TAKING POWER
BACK TO THE
PEOPLE.
Not promises. A social pact with the people of Ekurhuleni.
NOT ANOTHER
COLLECTION OF
PROMISES.
The ICM Manifesto 2026 presents a social pact centred on accountability, ethical leadership, citizen participation and measurable service delivery.
The movement's approach is based on the principle that local government should remain answerable to the people it serves, with residents actively involved in shaping priorities and holding leadership accountable.
TEN PLEDGES
TO YOU.
GIVE POWER BACK TO THE PEOPLE
PROVIDE ETHICAL LEADERSHIP
FIGHT FOR JUSTICE, FAIRNESS AND EQUALITY
TACKLE POVERTY, UNEMPLOYMENT AND INEQUALITY
TELL THE TRUTH
PROVIDE GOOD GOVERNANCE
BE ACCOUNTABLE
DELIVER WORLD-CLASS SERVICES
BE INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE
WORK WITH DILIGENCE AND EXCELLENCE
THE NINE-POINT
PLAN.
A programme focused on leadership, accountability, strong wards, economic development and effective service delivery.
WIN THE WARDS
Put honest leaders in Council.
SKILLS BEFORE SLOGANS
Professionalise Council.
PEOPLE BEFORE PARTY POLITICS
End party-line politics.
REAL OVERSIGHT
Accountability without fear or favour.
CLEAN UP THE CITY
Zero tolerance to fraud and corruption.
STRONG WARDS
Empowered communities.
SERVICE DELIVERY THAT WORKS
Get the basics right.
GROW THE ECONOMY
Create jobs.
POWER BACK TO THE PEOPLE
Govern with you, not for you.
SAFETY.
DIGNITY.
PROTECTION.
The manifesto includes a dedicated focus on protecting women and children and strengthening the role of local government and communities in creating safer environments.
This area should ultimately include the detailed commitments and programme actions contained in the approved manifesto.
FROM COMMITMENT
TO ACTION.
The first 100 days programme focuses on establishing a clear baseline, accountability systems, service-delivery priorities and measurable implementation plans.
ASSESS
Establish a clear state-of-the-city baseline and identify immediate operational and governance risks.
PRIORITISE
Review essential services, contracts, maintenance priorities and areas requiring urgent intervention.
IMPLEMENT
Begin funded recovery programmes, strengthen oversight and introduce performance accountability.
REPORT
Introduce transparent reporting and public accountability mechanisms so residents can track progress.
