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The Latest on Joburg’s Crisis & the Fight to Fix It
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.
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 People Have Spoken. The President Has Listened. Now We Need Action.
Johannesburg’s water crisis is not simply about scarcity — it is a governance failure. Years of political instability, weak leadership, and neglected infrastructure have left residents without reliable access to a basic human need. While President Cyril Ramaphosa has now stepped in to lead a national Water Crisis Committee, this must not become another structure without consequences.
Joburg Crisis Alliance Demands Transparency and Accountability from City Leadership
The Joburg Crisis Alliance calls for full transparency in the City of Johannesburg’s coalition agreements and demands an independent performance assessment system for all MMCs. This follows calls by the Minority Governing Parties (MGP) Coalition to remove the MMC for Community Development.
Dry Taps, Empty Promises: Joburg Communities Demand Accountability in Water Crisis
Johannesburg’s water crisis has reached breaking point. Communities in Claremont, Westbury, and Coronationville remain without water despite the Mayor’s seven-day promise. With R4 billion diverted from Johannesburg Water, residents are left to suffer while leaders roll out the red carpet for G20 dignitaries. Enough is enough—Johannesburg needs accountability, leadership, and urgent action.
No Water, No Trust: Crisis Alliance Demands Accountability
Joburg residents are tired of empty taps and broken promises. The Mayor has seven days to restore water—or step down. Communities are watching, waiting, and still thirsty.