South African Local Government Association (SALGA)

07/06/2026

Check out this opinion piece by SALGA Youth Commission Chairperson Cllr Lucky Sele in the Sunday Times of 07 June 2026 on page 5.

In this article he argues that the future of our municipalities will not be determined in silence. It will be shaped by those who choose to participate. He calls on the youth not to withdraw, disengage or to watch from the sidelines. Instead he challenges them to get up, show up, and take their rightful place in shaping the future of their communities.

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07/06/2026

Young Voters Skip Registration: SALGA Calls for Democratic Reengagement Amid Youth Apathy

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With just weeks remaining before the voter registration weekend on the 20th and 21st, the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is sounding a

07/06/2026

Youth disengagement ahead of Local Government Elections worrying, says SALGA.

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Pretoria – The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has added its voice to calls for young South Africans to register to vote ahead of local government elections set for November 2026. SALGA is urging young South Africans to use June, Youth Month, as a call to  action by registering...

07/06/2026

Youth to urged to use their voice in upcoming local elections.

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South African youth are urged to register and vote in the upcoming local elections so that their voices are heard.

07/06/2026

Youth voter apathy raises alarm bell ahead of 2026 Local Government Elections.

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07/06/2026

SALGA turns alarm as youth turns way from voting.

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SALGA has raised concern over growing youth disillusionment with de...

07/06/2026

Youth Disengagement Ahead of Local Government Elections Worrying.

06/06/2026

Recap | Media & 2026 LGE Training

In this recap, journalists and community reporters unpack what to look out for as we prepare for the 2026 Local Government Elections - from covering electoral events accurately, to fact-checking claims in our communities and pushing back on misinformation and disinformation with data. Because local democracy starts with informed communities.

The training focused on how local government works, what SALGA and municipalities are delivering, and the role media plays in strengthening accountability at grassroots level. Watch the highlights.
Share the message. Let’s get 2026 right, together.

05/06/2026

Winners Announced | SALGA Gauteng Municipal Awards 2026

SALGA celebrates municipalities leading in Environmental & Waste Management, Climate Change, audit recovery, records and document management, and service delivery through municipal grants 24/25. Excellence is recognised, progress is honoured, and accountability is the standard.
Congratulations to all our winners!

05/06/2026

Honourable Panyaza Lesufi, Premier of Gauteng, delivered the keynote address. A call for bold leadership, accountable governance, and municipalities that deliver real results for residents.