How do municipal ward budgets work?
The local government elections took place on November 1. Once the results were out, the political parties had to negotiate coalitions for control of...
The state of civic education in South Africa
One of the biggest takeaways from the 2021 local government elections was a massive decline in voter turnout. There are a number of reasons...
SADA is the third biggest party in Fetakgomo Tubatse municipality
The Fetakgomo Tubatse municipality is an amalgamation of Fetakgomo and Tubatse municipality. It is situated in the fastest developing platinum town of Burgersfort. It...
The Capexit battle royale #LGE2021
As November 1 and local elections day draws closer, political parties and candidates are politicking in full force. From “catchy slogans” to “promises to...
The List: 5 times South African celebrities went into politics
Politicians are highly visible and famous in their own right. But entertainers and sportspeople are the original celebrities. The political landscape in South Africa...
The List: Five myths about the 2021 local elections
South Africa's municipal elections will be held on November 1, 2021. People will vote to elect councils for all district, metropolitan and local municipalities...
Unpacking the so-called “Coloured” vote and why it’s not just a...
November 1 marks the day of the 2021 local government elections. The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) reported that 26.2-million South Africans are...
By-laws that govern urban farming need to find common ‘soil’ for...
Djo BaNkuna aka “The Cabbage Bandit” was threatened with arrest for having a vegetable garden on the pavement in front of his home. He...
No recount, IEC says despite calls from some Western Cape parties
The Wednesday press briefing by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in the Western Cape was interrupted. Anwar Adams, the Democratic Independent Party (DIP) leader,...
Steve Tshwete municipality in Mpumalanga is trying its best
In 2020, only eight percent of South African municipalities received clean audits from the Auditor-General. These “clean municipalities” were cited for not having financial...
Limpopo villagers waiting for more than 20 years for gravel road...
Residents of Mawa Block 8 outside Bolobedu in Limpopo have waited for more than 20 years for their gravel road to be tarred.
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In Conversation with Tshiamo Malatji, independent candidate
In June 2020, the Constitutional Court ruled that the Electoral Act is unconstitutional. The Act required citizens to be elected to political office through...
Makhanda and the future of service delivery protests in SA
In Makhanda, between May and June, protestors shut down roads, and other access points. They were protesting jobs and decent services. In response to...
Lesedi Mamushi on why she is running as an independent candidate
Lesedi Mamushi is an independent candidate of the Makhuduthamaga municipality in Limpopo. Mamushi told The Daily Vox the reason why ward 6 residents opted...
Here’s what mayors and councillors are supposed to do
Eligible voters on November 1 will go to the polls to vote for public representatives at the municipal council and ward councillors. These are...
Political parties say they are ready to serve the people
The 10400 ward councillors have not been elected and the final results of the local elections are in. The councillors and councils will now...
Sipho Mtshweni for ward councilor or no vote, say Mamelodi residents
Some Mamelodi residents say they want Sipho Mtshweni for ward councillor or else they are not going to vote. Residents of Skierlik/Kopanong, east of...
Final analysis ahead of Election Day with Paul Berkowitz
On November 1, South Africans will go to the polls in the sixth round of local government elections. The Daily Vox spoke to Paul...
Independent candidate Tshiamo Malatji is determined to continue building despite results
In Mangaung metropolitan municipality in the Free State, the results coming in so far shows the African National Congress has over 40% of the...
The results are finally in #LGE2021
It has been an intense and busy few weeks but now finally the results of the 2021 local government elections are out. At the...
