South Africa National Party Submission on the Local Government

This document displays the National Party's submissions on the local government to be sent to Theme Committee 3. The National Party believes that sound local government is the cornerstone of a healthy and viable democratic system. Local government brings decision-making closer to the people and affords them better opportunities to become involved in government processes in respect of matters affecting their daily lives. In addition, strong local government that performs effectively and enjoys the support of the people can in many ways achieve more than other levels of government in the fight against crime, poverty and other social problems and in creating stable, peaceful and prosperous local communities. For these reasons, they examine the role of the local governments in the constitution making process in details.