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Local government is where politics gets real — your water, roads, rates, rubbish and electricity. But how much do we actually understand about the people and systems running our municipalities?
In a podcast brought to you by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, journalist Nickolaus Bauer cuts through the jargon, political noise and municipal mythology in South Africa’s Easy Elections Guide: Local Government 2026.
In this episode, he looks at the local government system — how it fits into national politics, its constituent elements, the undue influence of political parties, and questions of responsibility. In short, your guide to who’s responsible for what, and who to hold accountable when things fall apart.