Asivikelane

17/06/2026

Today is and is a stark reminder that the climate crisis is not felt equally. In South Africa’s informal settlements, millions live without secure access to water, sanitation, or infrastructure. When droughts strike, these communities are the most vulnerable.

works with communities and government to ensure communities have clean water and build resilience against climate shocks.

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

[Watch:] We are excited to be a part of this inspiring waste project, where food scraps are turned into compost, waste dumps are transformed into sports grounds, and community gardens are flourishing!

City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality Madam Waste C40 Cities 1 to 1 - Agency of Engagement Planact

What does inclusive climate action look like? In the City of Tshwan...

05/06/2026

It was a privilege to host State Secretary Alexandre Fasel and his colleagues from Switzerland in South Africa this week. We visited the informal settlement of Rabie Ridge to showcase the work of . The visit provided an important opportunity to hear directly from residents about their challenges in accessing basic services, while highlighting their proposed practical, community-led solutions to improve service delivery and strengthen accountability.

Thank you to Planact, SECO Economic Cooperation and Development, our Community Facilitators, IBP South Africa staff and the Swiss team for your participation and engagements.

05/06/2026

This Asivikelane residents are working together to create a better world for future generations. Today they are organising clean up campaigns across their informal settlements, gardening campaigns as well as recycling and composting initiatives.

03/06/2026

Great to see this great work by our partner South African SDI Alliance!

03/06/2026

While we welcome the 13% increase in funding for improved sanitation (VIP toilets), the City of Joburg draft 2026/27 budget is a missed opportunity unless key gaps are addressed.

Our recommendations:
- Ensure swift implementation of planned projects and publish a settlement-by-settlement delivery plan with clear timelines.
- Include communities in planning for new sanitation services in informal settlements.
- Incorporate our community-designed backslab into tender specifications for future VIP toilets citywide.
- Prioritise sanitation provision to ensure that vulnerable communities are safe and healthy.
- We call for increased and ring‑fenced funding, with clearer budget breakdowns, to upgrade, maintain, and transparently manage water and sanitation services in informal settlements.

Read our full response here:https://asivikelane.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-05-25-Joburg-budget-response.pdf

02/06/2026

We respond to the City of Cape Town's draft 2026/27 waste budget. We welcome the 11% budget increase for basic solid waste collection in informal settlements. We are also pleased to note that for the first time, an explanation of what this allocation funds is provided.

We are however concerned about some developments that could negatively impact waste management in informal settlements.

Read our full budget response here:https://asivikelane.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-05-25-Cape-Town-budget-response.pdf

01/06/2026

Asivikelane responds to EThekwini Municipality's draft 2026/27 budget. Although there are increases in disaster management and emergency services funding, it does not specify how much is allocated to informal settlements. There is no funding for disaster prevention programmes, despite the IDP highlighting their importance. While plans to expand early warning systems for floods are mentioned, no details or budget allocations are provided, limiting transparency and accountability.

https://asivikelane.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-05-25-eThekwini-budget-response.pdf

29/05/2026

Asivikelane responds to Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality 2026/27 budget which raised serious concerns for informal settlement residents. We highlight urgent gaps that threaten access to water, sanitation, and dignity. Buffalo City must act now to protect the dignity, health, and safety of informal settlement residents. We urge the Metro to explain these cuts and commit to sustainable service delivery.

Read our full response here:
https://asivikelane.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-05-25-BCM-budget-response.pdf