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    The impact of COVID-19 on the implementation of the National Development Plan 2030: a case of Vhembe District Municipality
    (2023-05-19) Maemu, Emmanuel; Munzhedzi, P. H.; Mathebula, N. E.
    The study sought to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 also known as corona virus disease on the implementation of the National Development Plan 2030 at the Vhembe District Municipality. The National Development Plan (NDP) is a plan for South Africa to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality by 2030 through uniting South Africans, unleashing the energies of its citizens, growing an inclusive economy, building capabilities, enhancing the capability of the state and leaders working together to solve complex problems. The approach of the Plan revolves around citizens being active in development, a capable and developmental state able to intervene to correct the historical inequities, and strong leadership throughout society by working together to solve the problems. The Plan addresses the need to enhance the capabilities of the people so that they can live the lives that they desire; and to develop the capabilities of the state so that it can grow faster, draw more people into work and raise living standards for all, particularly the poor. COVID-19 pandemic has done significant harm to an already bruised economy which affected the implementation of the NDP 2030. This study used a mixed research methodology in which both quantitative and qualitative research approaches were used. The reason for using the mixed method was that it can be combined in such a way that quantitative and qualitative methods retain their original structures and procedures. To achieve the objective of the study, non-probability sampling and its sub-type, purposive sampling method were used to get an appropriate sample. The researcher used two data collection methods namely, questionnaires and interviews. The data collected through the questionnaires were analysed using statistical analysis through the computer software called: International Business Machinery (IBM): Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) version 28.0 and the information was presented using graphical tabular form, frequencies, and percentages. The data collected through interviews were analysed through thematic analysis and presented in narrative form. The major findings of the study are: • COVID-19 has a major impact on South African economy. • Municipal financial budget has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. • There is no proper implementation of the NDP due to the lockdown regulations in Vhembe District Municipality. • There is an increase in unemployment rate due to employment reduction and retrenchment in many businesses which affect the aim of full employment rate by 2030 which is the priority of the NDP. • There is high level of dropouts from school due to rotational polices and online classes to control the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. The following recommendations are therefore made based on the findings of the study: • The study recommended that Economic Recovery Plan should be fostered to address the impact of COVID-19 on the South African economy. • It is further recommended that maximum time should be on the implementation of the NDP 2030 and the deadlines of achieving the plan should be adjusted to achieve the goals by 2030. • The Municipality should focus more in low and middle-income areas as they are more vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19 pandemic. • The Municipality should also strengthen partnerships between private sector and local municipalities within its jurisdiction to improve the implementation of the NDP 2030.
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    The role of community participation in the delivery of basic services: The case of the Thulamela Local Municipality
    (2021-11-19) Maemu, Emmanuel; Nekhavhambe, M. M.; Mahole, E.
    The study sought to investigate the role of community participation in the delivery of basic services at the Thulamela Local Municipality Limpopo Province. Community participation is a concept meant to ensure that community members are an integral part of processes that determine their destiny in relation to their development needs. Community participation is a means of empowering people, by developing their skills and abilities, to enable them to negotiate and make appropriate decisions for their development. Basic services are the most important services that enable the public to live an acceptable and enjoyable life. Community members play an active role in the delivery of basic services by providing inputs related to the matters of the delivery of basic services. A healthy relationship between the communities and the municipality is an important element in the delivery of basic services to communities. This is evident in the role that communities play in the delivery of basic services, such as volunteering at agencies that are responsible for the delivery of basic services on behalf of the government and providing relevant inputs related to the delivery of basic services. In this study the researcher used a mixed research methodology in which both quantitative and qualitative research approaches were used. The reason for using the mixed method is that it can be combined in such a way that quantitative and qualitative methods retain their original structures and procedures. To achieve the objective of the study, non-probability sampling and its sub-type, purposive sampling method were used by the researcher to select the samples. For data collection, the researcher used two data collection methods namely, questionnaire and interview. The data collected through the questionnaire were analysed using statistical analysis through the computer software called: International Business Machinery (IBM): Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) version 25.0 and the information was presented using graphical tabular form, frequencies, and percentages. The data collected through interview were analysed through thematic analysis and presented in narrative form. The major findings of the study are:  Involving communities in basic service delivery and empowering them has the potential to boost their livelihood and foster development.  The Municipality has an annual financial budget to deliver basic services.  Voluntarism by community members is allowed by the Municipality to enhance the delivery of basic services.  The absence of infrastructure such as roads and proper bridges hinder the relationship between the Municipality and the communities.  There is apathy in some communities due to poor basic service delivery as communities no longer interested to attend IDP meetings and in this regard, the Municipality should have tangible project to motivate community members to attend IDP meetings related to the delivery of basic services. The following recommendations are therefore made based on the findings of the study  The study recommends that the Municipality should involve community in basic service delivery and empower them to have potential to boost their livelihood and foster development.  The Municipality should have an annual plan related to the delivery of basic services to the communities.  It is recommended that Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) should be allowed to participate in enhancing the delivery of basic services.  Community members should be involved in the municipal decision making on the delivery of basic services.  The researcher recommends that the Municipality should fully interact with the community for effective service delivery.