ADV. SHAMEEMAH SALIE

AL JAMA-AH EXECUTIVE MAYORAL CANDIDATE | CITY OF CAPE TOWN 

Leadership must never be above the people.
Leadership must be with the people.
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A CLLR WITH HER FEET ON THE GROUND

& A HEART FOR THE PEOPLE

Born in Bonteheuwel, Adv. Shameemah Dollie Salie’s career has takeAn her from the legal profession and public service to Parliament and the City of Cape Town Council. Today, she brings that experience back to the communities she has spent years serving — as Al Jama-ah’s Executive Mayoral Candidate for the City of Cape Town.

ADV. SHAMEEMAH DOLLIE SALIE
Al Jama-ah Executive Mayoral Candidate — City of Cape Town

IT’S TIME TO EXPERIENCE 

THE ‘SALIE’ EFFECT

COMMUNITY SAFETY | SERVICE DELIVERY | INFRASTRUCTURE | HOUSING & LAND | VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES | ACCOUNTABILITY

We don’t come to dictate. We come to listen.
We don’t come with empty promises.
We come with experience, commitment and a willingness to act.

And we don’t believe politics should divide our communities.

Al Jama-ah is the alternative — a political platform for ALL communities.

A platform where your voice matters. Where accountability matters. Where dignity matters.
Where service matters.

Your vote is your voice. Use it wisely.
Vote Al Jama-ah. Vote Cllr. Adv. Shameemah Salie 

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A Life Built on Service

Adv. Shameemah Salie brings more than three decades of experience in law, public service, governance and community advocacy to the role of Executive Mayor.

But her story is about more than positions held – a lawyer, State Advocate, Family Advocate, City Councillor and Member of Parliament.

Her politics is rooted in something simpler – a belief that human dignity should not depend on race, religion, wealth, age, background or political affiliation. 

Throughout that journey, one thing has remained constant: her commitment to people.

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WHAT DOES SHE BRING TO THE TABLE

South Africa is dealing with enormous challenges – crime, unemployment, poverty, inequality, failing infrastructure, social division and communities that often feel that government is not listening. Against that reality, Adv. Salie’s approach is always:

Do what is right. Stand up for people. Listen before you speak. Act!
Not what politics says is right.  WHAT IS RIGHT – 24/7!!

That means standing up for vulnerable people. It means advocating for women and children.
It means fighting for safer communities. It means creating opportunities for young people.
It means respecting our elders. And it means challenging injustice wherever it is found.

For Adv. Salie, service is not something you do when elections are approaching. It is who she is!

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EXPERIENCE THAT MEETS REAL COMMUNITY NEEDS

LEGAL EXPERTISE & ACCOUNTABILITY

A legal background grounded in compliance, justice and responsible administration.

COMMUNITY-ROOTED LEADERSHIP

A record of direct engagement with residents and communities.

SERVICE DELIVERY

A focus on practical municipal issues that affect everyday life.

SAFETY & JUSTICE

Experience dealing with GBV, crime, victim support and vulnerable people.

INCLUSIVE REPRESENTATION

A stated commitment to serving residents across communities and backgrounds.

 

A RECORD OF SHOWING UP

Councillor Salie continues to engage, assist, motivate and inspire communities across the Western Cape.

From service-delivery concerns and community safety to youth development, vulnerable families and support for older residents, her work is grounded in direct engagement with the people she represents.

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What does Cape Town need? What kind of city do we want to build?

In her conversation with CapeTalk’s Clarence Ford, Adv. Shameemah Salie spoke about the issues shaping her vision for Cape Town — from spatial injustice and infrastructure to heritage, identity, safety, accountability and the rule of law.

She also spoke about Al Jama-ah’s place in a diverse Cape Town and the importance of listening to residents and engaging directly with the public.

Listen to Adv. Salie in her own words.

THIS IS THE VOICE SA NEEDS

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ADDRESSING CRIME:

Addressing crime requires more than structural interventions.

It demands collective accountability at every level—national, provincial, local government, and within communities themselves.

Law enforcement agencies must be adequately resourced and held accountable for effective policing, while government must prioritise socio-economic interventions that address the root causes of crime.

Equally important is the urgent need to strengthen preventative measures for young people.
Sustainable safety cannot be achieved without investing in youth development, education, mentorship, and accessible opportunities that steer vulnerable individuals away from criminal activity. Communities must be supported with robust safety nets that intervene before young lives are lost to violence or drawn into cycles of crime.

The fight against crime is a shared responsibility.Meaningful change will only be realised through active collaboration between government, civil society, religious leadership, and residents.
We call for ongoing engagement, transparency, and measurable outcomes to restore safety, dignity, and hope to our communities.

The time for unified, decisive action is now. Our communities cannot afford further loss of life, nor the normalisation of violence. Together, we must reclaim our streets and secure a safer future for all.

SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES – ACCOUNTABILITY

 One issue that has emerged consistently is the deep desire among our youth to build better futures for themselves. Many young people have expressed a strong determination to further their education, acquire meaningful skills, secure employment, and contribute positively to society. They want the opportunity to support their families, uplift their communities, and become productive citizens. 

Hope alone is not enough.

We urgently need meaningful investment in education, vocational training, apprenticeships, entrepreneurship programmes, and sustainable job creation initiatives. Government, the private sector, civil society, educational institutions, and community leaders must work together to create real pathways to opportunity and economic participation. 

Our communities do not need empty promises; they need practical solutions and tangible outcomes. Every young person who gains access to education, skills development, or meaningful employment becomes a catalyst for positive change. Every opportunity created strengthens families, builds safer communities, and contributes to a more prosperous South Africa.

We are failing far too many of our young people, and we must do better. Ensuring that our youth have access to opportunity is not merely a policy objective—it is a collective responsibility and a duty upon us all.

 

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WE STAND FOR YOU!

 AL JAMA-AH PROMOTES AN INCLUSIVE HUMAN RIGHTS-CENTRED SOCIETY

* Ensuring full employment with DECENT jobs for all.
* Ensuring EVERYONE’S personal SAFETY.
* Realising the RIGHT to clean, drinkable water.
* Ensuring UNIVERSAL health care.
* Protecting the Right to be FREE from MASS SURVEILLANCE.
* Fighting for the right to be free from STATE-SUPPORTED TORTURE.
* Ensuring effective civilian OVERSIGHT of our INTELLIGENCE SECTOR.
* Vehemently opposing ALL forms of racial superiority!
* Recognising EVERY child’s right to be nurtured, invested in, their emotional, physical, psychological and mental health and well-being to be realised, protected and secured.
* Regarding the LIFE AND PROPERTY of every person as A SACRED TRUST – WHICH MUST BE PROTECTED

The Party and its members are ready, capable and willing to serve ALL of humanity.
WE FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS! WE FIGHT FOR YOU!