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Read the original manifesto ↗Top promises
- Keep rates and tariff increases at or below inflation, unless openly justified p. 21
- End cadre deployment and hire on qualifications and merit p. 29
- Published monthly service standards for leaks, potholes and missed refuse p. 19
- Lifestyle audits for politicians, senior officials and procurement staff p. 36
- Use every lawful municipal power to tackle illegal immigration p. 46
Unemployment & Jobs Compare all parties
- Cut red tape and publish turnaround times for planning and building approvals p. 48
- Make it easier for local small businesses to win municipal work p. 49
- Paid internships and apprenticeships for young people p. 32
- Rebuild CBDs and town centres and reclaim hijacked buildings p. 51
Water & Services Compare all parties
- 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
Crime & Safety Compare all parties
- More municipal law-enforcement officers on the ground p. 40
- Specialised units against cable theft, service theft and drugs p. 40
- Strengthen municipal courts so by-laws are enforced p. 41
- Keep streetlights working where darkness creates danger p. 44
Corruption Compare all parties
- Lifestyle audits for politicians, senior officials and procurement staff p. 36
- Publish tenders, bidders, contract values and changes p. 24
- Blacklist suppliers involved in fraud or who fail to deliver p. 37
- Recover stolen money through legal action p. 38
Cost of Living Compare all parties
- Keep rates and tariff increases at or below inflation, unless openly justified p. 21
- Find and register households that qualify for free basic services p. 22
- Accurate bills and quick resolution of billing disputes p. 23
- Rebates for qualifying pensioners and other vulnerable households p. 60
Electricity Compare all parties
- Replace ageing substations, transformers and cables p. 16
- Act against illegal connections, meter tampering and cable theft p. 16
- Buy cheaper electricity from other producers where the law allows p. 16
Housing & Land
- Upgrade informal settlements where the land is safe p. 56
- Speed up title deeds p. 56
- Use municipal land for affordable homes to buy or rent p. 56
- Regulate short-term rentals where they push up housing costs p. 56
Education
- Support early childhood development centres to meet the rules p. 60
Health
- Longer hours at municipal clinics where demand justifies it p. 58
- Mobile clinics for informal settlements and rural areas p. 58
Immigration
- Use every lawful municipal power to tackle illegal immigration p. 46
- Refer suspected cases to Home Affairs and SAPS and follow them through p. 46