September 2024
27 September 2024: SALGA Women's Commission National Lekgotla and Masterclass Series set to celebrate 30 Years of Democracy in Women's Development in Local Government
August 2024
27 August 2024: SALGA urges municipalities with poor audits to adopt best practices, strengthen oversight, and ensure accountability to prevent recurrence
16 August 2024: SALGA and Organised Labour Parties conclude third round of Salary and Wage negotiations with Facilitators' Proposal in sight
07 August 2024: SALGA to convene a National Joint-Sitting of Council of Mayors and Speakers for strategic reflections on measures to advance the local government
July 2024
16 July 2024: SALGA URGES PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA AND 7th PARLIAMENT TO PUT REVITALIZING DYSFUNCTIONAL MUNICIPALITIES AS KEY PRIORITY IN THE NEW PARLIAMENTARY TERM
10 July 2024: Local Government Leaders Step Up in the 7th Parliament and Administration
03 July 2024: SALGA Gauteng to host Annual Municipal Audit Awards to Recognise Exceptional Performance and Encourage Continuous Improvement
June 2024
12 June 2024: SALGA ENGAGES WITH SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY TO ADDRESS SERVICE DELIVERY CHALLENGES
May 2024
14 May 2024: Cultivating Safety and Inclusivity: SALGA's Initiative for Green and Safer Public Spaces
April 2024
25 April 2024: SALGA welcomes the gazetting of the final White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection as an important step toward overhauling the migration system in South Africa
March 2024
14 March 2024: SALGA symposium of legal practitioners yearns for sensible regulation in local government
13 March 2024: SALGA gears up for the gathering of legal minds in local government
11 March 2024: SALGA convenes 4th Municipal Legal Practitioners' Forum to build efficient local government legal services and improve its administration
February 2024
23 February 2024: SALGA AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO HOST LG PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT WITH A FOCUS ON HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
January 2024
08 January 2024: SALGA URGES PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO PLACE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AT THE CENTRE OF GOVERNMENT'S AGENDA DURING HIS SONA ADDRESS
December 2023
10 December 2023: SALGA Hosts 7th National Communicators Forum to Strengthen Communication between Local Government and Communities
November 2023
30 November 2023: SALGA joins the World Aids Day 2023 and calls on municipalities to strengthen their multisectoral response to HIV and AIDS
17 November 2023: SALGA Urges Citizens, Especially the Youth, to Exercise Their Democratic Right: Register to Vote on 18 and 19 November 2023
17 November 2023: The 2023 SALGA Council of Speakers (SCoS) gathers municipal leaders to drive stability in local councils and improvements in service delivery
13 November 2023: SALGA WELCOMES MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS' RELEASE OF WHITE PAPER ON CITIZENSHIP, IMMIGRATION, AND REFUGEE PROTECTION
October 2023
24 October 2023: Government concludes a successful international migration workshop to build consensus and unified approach in managing international migration
23 October 2023: SALGA Western Cape PEC Engagements with Garden Route Municipalities
12 October 2023: Media Statement On The Cowardly Killing Of Mr Nceba Ncunyana By Faceless Criminals
September 2023
29 September 2023: SALGA Womens Commission to convene National Lekgotla and Master Class Series 2023
26 September 2023: SALGA to host 7th Annual Karoo Small Town Regeneration (STR) Conference: 27-28 September 2023
22 September 2023: 100-Day Challenges FAQ Black and white
22 September 2023: SALGA Women's Commission National Conference Report 2022
13 September 2023: SALGA recognised at the 2023 SITA GovTech Award Ceremony
12 September 2023: SALGA & SACA CONVENE CEMETERIES CONFERENCE TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES OF SPACE AND ENVIRONMENT
12 September 2023: SALGA HOSTS A PROVINCIAL RECORDS AND ICT FORUM IN UPINGTON (12-15 SEPTEMBER 2023)
09 September 2023: SALGA condolences to Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi
06 September 2023: SALGA Western Cape to Host a Women's Commission Lekgotla
06 September 2023: SALGA National Members Assembly Reflects on the State of Local Government
03 September 2023: SALGA gears up for the National Members Assembly in Gauteng 5 – 6 September 2023
01 September 2023: SALGA expresses condolences over Johannesburg building fire tragedy
August 2023
28 August 2023: SALGA to hold National Members Assembly in Gauteng 5 - 6 September 2023
25 August 2023: SALGA Women's Commission (SWC) Provincial Lekgotla is taking place in Upington, Northern Cape from 23-25 August 2023
09 August 2023: SALGA Women's Commission Affirms Commitment to Women's Empowerment and Equality in Local Government
July 2023
31 July 2023: SALGA in the Eastern Cape is set to convene its Annual Provincial Members Assembly on the 2nd to 3rd of August 2023 at the East London ICC
31 July 2023: SALGA North West convenes members to map a way towards stable municipal governance and effective and efficient local government
31 July 2023: SALGA Gauteng to Host its Annual Provincial Members Assembly, Fostering Collaboration and Solutions for Stronger Local Governance
25 July 2023: SALGA Northern Cape to convene its Provincial Members Assembly (PMA) on 26-27 July 2023 in Kathu
18 July 2023: SALGA Western Cape to convene Provincial Members Assembly on 20 - 21 July 2023
14 July 2023: SALGA wishes to clarify the KwaZulu Natal Councillor Skills Audit Report
12 July 2023: SALGA relaunches SALGA Centre for Leadership and Governance (SCLG) 2023-2027 Capacity Building Programmes Catalogue, Prioritising Professionalism in Local Government
June 2023
27 June 2023:
SALGA appoints Mr. Sithole Mbanga as its new Chief Executive Officer
May 2023
31 May 2023: SALGA calls on municipalities that received poor audit outcomes to turn around their financial management and governance and replicate the 55% that received acceptable results
April 2023
18 April 2023: Conditions on the Eskom Debt Write-Offs for Municipalities
12 April 2023: SALGA Launches New Children's Book
11 April 2023: SALGA to convene the 6th Annual SALGA National Communicators' Forum in Cape Town
March 2023
30 March 2023: SALGA conveys condolences on the passing of its former Deputy President and former Executive Mayor of Lejweleputswa District Municipality Executive Sebenzile Ngangelizwe
(15 January 1963 - 29 March 2023)
28 March 2023: SALGA calls for adoption of emergency pre-emptive and risk-reduction measures following Port St Johns heavy downpours and flooding
20 March 2023: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENT INDABA
07 March 2023: SALGA welcomes His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa's new Cabinet appointments
February 2023
27 February 2023: SALGA WELCOMES THE DECISION TO DECLARE A NATIONAL DISASTER TO CO-ORDINATE RESPONSE ON THE IMPACT OF RECENT FLOODS
15 February 2023: SALGA CONVENES A PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (PEC) MEETING IN KIMBERLEY
14 February 2023: SALGA to host 5th annual Local Government Governance & Performance Management Seminar
10 February 2023: SALGA to host an NEC Lekgotla in Cape Town
08 February 2023: SALGA SONA EXPECTATIONS 2023
January 2023
19 January 2023: In remembrance of Ugu District Municipality Mayor Phumlile Mthiyane, and Ugu District Municipality Manager (MM) Dr Elliot Ntombela
16 January 2023: SALGA conveys its sorrow at the untimely passing of Councillor Sbonelo Mthembu
13 January 2023: Municipalities, households, and small businesses will feel the pinch as electricity prices continue to rise unabated
December 2022
07 December 2022: Results of the Central Karoo's Innovation Mapping
November 2022
31 November 2022: SALGA Northern Cape to convene the Provincial Members Assembly (PMA), 1-2 December 2022 in Port Nolloth
29 November 2022: SALGA Western Cape hosts its first Provincial Members Assembly with Energy crisis, Coalition Governments, Disaster Management, Economic Recovery, Rural Development Strategy, Joint District & Metro Approach/District Delivery Model, Waste Management and Professionalization of Local Government on top of the agenda
24 November 2022: SALGA launches the first of its kind - the Karoo Intergovernmental Forum
14 November 2022: SALGA Western Cape hosted its Provincial Working Groups (PWGs) virtually from 10 to 18 October 2022
06 November 2022: Media Reminder: SALGA Gauteng to convene Provincial Members | PMA Programme 7-8 November 2022
02 November 2022: SALGA launches nation-wide civic responsibility campaign, "Asisho! Let's Say It", in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape
02 November 2022: SALGA Gauteng to convene Provincial Members Assembly on 7 - 8 November 2022
October 2022
19 October 2022: South African Local Government Association Briefs Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on its Annual Report 2021/22
20 October 2022: SALGA Western Cape hosts a Municipal Liquor Authority Workshop
September 2022
28 September 2022: SALGA TO HOST THE 4TH ANNUAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT TALENT MANAGEMENT SEMINAR, BOKSBURG 29-30 SEPTEMBER 2022
26 September 2022: SALGA assists municipalities to mitigate energy infrastructure challenges to position them for future sustainability
19 September 2022: SALGA NEC to Engage Western Cape Municipalities in George
19 September 2022: SALGA President Bheke Stofile is concerned about the accumulating death toll of municipal councillors and officials
09 September 2022: PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA CALLS FOR MAYORS TO BE GAME CHANGERS DURING THE SALGA COUNCIL OF MAYORS, EAST LONDON
07 September 2022: Council of Mayors Programme
07 September 2022: NATIONAL CABINET TOP BRASS GEAR UP FOR SALGA COUNCIL OF MAYORS ON 8 & 9 SEPTEMBER 2020, EAST LONDON INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE
02 September 2022: SALGA TO CONVENE THE COUNCIL OF MAYORS IN EAST LONDON, 8 – 9 SEPTEMBER 2022
August 2022
23 August 2022: MEDIA RELEASE SALGA SWC convenes National Elective Conference 24 26 August
05 August 2022: The Asisho 'Kasi2kasi' docuseries premiers on SABC1 the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) extends roll-out of the asisho campaign
July 2022
17 July 2022: South African Local Government Association (SALGA) lower its banner on the passing of Yasmine (Jessie) Duarte
15 July 2022: South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Council Of Speakers (SCOS) concludes its business In Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Welkom
12 July 2022: SALGA to Convene a Council of Speakers in Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Welkom - Media Invitation
12 July 2022: SALGA Council of Speakers (SCoS) convenes from 14 to 15 July 2022 at the Kingdom Academy Ministry in Welkom, Free State
07 July 2022: LOAD SHEDDING IMPACT ON THE PROVISION OF OTHER MUNICIPAL SERVICES EG. WATER SUPPLY
June 2022
30 June 2022: SOUTH AFRICAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SALGA) LAUNCHES ASISHO NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO EDUCATE MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY ABOUT THEIR CIVIC OBLIGATION IN STRENGTHINING LOCAL GOVERNMENT
28 June 2022: Statement of SALGA on its National Executive Committee (NEC) sitting and engagement with municipalities in the Northern Cape from 21-23 June 2022
27 June 2022: THE SOUTH AFRICAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SALGA) LAUNCHES NEW NATIONAL CAMPAIGN
27 June 2022: SALGA launches a nation-wide civic responsibility campaign themed "Asisho! Let's Say It"
20 June 2022: SALGA Leadership to engage Northern Cape Municipalities, Kimberley
17 June 2022: SALGA calls for decisive action to extract accountability and consequence management
May 2022
23 May 2022: Ethiopian Cities Association (ECA) study tour to the South African Local Government Association (SALGA): Deepening knowledge on Local Government Associations
19 May 2022: SALGA wishes to convey its heartfelt condolences to the Moerane family and loved ones
April 2022
15 April 2022: SALGA calls for climate-resilient infrastructure and strengthening of the disaster management function as the country mourns over KZN disaster
13 April 2022: The SALGA KZN Chairperson Calls On Municipalities To Provide Temporary Shelter And Should Declare A State Of Disaster
08 April 2022: SALGA National Executive Committee (NEC) gathers to advance local government's strategic agenda
03 April 2022: SALGA WELCOMES THE RELEASE OF THE GREEN DROP REPORT 2022 AS A GOOD START TOWARDS IMPROVING WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
March 2022
25 March 2022: SALGA KWAZULU-NATAL SUCCESSFULLY ELECTS THE PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THE 5TH ADMINISTRATION DURING ITS PROVINCIAL CONFERENCE
15 March 2022: Inaugural Local Government African Continental Free Trade Area (Afcfta) Dialogue taking place at The Capital On The Park, Sandton, 16-17 March 2022
04 March 2022: SALGA elects new National Executive Committee as the conference comes to a close
03 March 2022: Speakers draw emphasis on the distinctive nature of local government as deliberations heightened at SALGA National Conference
02 March 2022: President Ramaphosa calls for councillors to recognise the urgency to turn around local government at SALGA National Conference
February 2022
14 February 2022: SALGA gears up for the 6th National Conference, 2 - 4 March, Cape Town
14 February 2022: JOINT SITTING DEBATE ON THE PRESIDENT'S STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS
14 February 2022: SALGA KWAZULU-NATAL SUCCESSFULLY ELECTED THE PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE FOR THE 5TH ADMINISTRATION DURING ITS PROVINCIAL CONFERENCE
Media Briefing to introduce the newly elected SALGA KZN leadership
07 February 2022: SALGA saddened by the death of a Councillor Induction Facilitator Mr Feketshane whilst on the training assignment programme for the newly elected councillors post the 2021 Local Government Elections
03 February 2022: SALGA Gauteng to convene Provincial Conference on 8 - 9 February 2022
January 2022
31 January 2022: South African Local Government Association Women’s Commission expresses its condemnation against the brutal assault of a woman councillor from the Amathole District Municipality in East London
25 January 2022: South African Local Government Association Women’s Commission expresses its condemnation against the brutal assault of a woman councillor from the Amathole District Municipality in East London
24 January 2022: Municipalities awarded and new Provincial Executive Committee elected at SALGA
Mpumalanga Provincial Conference
23 January 2022: SALGA Northern Cape hosts its provincial conference post the 2021 local government elections in the province for the 2022-2026 electoral cycle
20 January 2022: SALGA Western Cape appoints a Provincial Executive Committee
19 January 2022: SALGA Northern Cape hosts its provincial conference post the 2021 local government elections in the province for the 2022-2026 electoral cycle
17 January 2022: SALGA mourns the passing of former Executive Mayor of the Joe Gqabi District Municipality, Zibonele Dumzela
03 January 2022: SALGA expresses its sincere condolences on the passing of Emalahleni Local Municipality Mayor, Cllr. Linah Malatjie
December 2021
14 December 2021: SALGA encourages South Africans to take part in municipal processes through the public participation platforms municipalities provide
02 December 2021: SALGA saddened by the sudden passing of Eastern Cape Provincial Executive Committee Member (PEC) Cllr Mzimkhulu Njadayi
01 December 2021: SALGA marks World Aids Day on the 1st December and announces series of
community and sector dialogues for 16 Days of Activism on No Violence against
Women and Children
November 2021
25 November 2021: SALGA to launch revamped Integrated Councillor Induction Programme(ICIP) as part of the orientation and upskilling newly elected & returning councillors for the 5th Democratic and People-Centred Local Government
01 November 2021: SALGA CALLS ON CITIZENS TO GO TO THE POLLS AND ELECT MUNICIPAL LEADERSHIP AND PARTIES OF THEIR CHOICE
September 2021
20 September 2021: SALGA appoints Executive Mayor of Lejweleputswa District Municipality Executive Mayor Sebenzile Ngangelizwe as its Acting President
20 September 2021: CHANGE IS THE ONLY CONSTANT. In a world turned upside down by the pandemic
and technology, how do you effectively manage talent?
17 September 2021: SALGA APPEALS TO ALL ELIGIBLE VOTERS TO REGISTER AND VERIFY REGISTRATION STATUS DURING THE VOTER REGISTRATION WEEKEND
15 September 2021: Media Statement Local Government clinches a wage and pension reform deal 2021
August 2021
24 August 2021: SALGA WOMEN’S COMMISSION (SWC) TO CONVENE A NATIONAL SEMINAR & LOCAL GOVERNMENT WOMEN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MASTERCLASS SERIES (25 – 27 AUGUST 2021)
20 August 2021: SALGA receives the Conciliator’s recommendations as an important step forward towards concluding the 2021 Salary and Wage negotiations
03 August 2021: Remarks By Minister Dlamini Zuma Calling And Setting The Date For The Local Government Elections
July 2021
18 July 2021: SALGA expresses its sincere condolences on the passing of Ikosi Sipho Mahlangu, Chairperson of the National House of Traditional Leaders and Khoi-San Leaders
09 July 2021: SALGA expresses its sincere condolences on the passing of the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr. Geoffrey Makhubo
June 2021
30 June 2021: SALGA expresses its deep concern about the state of municipal finances detailed in the audit outcomes for local government for the period 2019/20
04 June 2021: Major strides made in municipal negotiations
May 2021
13 May 2021: SALGA Special Members Assembly to bring about a municipal support plan to manage the transition
11 May 2021: SALGA to convene a Special Members Assembly to prepare for the 5th Term of Democratic Local Government
April 2021
29 April 2021: SALGA – JJWA Joint Seminars Brief Note
13 April 2021: SALGA TABLES FORMAL PROPOSAL FOR THE 2021 SALARY AND WAGE NEGOTIATIONS
01 April 2021: SALGA statement on StatsSA 2019 NFCM
March 2021
24 March 2021: water week
24 March 2021: SALGA Municipal Sustainability Portfolio National Water Week
January 2021
21 January 2021: Media Statement SALGA pays tribute to the late Minister Jackson Mthembu
08 January 2021: Media Statement SALGA mourns the passing of NEC member Cllr Busisiwe Modisakeng
December 2020
02 December 2020: SALGA NATIONAL MEMBERS ASSEMBLY OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY, 3 -4 DECEMBER 2020
02 December 2020: SALGA NATIONAL MEMBERS ASSEMBLY PROGRAMME
November 2020
24 November 2020: SALGA and GAPP to host 25 Years of Local Government virtual conference
08 November 2020: SALGA MOURNS THE PASSING OF FORMER SALGA KZN CHAIRPERSON HONOURABLE MLULEKI NDOBE
October 2020
20 October 2020: SALGA Leadership to engage Eastern Cape Municipalities, holds Media briefing
August 2020
19 August 2020: VIRTUAL DIALOGUE: THE ROLE OF WOMEN LEADERS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT
01 August 2020: #BlackIsKing: BLACK IS KING & QUEEN Localizing Talent for a Global Production
July 2020
01 July 2020: The regression in municipal audit outcomes highlights the need
for intensified actions on extracting accountability and
consequence management
May 2020
13 May 2020: Revised
Strategic Plan 2017-2022
Annual Performance Plan 2020-2021
April 2020
29 April 2020: Local Governments response to COVID-19 Portfolio Committee: COGTA
09 April 2020: SALGA condemns behaviour of certain Councillors amid COVID 19
08 April 2020: SALGA NEC meets on local governments response to COVID-19
February 2020
17 February 2020: Media Release SALGA to participate on the Reply to the Debate
11 February 2020: SALGA to convene a Media Briefing
January 2020
29 January 2020: SALGA welcomes the decision of CoGTA MEC Maile to rescind the decision to suspend CoJ and Tshwane Councillors
November 2019
15 November 2019: SALGA President Thembi Nkadimeng elected Co-President of the United Cities
and Local Governments
13 November 2019: Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between SALGA & NFBPA
in Durban
04 November 2019: Local and International Cities converge in Port Elizabeth to deliberate on the role of water on economic development
October 2019
17 October 2019: Mpumalanga Provincial Municipal Health Services Summit
14 October 2019: SALGA Mpumalanga hosts 2019 Provincial Members Assembly
11 October 2019: SALGA presents Annual Report 2018/19 to Portfolio Committee on CoGTA
Committee commends SALGA for keeping its status of Clean Audit
09 October 2019: Portfolio commends SALGA on good work and Clean
Audit
September 2019
19 September 2019: Inaugural Municipal Water Services Scientific Forum: 19 20 September, Cape Town
18 September 2019: SALGA condemns the burning and destruction of Councillors homes in North
West Province
04 September 2019: SALGA condemns attacks directed to Foreign National and calls for Municipalities to provide help to victims
August 2019
29 August 2019: 25 Years of Democracy: Growing South Africa Together for Womens Emancipation
16 August 2019: Mpumalanga Provincial Executive Committee engages with Gert Sibande District municipalities
12 August 2019: Municipalities trained on Human Settlements programmes
July 2019
23 July 2019: Local Government career path encouraged at Chief Charles High School during Mandela Day commemoration
June 2019
28 June 2019: Regression in Municipal Audit Findings Highlights Need for Intensified Audit Support and Renewed Focus On Accountability and Consequence Management
May 2019
31 May 2019: SALGA welcomes leaders of the sixth Parliament and Administration
20 May 2019: SALGAn nominated as Water Ambassador at 5TH International River and Environmental Management Cooperation Conference
April 2019
24 April 2019: Auditor-General meets with municipalities on the Public Amendment Act (PAA)
February 2019
27 February 2019: SALGA makes submissions to the Portfolio Committee on CoGTA Municipal Systems Amendment Bill, B2 2019
December 2018
14 December 2018: SALGA makes great strides while reflecting on the 20 Years of White Paper on Local Government during NMA
13 December 2018: Assembly Applauds The Work Done To Abate Killing Of Councillors In Kzn, Calls On Local Governmentto Deliver Better Services
04 December 2018: SALGA to convene National Members Assembly to reflect on local government progress since the municipal elections and the adoption of the White Paper
November 2018
13 November 2018: Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize calls for Municipal Managers to drive the much-needed change in Local Government at SALGAs National Municipal Managers Forum
08 November 2018: SALGA to convene 13th instalment of the National Municipal Managers Forum (NMMF) in Ekurhuleni
01 November 2018: SALGA scoops sixth clean audit award
October 2018
17 October 2018: SALGA President delivers Lecture on Public Service
10 October 2018: 3RD Karoo STR Conference Delegates Engage in Robust Panel Discussions Under the theme Small Towns, New Futures
10 October 2018: SALGA tables 6th consecutive clean audit to Parliament
September 2018
26 September 2018: Buffalo City Executive Mayor calls for local government communicators to be pro-active in telling good stories about government
26 September 2018: SALGAs convenes National Communicators Forum (NCF) in East London
August 2018
22 August 2018: SALGA SAMWU IMATU Joint Media Briefing Free State municipalities
22 August 2018: SALGA rolls up sleeves to deal with challenges facing local government
21 August 2018: Media Alert SALGA engages Free State municipalities
08 August 2018: SALGA Effects Changes To The Provincial Executive Committee
08 August 2018: Wits Seminar Using land to boost socio-economic transformation in local government
08 August 2018: SALGA Womens Commission To Convene National Summit In East London, Eastern Cape Province
06 August 2018: SALGA Mpumalanga Provincial Members Assembly 2018 hosted successfully
July 2018
26 July 2018: SALGA Leadership meets with King Sabatha Dalindyebo Municipality in Mthatha
23 July 2018: City-to-City Cooperation partnerships with Flemish municipalities
10 July 2018: Media Release Water Seminar Durban
09 July 2018: SALGA pays tribute to the late SAMWU icon
06 July 2018: New Reports Dispell Myths About Informal Trade
04 July 2018: Statement Of SALGA Limpopo On The Passing On Of Alderman Sizwe Ramaremela
June 2018
28 June 2018:UPDATE ON THE MUNICIPAL WAGE AND SALARY NEGOTIATIONS -
Parties at the wage negotiations close to find one another but no deal yet!
15 June 2018:Municipal Spending Capabilities And Municipal Infrastructure Challenges Come Under The Spotlight As Local Government Seeks Solutions
11 June 2018:SALGA to convene Municipal Innovative Infrastructure Financing Conference to unlock infrastructural investments for municipalities
07 June 2018:Municipal workers are biggest losers as wage negotiations deadlock
05 June 2018:Non-Financial Census of Municipalities 2017 attest that Local Government is lending a hand in improving the lives of the people
May 2018
23 May 2018: AG Findings Call For Audit Support For Municipalities To Be Intensified
18 May 2018: SALGA shocked as SAMWU makes U-turn at wage negotiations
17 May 2018: SALGA disappointed with SAMWU's rejection of the wage deal
07 May 2018: Its All Systems Go For NCOP & SALGA Annual Local Government Week Programme
04 May 2018: SALGA and NCOP to host Local Government Week in Cape Town
April 2018
23 April 2018: Enhancing Local Authorities’ Capacity For Development (EU-LA Mining Programme) Launch Event
18 April 2018: SALGA presents Members concerns during Public hearings into Eskoms RCA application
18 April 2018: Salary And Wage Negotiations For Municipal Employees SALGA Tables Final Offer Of 6.6% To Municipal Trade Unions
17 April 2018: SALGA CEO crowned at the 17th Oliver Top Empowerment Awards
03 April 2018: SALGA mourns the passing of a Mother of a Great Nation and a Servant of the People - Mrs Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (26 September 1936 02 April 1918)
March 2018
26 March 2018: Cities converge in Cape Town to converse about Water Security and Drought Management
26 March 2018: SALGA and University of the Western Cape Dullah Omar Institute to host the first Research Colloquium
20 March 2018: SALGA Commemorates Human Rights Day
19 March 2018: SALGA to convene the annual local government: performance management and labour law seminars - 22 & 23 March 2018
07 March 2018:Local Government Salary And Wage Negotiations SALGA Tables New Offer Of 5.9% Year-On-Year Inflation
07 March 2018:Local Government Energy Summit 2018
03 March 2018:Media Invite SALGA Energy Summit Press Conference
February 2018
28 February 2018:SALGA to host Energy Summit to define ĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀthe energy future of local government in South Africa
21 February 2018:Media Invite - Showcasing Water Innovation and Technology Exhibition and Dialogue
18 February 2018:SALGA to host 12th National Municipal Managers Forum
15 February 2018:SALGA SONA 2018 expectations
06 February 2018:SALGA National Executive Committee met on Monday, 05 February 2018, Cape Town
January 2018
05 January 2018:Local government congratulates Matric Class of 2017
December 2017
12 December 2017:SALGA and eThekwini Metro Municipality wins bid to host the 6th UCLG World Summit of Regional Leaders in 2019
November 2017
20 November 2017:SALGA Working Groups to meet in Durban to deal with pertinent local and international issues facing local government
October 2017
24 October 2017:SALGA calls for increase in fiscus share for local government
September 2017
22 September 2017:South African Local Government Association (SALGA)Commemorates heritage day
13 September 2017:South African Local Government Association (SALGA) North West Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) meets At Kagisano Molopo Local Municipality
05 September 2017:SALGA wishes to convey its heartfelt condolences to the Magaqa family and loved ones
05 September 2017:SALGA-UCLG President presents Habitat Report at UN
01 September 2017:SALGA calls for single sector planning regime at National Municipal Managers Forum amid growing demands for service delivery
August 2017
31 August 2017:SALGA condemns yet another killing of a Councillor
29 August 2017:SALGA engages Moerane Commission on councillor killings
11 August 2017: SALGA to convene Council of Speakers in Ethekwini Metropolitan
July 2017
25 July 2017:Local Government Communicators called to "walk in the footsteps" of the late Ronnie Mamoepa
21 July 2017:SALGA convenes Local Government Communicators in Durban to ĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀĀBring Local Government Closer to the People
20 July 2017: SALGA NEC calls on review of councillor safety amidst killings
17 July 2017:SALGA #ActionAgainstPoverty dedicated to 67 minutes for Mandela Day
Mandela Day Commemoration 2017
17 July 2017:South African Local Government Association (SALGA) And Nelson Mandela Foundation join forces to restore human dignity
07 July 2017:South African Local Government Association (SALGA) And Nelson Mandela Foundation join forces to restore human dignity
June 2017
29 June 2017:SALGA welcomes Financial Census of Municipalities for the ended June 2016
May 2017
18 May 2017:SALGA welcomes COGTA Budget Vote designed to transform municipal spaces and build developmental Local Government
17 May 2017:SALGA Women Commission (SWC) says enough is enough with gender based violence
17 May 2017:SALGA urges protestors to return back to communities
04 May 2017:SALGA meets with Minister of CoGTA, Des Van Rooyen to discuss key issues affecting local government
04 May 2017:SALGA President Chairs UN Panel.
March 2017
13 March 2017:SALGA Governance and Finance Indaba (MPUMALANGA)
October 2016
06 October 2016:Statement of SALGA congratulates outgoing Chairperson Honourable Thabo Mayoni
August 2016
11 August 2016: South African Local Government Association and National School of Government join forces
July 2016
08 July 2016: Statement of SALGA on the occasion of its last National Executive Committee meeting in the 3rd Local Government term ahead of Municipal Elections 2016
June 2016
29 June 2016: SALGA welcomes the release of the Financial Census of municipalities for year ending 30 June 2015
21 June 2016: Community Protests at the Local Level Highlight General Issues of Governance.
21 June 2016: SALGA introduces Municipal Barometer to evaluate effectiveness of different government programs and policies to address imbalances. http://www.municipalbarometer.co.za
02 June 2016: SALGA Welcomes continued positive trend In Audit Outcomes as local government marks the end of the 3rd term
March 2016
21 March 2016: Media Release Human Rights Day
04 March 2016: Media Release 2015 Water Services Report MBI
04 March 2016: Media Invite Advisory Report Release MBI
03 March 2016: Media Release NERSA outcome on ESKOM RCA
02 March 2016: Media Release Municipal Elections 2016
02 March 2016: SALGAs response to daily dispatch report Razzmatazz to manage sports funds
02 March 2016: Media Release Holiday Accidents
February 2016
23 February 2016: Media Release Councillors shot and killed in GP
17 February 2016: SALGA Input for SONA Debate
10 February 2016: Media Release Salga Meets new CoGTA Minister
January 2016
20 January 2016: Media Release Eskom RCA Revised
30 January 2016: Media Release SALGA CEO honoured
15 January 2016: Holiday Period
December 2015
10 December 2015: Media Release SALGA wishes to congra new Minister of Finance
November 2015
11 November 2015: Media Release SALGA CEO honoured
09 November 2015: Media Release LitterBugsMe
22 November 2015: Media Release About SALGA 5 Fact
October 2015
14 October 2015: Media Statement briefing Portfolio Com CoGTA on AR
September 2015
30 September 2015: Media Statement SALGA Womens Commission
03 September 2015: SALGA congratulates eThekwini Metro on 2022
02 September 2015: Local Gov wage negotiations sucessfully conclude
August 2015
25 August 2015: SALGA NCOP Local Government week
March 2015
03 March 2015: New Release: SALGA tables offer for municipal employees
01 April 2015: Media Statement: National Treasury withholding equitable share allocations to municipalities
13 March 2015: News Release - Salga condemns burning of Mayor's House - Mpumalanga
October 2014
29 October 2014: Media Advisory :SALGA Eskom 30_10_2014
September 2013
18 September 2013: SALGA Presents Annual Report 2012/2013 to CoGTA Portfolio Committe
August 2013
13 August 2013: SALGA acknowledges the Auditor General's Report on municipal audit outcomes
July 2013
05 July 2013: SALGA to act on behalf of Municipalities on bid rigging by construction companies
January 2013
31 January 2013: SALGA deeply concerned about Eskom's proposed tariff hike
30 January 2013: NERSA Public hearing |