Ilizwe Nathi manifesto summary

Ilizwe Nathi · 2026 local government elections

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Advocate for responsible use of public infrastructure to establish temporary shelters and expand access to permanent housing. p.26
Empower South Africans to access residential land and build homes according to their needs, moving towards serviced residential plots. p.29
Pursue a fair land-access programme to expand ownership and address historical land inequalities. p.29
Retain housing assistance for vulnerable groups, including older persons and low-income households, based on individual needs. p.30
Explore lawful mechanisms for acquiring privately owned land for redistribution and residential development. p.30

Expand free basic water access to every household, subject to sustainable funding and applicable laws. p.8
Prioritise repairing leaking pipes and damaged infrastructure to strengthen water supply reliability. p.8
Strengthen water-quality monitoring and ensure timely responses to suspected contamination. p.8
Establish a dedicated 24-hour communication service for reporting water issues. p.8
Strengthen support programmes for low-income households to access essential water services fairly. p.8

Propose reducing electricity costs to consumers by up to 50%, subject to assessments. p.9
Advocate for a 30% electricity subsidy for qualifying pensioners, orphans and widows, subject to eligibility rules. p.9
Improve electricity infrastructure maintenance and reduce avoidable losses. p.9
Publish an initial service-delivery action plan and set practical targets for repairs and maintenance. p.33
Pursue costed implementation plans for major commitments, including electricity relief. p.34

Prioritise access to roads in residential plots allocation processes, subject to feasibility and funding. p.30

Ensure reliable refuse collection and proper cleaning and maintenance programmes. p.13
Create local employment opportunities through lawful cleaning contracts. p.13
Continue recycling and waste-reduction initiatives. p.13
Improve drainage maintenance and enforcement against illegal dumping. p.13
Ensure better upkeep of parks, roadsides, and public spaces. p.13

Strengthen cooperation with the South African Police Service and community policing forums to improve public safety and accountability. p.10
Pursue a coordinated community-safety programme focused on crime prevention and safer public spaces. p.11
Support victims and families affected by violent crime through appropriate referral services. p.10 p.11
Improve coordination between municipal safety services and SAPS to address local crime hotspots. p.11 p.14
Introduce awareness campaigns in schools and communities to educate about the dangers of drug abuse. p.15

Create local economic opportunities, promote skills development, and support lawful employment of South African citizens. p.6
Support small businesses, cooperatives, and local entrepreneurs, and improve access to municipal business information. p.11
Expand employment opportunities, especially for young people and unemployed residents. p.11
Link job-creation programmes to funding, project plans, and measurable employment outcomes. p.11
Ensure local employment opportunities through lawful cleaning contracts and maintenance programmes. p.13

Introduce stronger financial oversight with independent verification and clear audit trails. p.24 p.25
Advocate for transparent procurement to prevent favouritism and ensure value for public money. p.24 p.25
Pursue legal processes to recover unlawfully obtained public funds. p.25
Publish transparent budgets and expenditure reporting for major proposals. p.34
Improve revenue collection while treating vulnerable households fairly. p.34

Strengthen lawful cooperation with SAPS and other authorities to prevent crime and protect communities from corruption and fraud. p.14
Introduce financial oversight, independent verification, and clear audit trails to promote public accountability. p.24
Adopt a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and ensure investigations for suspected wrongdoing. p.24
Promote safe reporting channels for whistleblowers and monitor contractor performance for accountability. p.24
Commit to protecting public resources and pursuing legal processes to recover unlawfully obtained funds. p.25

Not addressed in this manifesto.

Strengthen transparent indigent-support programmes to help low-income households access essential water services with dignity and fairness. p.8
Work towards expanding free basic water to every household, subject to sustainable funding and applicable laws. p.8
Prioritise repairing leaking pipes and damaged infrastructure to protect water resources and strengthen supply reliability. p.8
Expand reliable water access in underserved communities. p.8

Improve transparency in municipal asset management and ensure enforcement follows due process, protecting constitutional rights. p.14
Promote compliance with building regulations, fire safety requirements, zoning rules, public health standards, and municipal bylaws. p.18
Pursue clear service-delivery standards and accessible complaint-reporting channels with tracking for service requests. p.14

Not addressed in this manifesto.