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Cogta and Salga are pushing for an amendment Bill that seeks to remove the undue influence of smaller parties on the appointment of political office bearers in municipalities to be approved as law by next year’s elections. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Cogta, Salga keen for the passing of Bill limiting smaller parties’ influence on municipalities

The Bill seeks to stabilise local government by ensuring that parties which make the composition of municipal councils are a true representation of the will of the majority, Deputy Minister Namane Masemola said

  • Eyaaz
3 min read
34 new political parties have been registered since the 2024 national and provincial elections. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Sharp rise in new political parties ahead of 2026 elections

The electoral commission said 34 new political parties have joined the register since last year’s national elections, with more expected before next year’s local government vote

  • Eyaaz
4 min read