Author: Jacob
Published:
04
Apr
2018
Problems in local government must be investigated, this is necessary because a large portion of South Africa and its people are feeling and living the consequences of poor governance. This is according to Prof Nico Steytler, SARChI Chair in Multlevel Government, Law and Policy at the Dullah Omar Institute when delivering a keynote address at the SALGA Research Colloquium currently taking place at the Cape Sun Hotel from 28-29 March 2018.
The afternoon engagement with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in Limpopo, was chaired by the Provincial Manager Mr Victor Mavhidula and included the participation of his colleagues: Dr Eileen Carter (Senior Legal Officer); Mr Thembi Madalane (Legal Officer) and Mrs Mankese Thema (Human Rights Advocacy, Research and Communications Officer) at the Limpopo Office.
The morning engagement with the traditional leaders created a platform for robust engagement. The Secretary of the House Mr Mashele together with the Honourable Chairperson Kgoshi Dikgale M.S and the other members of the Traditional House articulated their position on access to land and land administration.
The first benchmarking visit took place in Zebediela Citrus Farm Estate. The delegation analysed literature on the Bjatladi Community Restitution Claim and the economic model employed between the community and the strategic partner prior to the site visit.
Author: Jacob
Published:
28
Mar
2018
Problems in local government must be investigated, this is necessary because a large portion of South Africa and its people are feeling and living the consequences of poor governance. This is according to Prof Nico Steytler, SARChI Chair in Multlevel Government, Law and Policy at the Dullah Omar Institute when delivering a keynote address at the SALGA Research Colloquium currently taking place at the Cape Sun Hotel from 28-29 March 2018.
SALGA Research Colloquium
Author: Jacob
Published:
27
Mar
2018
Prof Christopher Mbazira from Public Interest Law Clinic (PILAC) at Makerere University in Uganda has been appointed an Extraordinary Associate Professor in the Dullah Omar Institute at the University of the Western Cape.
Author: Jacob
Published:
27
Mar
2018
The Supervisory Board of Utrecht University has appointed Prof. Henk Kummeling, who is Extraordinary Professor at the Dullah Omar Institute, as Rector Magnificus. On 1 June 2018, he will be succeeding Prof. Bert van der Zwaan. Kummeling is presently a distinguished professor of Utrecht University.
Strides towards a research agenda for local government key
