Government Thanks Voters and Urges Councillors to Serve

<p>09 November 2026</p> <p>Dear colleague,</p> <p>Government Messages 9 November 2026: Government Thanks Voters and Urges Councillors to Serve</p> <p>Government thanks all South Africans, especially those who exercised their democratic right to vote in the Local Government Elections. Their participation gives our democracy its legitimacy and affirms that public power must always be exercised in the interests of the people.</p> <p>Government congratulates incoming councillors and wishes them well, serving in the sphere of government closest to people's daily lives is an immense responsibility.</p> <p>Councillors must listen, respond to community needs and act with honesty and integrity, recognising both the expectations and frustrations of those they serve.</p> <p>The revised White Paper on Local Government envisages a bold reset of how municipalities function and are managed, with service to communities at the heart of the responsibility entrusted to elected representatives.</p> <p>Government thanks the Chairperson, Commissioners, Chief Electoral Officer and staff of the Independent Electoral Commission for their dedication and professionalism.</p> <p>#LGE2026 #GovZAUpdates</p> <p>You are requested to share this message with all public servants through available channels and platforms in your departments.</p> <p>This message was brought to you by the Government Communication and Information System.</p> <p>This message was shared for publication by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation's Media Liaison and Web Content Management units, www.dsti.gov.za.</p>