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Focus shifts to building stable, accountable municipal councils The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has urged for focus to now shift from the ballot box to building stable, capable and accountable municipal councils that can deliver services to communities following the conclusion of the 2026 Local Government Elections.
The elections were held on Wednesday last week (4 November) with the final results announced by the Electoral Commission (IEC) on Sunday evening (8 November).
As political parties move to constitute municipal councils within the prescribed 14-day period…

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Focus shifts to building stable, accountable municipal councils