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    An investigation of the challenges of the Reconstruction Development Programme in the provision of low-cost houses: A case of Makhado Local Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa
    (2025-05-16) Bonyane, Fulufhelo; Nekhavhambe, M. M.; Maemu, E.
    The study focuses on the challenges facing Makhado Local Municipality in the provision of RDP houses. Housing plays a major role in the lives and development of citizens. Access to adequate housing is a basic human right. Delivery of houses satisfies the basic needs of the people, and houses were provided with the intention to completely destroy the apartheid. The provision of housing has remained a big challenge among the poorest communities. The study used a convergent parallel mixed method approach, which consists of qualitative and quantitative approaches. The reason for choosing this method is that it can be combined in such a way that quantitative and qualitative mixed methods retain their original structures and procedures. To achieve the objective of the study, non - probability sampling and its sub-type, the purposive sampling method were used by the researcher to select the samples. Interviews and questionnaires were utilised to collect data. Data collected through the questionnaires was analysed through: International Business Machinery (IBM): Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) latest version and the information was presented using graphical tabular form, frequencies and percentages. The data collected through interviews was analysed through thematic analysis and presented in narrative form. The Major findings of the study are:  The Municipality does not have enough financial and human resources to provide RDP houses  There is no transparency and fairness in the provision of RDP houses,  The Municipality does not interact with the community to ensure the effective provision of RDP houses.  Community members are not aware of the matters related to the delivery of RDP houses. The following recommendations are therefore made based on the findings of the study:  The researcher recommends that there must be enough financial and human resources for the provision of RDP houses,  Training should be provided to municipal officials so that they can know their responsibilities in the provision of RDP houses,  The study recommends that there should be transparency and fairness in the provision of RDP houses,  The study recommends that the Municipality should fully interact with the community to ensure the effective provision of RDP houses
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    Asian Tigers Model as a strategy to achieve a developmental state in South Africa: a case of Thulamela Local Municipality
    (2025-05-15) Mulaudzi, Witnes; Maemu, E.; Zitha, H. E.
    This study sought to evaluate the Asian Tigers Model as a strategy to achieve a developmental state in South Africa, with specific reference to Thulamela Local Municipality. The term "Asian Tigers" refers to East Asian countries such as South Korea, Taiwan, China, and Singapore, which achieved rapid economic growth and industrialization from the 1960s onwards. These nations implemented key elements of the Asian Tigers Model, including export-oriented industrialization, strong government intervention, investment in education and technology, and strategic trade policies. By examining the historical context and unique challenges facing South Africa, this study aimed to evaluate the applicability of the Asian Tigers Model to South Africa’s development trajectory. The analysis considered the potential benefits, challenges, and adaptations necessary for successful implementation, highlighting lessons learned and policy implications for fostering sustainable economic development in South Africa. In this study, the researcher employed a mixed research methodology, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The motive behind using the mixed method was to enhance validity by providing deeper understanding through qualitative insights and broader coverage via quantitative data, resulting in more comprehensive and reliable conclusions. To achieve the study's objectives, non-probability sampling and its sub-type, purposive sampling, were used by the researcher to select samples. For data collection, two methods were employed: a structured questionnaire and interviews. The data collected through the structured questionnaire were analysed and presented in graphical tabular form, frequencies, and percentages, while the data collected via interviews were analysed and presented in a narrative form. This study aimed to offer a nuanced understanding of how the Asian Tigers Model can be adapted and applied to promote sustainable economic development in South Africa, with a focus on Thulamela Local Municipality
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    The efficacy of Integrated Development Planning in promoting Developmental Local Government: A case of Collins Chabane Local Municipality, Limpopo Province
    (2025-09-05) Hlungwani, Tumelo Hamfree; Maemu, E.; Mahole, E.
    The study focuses on the efficacy of integrated development planning in promoting developmental local government: A case of Collins Chabane Local Municipality, Limpopo Province. Developmental local government (DLG) is a vision for the future form of local government in South Africa. The DLG outlines a system of democratic local government in which efficient and effective municipalities meet the needs of all, but particularly those of poor and vulnerable communities. A pragmatic research paradigm was adopted, incorporating a mixed-method approach that used both quantitative and qualitative research. In this study, mixed research methods were integrated while maintaining each method's original structures and procedures. The researcher employed descriptive study designs. A probability sampling method was used, as it allowed researchers to create a sample that accurately represented the real-life population of interest. Data collected through research questionnaires were analysed using IBM SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solutions) Version 29.0, while data gathered through research interviews were analysed using Atlas.Ti. Throughout the data collection process, all ethical considerations were prioritised to ensure that respondents participated freely, without any form of coercion or intimidation. The major findings of the study are: • The Municipality has a serious issue with high youth unemployment, raising concerns about the future for young people. • Community participation is essential for successful IDP processes. It fosters engagement and ensures community needs are met. • External stakeholders help the Municipality develop and implement the Integrated Development Plan (IDP). They provide important insights, resources, and expertise to ensure the plan meets the community's needs. • Insufficient infrastructure frequently restricts the effective implementation of IDP initiatives, creating challenges in providing essential services and meeting the community's developmental goals. • The IDP needs to integrate all planning, budgeting, and administration activities in the Municipality. The following recommendations are therefore made based on the findings of the study: • The study recommends that the Municipality should create job in order to reduce a high rate of unemployed youth. • The Municipality should actively involve the community, as this participation is key to successful IDP processes. • It is recommended that the external stakeholders should be encouraged to assist the Municipality in the development and execution of the IDP. • The Municipality should prioritise infrastructure projects to address the community's most pressing needs, such as reliable water supply, efficient transportation, and adequate healthcare facilities. • The researcher recommends that the Municipality should fully implement robust public employment programs specifically designed to create a substantial number of job opportunities for the large cohort of unemployed youth. • The study recommends that the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) effectively combine and synchronise all planning, budgeting, and administration activities within the Municipality.
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    The role of good governance in promoting effective municipal service delivery: a case of Thulamela Local Municipality
    (2025-05-16) Phalanndwa, Ndamulelo; Maemu, E.
    Good governance has become a focal point in academic discourse due to its critical role in enhancing living standards and fostering societal development. Ever since the present South African government acquired power in 1994, the government prioritised improved governance and service delivery, further making promises to transform the quality of citizens’ livelihood through effective and efficient service delivery. However, South African local municipalities experience critical service delivery problems due to poor governance and administration within their jurisdiction. The study aimed to investigate the role of good governance in promoting effective municipal service delivery and develop a framework that will be used to improve good governance and service delivery in Thulamela Local Municipality. The study adopted a mixedmethod approach for data collection to achieve the study's objectives. The convergent parallel mixed method approach was used. The reason for using the convergent parallel mixed method was to enable the researcher to merge or converge qualitative and quantitative data to provide a comprehensive analysis of the research problem. A total of 120 respondents were sampled. The sampling technique that was used to sample the study population is non-probability sampling with its sub-type purposive sampling technique. Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews. Quantitative data was analysed using statistical analysis through Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), Version 29.0. The data was presented in the form of tables, frequencies, and percentages. Qualitative data was analysed using NVivo version 14. The data was analysed using thematic analysis, whereby data collected through interviews were grouped into themes and presented in a narrative form. The findings of this study inform the strategies for enhancing good governance practices to improve municipal service delivery, potentially benefiting the broader community and similar municipalities. The Major findings of the study are: • There is a relationship between good governance practices and effective municipal service delivery. • Thulamela Local Municipality faces challenges such as the lack of public participation, poor infrastructure maintenance and poor responsiveness. • The Municipality has several initiatives, such as the Integrated Development Plan (IDP), Mayor-Mahosi and Imbizos, to promote effective municipal service delivery. • Involving the communities in decision-making enhances governance and municipal service delivery. The following recommendations are therefore made based on the findings of the study: • The study recommends that the Municipality implement stronger transparency measures, ensuring that all stakeholders have access to information regarding budget allocations, project timelines, and service delivery updates. • The Municipality should improve the implementation of the IDP by involving the community more actively in the formulation and review processes. • The study recommends that the Municipality encourages public participation through E-Participation so that community members can participate at the comfort of their homes. • The Municipality should strengthen the monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to improve service delivery.