PUB2614
PORTFOLIO OCT/NOV 2025
Unique number:
Due Date: 21 October 2025
INTRODUCTION
This portfolio focuses on the role and responsibilities of local government in South Africa,
with specific attention to community participation, ethical conduct of municipal officials, and
sources of revenue for municipalities. Local government is the sphere closest to the people,
and it plays a critical role in providing basic services, promoting social development, and
ensuring democratic participation. For this reason, it is important to understand how
communities can be involved in development planning and how officials should act in line
with the Code of Conduct. At the same time, municipalities need sustainable revenue
sources to fund service delivery and development programmes. This portfolio will therefore
examine ways in which communities engage in planning processes, outline the statutory
provisions of the Code of Conduct for municipal officials with practical examples, and
discuss the different sources of local government revenue. The discussion will combine
theory with real examples to show practical application.
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.
, +27 67 171 1739
INTRODUCTION
This portfolio focuses on the role and responsibilities of local government in South
Africa, with specific attention to community participation, ethical conduct of municipal
officials, and sources of revenue for municipalities. Local government is the sphere
closest to the people, and it plays a critical role in providing basic services,
promoting social development, and ensuring democratic participation. For this
reason, it is important to understand how communities can be involved in
development planning and how officials should act in line with the Code of Conduct.
At the same time, municipalities need sustainable revenue sources to fund service
delivery and development programmes. This portfolio will therefore examine ways in
which communities engage in planning processes, outline the statutory provisions of
the Code of Conduct for municipal officials with practical examples, and discuss the
different sources of local government revenue. The discussion will combine theory
with real examples to show practical application.
QUESTION 1 : COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING AT THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SPHERE IN SOUTH AFRICA
1. Introduction
Local government in South Africa plays a critical role in promoting social and
economic development within communities. The Constitution of the Republic of
South Africa, 1996, places public participation at the centre of democratic
governance, ensuring that citizens are not only recipients of services but also active
participants in shaping policies and programmes that affect their lives. Community
involvement in social development planning helps municipalities design policies that
respond to real needs, foster accountability, and build trust between government and
citizens (Reddy, 2016). This section identifies and describes the ways in which
communities can participate in local governance, supported by practical examples.
2. The Legal and Policy Framework for Community Involvement
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.
PORTFOLIO OCT/NOV 2025
Unique number:
Due Date: 21 October 2025
INTRODUCTION
This portfolio focuses on the role and responsibilities of local government in South Africa,
with specific attention to community participation, ethical conduct of municipal officials, and
sources of revenue for municipalities. Local government is the sphere closest to the people,
and it plays a critical role in providing basic services, promoting social development, and
ensuring democratic participation. For this reason, it is important to understand how
communities can be involved in development planning and how officials should act in line
with the Code of Conduct. At the same time, municipalities need sustainable revenue
sources to fund service delivery and development programmes. This portfolio will therefore
examine ways in which communities engage in planning processes, outline the statutory
provisions of the Code of Conduct for municipal officials with practical examples, and
discuss the different sources of local government revenue. The discussion will combine
theory with real examples to show practical application.
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.
, +27 67 171 1739
INTRODUCTION
This portfolio focuses on the role and responsibilities of local government in South
Africa, with specific attention to community participation, ethical conduct of municipal
officials, and sources of revenue for municipalities. Local government is the sphere
closest to the people, and it plays a critical role in providing basic services,
promoting social development, and ensuring democratic participation. For this
reason, it is important to understand how communities can be involved in
development planning and how officials should act in line with the Code of Conduct.
At the same time, municipalities need sustainable revenue sources to fund service
delivery and development programmes. This portfolio will therefore examine ways in
which communities engage in planning processes, outline the statutory provisions of
the Code of Conduct for municipal officials with practical examples, and discuss the
different sources of local government revenue. The discussion will combine theory
with real examples to show practical application.
QUESTION 1 : COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING AT THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SPHERE IN SOUTH AFRICA
1. Introduction
Local government in South Africa plays a critical role in promoting social and
economic development within communities. The Constitution of the Republic of
South Africa, 1996, places public participation at the centre of democratic
governance, ensuring that citizens are not only recipients of services but also active
participants in shaping policies and programmes that affect their lives. Community
involvement in social development planning helps municipalities design policies that
respond to real needs, foster accountability, and build trust between government and
citizens (Reddy, 2016). This section identifies and describes the ways in which
communities can participate in local governance, supported by practical examples.
2. The Legal and Policy Framework for Community Involvement
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.
