OPINION: Coalitions need to serve communities, not politicians
By Rebone Tau The 2026 local government elections may be the first South African elections where the question is no longer simply, “Which political parties will win?
As we wait for parliament to pass the Local Government: Municipal Structures Amendment Bill, councillors need to be proactive when it comes to coalition agreements.
In the past, we have seen too many motions of no vote of confidence that appear to serve political interests rather than those of residents.
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