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COALITION STABILITY MUST NOT BECOME JOB SECURITY FOR MAYORS

2026-11-09

As South Africa enters a new era of municipal coalition governance, political stability must not come at the expense of accountability and service delivery. The proposed Municipal Structures Amendment Bill seeks to limit frequent changes in mayoral leadership, but raises concerns about protecting underperforming mayors from scrutiny. Coalition stability must ultimately strengthen democratic oversight, ensure effective governance and hold municipal leaders accountable to the communities they serve.

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FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION CALLS FOR PEACEFUL LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

2026-11-03

The FW de Klerk Foundation calls for peaceful local government elections and condemns violence and intimidation against candidates, campaigners and voters. Every citizen must be able to exercise their constitutional political rights freely and without fear. Political leaders, law enforcement and voters all have a role to play in protecting free, fair and peaceful elections.

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WHY YOUR VOTE IS DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO YOUR WALLET

2026-10-27

The way public money is managed has a direct impact on household finances, particularly when failing services force residents to pay again for alternatives. The FW de Klerk Foundation’s “Your Vote. Your Wallet.” infographic highlights the link between informed voting, accountable government and the everyday cost of service delivery. South Africans are encouraged to look beyond election promises, scrutinise municipal performance and remain engaged after casting their votes.

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RED FLAG: NO OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS ON FINAL VERSION OF ELECTORAL REGULATIONS.

2026-10-23

The FW de Klerk Foundation has raised concerns about a change introduced into the final Municipal Electoral Regulations that was not included in the draft published for public comment. The Foundation argues that the addition of a sworn-statement requirement for election objections raises important questions about meaningful public participation, electoral transparency, and compliance with Constitutional Court principles governing post-consultation amendments.

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FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION CALLS FOR URGENT TRANSPARENCY ON ELECTORAL REFORM PROCESS

2026-08-24

The FW de Klerk Foundation has called on Parliament to provide urgent clarity on how it intends to process the Electoral Reform Consultation Panel (ERCP) report, warning that ongoing uncertainty could undermine meaningful electoral reform before the 2029 elections. The Foundation argues that transparency, accountability and public participation are essential to ensure that reforms aimed at strengthening voter accountability and South Africa’s constitutional democracy are considered and implemented within a realistic timeframe.

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INTRODUCING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT REPORT CARD 2026

2026-08-17

The Local Government Report Card 2026 provides an independent assessment of 50 municipalities across all nine provinces, measuring performance against five pillars of constitutional local government. The findings reveal a sharply uneven picture, with strong institutional leadership and sound financial management consistently linked to better service delivery and public accountability. By presenting clear evidence of what works, what fails and where improvement is possible, the Report Card equips residents, councillors and policymakers to demand practical, measurable change.

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