Ward: 80 Johannesburg Region A
Melody Hlatshwayo
Councillor Melody Hlatshwayo represents Ward 80 in Region A, Johannesburg, which covers Rabie Ridge, Kanana, and surrounding extensions. She is a member of the African National Congress (ANC).
What Your Councillor Can and Can’t Do
Councillor Responsibilities (Can Do):
• Represent residents’ concerns in council meetings.
• Facilitate communication between the community and municipal structures.
• Monitor service delivery in the ward (water, electricity, refuse collection).
• Help resolve local issues like streetlights, potholes, illegal dumping.
• Mobilize community participation in Integrated Development Plans (IDPs).
• Report service delivery failures to the relevant municipal departments.
Outside Councillor’s Direct Control (Handled by Mayor/MEC Committees):
• Approving municipal budgets and large infrastructure projects.
• Setting city‑wide policies and by‑laws.
• Managing municipal staff and departments.
• Decisions on housing allocations, school placements, or provincial health services.
• High‑level contracts, tenders, and procurement.
• Strategic planning for the entire metro/province.
Why This Matters
• Transparency: Residents know exactly what to expect from their councillor.
• Fair Accountability: Councillors aren’t unfairly blamed for issues outside their scope.
• Education: Helps citizens understand how local government works.
• Engagement: Encourages residents to raise the right issues with the right office
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