How to Hold Councillors to Account?
With the municipal elections behind us, voters now have a responsibility to hold councillors and their municipality accountable. Before the…
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CCC satisfied with its prominence in its first election
Contesting an election for the first, the Cape Coloured Congress secured a resounding 2.87% of the vote, coming in fifth…
Several Elements Behind Local Government Poll Bungles
The highly contested municipal elections resulted in many glitches that took place on voting day. Radio 786 reporters on the…
Constitutional Obligations of Municipalities
The country’s dysfunctional municipalities are a drag on investment, a strain on the fiscus, and pose a critical sovereign risk.…
Will the poll bring change, opportunity for new parties?
These municipal elections are likely to see a shift in politics with a greater possibility of coalitions or even hung…
It’s not a joke: The light side of politics
One may argue that politics is a joke; we only have to cast our minds back to the Trump administration…
Female Voter Safety Under the Spotlight
South Africa’s Women’s Election Mechanism for Peace (WEMP) has launched a hotline, which can also be accessed via various social…
REPORT: Hangberg residents demand councillors don’t disappear after polls
The message from residents of Hangberg in Houtbay is clear; ward councilors must not disappear after election day and that…
Increasing number of eligible voters complain of being turned away
Concerns have been raised about registered voters not appearing on the voters’ roll. The latest has been reported in Ottery,…
Public Must Report Cases of Election Misinformation
The municipal elections are five hours in with people across the country and province casting their vote. However, this vote…
Study: Young voters have appetite and potential for change
It is fundamentally important for South Africans to be taught about their responsibility to engage with politics and government. This…
IEC ready for first polls under Covid-19
For the first time in South African history, elections would be held under pandemic conditions. Considering the ups and downs…
Municipal Fund Mismanagement Costing Service Delivery
Among the many problems facing municipalities, their finances and financial management have drastically affected service delivery. Today’s edition of the…
Women More Likely to Vote in Elections
Women have a stronger commitment and intention to vote than men. This is according to a University of Johannesburg study…
What do Voters Really Want?
In the last few weeks, contesting political parties have tirelessly campaigned, promising to provide improved basic services, affordable housing and…
VIDEO Coalface of Delivery: Safety & Security
As South Africans prepare for municipal elections, communities continue to be plagued by a range a of issues. This series…
The MyCandidate App: Know Who Wants Your Vote
To find out who’s contesting in your ward has just been made easier. A collaboration between OpenUp and Open Cities…
Peoples’ Parliament – Lotus River
Recorded on-site from the streets of Lotus River, which have had a long battle for basic services. Among them properties…
VIDEO Coalface of Delivery: Service Delivery
As South Africans prepare for municipal elections, communities continue to be plagued by a range a of issues. This series…