The 2021 local government election: an extraordinary event in extraordinary times
Nov 19, 2021
3 minutes
POLITICAL PERSPECTIVE by Theo Venter
The South African local government election that took place on 1 November this year was an exceptional affair, but the final outcome was even more unusual than anticipated.
This election was a special case due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a court decision required to determine when the election should take place. The choice of Monday, 1 November was a tough one to make. Not only was it going to be a difficult
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