Municipal Watch: With local government elections drawing closer, lawmakers in parliament are discussing the Coalitions Bill and whether they can have it ready just in time for the November 4th polls. Chairperson of the Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Committee, Dr Zweli Mkhize, says that they would need to fast-track the legislation, which is critical in regulating coalitions and ensuring political stability in municipalities.

Guest: Lance Joel, SALGA Chief Officer for Intergovernmental Relations and Municipal Resilience

Municipal Watch: With local government elections drawing closer, lawmakers in parliament are discussing the Coalitions Bill and whether they can have it ready just in time for the November 4th polls. Chairperson of the Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Committee, Dr Zweli Mkhize, says that they would need to fast-track the legislation, which is critical in regulating coalitions and ensuring political stability in municipalities.
Guest: Lance Joel, SALGA Chief Officer for Intergovernmental Relations and Municipal Resilience

The National Briefing

Municipal Watch: With local government elections drawing closer, lawmakers in parliament are discussing the Coalitions Bill and whether they can have it ready just in time for the November 4th polls.