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to embrace the use of computers and the latest operating machines and adopting
innovative methods to improve municipal service delivery. The study seeks to examine
the impact of digital innovation on municipal service delivery in the Thulamela Local
Municipality, Limpopo Province. Digital innovation is concerned with using modern
technologies or developing new strategies to improve municipal services by
municipalities. South Africa is characterized by continued challenges such as service
delivery backlogs that result in protests and social unrests. The new digital age has
brought an opportunity to change and influence effectiveness on public institutions
especially, local municipalities. The use of technology and new approaches affect the
duties of institutions, forcing them to work smarter instead of working hard. This
approach would improve the productivity of the local sphere of government and raises
the value of the services provided to communities.
The study adopted a qualitative approach to understand the impact of digital
innovation on municipal service delivery. The researcher used qualitative research
method as well as descriptive research design as an approach to solve the research
question. In addition, interviews were used as data collection methods. A sample was
taken from the employees of Thulamela Local Municipality as the focus group of this
study. The researcher adopted a non-probability purposive method to select the
sample subjects. Thematic analysis was utilized to analyse data, discussed in a
narrative form. The researcher adhered to the ethical conduct of research.</dim:field>
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