Tshwane — Tshwane Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, offered a positive outlook on her first 100 days in charge, saying she has been able to turn the city’s fortunes around.
Moya was appointed as Tshwane mayor in October 2024 as she took over the reins from the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Cilliers Brink. Ahead of her term, Moya outlined financial stability, infrastructure development, and to improve service delivery in Tshwane.
In a statement, ActionSA’s Herman Mashaba outlined Moya’s plan to turn the city’s fortunes around, which included a focus on six key priorites. The corenrstone of the new administartion ahs already yielded positive results.
This includes 21 000 repaired streetlights, 291 high-mast lights, 99% reduction in pothole backlog, and 747 illegal dumping sties were cleared.
When the new Tshwane Mayoral Committee took office, it committed to prioritising quality service delivery that serves all communities across Tshwane.
For too long, many residents have felt neglected, experiencing unequal access to basic services, particularly in townships,… pic.twitter.com/ZQSZGVrrFr
— ActionSA (@Action4SA) February 11, 2025
ActionSA welcomed the progress of restoring the sginity of clean water to Hammanskraal, while the new adminstration has also made good strides on fiscal discipline.
The city’s monthly financial reserves reached R368 million, and it had met 90% of its target to improve revenue collection through enhanced billing accuracy.
“Furthermore, in demonstrating ActionSA’s commitment to restoring the rule of law, the City of Tshwane has ushered in a new era of intensified raids and law enforcement operations, delivering a decisive blow to the widespread criminal elements that previous administrations had allowed to thrive,” Party leader, Herman Mashaba said.
Over the past 100 days, the City of Tshwane has made significant progress in by-law enforcement and inner-city rejuvenation, highlighting the administration’s commitment to restoring order, reducing lawlessness and making the City safer.#100DaysUpdate pic.twitter.com/Vu95Bt1GGM
— ActionSA (@Action4SA) February 11, 2025
Moya has also shut down more than 1 000 non-compliant businesses, and more than 18 illegal businesses were shut down, while the apprehension and handover of illegal immigrants show the administration’s commitment to restoring law and order.
Mashaba also highlighted the importance of its coalition with the likes of the African National Congress (ANC) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), who have played a key role in the improvement of governance and service delivery.
“ActionSA is fully committed to continuing our work with our partners to entrench the good governance practices that, in such a short space of time, have already given residents hope for a Capital City that is functional, vibrant, safe and prosperous,” he concluded.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the multi-party Mayoral Committee for their hard work and dedication, and our party leadership for their trust in us to lead this city forward.” – Dr. @NasiphiM, ActionSA Tshwane Executive Mayor#100DaysUpdate pic.twitter.com/c9JdqFqrTP
— ActionSA (@Action4SA) February 11, 2025
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Compiled by Matthew Petersen
