Episode notes
Local elections determine who will manage essential services such as water, sanitation, land allocation, housing, economic development and the everyday functions that shape our quality of life. But with numerous candidates and parties competing for votes, how can citizens identify leaders who are truly capable of delivering beyond campaign-season promises? Human rights activist Pauline Dempers speaks to Desert FM to unpack the qualities, track records and values voters should look for, offering guidance on what informed, community-focused decision-making should look like at the grassroots level.