The June issue of the Journal of Public Administration was compiled and finalised during an interesting time in the maturation of democracy in South Africa. The country held its national and provincial elections on 29 May 2024. This was the seventh ...

The literature study upon which this article is based argues that African governments have failed the majority of their citizens in that they have not adequately developed their countries in terms of sustainable social and economic growth. African ...

South Africa has never been a fully-fledged industrialised country. However, it increased its manufacturing capacity during World War II because Europe and North America were preoccupied with the war. Skilled labour and capital also moved to South Africa ...

A more than two decades old budget deficit is at the heart of South Africa's fiscal crisis and slow economic growth. This situation has allowed for persistent accumulation of debt stock levels and debt servicing costs that continue to crowd out key ...

To assess whether precautionary suspension, as a crucial tool used to address allegations of misconduct while ensuring the continuity of organisational functions, is being carefully managed for its intended use to avoid misuse and to protect employee ...

Since the advent of democracy in South Africa in 1994, municipal government has continued to face challenges militating optimal municipal service delivery to citizens. There are ongoing and often violent 'service-delivery' protests that manifest as ...

The purpose of this article is to analyse the controversial relationship and contradictions between irregular expenditure and consequence management. The study proposes recommendations that government departments can consider to curb irregular expenditure ...

This study examines South Africa's strategies for peace, safety, and human security in line with the African Union's Agenda 2063, which aims for a united, prosperous, and peaceful Africa. Since the end of apartheid in 1994, South Africa has made major ...

Elements of social cohesion and nation-building are imperative doctrines of any society and individuals. Social cohesion doctrines are a means to foster unity, enhance consciousness and a sense of belonging. The advent of democracy and the first non-...

The main aim and objective of the first democratic government in South Africa was the elevation of the struggle against poverty and unemployment of millions of its citizens. The efforts took a wide variety of forms including the establishment of banks ...

China's international relations with Africa have recently gained immense media and academic attention. It is within this context that the current ongoing debates shaping China-Africa relations have been very limited when it comes to China's key drivers ...