With coalition negotiations underway in several hung municipalities, the municipal watchdog, the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), has urged political parties and independents to prioritise governance stability and service delivery.
The organisation warns that political instability could hamper municipal performance and undermine efforts to address community needs.
SALGA spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says stable councils are key to delivering services to communities.
“The successful conclusion of yet another local government election is an indication of the resilience and the maturing nature of our democracy. Now that the public have made their voice heard, it is important that we shift towards building stable, capable and accountable municipal councils that can deliver for communities. We, as SALGA, have made a call to parties, particularly in hung councils, to ensure that they put the interests of communities first and that coalition arrangements promote stability.”Successful Local Government Elections Must Now Translate into Stable Councils and Better Services
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#LGE2026 https://t.co/0OGfZkb7lF— SALGA (@SALGA_Gov) November 9, 2026