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.
The federation of trade unions says unemployment is fueling the infighting over councillor positions
By Benita Enoch
Brief | 24 June 2016
Severe challenges for one of Cape Town's most closely contested wards
Feature | 7 June 2016
Residents have flush toilets but have to use a bucket system
Brief | 6 June 2016
Website helps you to hold your elected representatives accountable
By Julie Taylor
News | 6 June 2016
Protesters block roads again
News | 1 June 2016
"We have been smelling for days"
News | 27 May 2016
Yet another community dissatisfied with councillor
News | 13 May 2016
Residents in Pietermaritzburg say they are without water
News | 11 May 2016
Promised housing development never happened
News | 9 May 2016
Sboniso Majola is standing for his third term, but some of his constituents say he hasn’t delivered
News | 5 May 2016
Thandi Ndlovu “is like a statue - just there and doing nothing”, says protester
News | 19 April 2016
Tensions and allegations over ANC’s choice of councillors as well as housing lists
News | 14 April 2016
Urban pressure on Philippi can affect food prices across city
Analysis | 31 March 2016
Success of weekend registration drive depends on youth turnout
Brief | 4 March 2016
This area will be closely contested in the Municipal elections
Feature | 1 February 2016
The informal settlement's toilets are overflowing and unusable.
News | 15 January 2016