South African Residents Association manifesto summary

South African Residents Association · 2026 local government elections

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AI-written summary of the party’s own manifesto. Each point links to its page.

Build infrastructure programmes that support housing in partnership with DFIs, government departments, and private investors. p.4

Provide free water and sanitation to schools and clinics in rural and disadvantaged communities. p.2
Deliver efficient, effective and sustainable municipal services for water and sanitation. p.2
Improve the utilisation of sewerage and mining water systems with relevant institutions. p.2
Reduce water losses and improve the reliability of water infrastructure with water authorities. p.2
Prioritise water and sanitation in infrastructure programmes with various partners. p.4

Establish good working relations with ESKOM and support the protection of ESKOM infrastructure. p.6
Work with SAPS, ESKOM, private security, traditional authorities and other stakeholders to combat vandalism, theft, and criminality affecting infrastructure. p.6

Not addressed in this manifesto.

Not addressed in this manifesto.

Put in place comprehensive safety, security and disaster management programmes for residents, businesses and investors. p.6
Work with SAPS, ESKOM, private security, traditional authorities and other stakeholders to combat vandalism, theft and criminality. p.6
Establish good working relations with ESKOM and support the protection of ESKOM infrastructure. p.6
Use improved safety and security to attract fixed investment into Lepelle-Nkumpi and Capricorn District. p.6

Create or facilitate 9000 jobs in waste and environmental-management systems, including recycling and waste recovery. p.3
Provide practical support to SMMEs and emerging local businesses and cooperatives. p.3
Review and implement a comprehensive Local Economic Development (LED) Strategy. p.3
Promote partnerships to mobilise investment and ensure major developments generate local jobs and business opportunities. p.6
Pursue a new model of developmental local government focused on job-creation and SMME support. p.1

Build infrastructure that unlocks economic opportunity through partnerships with DFIs, government departments, and private investors. p.4
Prioritise infrastructure supporting agriculture, mining, tourism, SMMEs, housing, water, sanitation, digital connectivity, sport, recreation, and the arts. p.4
Explore innovative financing models to accelerate infrastructure delivery without unsustainable pressure on the municipal budget. p.4

Eradicate corruption, fraud, maladministration, and wasteful expenditure. p.4
Recover public money lost through corruption and waste wherever legally permissible. p.4
Dismantle the culture of fear, intimidation, and victimisation within Lepelle-Nkumpi Municipality. p.4
Eliminate nepotism, favouritism, and tribalism in workplaces. p.4
Strengthen accountability of political office-bearers, officials, contractors, and service providers. p.4

Not addressed in this manifesto.

Not addressed in this manifesto.

Ensure compliance with the Spatial Development Framework and Land Use Management Scheme. p.5
Strengthen and establish effective enforcement of SPLUMA and municipal land-use by-laws. p.5
Resolve land disputes involving traditional authorities and other legitimate claimants by financial year 2027/28. p.5
Establish constructive working relationships between Municipal Council and Traditional Authorities. p.5
Ensure traditional authorities participate meaningfully in development affecting their communities. p.5

Not addressed in this manifesto.