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Party or people? Who do our councillors really serve?

IOL · 19 October 2026 at 11:00

Party or people? Who do our councillors really serve?

The Active Citizens Movement has launched a voter guide and candidate scorecard urging South Africans to scrutinise promises, competence and integrity before the 2026 local government elections.

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