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What is the three-tier system of government in South Africa?
What is the three-tier system of government in South Africa?
National government, Provincial government, and Local government
What are the three types of municipalities in South Africa?
What are the three types of municipalities in South Africa?
Metropolitan municipalities, District municipalities, and Local municipalities
What is an example of a mandatory function of local government in South Africa?
What is an example of a mandatory function of local government in South Africa?
Water and sanitation
How often are municipal elections held in South Africa?
How often are municipal elections held in South Africa?
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Who is responsible for overseeing the implementation of council decisions in a municipality?
Who is responsible for overseeing the implementation of council decisions in a municipality?
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What are the three sources of funding for municipalities in South Africa?
What are the three sources of funding for municipalities in South Africa?
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What is the role of the municipal council in a municipality?
What is the role of the municipal council in a municipality?
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Who is responsible for drawing up and implementing the budget of a municipality?
Who is responsible for drawing up and implementing the budget of a municipality?
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Study Notes
Structure of Local Government
- South Africa has a three-tier system of government:
- National government
- Provincial government
- Local government
Types of Municipalities
- There are three types of municipalities:
- Metropolitan municipalities: Large cities with a high population density (e.g. Johannesburg, Cape Town)
- District municipalities: Cover larger rural areas and provide services to local municipalities
- Local municipalities: Smaller, more localized areas that provide basic services to communities
Functions of Local Government
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Mandatory functions: Services that municipalities must provide, including:
- Water and sanitation
- Electricity
- Roads and transportation
- Waste management
- Fire services
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Discretionary functions: Services that municipalities may provide, including:
- Housing
- Public health
- Recreation and cultural services
- Libraries
Election and Governance
- Municipal elections are held every five years
- Councillors are elected through a mixed system of proportional representation and ward representation
- The municipality is headed by a mayor or executive mayor, who is responsible for overseeing the implementation of council decisions
- The municipal council is responsible for making decisions on behalf of the municipality
Funding and Budgeting
- Municipalities are funded through a combination of:
- Grants from national and provincial government
- Rates and taxes collected from residents and businesses
- User fees for services provided
- The municipality is responsible for drawing up and implementing its own budget
Structure of Local Government
- South Africa has a three-tier system of government, comprising national, provincial, and local government.
Types of Municipalities
- There are three types of municipalities: metropolitan, district, and local.
- Metropolitan municipalities are large cities with high population density, such as Johannesburg and Cape Town.
- District municipalities cover larger rural areas and provide services to local municipalities.
- Local municipalities are smaller, more localized areas that provide basic services to communities.
Functions of Local Government
Mandatory Functions
- Municipalities must provide water and sanitation services.
- Municipalities are responsible for providing electricity.
- Municipalities are responsible for roads and transportation.
- Municipalities must provide waste management services.
- Municipalities are responsible for fire services.
Discretionary Functions
- Municipalities may provide housing services.
- Municipalities may provide public health services.
- Municipalities may provide recreation and cultural services.
- Municipalities may provide libraries.
Election and Governance
- Municipal elections are held every five years.
- Councillors are elected through a mixed system of proportional representation and ward representation.
- The municipality is headed by a mayor or executive mayor.
- The mayor or executive mayor is responsible for overseeing the implementation of council decisions.
- The municipal council is responsible for making decisions on behalf of the municipality.
Funding and Budgeting
- Municipalities are funded through a combination of grants, rates and taxes, and user fees.
- Grants are provided by national and provincial government.
- Rates and taxes are collected from residents and businesses.
- User fees are charged for services provided.
- The municipality is responsible for drawing up and implementing its own budget.
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Learn about the three-tier system of government in South Africa, including national, provincial, and local governments, and the different types of municipalities.
