Ward councillors are a critical cog in local government. They are accountable to their ward and to the municipal council. Councillors are meant to live in the areas that they serve in order to ensure that there is genuine understanding of the needs of the ward.

Ward councillors are a ...

How to be an Active Citizen in 2025

1.Vote in By-Elections

A by-election takes place in a ward in a municipality, between general municipal elections which are held every five years.

To find out where your local Municipal Electoral office is, and when by elections take place, Visit the IEC ...

16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children 25 November - 10 December

The Global 16 Days Campaign is an international campaign to raise awareness of and challenge violence against women and girls. The campaign runs every year from the 25th November, the International day for the ...