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Johannesburg – Ward 79

Ward: 79 Johannesburg Region A

Thompson Maluleka

Councillor Thompson Maluleka (ANC) represents Ward 79 in Ivory Park, Region A, Johannesburg. He is focused on service delivery in dense township areas, engaging residents on issues like housing, refuse collection, and community safety. community’s representative in council

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

Oversight
Approval 74%
Councillor Responsiveness
Ideal 86%
Representation
Excelletn 95%
Community Engagement
Excellent 87%
Transparency
Excellent 98%

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