Implications of Cadre Deployment on Local Government in Vhembe District Municipality

This study examined how the cadre deployment strategy affects local governance. Examining the effects of cadre deployment on local government in the framework of the Vhembe District Municipality is the goal of this study. The process of assigning politically connected people to posts in government, frequently on the basis of party loyalty rather than qualifications or merit, is known as "cadre deployment." Although cadre deployment has been discussed in South Africa, little is known about how it specifically affects local government organizations and service delivery, especially in the Vhembe District Municipality. The study utilised a qualitative methodology, utilizing document analysis and qualitative interviews to thoroughly investigate the impact of cadre deployment on the efficiency and effectiveness of local government in the Vhembe District Municipality. A wide range of important stakeholders, including members of political parties, community leaders, local government officials, and civil society organizations, were interviewed in semi-structured interviews. The experiences, opinions, and effects of cadre deployment on local governance, decision-making procedures, service delivery, and accountability frameworks were all better understood because of the interviews that were conducted. Apart from conducting interviews, a review of pertinent regulations, guidelines, reports, and public records concerning local government operations and cadre deployment in the Vhembe District Municipality was done through document analysis. This study investigated the degree of political meddling in local government activities, evaluated the effects on institutional structures and procedures, and identified the legal and administrative frameworks governing cadre deployment.

Author dc:creator

• Mtileni, Tombifuthi

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Nkuna, N. W.
• Lavhelani, N.

• Cadre deployment
• Local government
• Performance management

Statement dc:rights

• University of Venda

Language dc:language.iso

en

Repository record dc:identifier.uri

http://univendspace.univen.ac.za/handle/123456789/2756

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:univendspace.univen.ac.za:123456789/2756