# EFF president Julius Malema says there can be no real freedom without municipalities that deliver basic services. Launching the party’s 2026 Local Government Manifesto in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, Malema pledged to build corruption-free municipalities that restore dignity to communities. The manifesto includes practical commitments to improve water, electricity, roads and healthcare. He stressed that local government should be judged by service delivery and the daily lives of ordinary South Africans:
Malema promises functional municipalities and better services [SOUND]
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