Local elections news
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Tyrell Meyers outlines service delivery priorities for Ward 23
Local elections newsThe DA candidate highlights water and road repairs, streetlights, community safety and support for recyclers, while calling for improved municipal…
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Ntsiki Mazwai pledges to clean up Johannesburg and fix service delivery
Local elections newsThe Land Party mayoral candidate proposes budget reforms, subsidised utilities for low-income households, affordable housing and stronger performance tracking to…
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Bongani Baloyi outlines MKP’s plan to restore Johannesburg’s basic services
Local elections newsThe uMkhonto weSizwe Party mayoral candidate outlines plans for water and electricity infrastructure, a five-pillar energy mix and greater accountability…
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Sulaiman Sathar outlines service delivery priorities for Ward 124
Local elections newsThe Al Jama-ah candidate proposes a digital platform to track service delivery, improve transparency and hold municipal departments accountable.
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Lukhona Mnguni outlines plan to address Joburg’s service delivery crisis
Local elections newsRISE Mzansi proposes a 70-day plan focused on municipal finances, water infrastructure and waste management, alongside a new fund to…
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Michael Crichton targets water outages, power failures and crime in Ward 56
Local elections newsThe DA ward councillor outlines his plans for service delivery, by-law enforcement, informal trading and greater community engagement.
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Who does what in local government? Understanding the roles of councillors, the mayor and MMCs
Local elections newsThe 2026 local government elections are around the corner, and it is important for Ekurhuleni and City of Johannesburg residents…
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Local government explained: How municipalities, wards and councillors work
Local elections newsWith local elections approaching, voters can better understand how councils are structured and how councillors influence services in their communities.
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Understanding coalition government and what it means for our community
Local elections newsAs South Africa prepares for the 2026 Local Government Elections, understanding coalition government can help residents know how councils are…
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What does a two-thirds majority mean? Explainer for Ekurhuleni, Joburg South residents
Local elections newsEkurhuleni needs 113 votes for a budget and 150 for a two-thirds majority, while Johannesburg needs 136 and 180 respectively.
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How Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg councils are structured ahead of local elections
Local elections newsFrom ward and proportional-representation councillors to mayors and Speakers, here is how the two metros are governed and how council…
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Ward councillor candidates invited to introduce themselves ahead of elections
Local elections newsThe Southern Courier is inviting candidates in the area to share their plans and priorities with voters ahead of the…
