“It is an honour to rise to deliver this address on behalf of a multiparty coalition government comprising the ANC, EFF, ActionSA, AIC, DOP, PA, ATM, PAC, COPE, IFP and GOOD. This coalition brings together different ideologies, voices and perspectives and reflects a shared commitment to improving the daily lives of our residents and restoring trust in this City,” said the Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Cllr Nasiphi Moya, when delivering the 2026 State of the Capital Address at the Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Building at the University of South Africa on 16 April 2026.
The Executive Mayor indicated that the work for the past year was organised around six clear priorities. “These priorities reflect the reality that a capable City is built through systems that work together. Financial stability provides the foundation for everything we seek to achieve as a City. A growing economy strengthens that foundation by expanding revenue and creating opportunity. That growth depends on infrastructure that is maintained and able to support it. It also depends on a city that is safe, clean and functional in the everyday experience of its residents. At the same time, social services ensure that those most in need are supported and that no community is left behind. All of this depends on strong governance and responsive customer care, so that the system works as it should and residents can see and feel the difference in their daily lives.”
The following main points for each priority were delivered in the State of the Capital Address:
Priority 1: Financial stability and revenue enhancement
- Budgeting: Tabled the first fully funded adjustment budget since June 2021
- Cash reserves: Increased cash-backed reserves by 128%, growing from R835 million to over R1,9 billion
- Debt management: Reduced Eskom-related debt by approximately 29% (nearly R2 billion)
- Revenue collection: Intensified collection through Tshwane Ya Tima and introduced a Debt Relief Scheme that wrote off over R4,3 billion for 85 000 indigent households
- Efficiency: Improved creditor payment turnaround times from 23 days to 43 days and increased meter accuracy to 90%
Priority 2: Economic revitalisation and investment attraction
- Strategy: Adopted the Tshwane Economic Revitalisation Strategy to target 3,9% economic growth rate by 2029
- Investment: Secured R86 billion in pledges at the September 2025 Tshwane Investment Summit, including R70 billion for energy independence
- Urban renewal: Reclaiming “bad buildings” for repurposing into student accommodation and affordable housing
- Job creation: Created over 14 000 work opportunities through the Expanded Public Works Programme
- Industrial support: Sustained high-level manufacturing, notably at BMW Group Plant Rosslyn, which produced its 100 000th fourth generation BMW X3 in March 2026
Priority 3: Infrastructure development and service delivery
- Water: Introduced a Water Stabilisation Plan, replaced over 28 km of pipe and invested R2 billion in water and sanitation
- Electricity: Implemented a phased Electricity Stabilisation Plan and completed major upgrades at Kwagga Substation and Wildebees Infeed Station
- Roads: Repaired over 14 000 potholes and resurfaced more than 220 km of roads
- Housing: Adopted the Informal Settlements Management Policy in February 2026 and issued 1 769 title deeds to residents
Priority 4: A safe and clean city
- Policing: Hiring over 200 new Tshwane Metro Police Department officers and executed 231 specialised crime prevention interventions in late 2025
- Asset protection: Adopted an Integrated Asset Protection Strategy to actively secure critical energy and water infrastructure
- Waste management: Maintained 99,99% waste collection coverage and removed over 18 750 tons of illegally dumped waste
- Emergency services: Invested R65,1 million in new emergency vehicles and appointed 39 new firefighters
Priority 5: Social services and community well-being
- Indigent support: Registered 130 170 households for indigent support to ensure access to basic services
- Healthcare: All 24 City-managed primary healthcare clinics maintained Ideal Clinic status and extended clinic hours were piloted at Olievenhoutbosch Clinic
- Substance abuse: Sustained 68% retention rate for opioid substitution therapy through the Community Oriented Substance Use Programme
- Food security: The municipal food bank assisted over 2 058 households
Priority 6: Strengthening governance and customer care
Disciplinary and consequence management
- Total cases received:326 misconduct cases were processed
- Finalised investigations:174 of these cases have been brought to closure
- Dismissals:36 cases resulted in the dismissal of officials, affirming that misconduct carries enforceable consequences
Accountability and financial recovery
Financial recovery recommendations: During Quarter 1, formal recommendations exceeded R145 million to safeguard public resources
- Incident reporting: In Quarter 3 alone, 506 incidents were reported through formal channels, including the fraud hotline and internal systems
- Audit impact: Through the implementation of the Audit Outcome Remedial Action Plan, the City achieved the following:
- Reduced Eskom debt by R1,1 billion
- Increased cash reserves to R2,3 billion
- Invested R15,2 million specifically to curb water losses
Internal capacity and human resources
- Strategic recruitment: 134 positions have been filled to address critical capacity gaps
- Active recruitment: A further 108 posts are currently under active recruitment to restore institutional strength
- Insourcing success: 75 cleaners have been formally brought into the City’s workforce
- Future insourcing: A second intake of 100 personnel is planned to follow the initial group
- Fleet and operations
- 120 new vehicles have been deployed to improve frontline responsiveness
- R12 million was generated through the auction of redundant assets and reinvested into fleet renewal