COJ Chair of Chairs - Adolph Marema

Chair of Chairs: Strengthening Governance and Service Delivery in Johannesburg
People’s servant

[COJ Chair of Chairs - Adolph Marema @COCmarema]

Day 2: Back in Council as we continue with the 48th Extra-Ordinary Sitting, reinforcing our commitment to effective oversight, accountability, and improved service delivery for the residents of the City of Johannesburg.
@CityofJoburgZA

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[WATCH] Young people are on the streets of Soweto encouraging other youth to join the PEOPLE’S MARCH to defend our SOVEREIGNTY.

Areyeng

#SAWillNotbeBullied
#DefendOurSovereignty
#MarchForSouthAfrica

[COJ Chair of Chairs - Adolph Marema @COCmarema]

This morning I am attending, alongside the Chairpersons of Section 79 Committees, the 46th Extraordinary Ordinary Council Meeting of the City of Johannesburg Municipality, convened by the Speaker of Council, Margaret Arnold.

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Region E Ward Councillor Forum

This morning we convened the Ward Councillor Forum to consider key service delivery matters affecting Regions within the City of Johannesburg.

[COJ Chair of Chairs - Adolph Marema @COCmarema]

We started our morning building minds and shaping futures in Alexandra
attended the Realogile High School Chess Launch in Alexandra — an impactful initiative that uses chess to promote critical thinking, discipline, and positive youth development among learners
@CityofJoburgZA

[COJ Chair of Chairs - Adolph Marema @COCmarema]

This morning we attending the official convening of the 35th Ordinary Council Meeting by the Speaker of Council, Cllr Margaret Arnolds.

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[COJ Chair of Chairs - Adolph Marema @COCmarema]

This morning I, joined Deputy Minister Hon. Steve Letsike and MEC Hon. Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko at Minerva High School, Alexandra, for the Gauteng Provincial Government Back to School Programme 2026—supporting learners as the academic year begins.

#BackToSchool2026 #EducationFirst

[COJ Chair of Chairs - Adolph Marema @COCmarema]

This morning, alongside the Speaker of Johannesburg, Cllr Margaret Arnold, City Manager Floyd Brink, MMC Loyiso Masuku, and esteemed councillors and colleagues, the Budget Steering Committee convened at Thuso House to deliberate on key financial priorities for the City of Joburg.

[COJ Chair of Chairs - Adolph Marema @COCmarema]

Back to School Programme in Orange Farm Zone 1 at Madume Primary School, Raphela Secondary School, and Qoqa Secondary School, alongside fellow ward councillors, in collaboration with our sponsor Nizamiye Time to Care, to ensure school readiness for the 2026 academic year

[COJ Chair of Chairs - Adolph Marema @COCmarema]

Proceeding with the Back to School Programme to check on the school readiness at Ekukhanyisweni Primary School, located at 13th Avenue, Vincent Tshabalala Road, Alexandra, focusing on ensuring a clean, safe, and prepared learning environment for learners as schools reopen.

[COJ Chair of Chairs - Adolph Marema @COCmarema]

Back to School Programme, we joined Hon. Steve Letsike and MPL Nstako Mogobe in Alexfor the Remmogo GPL Back-to-School Cleaning Campaign, alongside REC, Kgeorano Kekana, and ANCYL PEC members Nomsa Masondo & Donny Makarov, ensuring schools are ready for reopening on 14 Jan 2026.

[COJ Chair of Chairs - Adolph Marema @COCmarema]

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 on reaching this important milestone. Your hard work, resilience, and determination have paved the way for a bright future. Go forward with purpose, courage, and confidence and make your mark.
@MatricResultsSA

[COJ Chair of Chairs - Adolph Marema @COCmarema]

The Chair of Chairs in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Adolph Marema, is overseeing the decommissioning of a mini sub transformer in Ward 116, Alexandra, following a week-long power outage.

#OversightInAction
#ByLawCompliance
#SafeCommunities
#BuildingJoburg

[COJ Chair of Chairs - Adolph Marema @COCmarema]

This morning, the Speaker of Council, Cllr Margaret Arnolds, together with us and esteemed councillors, presided over the swearing-in of Cllr Renate Van Onselen
proceeded to convene the 45th Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting of the City of Johannesburg.
#JoburgLIVE #JoburgCouncil

[COJ Chair of Chairs - Adolph Marema @COCmarema]

Region E | Alexandra — #OperationRestore
This morning, standing on behalf of the Whip of Councillors, Cllr Sannie Mavhona, I joined the Operation Restore programme alongside MMC Kenny Kunene and our valued stakeholder JRA.

[COJ Chair of Chairs - Adolph Marema @COCmarema]

Let’s stay aware online as we approach December. Cyber crime is picking up. be smart, be safe and be cyber wise.

#ProtectYourData
#CyberCrimeAlert
#OnlineSafety
#StopScammers

[COJ Chair of Chairs - Adolph Marema @COCmarema]

Community Walkabout
This morning, I conducted a walkabout from 10:00 AM in the following areas:
• 13th Avenue: From Florence Mophosho Street to Richard Baloyi Street
• 14th Avenue: Mophosho Street to Sam Buti North
• 16th Avenue: Mophosho Street to Sam Buti Street

[COJ Chair of Chairs - Adolph Marema @COCmarema]

Today, we visited Nizamiye School in Mayfair, Region F, to conduct an oversight visit. The school is facing several challenges in its surrounding areas, including littering and drug abuse.

[COJ Chair of Chairs - Adolph Marema @COCmarema]

This morning, attending the 34th Ordinary Council Meeting of the City of Johannesburg alongside esteemed Chairpersons of the Section 79 Committees. The meeting is convened by the Speaker of Council, Cllr Margaret Arnolds. Catch the live stream @CityofJoburgZA