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Making a mark: Tshwane residents cast their votes during the 2016 local government elections.

SANISHA PACKIRISAMY: When the tail wags the coalition dog

How smaller parties shape budgets, delivery and accountability

The enclaves that may keep South Africa afloat

South Africa's growing escape from local government

NATASHA MARRIAN: Inside the Treasury’s moves to rein in rogue municipalities

The government's long-awaited plan to fix municipalities

JUSTICE MALALA: What local politicians can learn from Trump

As coalition talks begin, new leaders must focus on delivery

Potholes in Evaton, Ext 11 in the Emfuleni local municipality.

The ANC’s sinkhole

The party’s Zanufication continues apace

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PODCAST: ‘Sharp Sharp’ — Helen Zille on the warpath

The DA veteran explains why Wednesday is crucial

Are you budgeting for municipal dysfunction?

Think about your finances when you cast your vote

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PODCAST: The future is local

South Africa’s Easy Elections Guide

New dawn for broken municipalities?

Inside the blueprint for local government reform

DA Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille.

Real Politics: Johannesburg is now or never for the DA

Why Johannesburg is the DA’s biggest test before Gauteng 2029

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PODCAST: OR Tambo — the ANC fortress that cannot deliver

South Africa’s Easy Elections Guide

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PODCAST: Sedibeng — can the Vaal rise again?

South Africa’s Easy Elections Guide

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PODCAST: Matjhabeng — the gold fields’ long decline

South Africa’s Easy Elections Guide

South Africa’s recovery runs through Gauteng’s city halls

Restoring stability to Gauteng’s key metros is critical to driving South Africa's broader economic recovery

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The pivot premium and the second election

The real battle for municipal power often begins afterwards, as hung councils give minor parties leverage in coalition talks

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Steve Brown on what’s shaping real estate markets

The new Sapoa president talks property with the FM

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PODCAST: ZF Mgcawu — where water is the economy

South Africa’s Easy Elections Guide

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PODCAST: UncoveringIT! Jozi’s mission impossible: How to fix a ruined city

Can Johannesburg truly be turned around ahead of the crucial local government elections?

Jozi’s mission impossible: How to fix a ruined city

Joburg’s long road back from the brink

NATASHA MARRIAN: The murky story of Tshwane’s dirty water

More than investigations are needed to fix water systems