Essays
THE POLITICS
How to govern Johannesburg without a majority, Written - to be published later in 2026
THE FUNDAMENTALS
An identity-blind, pro-poor model of governance
How to fix procurement and human resources
THE FINANCES
The true state of Johannesburg's finances
How to fix Johannesburg's finances
What to do in your first adjustment budget
How to fix the billing crisis
THE CIVIL SERVICE
How to fix the civil service
How to tackle corruption in the Gauteng metros
How to prepare for a strike
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Lessons from Cape Town
The importance of public lighting
How to respond to the Madlanga Commission
Smart - and inexpensive - security initiatives
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND URBAN RENEWAL
How to roll out title deeds
How to rejuvenate CBDs
Partnering with civil society - how to implement CUPs
SERVICE DELIVERY
How to fix the traffic lights
How to implement water and electricity meters
The importance of the municipal vehicle fleet
A compassionate indigent policy
A plan for the coming landfill crisis
CONCLUSION
The first 100 days