An exploration of government administrative processes in supporting agro-smallholders’ access to municipal markets in eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal Province

Nyawo, Jabulani C.; Mubangizi, Betty C.

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“…In the light of cadre deployment, the challenge of hiring unskilled personnel is encountered by both the district and the local municipalities, which corroborates with Palmer's (2011) finding that district municipalities lack personnel with project management skills, whilst Laubscher (2012) highlighted that the tendency to appoint individuals who are politically connected contributes negatively to the expertise required in municipalities. Without employees with this expertise, organisations and municipalities will struggle in planning, organising, coordinating and managing the budgeting processes and reporting, resulting in failure to achieve organisational tasks and mandates (Nyawo & Mubangizi 2021). Twala (2014) asserted that the African National Congress (which is the national ruling party, Mpumalanga provincial ruling party and the ruling party of Ehlanzeni district) felt that an alternative to neutralise the threat of sabotaging government by opposition parties was to appoint loyal members of the ruling party who could, at least, be trusted politically.…”

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The role of district municipalities in service provision in South Africa: Dissecting challenges faced by Ehlanzeni District Municipality

Magagula

Mukonza²,

Manyaka³

et al. 2022

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Background: District municipalities are faced with numerous challenges that hinder their ability to execute the legal mandate of assisting local municipalities to deliver services to their communities.Aim: This article explored two critical issues: political challenges faced by districts in the recruitment of personnel in key positions and the financial status of districts in relation to their role in local government.Setting: The study is based in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, Mpumalanga Province. The study also included local municipalities within Ehlanzeni District (City of Mbombela, Nkomazi and Bushbuckridge local municipalities); South African Local Government Association; and the Mpumalanga Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs.Methods: The study adopted a qualitative research method, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews.Results: Literature and the study findings revealed that cadre deployment in key positions has contributed to the shortage of skilled personnel in municipalities. The findings also showed that Ehlanzeni District Municipality is not adequately financed to be able to execute its legal mandate.Conclusion: The study recommended that cadre deployment in key municipal positions should be aligned with legislated recruitment policies. Moreover, communities need to start paying for services that they receive so that municipalities may have more revenue to maintain infrastructure, to ensure continued service delivery.

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Section: The Challenge Of Political Involvement In Recruitmentmentioning

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The role of district municipalities in service provision in South Africa: Dissecting challenges faced by Ehlanzeni District Municipality

Magagula

Mukonza²,

Manyaka³

et al. 2022

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Examining Challenges Impacting the Implementation of an Integrated Development Plan in Selected Townships of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality

Mpolweni,

Kabange

2024

Advances in Electronic Government, Digital Divide, and Regional Development

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The South African Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) were established to strategically coordinate development efforts, allocate resources effectively, and improve service delivery across municipalities in the country. Nevertheless, despite adhering to legal obligations, municipalities face persistent challenges that impede the realisation of their strategic goals and the effective execution of their plans. This study explores the barriers obstructing the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality's (NMMM) efficient implementation of its IDPs, notwithstanding its compliance with legislation. Through qualitative methods, including document review and stakeholder interviews, the study identifies critical challenges such as limited community participation, insufficient budget allocation, human resource constraints, and strained intergovernmental relations. These challenges intersect and impact the municipality's capacity to deliver services effectively and achieve its strategic goals.

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An exploration of government administrative processes in supporting agro-smallholders’ access to municipal markets in eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal Province

Cited by 2 publications

References 46 publications

The role of district municipalities in service provision in South Africa: Dissecting challenges faced by Ehlanzeni District Municipality

The role of district municipalities in service provision in South Africa: Dissecting challenges faced by Ehlanzeni District Municipality

Examining Challenges Impacting the Implementation of an Integrated Development Plan in Selected Townships of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality

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