The executive mayor of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Dr. Nasiphi Moya, delivered a forward-looking state of the capital address highlighting key interventions aimed at driving inclusivity, economic development, and improved service delivery across the City of Tshwane.
“We are not yet where we want to be. We are not where we were, but we remain firmly on course to leave the City of Tshwane in a better state than we found it,” she said.
Central to the mayor’s address was strong commitment to strengthening social services and improving project management within the municipality. These efforts are geared towards building a more inclusive city that responds effectively to the needs of the residents.
A major highlight of this speech was the introduction and expansion of the Ithuba youth program, an initiative designed to empower young people across Tshwane. The program seeks to equip youth with skills and resources to actively participate in the local economy, addressing unemployment and fostering long term economic growth.
In a bid to stimulate grassroots economic developments, the mayor announced support for 50 traders in Mabopane, providing them with funding and resources to grow this initiative. It is aimed at encouraging and enabling residents to build sustainable livelihood, ultimately contributing to the fight against poverty.
The mayor also addressed ongoing interventions in the Region 4, particularly in Olievenhoutbosch, through the Re A Spana campaign. The municipality is actively working to tackle illegal electricity connections and enforce building-bylaws. These efforts are intended to restore order, improve safety and ensure compliance within municipal regulations in the city overall.
The address underscored the City of Tshwane’s commitment to inclusive development, youth empowerment, and law enforcement, whilst prioritizing community upliftment and sustainable economic participation.
The full State of the Capital Address, 16 April 2026, as well as the Post State of the Capital Address media briefing, 16 April 2026, can be watched on the City’s official YouTube channel at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/@cityoftshwanemetropolitanm6772
