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Sometimes we forget that when we talk about a municipality, according to the legislation in South Africa, we are referring to: (i) the political structures and administration of the municipality; and (ii) the community of the municipality A municipality functions in its area in accordance with the political, statutory and other relationships between its political structures, political office bearers and administration and its community. This understanding is important so that

Let's start with the Preamble of the Constitution of South Africa which says: "We, the people of South Africa, Recognise the injustices of our past; Honour those who suffered for justice and freedom in our land; Respect those who have worked to build and develop our country; and Believe that South Africa belongs to all who live in it, united in our diversity. We therefore, through our freely elected representatives, adopt this Constitution as the supreme law of the Republic s

On CO-OPERATIVE GOVERNMENT, which is Chapter 3 of the Constitution, the following might be of interest: "Government of the Republic 40. (1) In the Republic, government is constituted as national, provincial and local spheres of government which are distinctive, interdependent and interrelated..." "41. (1) All spheres of government and all organs of state within each sphere must— (a) preserve the peace, national unity and the indivisibility of the Republic; (b) secure the well

Chapter 7 of the Constitution of South Africa (Umgaqo-siseko woMzantsi Africa) is about the Local Government and it states: "Status of municipalities 151. (1) The local sphere of government consists of municipalities, which must be established for the whole of the territory of the Republic. (2) The executive and legislative authority of a municipality is vested in its Municipal Council. (3) A municipality has the right to govern, on its own initiative, the local government af

Amatshivela mathathu elizweni; NgoAsindim! Andazi! Andikhathali! Kwimizi ngemizi ayabonwa; Kwimizi ngemizi ayaziwa. Ayabhoxa eson' iinto zabantu, Ayazona ezigqib' iinto zethu, Ayazon' izimilo ezingcwele, Ayayon' imizimba emihle. Ziingxaki, zonakalisa ilizwe, Ngamatshivel' angenakungandwa; Ngabandlela isinga ekufeni, Bayasenga, betsala amashwa. Walweni niwagxothe, makhaba. Xa babiza awab' amagama, Bayavuma, besenza iingoma - Asindim! Andazi! Andikhathali! Esona sono sikhulu, K

The LOCAL GOVERNMENT: MUNICIPAL SYSTEMS ACT, 2000 was created to: - highlight the core principles, mechanisms and processes that are necessary to enable municipalities to move progressively towards the social and economic upliftment of local communities, and ensure universal access to essential services that are affordable to all - “…to provide for community participation” - “…to empower the poor and ensure that municipalities put in place service tariffs and credit control p

The Integrated Development Plan (IDP) process is important in getting your views through to the municipality. Please visit this link and get more information in the local language of your choice: https://www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za/page/idp-input Also, for those who cannot make it to the physical meetings, you can download the NMBM App to your phone and put your input via the APP. In the end, the IDP will have these core components as outlined in the Municipal Systems Act: (

The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum has asked its visitors to share their views on: “What does a good future in Gqeberha require?” And approximately 140 public contributions were collected at the time I took the picture. In summary, a good future in Gqeberha is understood as one built on: * Ethical, accountable, and functional governance * Strong social cohesion grounded in Ubuntu * Inclusive economic participation and meaningful work * Safe communities free from crime

Black Impala Restaurant serves as a small reminder that we have yet to fully explore and take advantage of our local blue economy in NMB. Most of us are still confined within the 251 square km (Gqeberha) and the 1959 square km of the broader NMBM land mass. We have not managed to access the pristine shoreline spanning 40 kilometres of golden beaches and coastline, where most of our economic development remains a promise. I know some people have their private property there, b