WE THE LOCALS
Vision
To build a safe, prosperous and self-reliant South Africa where communities are empowered, the rule of law is respected, public resources are responsibly managed, and every law-abiding resident has the opportunity to live, work and build a better future.
Core Values
Community First
We believe strong communities are the foundation of a strong nation. Every policy should improve the lives of local communities.
Rule of Law
We support the fair, consistent and constitutional enforcement of South Africa’s laws, including immigration, labour and criminal justice legislation.
Accountability
We advocate for transparent, ethical and accountable leadership in both the public and private sectors.
Economic Opportunity
We promote policies that encourage entrepreneurship, investment, job creation and local economic development.
Public Safety
Every person deserves to live in a community free from crime, violence and intimidation.
Affordable Living
We support practical solutions that reduce the cost of living, including affordable and reliable electricity, efficient municipal services and responsible public spending.
Unity Through Responsibility
We encourage citizens from all backgrounds to work together in building stronger communities while respecting South Africa’s Constitution and democratic institutions.
Objectives
We The Locals aims to:
• Advocate for safer communities through improved policing, community partnerships and crime prevention initiatives.
• Promote the effective enforcement of South Africa’s immigration and labour laws while respecting constitutional rights and due process.
• Support policies that create employment opportunities and encourage businesses to invest in local communities.
• Advocate for affordable, reliable electricity and energy reforms that reduce the financial burden on households and businesses.
• Promote local procurement and support for South African businesses and entrepreneurs.
• Encourage civic participation through education, public dialogue and community engagement.
• Monitor government performance and advocate for transparency, accountability and responsible public spending.
• Build partnerships with civil society, business leaders and government to address community challenges through practical solutions.
Policy Priorities
1. Public Safety
• Strengthen visible policing.
• Support community policing forums and neighbourhood safety initiatives.
• Improve prosecution of organised crime and repeat offenders.
• Invest in crime prevention through youth development and community programmes.
2. Lawful Immigration
We support immigration policies that:
• Uphold South Africa’s Constitution and international obligations.
• Ensure immigration laws are enforced fairly and consistently.
• Protect lawful employment practices.
• Improve border management and administrative efficiency.
• Combat human trafficking, document fraud and labour exploitation.
3. Affordable Electricity
We advocate for:
• Lower electricity tariffs for households and small businesses.
• Greater transparency in electricity pricing.
• Investment in reliable electricity infrastructure.
• Reduced load-shedding through diversified energy generation.
• Policies that encourage renewable energy alongside grid stability.
4. Jobs and Local Economic Growth
Our priorities include:
• Supporting local manufacturers and small businesses.
• Reducing unnecessary regulatory barriers for entrepreneurs.
• Expanding vocational training and skills development.
• Encouraging investment that creates sustainable employment.
• Promoting local procurement wherever practical and lawful.
5. Accountable Government
We call for:
• Transparent public procurement.
• Strong anti-corruption measures.
• Efficient delivery of municipal services.
• Responsible management of public finances.
• Greater citizen participation in local government decision-making.
6. Community Development
We believe communities should be empowered through:
• Quality education.
• Accessible healthcare.
• Clean and safe public spaces.
• Youth leadership programmes.
• Support for community organisations and volunteers.
Our Commitment
We The Locals is committed to peaceful, lawful and constructive civic participation.
We believe that meaningful change is achieved through democratic engagement, evidence-based policy, community partnerships and respect for the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
Together, we will advocate for safer communities, stronger local economies, affordable public services and a future where every law-abiding resident has the opportunity to succeed.