Title: The quality of local political leadership is crucial for effective service delivery

Authors: Rapoo, Thabo and Richards, Robin

Place: [Guateng etc.

Publisher: Sabinet

Year: ca. 2009]

Journal: [Local government bulletin] (LGB)

Volume: vol. 12, no. 3

PAGE: 8--10

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: local government, public services, public opinion, democracy, accountability, south africa

Abstract: Elected local councillors, particularly ward councillors, should help shape citizen perceptions of the efficacy in service delivery in South Africa. This is especially important in the context of the recent spate of municipal service delivery failures, which have led to widespread public protests.

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