Briefing Paper 659 – New Laws to Stabilise Local Government by Mike Pothier
It would be something of an understatement to say that local government in South Africa is in a mess. As we approach the municipal elections on 4th November, the media is full of stories of service delivery failures, institutionalised corruption, political infighting, and mayors and councillors who spend more time jostling for position than actually running their municipalities.
BP 659 – New Laws to Stabilise Local Government by Mike Pothier