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
Yunus Chamda
Coordinator
Phumla Williams
Rosalie Manning
Ferrial Adam
Tessa Dooms
Zarina Motala
Julia Fish
Lusanda Netshitenzhe
Andries Sibanyoni
Dave Lewis
Julius Kleynhans
Ismail Vadi
Mark Heywood
Lisa Seftel
SUPPORT TEAM
Lerato Jiyane
Administrator
Dawood Raphalalane
Community Organiser
Nonkosi Maliti
Community Organiser
Founding Members
Affiliate Organizations
Supporting Organizations
