Masters in Public Administration - MPA

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An analysis of factors that impacts electricity security in South Africa. The case of city of Johannesburg municipality
(University of the Western Cape, 2024) Sekhokho, Sello; Davids, Gregory
Post-apartheid South Africa placed priority on the transformation of society to address the apartheid inherited social economic imbalances. A key priority was to ensure electricity provision for all in promoting economic and social transformation. This research focussed on the challenges and obstacles that impacted on electricity security within South Africa with a particular focus on the City of Johannesburg. The aim of the study were to examine the root causes of power supply challenges in South Africa using the Johannesburg municipality as the locus of study. A number of objectives were set amongst these to determine the effects of power outages on the lives of people of Johannesburg municipality and to analyse the initiatives undertaken in order to minimise power supply challenges in Johannesburg municipality. The study was qualitative in nature and a non-probability method of purposive sampling was used to select a sample of 20 participants from Johannesburg municipality workers and residents. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data which was thematically analysed. The study found that various factors such as illegal power connections, lack of political will, and constant breakdowns due to old equipment, obsolete power generation, institutional financial problems, increasing population, and exorbitant electricity prices caused inefficient power supply.
An analysis of the administrative and regulatory framework of non-profit organizations in post-apartheid South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2024) Majola, Xolile; Pretorius, Leon Gilbert
The study analyzes the current legislative framework and administrative regulatory framework in order to assess how it has assisted non-profit organizations (NPOs) to flourish. The research findings reflect that significant work has been done by NPOs both in terms of complying with the law, regulatory framework, as well as being strategic service delivery partners in contemporary South Africa. Despite the significant strides NPOs have made on governance and accountability functions, there is still some work that needs to be done with regards to enforcement, recourse, and consequences. The primary objectives of the study are as follows: To examine the provision of the Fund-Raising Act of 1978 legislation as a background to policy attempts at regulating the activities of non-profit organizations. To examine the provisions of the Non-Profit Organisations Act of 1997 with the view to highlighting its strengths and weaknesses. To discuss the theoretical perspective, the research findings of the study and the role that can be played by NPOs in post-apartheid South Africa. To suggest ways in which the legislation might be improved in order to enhance the activities of non-profit organizations in local economic development in contemporary South Africa.
Rethinking administration of the legal profession in Addis Ababa: Exploring the untapped potential of paralegals
(University of the Western Cape, 2023) Tesfaye, Hileleule Getachew; Ile, Isioma
This thesis provides a critical analysis of the legal profession regulation in Addis Ababa, with a specific focus on the role of paralegals in addressing existing barriers. Through an extensive literature review, the study first explores the multifaceted nature of access to justice, emphasizing the significance of legal assistance while addressing issues related to its availability and affordability. As further foundation, the research evaluates various theoretical frameworks, highlighting the limitations of the conventional rule of law paradigm and the promise of a human rights-based approach. The potential of paralegals as alternative legal service providers to overcome these barriers is also discussed in this regard. Subsequently, the study investigates the current state of access to justice in Ethiopia, examining the constitutional basis, justice sector policies, legislative framework, and the institutions and human resources involved in delivering legal services. The main discussion of the paper is comparative analysis of the human rights legal framework and experience of foreign jurisdictions. Drawing upon international and regional human rights instruments, the research advocates for the integration of paralegals into the justice system.
The city-region food system approach: lessons for food governance in South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2023) Furnival, Nailah; Karriem, Abdulrazak
Food insecurity is a global challenge, so significant that its elimination ranks second on the list of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Global estimates are that between 720 and 811 million people were affected by hunger in 2020. In Sub-Saharan Africa the number of severely and moderately food insecure people rose from 572.5 million in 2018, to 605.4 million in 2019. In South Africa, the combination of internal and external structural mechanisms, like apartheid’s racial-spatial segregation and the globalization of the neoliberal corporate food system, have had reprehensible consequences for the poor in their ability to access affordable, nutritious food. The South African food system is a paradox, in that the country is nationally food secure, is categorised as an upper-middle income country, has a highly developed social welfare programme and is globally competitive in science and innovation research, yet, it continues to experience very poor food system outcomes. As a response, the state has designed many strategies and public policies to improve the outcomes of the food system, but with limited success. Because of these poor food system results from existing food and nutrition security policies in South Africa and the recurring food system governance problems, it is essential to look for alternative approaches to food system governance.
Towards an ethics driven transformation of the department of labour in the Western Cape: an organisational communication study
(Universty of the Western Cape, 1999) Williams, Brian
The Western Cape Department of labour was used as a case study in the research, which dealt with ethics driven transformation in a State Department. The study traced the origin, legacies and complex network of power relations embedded in the autocratic structures of the Department of Labour. The political and employment policies of the Apartheid era regime created serious organisational problems for the emergent post-l994 state. The vast network of inefficient and corrupt elements inherited by the new regime are major obstacles to the institutionalisation of people centred values. The new government introduced a policy framework based on nine principles in the constitution dealing with the public sector. This framework was enhanced by the guidelines for the civil service, which postulated the notion of Batho Pele as a counter strategy to overcome the effects of Apartheid.
Implementation status of public-private partnerships in the water sector: Assessing the dolphin coast municipality water concession 20 years later
(University of the Western Cape, 2023) Mngomezulu, Boitumelo Bophelo Pauline
After apartheid, the newly democratically elected South African government inherited a substantial backlog in providing essential services, like water, to traditionally underserved populations. As a result, there are increased demonstrations against service delivery in South Africa. Most governments are considering alternative means of providing optimal water services to the citizens. The agenda includes pursuing initiatives such as public-private partnerships (PPPs). However, the PPP approach is a controversial and contentious phenomenon. Taking into consideration this crisis, the specific aim of this study is to examine the extent to which the Dolphin Coast Municipality water concession, one of the oldest South African public-private partnerships in the water sector, has been successful in improving water service delivery in the Dolphin Coast area and what has been the impact on low-income areas. Theoretical underpinnings are discussed to understand how the concept of PPPs in varying forms is rooted in different theoretical ideologies such as New Public Management, Public Value Theory, and New Public Governance. The study employed a qualitative research method. Document analysis was used as a data collection tool and data was analyzed using a content analysis approach. The thesis discovered that while there is significant progress made in the water sector, driven through the PPP approach, more still needs to be done. It is important that inclusive strategies are adopted in addressing issues of equality and justice, considering the concerns of disadvantaged groups. To promote sustainable water service delivery through PPPs, the thesis further suggests improving stakeholder coordination, the regulatory environment, infrastructure investment, capacity building, community involvement, and data gathering. This thesis adds to the understanding of PPPs as alternative water provision mechanisms.

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