City IDP consultation draws strong turnout in Region A
Region A residents outlined pressing concerns during the City of Johannesburg’s consultation on its draft development and budget plans at Midrand Fire Station.
Hundreds of residents from across Region A gathered at the Midrand Fire Station on April 18 for the City of Johannesburg’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP) public consultation.
City leadership, including Speaker of Council Margaret Arnolds, MMCs, ward councillors and senior officials, attended the session.
The engagement formed part of the city’s ongoing consultation process on its draft 2026/27 IDP, budget and tariffs, giving communities a platform to directly engage municipal leadership and influence planning priorities for the year ahead.
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According to the City of Johannesburg’s Region A service delivery analysis, several persistent challenges continue to affect Midrand and the surrounding areas.
These include land invasions in Glen Austin, Rabie Ridge, and Mayibuye, recurring illegal dumping, burst water pipes, streetlight vandalism, illegal businesses and unregulated building activity, potholes across all wards, sewer blockages in greater Ivory Park, and illegal electricity connections.
Residents used the consultation to raise these concerns directly with city officials and entities such as City Power, the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA), and Joburg Parks and Zoo, submitting detailed complaints and proposals on issues affecting their communities.
Despite the challenges, the city also highlighted progress on several capital expenditure (capex) and infrastructure projects in Midrand.
These include the upgrade of gravel roads in Ivory Park Phase 9, the Halfway House reservoir in Ward 92, Kaalfontein gravel road upgrades in Ward 111, the Blue Hills tower in Ward 94, Mayibuye gravel road upgrades, the Mastiff Road culvert expansion, Carlswald water and sewer pipeline upgrades, the Vorna Valley Jukskei catchment project, the Midrand Pikitup facility upgrade, installation of solar streetlights in Glen Austin, and the Noordwyk sewer pipeline upgrade, among others.
Arnolds encouraged residents to actively engage with the draft IDP and ensure their input helps shape future service delivery priorities. She emphasised that community participation remained central to how the city allocated resources and planned development.
Ward councillors also welcomed the engagement.
Speaking on behalf of Ward 132 councillor Annette Deppe, Ward 94 councillor David Foley said the session was an important bridge between communities and government planning structures.
“These sessions are about listening, understanding, and ensuring that the lived realities of our communities are reflected in city planning,” said Foley. “Your voices help shape decisions and influence the direction of development in our city.”
The consultation follows the City of Johannesburg’s 48th Extraordinary Council meeting held on March 30 and 31, where the draft 2026/27 IDP, medium-term budget, rates policy, rates by-laws, and proposed tariffs were tabled and approved for public participation.
Residents and stakeholders have until May 18 at 17:00 to submit written comments on the draft plans. Submissions can be made via the City of Johannesburg’s official website.
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