AFTER THE BALLOT: WHO REPRESENTS THE VOICE OF THE PUBLIC IN SOUTH AFRICA'S COALITION NEGOTIATIONS?

An independent policy commentary examining the role of public participation in South Africa’s municipal coalition negotiations following the 2026 Local Government Elections. The article explores the gap between electoral representation and public involvement, considers the constitutional principles of democratic and accountable local government, and proposes practical ways to ensure that residents' voices, priorities and expectations are considered during coalition formation and governance.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-11-09
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.24093465
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Legal Issues in South Africa
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AFTER THE BALLOT: WHO REPRESENTS THE VOICE OF THE PUBLIC IN SOUTH AFRICA'S COALITION NEGOTIATIONS?

Lindokuhle Wiseman Nkosi
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Legal Issues in South Africa
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AFTER THE BALLOT: WHO REPRESENTS THE VOICE OF THE PUBLIC IN SOUTH AFRICA'S COALITION NEGOTIATIONS?

Lindokuhle Wiseman Nkosi
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Abstract

An independent policy commentary examining the role of public participation in South Africa’s municipal coalition negotiations following the 2026 Local Government Elections. The article explores the gap between electoral representation and public involvement, considers the constitutional principles of democratic and accountable local government, and proposes practical ways to ensure that residents' voices, priorities and expectations are considered during coalition formation and governance.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Legal Issues in South Africa
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