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FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION RELEASES "WHOSE RESPONSIBILITY IS IT ANYWAY?" - A NEW DIGITAL GUIDE TO THE 2026 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
Issued by Ismail Joosub on behalf of the FW de Klerk Foundation on 16/06/2026
The FW de Klerk Foundation, in partnership with Project Youth South Africa, Co[LAB] Africa, the African Minds for Applied Research Institute, Royal Bookstore and the BRICS Student Commission (UNISA Division), has released Whose Responsibility Is It Anyway? The Local Government Election Guide 2026.
With South Africa’s local government elections set for 4 November 2026, the guide tackles a question too many citizens never stop to ask: whose job is it, really, to make local government work? Written in clear, accessible language in multiple languages and built for young South Africans, it explains why local elections matter, what the Constitution promises communities, what a ward councillor can – and cannot – do, and how to register and cast a vote that counts.
Packed with constitutional explainers, youth voices, hard data on voter turnout, and a step-by-step guide to registration, this is the first in a three-part series taking readers from registration to active participation and accountability after the polls close.
The guide is now live on the FW de Klerk Foundation website, free to read and download.
WHY YOUR VOTE IS DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO YOUR WALLET
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.
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION CALLS FOR TRANSPARENT MUNICIPAL RECOVERY PLANS AMID R400 BILLION WATER INFRASTRUCTURE BACKLOG
South Africa faces an estimated R400 billion backlog to repair and upgrade ageing water infrastructure across 107 water services authorities. The FW de Klerk Foundation calls for transparent, municipality-specific recovery plans with clear deadlines, measurable milestones and accountable authorities. Reliable access to water is a constitutional right, and infrastructure spending must translate into measurable improvements in service delivery.
A VISIT TO THE SOUTH AFRICAN CHILDREN’S HOME
On Tuesday, 20 October2026, a delegation of the FW de Klerk Foundation comprising of Deputy Chairperson Christina Teichmann and Legacy Manager Brenda Steyn visited the SA Children’s Home in Gardens, Cape Town, where they met with Nina Crawford and Dico van Eeden to learn more about the home’s history and mission.