The Tshwane Municipal Elections Debate concluded with service delivery, financial stability, public safety and accountable leadership in focus. In their closing appeals, ActionSA backed Dr Nasiphi Moya, emphasising ethical leadership and financial stability, while highlighting increased metro police and by-law enforcement operations. The ANC pointed to its record of free Wi-Fi, job creation and support for indigent households, prioritising service delivery and unlocking R88 billion in investments. The DA backed Cilliers Brink and pledged to tackle corruption and end reliance on water tankers. The EFF prioritised resolving the water crisis, creating a safer city, insourcing workers and revitalising the local economy. The FF+ called for a strong, principled coalition, alongside commitments to end advance payments to contractors, discipline negligent managers and create employment. Unisa and the National Press Club thank all participants and everyone who joined the discussion on the future of the City of Tshwane. The proposals and commitments made provide a basis for residents to assess their choices and hold future leaders accountable. #Unisa150andBeyond #TshwaneMunicipalDebate @npclub #Unisa150andBeyond

How would political parties stabilise the City of Tshwane’s finances? At the Tshwane Municipal Elections Debate, ActionSA proposed settling debts, ensuring equitable services, reducing water and electricity losses, and classifying copper as a precious metal. The ANC called for implementing the Auditor-General’s findings through audit tracking, community engagement and stronger internal capacity. The DA emphasised protecting indigent households through solar power and free basic services. The EFF proposed overhauling the budget, reducing outsourcing, building internal capacity and generating the city’s own revenue. The FF+ called for an end to advance payments to contractors and measures to address workforce inefficiencies. #TshwaneMunicipalDebate @npclub #Unisa150andBeyond

WATCH the debate on YouTube at youtube.com/live/KgqJz8kjzNw Why should residents entrust you with their vote to govern the City of Tshwane? This question framed a round of responses at the Tshwane Municipal Elections Debate, with each party given four minutes to make its case. ActionSA said it had taken drastic steps to stabilise the city and called for five more years for Dr Nasiphi Moya to complete the work. The ANC identified the city’s budget as a top priority, while the Freedom Front Plus highlighted failures in water, electricity, infrastructure and safety. The DA pointed to its record of governance in local municipalities. #TshwaneMunicipalDebate @npclub #Unisa150andBeyond

Ms Antoinette Slabbert, Chairperson of the National Press Club, set the scene at the Tshwane Municipal Elections Debate by highlighting persistent service delivery challenges and the importance of sound municipal finances. She stressed that changes in political leadership must translate into meaningful improvements for residents of the City of Tshwane. Slabbert challenged voters to carefully consider whom they entrust with leading their city, and candidates to reflect on the kind of leaders they intend to be. She urged them to use their positions to drive progress and leave a legacy of improved services and accountable governance. #TshwaneMunicipalDebate @npclub #Unisa150andBeyond

Prof Siya Tyali, Director: School of Arts at Unisa, delivered the welcoming address at the Tshwane Municipal Elections Debate, hosted by Unisa and the National Press Club. He emphasised that how the City of Tshwane is led directly affects its residents, particularly its most vulnerable communities. Prof Tyali reaffirmed Unisa’s commitment, through its Political and Government Communication programme in the College of Human Sciences, to encouraging public dialogue and working with the leadership chosen by residents. He stressed that the priority is the positive difference that leadership makes in people’s lives. #TshwaneMunicipalDebate @npclub #Unisa150andBeyond

Join Unisa and the National Press Club this evening, Wednesday, 28 October 2026, at 18:30 for the Tshwane Municipal Elections Debate ahead of the upcoming local government elections on November 4th. Hear from mayoral candidates Dr Nasiphi Moya (ActionSA), Tlangi Mogale (ANC), Omphile Maotwe (EFF), Cilliers Brink (DA) and Willie Spies (VF+) as Tshwane’s future takes centre stage. Watch live on YouTube: youtube.com/live/KgqJz8kjzNw… #Unisa150andBeyond #NationalPressClub #Tshwane #MunicipalElections

The panel discussion themed "Every Municipality Must Work" responded to the Deputy Minister’s presentation. Panellists Leon Claassen, Prof Dirk Kotzé, Prof Kealeboga Maphunye and Motalatale Modiba discussed structural problems, the financial state of municipalities, coalition governments, fiscal reform, urbanisation, election-related violence, and accountability, while noting some positive reforms in the pipeline. #UnisaPolicyDialogue #LocalGovermentReform #Unisa150andBeyond

Dr Dickson Masemola mentioned that “Coalitions are not a political inconvenience; they are the will of the people. Those who treat them as temporary deals for power, rather than public agreements in the interest of citizens, are betraying the trust placed in them.” He also said that "Many municipalities lack a viable revenue base, and unemployment has made payment for services impossible for too many households. A serious fiscal review is now underway." #UnisaPolicyDialogue #LocalGovernmentReform #Unisa150andBeyond

Keynote speaker Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Dickson Masemola says every municipality must work for its residents, for its locality, and for the national economy. He emphasises that citizens are not interested in political rhetoric. They want reliable service delivery from municipalities. #UnisaPolicyDialogue #LocalGovernmentReform #Unisa150andBeyond

Today, Unisa’s Senate convenes for its final meeting of 2026, chaired by Principal and Vice-Chancellor Prof Puleng @LenkaBula , marking an important moment in the university’s academic calendar. We recognise the contribution of Senate members to upholding academic standards, advancing teaching and research, and guiding the university’s academic work. Their dedication helps shape the Unisa experience for students across South Africa and beyond. #Unisa150andBeyond #UnisaSenate #AcademicExcellence

National Press Club Chairperson Antoinette Slabbert speaks about the complexities of municipalities and says that the greater impact of municipal failure falls on residents. She states that politics goes far beyond elections and headlines. Slabbert says reform is urgently needed, and the best minds must help shape it. #UnisaPolicyDialogue #LocalGovernmentReform #Unisa150andBeyond

Prof Boitumelo Senokoane, Executive Director: Department of Institutional Advancement, delivers the welcome address at the National Press Club and Unisa Policy Debate under the theme “Policy reforms to break the cycle of municipal dysfunction, coalition stability and delivering free and fair local government elections.” He calls for universities to reclaim the spirit of the ancient Greek agora and become open public squares of debate where ideas belong to the community. Prof Senokoane says Unisa stands ready to walk this path with the Press Club into communities. #Unisapolicydialogue #Unisa150andBeyond

Unisa and the National Press Club explore coalition stability and the delivery of free and fair local government elections at their Policy Dialogue. The programme features a keynote address by Dr Dickson Masemola, Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, followed by a panel discussion with representatives from Ratings Afrika, Unisa and SALGA. 📅 Wednesday, 28 October 2026 🕙 10:00 ▶️ Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/live/4uyjqdKQvLE…

Unisa and the National Press Club bring the future of local government into focus at the Local Government Elections 2026 Dialogue today, 28 October 2026. Dr Namane Dickson Masemola, Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, delivers the keynote address, “Every Municipality Must Work”, exploring policy reforms, coalition stability and delivering free and fair local elections. Representatives from Ratings Afrika, SALGA and Unisa will respond and discuss the future of local government in South Africa. #Unisa #NationalPressClub #LocalGovernment #MunicipalitiesMustWork

A Tanzanian higher education delegation visited Unisa to explore its distance-learning model, student support systems and opportunities for institutional collaboration. ow.ly/lBbe5101kfi #Unisa150andBeyond

A Tanzanian higher education delegation visited Unisa to explore its distance-learning model, student support systems and opportunities for institutional collaboration. ow.ly/lBbe5101kfi #Unisa150andBeyond