Answer to Question #275135 in Management for Nokwethemba

Question

The constitution spells out the function of each sphere of government in Schedules 4 and 5 .Local government functions are listed in parts B of each Schedule . All three spheres must coordinate their efforts . National and provincial government share the responsibility for functions listed in Schedule 4 for example for the police force and disaster Provincial government has the sole responsibility for functions listed in Schedule 5 for example ambulance services and provincial roads . The Defence force and university education for example are the exclusive responsibility of national government. ( Cloete , 2021:117)

In light of the above Statement :

1.1 Explain the role of the local government sphere in the constitutional context . ( _*With reference to the constitution in chapter 7 , section 152*_) ( *10 marks* )

Answer 1

The Ministry of Provincial and Local Administration (at the national scale) is in charge of provincial and municipal integration across the country. Municipalities are monitored and supported by provincial Departments of Local Government in each province.