5-10 years
“Prosecute officials who sold RDP houses - 5-10 years no bail.”
Manifesto promises in numbers
Every concrete target, rand amount and deadline the parties commit to, in their own words, each with the page it’s on. Found with AI and then checked by hand. Every quote is copied exactly from the manifesto.
Parties 167 figures from 35 manifestos
Manifestos not listed here don’t commit to specific figures.
Housing and title deeds
5-10 years
“Investigate officials who sold RDP houses to face 5-10 years no bail.”
100
“Build 100 improved homes per year with TVET students.”
72 hours
“Temporary structure within 72 hours for fire/flood victims.”
24 months
“with every viable parcel released, repurposed, or developed within 24 months.”
10,000
“doubling the current rate of delivery to at least 10,000 affordable housing opportunities a year.”
12 months
“Allocate houses to all persons living with disabilities in the first 12 months .”
3
“• We will Build 3 bedroom RDP house to all families who don’t have inadequate house”
2000 households
“Fast-track title deeds for 2000 households, stop illegal selling of municipal land.”
500
“500 emergency houses for mud-house collapse families.”
3
“Up to 3 buildings per week reclaimed”
48
“48-hour notice. Transport and accommodation guaranteed.”
Water and sanitation
100%
“• 100% functional water access within 200m”
100 days
“Audit all taps, pipes and Jojo tanks in 100 days.”
20
“20 new communal standpipes with solar-powered boreholes.”
2029
“Every household to have piped water by 2029.”
5
“install 5 x 10,000L reserve tanks.”
90 days
“• Conduct an independent municipal water audit within 90 days of governance.”
3–5 years
“Outcome Goal: Reliable 24/7 water access for all communities within 3–5 years.”
30%
“• Non-revenue water reduced to below 30% in every metropolitan municipality.”
24 months
“Achieve 24/7 reliable water supply to all urban areas within 24 months”
24hr
“Water & Lights First: 24hr team per ward, fix in 48hrs.”
90%
“Ensure 90% of villages have functional boreholes and reticulation by 2028.”
200m
“Functional taps within 200m per household.”
2028
“VIP toilets backlog eradicated by 2028.”
25
“At least 25 litres of safe drinking water, free, per person per day.”
90 days
“Conduct a full audit of water infrastructure within the first 90 days, including pipes, pump stations, reservoirs and related infrastructure.”
20%
“The manifesto sets a target of reducing reported water losses to below 20% within five years.”
24 hours
“Establish a rapid-response maintenance unit and respond to reported sewer blockages and spillages within 24 hours, with progress communicated to affected residents.”
18 months
“Prioritise replacing the remaining bucket toilets with proper waterborne sanitation within the first 18 months in office, subject to infrastructure and funding requirements.”
30%
“Ring-fence at least 30% of the water infrastructure budget for preventative maintenance and replacement of ageing pipes and pumps.”
40%
“cut 40% non-revenue loss, publish water results, protect uMngeni River from pollution.”
24/7
“Ensure 24/7 reliable supply in all 23 wards.”
Electricity and energy
150
“• Light Up Amantungwa: 150 solar streetlights in Year 1 around dark spots, alleys, water points, schools.”
4
“ARU will employ 4 workers in each ward and provide 1 vehicle per ward to ensure quick response and maintenance of streetlights and other electricity-related infrastructure.”
100 kWh
“° Increase free basic electricity for the poor to 100 kWh”
18 months
“Ensure all public facilities — clinics, schools, community halls — have backup power within 18 months”
30%
“We will also advocate for a 30% electricity subsidy for qualifying pensioners, orphans and widows, subject to eligibility rules and available funding.”
100%
“100% infill connections for Eskom backlog, solar high-masts in 10 crime hotspots per year.”
2029
“No household in darkness by 2029.”
50 kWh
“50 kWh of electricity, free, per indigent household per month.”
50kWh
“Provide 50kWh Free Basic Electricity per month to all qualifying indigent households, registered unemployed and pensioners - because a mining town that lost its mines cannot punish the unemployed.”
Roads and public transport
30%
“Mayibuye Municipality will economically empower local taxi associations and operators by pursuing at least 30% participation in suitable municipal transport opportunities—including scholar transport, employee transport and municipal events—subject to applicable procurement laws.”
8%
“spend at least 8% of the book value of property, plant and equipment annually on maintenance; and appoint experts and skilled tradesmen.”
2km
“• Build tar roads in all roads that is more than 2km”
90 days
“Conduct a full road network audit and publish a prioritised repair schedule within 90 days”
25 km
“The source manifesto proposes paving 25 km of township roads.”
14 days
“Potholes fixed in 14 days, grade gravel roads monthly, prioritize school/clinic routes”
48 hours
“Fix potholes, stormwater drains, and streetlights within 48 hours of reporting.”
Safety and policing
R3000
“R3000 stipend for CPF’s, street committees & joint patrols in every ward.”
50%
“• 50% reduction in crime through community safety”
10,000
“We will employ 10,000 metro police officers over the next five years”
24-hour
“Establishing a 24-hour Municipal Safety Coordination Centre in every metro, integrating Metro Police, SAPS coordination desks, transport security, critical infrastructure security (water, electricity, depots and substations), and CCTV and data monitoring.”
1,000
“committed to recruiting 1,000 new EMPD officers within the first 12 months in office”
12 months
“within the first 12 months in office”
20 minutes
“Enforce ambulance response time targets of a maximum of 20 minutes in urban areas and 30 minutes in rural areas.”
R600 million
“We propose allocating R600 million annually towards an intensified border-security programme, subject to a detailed implementation plan, parliamentary budget processes, available public resources and transparent financial oversight.”
100%
“KPIs: 100% of reported cases responded to within 24–48 hours.”
20%
“20% reduction in repeat offenses in first year.”
2
“Minimum 2 community workshops per ward per month.”
Jobs and the local economy
70%
“Ensure that 70% procurement goes to local SMMEs.”
80%
“ALM Targets 80% local Participation in Procurement ALM will fight for maximum participation of local communities in procurement by both municipalities and private sector players which may include but not limited to the following: • Government and municipal jobs”
70%
“6. ACCOUNTABILITY 70% local hiring rule, CV workshop every Friday, homework centre, uniform bank, 50 bursaries per year, quarterly public financial reports on notice boards and WhatsApp.”
6
“Any temporary must be permanently employed after six (6) months’ probation.”
30%
“Any mine, mall, or factory in an area must give 30% ownership, jobs, and business to that local community.”
30%
“30% of all municipal jobs and EPWP projects will be reserved for unernployed youth.”
5 years
“Outcome Goal: Significant reduction in youth unemployment within 5 years.”
10 000
“10 000 apprenticeships, learnerships and graduate internship commenced across ANC-led municipalities, and youth as primary beneficiaries of the one million work, training and enterprise opportunities.”
20%
“achieve youth (20%) women (40%) and people with disability (3%) enterprise share of municipal procurement and employment.”
50%
“•= Enact a government policy that compels government spending of at least 50% to be directed to local SMMEs to stimulate local economies and create a conducive environment for SMME growth.”
R10 million
“• Set aside all government contracts under R10 million purely for SMME’s.”
50%
“• Legislate that retailers source a minimum 50% of their produce from local emerging farmers in order to boost the market for emerging farmers.”
1%
“° Maintain and vigorously pursue the target of investing 1% of GDP into Research and Development”
100 days
“in every metro within the first 100 days, to bring business, finance, technology and entrepreneurship leaders directly into city government.”
1,000
“the 1,000 Township Businesses Programme, helping informal and small businesses formalise, access finance and enter supply chains;”
100 days
“BOSA has committed to appointing a Special Business Advisory Council within the first 100 days in office,”
500
“aim to create at least 500 youth jobs per municipality within the first term.”
24 months
“In the next 24 months, employ municipal workers directly to reduce dependence on labour brokers and tenders for key municipal functions.”
80%
“Allocate a minimum of 80% of municipal procurement to local SMMEs, cooperatives, and township enterprises involved in manufacturing related economic activities.”
80%
“Demand that financial institutions supply prescribed assets and ensure at least 80% of municipal procurement materials are locally sourced.”
40%
“Ensure that at least 40% of municipal employment opportunities are allocated to young people between the ages of 18 and 35, particularly in infrastructure, technical services, waste management, energy, water, and community services.”
50%
“Allocate at least 50% of municipal procurement opportunities to youth-owned businesses and cooperatives through targeted support, unbundling of contracts, and prompt payment systems.”
R5500
“• Ensure all People working on the local Business earn More than R5500 a month and are ensured by UIF.”
5,000
“GTCF commits: Within five years, Tsantsabane will achieve at least 5,000 new formal employment opportunities through targeted LED, mining beneficiation partnerships, and infrastructure-driven construction programmes.”
30%
“30% municipal procurement to local SMMEs.”
1000
“1000 EPWP/CWP jobs rotated fairly per ID, not per party.”
1,000+
“Create 1,000+ long-term jobs in maintenance, tech, and operations.”
70%
“Jobs, training & impact: 70% South African staff.”
30%
“Jobs, training & impact: 70% South African staff. 30% foreign professionals (prioritizing permanent residents and scarce skills).”
R4500
“Providing permanent jobs fall capable and willing workers at a basic salary of R4500, with training and skills opportunities.”
2%
“• Foster innovation and enhance competitiveness by increasing R&D investment to 2% GDP.”
100%
“Through conscription, we are the only party offering all school leavers 100% employment.”
100%
“Establish a Black Entrepreneurial Development Fund to support 100% black-owned businesses.”
70%
“70% local employment in municipal projects in both municipalities”
70%
“• 70% of all municipal tenders below R10 million will be reserved for Rand West residents.”
100 days
“Fill all critical service delivery vacancies within 100 days, with priority for Rand West residents.”
80%
“Legislate 80% local labor on all municipal and private sector projects.”
100%
“100% of RFQs under R500k and 70% of Tenders/RFPs to local businesses.”
500+
“creating 500+ direct jobs. Implement 30-Day Fast-Track Rezoning via a One-Stop Investment Desk.”
80%
“Reserve 80% construction jobs + 70% permanent retail jobs for Metsimaholo residents.”
100%
“Must prove 100% General Workers + 70% Skilled Labor are from Metsimaholo where available.”
40%
“40% of retail space for local SMMEs at subsidized rent.”
15 000
“Partner with the private sector to transfer commercial agricultural and other skills to 15 000 young people over 5 years.”
9000 jobs
“Create or facilitate 9000 jobs in waste and environmental-management systems, including recycling, waste recovery, environmental rehabilitation and related enterprises”
500
“Create a five-year pathway towards at least 500 junior, senior and master municipal artisans supported by technicians, technologists, engineers, foremen and supervisors.”
R2 million
“Begin with a R2 million first-year municipal business-grant envelope, with 80 percent for grants up to R25,000 and 20 percent for grants above R25,000 and up to R50,000.”
R2 million
“Use a R2 million first-year CBD revitalisation fund to activate viable premises and productive enterprises in priority commercial nodes, with an indicative average grant of R50,000.”
R1 million
“Begin municipal-farm and producer-cooperative support with a R1 million first-year envelope linked to land, water, governance, production, processing and real markets.”
R2 million
“Begin with a R2 million first-year Tourism Producers Masterclass cycle combining practical product development with R50,000 implementation grants for qualifying funded graduates.”
R50,000
“and R50,000 completion grants for qualifying funded producers.”
Rates, tariffs and municipal finance
R200
“introduce a Flat Rate fee for the poor and middle class of R200 per household, correct billing.”
30%
“Municipal debt owed to Eskom and Water Boards, and debt owed to municipalities, reduced by at least 30%.”
15%
“The EFF will continue to advocate in Parliament for the increase of this allocation to at least 15%, which would free up more resources for essential services like roads, water, electricity, and housing.”
8%
“• SPEND AT LEAST 8% OF THE BOOK VALUE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT ANNUALLY ON MAINTENANCE.”
2%
“Pay a 2% Community Development Levy into the RCP Youth & SMME Fund.”
Corruption, governance and accountability
18 months
“- Capable Government: We will achieve a clean audit in 18 months.”
80%
“Plans to remove 80% of Heads of Departments to create a more dynamic and efficient administration”
50%
“At least 50% of municipalities achieving clean/unqualified audit outcomes.”
50%
“Change the formula used to allocate funds to political parties from the represented political parties’ fund as follows: 50% of the fund to be distributed on an equal basis to all the represented parties, the other 50% to be distributed on the basis of proportional representation in the National Assembly.”
50%
“Goal: 50% reduction in GBV within five years.”
7
“KPIs: Complaints verified within 7 business days”
48 hours
“Warnings issued within 48 hours of confirmation”
3
“We will immediately reduce political staff in the Offices of the Executive Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Speaker and Chief Whip from 6-8 staff to a maximum of 3 per office.”
90 days
“We will report back to you every 90 days in your ward.”
Informal settlements and land
60 days
“Issue AMC Proof of Residence in 60 days.”
100 years
“Convert all title deeds for land not earmarked for expropriation into 100 years up to 150 years lease - depending on the investment already made in the land or is required for the productive use of the land”
5%
“Reserve between 5% and 10% of redistributed land specifically for persons living with disabilities, prioritising accessible agricultural support and equipment.”
2027/28
“Resolve land disputes involving traditional authorities and other legitimate claimants through lawful and structured processes by financial year 2027/28.”
Support for indigent households
90 days
“within 90 days of taking office by using integrated municipal indigent systems, while removing administrative barriers that prevent eligible households from accessing support.”
R10,000
“Ilizwe Nathi proposes a R10,000 monthly grant for qualifying senior citizens.”
R4,000
“Ilizwe Nathi proposes a R4,000 monthly grant for qualifying orphans to help meet essential needs and support their wellbeing.”
R1 558
“• Introduce an adequate Basic Income Grant above the poverty line of R1 558 for those who are not able to work.”
R760
“• Increase the Child Support Grant to the food poverty line of R760.”
R4500
“• Increase the old-age pension and the disability grant to the minimum wage of R4500 so that it guarantees a decent minimum standard of living for the aged and disabled.”
1%
“We shall take 1% of sales from profitable corporations towards a national lending bank for indigent entrepreneurs.”
Youth, sport, arts and libraries
100%
“We will implement an automatic Compulsory Merit Bursary covering 100% of registration and tuition fees for any student who obtains an 80% average or above in matric.”
R400
“Every Gazankulu Councillor or Pr councillor to donate school uniforms worth R400 to one child within their ward or municipality in each and every month for 5 years until their end of term, which will benefit 72 Kids per elected Councillor.”
100
“Bursary for 100 top matriculants from poor families.”
300
“up to 300 participants per session and a structured creative, industry, government, skills and networking programme.”
Other
R10,000
“Free Pre-school and crèches for all children whose parents earn under R10,000 per month and for all unemployed parents.”
24 hours
“All clinics in Mayibuye municipalities will be open 24 hours.”
24-hour
“Every Mayibuye municipality will establish an integrated 24-hour Service Delivery Command Centre capable of receiving and tracking complaints relating to water leaks, sewer spillages, potholes, electricity faults, illegal dumping, streetlights and other service failures.”
100 days
“Every ANC-led municipality will publish, in its first 100 days, a Ward Delivery Schedule: with all national and provincial public services and projects already funded and planned inside its boundary, with the responsible department and by project name and plan.”
8%
“Restore and maintain municipal infrastructure by investing at least 8% of the value of municipal assets in maintenance and renewal of water, sanitation, electricity, roads, stormwater systems and other essential infrastructure.”
8%
“At least 8% of the value of every municipality’s assets invested annually in infrastructure maintenance and renewal.”
100 days
“The first 100 days of an ARRC-led government would focus on establishing the foundations for implementation.”
5km
“Ensure that within a radius of 5km of rural towns there is a public healthcare facility with appropriately skilled staff that is able to provide secondary healthcare.”
6 months
“° Increase Maternity leave from 4 to 6 months on full salary to allow for proper development of children.”
50%
“Enforce a minimum 50% representation of women in municipal leadership, management, employment, procurement opportunities, and economic development programmes.”
R800.00
“Every Gazankulu councillor to donate Food Parcels worth R800.00 to 1 family/house hold for 5 years until end of their Office term, which will benefit 72 families per councillor.”
R800
“All Gazankulu Councillors must donate food parcels worth R800”
72-hour
“Establish a Community Complaints Management System with guaranteed 72-hour acknowledgement and 30-day resolution targets for service issues”
100
“Day 91-100: Monthly ward meetings begin.”
10 years
“That is why our rebuilding plan is divided into three practical phases over the next 10 years.”
R50,000
“No ward budget allocation, municipal project or community development initiative exceeding R50,000 shall be approved without: At least two public consultation meetings.”
R10,000
“All expenditure above R10,000 shall be disclosed.”
40%
“At least 40% of available infrastructure funding shall be directed towards: WATER LEAKS; ROAD REPAIRS; STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE; DRAINAGE SYSTEMS; SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE; PUBLIC FACILITIES.”
48 HOURS
“SERVICE STANDARDS: EMERGENCY REPAIRS: 48 HOURS.”
R50,000
“Community participation shall be mandatory for projects exceeding R50,000.”
30
“Implement 30-Day Fast-Track Rezoning via a One-Stop Investment Desk.”
R1 million
“Provide a R1 million equipment envelope for weekly Saturday-morning, under-10, multi-code grassroots sport with safeguarding, volunteers and progression routes.”
R100,000
“Run six heritage football tournaments at a R100,000 planning allocation each, six alternate-month under-19 tournaments with a R20,000 winner prize, and regular under-17 and under-15 development using vouchers, equipment or support rather than cash to minors.”
30
“Build M'buzi-in-a-Kraal as a 30-session Friday creative ecosystem at Eldorado Arts Centre, serving up to 300 participants per session through local role models, industry bodies, public agencies, skills and networking within a R1 million cycle.”
R7 million
“Use the R7 million Vaal River Carnival envelope as a distributed September platform for heritage, tourism and creative production, with about R6 million directed to events and producers and a progression route for M'buzi participants.”
R20,000
“six alternate-month under-19 tournaments with a R20,000 winner prize, and regular under-17 and under-15 development using vouchers, equipment or support rather than cash to minors.”
R1.2 million
“Structure monthly ward-committee engagement with municipal portfolios through a R1.2 million annual planning envelope based on ten engagements per month, twelve monthly cycles and a R10,000 ceiling per sitting.”
R10,000
“twelve monthly cycles and a R10,000 ceiling per sitting.”