Opening Remarks by Minister Dlamini Zuma at the 2022 Local Government Summit Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg, Gauteng 27 September 2022 Programme Director, Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers here present, Premiers and Members of the Provincial Executive Councils, Executive Mayors, Mayors, Speakers and Chief Whips Heads of Missions and members of the diplomatic corps, Directors General […]
Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma under section 72, read with section 120 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act,2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000) made the regulations on Local Government: Municipal Staff. You can download copies of the gazette and the human resource policy manual
Public participation is a vital part of our democracy and allows citizens to get involved in how their communities are governed. At the local government level, the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, 1998, requires, among others, that municipalities develop mechanisms to consult communities and community organisations in performing their functions and exercising their powers. These […]
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs reiterates the call for active citizen participation in local government. To have a meaningful impact on how your municipality is run, you need to understand the processes involved. This guide explains the roles of some of the most important elements of local government. What is a Municipal […]
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has today, 20 September 2021, gazetted the date of the municipal elections scheduled for 01 November 2021. This will be the sixth municipal election held in South Africa since the end of apartheid in 1994. To comply with statutory and constitutional obligations, […]
Tourism Month is celebrated annually in September to highlight South Africa’s diverse tourism offerings as well as the sector’s significant contribution to the country’s economy. Inspired by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), World Tourism Day celebrations on 27 September, Tourism Month provides a platform for the South African sector to celebrate, reflect and […]
The 5th of December 2021, marks the democratic local government’s coming of age. Many of the issues relating to local government are interrelated and require a coherent approach in addressing shortcomings, paving a way forward on the journey towards efficiency. As we enter a new five-year term of democratic local government, the Department of […]
Free basic municipal services are services provided at no charge by the Government to poor households. The services currently include water and electricity. These services are provided by municipalities and include a minimum amount of electricity, water and sanitation that is sufficient to cater for the basic needs of a poor household. Only indigent households […]
Department of Cooperative Governance Department of Traditional Affairs Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent You can also check out the following Metropolitan Municipalities’ websites for vacancies. Local Government Jobs in Metropolitan Municipalities: City of Johannesburg Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality Nelson Mandela Bay Metro City of Tshwane Buffalo City Municipality City of Cape Town Important Documents Z83 Application Form
Statistics South Africa says South Africa’s mid-year population is estimated at 59.6 million in 2020. According to the StatsSA report, Gauteng continues to record the largest share of South Africa’s population, with approximately 15.5 million people (26%) living in this province. KwaZulu-Natal is the province with the second largest population, with an estimated 11.5 million […]
