Peter Martin Strategy, Administration & Training

05/10/2026

https://southernmail.co.za/news/2026-09-18-steenberg-forum-hosts-free-ward-committee-training-in-grassy-park/

The Steenberg Community Forum held free training in Grassy Park on ward committee elections, responsibilities and accountability, leading to the formation of a community monitoring group.

12/09/2026

12/09/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1M7eRgi5dk/

09/09/2026

https://share.google/HgJfWTGom8NdNo9ot

Steenberg Community Forum chairperson Peter Martin argues that Cape Town voters should judge ward councillors’ records on consultation, housing, safety and service delivery, rather than focus only on mayoral candidates.

02/09/2026

FREE TRAINING ON WARD COMMITTEES

28/08/2026

Prepping and rehearsing the roll out of the training session in Ward Committees, titled, Ward Committees: Rules for the Election and Establishment, Role and Functions and Code of Conduct. First session planned for September 2026.

01/03/2026

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22/02/2026

https://southernmail.co.za/news/2026-02-12-peter-martin-a-community-leader-committed-to-serving-steenberg/

Discover how Peter Martin, through the Steenberg Community Forum, is making a significant impact in his community, transforming lives and fostering a spirit of volunteerism amidst challenges.

18/02/2026

FREE TRAINING IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

(1) DO YOU KNOW WHAT LOCAL GOVERNMENT IS?

(2) DO YOU KNOW HOW LOCAL GOVERNMENT IS STRUCTURED IN TERMS OF MUNICIPALITIES, MUNICIPAL COUNCILS, SUBCOUNCILS, WARDS, WARD COMMITTEES AND COMMUNITIES, AND HOW IT ALL FITS TOGETHER?

(3) DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR RIGHTS AS COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE?

(4) DO YOU KNOW THE DUTIES OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND THE ROLE OF WARD COUNCILLORS?

(5) DO YOU KNOW HOW PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SHOULD BE CONDUCTED AS PER THE CONSTITUTION AND LEGISLATION?

If you have answered ”NO” to any one of these questions, then the FREE TRAINING SESSION is for you. This training session, titled, "An Overview of South African Local Government and Public Participation" will be hosted on Saturday, 28 February 2026, at Grassy Park Library (Busy Corner) from 08:30 till 11:45.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, THEN WHATS APP "COMMUNITY TRAINING" TO 062 216 2764 BEFORE FRIDAY, 13 FEBRUARY 2026.SEATING IS LIMITED/

Be informed! Be empowered!

06/10/2025

https://southernmail.co.za/news/2025-10-02-do-ward-councillors-in-south-africa-truly-represent-their-communities/

Explore the critical question of whether ward councillors in South Africa are genuinely serving their communities, as recent budget decisions raise serious concerns about accountability and representation.