The Constitution provides that “everyone has a right to administrative action that is lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair”. This entitlement extends to ...

Municipalities are key institutions in bringing about sustainable human settlements that respond adequately to the challenges and implications of the HIV and ...

Health services are essential to the well-being and sustainability of every community in South Africa. Municipal health services, in keeping with the ...

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 ...

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 ...

This article outlines the rules dealing with the expulsion and resignation of councillors from their political parties. Central to these rules is the principle ...

Can an employment contract be valid if a performance agreement has not been concluded?

On 30 June 2008 three important Bills proposing the abolition of the practice of floor-crossing. If passed, the bills will see an end to this much-debated ...

In the 2008 Local Government Budgets and Expenditure Review, the National Treasury analyses how municipalities have been funded since 2003/2004 and how they ...