‘Elected councillors must become an engine room of service delivery’
The Electoral Commission (IEC) announced the final Local Government Elections (LGE) on Sunday.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called upon political parties to join forces and collaborate in a spirit of mutual respect when forming local councils. In his message to the nation, Ramaphosa emphasized that elected officials must prioritize serving their communities and work towards building trust and unity, regardless of their differing political affiliations.
He urged these newly elected council members to become the backbone of service delivery, driving development and creating opportunities for all South Africans. On Monday, Ramaphosa issued a statement following the announcement of the 2026 Local Government Elections by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), expressing his pride in the free, fair, and peaceful conduct of this crucial democratic process.
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