get your town or city working for all
Working towns and cities all across South Africa where:
Politicians Work For You
- End Cadre Deployment in Local Government
- Restore Financial Viability of Municipalities
- Improve Technical Expertise and Organisational Culture
- Provide Free Basic Services to Vulnerable Households
There is Water in Your Taps
- Maintain and Invest in Water Infrastructure
- Improve Water Management
- Develop Water Resilience
The Electricity Stays On
- Maintain and Invest in Infrastructure
- Expand Local Electricity Supply and Lower Costs
- Improve Grid Reliability
You Feel Safe
- Empowering Municipalities to fight crime directly
- Improving Collaboration between SAPS and local crime-fighting organisations.
- Functioning Local Emergency Services.
- By-Law Enforcement.
Rates and Taxes Are Spent On You
- Initiating “Adopt a Public Space” Programmes
- Address Shortfalls in Municipal Health Services
- Address Noise and Air Pollution
- Appropriately Manage Landfills and Promote Recycling
- Improve Waste Collection Services
- Combat Illegal Dumping and Maintain Ecosystems
You Can Find Jobs
- Implementing “Investment-Ready” Toolkits
- Cutting Red-Tape and Regulations
- Supporting Business Investment and Entrepreneurship.
- Promoting Local Tourism.
- Well-Planned Cities that Attract Investment.
A Message from DA Federal Leader, Geordin Hill-lewis
South Africa is a country worth fighting for. South Africans are strong, decent and determined to build a better future.
Across our country, too many communities are being failed by broken local governments. Streets are unsafe, services are unreliable, and families are losing hope. But it does not have to be this way. Where the DA governs, we show that honest, capable government can fix problems, deliver services, create opportunities and restore pride in our towns and cities.
The 2026 local government elections are a turning point. They are our chance to bring change where it matters most: close to home, in every street, suburb, township and village.
I believe in South Africa. I believe in South Africans. And together, with hope, hard work and the DA’s plan, we can get South Africa working for all.
The DA’s Metro Mayor Candidates
The DA has competent, professional candidates standing in every ward across the Country, ready to ensure that your ward works, and that you get the service delivery you deserve.
Meet the team who will make sure SA’s major metropolitan municipalities work for all
