
Johannesburg at a Crossroads: JCA Calls for Ethical Leadership in the City Manager Appointment
Johannesburg is selecting a new City Manager, a crucial role in restoring governance and service delivery. The Johannesburg Civic Alliance (JCA) urges a transparent, merit-based process, echoing President Ramaphosa’s call for competence over politics. The city’s future depends on ethical leadership—will it rise to the challenge?

JCA and JHF Welcomes The Partial Reopening of The Joburg City Library
After five years of closure, the Johannesburg City Library is finally reopening—thanks to public pressure from JCA and JHF. While this is a step forward, several branch libraries remain closed, and activists are demanding full transparency on repair costs.

JCA welcomes G20 city fix, but asks ‘what about the residents?’
As Joburg cleans up for the 2025 G20 Summit, residents are asking: What about us? While the city rushes to impress global visitors, locals continue to suffer from water shortages, waste buildup, and failing infrastructure.