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CITY OF TSHWANE: Mayor's 100 days in office
The first 100 days in office are a critical period for any leader, setting the tone for their administration and shaping public expectations.
For Dr Nasiphi Moya, the newly elected Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, these initial months have been focused on stabilising the city, addressing financial challenges, improving service delivery, and fostering economic revitalisation.
Despite inheriting a city plagued by financial instability, service backlogs, and ageing infrastructure, Mayor Moya and her team have made significant strides towards restoring Tshwane’s status as a well-governed, functional capital city. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the major milestones achieved, highlighting key interventions across financial stability, infrastructure development, economic revitalisation, equitable service delivery, law enforcement, and community engagement.
Financial Stability: A Step Towards Sustainability
One of the most pressing challenges faced by the new administration was Tshwane’s dire financial position. Years of unfunded budgets and weak financial controls had left the city struggling to meet its obligations. The Executive Mayor prioritised revenue collection, debt recovery, and financial discipline to address these challenges.
Revenue Collection and Debt Management
The city set an ambitious target of collecting R4 billion per month, and while it achieved an average of R3.3 billion, the administration remains optimistic about reaching bits goal by year-end. Measures such as improved meter readings, credit control enforcement, and structured debt relief initiatives have contributed to this progress.
A Debt Incentive and Relief Scheme is also being proposed to encourage payment compliance while providing relief to financially distressed households and businesses.
To further strengthen revenue collection, the city intensified credit control measures, issuing over 242,000 final notices to delinquent accounts, resulting in the collection of R285 million. Additionally, 66,448 service disconnections were effected to encourage compliance.
A targeted approach has also been introduced for businesses and government entities with outstanding payments, ensuring a structured repayment plan while maintaining service continuity. This intervention is expected to significantly improve the city's cash flow and financial stability.
Resolving Eskom Debt
The administration inherited a staggering R6.76 billion Eskom debt. Through negotiations, a structured repayment plan was agreed upon, ensuring that the city meets its obligations while maintaining uninterrupted electricity supply. By January 2025, the debt had been reduced to R6.1 billion, and efforts are ongoing to further lower the burden.
Additionally, the city successfully built cash-backed reserves of R368 million, surpassing the initial target of R150 million. This achievement reflects improved financial discipline and robust expenditure management. The longterm goal is to continue strengthening the liquidity position to ensure financial resilience.
In the Mayor's first 100 days, the City of Tshwane took decisive steps to improve governance, restore public trust, and drive meaningful progress in service delivery, economic development, and financial sustainability while strengthening institutional transparency and accountability.
Audit Outcomes and Governance Improvements
Recognising the importance of financial governance, the administration has prioritised improving audit outcomes and strengthening accountability mechanisms. The city has implemented a comprehensive Audit Outcome Remedial Action Plan, aimed at addressing qualification areas identified by the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA). Over 180 forensic investigations have been concluded, leading to 129 disciplinary actions, 39 criminal referrals, and 48 flagged cases for financial recoveries amounting to R3.6 billion in irregular and wasteful expenditure.
Additional measures have been introduced to enhance financial transparency, including a public dashboard providing real-time insights into city expenditures, revenue collection trends, and ongoing audit findings.
Economic Revitalisation: Laying the Groundwork for Growth
Recognising that a thriving economy is key to the city's sustainability, Mayor Moya introduced a comprehensive Economic Revitalisation Strategy aimed at creating jobs, attracting investment, and supporting small businesses.
Supporting Business Growth
Over the first 100 days, the city improved business regulations, reduced red tape, and enhanced investment facilitation. Business support centres assisted over 360 SMMEs, while a VIP service line for the top 200 business clients was launched to streamline services for key investors.
A significant milestone was securingco-hosting rights for the Urban 20 (U20) Mayors Summit 2025 alongside the City of Johannesburg. This will position Tshwane as a key player in global urban development discussions, attracting investment and fostering international partnerships.
