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Ramaphosa urges parties to agree on municipal leaders after South Africa’s local elections

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9 Nov 2026, 9:56 pm IST1 min read

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged political parties on November 9 to cooperate in electing municipal officeholders so newly elected councils can begin work. His appeal came a day after the electoral commission announced results from the local government elections. [evidence-1]

The government’s transition circular says coalition negotiations do not pause the legal timetable for setting up councils. It says the first meeting must be called within 14 days after a council is declared elected. For district councils, the period starts once local councils have appointed all their representatives to the district council. [evidence-2]

Ramaphosa also asked incoming councillors to use the revised local government white paper to guide their work on municipal finances, infrastructure maintenance and reliable services. Cabinet approved the policy document in September. [evidence-1] [evidence-3]

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Credit: South African Presidency, National Treasury and Cabinet

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