Who really holds the power in local government?
Ahead of South Africa’s 4 November 2026 local government elections, Dr Harlan Cloete examines how power is shared — and contested — between councillors, municipal officials and communities.
Ahead of South Africa’s 4 November 2026 local government elections, Dr Harlan Cloete examines how power is shared — and contested — between councillors, municipal officials and communities.