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Research data: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
1999 Developing the culture of governance and democracy in South Africa, 1994-1999
Offers a critical assessment and appreciation of the development of the culture if and legitimacy of governance in South Africa. Focuses in...
Download this report1998 Local government: constitutional foundations
This chapter is an attempt at a broad overview of local government provisions in the final South African Constitution, a pulling together of...
1971 The relevance of contemplative studies and practices for improving participatory urban governance
Evidence suggests that substantial and robust community engagement is essential to local urban governance. In this paper, we reflect on the ...