GroundUp is covering the run-up to the municipal elections in 2016. We'll keep links to articles relevant to the elections here, including a series of ward profiles.
ANC members tell Kgalema Motlanthe: Remove corrupt councillors
Meeting on new legislation turns into complaint session about local government
News | 18 August 2016
Here’s what Diepsloot residents want their newly elected councillors to do
But lack of availability of councillors does not bode well
By Benita Enoch
News | 18 August 2016
I’m an ANC supporter but I didn’t vote, says fed-up Hankey resident
Woman describes desperate plight while government fails to assist
News | 15 August 2016
Controversial Mfuleni councillor elected in new ward
Themba Honono still the target of criticism
News | 11 August 2016
Mayor in hot water after municipality car used for election campaign
Driver to face disciplinary hearing
Brief | 4 August 2016
Elections, the SABC and the unions
More than a touch of irony that Solidarity and Bemawu took SABC to court, while Cosatu-aligned union cozied up to management
By Terry Bell
Opinion | 1 August 2016
Port Elizabeth’s ward 26: an ANC divided
While the ruling party is unlikely to lose this ward on Wednesday, it showcases its problems in the city
Feature | 30 July 2016
Man accused of assault in Xolobeni is ANC election candidate
Named in affidavits, Nthethelelo Madikizela denies involvement in attack
News | 29 July 2016