Water & Services

• Spend at least 8% of the value of municipal assets on maintenance every year p. 24
• Cut water lost to leaks to below 30% in every metro p. 24
• Fix potholes, roads, bridges and stormwater drains p. 22
• Report faults by WhatsApp, SMS or phone and get a reference number within two working days p. 51

• Spend water payments only on water and sanitation infrastructure p. 16
• Bring in utilities, neighbouring councils or private operators where a council cannot deliver p. 13
• Smart water meters and public reports on where leaks are and how fast they are fixed p. 17
• Spend at least 8% of the value of municipal assets on maintenance p. 12

MK has not published a 2026 local manifesto on its website. These promises come from its 2024 national manifesto, so most are national, not plans for your council.

• State companies to provide cheap electricity, water and transport p. 11

• Fix water leaks within a day of being reported p. 50
• Get rid of all bucket toilets and unsafe pit toilets p. 53
• Run water tankers in-house and use them only in emergencies p. 51
• Clean up illegal dumping sites through the Andries Tatane Campaign p. 55

• Planned maintenance of water, sanitation, electricity, roads and refuse p. 11
• Fix leaks and burst pipes, and use water tankers only in emergencies p. 11
• Repair roads, bridges and stormwater drains, and upgrade rural roads p. 11
• Report potholes and track repairs, and train residents to fix potholes p. 11

The PA has not published a 2026 local manifesto. These promises come from its 2024 national election plan, so many are national, not plans for your council.

• Make better water, sanitation and electricity in poor settlements a top priority p. 29
• Fix old water pipes with cheaper relining technology to cut water losses p. 29

• Make upgrading sewage treatment works a top priority p. 17
• Use modern technology to find and fix water leaks quickly p. 17
• Working refuse removal, legal landfills and recycling projects p. 22
• Spend infrastructure grants in full on water, sewage, electricity and roads first p. 17

• Fix ageing pipes and tackle leaks and illegal connections p. 14
• Use water tankers only for emergencies, not instead of working pipes p. 14
• Set clear standards for fixing potholes and sewage spills p. 17
• Regular refuse collection in formal and informal areas, with a way to report missed pickups p. 18