This qualitative study analyses e-government and e-participation on improving eservice
delivery in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality (BLM). The Actor Network theory (ANT) was …

This paper examines the efficiency of service delivery across 213 local and metropolitan
municipalities in South Africa, focusing on four critical areas: electricity, water, sewerage and …

Background Politically motivated killings have been an increasing concern in South Africa
since the dawn of democracy in 1994. Over the years, various municipalities have seen a …

abstract Through secondary data analysis, review of reports of evictions during COVID-19
and policy analysis, this article examines women's experience of evictions and relocations …

The local government in South Africa faces a dire scenario as it relentlessly fails to execute
its legally mandated responsibilities of rendering essential goods and services. Despite …

Over the past decade, thousands of South Africans have taken to the streets in violent
protest over the fact that over 70% of the country's municipalities are unable to provide …

Background In South Africa, the growth in the amount owed to municipalities for municipal
services rendered, is at an all-time high. The culture of non-payment of rates and taxes for …

This article shows the strategic, institutional approach the South African government took in
creating and professionalising an occupational group—community development workers …

Globalization puts extra pressure on local governments to be more responsive and
accountable. The belief from theory is that with high levels of fiscal autonomy, the elected …

Background Municipal amalgamation has become a prevalent trend in many modern
nations, driven by a desire to enhance the size and scope of local government units. This …