#WeWillDoItOurselves
Local government
Local government affairs refer to the local level of government – that level of government which is in closest proximity to people, consisting of 257 municipalities countrywide. The country is divided into nine provinces which are in turn divided in eight metros, 205 local municipalities and 44 district municipalities. These 257 municipalities are therefore all contained under the collective term “local government”.
Local government refers to municipal structures in South Africa that are responsible for basic service delivery such as water, electricity, sanitation and infrastructure. AfriForum emphasises, however, that many of these institutions do not function effectively, leading to poor service delivery and the decline of communities. AfriForum believes that local communities should play a more active role by tackling projects themselves, applying pressure on authorities, and striving for greater independence. In this context, local government is therefore not only seen as a formal level of government, but also as a space where citizens themselves take responsibility for improving their environment.
Eskom/Nersa
12 May 2026
AfriForum has instituted legal proceedings against the Merafong Local Municipality, Eskom, and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)…
12 March 2026
Soundbite: Dalena Beyers (English) Soundbite: Dalena Beyers (Afrikaans) AfriForum, in a letter sent today to the National Energy Regulator of…
22 December 2025
The Pretoria High Court yesterday has rejected Eskom and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa)’s attempt to settle…
11 November 2025
The Minerals Council South Africa yesterday (10 November) submitted an application to join AfriForum as a party in the case…
Media statements
12 May 2026
AfriForum has instituted legal proceedings against the Merafong Local Municipality, Eskom, and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)…
30 April 2026
The High Court in Cape Town ruled in AfriForum’s favour today and determined that the City of Cape Town Metro’s…
23 April 2026
AfriForum has requested clarity from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) on whether or not the energy regulator…
23 March 2026
Soundbite: Morné Mostert (English) Soundbite: Morné Mostert (Afrikaans) AfriForum has just secured a decisive and final victory over Eskom that…
13 March 2026
AfriForum has sent a formal notice to Eskom requesting that it not proceed with the suspension of electricity supply to…
12 March 2026
Soundbite: Dalena Beyers (English) Soundbite: Dalena Beyers (Afrikaans) AfriForum, in a letter sent today to the National Energy Regulator of…
5 March 2026
AfriForum has issued a formal letter of demand to the Merafong Local Municipality requesting an explanation regarding some of the…
20 February 2026
AfriForum is calling on the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to stick to the new timelines for municipal…
20 February 2026
AfriForum is appearing in the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein today to defend its earlier High Court victory against…
13 February 2026
AfriForum warns that the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (NERSA) struggle to adhere to the timelines set for municipal…
13 February 2026
AfriForum yesterday made an application to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) under the Promotion of Access to…
9 February 2026
AfriForum is ready to scrutinise the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (NERSA) reasons for its decision to approve an…
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