African National Congress
Read the original manifesto ↗Top promises
- In the first 100 days: fix streetlights, potholes, water leaks, sewer spills and illegal dumping in every ward p. 13
- Spend at least 8% of the value of municipal assets on maintenance every year p. 24
- One million work, training and enterprise opportunities p. 29
- Automatically sign up grant households for free basic water, electricity, sanitation and refuse p. 14
- Every ANC councillor signs a public performance agreement and can be recalled for persistent failure p. 46
Unemployment & Jobs Compare all parties
- One million work, training and enterprise opportunities through EPWP and CWP p. 29
- Pay every compliant supplier within 30 days p. 29
- Publish clear turnaround times for planning approvals, building plans and licences p. 27
- Trading spaces and hubs for small businesses, informal traders and gig workers p. 28
Water & Services Compare all parties
- 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
Crime & Safety Compare all parties
- A Community Safety Forum in every municipality, with cameras and lighting for every crime hotspot p. 14
- Stronger municipal law enforcement working with SAPS p. 33
- Act against illegal liquor outlets and drug-related crime p. 34
- Reclaim hijacked buildings and disrupt slumlords p. 34
Corruption Compare all parties
- ANC members facing serious criminal charges must step aside (Step Aside Rule) p. 45
- Lifestyle audits for mayors, mayoral committee members and senior managers p. 45
- Blacklist corrupt and non-performing contractors faster p. 45
- Act on Auditor-General findings within 12 months p. 46
Cost of Living Compare all parties
- Automatically sign up grant households for free basic water, electricity, sanitation and refuse p. 14
- No unjustified above-inflation tariff increases p. 24
Electricity Compare all parties
- Upgrade local power networks to cut outages and speed up repairs p. 22
- Increase monthly free basic electricity for qualifying households p. 22
- A clear, itemised electricity bill so you can see what you pay for p. 22
Housing & Land
- Upgrade informal settlements and provide serviced sites p. 22
- Speed up title deed transfers p. 22
- Publish a list of all municipal land and buildings, ward by ward, within 100 days p. 14
Education
- 10 000 apprenticeships, learnerships and graduate internships in ANC-led municipalities p. 56
- Artisan apprenticeships in plumbing, electrical work and welding, with a permanent post for those who qualify p. 59
- Dignified toilets at every public school p. 24
- Every municipal library open, lit, accessible and connected p. 56
Health
- Promote new HIV prevention options through local clinics p. 35
Immigration
- Work with Home Affairs to tackle illegal employment, trading without permits and fake documents p. 35
- Give subsidised housing to qualifying South Africans p. 35