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5. Social Equity – Ensuring equitable service access through an accurate Indigent Register. • Implement blockchain technology for transparent indigent register management. • Improve billing systems, debt management, and revenue collection to support vulnerable households. 6. Bulk Infrastructure Provision – Expanding and upgrading large-scale infrastructure to support economic growth. • Create digital twins of all bulk infrastructure in the province. • Implement the Lusinga Project Management System for real-time infrastructure monitoring. • Align municipal planning and budgeting with GIFA-backed bulk infrastructure projects. 7. Optimising Government Immovable Assets – Maximizing the value of state owned land and properties. • Develop a digital property inventory and introduce smart leasing platforms. • Commercialize underutilised assets in strategic areas to generate revenue (including intermodal facilities).

8. Greater Alexander Development Area (GADA)

– Driving socio-economic

transformation and infrastructure upgrades in Alexandra Township.

• Develop a revitalisation plan for Greater Alexander Development Area as part of Gauteng of the future. • Establish a GIS-based smart urban management platform for real-time service tracking. • Utilise Linbro Park land parcels for temporary housing during redevelopment. • Redevelop sections of Alexandra to multi story housing projects in mixed use developments.

9. Waste Management – Implementing smart, sustainable waste reduction, recycling, and disposal systems. • Introduce real-time waste tracking apps for homes and businesses. • Scale up waste-to-energy projects and empower small recycling enterprises. • Launch a CBD cleaning program under the EPWP initiative .

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