Local Government Bulletin, November/ December 2007
2007 may prove to have been an important year in the development of local government in South Africa. The announcement by Minister Mufamadi on 31 July of the review of the White Paper on Local Government, coming alongside the development of a White Paper on Provinces, may lead to significant changes.
These are the introductory words from the Editorial of the final issue of the
2007 Local Government
Bulletin.
"2008 thus promises to be a crucial year for local government, because
the government will have to make key policy choices. Whether the most
appropriate options are taken depends very much on how actively
municipalities and Salga participate in the policy process through
vigorous debate among stakeholders and with government. We at the Local
Government Bulletin will seek to keep you informed and stimulate debate
through articles and your opinion pieces. Let the debate begin!"
- Prof. Steytler, Director and Editor-in-Chief