Official source
Source domain: salga.org.za
Collected on 13 July 2026
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What this means
This is the SALGA 'About the Association' web page describing the organisation's history, mandate, and role. SALGA was established in 1996 at the National Summit for Organised Local Government in Durban with Nelson Mandela's keynote address, and serves as the national voice of South Africa's 257 municipalities. The page also notes SALGA's international roles including co-presidency of UCLG.
Facts
Places
eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Reference
https://www.salga.org.za/about/association
Key Takeaways
- SALGA established 1996, Durban KwaZulu-Natal
- National Summit for Organised Local Government
- Nelson Mandela delivered keynote address
- Represents 257 South African municipalities
- Member of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG)
- 2016: Parks Tau elected UCLG President
- 2020: Thembi Nkadimeng elected ComWLG Chairperson
- 2022: Bheke Stofile elected UCLG Co-President
- Schedule 3A public entity under PFMA