JOHANNESBURG - From Johannesburg to Cape Town, voters can revisit the conversations putting local government and service delivery under the spotlight ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections.
With South Africans preparing to vote in the Local Government Elections on 4 November, eNCA’s We The Nation special election edition of the Town Hall Debates is putting the questions that matter to communities directly to political parties.
WATCH: We The Nation | Election edition | Cape Town | 18 October 2026
What will they do? How will they pay for it? And when can residents expect results?
These are the key questions at the heart of the debates, which give voters an opportunity to hear parties outline their plans and address the challenges facing their communities.
WATCH: We The Nation | Election edition | Johannesburg | 20 September 2026
From reliable water and electricity to roads, infrastructure, public services and accountable local government, municipal issues have a direct impact on residents’ daily lives.
The debates focus on the issues confronting voters in six of South Africa’s major metropolitan areas: the City of Johannesburg, City of Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, City of Cape Town, eThekwini and Nelson Mandela Bay.
WATCH: We The Nation | Election edition | Nelson Mandela Bay | 27 September 2026
Each metro has its own challenges and priorities, making it important for residents to understand what political parties are proposing, how their plans will be funded and what they can expect if those promises are implemented.
If you missed any of the previous We The Nation Town Hall Debates, you can catch up by watching the episodes on eNCA’s YouTube channel.
WATCH: We The Nation | Election edition | Cape Town | 4 October 2026
Revisit the discussions, hear directly from the parties and consider their responses to the questions affecting local communities ahead of election day.
WATCH: We The Nation | Election edition | eThekwini | 11 October 2026