Checked 27 October 2026

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What does the evidence show?

Why it is Verified

The housing list is the council's record of people waiting for a home. The Auditor-General's 2024-25 report lists this finding for Johannesburg. It lists the same finding for four other metros: Buffalo City, eThekwini, Mangaung and Nelson Mandela Bay.

Consolidated general report on local government audit outcomes MFMA 2024-25 (opens in a new tab)

Auditor-General of South Africa. Published 24 June 2026.

Where to look: Printed page 170 (PDF page 174), list under 'We highlight the main findings we reported to the accounting officers of metros related to the delivery of housing', bullet 2: 'Long-term registered beneficiaries not allocated housing or removed from register at five metros (Buffalo City, City of Johannesburg, eThekwini, Mangaung and Nelson Mandela Bay).' Printed page 169 (PDF page 173), paragraph 4: the 2024-25 audit of 12 metro housing projects.

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What did the council do, and when?

Who ran the council

Mayor: Dada Morero (ANC). Council run by ANC, EFF, PA, IFP. From Aug 2024 to present.

Morero elected as Johannesburg mayor again (opens in a new tab)

The Citizen. Published 16 August 2024.

Where to look: Paragraph 1 ('ANC regional chairperson Dada Morero has been elected as mayor of the City of Johannesburg for the second time'); paragraph 2 (189 votes to 60)

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Joburg on track for 11th mayor in 10 years — here's what you need to know (opens in a new tab)

Daily Maverick. Published 28 January 2026.

Where to look: Body paragraph 9: 'The local coalition comprises the ANC, EFF, PA, IFP and several smaller parties.'

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