After the public meeting on February 17, 2026 with MMC Kholofelo Morodi and senior City of Tshwane officials, residents raised concerns about conflicting statements between the official feedback report published in the Laudium Sun (February 20, 2026) and messages shared on the Ward Councillor and Ward 61 Residents Association WhatsApp groups.
Bilaal Ismail Alli of the CCF confirmed to residents that the published feedback report accurately reflects the commitments made by City officials in response to the CCF’s Memorandum of Demands. The meeting was open, allowing for direct and transparent engagement between residents and City representatives, with all commitments made publicly. Any claims to the contrary detract from both the principles of transparency and the experiences of residents who attended.
Imran Ahmed from the CCF expressed significant concerns about the clear lack of coordination among organisations and committees responsible for overseeing service delivery and accountability for better service delivery for the people living in Ward 61.
The CCF has made numerous requests to the following Associations and Forums:
· The Ward 61 Residents Association
· The Community Policing Forum (CPF)
· The Ward Committee
These requests have largely gone unanswered.
Residents have further expressed frustration that the WhatsApp platforms administered by the following organisations do not allow for open dialogue or direct engagement:
· The Ward Councillor
· The Ward 61 Residents Association
· The CPF
Residents report that questions are either ignored or filtered, limiting transparency and preventing constructive engagement. Accountability structures must serve the residents – not silence them.
Dawood Ballim of the CCF emphasised: “If we truly want to forge a positive road ahead for the betterment of our ward and our residents, collaboration is not optional – it is essential. Politics must never supersede community benefit.”
Role of PR Councillors
Imran Ahmed raised concerns regarding the apparent reluctance of the Ward Councillor to engage constructively with Proportional Representation (PR) Councillors. During the meeting held on 17 February 2026, MMC Kholofelo Morodi affirmed that PR Councillors Prajay Ramjee and Novina Pillay possess equal status within Council and are fully authorized to address service delivery issues on behalf of residents. Any hesitation to collaborate with these Councillors may indicate questions about the inclusivity and effectiveness of governance in Ward 61 in serving residents’ interests.
The Way Forward
The CCF remains committed to:
Transparent communication, inclusive engagement, lawful and accountable governance, constructive collaboration with all legitimate stakeholders.
Ward 61 is owned by its residents, not any group or political office.
The CCF urges oversight groups and officials to put community welfare first and to engage transparently and respectfully. One Ward. One Community. One Purpose.