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SALGA MEETS WITH TRADITIONAL LEADERSHIP TO ADDRESS RURAL DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL, CLIMATE CHANGE, DISASTER, NATURAL RESOURCES CHALLENGES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES
Posted: 12 November 2025
Traditional Leaders are the custodians of communal land and heritage, they play a powerful role in addressing climate change challenges.
"Building Resilient Economies for All – Women as Drivers of Local Governance and Inclusive Development"
Posted: 11 November 2025
The Lekgotla is set to bring together women leaders from the local government, private sector and higher learning institutions to advance gender equality, inclusive governance, and economic resilience.
CALL FOR PAPERS AND PROVOCATIONS Reimagining Developmental Local Government:New Approaches to Legacy Challenges
Posted: 27 October 2025
The 2025 COMPACT Research Conference invites scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and municipal leaders to engage in an important discussion regarding the future of local governance in
South Africa.
Strengthening Local Governance in Mpumalanga: Combating Corruption, Infrastructure Decay, and Financial Mismanagement for Sustainable Service Delivery
Posted: 21 October 2025
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) convened its Mpumalanga Provincial Members Assembly in Secunda on the 6th and 7th of October 2025, within Govan Mbeki Local Municipality.
EASY AND SAFE CROSSING FOR COMMUNITIES OF WARD 6 IN UMZIMVUBU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
Posted: 16 October 2025
The Welisizwe Rural Bridges Programme is aimed at ensuring that rural communities can go on with their daily lives, and easily and safely reach schools, health facilities, workplaces and other amenities.
Safeguarding Our Legacy: How Community Safety Strengthens Heritage Preservation in South Africa
Posted: 19 September 2025
Every September, South Africa celebrates Heritage Month—a time to honour the diverse cultures, histories, and traditions that shape our national identity. It is a moment to reflect on the richness of our past and the responsibility we share in protecting it
SALGA to Champion Collaboration and Service Delivery Solutions at NCOP Local Government Week
Posted: 16 September 2025
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA), led by President, Cllr. Bheke Stofile, will participate in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Local Government Week, taking place from 16–19 September at Parliament, Cape Town.
SALGA Limpopo Provincial Members Assembly Newsletter
Posted: 05 September 2025
SALGA Limpopo Provincial Members Assembly (PMA) 2025 opened with a strong call for resilience, collaboration, and innovation in local governance. Under the theme "Developing Resilient Municipalities,"
Collaborative Workshop Revives Rural Rail Mobility in the Western Cape
Posted: 01 September 2025
Mossel Bay, 22 August 2025- In a decisive step towards reimagining South Africa's rural mobility future, the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), together with the Mossel Bay Municipality and Garden Route District Municipality, convened a groundbreaking Regional Railway Mobility Opportunities Collaborative Workshop.
Local government at the intersection of heritage and tourism
Posted: 01 September 2025
Local governments are the heartbeat of heritage-driven tourism. They don't just maintain heritage and tourism sites—they shape experiences. By investing in infrastructure, preserving cultural landmarks, and curating authentic tourism offerings, municipalities bring local stories to life while uplifting their communities.
SALGA and Metro Mayors Forge United Front to Strengthen Metropolitan Governance
Posted: 29 August 2025
Cape Town, 28 August 2025 - The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) convened a landmark Metro Mayors Meeting in Cape Town, bringing together the leadership of all eight metropolitan municipalities to deliberate on pressing challenges, share best practices
SALGA Opposes NERSA's Approval of Electricity Trading Licences Without a Clear Regulatory Framework
Posted: 11 August 2025
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA), the constitutionally mandated representative of South Africa's municipalities, has noted with deep concern the decision by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to grant electricity trading licences to private entities before finalising the necessary trading rules.
Call for Proposals: SALGA's 2025 Intercity Innovation Challenge
Posted:06 August 2025
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA), in collaboration with key city partners and innovation hubs, is inviting submissions for The Inaugural South African Intercity Innovation Challenge 2025. This challenge seeks groundbreaking proposals in two key areas:
SALGA Maintains Unqualified Audit Opinion for 13 Consecutive Years - A Testament to Strong Governance and Financial Stewardship
Posted:01 August 2025
he South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is proud to announce that it has once again achieved an unqualified audit opinion from the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) for the 2024/25 financial year marking the 13th consecutive year of clean financial governance.
SALGA (Mpumalanga) Nelson Mandela Day Celebration 2025
Posted:28 July 2025
On the 25th of July 2025, the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) in Mpumalanga celebrated the worldwide annual Nelson Mandela Day by donating supportive supplies to Uthandiwe Children's Home in Malelane under the Nkomazi Local Municipality.
SALGA Western Cape Marks Mandela Day 2025 by Uplifting the Elderly in Bredasdorp
Posted:28 July 2025
In commemoration of Mandela Day 2025, the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Western Cape, in partnership with the Cape Agulhas Local Municipality (CAM) and Overberg District Municipality (ODM)
SALGA Inaugural Annual Local Government Good Governance Indaba
Posted:15 July 2025
SALGA has a clear strategic role to play, representing the interests of local government within the system of government as a whole and supporting its members to fulfil their developmental obligations, on the other.
SALGA Youth Commission Champions Youth Development at Matjhabeng and Mohokare Youth Day Events
Posted:26 June 2025
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA), through its Youth Commission, played a key role in advancing youth empowerment during Youth Day commemorations hosted by Matjhabeng and Mohokare Local Municipalities respectively.
National Working Group: Municipal Capabilities and Institutional Resilince
Posted:26 June 2025
The National Working Group for Municipal Capabilities and Institutional Resilience is taking place at France Baard District Municipality, Kimberley, Northern Cape today, 24 June 2025.
Oversight, Accountability, and Consequence Management workshop
Posted:10 June 2025
In pursuit of strengthening oversight, accountability, and consequence management within the local government sphere, the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) held a workshop from the 4th to the 5th of June 2025.
SALGA Support to Alfred Nzo DM: Workshop on Urban Risk-Informed Development Planning and Making Cities Resilient
Posted:23 May 2025
SALGA EC with the support from the National office supported the Alfred Nzo District Municipality on the workshop on urban risk informed development planning and making cities resilient.
Municipalities Invited to Apply for the 2025 Municipal Innovation Recognition Awards (MIRA) - Celebrating Trailblazing Innovation in Local Government
Posted:13 May 2025
Municipalities across South Africa are invited to submit applications for the 2025 Municipal Innovation Recognition Awards (MIRA), a flagship initiative of the Viability and Validation of Innovations for Service Delivery Programme (VVISDP).
Kouga Local Municipality launches SA's first drone emergency response programme
Posted:31 March 2025
This cutting-edge initiative leverages advanced drone technology to improve situational awareness, secure critical infrastructure, and safeguard the well-being of residents.
REFLECTING ON THE NATIONAL WATER AND SANITATION INDABA: SALGA REJECTS UNDERMINING OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CONSTITUTIONAL ORDER
Posted:31 March 2025
Pretoria - The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) values opportunities for intergovernmental dialogue and welcomed the recent National Water and Sanitation Indaba, held on 27 and 28 March 2025.
Amathole District Municipality, partnered with the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa , the South African Media Development and Diversity Agency, First National Bank, and Revival Technologies and Academy to officially launch the Cellphone Repairs Training Pilot Program on 20 March 2025
Posted:25 March 2025
Held at the Dutywa Animal Pound in Skiti Village, Ward 1, Mbhashe Local Municipality, the program followed an application process that closed on 25 February 2025, selecting 20 beneficiaries to participate.
SALGA's 2025 Digital Forum: Local Government Reimagined in the Age of AI and Smart Technology
Posted:19 March 2025
Pretoria, 18 March 2025 Local government is at digital turning point. The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is hosting the 2025 SALGA Digital Forum on 19-20 March in Johannesburg.
Western Cape Property Investment Showcase Engagement
Posted:18 March 2025
The SALGA Western Cape Property Investment Showcase Engagement took place in Stellenbosch on Monday, 10 March 2025. The objective of the gathering was to establish direct dialogue between local government and
SALGA Cares Initiative Brings Hope to Children in Ledig
Posted:14 March 2025
For the North West province, the SALGA CARES initiative was officially launched at Tswaidi Secondary School in Ledig on 14th March 2025.
Recurring extreme climate events in KwaZulu-Natal and other parts of the country signal an urgent overhaul of South Africa's Disaster Management System
Posted: 11 March 2025
As South Africa braces for severe weather conditions in KwaZulu-Natal, North-West, Mpumalanga, the Free State, and other regions in the coming days, the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is calling on municipalities, provincial and
Human Rights obligations of local government
Posted: 03 March 2025
The South African Constitution's Bill of Rights
lays out a number of rights, including the right
to water, electricity, and sanitation services, and
local government, is obligated to actively realise
these rights for people and communities across
the length and breadth of the country.
South Africa set to overhaul Disaster Management System
Posted: 25 February 2025
South Africa is overhauling its disaster management system to address various legislative and administrative shortcomings, says South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Deputy President, Cllr Xola Pakati.
SALGA to convene Municipal Finance Path to Best Practice Conference
Posted: 19 February 2025
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) will host the Municipal Finance Path to Best Practice Conference on 20 - 21 February 2025 at the Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Workshop On Overview of Current Spaza Shop Regulations, Zoning and Bylaws (Town Planning Criteria In Municipalities)
Posted: 29 January 2025Facilitating a workshop on the formation of by-laws and correct regulations for local government is important for several reasons and one of them is to ensure effective governance.
Local government rising to the expectations of the new year
Posted: 01 January 2025
Although the year 2025 can mean different things to different people, for the local government sector, it means that the nation is just one year away from the 2026 municipal elections
SALGA launches Provincial Local Economic Development Forum in Mpumalanga
Posted: 06 December 2024The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Eastern Cape will host its Annual Provincial Members Assembly (PMA) on December, 2024, at the East London International Convention Centre in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.
SALGA Eastern Cape to convene Annual Provincial Members Assembly in East London
Posted: 02 December 2024The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Eastern Cape will host its Annual Provincial Members Assembly (PMA) on December 4Äļ潀“5, 2024, at the East London International Convention Centre in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.
SALGA Gauteng to host annual Provincial Members Assembly to address municipal challenges and advance service delivery
Posted: 02 December 2024The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Gauteng Province will convene its Annual Provincial Members Assembly (PMA) on 4 December 2024 at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park.
Municipalities are among the vital role-players in the fight against HIV and AIDS
Posted: 02 December 2024Municipalities are the much-needed partners in the fight against HIV and AIDS because of their closeness to the local realities of people and communities..
SALGA COMMEMORATES WORLD AIDS DAY 2024
Posted: 01 December 2024The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) joins the nation and global community in commemorating World AIDS Day on 1 December 2024.
SALGA's commitment to disability inclusion
Posted: 28 November 2024From November 3rd to December 3rd every year, South Africa commemorates National Disability Rights Awareness Month, drawing attention to initiatives that support people with disabilities and encourage inclusivity.
South African Local Government Association 28 Years Celebrations
Posted: 25 November 2024
A tried, tested and trusted organisation in South Africa's local government ecosystem, is proud to be celebrating 28 yearsof service to local government.
Standard Transfer Specifications Project
Posted:21 November 2024
SALGA's Sustainable Energy Specialist, Dr. Silas Mulaudzi takes a seat on SALGA TV to address some of your most common queries regarding municipalities' and Eskom's initiative to update STS-prepaid electricity meters by November 24, 2024.
An Inspiring Local Government: Mpumalanga convenes a successful Provincial Members Assembly
Posted:18 November 2024
Mpumalanga convened its annual Provincial Members Assembly in Mbombela, on the 13th and 14th of November 2024. Delegates and stakeholders in different leadership positions within local government attended the assembly.