Our manifesto is not written in distant boardrooms. It is forged in branch meetings, street committees, and homes across our communities. We stand by our people with open books and fulfilled promises.

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The Choice Is Clear

The Traditional Politicians' Way vs. The CFM Way

See why communities are breaking away from broken promises and choosing grassroots leadership.

The Traditional Politicians' Way

Decisions made behind closed doors in distant municipal boardrooms.
Promises made only during election season, followed by five years of silence.
Opaque municipal tenders and unaccountable spending of public funds.
Top-down service delivery that ignores community-specific crises.

The Winning Way

The CFM Way

Quarterly Ward Assemblies and 20% participatory budgeting controlled by residents.
Binding accountability contracts and community recall rights for non-performing reps.
Open Books policy: Public budgets and contracts published online in plain language.
Rapid response units addressing waste, water, and infrastructure failures in 72 hours.

Real-Time Community Momentum

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Our Origins & Leadership

Who We Are

The Community First Movement (CFM) is rooted in the community movement that emerged as a direct response to decades of neglect, crumbling infrastructure, and political alienation. We build power street-by-street and block-by-block.

Our Vision

To restore the power of communities to govern, protect and uplift themselves; transforming neighbourhoods street-by-street, block-by-block into places of safety, pride, opportunity and belonging, united by active citizenship and shared responsibility.

Our Mission

To mobilise, organise and empower residents into a democratic political force that wins back control of local governance and puts community-led planning at the core of municipal action.

Official Documents

Download Our Founding Constitution & Manifesto

We practice absolute transparency. Review our legal governance rules, ethical codes, and 6-pillar conference manifesto in full detail.

Manifesto (PDF) Constitution (PDF)

Executive Leadership

Meet the Team Leading the Charge

Dedicated leaders committed to practical service delivery, integrity, and grassroots empowerment.

Marlon Rooy

President

Visionary leader focused on practical service delivery, job creation, and skills development.

Mr Louw

Deputy President

Leads from the front, prioritizing impact, strengthening teams, and building a movement for real change.

Marc Smith

Deputy Secretary General

Operational backbone tracking moving parts, tightening processes, and driving execution with precision.

Pastor Brian Brothers

CFM Executive (Youth Mindset)

Leads youth engagement and training programs focused on work readiness, skills development, and character formation.

Mrs Martins

CFM Treasurer

Provides faithful financial stewardship and places a strategic focus on holistic youth wellbeing.

Mrs Diamond

Community Secretary General

Chief in command of CFM's community projects on the ground, mobilizing and ensuring direct resident delivery.

Jerome Lottering

Executive, Political Desk

Translates the political mandate into coordinated action ahead of upcoming local elections.

Annabelle Duarte

Executive for Training

Runs SETA-accredited programs equipping young people with certified skills that translate into jobs.

Donald Brown

Media & Digital Campaign

Oversees communications strategies ensuring the CFM message connects and mobilizes.

Wayne Salem

Economic Desk

Focuses on economic growth by connecting data to direction, policy to people, and theory to practice.

Anthony Davis (Tuks)

Member Growth & Partnerships

Establishes community branches across the various wards and regions.

Our 6 Pillars & Action Plans

Community Involvement & Manifesto

See what CFM has already accomplished on the ground, what we are currently planning, and how you can get involved in grassroots transformation.

CFM Action on the Ground

Clean-Up Action

Street & Ward Clean-Up Campaigns

Residents and volunteer committees joining hands to clear illegal dumping, cut overgrown grass, and restore public pride.

Ward Assembly

Democratic Ward Assemblies

Regular public meetings where residents receive transparent feedback, debate community challenges, and co-create local solutions together.

Skills & Youth

Youth & Skills Development

Empowering the next generation through SETA-accredited training programs, work readiness workshops, and mentorship pipelines.

1. Community Governance

Power back to the people through ward assemblies and participatory budgeting. Communities can veto projects imposed without consultation.

20% municipal budget via assemblies.

2. Economic Justice

Local jobs for local people. Support for township SMMEs, youth employment programs, and certified skills training.

70% procurement to local SMMEs.

3. Education, Health & Food

After-school support, nutrition programs, trained community health champions, and senior care services.

Support hubs in every ward.

4. Youth & Women at Center

50% women's representation across all structures. Youth Council with real power and budget for leadership incubation.

Enforced gender parity.

5. Food Security & Social Care

Community gardens with seeds, water, and training. Gangs to Grace rehabilitation programs and crime prevention.

Safe spaces for seniors & youth.

6. Accountability & Ethics

Open books, public budgets and contracts. Term limits, recall rights, and zero tolerance for corruption.

Rapid response units (72h fix).

What We've Done & What We Are Planning

What CFM Has Done

Organized regular street and block committee meetings.
Executed community clean-up campaigns, grass cutting, and waste removal.
Established community safety patrols and youth mentorship programs.

What We Are Planning

Contesting municipal elections across all wards and regions.
Deploying community-elected Rapid Response Units to handle infrastructure failures within 72 hours.
Launching SETA-accredited skills training pipelines for unemployed youth.

Community Social & Solidarity League

CSL Affiliate & Voter Education Hub

Empowering youth, first-time voters, and community members with the knowledge of our South African Constitution, civic rights, and the true power of voting.

Direct Mobilization Network

Join the CSL Community WhatsApp Group Chat

Connect directly with fellow activists, receive daily voter education toolkits, coordinate street distributions, and unite for real change in your ward.

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Know Your Rights & Power

Why Your Vote Matters & What the Constitution Says

A simple, burden-free guide designed for young South Africans and community members to understand local governance and constitutional rights.

1. Your Constitutional Rights

South Africa’s Constitution guarantees you the right to dignity, equality, housing, clean water, and free political expression. Government exists to serve you—not the other way around.

The Constitution is your shield. Use it to demand accountability.

2. Why Voting is Your Superpower

When young people and communities stay home, corrupt politicians stay in power. Voting gives you the legal right to hire and fire councillors who fail to fix water leaks, roads, and unemployment.

A ballot paper is the great equalizer between the rich and everyday citizens.

3. The Power of Community Care

Change doesn't happen by waiting 5 years for government promises. Through CSL and CFM, neighbors organize street committees, community gardens, and safety patrols to protect one another today.

People are the DNA of community change.

CSL Awareness & Social Media Graphics

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CSL Awareness

"Power belongs in the streets, not just boardrooms."

Community Power Graphic

Perfect for WhatsApp status updates and Instagram stories.

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CSL Action

"Participatory Budgeting in Every Ward."

Ward Assembly Banner

Highlighting local governance and 20% community-led budgets.

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CSL Youth

"Local Jobs for Local People. Skills for Future."

Youth Jobs Flyer

Promoting SETA-accredited skills training and local SMME support.

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Downloadable Educational CSL & Voter PDFs

CSL Activist Handbook & Guide

Comprehensive guide on organizing street committees (PDF)

First-Time Voter & Constitution Guide

Plain language guide to rights and voting (PDF)

Take Action Today

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Whether you want to become an official party member, volunteer on the ground, or pledge your vote for Marlon Rooy, your voice matters.

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Get In Touch

Contact Us & Branch Coordination

Have questions about branch meetings, media inquiries, or community clean-ups? Reach out to our executive desk directly.

Operational Area

Klipspruit West, Eldorado Park, and surrounding wards.

Official Campaign Email

membership@communityfirst.org.za

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Who We Are

Community Actions

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Contact & Branches

Countdown to Election Day

We Lead With Truth. We Do What Is Right.

VOTE MARLON ROOY FOR COUNCILLOR

Sign the Micro-Petition & Pledge Your Support

The Traditional Politicians' Way vs. The CFM Way

The Traditional Politicians' Way

The CFM Way

Join 5,420+ Residents Standing Up for Change

Who We Are

Our Vision

Our Mission

Download Our Founding Constitution & Manifesto

Meet the Team Leading the Charge

Marlon Rooy

Mr Louw

Marc Smith

Pastor Brian Brothers

Mrs Martins

Mrs Diamond

Jerome Lottering

Annabelle Duarte

Donald Brown

Wayne Salem

Anthony Davis (Tuks)

Community Involvement & Manifesto

CFM Action on the Ground

Street & Ward Clean-Up Campaigns

Democratic Ward Assemblies

Youth & Skills Development

1. Community Governance

2. Economic Justice

3. Education, Health & Food

4. Youth & Women at Center

5. Food Security & Social Care

6. Accountability & Ethics

What We've Done & What We Are Planning

What CFM Has Done

What We Are Planning

CSL Affiliate & Voter Education Hub

Join the CSL Community WhatsApp Group Chat

Why Your Vote Matters & What the Constitution Says

1. Your Constitutional Rights

2. Why Voting is Your Superpower

3. The Power of Community Care

CSL Awareness & Social Media Graphics

"Power belongs in the streets, not just boardrooms."

Community Power Graphic

"Participatory Budgeting in Every Ward."

Ward Assembly Banner

"Local Jobs for Local People. Skills for Future."

Youth Jobs Flyer

Downloadable Educational CSL & Voter PDFs

CSL Activist Handbook & Guide

First-Time Voter & Constitution Guide

Join the Community First Movement

Contact Us & Branch Coordination

Operational Area

Official Campaign Email

Campaign Desk

Send Us a Message