City officials engage with residents
The first City of Johannesburg Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session marked the beginning of a critical engagement process aimed at ensuring that the city’s development plans align with the needs and priorities of its residents.
Speaker of council Nobuhle Mthembu led the first City of Johannesburg Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session at Roodepoort City Hall in Region C on March 29.
Residents of Region C came out in number and actively participated in the discussions with the city officials.
The session marked the start of a pivotal engagement process aimed at ensuring that the city’s development plans align with the needs and priorities of its residents.
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“As the legislature, we create such platforms as the IDP to make sure that the voices of our communities are heard and reflected in our service delivery plans.
“I commend residents of Region C for coming out in their numbers to participate in these robust discussions.’’
Discussions covered municipal entities on key service delivery issues, infrastructure development, and plans for their communities.
IDP sessions serve as a vital platform for residents to hold the municipality accountable for service delivery while contributing to shaping the city’s development trajectory.
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The office of the speaker and the legislature remain committed to strengthening public participation and working hand in hand with residents to build a more inclusive and service-oriented City of Johannesburg through transparency, good governance and participatory democracy.
The speaker encouraged all Johannesburg communities to take part in this critical process as it moves across all regions by submissions on the draft IDP online by using the following link: IDP 2025/26 Review| City of Johannesburg.
