Journal of Public Administration. 2016, vol. 1, no. 1

179 Pages·2016·1.7 MB·English

JOURNAL OF
PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION AND
DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES
ISSN. 2415-5446 VOL. 1 ISSUE No. 1
July 2016
EDITORS
Editor: Prof MP Sebola
Deputy Editor: Prof JP Tsheola
EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
Prof. MP Sebola, University of Limpopo
Dr. R. Mukhonza, Tshwane University of Technology
Dr. KB Dipholo, University of Botswana
Prof. MJ Mafunisa, University of Venda
Mr SD Ndou, University of Limpopo
Ms MA Mamabolo, University of Limpopo
Dr. KN Motubatse, Tshwane University of Technology
EDITORIAL BOARD
Prof. SR Malefane, University of South Africa
Dr. B Mothusi, University of Botswana
Prof. CC Ngwakwe, University of Limpopo
Prof. O Mtapuri, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
Prof. DM Mello, North West University
Prof. NW Nkuna, University of Limpopo
Dr. LB Mzini, North West University
Prof. L de W Fourie, Unitech of New Zealand
Prof. M Marobela, University of Botswana
Prof BC Basheka, Uganda Technology and Management University
Dr. RB Namara, Uganda Management Institute
Prof. KO Odeku, University of Limpopo
Dr. N Matsiliza, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Prof. RS Masango, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Prof. O Fatoki, University of Limpopo
Dr. S Kyohairwe, Uganda Management Institute
Dr. A Asha, University of Limpopo
Dr. J Coetzee, Polytechnic of Namibia
Prof. KJ Maphunye, University of South Africa
Dr. MT Makhura, Land Bank of South Africa
Dr. R Molebatsi, University of Botswana
Prof. S Madue, Independent Institute of Higher Education
Dr. IS Malila, University of Botswana
Prof. OO Othata, University of Botswana
Ms PN Mabule, University of Limpopo
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1. The journal publishes articles written within the multi-disciplinary con-
text of the discipline of Public Administration, Local Government and
Development.
2. An article should consist of an abstract of between 200 and 300
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• Public administration is concerned with application of
resources to deliver political ends (Sebola, 2012:45).
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arranged chronologically in order of years of their publication (Se-
bola, 2010; Tsheola, 2011; Ndou & Sebola, 2013; Manyaka and Oni,
2015). Authors should observe closely the use of alphabetic order for
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14. REFERENCE LAYOUT
a) Book: Sedibe (2010) - Author as part of text; (Sedibe, 2010) – Author as
not part of the text; Sedibe (2002:150) – Direct quotation; Sedibe (2010,
cited in Ndou, 2013: 119) – indirect quote within quote. Sedibe, S.J., 2010.
Governance in the 21st Century: A guide for developing Countries. Lon-
don: SAGE Publication.
b) Edited Books: Sebola M.P. & Tsheola J.P., (eds.) 2014. E-governance in
complex organisations. Cape Town: Juta & Co.
c) Chapter in Edited Book: Ndou, S.D., 2014. The Complexity of net-
worked organisations. In Sebola M.P & Tsheola J.P (eds.) E-governance
in Complex organisations. Cape Town: Juta & Co.
d) Journal Article: Manyaka, R.K., 2016. Government and Society at the
Edge of Chaos. Journal of Complex Socials, 32(1): 344-362.
e) Institutional Authors: Republic of South Africa –RSA (1996) – first use
RSA (1996) – subsequent use: Republic of South Africa (RSA), 1996. The
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996. Pretoria: Government
Printers.
f) Internet Sources: The Republic of South Africa (RSA), 2013. Growth
and employment indicators. http://www.polity.org.za/govdocs/policy/
grow/ .Accessed 14 January 2016.
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EDITORIAL: THE FIRST EDITORIAL
Governance is currently a noble discourse for discussion in the public
administration and the development environment. In this first issue of the
Journal of Public Administration and Development Alternatives the edi-
tor consciously selected articles that question the manner, the relevance
and applicability of governance models in both public and non-public
institutions. This edition provides eleven articles which all of them talks to
the notion of gorvernance in a variety of perspectives
Silima’s article looks at the manner in which governance principles are
not adhered to in African public administration and conclude that only
adoption of good governance principles and adherence will solve Afri-
ca’s public administration problems. Co-incidentally Sebake and Mahlat-
ji and Ntsala focused on student governance problems in South African
universities. Sebake argues that students’ representatives at universities
have forgotten their student representation function to self-enrichment
while Ntsala and Mahlatji are concerned about the SRC’s ability to nav-
igate the students’ information needs.
Ndou’s article explores the state civil society relations in order to inspire
scholarly perspectives for good governance towards achieving African
Union Agenda 2063, while Maleka, Vuma and Shai questions the ca-
pacity of the African Union in navigating for peace in Africa. Molosi and
Dipholo brought to the fore a critical governance problem of the Bo-
tswana government system which ignores the participation of the San
community on issues of their livelihood. Zitha, Sebola and Mamabolo and
Mokgopo focused on similar issue of improvement financial manage-
ment in government services. Maswanganyi and Nkoana’s article iden-
tified the factors that hinder media firm growth in the Capricorn District.
Malapane’s article questions the potential of the South African parlia-
ment in holding the executives accountable. Chikwema and Wotela’s
article investigated as to whether the City of Johannesburg’s institution-
al model of the separation of executive and legislative function of the
council approved in 2006 improved the status quo. It therefore suffices
to conclude that the different articles in this edition provide different fla-
vours of knowledge required for in the discipline of Public Administration
and Development in general.
Professor Mokoko Sebola
TABLE OF CONTENTS
T Silima 1
GOOD GOVERNANCE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN AFRICA
BK Sebake 15
INSTABILITY AND CORRUPTION IN STUDENT GOVERNANCE CAUSED
BY TENDER SYSTEM IN UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA:
SELECTED CASES FROM UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY.
S Ndou 28
STATE AND CIVIL SOCIETY RELATIONS PERSPECTIVES FOR GOOD
GOVERNANCE: PROPOSITIONS FOR THE AFRICA AGENDA 2063
ASPIRATIONS.
K Molosi and K Dipholo 45
POWER RELATIONS AND THE PARADOX OF COMMUNITY
PARTICIPATION AMONG THE SAN IN KHWEE AND SEHUNONG
HE Zitha, MP Sebola and MA Mamabolo 59
COMPLIANCE TO PROCUREMENT PROCESSES, DEVIANT BEHAVIOUR
AND EFFECTS ON SERVICE DELIVERY IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
TI Mokgopo 77
THE ROLE OF KING III REPORT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
IN IMPROVING POOR SERVICE DELIVERY IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN
GOVERNMENT
FT Maswanganyi and EM Nkoana 90
AN EXAMINATION OF FACTORS HINDERING THE GROWTH OF
MEDIA FIRMS IN CAPRICORN DISTRICT REGION OF LIMPOPO
PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA
M Ntsala and MR Mahlatji 102
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL: ADDRESSING INFORMATION
NEEDS OF STUDENTS AND EVALUATION OF INFORMATION
DISSEMINATION CHANNELS USED BY THE SRC OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO.
MS Maleka , SL Vuma and KB Shai 121
PROBING THE PHENOMENA OF “AFRICAN UNITY” AS THE PILLAR
OF THE AFRICAN UNION.
A Malapane 135
HOLDING THE EXECUTIVE ACCOUNTABLE:
PARLIAMENT AS THE BEACON OF HOPE TO THE PEOPLE.
S Chikwema and K Wotela 150
DERIVING A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR A FORMATIVE
EVALUATION OF THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG ‘SEPARATION OF
POWERS’ PILOT PROJECT.
GOOD GOVERNANCE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
IN AFRICA
T Silima
University of Venda
ABSTRACT
This article provides an analytical argument about good governance
and conflict resolution in Africa. The article aims to explore and explain
governance as an act of governing and an applicable practice in Afri-
ca. The article is conceptual in nature and it critically engages the ap-
plication of good governance principles which need to be applied in
African countries. The article supports the notion that good governance
is characterised by respect for human rights and creating democrat-
ic institutions for promoting good governance and conflict resolution in
Africa.The article concludes that the focus of government function has
now changed, and thefore government and therefore gorvenments in
Africa have to comply to true governance model.
Keywords: Good governance, Government, conflict resolution, Human
rights,
1. INTRODUCTION
Governance has become a pivotal concept within the study of Public
Administration, Development Administration, and Political Science. It is
because government plays a major role at just about every main junc-
ture of our lives and, therefore, in a democracy, governance should be
the concern of all of us. A high level of citizen understanding, co-oper-
ation and participation is essential if a democratic government is to be
really successful. In the past, governments assumed principal responsibil-
ity for the development and delivery of public services. This has mainly
been provided through large-scale government departments and other
public institutions. Over time, governments became aware of the bene-
fits of working more closely with each other and other delivery agencies.
The complex problems facing governments have led to the inclusion of
not only other government departments, but also the non-profit and pri-
vate sectors as well as community-based organisations. This change is a
reflection of an emphasis away from looking at government, per se, to
looking at the concept of ‘governance’.
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2. GOVERNANCE AS AN ACT OF a change in the meaning of gov-
GOVERNING ernment. In simple terms “gover-
nance” means the process of de-
Kooiman (2006) describes accu- cision-making and the process by
rately that governing issues are not which decisions are implemented
just ‘public’ (state) anymore. They (service delivery) as well as a net-
are frequently shared, and govern- work of actors which are involved
ing activity at all levels is becoming in this process.
diffused over various societal ac-
tors whose relationship with each 3. TYPES OF GOVERNANCE
other is constantly changing. This
may sound very confusing to you, Governance can be used in sev-
but what it simply means is that the eral contexts such as democratic
Government is not the only entity governance, corporate gover-
which is rendering services and nance, global governance, and
products to society anymore. Gov- so forth. There are different types
ernment is but one actor or part- of governance. This provides a
ner in this network of organisations, more holistic perspective of gov-
agencies, society and businesses. ernance this article provides dem-
ocratic governance, corporate
Kooiman (2006:4) defines ‘gov- governance and Networked, ho-
erning’ as “…the totality of inter- listic or third party governance.
actions, in which public as well as
private actors participate, aimed 3.1 Democratic governance
at solving societal problems or
creating societal opportunities; at- According to the Centre for Po-
tending to the institutions as con- litical and related Terminology
texts for these governing interac- in Southern African Languages
tions; and establishing a normative (2004) a democracy is a form of
foundation for all those activities”. government where the power to
Kooiman (2006:4) further defines form a government and to make
‘governance’ as “…the totality of decisions by legitimate represen-
theoretical conceptions on gov- tatives lies with voters - often re-
erning”. It is also known as the in- ferred to as “the people”. Thornhill
teractions between government et al (2014:413) refers democracy
and society. In other words, the as a political system in which deci-
moment government implements sion-making power is widely shared
policy to render services, it is busy among members of the society.
with its governance function. This The word literally means “rule by
is, however, a very simplistic way the people.” A constitution, free
at looking at things. A government and fair elections, the right to vote,
is thus one of the actors in gover- freedom of expression, freedom
nance. Pierre (2000:14) is of the of the press, freedom of associa-
opinion that ‘governance’ can be tion, and equality before the law
used as a blanket term to signify characterise effective democratic
governance.
2 T Silima