A programme working towards enhanced public participation in 12 local municipalities in South Africa. Partners: @ParInstitute | @SALGA_Gov | @Act4Integrity |
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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.
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For more information about the COMPACT Toolbox, take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions page pari.org.za/toolbox/faqs. We explain how and why it was developed, who it is for, and how it can be used @SALGA_Gov @PARInstitute @Act4Integrity #localgovernment #participation
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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
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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: pari.org.za/.../faqs/communi…
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Here's the correct link! pari.org.za/toolbox/faqs/com…
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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: pari.org.za/toolbox/faqs/int… @PARInstitute @SALGA_Gov
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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.
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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: pari.org.za/toolbox/faqs/loc… @SALGA_Gov @PARInstitute
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COMPACT - My Municipality retweeted
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: ddp.org.za/blog/strategies-f…
@kaylanpk @KAS_SouthAfrica @LadyMtsho
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COMPACT - My Municipality retweeted
🚨 BREAKING NEWS | #LocalGovernmentElections 🇿🇦
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced 4 November 2026 as the official voting date for the 2026 Local Government Elections.
#GovZAUpdates #LGE2026
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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: pari.org.za/toolbox/faqs/str… @SALGA_Gov @PARInstitute @Act4Integrity
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[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: pari.org.za/toolbox/faqs/civ…
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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 pari.org.za/wp-content/uploa… @SALGA_Gov
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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: pari.org.za/wp-content/uploa…
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[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.
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Strengthening the Functionality of Ward Committees in South Africa: pari.org.za/wp-content/uploa…
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Bridging the Communication Divide: Strengthening Municipal Communication to Deepen Public Participation and Trust in Local Government: pari.org.za/wp-content/uploa…
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COMPACT - My Municipality retweeted
👇 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: civicsacademy.co.za/what-is-…
#KnowYourCivics
#YourVoteMatters
#WozaLGE2026
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Mzansi, your vote matters now more than ever. 🇿🇦
In the 2021 Local Government Elections, voter turnout was just over 45% a clear reminder that many voices were left unheard in shaping our communities.
Local government directly impacts service delivery, development, and the future of your community. When fewer people vote, fewer voices are represented.
As we move closer to the 2026 Local Government Elections, the power to shape your community starts with one simple step: registering to vote.
🗳️ Make sure you’re registered
📍 Check and update your address
✅ Be election ready: elections.org.za/pw/
Don’t sit this one out. Your voice, your vote, your future.
#RegisterToVote #ElectionReady #WozaLGE2026 #YourVoteMatters
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COMPACT - My Municipality retweeted
9 Dec 2025
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
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