maintenance budget, ring-fencing of water revenue from 1 July 2026 and work towards paying suppliers within 30 days in the next financial year. 03:18:03

A power failure in the chamber forced a 10-minute adjournment, and the Speaker later cut ActionSA's requested one-hour caucus break to 30 minutes, citing the fragile electrical system. 00:02:46 00:43:40 After Cllr Da Rocha accused her of bias, the Speaker directed MMC Kunene to apologise for a belt incident the previous day and said misconduct would be charged at R500 per councillor. 00:02:46 00:24:32

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This week in council: Budget of R97.1 billion passes 139 for, 92 against; KfW loan carried 181 to 44

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  1. 00:00:14

    Opening of the sitting and moment of silence

    The Speaker entered and councillors rose. She called for a moment of silence, meditation or prayer. She then read the notice for the continuation of the 37th ordinary council meeting, the budget speech debate and consideration of reports, at the Connie Bapela Council Chamber.

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  2. 00:02:46

    Delays at opening, Da Rocha point of order and power failure

    The Speaker complained that councillors were moving around and caucusing outside as if the sitting had not started. IT then asked for 10 minutes because power was cutting at the bottom of the chamber. Cllr Da Rocha raised a point of order alleging the Speaker was biased over a belt incident the previous day. The Speaker broke for 10 minutes, and further delays followed while IT fixed sparking electrical equipment.

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  3. 00:24:32

    Register, headcount and Rule 30 on conduct of councillors

    The Speaker called councillors back to their seats and read Rule 30 on conduct during council meetings. She asked MMC Kunene to apologise for pointing a belt at a DA councillor the previous day and said misconduct would be charged at R500 per councillor. The headcount was 172 and the register 203. A councillor asked that a guest, Helen Zille, be cautioned for live-streaming from the chamber. The Speaker said the gallery rules apply to guests, and Cllr Avant-Smith said the video was edited from the YouTube feed after council.

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  4. 00:36:41

    Welcome, quorum and applications for leave of absence

    The Speaker welcomed office-bearers and officials, noted birthdays, and confirmed a quorum. She then took leave-of-absence applications and apologies from caucuses, including Eid-related absences and early departures. The apologies were noted.

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  5. 00:43:40

    Start of budget debate and ActionSA caucus break

    The Speaker moved to the debate on the budget. ActionSA asked for a one-hour caucus break. The Speaker granted 30 minutes, citing the fragile electrical system, and said the sitting would resume at 11:15. A DA councillor interjected that the Speaker had not congratulated the DA on winning a ward in Emfuleni.

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  6. 01:18:30

    Resumption after the break and ActionSA report-back

    The Speaker called councillors back to their seats two minutes past time and urged whips to ensure attendance. She noted the aircon was on, and ActionSA reported back that its caucus had finished. The Speaker then announced the debate on the budget speech as the third item.

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  7. 01:20:43

    ANC debate speaker Cllr Modupi supports the budget

    Cllr Modupi presented the R97.1 billion budget, with capital of R8.8 billion, operating revenue of R90.4 billion, operating expenditure of R88.3 billion and a R2.1 billion surplus. He argued it is funded because cash collection is near 90% and energy and water losses are to be reduced. He said the budget provides free basic water and electricity to indigent households and that the ANC supports it. The Speaker asked councillors at the back to stop moving about and disturbing him.

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  8. 01:28:09

    ActionSA's Cllr Edward attacks the budget; point of order by Cllr Echeozonjoku

    Cllr Edward called the budget speech a political rally and an admission of failure. She cited tariff increases of 8.63% on electricity and 12.5% on water, debt impairment of about R10.5 billion, and the R3.8 billion German bank loan that ActionSA opposed. She promoted Herman Mashaba's 2016-2019 record and said elections are on 4 November 2026. Cllr Belinda (DA) raised a Rule 72 point of order, saying 2016-2019 was a DA government, not an ActionSA one. The Speaker moved on and asked that the speaker be allowed to continue.

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  9. 01:43:09

    AHC Chair Mpolobosho supports the budget

    Chair Mpolobosho welcomed the infrastructure allocation and raised water leaks, sewer blockages, street lights, illegal connections in Regions E and A, and faulty transformers in Ward 80. He urged MMCs to speed up electrification of informal settlements and pothole repairs. He said the African Heart Congress supports the budget 100%.

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  10. 01:47:45

    IFP's Cllr Makhuba on financial management and Public Safety

    Cllr Makhuba raised concerns about the growing debtors' book, penalties on conditional grants, poor performance on grant-funded projects, and reliance on grants. She said the insourcing of security personnel left Public Safety with a recurring employee-cost deficit. She urged the MMC for Finance to help through budget reallocation or other measures, and the speaker was cut off by the clock.

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  11. 01:54:03

    GOOD's Cllr Cook on honesty, the IDP and Cape Town

    Cllr Cook said the budget speech honestly admitted the crisis (water losses near 45%, electricity losses of 27%, a R220 billion backlog) but residents want results. She commended the IDP process and criticised DA-run Cape Town and past DA mayors over the Civic Centre. She said this is the final budget before the 2026 elections and hoped the administration leaves a legacy of urgency.

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  12. 02:00:12

    Speaker rebuffs interjection by Cllr Echeozonjoku

    The Speaker said she had been watching the clock and refused to take a late request from Cllr Belinda. She complained that Belinda repeatedly pointed at her and said she would not accept it.

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  13. 02:01:07

    DA's Cllr Santana on funding, the PFA and indigent register

    Cllr Santana first said Cape Town does hold IDP sessions. He argued the budget is political and rests on uncertain funding, and cited a R220 billion backlog, 44.7% water losses and 9.8 days of cash coverage. He said the politically facilitated agreement (PFA) is not fully funded and questioned the accuracy of the indigent register and JOSHCO maintenance. He ended by urging a vote for the DA and for Helen Zille as Mayor.

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  14. 02:09:44

    FF Plus Cllr Boer proposes a Consolidation and Maintenance budget

    Cllr Boer spoke in Afrikaans and English. He praised the MMC's speech but said the printed budget did not match it and is not funded, since a R7 billion funding base falls short of the R8.8 billion capex. He cited the JSE suspension, a possible Moody's downgrade, polluted rivers and unpaid contractors. He proposed a consolidation and maintenance budget that cancels unnecessary spending and finishes stalled projects.

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  15. 02:15:40

    ACDP's Cllr Harris on the budget

    Cllr Harris congratulated the MMC on her maiden budget speech and welcomed Metro Trading Services reform. He questioned prescribed debt in the R72 billion debtors book and called the R7 billion waste-to-energy proposal a pipe dream. He said the budget neglects Region B, the aged, youth and sport, and that the ACDP would note the presentation.

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  16. 02:20:43

    ANC's Cllr Nofemela supports the budget

    Cllr Nofemela said the debate is about progress, not perfection, and framed service delivery as dignity in practice. She said the ANC is the only party that understands residents' needs. She said the ANC supports the budget and thanked the MMC for Finance.

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  17. 02:23:35

    UIM's Cllr Abdool on affordability and indigent support

    Cllr Abdool welcomed the free basic services and rebates for indigent residents and suggested a flat rate for informal settlement households. She asked for an extra R200 million for Social Development for single parents. She told the story of a resident whose utility bills rose after new meters were installed. The UIM noted the report with appreciation.

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  18. 02:28:51

    ATM's Cllr Magwentshu supports the budget

    Cllr Magwentshu called the budget a moral document and acknowledged the R220 billion backlog and the electricity and water losses. He supported maintenance spending and stronger revenue collection but rejected placing the recovery burden only on ordinary residents. He raised concerns about migration and illegal connections, and said the ATM would support the budget.

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  19. 02:34:49

    UDM's Cllr Zigebe on infrastructure and trading services reform

    Cllr Zigebe said the budget correctly identifies 44.7% water losses and 27% electricity losses. He welcomed the rise in maintenance spending from 7% to 8% and the allocations to City Power, Johannesburg Water and public safety. He said delivery must follow, and he called for transparency on where the 60% of capex for historically marginalised communities is spent.

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    Also discussed: DA on Joburg Water performance (22 July 2026) · Item 69: concerns on Johannesburg Water plan (24 June 2026)

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  20. 02:40:52

    AIC's Cllr Mhlongo supports the budget

    Cllr Mhlongo said the AIC supports the 2026/2027 budget and called it the final budget of the term. He credited the Government of Local Unity with stability, and welcomed spending on infrastructure, revenue collection, township renewal and indigent support. He closed with the AIC slogan that it is all about you.

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  21. 02:47:25

    PA's Cllr Simonse on implementation and the debt write-off

    The Speaker remarked on movement in the chamber before the PA speaker began. Cllr Simonse acknowledged the budget's focus on water, electricity and roads but raised doubts about implementation, maintenance funding and consequence management. She urged the administration to implement the PA-sponsored debt write-off programme approved by council, with clear criteria and timelines. She asked for quarterly progress reports.

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  22. 02:53:10

    EFF's Cllr Khonkhobe on the budget

    Cllr Khonkhobe said the budget is a survival budget that manages decline. She noted the R220 billion backlog against R8.8 billion capex, a halved surplus, and a collection assumption cut to 86%. She criticised tariff increases without service improvement, borrowing of about R3.5 billion, and the lack of an informal settlement upgrading programme. The Speaker thanked her as her address was cut off.

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  23. 03:01:35

    ANC's Cllr Thapelo Radebe defends the budget

    Cllr Radebe congratulated the MMC on her maiden budget speech and said the R97.1 billion budget is funded with realistic collection rates. He backed trading services reforms and criticised opposition claims, calling them claimers. He said the ANC will win the 4 November election and continue leading Johannesburg. The Speaker thanked him at 03:07:22 and the part ended.

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  24. 03:08:01

    MMC Finance responds to the budget debate

    The Deputy Executive Mayor (MMC Finance) responded to councillors' speeches. She said extra funding alone will not fix City Power, JRA and Human Settlements, and that entity CEOs and Section 56 managers will be tied to turnaround targets. She said no AFD funding application was rejected, and committed to publicly reporting JOSHCO's maintenance backlog by the end of quarter one.

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  25. 03:18:03

    Executive Mayor's comments on the budget

    The Executive Mayor welcomed the budget and announced the city had won the Marble Towers case. He criticised the record of Herman Mashaba and ActionSA and defended the PFA payments. He confirmed an 8% maintenance budget, water ring-fencing from 1 July 2026, 30-day supplier payments in the next financial year, and Small Street development plans.

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  26. 03:35:41

    Recommendations tabled; items withdrawn and elevated

    The Executive Mayor tabled the reports and recommendations. The Leader of Executive Business withdrew Items 3(e) and 5 and elevated Items 3(a) to (d) and Item 6 for consideration first. The Speaker confirmed the order of business.

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  27. 03:37:28

    Item 3: 2026/27 budget – Cllr Santana (DA)

    Item 3 (the medium-term operating and capital budgets, public consultation outcomes and the draft rates policy and by-laws) was read into the record. Cllr Santana criticised the tariff increases, losses, the flat capital budget and the PFA cost. He asked about submissions on the rates policy and said the DA does not support the budget.

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  28. 03:49:09

    Item 3: Cllr Nkonyeni (ActionSA)

    Cllr Nkonyeni credited the MMC for a more realistic budget. He reviewed the financial turnaround framework, water and electricity losses and the sweeping arrangement, and stressed implementation. He also noted the framework had been withdrawn. The Speaker remarked on councillors walking out as he began.

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  29. 03:57:20

    Cllr Avant-Smith asks for water

    Cllr Avant-Smith was called and asked for more water in the chamber because of the heat. The Speaker said water would be given to councillors.

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  30. 03:57:35

    Item 3: Cllr Boer (FF Plus)

    Cllr Boer questioned how the city could pay suppliers within 30 days with a R2 billion surplus and a roughly R20 billion creditor backlog. He argued ring-fencing will not rescue Joburg Water or City Power. He criticised the revenue and loss assumptions and the planned R2.3 billion borrowing. The Speaker interrupted him as he spoke about an act of insolvency.

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    Also discussed: DA on Joburg Water performance (22 July 2026)

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  31. 04:04:04

    Item 3: Cllr Nethamba (EFF)

    After the Speaker first called an ANC councillor by mistake, Cllr Nethamba spoke for the EFF. She listed what the EFF wants the budget to deliver, including housing, services, jobs and insourcing. She said the EFF approves the budget, and also said the EFF notes it.

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  32. 04:05:47

    Item 3: Cllr Nofemela (ANC)

    The Speaker reminded councillors to sit or stand outside while someone is at the podium. Cllr Nofemela said the budget arrives at a defining moment and presents interventions to the city's pressures. She said the ANC supports the item.

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  33. 04:08:00

    Item 3: MMC Finance closes the debate

    The MMC Finance said the framework will return to Council before the end of June after consulting National Treasury. She described the budget as pro-poor and reform-oriented and asked council to approve the R97.1 billion budget.

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  34. 04:09:57

    Vote on Item 3 (budget)

    The Speaker read out the recommendation pages and the bell was rung to call councillors in. There were disputes about late entries and an open door. A show of hands was taken and the count was announced as one abstention, 92 against and 139 for. The item was carried.

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  35. 04:23:33

    DA records Rule 84 opposition to the budget

    Cllr Niemand asked that, under Rule 84, the DA's opposition to the unfunded budget be recorded and its rights reserved. The Speaker acknowledged it.

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  36. 04:23:58

    Item 6: 2024/25 Group Integrated Annual Report

    The 2024/25 Group Integrated Annual Report was tabled with no speakers. It was noted and referred to MPAC for the oversight process. The debate will follow once MPAC submits its oversight report.

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    Also discussed: MPAC oversight report presented (30 July 2026)

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  37. 04:25:05

    Item 1: IDP review and business plans introduced

    Council returned to Item 1, the 2026/27 IDP Review and the departmental and entity business plans. Cllr Boer asked in jest whether the budget has provision for lunch. The Speaker said lunch would follow Item 1.

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  38. 04:25:45

    Item 1: Cllr Harris (ACDP)

    Cllr Harris acknowledged the IDP's honesty about infrastructure and fiscal failure. He criticised the public comment process, citing the Union Stadium in Region B as unfunded. He said the ACDP notes the item with severe reservations.

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  39. 04:30:07

    Item 1: Cllr Nkomo (ActionSA)

    Cllr Avant-Smith donated two minutes to Cllr Kreusch. Cllr Nkomo said the IDP is ambitious on paper but the test is capacity and political will to deliver. She said the city has many turnaround strategies and too little implementation.

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  40. 04:34:16

    Item 1: Cllr Kreusch (DA) on public participation and transport

    Cllr Kreusch said the IDP public participation was a box-ticking exercise, with each ward allowed two questions. He criticised Rea Vaya's performance, the roads backlog and MMC Kunene's attendance at the Transport Committee. He compared Joburg unfavourably with DA-run Cape Town and George.

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  41. 04:40:03

    Item 1: Cllr Meyers (DA) on water and electricity

    Cllr Meyers contrasted the access statistics given in the budget speech with declining resident satisfaction. He cited water outages and infrastructure backlogs at City Power and Johannesburg Water. He questioned the lowered qualifications for the City Power CEO post and criticised plans on private solar users.

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    Also discussed: Item 72: Johannesburg Water performance improvement action plan v2 (24 June 2026)

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  42. 04:45:24

    Item 1: Cllr Mokwena (ANC)

    Cllr Mokwena described the IDP as a recovery blueprint. He covered its inner-city revitalisation focus, its key challenges, the 'house' model and its intervention areas. He urged the city leadership to carry on.

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  43. 04:54:54

    Item 1: MMC Finance responds on the IDP

    The MMC said the IDP uses a spatially targeted, needs-based investment approach. She outlined the two rounds of public participation, community-based planning in October-November 2025 and IDP forums in May. She asked council to note the report.

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  44. 04:57:56

    Item 1 agreed; FF Plus dissent; lunch break

    The Speaker declared that the yeses had it on Item 1. Cllr Smit asked that FF Plus's dissent be noted under Rule 84. The Speaker adjourned for a 45-minute lunch break, with Items 2, 7 and 8 still to come.

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  45. 05:52:09

    Resumption and Item 2: Service Delivery Budget and Implementation Plan

    Council resumed after lunch and took Item 2, the 2026/27 Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan. The ACDP, ActionSA and ANC noted it. Cllr Boer chose not to speak. The MMC thanked councillors and the item was agreed.

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  46. 05:55:10

    Item 4: Standard Bank banking services agreement – introduction and Cllr Santana

    Item 4 seeks approval for a master service level agreement with Standard Bank for commercial banking services for up to three financial years. Cllr Santana said the DA agrees but hopes the contract will not be repeatedly extended, as happened about nine times since 2016. Cllr Nkonyeni was absent.

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  47. 05:56:26

    Item 4: Cllr Shai (ActionSA)

    Cllr Shai said ActionSA wants the city to keep banking with Standard Bank. He cited benefits in digital transformation, operational efficiency and security and compliance, and said ActionSA approves the report. He also spoke of the elections and Herman Mashaba.

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  48. 05:59:15

    Item 4: Cllr Pitso (PA)

    Cllr Pitso used a parable of the city as a woman rising from past failures. He said Standard Bank has provided more collection methods and helped reduce banking costs. He said the PA endorses the agreement.

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  49. 06:01:35

    Item 4: Cllr Modupi, MMC response and outcome

    Cllr Modupi spoke for the ANC in support of the agreement with Standard Bank. The MMC thanked councillors and noted Cllr Santana's concern. The Speaker put the recommendation on page 4.3 and the item was agreed.

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  50. 06:03:12

    Item 7: Ombudsman recruitment and acting arrangements

    Item 7 covers starting recruitment and acting arrangements for the Ombudsman post. The DA noted the report, and its request to move unused minutes to Item 8 was refused on legal advice. ActionSA approved all recommendations except number five, the extension of an acting arrangement. The ANC agreed, and the MMC said a vacuum cannot be left. The item was agreed.

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  51. 06:07:31

    Item 8: Group Head Communications and Marketing – Cllr Kgeletsane (DA)

    Cllr Kgeletsane criticised political deployment in public appointments. She said the top-ranked candidate had served in the provincial health department. She said the DA rejects the appointment.

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  52. 06:12:18

    Item 8: Cllr Cherry (PA)

    Cllr Cherry noted the recommended candidate had the highest interview score of 87.5%, relevant qualifications and no adverse screening findings. She supported the recommendation and set out the PA's expectations on transparency, proactive communication and accountability.

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  53. 06:15:18

    Item 8: Cllr Nguse (ANC) and MMC response

    Cllr Nguse said building brand awareness is important and that the ANC agrees with the recommendations. The MMC said the candidate meets the requirements for experience, qualifications and no adverse findings, and asked council to approve the report.

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  54. 06:17:21

    Item 8 agreed; FF Plus objection

    The Speaker put the recommendations on pages 8.8 to 8.9 and declared that the yeses had it. Cllr Smit asked that FF Plus's objection be noted under Rule 84 with its rights reserved.

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  55. 06:18:02

    Announcements and adjournment

    The Speaker thanked guests, media and online viewers, said every caucus will receive a letter the next morning, and adjourned the meeting. Cllr Meyers congratulated the DA on winning Ward 28 in Emfuleni.

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Promises

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Commitments with a date, an amount or a 'we will'.

On 4 November 2026 (when this page was built): 1 overdue, 0 due in the next 30 days, 4 with no date. Overdue first; dates are AI readings of what was said; tap or hover a label for how. All promises.

03

Decisions

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What council approved, rejected or put off.

  • 00:05:11

    Adjournment for power failureapproved

    The Speaker adjourned the sitting for 10 minutes while IT dealt with the power problem in the chamber.

  • 00:30:19

    Conduct of councillors under Rule 30directed

    The Speaker directed MMC Kunene to apologise for the belt incident and said misconduct would be charged at R500 per councillor.

  • 00:37:49

    Quorumquorum confirmed

    With 172 councillors in the chamber and 203 on the register, the Speaker declared that the meeting was quorate.

  • 00:43:26

    Applications for leave of absencenoted

    The Speaker asked whether the apologies were noted and the chamber responded yes.

  • 00:45:07

    ActionSA request for caucus breakapproved

    The Speaker granted ActionSA 30 minutes instead of the requested hour, because of the fragile power system.

  • 03:36:30

    Items 3(e) and 5withdrawn

    The Executive withdrew Item 3(e) and Item 5 from the agenda.

  • 03:36:30

    Items 3(a) to (d) and 6elevated

    The Executive elevated Items 3(a) to (d) and Item 6 to be taken first.

  • 04:22:44

    Item 3(a)-(d): 2026/27 to 2028/29 medium-term budgets, public consultation report and draft rates policy and by-lawsapproved

    After a show of hands, 139 voted yes, 92 no and 1 abstained, and the Speaker declared the item carried.

  • 04:23:37

    Item 3: 2026/27 budgetobjection recorded

    The DA asked under Rule 84 that its opposition to the unfunded budget be recorded and its rights reserved.

  • 04:24:39

    Item 6: 2024/25 Group Integrated Annual Reportnoted and referred

    The report was noted and referred to MPAC for the oversight process.

  • 04:57:56

    Item 1: 2026/27 IDP Review and Departmental and Municipal Entities Business Plansapproved

    The Speaker declared that the yeses had it on the recommendations on page 1.10.

  • 04:58:25

    Item 1: IDP Review and business plansobjection recorded

    Cllr Smit asked that FF Plus's dissent be noted under Rule 84 and its rights reserved.

  • 05:54:54

    Item 2: 2026/27 Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Planapproved

    After councillors noted the item, the Speaker put the recommendations on page 2.3 and the item was agreed.

  • 06:03:00

    Item 4: Master service level agreement with Standard Bank for commercial banking servicesapproved

    The Speaker put the recommendations on page 4.3 and the item was agreed.

  • 06:07:15

    Item 7: Ombudsman recruitment and acting arrangementsapproved

    The Speaker put the recommendations on pages 7.7 to 7.8 and the item was agreed, though ActionSA had said it rejects recommendation five.

  • 06:17:39

    Item 8: Recruitment and appointment of Group Head Communications and Marketingapproved

    The Speaker declared that the yeses had it on the recommendations on pages 8.8 to 8.9.

  • 06:17:52

    Item 8: Group Head Communications and Marketingobjection recorded

    Cllr Smit asked that FF Plus's objection be noted under Rule 84 and its rights reserved.

04

Attendance and conduct

69

Who was away and why, as said in the chamber.

Apologies read out 42

Arriving late (13)
Mokoena*, Unidentified councillor*, Mohamed, Da Gama, Mabelebele, Nzimande, Simelane*, Francisco, Koma, Makhafola, Unidentified councillor*, Kunene, Smouse
Other reason (4)
Amad, Christians, Landis, Kaldine
Private business (1)
Mkhonza
Ill health (8)
Rohlssen, Mphefo, Maureen Mnisi, Pelzer, Nyembe*, Nomoya Mnisi, Jabulani Ngwenya, Mabuke
Leaving early (5)
Shawe, Da Rocha, Gerhard Niemand, Munyayi, *
Family responsibility (4)
Hlengiwe Masuku, Zwane, Shumba, Aphane
Party business (6)
Sondag, Ngwetsheni, Mposula, Wissler, Mkhonto, Tsoadi
Bereavement (1)
Mkasi

* Name as heard; not matched to exactly one councillor.

Sound or equipment problem 5

  • 00:04:35

    Power problems in the chamber led IT to ask for 10 minutes.

  • 00:05:42

    Electricity fault affecting power points and aircon in the chamber.

  • 00:10:59

    Sound check while systems were being repaired.

  • 00:18:01

    IT still fixing an electrical fault in the chamber.

  • 00:44:40

    Speaker warns the system may switch on and off during the sitting.

Warned or stopped by the chair 17

  • 00:05:11

    Da Rocha: Chair called Cllr Da Rocha to order and refused to take defence from the other side.

  • 00:25:44

    Mmbengwa: Chair told him to return to his seat.

  • 00:26:45

    Mpolobosho: Chair told him to be seated.

  • 00:30:19

    Kunene: Chair asked MMC Kunene to apologise over the belt incident of the previous day.

  • 01:26:25

    Unnamed councillor: Chair told two councillors to stop moving about and disturbing the speaker.

  • 01:35:03

    Unnamed councillor: Chair told a councillor to sit while Cllr Edward was speaking.

  • 01:35:57

    Munyayi: Chair told Cllr Munyayi to be quiet.

  • 01:43:11

    Mpolobosho: Chair warned him his speaking time was running.

  • 03:49:09

    The chair rebukes councillors for walking out as the next speaker was about to begin.

  • 03:56:54

    Speaking-time warning to the councillor on the podium.

  • 04:05:47

    The chair reminds members not to stand and move about while a speaker is on the podium.

  • 04:10:36

    The chair calls members to order before the vote.

  • 04:13:04

    The chair scolds ActionSA members for being outside the chamber after the bell was rung.

  • 04:14:04

    Coutriers: The chair stops Councillor Coutriers from objecting after allowing the ActionSA leader in late.

  • 04:26:13

    The chair asks councillors leaving during Councillor Harris's speech to do so quietly.

  • 04:39:36

    Speaking-time warning to the councillor on the podium.

  • 06:14:53

    Speaking-time warning to the councillor on the podium.

Not present when called 5

  • 04:30:28

    T. Nkomo*: ActionSA Councillor T. Nkomo was not in the chamber when called, then appeared.

  • 04:40:03

    N. Radebe: EFF Councillor N. Radebe was not present when called to speak on Item 1.

  • 05:54:31

    Radebe*: Councillor Radebe was not present when the speakers' list reached them on Item 2.

  • 05:56:01

    Nkonyeni: ActionSA Councillor Nkonyeni was absent when called on Item 4.

  • 06:12:18

    Mabelebele: Councillor Mabelebele was not in the chamber when called on Item 8.

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