Our Campaigns

See our current projects below. 
General Valuation Roll

Every municipality is expected, at least every three to five years, to revalue properties within its jurisdiction. This resource has been designed to help you navigate this process. 

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Municipal Budget Timeline Explainer

The success of the MFMA depends heavily on the effectiveness of oversight mechanisms. This includes the work of elected officials, municipal managers, and external bodies like the Auditor-General.

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Rate your municipality's transparency

The Community Action Network has developed a simple mechanism to help you keep your municipality in check from the comfort of your home’s best chair.

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Closed Campaigns

To view our past projects, see below. 
Prepaid Meter Switchover

South Africans must upgrade the software on their prepaid electricity meter by 24 November 2024. If not, users won’t be able to recharge and will be left without access to electricity.

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GVR 2024

In the first half of 2024 CAN ran a focused General Valuation Roll project targeting residents in municipalities across the country. See the Project below. 

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Coalition bill submission

CAN has compiled a submission to the “Coalition Bill” that, if passed, could fundamentally change how municipalities are governed. Join our submission now.

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General Laws Amendment Bill

CAN has provided a breakdown of the proposed General Laws Amendment Bill, 2024.

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Joburg property owners, watch out for property rates increase!

Joburg property owners, watch out for property rates increase! The City of Joburg is finalising [...]

A new era in politics gives rise to new challenges in community activism

If you were in denial that South Africa had entered the election cycle,  then the [...]

The Basics: Getting your organisation started

Community organisations are the backbone of any community. They come in various forms, shapes and [...]

Join our submission on the Municipal Structures Act Amendment Bill

Join our submission on the Municipal Structures Act Amendment Bill The “Coalition Bill” that, if [...]

SRA – Initial planning and engagement phase

• Form a steering committee; • Engage with the municipality; • Define UIP proposed boundary.

The budget planning process begins

The Role of the Mayor in Budget Preparation and the IDP Process Section 21(1) of [...]

Take Action: How to petition & get info

Let us petition A petition is a known method for informing the council and its [...]

Activate: Fundraising and your organisation

A Guide to Fundraising for Local Community Organisations Local Community Organizations (LCOs) often seek funding [...]