Who We Are

Building a United Front to Fix Joburg

Our Story

Concerned citizens got together in June 2023 to deliberate on the impact of the frequent changes in the leadership of the City of Johannesburg.

This ‘Coalition Chaos’ prompted the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation to convene a Summit of residents on 7 July 2023 to plot a way forward to address the many crises facing the City.

At the 2nd Summit held on 7 October 2023, the Joburg Crisis Alliance was established with OUTA, Defend our Democracy, The Joburg Inner-City Partnership and Action-For-Accountability stepping forward as convening organizations.

As at 2024 the JCA is an emerging alliance that is gradually building a civic movement that aims to arrest the decline and create a safe and prosperous Joburg for all.

The JCA Vision

A functioning Joburg Metro with sustained active citizenry

The JCA Mission

To proactively drive campaigns while uniting and supporting community and sector-based struggles for a functioning Metro and accountable leadership.

Steering Committee

Ishmael Mkhabela
Co-convenor

Neeshan Balton
Co-convenor

Tracy Clayton, JCA Administrator

Yunus Chamda
Coordinator

Tracy Clayton
Administrator

Lusanda Netshitenzhe, JCA
Ismail Vadi, JCA

Lusanda Netshitenzhe

Ismail Vadi

Rosalie Manning, JCA
Ferrial Adam, JCA

Rosalie Manning

Ferrial Adam

Tessa Dooms, JCA
Zarina Motala, JCA

Tessa Dooms

Zarina Motala

Phumla Williams, JCA
Mark Heywood, JCA

Phumla Williams

Mark Heywood

Zaakira Vadi, JCA
Dave Lewis, JCA

Zaakira Vadi

Dave Lewis

Ishmael Mkhabela, Co-convenor JCA
Lisa Seftel, JCA
Julius Kleynhans, JCA

Lisa Seftel

Julius Kleynhans

Founding Members


Affiliate Organizations


Supporting Organizations