Amid globalisation, neoliberalism, and growing nationalist sentiment, governance is seen as the cornerstone for implementing policies and achieving results that meet the demands of citizens and advance human rights. Dealing with the many modern issues ...

This paper investigates ethical leadership in promoting efficient service delivery in the eThekwini Municipality situated in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. eThekwini is one of the 11 districts of KwaZulu-Natal, and is a metropolitan ...

This article explores the effects of the oversight and scrutiny function of post-apartheid South African legislatures, with specific reference to the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL), on service delivery. It also recommends measures to enhance the ...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of governance, the digital age has ushered in a new era of possibilities and challenges for South African municipalities. Public servants are tasked with navigating this complex landscape, where traditional leadership ...

The South African Public Sector grapples with persistent challenges in fostering professionalism among its workforces. This hinders the ethical conduct among public servants and subsequently impedes effective service delivery. In this light, this study ...

Many individuals still have uncertainties about the meaning, history, and implications of sustainability in relation to development and practice, resulting in a lack of clarity in the concept. This study aims to investigate the difficulties in ...

This paper uses the Marxist economic development theory to argue that the rise of capitalism subsequent to economic growth, the working class, and high consumption drive development into high speed of production activities. Social, economic, political and ...

This article examines the implications of loadshedding on small and medium enterprises' (SME) contributions to local economic development in the Collins Chabane Local Municipality (CCLM). This emanates from the fact that the South African electricity ...

The need for equitable opportunities and democratic practices between genders is increasingly recognised as essential for promoting gender equality. However, despite legal frameworks supporting equal rights in post-apartheid South Africa, significant ...

In the fourth quarter of 2023, the expanded definition of the unemployment rate in South Africa exceeded 41%. In addition, the emergence of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IA) imposes threats to jobs because of automation. This paper aims to report on ...

This paper investigates the intricate landscape of coalition governance within South Africa's local municipalities, aiming to assess its viability as a sustainable model for future government. The literature describes this form of government as one of the ...

This research this paper reports on was aimed at investigating the impact of party coalitions on the development trajectory of South Africa. The country, known for its diverse political landscape, has witnessed an increased number of political parties ...

Despite acknowledging the significance of workforce optimisation, many public sector organisations fail to design and implement comprehensive strategies that integrate human capital needs with overall organisational goals. This gap impedes optimal ...

Organisational culture plays a critical role in strategy implementation, shaping how collective values, beliefs, and behaviors influence strategic development and execution. This qualitative study examines effective cultural change strategies during ...

The purpose of the research this paper reports on is to assess water service delivery in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) located within Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. In terms of sections 152 and 153 of the Constitution of the Republic of South ...

The paper examines how the Democratic Alliance (DA) deploys its criticism of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) as a political opportunity to enact ultra-conservative and liberal discourses in South Africa through media statements, comments, and policy ...

Employee motivation is the level of commitment, energy and innovation that an organisation's personnel hold during the working period. It is as important as it is often difficult to track. Maintaining and improving motivation in the workplace can be a ...

The research aims to assess the efficacy of the TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) curriculum in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province. While numerous studies have examined this curriculum, none thus far has explicitly evaluated its ...

Programme Director, Mr Clement Maosa

Distinguished guests, esteemed members of the South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM), and colleagues, I extend my deepest gratitude for the opportunity to address you at this, the 23^rd Annual Conference. It is indeed a ...