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The municipality is the coalface of service delivery — this is where citizens experience value for their votes, taxes and rates. It is one of the single most important spheres of governance, which cannot afford such vulnerability. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)
BLUE ECONOMY

Local government reform: strengthening democracy in a coalition era

With the advent of coalition politics at local and national level, policies are needed that help to maintain stability

  • Siphesihle Mbhele
5 min read
The 14-day period to form a government is one of the issues that has been identified as a stumbling block in the formation of well-considered and stable coalitions. (Esa Alexander/Sowetan/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
COALITION AGREEMENTS

Challenges, strategies and the will of the people in forming political coalitions in South Africa

As we enter a new era of coalition politics, there are key considerations for democracy, accountability and political rights

  • Joel Bregman
9 min read