@africacheck.org🚰 Potholes, broken streetlights, water outages and uncollected rubbish are largely the responsibility of your local municipality.
Read our explainer to understand why your vote #LGE2026 vote matters. : https://africacheck.info/LGE_municipality
@forgood.org.zaThe DA-led City of Cape Town has resurrected plans for the Foreshore, complete with massive promises like freeway tunnels and harbour promenades. But behind the headline features, basic questions remain completely unanswered.
@africacheck.org🗳️ What is the DA promising ahead of South Africa’s 4 November local elections?
We fact-checked 7 claims in its 2026 manifesto, covering:
⚡ electricity costs
🗑️ refuse collection
🚨 crime
💼 jobs
💧 free basic services
@africacheck.org🗑️ Are fewer South African households getting weekly refuse collection?
On #FeiteEerste, Africa Check researcher Kirsten Cosser fact-checks the DA’s claim that weekly household waste collection has declined.
🎧 Listen Mondays at 4pm on Radio Eersteriver.
@parinstitute.bsky.social@africacheck.org⚡️ Have electricity costs really risen much faster than inflation?
On #FeiteEerste, Africa Check researcher Kirsten Cosser fact-checks the DA’s claim that electricity tariffs have soared since 2007.
🎧 Listen Mondays at 4pm on Radio Eersteriver.
@ctnews.co.zaWestern Cape Elections Live is now online.
Explore municipalities, candidates, parties and ward information ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, with official IEC election data as it becomes available.
Visit: elections.ctnews.co.za
@parinstitute.bsky.social@forgood.org.za✨ First Thursday Plans?
Step away from the art galleries tonight and pop into the GOOD Hangout! Stop by for drinks, great conversation, and a chance to chat with Mayoral Candidate Brett Herron.
Where: Cafe Mozart (37 Church St, Cape Town)
When: Tonight, 17:00 – 21:00
@forgood.org.zaHelp us build caring municipalities and serve every town across the Western Cape! 🧡
Your support powers our movement. Let’s fund the GOOD way forward.
Donate today at forgood.org.za/donate ✊
@africacheck.orgBig number. Big promise. Big achievement? Not so fast. 👀
Political claims can sound impressive while leaving out important context.
Here’s how to spot the spin.
#BeforeYouVote #lge2026🇿🇦 #localgovernmentelections #localgovernment
@forgood.org.zaSUPPORT OUR LOCAL TRADERS
Local economic justice is a goal we can all fund. The 'GOOD' initiative needs your help to support local breadwinners and protect their livelihoods.
Donate today: https://f.mtr.cool/qw91ygep3x
#GOODParty #LocalTraders #SocialJustice #SupportLocal #LGE2026
@parinstitute.bsky.socialThe first episode of Just Access: The Real Democracy, is now available on all major platforms.
🔗 Tap the link to listen: pari.org.za/podcast-just...
@forgood.org.za🗳️ Special Voters Registration is OPEN (21 Sept – 12 Oct)!
Can't make it to your voting station on Election Day? Apply for a Special Vote.
📲 Apply fast: SMS your ID number to 32249 or head to registertovote.elections.org.za!
@forgood.org.zaEvery contribution helps us build a working city and support municipal workers!
Let’s fund the GOOD way forward together.
Donate today at forgood.org.za/donate. ✊🔥
@forgood.org.zaCape Town’s communities continue to face deadly violence.
GOOD believes safety starts with building communities where people can live, work and raise their families without fear.
@africacheck.orgElection manifestos are full of promises. What should you look for? Our weekly election media literacy series continues with how to read an election manifesto.
Available in isiZulu & isiXhosa too – download and share! 🇿🇦 https://africacheck.info/LGE_week_2
@parinstitute.bsky.social@forgood.org.zaBrett Herron and the GOOD team joined residents for a Community Food and Violence Drive. Focusing focused on ongoing violence and policing, service delivery and community participation, unemployment and youth development, as well as the need for change in local leadership.
@africacheck.orgA manifesto promise can sound convincing on paper. But before you take it at face value, look more closely.
These quick checks can help you assess party promises ahead of the 2026 local elections.
