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🇿🇦 Today marks thirty years of dignity, justice and equality for all. Happy #HumanRightsDay2026

[Blog] South Africa’s cities are under growing water pressure. Building #UrbanWaterResilience is key to securing our future. This #NationalWaterWeek, explore how cities can strengthen water security and sustainability 💧 #ACityTellsAStory Read more: bit.ly/3PgxcFO

On International Women’s Day, UN-Habitat reaffirms its commitment to strengthening women’s land and housing rights — because gender equality is fundamental to sustainable urban development. Read more: loom.ly/a37IpBM #ForAllWomenAndGirls #IWD2026 #GenderEquality

From our State of Water in Cities Report 2016 to the @StatsSA General Household Survey 2024: water reliability matters. Metros must invest, maintain and build capacity. 💧🏙️ #watercrisis

The arts community gathered at the Tramways Building in GQ for a powerful Festivals Masterclass, unpacking the economic, cultural & developmental role of festivals in building creative cities. Hosted by @saculturalobs in partnership with SG Comms & the @nacsouthafrica

South African cities are turning #sustainability goals into real action. 🇿🇦🌍🌿 Watch how innovation is shaping a more resilient urban future. #ACityTellsAStory youtube.com/watch?v=Lu514Y…

What does #Budget2026 mean for Local Government? The national budget places strong emphasis on municipal reform, accountability and sustainable service delivery. Read more: bit.ly/47aFy7Q #LocalGovernment #MunicipalFinance #ServiceDelivery

South Africa’s 2026 Budget sets a clear tone: stabilise public finances while investing in long-term growth. Check out some of the highlights from yesterday's budget speech by the Finance Minister. Read the full speech here: bit.ly/47aFy7Q #Budget2026

Let us take a look at some key facts about the annual budget speech to be delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on 25 February 2026. #Budget2026

[✍️BLOG] Making Governance Developmental: Lessons from @SACitiesNetwork's Practice Over Two Decades. #ACityTellsAStory #CityDevelopment Read the full blog post here: bit.ly/3ZQODih

#WorldFuturesDay 2026

Register here: bit.ly/4kFBvG9

Join us tomorrow for the return of the Cities' Lunchtime Chats for 2026. These chats are hosted in partnership with the @SALGA_Gov. Tomorrow's session will focus on Integrated Approaches to African Urban Waste Management with @C40cities, @CityofJoburgZA, & @CityTshwane.

To read the full #SONA2026 address, click here: stateofthenation.gov.za

Last night, the President delivered #SONA2026, outlining the government’s key priorities and plans to address South Africa’s political and socio-economic challenges in the year ahead. We have highlighted some key areas below which pertain to local government. #ACityTellsAStory

Strong governance drives strong city finances. Stability and skills lead to better revenue, smarter investment and resilient cities. Read more in the State of City Finances Report 2022: bit.ly/4qA1WP9 #CityFinance #Governance

As we head into #SONA2026, let us look at the history behind the State of City Finances Reports. Because national promises are delivered, or delayed, in city budgets. #SONA2026 is scheduled for Thursday, 12 Feb 2026. youtube.com/watch?v=tJAJEP…

Check our newsletter! This edition highlights SACN’s continued focus on collaboration, innovation, and practical impact in building inclusive, resilient cities. Read more: bit.ly/4bAng3a Subscribe: bit.ly/4qjoR0Z

#ACityTellsAStory #MunicipalGovernance youtube.com/watch?v=sKTR8a…

Local government budgets shape the services and infrastructure our communities rely on. @civicsacademyZA explains how municipalities plan revenue and spending, the legal framework that guides the process and why budgeting is central to local development and accountability. 👇