The municipal by-elections for a new councillor for Ward 87 will be taking place on August 28.
Ward 87 in the City of Johannesburg Municipality, with 17 451 registered voters, became vacant after the resignation of Bridget Steer. The voting stations will be open from 07:00 until 21:00.
The elections will be conducted by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and will take place in five different voting stations: Greenside Primary School, Hope Church Auckland Park, Parktown High School For Girls, Melpark Primary School, and Holy Family College.
Special voting will take place at voting stations, as well as through home visits, on August 27 between 08:00 and 17:00.
The candidates who will be battling it out are:
Aphelele Manyana of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF):
• Manyana promises that the EFF will combat frequent power outages and ensure that events like the Braamfontein fires are prevented through proactive measures,
• The EFF will address cable theft and vandalism by enhancing security around electricity infrastructure, and
• The EFF will collaborate with the MMC for Public Safety to deploy more police officers on the streets, restoring safety and security in Ward 87.
Kyle Jacobs of the Democratic Alliance (DA):
• Jacobs’ first priority will be to address the water supply issues. There are projects under construction and plans in the pipeline to upgrade and expand the capacity of the water infrastructure that supplies Ward 87.
• His second priority is the major issue of vagrants and crime, and he has already had several engagements with JMPD who have heeded his calls to assist with vagrants occupying private and public spaces illegally.
• His third priority is addressing problematic properties and non-compliant zoning issues. He met with Development Planning and is working with law enforcement on properties that are non-compliant with zoning regulations and infringe on the rights of other residents.
Walleen Lee Mostert of the African National Congress (ANC):
• Mostert put her hand up to be a candidate because she wants to be the change she wants to see in her community.
• As a candidate, she also wants to have a different vision from the rest of the country because Ward 87 is multi-diverse.
• As the ANC candidate she promises safe communities and safe lives.
• She also promises a capable and honest government.
Malik Dasoo of Rise Mzansi:
• Dasoo says that Rise nominated him because they recognize that we need new leaders who are competent and have the technical proficiency to understand problems and solutions.
• Ward 87 needs leaders who genuinely care for residents and families and ultimately needs people who want to serve, which is not what we’ve had to date.
• Rise Mzansi promises great service delivery in a united community which means dealing with service delivery issues and implementing long-term plans with expertise and visions for the community.
These are the candidates that either came forward or were available for comment. More candidates may appear on the ballot.
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