2026 Local Government Elections: A Value-for-Money Common Ground

Nov 12, 2026

The absence of value-for-money procurement is the leading culprit for the failure of local government to deliver basic services effectively, efficiently, and economically. This report seeks to provide an independent assessment of major political parties and their commitments to the principle of value for money, which IRR polling shows 8 in 10 South Africans want from their government.

2026 Local Government Elections: A Value-for-Money Common Ground

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