South AfricaMail & Guardian2 d ago

The ballot box is only the beginning

Electoral integrity is key to South Africa’s future and a credible vote could help restore its international reputation. As South Africans headed to the polls on Wednesday, 4 November, the country faces a democratic test that extends far beyond municipal boundaries. The local government elections will determine who manages municipalities responsible for water, electricity, sanitation, housing and other essential services. But the vote also offers an opportunity to demonstrate why South Africa’s democratic institutions matter at a time when democratic norms are under pressure across the world.

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