Tag Archives: Community Action Network

A new era in politics gives rise to new challenges in community activism

If you were in denial that South Africa had entered the election cycle,  then the [...]

Yes, we really can

Keeping a positive attitude is what will drive us forward and then the future possibilities [...]

Municipal Matters: The political leadership structure explained

Once all the votes have been verified after each local government election, the next decision [...]

Municipal Matters: Categories of municipalities explained

South Africa is a constitutional democracy with a three-tiered system of government (national, provincial and [...]

Municipal Matters: What is the role of a municipal manager?

Municipal managers are barred from holding political office and are expected to be apolitical individuals. [...]

Municipal Matters: What is an IDP?

The IDP is a diverse document that must help remove the legacy of apartheid and [...]

Municipal Matters: A guide to bylaws

By-laws are no less and no more important than any other law passed by national [...]

Municipal Matters: Understanding ward boundary demarcation

The Constitution provides that the whole territory of the Republic must be covered by municipalities [...]

Municipal Matters: Everything you need to know about ward committees

A ward committee may make recommendations on any matter affecting its ward to the ward [...]

Municipal Matters: Councillors are a critical link. Here’s why.

Councillors provide the critical political link between the executive mayor or executive committee and the [...]