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The Latest on Joburg’s Crisis & the Fight to Fix It
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.
JCA Flags Serious Financial Risks in Johannesburg Draft Budget
The JCA has made a detailed submission to the 2026/27 draft budget of the CoJ. Residents deserve transparent, credible and accountable budgeting processes.
JCA Calls for Ethical Leaders to Serve on Joburg Entity Boards
The Johannesburg Crisis Alliance is calling for ethical, qualified and capable residents to apply for positions on Johannesburg’s Municipal Entity Boards and Advisory Committees before the 17 May 2026 deadline. Transparent, merit-based appointments are essential to improving governance, accountability and service delivery across the City’s key public institutions.
FINANCE MINISTER’S LETTER FLAGS POTENTIAL SECTION 216(2) ACTION AGAINST JOHANNESBURG
Johannesburg faces mounting financial pressure after Treasury warned of possible funding consequences, with residents already affected by worsening service delivery, unpaid contractors, and ongoing governance failures.
Plans Archive Chaos. Have you experienced difficulties accessing plans and records? Send us your comments.
The Johannesburg Crisis Alliance and Johannesburg Heritage Foundation warn that the prolonged closure of the Metro Centre has left critical building records inaccessible, disrupting development and property transactions. They argue the City’s lack of transparency and action reflects a serious failure of governance.
Public Participation Key to Fixing Johannesburg, Says JCA
The Joburg Crisis Alliance has called on residents across Johannesburg to actively participate in the City’s IDP and Budget process.
Library Left Behind: Ennerdale Residents Demand Action on Delays
Despite assurances that the Louisa Prince Library would reopen by June 2026, current progress reveals a project plagued by substandard work, safety non-compliance, and broken promises to the community.
Governance Failures Mount as JCA Calls Summit-9
Johannesburg faces a deepening governance crisis marked by instability, financial opacity, and service delivery failures. The JCA’s 9th Summit will unite civil society to demand accountability while highlighting the resilience of communities ahead of the 2026 elections.
Rebuilding Libraries, Restoring Access: Joburg’s Unfinished Work
As South Africa marked National Libraries Week (17–23 March), the reopening of the Johannesburg City Library was rightly celebrated as a long-overdue victory. After nearly five years of closure, its doors are once again open to students, researchers, and residents who depend on it. But behind this milestone lies a deeper and more uncomfortable truth: access to libraries in Johannesburg remains unequal.
JCA Condemns Mass Shooting in Eldorado Park
The Joburg Crisis Alliance has condemned the Eldorado Park mass shooting that left two people dead and six injured, warning that gang-related violence continues to threaten communities across Johannesburg. The organisation has called for urgent action from law enforcement and the City to restore safety and bring those responsible to justice.
Ormonde Tragedy a Wake-Up Call for Joburg’s Broken Planning System
The Ormonde building collapse that claimed nine lives has raised urgent questions about the safety of buildings across Johannesburg. The tragedy highlights serious failures in oversight and planning, and calls for immediate action to prevent further disasters.
JCA calls to reverse Councillor and Executive Management Salary Increases to fund service delivery crises
Johannesburg is facing severe financial strain — yet councillors have approved salary increases for themselves while withdrawing a critical Adjustment Budget at the last minute. With the City owing billions in outstanding staff payments, struggling entities like Joburg Water short of funds, and City Power mired in instability, these decisions signal a troubling lack of urgency and accountability.