JOHANNESBURG: The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has put its 58 councillors under a strict accountability regime, introducing mandatory weekly performance reports to ensure its elected representatives deliver on their promises to communities.

The announcement comes as the movement celebrates gaining an additional seat at Emalahleni Local Municipality following an Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) recount in Ward 35.

Mayibuye inducted 58 councillors representing the party in 34 municipalities across the country during a two-day induction workshop held on 11 and 12 November 2026 at its head office in Marshalltown, Johannesburg.

The induction signals the movement’s intention to turn its growing political representation into measurable performance at local government level, with councillors expected to account for their work directly to the party’s Politburo.

One of the key resolutions adopted during the workshop is the introduction of compulsory weekly performance reports.

Under the new arrangement, every councillor must submit reports detailing tasks undertaken, results achieved, outstanding challenges and proposed interventions.

The move is aimed at strengthening internal oversight and ensuring that councillors remain accountable not only to the party but also to the communities they represent.

The workshop covered municipal council and committee procedures, integrated development planning, municipal budgets, financial oversight, ethical leadership and public participation.

According to Mayibuye, the training is intended to equip its public representatives with the necessary knowledge and skills to translate the party’s Restoration Manifesto into practical interventions.

The movement has identified unemployment, water shortages and persistent service delivery challenges as some of the key issues its councillors are expected to address.

Mayibuye also adopted a Code of Conduct and Protocols to regulate the behaviour of its elected representatives.

The code requires councillors to demonstrate integrity, discipline, accountability and a commitment to community service.

The movement warned that corruption, nepotism, personal enrichment and the abuse of public office would not be tolerated.

Councillors will also be required to declare their business and financial interests, disclose potential conflicts of interest and safeguard public resources.

Those found violating the code could face disciplinary action in accordance with the movement’s internal procedures.

On coalition politics, Mayibuye said any cooperation with other political parties must receive proper authorisation and advance community interests, accountable governance and improved service delivery.

The movement said it would continue providing political education, practical support and performance monitoring across the 34 municipalities where it has representation.

With 58 councillors now inducted and weekly reporting becoming compulsory, Mayibuye appears determined to make accountability a central feature of its local government strategy.

However, the real test will be whether the new reporting requirements translate into tangible improvements in the daily lives of residents who continue to grapple with unemployment, water shortages and inadequate municipal services.

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