Political and Administrative Dichotomy in South Africa: The
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Political and Administrative Dichotomy in South Africa: The Principle of Separation of Powers at Local Government Level
Political and Administrative Dichotomy in South Africa: The Principle of Separation of Powers at Local Government Level

Author(s): Sihle Ashia Vilakazi, Toyin Cotties Adetiba
Subject(s): Public Administration
Published by: Editura Universitară Danubius
Keywords: Apartheid; Administrative; Dichotomy; Political power; Local government;

Summary/Abstract: The study of political and administrative dichotomy in the discipline of public administration has always been about the differences that occur within the framework of government institutions. These differences have always trigger the aspect of the principle of separation of powers that guide thefunctionality of these institutions. This study focused on analysing the principle of separation of powersat local government level, while navigating through the political and administrative dichotomy in South Africa. To ascertain the challenges facing municipalities on the basis of the effects of political andadministrative structures. Therefore, this study focused on the analysis of the principle of separation of powers vis-à-vis political and administrative structures at local government level. Using qualitative research approach, this study suggests that there a legal structure through which monitoring and safeguarding the harmony and wellbeing of the principle of separation of powers is guaranteed.

  • Issue Year: 12/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 48-64
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: English