Local level is where the state and people meet

Public participation is of paramount importance

03 November 2021 - 07:30
By Malaika Mahlatsi

Over the past few days millions of South Africans have been voting in the local government elections to decide who must govern their municipalities. Local government is without doubt the most important sphere of government for it is the coalface of service delivery and the first line of engagement with government for communities.

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