COMPACT - My Municipality

A programme working towards enhanced public participation in 12 local municipalities in South Africa. Partners: @ParInstitute | @SALGA_Gov | @Act4Integrity |

[COMPACT - My Municipality @Compact_MyMunic]

The COMPACT Toolbox is live!

The Toolbox is a set of tools and resources that municipal stakeholders, civil society and communities can use to improve planning, participation and oversight in municipalities in South Africa.

https://t.co/snmWxYkhZR

[COMPACT - My Municipality @Compact_MyMunic]

For more information about the COMPACT Toolbox, take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions page https://t.co/emTxQFdjuS. We explain how and why it was developed, who it is for, and how it can be used @SALGA_Gov @PARInstitute @Act4Integrity #localgovernment #participation

[COMPACT - My Municipality @Compact_MyMunic]

Here's the correct link! https://t.co/by4ZIdibw2

[COMPACT - My Municipality @Compact_MyMunic]

The COMPACT Community Participation Index is a developmental tool to help officials, councillors, ward committees, CSOs/CBOs & communities better measure community participation. The purpose of the index is to deepen participatory democracy @SALGA_Gov @PARInstitute

[COMPACT - My Municipality @Compact_MyMunic]

A case study on the development and piloting of the index is available, together with the Microsoft Excel template & an annexure of the index with all references to legislation and policy. Download all the documents here: https://t.co/vS3GhrbW0P

[COMPACT - My Municipality @Compact_MyMunic]

COMPACT has developed a user-friendly guide & roadmap poster setting out the phases of the municipal integrated development planning (IDP) process and showing how communities can participate. Download the resources here: https://t.co/tnS0ZDRdg5 @PARInstitute @SALGA_Gov

[COMPACT - My Municipality @Compact_MyMunic]

COMPACT has developed a facilitation guide which sets out the implementation process for the model, as well as a case study on the development and piloting of the Local Government Collaboration Model in two municipalities: https://t.co/KZTP3A40KA @SALGA_Gov @PARInstitute

[COMPACT - My Municipality @Compact_MyMunic]

The COMPACT Local Government Collaboration Model is a practical tool bringing together political, administrative & community stakeholders to address real challenges & work together on improving service delivery. The model offers guidance on 'the how' of municipal collaboration.

[Democracy Development Program @DDPdemocracy]

Young people hold the power to shape our democracy. Bongiwe Khumalo unpacks practical strategies for mobilising first‑time voters ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections.

Read more: https://t.co/qT9BlMmVsG

@kaylanpk @KAS_SouthAfrica @LadyMtsho

[South African Government @GovernmentZA]

🚨 BREAKING NEWS | #LocalGovernmentElections 🇿🇦

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced 4 November 2026 as the official voting date for the 2026 Local Government Elections.

#GovZAUpdates #LGE2026

[COMPACT - My Municipality @Compact_MyMunic]

Ward committees are non-partisan neighbourhood-level advisory structures intended to act as a link between communities & municipalities. COMPACT has developed some resources to help strengthen ward committees in SA: https://t.co/WbUNNBKI6q @SALGA_Gov @PARInstitute @Act4Integrity

[COMPACT - My Municipality @Compact_MyMunic]

@SALGA_Gov The pamphlet on youth participation in local government was developed together with @ActivateZA, and empowers young people to actively shape their communities, influence municipal planning & claim their rightful place in local governance in SA: https://t.co/iCVumv9gRT

[COMPACT - My Municipality @Compact_MyMunic]

[Civic Education] COMPACT has developed a user-friendly reference guide on local government, as well as a pamphlet series on various topics. The pamphlets are translated into Afrikaans, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Setswana and Sesotho: https://t.co/SZ8CgEqXhi

[COMPACT - My Municipality @Compact_MyMunic]

The guide provides information on the institutional & legal framework for #localgovernment; municipal accountability; structures & role-players; the planning, implementation & oversight cycle; and the right to basic services & housing https://t.co/sIGFU5m7v5 @SALGA_Gov

[COMPACT - My Municipality @Compact_MyMunic]

Bridging the Communication Divide: Strengthening Municipal Communication to Deepen Public Participation and Trust in Local Government: https://t.co/6eMwxUJEH3

[COMPACT - My Municipality @Compact_MyMunic]

[COMPACT Policy Briefs] COMPACT has developed three policy briefs on the following: enhancing participation in the integrated development planning (IDP) process, strengthening the functionality of ward committees, and improving municipal communication in South Africa.

[COMPACT - My Municipality @Compact_MyMunic]

Strengthening the Functionality of Ward Committees in South Africa: https://t.co/1NDrEupuFK

[Civics Academy @civicsacademyZA]

👇 And it starts with understanding how local government works.

🎥 Watch our Civics Academy video “What is Local Government?” to see how your municipality shapes your daily life - and why your vote matters: https://t.co/DXU2zUBfMA

#KnowYourCivics
#YourVoteMatters
#WozaLGE2026

[DullahOmarInstitute @UWC_DOI]

Day 2 of Training: Building capacity for civil society to participate in local govt! Focused on empowering Civil Society! 💪

🗣️Talking service delivery monitoring, advocacy for improvement, & early problem-solving. Building capacity for better local gov engagement.

@CanHCZA