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The Latest on Joburg’s Crisis & the Fight to Fix It
JCA Summit-10: The Fight to Save Joburg Continues Beyond the Elections
At Summit-10, the Joburg Crisis Alliance committed to strengthening civic accountability, following the money and demanding ethical leadership. With the 2026 elections approaching, the JCA is mobilising residents to ensure that the next administration delivers meaningful change throughout its five-year term.
Power Crisis Threatens Inner-City Economy
Johannesburg cannot revitalise its inner city while electricity infrastructure repeatedly fails. The JCA supports calls for urgent, transparent and accountable action to protect businesses, jobs, livelihoods and communities.
Civic Action Delivers: Louisa Prince Library Reopens
The reopening of the Louisa Prince Library shows the power of organised civic action. Years of community persistence, public engagement and media scrutiny helped restore an important public facility to Ennerdale.
From Pilot to Permanent: JCA Pushes for Saturday Libraries Across Joburg
The Saturday library pilot is a welcome first step, but the campaign is far from over. Residents must use the pilot and help build the case for permanent Saturday opening across Johannesburg.
Honouring Eric Itzkin – and Those Who Keep Johannesburg Working
Eric Itzkin’s 35 years of dedicated service remind us that rebuilding Johannesburg depends on recognising and supporting the honest, capable public servants who keep our city working.
Johannesburg Council Decisions Raise Serious Legal and Ethical Concerns
JCA, WaterCAN and JoburgCAN warn that questionable Council decisions, deteriorating finances and failing services are deepening Johannesburg’s governance crisis and undermining public trust.
JCA OUTRAGED BY MALOTANA APPOINTMENT
The JCA says Johannesburg cannot demand accountability while lowering ethical standards for senior appointments. It is calling for the Malotana appointment to be rescinded, legally reviewed and fully disclosed to the public.
Joburg Must Deliver Consequences, Not Just Investigations
Referring financial misconduct cases for investigation is only the beginning. Johannesburg residents deserve transparency, accountability, and real consequences—not simply another announcement that fails to deliver justice or improve essential services.
Transparency Is a Constitutional Duty, Not a Political Choice
Transparency is the foundation of accountable government. Johannesburg residents have a right to know how their city is governed and how public money is managed.
Joburg's Waste Crisis Nears Public Health Emergency
A growing public health crisis is unfolding across Johannesburg as refuse continues to pile up in communities. The Alliance is calling for an urgent emergency recovery plan, stronger financial oversight, and accelerated investment in recycling and waste-to-energy solutions before the crisis becomes an environmental disaster.
JCA Demands Transparency on Treasury's Joburg Intervention
The Joburg Crisis Alliance demands full transparency over National Treasury's intervention in Johannesburg's financial crisis, insisting residents deserve to know the City's recovery commitments and Treasury's conditions.
JCA Warns of South Hills Humanitarian Flashpoint
The Joburg Crisis Alliance is calling for urgent government intervention to prevent a humanitarian crisis in South Hills, warning that delayed action could see Johannesburg repeat the recent Sherwood disaster.
38th Ordinary Council Confirms Financial Crisis needs Intervention
The City of Johannesburg's 38th Ordinary Council meeting highlighted a scramble to meet National Treasury requirements.
Collective Governance Failure – National Government Must Intervene
Johannesburg's financial crisis has become a governance crisis. The Joburg Crisis Alliance is calling for urgent national intervention, stronger financial oversight and accountability to protect residents, restore essential services.
Grant Funding, Audit Concerns and Accountability to Dominate Council Agenda
The 23–24 June Council meeting is now a test of whether Joburg’s leaders are serious about financial recovery and public accountability.
Johannesburg Kept in the Dark as Eskom Threat Looms
Johannesburg deserves transparency, accountability, and meaningful public participation as the Eskom-City Power dispute threatens electricity security.
JCA condemns Cleveland massacre: expresses concern over public safety
The Joburg Crisis Alliance has condemned the Cleveland mass shooting that killed 12 people, calling for urgent action to curb violence and improve public safety across Johannesburg.
JCA welcomes organised business call to rebuild Johannesburg and reaffirms the centrality of accountability
JCA says Johannesburg cannot afford another cycle of promises without delivery, and calls for urgent oversight, measurable plans and real consequences for failure.
The Real Test Begins: Can Johannesburg Deliver on Its Budget Promises?
Public pressure has secured key changes to Johannesburg’s 2026/27 budget, including increased infrastructure maintenance spending. Yet rising tariffs, growing debt, weak governance and poor service delivery continue to threaten the city’s future.
The JCA urges, Fix the Flaws before Voting on the CoJ Budget
JCA warns Johannesburg’s proposed 2026/27 Budget risks financial instability, weakened services, and possible legal challenges if adopted unchanged.