The eThekwini Municipality has adopted a new set of measurable targets for the 2026/27 financial year, aimed at strengthening coordination, improving accountability, and accelerating crime prevention and safety services across the City.
These targets form part of a structured roadmap endorsed during a JCPS Cluster strategic session held at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
The roadmap outlines clear priorities, timelines, and performance indicators designed to enhance service delivery across key workstreams, including crime prevention, law enforcement, case management, disaster resilience, and the management of community protests.
The Presidential eThekwini Working Group (PeWG), comprising municipal departments, law enforcement agencies, and government institutions, utilised the session to assess current performance and identify critical gaps requiring urgent intervention.
Speaking on behalf of the Metro Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-Colonel Phiwayinkosi Ngcobo, reaffirmed the Municipality’s commitment to the South African Police Services (SAPS) collaboration agreement signed in Inanda with various enforcement stakeholders.
He further indicated that the PeWG Workstream 3 deliverables are currently ahead of schedule, in line with agreed action items, and expressed strong support for the significant infrastructure investments being made within the City.
He also emphasised that the President has recently highlighted eThekwini as a leading city, encouraging other municipalities to benchmark against its progress and initiatives.
Progress was reported in several key areas, including increased law enforcement visibility, improved case tracking, enhanced disaster preparedness, and more coordinated responses to community protests.
Representing the Municipal Safer Cities Directorate, Acting Senior Manager Pumla Jingxi stated:
“We will continue to support government initiatives aimed at safeguarding communities, strengthening intergovernmental relations, accelerating service delivery, and providing adequate shelter solutions for the homeless.”
A key outcome of the session was the formal adoption of the JCPS Cluster Terms of Reference, establishing a clear governance framework to define roles and responsibilities, reduce duplication, strengthen oversight, and improve decision-making processes.
The meeting also prioritised outstanding District Development Model (DDM) JCPS matters, including resolutions from Political and Technical Hubs, as well as Cabinet Day engagements under the One Stop Shop DDM programme.
With these frameworks now in place, the focus shifts to implementation, continuous monitoring, and reporting against the newly-adopted targets.
Officials emphasised that the overarching goal is to build safer, more resilient communities through a more integrated, coordinated, and responsive JCPS system.
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