LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Manifesto test: The revolution promised, the record questioned
The EFF is consistent on municipalities having to focus on serving the people. Good intentions, all the right words, but what does its track record reveal?
The EFF's 2026 local government manifesto promises a range of reforms to tackle issues such as water supply, electricity, roads, sanitation, public safety, economic development, and housing. While the party acknowledges a crisis in local government, it attributes this to corruption and a focus on private interests rather than the communities they serve.
The manifesto outlines plans to rebuild municipal capacity, bring services in-house, and invest in infrastructure to improve service delivery and drive economic development. However, the party's record in government thus far raises questions about its ability to effectively implement these promises.
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