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    • Are ward committees working? Insights from six case studies 

      Smith, Terence; de Visser, Jaap (Community Law Centre, University of the Western Cape, 2009)
      The research presented in this book sets out to offer a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the functioning and value of ward committees. In-depth qualitative studies of six ward committees are described. They provide ...
    • Community participation: The cornerstone of (local) participatory democracy 

      de Visser, Jaap (Community Law Centre, University of the Western Cape, 2007)
      Community participation is key to the functioning of local government. One of the constitutional objects of local government is to encourage the involvement of communities and community organisations in local government. ...
    • Engaging meaningfully with government on socio-economic rights : A focus on the right to housing 

      Chenwi, Lilian; Tissington, Kate (Community Law Centre, University of the Western Cape, 2010)
      To make sure that service delivery is effective and has a positive impact on people’s quality of life, it is important to have meaningful engagement between communities and the government. South Africa’s Constitution makes ...
    • The functioning of ward committees: Challenges and prospects 

      de Visser, Jaap (Dullah Omar Institute, 2007)
      Ward committees were formally introduced in 2000, and many municipalities soon commenced the process of establishing them. The establishment rate of ward committees across the country now stands at over 90% and is growing, ...