Local Governance
latest news & developments
Electoral Commission of South Africa sets out 2026/27 local election schedule
Chief electoral officer Sy Mamabolo urged Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa to announce the election date ahead of proclamation
Popo Molefe: From politics to fixing potholes
The struggle stalwart debunks narratives about racial discord in South Africa
Outa sounds alarm over new bills that ‘protect’ irregular appointments in local government
The civil society group said the bills were probably being written by legislators with ‘self interest and expediency’ in mind
Municipalities need to be reminded of their role in the country
It is usually the most vulnerable in society who are most dependent on local authorities, yet they are the ones stealing from the poor