Survival strategies of selected alien invasive plants in parts of Thulamela Local Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Ndou, Saymore Petros; Ligavha-Mbelengwa, M.H.

doi:10.1016/j.sajb.2017.01.143

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“…This indicates that community members of Thulamela Local Municipality actively participate in the IDP process. Ninety per cent of the respondents agree that active community participation in the IDP process plays an important role in the improvement of basic service delivery" (Ndou 2019). In contrast, Malatji (2019), in his study, indicates that "the majority of the participants in Tickyline village in the Tzaneen Municipal area do not participate in development projects because some meetings are held at odd times, particularly during the initial phases of the projects".…”

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A Review of Mechanisms Used to Improve Community Participation in the Integrated Development Planning Process in South Africa: An Empirical Review

Mamokhere

Meyer

2022

Social Sciences

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In 1996, the government of South Africa introduced the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) policy process to transform municipal administration, integrated planning and service delivery. One of the IDP policy’s key aspects is community participation in the planning process. South Africa is still struggling to achieve their duty of delivering basic services due to ineffective community participation. The article primarily appraises the mechanisms for improved community participation in the IDP process. It is underpinned by the New Public Management (NPM) theory, which promotes management reforms, participatory planning, and decentralising power among municipalities and communities. This study adopted a mixed-methods research approach. It is conducted in the Tzaneen municipal area in Limpopo Province. It is also found that some of the mechanisms to facilitate community participation are no longer relevant and effective in the COVID-19 pandemic era. Public meetings are no longer seen as an effective and safe means of public discussion due to the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Disaster Management Act: Amendment of Regulation (Act 57 of 2002) that restricts the physical contact of large groups of people, which has implications for public meeting attendance. The study concludes by recommending that the Tzaneen municipal area should design mechanisms that make it easier for marginalised and previously disadvantaged people to participate in municipal planning and decision-making processes freely and without prejudice. Lastly, the study recommends that the municipality adopt the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and E-participation to facilitate effective community participation in the IDP process.

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A Review of Mechanisms Used to Improve Community Participation in the Integrated Development Planning Process in South Africa: An Empirical Review

Mamokhere

Meyer

2022

Social Sciences

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“…Moreover, Ndou (2019), states that service delivery protests can foster greater community participation in service delivery planning. While Pithouse & Naidoo (2015) concur, that protests can create opportunities for citizens to engage in dialogue with local government officials and co-create solutions to service delivery challenges.…”

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Sending a message to the top: the influence of service delivery protests on service delivery planning in South African municipalities

Mamokhere¹

2023

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South Africa has seen a surge in service delivery protests in recent years. These protests are often due to the inadequate provision of services. Unemployment, poor housing, water and sanitation, electricity, corruption and municipal administration, health, and crime have all been cited as causes of the protests, which have been termed a "poor's rebellion". Given the service dissatisfaction, residents often use protest as a means of communication to influence policy and decision-making. However, this study sought to assess the influence of service delivery protests on service delivery planning using Bolobedu South under the jurisdiction of Greater Tzaneen Municipality. The study utilised a qualitative research approach to collect and analyse the primary results. The citizens residing at Greater Tzaneen Municipality have been interviewed using a face-to-face semi-structured interview guide and the data was analysed using thematic content analysis. The finding of this study shows that service delivery protests are a common phenomenon in South Africa, with citizens protesting over the inadequate delivery of basic services such as shelter, electricity, water and sanitation. Service delivery protests are legally recognised in South Africa. However, as much as they are legally recognized, they are often disruptive and undermine the maturity of democracy. The study recommends that it is essential to engage with the community regularly and ensure that they are aware of the municipality's plans and progress. This engagement should be ongoing and not just when protests erupt. When people feel that they are being heard and that their concerns are being addressed, they are less likely to resort to protests. It also recommends improved communication and engagement between the municipality and the communities they serve. This can involve regular meetings, consultations, and feedback mechanisms that allow community members to express their concerns and provide input on service delivery planning (IDP).

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Survival strategies of selected alien invasive plants in parts of Thulamela Local Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa

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A Review of Mechanisms Used to Improve Community Participation in the Integrated Development Planning Process in South Africa: An Empirical Review

A Review of Mechanisms Used to Improve Community Participation in the Integrated Development Planning Process in South Africa: An Empirical Review

Sending a message to the top: the influence of service delivery protests on service delivery planning in South African municipalities

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