Non-payment for services continues to challenge sustainability in municipal service delivery
across South Africa. Literature provides that the culture of non-payment stems from the …

Consumer debt continues to challenge local government financial sustainability. There is a
debate in the literature on whether developing countries should consider commercialising …

Background In South Africa, the growth in the amount owed to municipalities for municipal
services rendered, is at an all-time high. The culture of non-payment of rates and taxes for …

The study contextualised the culture of non-payment of municipal rates, taxes, and service
charges in more detail. The study examined the history of nonpayment of municipal rates …

To be specific, in early 2021, the total consumer debt for the South African municipalities
combined amounted to R230. 7 billion (that is, US $15.8 billion), with a total amount of R73 …

The provision of water and sanitation services in South Africa is complex due to historical
apartheid spatial planning whose remnants are still evident in the democratic country. The …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The emotional expression of feelings and the
satisfaction of social needs are two primary purposes of many communication interactions in …

Background Municipal amalgamation has become a prevalent trend in many modern
nations, driven by a desire to enhance the size and scope of local government units. This …

Infrastructure financing in an important source of funding for rural municipalities. The
introduction of private financing in the South African region is a significant paradigm from …

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the extent of the water crisis in Tswaing
Local Municipality with specific reference to Khunwana village. Semi-structured interviews …