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Deepening democracy through municipal councillor oversight

As a result of the wide-spread and intense criticism directed at local government for failing to deliver on its constitutional mandate, a necessity arise for ...

Democratising local government helps to build and sustain peace

Local governments contribute to fostering peace by working in, and with the communities that reside within them

The final stage of local government transformation commences formally with the holding of the first meeting of the newly elected councils.

On 12 March 2001, the South African Local Government Association conducted a workshop to deal with the role and function of the speakers.

This article is based on a discussion document prepared for SALGA by the Local Government Project of the Community Law Centre.

One of the objects of local government in terms of section 152 (1) (e) of the Constitution is to encourage the involvement of communities and community ...

Can a section 79 committee take the place of a section 80 committee?

Towards professionalising local government: The Crisis of undue political interference in municipalities

The importance of political parties to representative democracy is well documented. In South Africa’s municipal councils, a majority of councillors serve at ...

The value of political party constitutions in managing conflict within political parties: Heradien v Meshoa and Others

This article discusses the significance of the Heradien v Meshoa and Others (768/024) [2024] ZAWCHC 37 (13 February 2024) judgment. In this matter, Mr ...

The conduct of men: The biggest barrier for women leadership in local government

The success of local government depends on, among other good governance principles, ethical and accountable political and administrative leadership. Research ...