Meet Frans Roos: Your Independent Voice for MatlosanaFor the 2026 Local Municipal Elections, Frans Roos is running as an independent candidate for the Matlosana Local Municipality, backed by the Independent Ratepayers Association of South Africa (IRASA). Contact: 083 378 8826 Websites: www.votefransroos.co.zaIRASA Website: www.irasa.org.zaIRASA Youtube: Social mediaPolitical Parties vs. Residents: Who Really Runs Your Town? Is small political parties Irrelevant in South Africa? South Africa`s Electoral System Is Broken: The Legal Case You Must Know Why IRASA? Putting Community Before Party PoliticsFounded back in 2005, IRASA was built on a straightforward belief: local councillors should work for the residents who vote for them, not for a political party.Too often, party politics gets in the way of getting things done. IRASA cuts through the red tape by treating councillors like employees of the community—funded by your rates and taxes, and judged strictly on whether they deliver good services.What IRASA Stands For:Listening First: Hosting regular public meetings and listening closely to your concerns before taking a stance in council. No Blind Loyalty: Voting based on what is genuinely best for residents, even if it goes against party whips or backroom political deals. Focusing on the Basics: Directing energy where it matters most—reliable water and electricity, well-maintained roads, rubbish removal, and honest budgeting.Why Independent Representation Matters Right NowWith so many councils caught up in hung results and messy coalitions, standard party politics often leads to instability and neglected neighborhoods. Having an independent voice changes that dynamic: • It breaks the cycle of automatic "party-line" voting that ignores everyday local struggles. • It gives you a direct line to influence how your hard-earned rates and taxes are spent. • It brings a stabilizing, community-first perspective to coalition talks, forcing leaders to prioritize actual service delivery.Get to Know Frans RoosFrans is a dedicated entrepreneur, real estate master practitioner, and community leader who has spent over 35 years serving the Matlosana region. He brings deep hands-on experience in property markets, municipal finances, and urban renewal to the table.What Frans Brings to the Council:• Financial Watchdog: He independently analyses municipal budgets, IDPs, and capital spending to check whether you are getting real value for every rand. • Hands-on Action: As a leader in community projects like #OnsDorp and neighborhood drives in Doringkruin, Frans knows how to rally residents and local businesses to restore public spaces and bring back community pride. • True Accountability: He is committed to protecting taxpayer rights, fighting unjust tariff hikes, and demanding transparent spending.Frans Roos’s Personal Pledge to You• Fair & Transparent Policies: Frans will review and challenge unfair property rates, high service tariffs, and cumbersome zoning or business rules to ensure they make sense and match the actual quality of service you receive. • Real Public Participation: You won`t just be consulted once every five years. Frans pledges to give advance notice of big decisions, host open input sessions across Matlosana, and report back honestly on what was decided and why. • A Strong Voice for Property Owners & Businesses: Because local businesses and property owners carry a huge part of the municipality`s budget, Frans is establishing a regular Property Owners and Business Forum to make sure your economic realities are heard in council. • Building Community Networks: He will help set up inclusive neighborhood forums to tackle local security, basic services, and public upkeep together. • Strict Oversight: Frans will vote strictly in the interest of Matlosana residents, demanding clear performance targets, pushing for audits when money is wasted, and keeping you informed about water outages and infrastructure projects."My mandate comes from you, not from a political party. If elected, I will serve as your direct representative in council." - Frans RoosIndependent, but never isolated—Frans will gladly work with anyone who genuinely wants to improve services and fix local governance, but his ultimate loyalty remains with the people of MatlosanaMore about IRASA.