OPINIONISTA 27 May 2025 Data-driven governance: The essential tool for South Africa's municipalities to thrive and serve Chris Pappas 4 min 1
OPINIONISTA 2 April 2025 We have to stop treating local government like a junior partner Chris Pappas 2 min 2
OPINIONISTA 17 October 2024 Misinformation and disinformation infiltrate everyday workings of local government Chris Pappas 4 min 0
OPINIONISTA 4 August 2024 High cost of electricity places unbearable burden on the poor – a new model is needed Chris Pappas 4 min 12
OPINIONISTA 10 July 2024 Municipalities must get specific funding to fight the impacts of climate change Chris Pappas 3 min 4
OPINIONISTA 11 June 2024 SA’s 7th Parliament must seize the day to reform local government structure and funding Chris Pappas 3 min 4
OPINIONISTA 7 April 2024 South Africans need to wield their democratic power and vote on 29 May Chris Pappas 3 min 5
OPINIONISTA 29 February 2024 Municipalities crippled by inept and failing Eskom’s stranglehold on power supply Chris Pappas 2 min 9
OPINIONISTA 10 January 2024 Election year marks perfect opportunity to transform public servants and services for the benefit of SA Chris Pappas 3 min 18
OPINIONISTA 22 August 2023 Allowing local governments to impose an alcohol sales tax would boost municipal revenues Chris Pappas 2 min 7
OPINIONISTA 16 March 2023 Government’s funding model for municipalities needs a complete overhaul Chris Pappas 2 min 5
OPINIONISTA 2 March 2023 Multiple organ failure – collapse of KZN municipalities is preventing growth and development Chris Pappas 2 min 5
