Motalatale S. Modiba

Recipient of the National Press Club / North West University Journalist of the Year 2023: Media Liaison /Spokesperson of the Year Award

[Motalatale S. Modiba @SamuelModiba]

I am extremely honoured to have received an acknowledgment on Wednesday, 17 April 2024 at the National Press Club and North West University Journalists of the Year 2023 as Media Liason/Spokesperson of the Year.

It has been a journey to get here. Thank you for all the support.

[Motalatale S. Modiba @SamuelModiba]

Political parties must demonstrate the greatest maturity to ensure that what ever coalitions arrangements they agree on, it is the public that will ultimately benefit through improved delivery.

#LGE2026
#InspiringServiceDelivery

[Motalatale S. Modiba @SamuelModiba]

Managing this phase of the transition post the LGE2026 requires constant communication to provide clarity on the phase we are in ahead of the first sitting of municipalities councils and the capacity building programme to follow after.

#LGE2026
#InspiringServiceDelivery

[Motalatale S. Modiba @SamuelModiba]

The successful local government elections must now translate into stable councils and better delivery.

The public has made it’s preference know through the ballot.

#LGE2026
#InspiringServiceDelivery

[Motalatale S. Modiba @SamuelModiba]

Focus shifts to building stable, accountable municipal councils

https://t.co/6oLeuBpnpM

[IEC South Africa @IECSouthAfrica]

Local government decisions affect many aspects of everyday life, from municipal services and infrastructure to community development.

Understanding how councils are formed helps voters appreciate the connection between participating in elections and democratic representation.

[Motalatale S. Modiba @SamuelModiba]

SALGA Calls for Transparent Coalition Agreements to Ensure Stability in Councils https://t.co/hbfIwUnhxj

[SALGA @SALGA_Gov]

Municipalities are discouraged to take long term strategic decisions during the transition period. #InspiringServiceDelivery #lgtransition #salgaelevate

[SALGA @SALGA_Gov]

Successful Local Government Elections Must Now Translate into Stable Councils and Better Services

#InspiringServiceDelivery
#LGE2026

[Motalatale S. Modiba @SamuelModiba]

@SABCNews What is this atomic bomb he is talking about…?

[Motalatale S. Modiba @SamuelModiba]

There is blood on the floor!!

[Motalatale S. Modiba @SamuelModiba]

Watch: Service delivery must be prioritised – Salga https://t.co/JrrvYghSH8

[Motalatale S. Modiba @SamuelModiba]

@justicemalala @IECSouthAfrica Spot on. I just told @KateBapela that they are doing a sterling job and that we have a duty to defend this important institution of our democracy.

[IEC South Africa @IECSouthAfrica]

🗳️ WHERE ARE WE IN THE ELECTION RESULTS PROCESS?

With voting stations closed, the counting process begins. Ballots are verified, reconciled and counted in the presence of authorised party agents.

#WozaLGE2026 #ElectionResults

[VT @VusiThembekwayo]

I see many South Africans asking why smart, articulate, educated and capable young people with private-sector or civil-society experience are not going into politics.

The answer is simpler than you think.

1. The moment you take on a real political role, you are designated domestically as a “politically exposed person” under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act.

Schedule 3A covers party leaders, ministers, premiers, executive mayors and a long list of senior positions.

Banks then have to dig into your source of wealth, get senior approval to keep dealing with you and monitor you more closely.

For someone used to working for your money and living a normal financial life, that extra layer of scrutiny is a real deterrent.

Simply put, the system is unintentionally manufacturing the current list of options for voters.

2. Party funding is extremely concentrated. A handful of big donors and public money tied to existing seats dominate the system.

Michiel le Roux’s Fynbos entities have poured hundreds of millions into the DA over the years, sometimes accounting for nearly half of its declared donations in a quarter.

The Oppenheimers have been major funders of several opposition parties.

For its part, the ruling party has relied heavily on party-linked trusts, individuals and investment vehicles. The problems caused by their running out of funds are well known and long-standing.

My point is this: if you're a new or outsider voice, you'll struggle to compete with those longstanding relationships and established political networks.

3. On top of that, the personal trade-offs are steep. Corporate salaries and career mobility usually beat political pay.

4. Party structures reward loyalty over pure competence.

Never mind the risk of being pulled into scandals, the unending and unforgiving public scrutiny, and the limited room to actually change things; it makes politics a bad deal for anybody with real options.

So, capable people aren’t staying out because they don’t care.

Many are staying out because the incentives, rules and structures make it a low-return, high-risk choice compared with the private sector.

[Motalatale S. Modiba @SamuelModiba]

Who is a wise man?

And what distinguishes a wise man from others?

[IEC South Africa @IECSouthAfrica]

Voting Stations Officially Closed! Thank You, Mzansi!

The 2026 LGE have officially come to an end as voting stations across the country close their doors.

📌Reminder, if you’re still in line after closing time, you will still be allowed to vote.

#LGE2026

[Motalatale S. Modiba @SamuelModiba]

Why Your X Matters: SALGA Spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba https://t.co/MRomBwJEjz via @YouTube

[Motalatale S. Modiba @SamuelModiba]

As we speak about the importance of the #LGE2026 #TikTok https://t.co/X6zKnvdy0u

[SALGA @SALGA_Gov]

Today is the day that we have all been waiting for. #GetUpShowUpVote #2026Elections #InspiringServiceDelivery

[Motalatale S. Modiba @SamuelModiba]

On national duty urging voters to not miss the opportunity to influence who will become the next leaders of the local government sector.

Go out and VOTE for your next local government leaders.

#LGE2026
#Vote4change
#InspiringServiceDelivery