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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 ...
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Volume 18, Issue 2, June 2023
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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
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Volume 18, Issue 2, June 2023
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First Council Meeting: Guidelines for the Agenda
The final stage of local government transformation commences formally with the holding of the first meeting of the newly elected councils.
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Volume 2, Issue 4, November 2000
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From SALGA; The Role and Function of Speakers
On 12 March 2001, the South African Local Government Association conducted a workshop to deal with the role and function of the speakers.
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Volume 3, Issue 1, April 2001
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Proposal towards the Establishment of Ward Committees
This article is based on a discussion document prepared for SALGA by the Local Government Project of the Community Law Centre.
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Volume 3, Issue 1, April 2001
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The Municipal Systems Act and Community participation
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 ...
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Volume 3, Issue 1, April 2001
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Legal Briefs: Mayoral Commitees and Council Committees; Recall of District Councillors.
Can a section 79 committee take the place of a section 80 committee?
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Volume 3, Issue 2, June 2001
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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 ...
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Volume 18, Issue 4, November/December 2023
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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 ...
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Volume 19, Issue 1, March 2024
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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 ...
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Volume 19, Issue 2, June 2024