MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2021
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What do Voters Really Want?
In the last few weeks, contesting political parties have tirelessly campaigned, promising to provide improved basic services, affordable housing and jobs amongst others. Political parties
VIDEO Coalface of Delivery: Safety & Security
As South Africans prepare for municipal elections, communities continue to be plagued by a range a of issues. This series focuses on ordinary citizens and
The MyCandidate App: Know Who Wants Your Vote
To find out who’s contesting in your ward has just been made easier. A collaboration between OpenUp and Open Cities Lab has made this possible
Peoples’ Parliament – Lotus River
Recorded on-site from the streets of Lotus River, which have had a long battle for basic services. Among them properties damaged by water due to
VIDEO Coalface of Delivery: Service Delivery
As South Africans prepare for municipal elections, communities continue to be plagued by a range a of issues. This series focuses on ordinary citizens and
Promises & Politics: CIP, NFP, BLF
The public transport system in Cape Town is struggling. The train service is unreliable and is being targeted by vandals while buses are being robbed
VIDEO Coalface of Delivery: Housing Crisis
A looking at the housing delivery challenges and realities in the City of Cape Town. Watch out for the rest of the series Coalface of
Promises & Politics: UPROPSA, OHM, USA, The Greens
It’s believed that the building of a green economy will not only aid in the protection of the environment for future generations but will assist
Odds Stacked Against Independent Candidates
The number of independent candidates contesting the local government elections this year has grown, however there is concern that they may still be overlooked for
Independent Candidate: Hanif Loonat
Independent Candidates are on the rise in this local government elections. Hanif Loonat is running for Ward 60 as he contests against major parties. He
VIDEO Election Debate: Cape Town’s Top Parties Face-off
Feature election debate recorded live at the Cape Town City Council, includes the African Christian Democratic Party(ACDP), African National Congress(ANC), Cape Coloured Congress(CCC), Democratic Alliance(DA)
Is Political Diversity Killing Democracy?
How different would Cape Town’s political landscape be after the municipal elections? For the first time since the advent of democracy, the array of parties
Where Did Political Parties Go Wrong in their Election Campaigns?
Are political parties missing the plot in their election campaigns? Due to the short notice of the election day announcement for November 1st, parties have
Mazibuko: The DA Doesn’t Understand SA’s Oppressive History
White privilege and racism in politics have struck again. In the latest saga, radio personality Gareth Cliff came drew criticism for undermining the racism faced
