Why coalition agreements should be public

In the previous articles of the coalition series in the Local Government Bulletin, it was argued that the proportional representation (PR) electoral system of ...

A radical reconfiguration of the local government fiscal framework is required, not incremental tinkering

This article explores long-term trends in the South African municipal operating and financial environment which will have significant impacts on the ...

How adequate is the Local Government Equitable Share grant in the face of escalating costs of municipal service delivery?

This article explores the adequacy of the Local Government Equitable Share intergovernmental grant received annually by municipalities, in the main to fund the ...

Streamlining the administrative burden in Western Cape Municipalities

The School for Public Leadership at Stellenbosch University in partnership with the Hanns Seidel Foundation conducted a research study on the impact of the ...

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on district municipalities in the Western Cape

The School for Public Leadership at Stellenbosch University in partnership with the Hanns Seidel Foundation conducted a research study on the impact of the ...

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on local municipalities in the Western Cape

The School for Public Leadership at Stellenbosch University in partnership with the Hanns Seidel Foundation conducted a research study on the impact of the ...

Towards increased fiscal and operational sustainability in Western Cape Local Municipalities

The School for Public Leadership at Stellenbosch University in partnership with the Hanns Seidel Foundation conducted a research study on the impact of the ...

Can public servants stand as candidates in municipal elections?

This article explores the law on councillor candidacy, particularly as it relates to municipal, provincial and national employees. Officials employed by the ...