Alliance for Social Equity manifesto summary

Housing and title deeds

Not addressed in this manifesto.

Water and sanitation

• Introduce real-time water monitoring systems to detect leakages. p.1
• Invest in boreholes and water reservoirs for drought resilience. Outcome Goal: Reliable 24/7 water access for all communities within 3–5 years. p.1
• Establish a Rapid Response Water Maintenance Unit in every region. p.1
• Conduct an independent municipal water audit within 90 days of governance. p.1
• Partner with private sector engineers for infrastructure rehabilitation. p.1

Electricity and energy

• Support municipal-level renewable energy projects (solar farms). p.1
• Install smart meters to reduce electricity theft. p.1
• Introduce incentives for households adopting solar systems. p.1
• Upgrade aging transformers and substations to reduce load disruptions. p.1
• Partner with independent power producers (IPPs). p.1

Roads and public transport

• Allocate ring-fenced budgets for road repairs. p.3
• Establish a Municipal Roads Maintenance Task Force. p.3

Waste and refuse collection

Not addressed in this manifesto.

Safety and policing

• Deploy joint anti-drug task teams with law enforcement. p.2
• Crack down on drug trafficking networks to reduce drug-related crime and empower rehabilitated youth. p.2

Jobs and the local economy

• Prioritize local employment in public projects. p.2
• Create employment-linked recovery programs. p.2
• Incentivize private sector job creation. p.3
• Employ local youth in road rehabilitation programs. p.3
• Promote agricultural and township economy projects. Outcome Goal: Significant reduction in youth unemployment within 5 years. p.3

Rates, tariffs and municipal finance

• Allocate ring-fenced budgets for road repairs. p.3

Corruption, governance and accountability

• Enforce zero tolerance for corruption. p.3
• Conduct an independent municipal water audit within 90 days of governance. p.1
• Establish community oversight committees for public service delivery. p.3
• Implement a Public Service Performance Scorecard system. p.3
• Enforce strict accountability on water contractors and contractor performance standards. p.1p.3

Informal settlements and land

Not addressed in this manifesto.

Support for indigent households

Not addressed in this manifesto.

By-law and municipal law enforcement

Not addressed in this manifesto.

Youth, sport, arts and libraries

Not addressed in this manifesto.