Browsing Faculty of Law by Author "De Visser, Jaap"
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Assessing the impact of the 2016 constitution on intergovernmental relations in Zambia.
Mweene, Nchimunya (University of the Western Cape, 2018)Decentralisation is the transfer of power, responsibilities, capacities and resources from the centre to the sub-units of the government. The main objective is to foster the capacity of local government to deliver services ... -
Decentralisation in Uganda : a critical review of its role in deepening democracy, facilitating development and accommodating diversity
Singiza, Douglas Karekona (University of the Western Cape, 2014)Uganda, like many African countries in the 1990s, adopted decentralisation as a state reform measure after many years of civil strife and political conflicts, by transferring powers and functions to district councils. The ... -
Decentralisation, development and accommodation of ethnic minorities: the case of Ethiopia
Ayele, Zemelak (University of Western Cape, 2012)Decentralisation of political, financial, and administrative powers to sub-national units has been, and remains to be, a major trend in both developing and developed states. Very often decentralisation is not optional ... -
Evaluating the role of the NCOP in reviewing national government interventions in provincial governments: a case study of the 2011 interventions in the Eastern Cape and Limpopo provinces
Mdledle, Thobela Primrose (University of the Western Cape, 2015) -
Examining the parameters of the powers of the Minister of Local Government to issue policy directives to urban local authorities in Zimbabwe in terms of section 313 of the Urban Councils Act
Muchapondwa, Varaidzo Violet (University of the Western Cape, 2014)This is a desktop based study which will analyse relevant books and chapters in books relating to supervision of local governments by national and other higher level governments. It will also examine legislation, journal ... -
Implementing the spatial planning and land use management act of 2013: an examination of the intersection of the role of traditional leaders and municipalities in spatial planning and land use management.
Poswa, Xavia Siyabonga (University of the Western Cape, 2023)This study examines the intersection of the role of traditional leaders and municipalities in spatial planning and land use management. More specifically, the study interrogates the factors which led to tension and conflict ... -
Improving political oversight in municipalities: examining the law and practice surrounding oversight by the council over the municipal Executive and the municipal administration
Williams, Elizabeth-Ann (University of the Western Cape, 2012) -
The law and policy for provincial and local government in Zimbabwe: the potential to realise development, bulid democracy and sustain peace
Chigwata, Tinashe (University of the Western Cape, 2014)The adoption of the 2013 Constitution of Zimbabwe heralded a new era with high expectations from ordinary citizens of Zimbabwe. Among other matters, the Constitution provides for a multilevel system of government with ... -
Legal and institutional measures: key requirements for effective municipal budget oversight
Khaile, Samuel Thabo (University of the Western Cape, 2011)In South Africa, municipal councils are accorded a legal status and authority of a deliberative legislative body. This is considered critical for the municipal council to establish appropriate structures, processes and ... -
Local government in Ethiopia: adequately empowered?
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Local Government in Tanzania: does the local government law give autonomy to local government
Mzee, Mzee Mustafa (University of the Western Cape, 2008)Despite a highly centralised system of government, Tanzania, has attempted several measures aimed at achieving decentralisation of its immense powers to allow people to have a say on matters affecting their respective areas ... -
Municipal Planning By-laws and the extent to which they give effect to the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act 16 of 2013.
Poswa, Xavia (University of Western Cape, 2017)The spatial legacy created by the planning laws of the apartheid regime is still apparent in most cities and towns across South Africa. The legacy of apartheid spatial planning reveals not only planning which was undertaken ... -
The Role of provinces in the use of interventions in terms of Section 139(1)(A)-(C) of the constitution
November, Jerome (University of the Western Cape, 2015)The fragmented approach of provinces in the use of legislation and policies, coupled with the uncertainty of key terms in the context of section 139(1) of the Constitution, have resulted in provincial executives not being ... -
Testing the boundaries of municipal supervision: an analysis of Section 106 of the Municipal Systems Act and provincial legislation
Reynecke, Ashwin Jermain (University of the Western Cape, 2012)