South Africa: President Urges Parties to Put Service Delivery Ahead of Political Interests

Ramaphosa urges parties to prioritize service delivery over power in coalition talks

Ramaphosa urges parties to prioritize service delivery over power in coalition talks

South Africa: President Urges Parties to Put Service Delivery Ahead of Political Interests

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on political parties to put the interests of communities ahead of political power and positions as they negotiate the formation of municipal governments following the 2026 Local Government Elections.

RAMAPHOSA RESPONDS TO THE 2026 ELECTION RESULTS, SAYING THE ANC ACCEPTS THE PEOPLE’S DECISION, EVEN IF THE OUTCOME IS DIFFICULT

RAMAPHOSA RESPONDS TO THE 2026 ELECTION RESULTS, SAYING THE ANC ACCEPTS THE PEOPLE’S DECISION, EVEN IF THE OUTCOME IS DIFFICULT President Cyril Ramaphosa has reacted to the outcome of the 2026 Local Government Elections, saying the ANC respects the decision made by voters. Speaking to journalists, Ramaphosa acknowledged that the results may be difficult for […] The post RAMAPHOSA RESPONDS TO THE 2026 ELECTION RESULTS, SAYING THE ANC ACCEPTS THE …

'People have spoken': Ramaphosa reacts to outcome of local govt polls » Africa Global Village

President Cyril Ramaphosa urged parties to put communities first in coalition talks, warning that essential services must not be held hostage by political disagreements. “The people have spoken. Their verdict must be respected. Their concerns must be heard and their expectations must now be met,” he said on Sunday. The parties face a tight timetable, with newly elected councils required…

Ramaphosa calls for political co-operation as hung councils set stage for coalition talks

President Cyril Ramaphosa (https://iol.co.za/authors/cyril-ramaphosa/) has urged political parties to put their political differences aside and work together to establish functioning municipal councils, as 127 municipalities face coalition negotiations following the 2026 Local Government Elections. In his weekly letter to the nation, Ramaphosa said parties needed to reach agreements on the election of office-bearers to ensure […]

Ramaphosa Issues Surprising Instruction To South African Councils After Making Unexpected Pleas

President Cyril Ramaphosa has left South Africans with an unexpected message after making a passionate appeal to leaders serving in the country’s councils, urging them to embrace something he believes should exist even when political differences threaten to divide them.In remarks that have drawn attention,...