In preparation for the upcoming ward committee elections, Greater Kokstad Municipality invites organised stakeholders (interest groups) such as youth forum, disability forum, men’s forum/sector, women’s forum, transport forum, faith-based organisations, senior citizen clubs, rate payers association, informal traders, chamber of commerce, business sector, taxi association, farmers association, NGO/CBO, tourism art and culture forums, safety and security forums, sport organisations and any other interest groups that are operating within the boundaries of the Greater Kokstad Municipality to register on the Greater Kokstad Municipality stakeholder’s register.

This is done in terms of Section 152(1) of the Constitution of South Africa provides that the objects of local government amongst others are:
(a) To provide democratic and accountable government for local communities; and
(e) To encourage the involvement of communities and community organisations in local government and Subsidiary to the Constitution, Section 72-78 of the Local Government Municipal Structures Act, 117 of 1998, states that all Municipalities of ward participatory type must establish ward committees in each ward in order to enhance participatory democracy in local government. For the interest groups to qualify for registration, they must have a constitution or terms of reference which entails relevant information such as name of organisation, office bearers, contact details and ID numbers.

Registration will commence on 09 November 2026 and will close on 19 November 2026. Registration forms will be available at municipal sites (Municipal Offices Adam Kok III Building, Councillors’ Offices, Public Participation Office). For more information, contact the Public Participation Office on 039 797 6636 during office hours or email Bongekile.mkulisi@kokstad.gov.za.