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Western Cape excluded as Aarto roll-out expands to 62 municipalities
Western Cape municipalities remain excluded from the national Aarto rollout following a formal intergovernmental dispute by the City of Cape Town
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AARTO traffic system rolls out nationwide despite municipal concerns
The controversial traffic fine system known as Aarto has begun its countrywide rollout on schedule, despite objections from municipalities who say the country is not ready.
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Youth urged to take active role in shaping their municipalities
SALGA encourages young South Africans to register for the 2026 elections, addressing declining voter participation and promoting democratic engagement.
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Failing municipalities choking local economic growth, warns president
Poor governance at municipal level is undermining service delivery and stifling economic growth across South Africa, President Ramaphosa has warned.
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SALGA warns against Eskom’s “backdoor takeover” of municipal electricity functions
PRETORIA – The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has sounded the alarm over Eskom’s proposed Distribution Agency Agreement (DAA), warning that the power utility’s plans could amount to an unconstitutional…
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South Africa’s Metro Mayors unite in historic Cape Town summit
In an unprecedented move, the mayors of South Africa’s eight metropolitan municipalities convened in Cape Town on Tuesday for their first-ever collective meeting, marking a significant step toward coordinated urban…
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Municipal body slams energy regulator over electricity trading licences
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has launched a scathing attack on the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) for approving electricity trading licences to private entities before…
