Local Government is the sphere of government that is regarded as being closest to the people. Municipalities are instrumental in providing basic services to ...

India was one of the first countries to introduce a mandatory quota system to enhance woman's representation in government. What is unique about the Indian ...

On 21 January 2004 the Provincial Executive of the North West approved a resolution to dissolve the Lekwa Teemane Local Council in terms of section 139 (1) (c) ...

The issue before the Court in Boshoff v Nkwetana Munisipaliteit 1935/2003 FS was whether the municipality had the authority to levy rates on agricultural land ...

The Municipal Finance Management Act which was adopted by Parliament on 26 November 2003, took effect on 1 July 2004. It seeks to modernise and improve ...

During the past two months, the newly elected government has emphasised the important role that local government must play in meeting the challenges of ...

South Africa is gearing up for the next local elections, which are to be held between December 2005 and March 2006. It is expected that the election date will ...

Salga conducted an audit to determine the extent to which woman are represented and participate in local government. It focused on two areas: the elected ...