How can the same councillor get re-elected in wards where there isn’t even running water? In this opinion piece, Themba Dlamini explores why local political parties and ward councillors manage to retain their seats even after catastrophic service delivery failures. He writes about the importance of civic action, taking responsibility and heading to the polls on election day.
On 4 November, what will be driving your vote?
- Direct service delivery track record
- Aligning with my preferred party
- The specific ward candidate’s character
- Lack of viable alternatives (voting for the “least bad” option)
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