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The Latest on Joburg’s Crisis & the Fight to Fix It
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.
Political Parties Must Release Their Plans and Put Forward Credible Leaders for Johannesburg – Sooner Rather Than later.
Johannesburg stands at a critical crossroads. As political parties announce their mayoral candidates, residents must demand more than promises—they must demand credible plans and capable leadership.
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.
Water Crisis Spirals as Johannesburg Residents Endure Weeks Without Water
Johannesburg is effectively living under Day Zero conditions. Prolonged water outages lasting days—and in some cases nearly three weeks—have stripped communities of reliable access to water, undermined dignity, and fuelled conflict at tanker points
Budgets, Reports and New Posts — But Where Is Accountability?
The City of Johannesburg continues to publish reports and revise structures, yet accountability remains elusive. Transparency without enforcement will not repair a city in crisis.