Tikwana Youth Power manifesto summary

“• 2026 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION MANIFESTO 3 OUR VISION & TEN FLAGSHIP COMMITMENTS TYP's vision is a Tswelopele Local Municipality that is transparent, responsive, economically active, safe, service-oriented and accountable to every resident. 01 Clean Government & Anti-Corruption Prevent, detect, document and lawfully refer suspected corruption and financial misconduct. 02 No Political Interference Protect municipal administration and lawful investigations from improper political influence. 03 Reliable Basic Services Prioritise water, sanitation, electricity, roads, stormwater and waste management. 04 Transparent Municipal Finances Strengthen oversight of budgets, procurement, contracts, projects and audit action plans. 05 Jobs, Workers & Local Enterprise Support lawful employment, worker rights, skills, entrepreneurship and local economic development. 06 Agriculture & Farm-Worker Development Promote agricultural opportunity, food security, skills and support for farm workers and emerging farmers. 07 Land, Housing & Development Demand transparent processes for land, housing, title deeds, planning and basic services. 08 Youth, Women & Community Development Expand skills, enterprise, sport, culture and inclusive community programmes. 09 Community Safety & Lawful Cooperation Work with competent law-enforcement and community structures to strengthen safety and protect public assets. 10 Accountable Representatives Make reporting back, measurable targets and public performance tracking part of the political mandate.”

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“The Constitution also requires municipalities to structure administration, budgeting and planning to prioritise basic community needs and development. [1] We therefore propose a municipality where public resources are treated as public trust; where residents can question decisions without political gatekeeping; where councillors report back to their communities; and where allegations of corruption are handled through evidence, lawful investigation and appropriate oversight rather than rumour. A NOTE ON ACCOUNTABILITY TYP will distinguish between an allegation, an investigation, an administrative finding and a criminal conviction. We will not present unproven accusations as established facts.”

“Where credible information indicates possible wrongdoing, it should be documented and referred to the institution legally empowered to investigate it. This approach is especially important because the Auditor-General's 2024–25 local-government report identified continuing weaknesses in financial and performance management, procurement and contract management, and consequence management. [2] OUR STANDARD Public office is a responsibility to the people — not a privilege over the people.”

“• 2026 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION MANIFESTO 3 OUR VISION & TEN FLAGSHIP COMMITMENTS TYP's vision is a Tswelopele Local Municipality that is transparent, responsive, economically active, safe, service-oriented and accountable to every resident. 01 Clean Government & Anti-Corruption Prevent, detect, document and lawfully refer suspected corruption and financial misconduct. 02 No Political Interference Protect municipal administration and lawful investigations from improper political influence. 03 Reliable Basic Services Prioritise water, sanitation, electricity, roads, stormwater and waste management. 04 Transparent Municipal Finances Strengthen oversight of budgets, procurement, contracts, projects and audit action plans. 05 Jobs, Workers & Local Enterprise Support lawful employment, worker rights, skills, entrepreneurship and local economic development. 06 Agriculture & Farm-Worker Development Promote agricultural opportunity, food security, skills and support for farm workers and emerging farmers. 07 Land, Housing & Development Demand transparent processes for land, housing, title deeds, planning and basic services. 08 Youth, Women & Community Development Expand skills, enterprise, sport, culture and inclusive community programmes. 09 Community Safety & Lawful Cooperation Work with competent law-enforcement and community structures to strengthen safety and protect public assets. 10 Accountable Representatives Make reporting back, measurable targets and public performance tracking part of the political mandate.”