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The Bela Bela Alliansie (BBA) is honoured to share a message from Prince Mashele, South African political analyst, author, strategist and public intellectual.

Mashele has spent many years working and writing on political leadership, governance, accountability, public institutions and the challenges facing South Africa. His career has included work as a speechwriter in the South African Presidency, political research and analysis, and authorship of several books on South African politics.

In his message to the BBA, Mashele expresses his support for the movement and its community-focused approach to local government.

For the BBA, this conversation is particularly meaningful because our focus is firmly local: Bela Bela, its residents and the practical challenges facing our municipality.

The BBA's approach is centred on better municipal management, accountability, functioning infrastructure, reliable services, financial discipline and measurable results — themes that also feature prominently in Mashele's recent discussions about the future of South African communities and government.

Watch the video below to hear Prince Mashele's message to the people of Bela Bela and his support for the BBA.