With local government elections approaching in South Africa, discussions about political leadership and service delivery are becoming more important. In recent years, many small political parties have emerged in local municipalities, each claiming to have better solutions to improve communities and governance. This raises an important question: does South Africa need more political parties, or are the existing ones capable of improving the country? To unpack this conversation, we are joined by Political Scientist, Thabiso Maphosa.

With local government elections approaching in South Africa, discussions about political leadership and service delivery are becoming more important. In recent years, many small political parties have emerged in local municipalities, each claiming to have better solutions to improve communities and governance. This raises an important question: does South Africa need more political parties, or are the existing ones capable of improving the country? To unpack this conversation, we are joined by Political Scientist, Thabiso Maphosa.

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