Today’s State of the Capital Address by ActionSA Tshwane Executive Mayor, Nasiphi Moya, shows that the City is moving in the right direction after many years of neglect.
Our capital continues to stand as the exception in a sea of broken metros and failed service delivery, thanks to the efforts of a credible and capable Mayor, as well as the multi-party coalition which she leads.
Following years of financial mismanagement and ruin, Tshwane now sits in an improved fiscal condition. The first fully funded budget since 2021 has been delivered, debt to Eskom has been reduced by over R2 billion, and cash-backed reserves have grown from R835 million to over R1.9 billion, with further growth projected.
The City’s financial position has stabilised. The current ratio has improved from 0.4 in the 2023/24 financial year to 0.72 in 2024/25, and is projected to reach 0.86 in 2025/26. Cash-to-cost coverage has also strengthened, increasing from approximately 17 days to 25 days, reflecting a more stable and resilient cash position.
Capital investments are budgeted to increase by 25%, whilst water tankering will be reduced by 79%, security services by 17%, and overall contracted services by 4.4%. This is a crucial part of the effort to build internal capacity and keep tenderpreneurs out. Over 120 vehicles have been procured to further bolster internal service delivery capacity. Also worth noting is the settling of the 3.5% wage increase dispute with municipal unions, which previously crippled the capital through prolonged strike action.
The increased quality of governance has seen investor confidence concurrently increase. R86 billion in pledged investments were secured at the inaugural Tshwane Investment Summit, with some of those funds already flowing into the city. The verified investment pipeline has grown from R1.4 billion to nearly R12 billion. The City’s improving financial and governance position has also translated into better audit outcomes, with the number of qualification areas reduced from six to two.
Targeted infrastructure precinct projects are already in development. The redevelopment of the Tshwane Fresh Produce Market promises to create more than 7,000 housing opportunities, while continued investment in the automotive manufacturing sector reinforces Tshwane’s role as an industrial hub. New trader facilities are being developed in Marabastad, which will see the addition of 65 trading spaces.
Infrastructure delivery continues to accelerate. More than 28 kilometres of pipes have been replaced, over 220 kilometres of roads have been resurfaced, and the procurement of jetpatcher machinery has enabled faster and more efficient pothole repairs. The Bon Accord Asphalt Plant has been restored and now produces up to 220 tonnes of asphalt per hour, strengthening the City’s ability to maintain its road network.
Over 3,800 households have been moved into permanent serviced stands, and over 1,700 title deeds have been issued, restoring dignity and security of tenure to residents.
The Capital is also prioritising safety and security. By-law enforcement operations have been intensified, over 200 TMPD officers are in the pipeline to be recruited, and coordinated operations are actively targeting and disrupting organised crime, drug networks, and illegal activity across the capital. Since October 2025, over 19,000 tonnes of illegally dumped waste have been cleared and more than 300 clean-up activations have taken place.
In healthcare, the pilot project to extend operating hours at the Olievenhoutbosch Clinic has enabled nearly 7,000 additional patients to access care after hours, improving access for working families and vulnerable residents.
These mark but a few of the achievements of this multi-party coalition, which has proven that local government is not just capable of working, but excelling. This undeniable progress has been met with humility from the Mayor and her team, who recognise that residents no longer want to settle for the bare minimum.
Importantly, the Mayor has been clear that this progress is far from complete, and that residents rightly expect continued improvement in their daily lives.
What has been demonstrated, is that Tshwane is no longer on the Brink. This credible and capable coalition serves the interests of residents first, and we are confident that the work of Dr Moya will compel residents to endorse her continued leadership for a further five years come November 2026.
ActionSA Herman Mashaba: Remains the face and President of the party.
Pitfall Whiskers
Van der Merwe goes to Paris to watch the Boks take on the Brits at the world cup.
Whilst in Paris, he walks around, gaping and staring at everything – so much so that he walks smack bang into a fire hydrant which hits him so hard on the family jewels that he has to be rushed to hospital where the doctors tell him they have to remove his testicles.
Van goes berserk, he bites and snarls at every one and he won\’t let anybody within 10 metres of him. Eventually they find a South African doctor in the hospital and get him to talk to Van.
He walks up to Van and tells him \”Hey Van, die ouens moet jou knaters uithaal.\”
Van replies \”O, okay, ek dog die bliksems wil my test tickets vat.\”
Trixie Doodle
The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese