Manifesto SA

Water & Services

African National Congress
  • Spend at least 8% of the value of municipal assets on maintenance every year p. 24
  • Cut water lost to leaks to below 30% in every metro p. 24
  • Fix potholes, roads, bridges and stormwater drains p. 22
  • Report faults by WhatsApp, SMS or phone and get a reference number within two working days p. 51
Democratic Alliance
  • Spend water payments only on water and sanitation infrastructure p. 16
  • Bring in utilities, neighbouring councils or private operators where a council cannot deliver p. 13
  • Smart water meters and public reports on where leaks are and how fast they are fixed p. 17
  • Spend at least 8% of the value of municipal assets on maintenance p. 12
uMkhonto weSizwe Party

MK has not published a 2026 local manifesto on its website. These promises come from its 2024 national manifesto, so most are national, not plans for your council.

  • State companies to provide cheap electricity, water and transport p. 11
Economic Freedom Fighters
  • Fix water leaks within a day of being reported p. 50
  • Get rid of all bucket toilets and unsafe pit toilets p. 53
  • Run water tankers in-house and use them only in emergencies p. 51
  • Clean up illegal dumping sites through the Andries Tatane Campaign p. 55
Inkatha Freedom Party
  • Planned maintenance of water, sanitation, electricity, roads and refuse p. 11
  • Fix leaks and burst pipes, and use water tankers only in emergencies p. 11
  • Repair roads, bridges and stormwater drains, and upgrade rural roads p. 11
  • Report potholes and track repairs, and train residents to fix potholes p. 11
Patriotic Alliance

The PA has not published a 2026 local manifesto. These promises come from its 2024 national election plan, so many are national, not plans for your council.

  • Make better water, sanitation and electricity in poor settlements a top priority p. 29
  • Fix old water pipes with cheaper relining technology to cut water losses p. 29
Freedom Front Plus
  • Make upgrading sewage treatment works a top priority p. 17
  • Use modern technology to find and fix water leaks quickly p. 17
  • Working refuse removal, legal landfills and recycling projects p. 22
  • Spend infrastructure grants in full on water, sewage, electricity and roads first p. 17
ActionSA
  • Fix ageing pipes and tackle leaks and illegal connections p. 14
  • Use water tankers only for emergencies, not instead of working pipes p. 14
  • Set clear standards for fixing potholes and sewage spills p. 17
  • Regular refuse collection in formal and informal areas, with a way to report missed pickups p. 18