# President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on newly elected councillors to prioritise service delivery, work across political differences and restore public confidence in local government. In his weekly newsletter, he says incoming councillors will have an important role in reshaping local government, guided by the revised White Paper on Local Government. The White Paper sets out measures to improve municipal financial management, direct more funding towards infrastructure maintenance and ensure that services reach residents reliably. Ramaphosa says councillors must put communities first and carry out their responsibilities with humility.
Ramaphosa urges new councillors to restore public confidence in local government