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Otshepeng Mazibuko

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Otshepeng Mazibuko

Mismatch: There is a widening gap between what the public is expected to do and what the government is held accountable for delivering.
OPINION

Social contract: Raw deal for citizens

Responsibility without accountability does not strengthen democracy; it hollows it out.

  • Otshepeng Mazibuko
5 min read
Methods of service delivery must be reassessed as the majority of municipalities face financial and technical difficulties in rendering them
LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Are South Africa’s local governments beyond repair?

The future of municipal governance is contingent on a review of the white paper leading to effective reforms which address its failings

  • Otshepeng Mazibuko
4 min read
Paul Mashatile said that the issues between ANC Gauteng chair Panyaza Lesufi and the DA’s Helen Zille would be resolved at some point. (File photo)
COALITION GOVERNMENT

Will the complexities of coalition governments undermine local governance in South Africa?

The success of coalition governments hinges on the ability of coalitions to rise above political differences and prioritise the needs of the people they serve

  • Otshepeng Mazibuko
9 min read