2021 local government elections date confirmed

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President Matamela Ramaphosa has finally announced and confirmed October 27th, 2021 as a day where local government elections will take place.

In a statement released by the Presidency they said that this will be the sixth time under democratic dispensation South Africa will be going for local government elections to elect public representatives at metropolitan, district and local level.

“The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) will follow the necessary legal process to proclaim the date and undertake other requirements.”

“The President urges eligible – and especially first-time voters – to ensure they are registered to participate in the elections which provides the basis for development and service delivery closest to where citizens live.”