Local Government

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA)

SALGA is an autonomous association of municipalities with its mandate derived from the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. This mandate defines SALGA as the voice and sole representative of local government. SALGA interfaces with parliament, the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), cabinet as well as provincial legislatures. The association is a unitary body with a membership of 278 municipalities, with its national office based in Pretoria and offices in all nine provinces.

• Advice and support - policy analysis, research and monitoring, knowledge exchange and support to members
• Representation - stakeholder engagement; lobbying on behalf of local government in relation to national policies and legislation
• Act as an employer body - collective bargaining on behalf of our members; capacity building and municipal human resources
• Strategic Profiling - building the profile and image of local government locally and internationally