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DA’s promises for 2026 Local Government Elections amidst a mixed service delivery record

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By Siphamandla Zondi
| thenational.co.za
Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis launching the party's local government elections campaign earlier this year. On August 8, the Democratic Alliance unveiled its manifesto for the 4 November local government elections with much fanfare. It did not wait much after the proclamation of the election date before it announced its promises to the electorate.
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Unlocking potential: The path to excellence in municipal governance

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By Siphamandla Zondi
| Magzter Inc. Verified
Cape Times | August 17, 2026 SPEAKING at the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality's second annual Prestige Award ceremony over the weekend, I made the point that getting the basics right was the basis of the excellence we need in municipalities. That requires a new character in all of us involved, a character of excellence, elevating performance in whatever position we hold, whether as public servants, partners, or residents.
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The rise of 620 political parties in South Africa's local government elections

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By Siphamandla Zondi
| Cape Times South Africa Verified
Prof Siphamandla Zondi|Published 12 minutes ago Professor Siphamandla Zondi is the Director of the Institute for Pan African Thought and Conversation, University of Johannesburg. Image: Supplied Some 620 political parties are registered to contest the 4 November local government elections here in South Africa. It is a massive increase from previous numbers of about 508. Are 620 political entities a boon or bust for our local democracy? How can voters possibly make sense of that?
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