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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Ratepayers are loudly rejecting bad city budgets, and long may it last

By Jonathan Erasmus Let us be frank – our municipalities are paying little or no [...]

Take Action: How to petition & get info

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

A simple summary of the Property Rates Act

The Municipal Property Rates Act (MPRA) No. 6 of 2004 governs how municipalities assess, levy, [...]

Mayor to submit Q3 Report to Council

Sections 71 and 52(d) of the MFMA work together to ensure robust financial monitoring, oversight, [...]

The Basics: Getting your organisation started

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

Make your voice heard on the proposed Coalition Bill

Make your voice heard on the proposed Coalition Bill COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED UNTIL 31 AUGUST.  [...]

Take Action: Why we have the Promotion of Access to Information Act

Access to information is crucial for upholding constitutional values such as transparency, openness, participation, and [...]

AG must report non-compliant municipalities to parliament & provincial legislatures

Section 133(2) of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) highlights the Auditor-General’s role in reporting [...]