LGL3702
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
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Due Date: 4 April 2025
QUESTON 1 (3 ANSWERS PROVIDED)
The Relationship Between the Powers and Functions of Municipalities in Their Duty to
Deliver Services
The relationship between the powers and functions of municipalities and their duty to deliver
services is a fundamental aspect of South Africa’s local governance framework. The
Constitution, particularly Sections 152 to 156, along with the Municipal Structures Act and the
Municipal Systems Act, outlines the powers and functions vested in municipalities, as well as
the obligations these institutions have toward their communities, especially regarding service
delivery.
1. Constitutional Framework and Municipal Powers
Under the South African Constitution, municipalities are tasked with providing basic services to
communities in a sustainable manner, contributing to social and economic development, and
maintaining accountable governance. The Constitution’s framework places local government
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Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: 4 April 2025
QUESTON 1 (3 ANSWERS PROVIDED)
The Relationship Between the Powers and Functions of Municipalities in Their Duty to
Deliver Services
The relationship between the powers and functions of municipalities and their duty to deliver
services is a fundamental aspect of South Africa’s local governance framework. The
Constitution, particularly Sections 152 to 156, along with the Municipal Structures Act and the
Municipal Systems Act, outlines the powers and functions vested in municipalities, as well as
the obligations these institutions have toward their communities, especially regarding service
delivery.
1. Constitutional Framework and Municipal Powers
Under the South African Constitution, municipalities are tasked with providing basic services to
communities in a sustainable manner, contributing to social and economic development, and
maintaining accountable governance. The Constitution’s framework places local government
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
