Fixing local politics starts inside South Africa’s political parties – The Mail & Guardian

Fixing local politics starts inside South Africa’s political parties – The Mail & Guardian

On 14 September, President Cyril Ramaphosa called for greater accountability in local government. He emphasised the need for a stricter vetting process for ANC councillors and stronger performance management.  His remarks were met with mixed reactions. Some welcomed the call from the president while others dismissed it as “election-talk” with the president having no intention of making this actionable.  Such scepticism reflects a wider crisis of…

Fixing local politics starts inside South Africa’s political parties

On 14 September, President Cyril Ramaphosa called for greater accountability in local government. He emphasised the need for a stricter vetting process for ANC councillors and stronger performance management. His remarks were met with mixed reactions. Some welcomed the call from the president while others dismissed it as “election-talk” with the president having no intention of making this […]