Mayor Morero’s 2025 State of the City Address acknowledged many of the city’s deep and growing problems - but words aren’t enough anymore. While the speech highlighted service delivery failures and outlined future intentions, it lacked one thing Joburg needs most: urgency backed by measurable action.

JoburgCAN, backed by OUTA, has called for more than promises. We want timeframes. We want clear accountability. And most of all, we want leadership that treats this crisis like the emergency it is. 

Because while officials talk about long-term strategies, residents are living the daily reality of water cuts, potholes, and failed infrastructure.​  

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