The following speech extract was delivered during the 2018 State of the City Address by Mayor Herman Mashaba during a sitting of Council. Today marks the second State of the City Address under the multi-party coalition government. One thing I can assure you, is that a coalition government takes NOTHING for granted. We wake up…
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This DA-led coalition government is making great strides to bring better services to its most vulnerable residents. Money has been set aside and work has begun to bring water, electricity, sanitation and roads to 51 informal settlements over the next few years. 11 clinics will get extended hours so that residents can access healthcare in the evenings and on weekends. And the decision to fast-track the title deed delivery process is starting to pay off for the 3 900 residents who have been receiving ownership of a home that they can pass on to their children.
This is the City of Johannesburg’s vision for the term:
Collaboration
Every employee must adjust to the environment of a new coalition government.
Pro-poor
The City must be responsive and focus on the most deprived.
Economic Growth
We aim to grow the City’s economy by a minimum of 5%.
Skills Audit
Every employee must hold their position because of what they know, not who they know.
Stop Corruption
Former Gauteng HAWKS Head, Shadrack Sibiya will lead our new internal investigations unit, to combat public enemy number one.
Housing Maintenance
A list of all semi-completed housing units within the City will be produced so that our people can have houses to live in.
Housing List
For the first time in Johannesburg’s history, a housing list has been completed. This list will be available in government offices and on the City’s website.
Title Deeds
Title-deed delivery must be fast-tracked. In 2013 not a single title deed was handed out. Within a week, we had 2000 ready for processing.
Clinic Project
We have launched a pilot project for a clinic to operate for extended hours. Monday to Friday: 7am - 10pm, Saturdays: 7am - 1pm.
Inner City Revitalisation
We will bring world-class investment and development to the Inner City.
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Herman Mashaba
Newly elected Executive Mayor Herman Mashaba was born on August 26 1959 in GaRamotse, Hammanskraal, Gauteng. He is the founder of cosmetics company, Black Like Me, and is a renowned businessman having worked his way up from near-poverty to hold high-ranking positions in the property and real estate; consumer goods; building, construction and engineering; and…
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