original_query: What is the South African Local Government Association (SALGA)?
query: What is the South African Local Government Association (SALGA)?
answer: The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is a national, voluntary political association representing South Africa's 257 local governments.  Its purpose is to advocate for local government interests at various levels, support development efforts, and promote women in local government.  It's funded by member fees, donations, and national budget allocations and has a dual political and administrative structure.