2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (172+ words) The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has called on political parties to ensure that candidates selected to contest the upcoming municipal elections are prepared to take their municipal responsibilities seriously. SALGA says communities cannot afford councillors who fail to…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (461+ words) Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has called for a whole-of-society approach to address the growing municipal debt owed to water boards, and the broader challenges affecting the sustainability of the water sector. Mahlobo said government alone could not…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (357+ words) The Western Cape Government has mobilised a coordinated, multi-agency emergency response to support the Beaufort West Municipality, following severe flooding that damaged critical water supply infrastructure and disrupted water services to the town. In a statement on Wednesday, Local Government,…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (373+ words) Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation David Mahlobo has urged private sector leaders to view themselves as strategic partners rather than simple off-takers.Mahlobo made this call during the AWSISA and Global South Water and Sanitation Mpumalanga Dialogue at the…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1562+ words) The following speech was delivered by DA eThekwini Mayoral Candidate, Haniff Hoosen, at the water crisis picket at Pinetown Water and Sanitation Depo on 10 September 2026 The DA’s plan to get water into eThekwini’s taps: – Invest R10 billion to rebuild the water…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (536+ words) With just 55 days to go before the local government elections, Hammanskraal residents say their worsening water crisis has forced them to take a closer interest in local politics. Residents are preparing to make their voices heard at the ballot box…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (514+ words) Johannesburg – Afrika Mayibuye Movement’s Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Themba “Skeem GP” Nzimande has defended his ability to lead the metro after facing tough questions about his experience and ability to govern. Nzimande was challenged during a Newzroom Afrika interview over whether…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (745+ words) Governors of the South-South region have gathered to discuss ways to position the region as a strong economic bloc, through integrated infrastructure, maritime development and industrialisation The governors took the position during a one-day meeting of the Southsouth Governors’ Forum…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (474+ words) Ontario’s voter turnout rate in 2022 was just 32.9 per cent. Here’s why local government matters. The 2026 municipal election is Oct. 26. Ontario’s 444 municipalities head to the polls Oct. 26 — and the politicians you elect will not only decide your property taxes, but also…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (483+ words) The resolution formed the thrust of the communiqué issued at the end of the second meeting of the South-South Governors’ Forum, held in Calabar, Cross River State, on Monday September 7, 2026, under the chairmanship of Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri....