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SALGA NEWS |
Municipalities Invited to Apply for the 2025 Municipal Innovation Recognition Awards (MIRA) - Celebrating Trailblazing Innovation in Local Government
Posted: 13 May 2025
Municipalities across South Africa are invited to submit applications for the 2025 Municipal Innovation Recognition Awards (MIRA), a flagship initiative of the Viability and Validation of Innovations for Service Delivery Programme (VVISDP).
Kouga Local Municipality launches SA's first drone emergency response programme
Posted: 31 March 2025
This cutting-edge initiative leverages advanced drone technology to improve situational awareness, secure critical infrastructure, and safeguard the well-being of residents.
REFLECTING ON THE NATIONAL WATER AND SANITATION INDABA: SALGA REJECTS UNDERMINING OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CONSTITUTIONAL ORDER
Posted: 31 March 2025
Pretoria - The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) values opportunities for intergovernmental dialogue and welcomed the recent National Water and Sanitation Indaba, held on 27 and 28 March 2025.
Amathole District Municipality, partnered with the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa , the South African Media Development and Diversity Agency, First National Bank, and Revival Technologies and Academy to officially launch the Cellphone Repairs Training Pilot Program on 20 March 2025
Posted: 25 March 2025
Held at the Dutywa Animal Pound in Skiti Village, Ward 1, Mbhashe Local Municipality, the program followed an application process that closed on 25 February 2025, selecting 20 beneficiaries to participate.
SALGA's 2025 Digital Forum: Local Government Reimagined in the Age of AI and Smart Technology
Posted: 19 March 2025
Pretoria, 18 March 2025 Local government is at digital turning point. The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is hosting the 2025 SALGA Digital Forum on 19-20 March in Johannesburg.
Western Cape Property Investment Showcase Engagement
Posted: 18 March 2025
The SALGA Western Cape Property Investment Showcase Engagement took place in Stellenbosch on Monday, 10 March 2025. The objective of the gathering was to establish direct dialogue between local government and
SALGA Cares Initiative Brings Hope to Children in Ledig
Posted: 14 March 2025
For the North West province, the SALGA CARES initiative was officially launched at Tswaidi Secondary School in Ledig on 14th March 2025.
Recurring extreme climate events in KwaZulu-Natal and other parts of the country signal an urgent overhaul of South Africa's Disaster Management System
Posted: 11 March 2025
As South Africa braces for severe weather conditions in KwaZulu-Natal, North-West, Mpumalanga, the Free State, and other regions in the coming days, the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is calling on municipalities, provincial and
Human Rights obligations of local government
Posted: 03 March 2025
The South African Constitution's Bill of Rights
lays out a number of rights, including the right
to water, electricity, and sanitation services, and
local government, is obligated to actively realise
these rights for people and communities across
the length and breadth of the country.
South Africa set to overhaul Disaster Management System
Posted: 25 February 2025
South Africa is overhauling its disaster management system to address various legislative and administrative shortcomings, says South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Deputy President, Cllr Xola Pakati.
SALGA to convene Municipal Finance Path to Best Practice Conference
Posted: 19 February 2025
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) will host the Municipal Finance Path to Best Practice Conference on 20 - 21 February 2025 at the Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Workshop On Overview of Current Spaza Shop Regulations, Zoning and Bylaws (Town Planning Criteria In Municipalities)
Posted: 29 January 2025
Facilitating a workshop on the formation of by-laws and correct regulations for local government is important for several reasons and one of them is to ensure effective governance.
SALGA launches Provincial Local Economic Development Forum in Mpumalanga
Posted: 06 December 2024
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Eastern Cape will host its Annual Provincial Members Assembly (PMA) on December 4Ä�€“5, 2024, at the East London International Convention Centre in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.
SALGA Eastern Cape to convene Annual Provincial Members Assembly in East London
Posted: 02 December 2024
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Eastern Cape will host its Annual Provincial Members Assembly (PMA) on December 4Ä�€“5, 2024, at the East London International Convention Centre in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.
SALGA Gauteng to host annual Provincial Members Assembly to address municipal challenges and advance service delivery
Posted: 02 December 2024
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Gauteng Province will convene its Annual Provincial Members Assembly (PMA) on 4 December 2024 at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park.
Municipalities are among the vital role-players in the fight against HIV and AIDS
Posted: 02 December 2024
Municipalities are the much-needed partners in the fight against HIV and AIDS because of their closeness to the local realities of people and communities..
SALGA COMMEMORATES WORLD AIDS DAY 2024
Posted: 01 December 2024
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) joins the nation and global community in commemorating World AIDS Day on 1 December 2024.
SALGA's commitment to disability inclusion
Posted: 28 November 2024
From November 3rd to December 3rd every year, South Africa commemorates National Disability Rights Awareness Month, drawing attention to initiatives that support people with disabilities and encourage inclusivity.
South African Local Government Association 28 Years Celebrations
Posted: 25 November 2024
A tried, tested and trusted organisation in South Africa's local government ecosystem, is proud to be celebrating 28 yearsof service to local government.
Standard Transfer Specifications Project
Posted: 21 November 2024
SALGA's Sustainable Energy Specialist, Dr. Silas Mulaudzi takes a seat on SALGA TV to address some of your most common queries regarding municipalities' and Eskom's initiative to update STS-prepaid electricity meters by November 24, 2024.
An Inspiring Local Government: Mpumalanga convenes a successful Provincial Members Assembly
Posted: 18 November 2024
Mpumalanga convened its annual Provincial Members Assembly in Mbombela, on the 13th and 14th of November 2024. Delegates and stakeholders in different leadership positions within local government attended the assembly.