Eighteen Twelve Movement manifesto summary

Eighteen Twelve Movement · 2026 local government elections

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Housing and title deeds

Commit to fair housing allocation for all families. p.5
Commit to upgrading informal settlements. p.5
Commit to improved sanitation in housing areas. p.5
Commit to better refuse collection services. p.5
Commit to transparent housing waiting lists. p.5

Water and sanitation

Fix ageing water pipelines to restore efficient service delivery and reduce water losses caused by leaks. p.2
Improve sanitation as part of providing basic services for all communities. p.5

Electricity and energy

Upgrade electricity substations. p.3
Improve maintenance planning for electricity services. p.3

Roads and public transport

Not addressed in this manifesto.

Waste and refuse collection

Improve refuse collection efficiency. p.7
Remove illegal dumping. p.7
Expand recycling. p.7
Commit to better refuse collection. p.5

Safety and policing

No summary for this topic. Here are the manifesto’s own words instead.

“* Support local procurement. * Create municipal public works programmes. * Encourage investment. * Develop township economies. * Support informal traders. * Reduce unnecessary administrative barriers for businesses. + Expand skills development. + Partner with industry to create apprenticeships. Young people deserve opportunities not unemployment. 4, SAFER COMMUNITIES Every family deserves to live without fear. We will work closely with SAPS, Metro Police, Community Policing Forums and neighbourhood watches to strengthen crime prevention. Our priorities include: * Increased visible policing. - Better street lighting. * CCTV expansion. + Safer parks.”

View in manifesto (PDF page 4)

“+ Improved emergency coordination. * Stronger by-law enforcement. * Community safety forums. Crime cannot become normal. 5. MODERN INFRASTRUCTURE Infrastructure creates economic growth. 1812 will invest in:”

View in manifesto (PDF page 4)

“1812 believes that every child deserves to grow up free from violence and every family deserves to live in peace. We will: * Work closely with SAPS, Metro Police and Community Policing Forums to combat gangrelated crime. + Advocate for specialised anti- gang operations in affected areas. * Improve street lighting, CCTV coverage and environmental design to make communities safer. * Support initiatives to reduce the circulation of illegal firearms.”

View in manifesto (PDF page 9)

Jobs and the local economy

Support local procurement and create municipal public works programmes to boost the local economy. p.4
Encourage investment and develop township economies to enhance economic growth. p.4
Expand skills development and partner with industry to create apprenticeships for young people. p.4
Promote entrepreneurship and support youth-owned businesses to foster economic participation. p.6
Create digital innovation hubs and improve access to training opportunities for job seekers. p.6

Rates, tariffs and municipal finance

Reduce wasteful expenditure and improve budgeting to ensure value for money for every taxpayer. p.8
Protect maintenance budgets and increase financial transparency. p.8
Publish understandable financial reports and strengthen internal financial controls. p.8

Corruption, governance and accountability

Strengthen procurement oversight and publish municipal tenders to combat corruption. p.3
Conduct independent forensic investigations and protect whistleblowers to ensure accountability. p.3
Recover public funds lost through corruption where legally possible. p.3
Improve budgeting, reduce wasteful expenditure, and increase financial transparency. p.8
Govern with integrity, transparency, and accountability to restore confidence in local government. p.11

Informal settlements and land

Commit to upgrading informal settlements. p.5
Commit to fair housing allocation. p.5
Commit to improved sanitation in communities. p.5
Commit to better refuse collection services. p.5
Commit to providing basic services for all communities. p.5

Support for indigent households

No summary for this topic. Here are the manifesto’s own words instead.

“* Roads : Bridges * Sidewalks + Stormwater systems * Public buildings * Libraries * Community halls * Sports facilities * Public parks Preventative maintenance saves money and protects infrastructure. 6. HOUSING AND BASIC SERVICES Every family deserves dignity. We commit to: + Fair housing allocation. + Upgrading informal settlements. * Improved sanitation. * Better refuse collection. + Basic services for all communities. + Transparent housing waiting lists.”

View in manifesto (PDF page 5)

By-law and municipal law enforcement

Strengthen by-law enforcement. p.4

Youth, sport, arts and libraries

Upgrade sports facilities and expand arts and culture programmes. p.6
Promote entrepreneurship and increase learnerships for young people. p.6
Create digital innovation hubs and support youth-owned businesses. p.6
Expand municipal libraries and create study centres. p.7
Improve internet access where feasible and support after-school programmes. p.7

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