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?

Guest:  Motalatale Modiba, South African Local Government Association Spokesperson 

Guest: Miyelani Holeni - Group chief adviser with management consulting firm Ntiyiso Consulting 

Guest: Thembelani Mazibuko – Researcher at the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes 

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.&nbsp;What are the minimum requirement for new councillors to run a municipality?
Guest:&nbsp; Motalatale Modiba, South African Local Government Association Spokesperson&nbsp;
Guest: Miyelani Holeni - Group chief adviser with management consulting firm Ntiyiso Consulting&nbsp;
Guest: Thembelani Mazibuko &ndash; Researcher at the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes&nbsp;

The National Briefing

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.