Dikomiti tsa Diwate

The document outlines the purpose of ward committees as links between communities and municipal councillors in South Africa. It details their composition, the responsibilities of the ward councillor as chairperson, and the necessary support systems—such as training and resources—required for them to function effectively. The guide also provides a checklist for a working committee, procedures for addressing dysfunctional committees, and a formal pledge for members to sign, referencing the SALGA Code of Conduct.

• Ward committees serve as a critical link for citizens to express grievances and recommendations to councillors and are essential for the implementation of the integrated development plan (IDP).
• A typical ward committee consists of up to 10 members who act as advisors to the ward councillor, who serves as the committee's chairperson.
• Municipal councils have the authority to determine how members are elected—potentially via secret ballot or show of hands—and can dissolve a committee if it is not functioning properly.
• Many ward committees are currently dysfunctional, either operating as extensions of a councillor's political party or being 'captured' by individuals seeking self-enrichment.
• The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has published a Code of Conduct for ward committee members; while not legally binding, it provides principles and a pledge for members to sign.

APA

Public Affairs Research Institute (n.d.). Dikomiti tsa Diwate. https://pari.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/COMPACT-Ward-Committees-Sesotho.pdf

Chicago

Public Affairs Research Institute. Dikomiti tsa Diwate. n.d. https://pari.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/COMPACT-Ward-Committees-Sesotho.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{publicaffairsresearchinstitutenddikomiti, author = {{Public Affairs Research Institute}}, title = {{Dikomiti tsa Diwate}}, institution = {Public Affairs Research Institute}, url = {https://pari.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/COMPACT-Ward-Committees-Sesotho.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }