Afrika Mayibuye manifesto summary

Afrika Mayibuye Movement · 2026 local government elections

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Will accelerate access to serviced land, housing opportunities, informal-settlement upgrading, title deeds, and integrated human settlements close to economic opportunities. p.34
Will establish social housing companies in all municipalities. p.34
Will upgrade informal settlements towards dignified housing and explore unused buildings for social housing. p.35
Will establish transparent community communication around housing projects and development priorities. p.35
Says it has already pledged to accelerate housing and land release. p.103

Will provide clean and reliable water for all and maintain wastewater treatment plants, building new ones where needed. p.22
Will eliminate prolonged water interruptions, repair leaks, and expand bulk infrastructure to protect water sources. p.22
Will eradicate bucket toilets and unsafe sanitation, rehabilitate wastewater treatment plants, and repair sewer networks. p.23
Will establish rapid-response teams for major water failures and sewer blockages, ensuring clear communication. p.23
Will develop multiple sources of water security, including boreholes, rainwater harvesting systems, and community reservoirs. p.72

Will expand reliable electricity access, maintain municipal distribution networks, reduce outages, and develop renewable energy capacity. p.26
Will implement a preventive maintenance programme for municipal electricity infrastructure to reduce avoidable outages. p.26
Will establish clear service standards for faults, including response times and public performance information. p.78
Will diversify electricity supply to reduce vulnerability to national electricity failures, including municipal renewable-energy projects. p.78
Will reprioritise budgets to increase funding for electricity maintenance and infrastructure. p.50

Mayibuye Municipalities will build and strengthen a public transport system in partnership with the taxi industry and establish a Municipal Owned Bus Company. p.29
Mayibuye will improve taxi and bus facilities, roads, pedestrian infrastructure, and transport access for rural communities. p.29
Mayibuye Municipality will repair and maintain roads used by taxis, including pothole repairs and upgrading dangerous intersections. p.30
Mayibuye will implement permanent programmes for road construction, pothole repair, and stormwater systems in all areas. p.33
Mayibuye will establish a One Road Network approach to monitor and maintain all roads within its municipalities. p.60

Guarantee regular refuse collection, eliminate illegal dumping, expand recycling, and clean public spaces. p.34
Introduce reliable waste-collection schedules and monitor collection performance. p.34
Formalise the 'waste surfers industry' to create employment and support local enterprises. p.34
Establish education programmes against illegal dumping and provide waste-disposal facilities. p.34
Secure refuse removal through community-agreed interim solutions while permanent infrastructure is installed. p.86

Will support local community security organisations and strengthen municipal policing with by-law enforcement, street lighting, CCTV, and community safety partnerships. p.26
Will strengthen lawful municipal policing and by-law enforcement through professional training and accountable management. p.27
Will establish specialised municipal police units to fight drugs, illegal immigration, and building hijackings. p.27

Mayibuye Municipalities will create jobs directly and convert EPWP and CWP to full-time employment contracts. p.14
Mayibuye will develop ward-based Local Economic Development Plans to identify local resources and employment opportunities. p.39
Mayibuye will establish a municipal investment and business facilitation desk to assist local entrepreneurs and informal traders. p.39
Mayibuye will create partnerships with businesses and training institutions to expand apprenticeships and work opportunities. p.19
Mayibuye will support township enterprises and establish local economic hubs linking entrepreneurs to training and markets. p.40 p.84

Will institute a revenue shortfall alert system to track spending and income over three to five years. p.44
Will improve revenue by accurate billing, better collection rates, and recovery of debt owed to municipalities. p.50
Will cancel historical debts for indigent and child-headed households and improve billing accuracy. p.59
Will ensure mines pay for municipal services and infrastructure they consume, and negotiate local procurement agreements. p.68
Will localise procurement to benefit small contractors and emerging enterprises from municipal spending. p.84 p.85

Abolish unnecessary tender-based approaches to critical services. p.43
Conduct lifestyle audits of all public representatives. p.43
Implement a zero-tolerance approach to corruption at any level. p.43
Introduce transparent integrity and accountability mechanisms. p.43
Strengthen whistle-blower protection and reporting mechanisms for suspected corruption. p.43

Will accelerate access to serviced land, housing opportunities, informal-settlement upgrading, and title deeds close to economic opportunities. p.34
Will upgrade informal settlements towards dignified housing and prioritise basic infrastructure like roads, water, and sanitation. p.35
Will take full responsibility for the geographic space occupied by residents and move rapidly from basic emergency services. p.85
Aims for dignified, serviced, and economically integrated communities instead of perpetual informality. p.86
Will establish transparent community communication around housing projects and development priorities. p.35

Will ensure low-income households gain reliable access to free basic services. p.35
Will review indigent-registration systems to help vulnerable households access municipal assistance. p.35
Will establish ward-based assistance points for residents to understand and apply for indigent benefits. p.35
Will cancel all historical debts for indigent and child-headed households. p.59
Will make maximum lawful use of rebates, reductions, and exemptions for indigent households and those in economic hardship. p.59

Will strengthen municipal policing and by-law enforcement through professional training and accountable management. p.27
Will prioritise prevention and enforcement against illegal dumping, unsafe public spaces, and unlawful trading practices. p.27
Will establish specialised municipal police units to combat drugs, illegal immigration, and building hijackings. p.27
Will support local community security organisations and strengthen by-law enforcement with street lighting and CCTV in crime hotspots. p.26

Will build and maintain local sports fields, parks, libraries, and community halls, and develop programmes for local history and creative talent. p.48
Will establish community programmes to support local sporting, artistic, and cultural talent. p.48
Will equip municipal libraries and community centres with computers, charging points, and reliable connectivity, and extend opening hours during examinations. p.53
Will establish a municipal desk to assist youth with college applications, bursaries, and apprenticeships. p.53
Will reinstate underutilised community halls, swimming pools, and public libraries. p.48