With the 2026 local government elections approaching, Ward 132 residents can get to know the candidates vying to represent their community. Meet the candidates, learn more about their priorities and find out what they hope to achieve if elected as ward councillor.

All candidates were invited to submit responses to questions. The responses published below are included here. This article will be updated as further candidates submit their responses.

The areas include Halfway Gardens, Kyalami Estate, Kyalami Gardens, Kyalami Hills, Vorna Valley, Barbeque Downs, Barbeque A.H. (Agricultural Holdings), Willaway A.H., Bothasfontein, Waterval City, Plooysville A.H., Tinswalo Country and Equestrian Estate, and Leeuwkop Prison.

Alderwoman Annette Deppe, Ward 132, Democratic Alliance

In one sentence, who are you?
I am alderwoman Annette Deppe, a committed public representative with 20 years of local-government experience, a background in banking and business, and a proven commitment to serving the residents of Ward 132.

What are the biggest issues facing your ward currently?
Ward 132 is facing serious service-delivery and infrastructure challenges, including unreliable water and electricity, deteriorating roads, malfunctioning traffic infrastructure, sewage spills, and inadequate storm water maintenance. Slow municipal responses and weak accountability are adding to residents’ frustration and affecting households, businesses and commuters.

What practical solutions would you prioritise should you return as a councillor of your ward?
I will continue to push for the maintenance and rehabilitation of roads, water and sewer networks, storm water systems, electricity infrastructure and traffic signals. I will follow up on unresolved complaints, strengthen oversight of municipal entities, and work with residents, businesses and developers to identify practical infrastructure solutions. My focus will remain clear, ensuring that the city responds to problems, maintains its infrastructure and delivers the services residents pay for.

What is one misconception about you or your party that you would clarify?
One misconception is that a ward councillor can personally repair infrastructure or instruct municipal employees. A councillor’s responsibility is to represent residents, report and escalate service-delivery failures, monitor the city’s response, and hold the administration accountable. I have used that responsibility consistently to pursue solutions for Ward 132, regardless of which party controls the city.

Should your party’s candidate be named mayor, what should they address first?
Helen Zille should make reliable basic service delivery the immediate priority while stabilising the city’s finances and rebuilding a professional, accountable administration. Johannesburg needs properly maintained infrastructure, competent management and firm action against corruption and poor performance. Residents deserve a city that responds, delivers and accounts for its decisions, not one that offers endless promises.

Economic Freedom Fighters Ward 132 councillor candidate Phenyo Milanzi.

In one sentence, who are you?
My name is Phenyo Milanzi, and I am the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) councillor candidate for Ward 132, Midrand, committed to advancing service delivery, accountability and the interests of all residents.

What are the biggest issues facing your ward currently?
Ward 132 faces several service delivery challenges, including deteriorating road infrastructure and potholes, traffic congestion, neglected open spaces, crime and inconsistent enforcement of municipal by-laws. Residents continue to pay rates and taxes but are often left dealing with the consequences of municipal inefficiencies.

What practical solutions would you prioritise should you be named councillor of your ward?
My priority would be to ensure that service delivery in Ward 132 becomes consistent, measurable and accountable, with a municipality that works for residents seven days a week. I would prioritise the urgent repair of potholes, regular road inspections and preventative maintenance to prevent further deterioration of our roads. I would also push for stronger and fairer enforcement of municipal by-laws, proper management of public spaces, regular cleaning and grass cutting, and interventions to address illegal parking and the environmental impact of e-hailing operations.

Furthermore, I would strengthen cooperation between the Community Policing Forum, SAPS and relevant stakeholders to improve community safety…

What is one misconception about you or your party that you would clarify?
One misconception I would challenge is that the EFF only represents township communities and has little to offer suburban residents. The reality is that poor service delivery, crime, deteriorating infrastructure and municipal inefficiencies do not discriminate according to where people live.

Should your party’s candidate be named mayor, in your opinion, what issue or issues should they address first?
Should Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng be named Mayor of Johannesburg, I believe her immediate priority should be to stabilise municipal governance, restore accountability and address the city’s deteriorating service delivery and infrastructure.

Johannesburg needs a municipality that is financially responsible, responsive to residents and capable of delivering reliable basic services. This should include accelerating the maintenance of roads, addressing water and electricity infrastructure challenges, strengthening anti-corruption measures and ensuring that municipal revenue translates into tangible improvements in communities.

Other candidates are encouraged to email the editors, Ashtyn Mackenzie, at ashtynm@caxton.co.za or Aimee McGill at aimeed@caxton.co.za.