RC 261021SAfmKoketso Sachane
Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Four Johannesburg mayoral candidates faced questions on water, infrastructure, crime and coalitions, while Treasury's new local government funding also drew attention.
- 20:14
Vuyo Zungula of the African Transformation Movement says Johannesburg loses almost half its water through leakages, and that water revenue must be set aside for pipe maintenance.
- 20:17
Sipo Masiho of the African Heart Congress puts Johannesburg's infrastructure backlog at over R200 billion, while the city allocates only up to R6 billion toward capital infrastructure.
- 21:33
National Treasury has allocated an additional R21.8 billion over three years to the local government equitable share, to help municipalities cover rising bulk costs for free basic services.
- 20:37
Zungula argues coalitions need a written agreement that is binding and made public, anchored on a five-year programme of action, so citizens can track whether parties keep their commitments.