Residents’ Priorities Take Centre Stage at JCA Mayoral Breakfast
The Joburg Crisis Alliance brought together mayoral candidates from eight political parties to present its Residents’ Call to Save Joburg. The engagement placed residents' priorities, ethical leadership, service delivery and accountability at the centre of the upcoming elections. The JCA reaffirmed its non-partisan position and committed to monitoring the incoming administration's performance throughout the next five years, ensuring election promises translate into measurable improvements.
STATEMENT SUMMARY
The Joburg Crisis Alliance (JCA) brought together mayoral candidates from eight political parties for a breakfast engagement at the Killarney Country Club on 29 October 2026, ahead of Johannesburg's local government elections on 4 November.
The event provided a platform for the JCA to present its Residents’ Call to Save Joburg, developed through consultations with communities across Johannesburg's seven regions. The Call sets out residents' expectations for ethical leadership, accountable governance, reliable services and the restoration of the City's deteriorating infrastructure.
Candidates from the ANC, EFF, RISE Mzansi, MK Party, ATM, APC, Al Jama-ah and Land Party participated, with each receiving equal time to respond to the Call and outline their approach to working with civil society.
The JCA highlighted eight core commitments and ten first-year priorities against which the incoming administration should be assessed. These include restoring reliable water supplies, tackling corruption, improving refuse collection, reopening libraries on Saturdays and appointing competent municipal leadership.
The Alliance reaffirmed its non-partisan position, emphasising that it does not endorse political parties or candidates. Its responsibility is to hold whoever governs Johannesburg accountable.
The gathering demonstrated the value of constructive engagement across political differences, particularly given the likelihood of another coalition administration.
The JCA committed to sustained oversight beyond the elections, monitoring municipal performance, strengthening community participation and demanding transparency in the management of public resources.
The central message was clear: Johannesburg belongs to its residents, and those elected to govern must remain accountable to them.
A photo gallery of the event can be accessed HERE