Ward 74 councillor aims to ensure that basic services are delivered to residents in 2026
Councillor Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku remains committed to serving Ward 74 residents in the New Year.
As we near the end of the year, Ward 74 councillor and Democratic Alliance Johannesburg Caucus Leader Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku extends her heartfelt gratitude to all the residents across all 23 suburbs, for their support throughout the year.
Kayser-Echeozonjoku noted that November was a difficult month for Ward 74, with persistent power outages. “Over this period, I had to intervene repeatedly, whether by going directly to the Alexandra depot to ensure that Bramley residents’ 12-day outage was taken seriously, or by addressing the deeply concerning incidents in Orchards, Cheltondale, and Highlands North, where residents were asked for payment by City Power technicians while tickets were closed without power being restored.”
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The councillor noted that she was disappointed in the continued failure by City Power to provide clear, honest, and detailed updates, instead issuing generic messages that offer little transparency or accountability.
She reiterated that, as Ward 74 councillor, she remained fully committed to fighting for residents. “I will continue to put you first, despite the many challenges we face. Both Johannesburg Water and City Power have fallen far short in servicing our ward, especially considering the significant revenue that Ward 74 contributes for the city.”
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Kayser-Echeozonjoku also confronted the construction mafia, facing serious by-law enforcement challenges across the ward. These are battles the councillor will continue to tackle head-on.
Good things that happened in the ward were the integrated clean-up operations conducted. “We have also seen the Rea Vaya stations being attended to, and road marks and resurfacing being done in some areas. As we look toward 2026, my focus remains on the basics: Ensuring that the essential services that are currently not being delivered are prioritised and continuing to put pressure on the city to take our residents seriously.”
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