The role of the Masakhane campaign in Middelburg between 1994 and 1998. The case of Mhluzi township

Abstract

The study focuses on municipal service delivery campaigns before the advent of the integrated development planning framework. In particular, the focus is on the role played by the Masakhane campaign in improving service delivery and contributing to a better life for the community of the Greater Middelburg in Mpumalanga Province. The Municipality of the Greater Middelburg won several awards in recognition of its achievements in the Masakhane campaign and serves as a model example for other municipalities. Through a desktop study and literature survey as well as the conducting of a number of interviews with the Middelburg municipal officials, councillors and Mhluzi community residents and organisation leaders the responses of the various stakeholders to how they implemented the Masakhane campaign are documented.