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Politics of change: Keeping the genie in the bottle
Over the past weeks, the impact of the leadership change in the African National Congress on government has become patently visible. The most important change ...
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Reviewing the Children's Act: Implications for local government
The Children’s Amendment Act (Act 41 of 2007) was signed into law on 18 March this year. The Act, together with draft regulations recently published for public ...
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The makings of a metro: Msunduzi, Mangaung and Buffalo City Municipalities join the ranks
The Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) recently confirmed that Msunduzi, Mangaung and Buffalo City municipalities are to become category A (metropolitan) ...
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The power to preside over disciplinary appeals
The Constitution provides that “everyone has a right to administrative action that is lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair”. This entitlement extends to ...
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The role of sustainable human settlements in the response to the HIV and AIDS epidemic
Municipalities are key institutions in bringing about sustainable human settlements that respond adequately to the challenges and implications of the HIV and ...
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Defining "Municipal Health Services" The Powers and Functions Debate Continues.
Health services are essential to the well-being and sustainability of every community in South Africa. Municipal health services, in keeping with the ...
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From the Courts: Who Excludes Bidders From Future Contracts?
The duty to create and maintain a sound supply chain management system is an essential component of the good governance of any municipality. While the ...
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Implementing the Property Rates Act: Geeting the Policies, By-laws and Resolutions Right.
As from 1 July, all municipalities must implement the Municipal Property Rates Act. This requires all municipalities to have a proper rates policy, which is in ...
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Is this Seat Taken? Filling Vacancies During Political Turmoil.
This article outlines the rules dealing with the expulsion and resignation of councillors from their political parties. Central to these rules is the principle ...
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Legal Briefs.
Can an employment contract be valid if a performance agreement has not been concluded?
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