DYSFUNCTIONAL MUNICIPALITIES, COALITION GOVERNMENTS! Phillip Rakgwale
CISA, CIA, CFE, RGA, M.Inst.D Chairperson of the SAIGA council
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he Constitution stipulates that the purpose of local governments is to provide an accountable government to local communities and promote social and economic development. The responsibility extends to the provision of essential public services such as water and sanitation, electricity and adequate public health care in a sustainable manner while also encouraging the involvement of communities and community organisations in the issues of local government. But not many can access basic municipal services, a right enshrined in Section 153 (1) of the Constitution. This can be attributed to several factors, including the lack of professionalism in local government, unqualified public servants, the state of municipalities and the regular service delivery protests in many communities across the country. However, the process of professionalising local government involves enhancing the level of professionalism within the local government sector. The drive to enhance the professionalisation of local government was further >
The lack of an outright winner in national or local government elections makes it difficult to form a government that can deliver public services.
Auditing SA
Advancing Auditing &Accountability
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