Municipal Watch: Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Zweli Mkhize, says that training and professionalisation must produce visible improvements in municipal performance following the 2026 local government elections.

The National Briefing · Oct 16, 2026 · 33m

Municipal Watch: Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Zweli Mkhize, says that training and professionalisation must produce visible improvements in municipal performance following the 2026 local government elections. What are the minimum requirement for new councillors to run a municipality?

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