Dikomiti tsa Dikgotla

The document outlines the purpose of ward committees as a bridge between citizens and municipal councillors, detailing their composition, responsibilities, and the mechanisms for ensuring they remain functional and representative. It provides a checklist for effective committees and guidance for citizens on how to address dysfunctional committees through complaints and petitions.

• Ward committees are designed to enable citizens to govern their municipalities by identifying local problems and facilitating communication between residents and ward councillors.
• Typical ward committee structures consist of 5 to 10 members who act as advisors to the ward councillor, who serves as the committee chairperson.
• Ward committees play a fundamental role in citizen participation, particularly regarding the integrated development plan (IDP).
• Municipal councils have the authority to determine how committee members are elected—either via secret ballot or show of hands—and can dissolve a committee if it performs poorly.
• Effective ward committees are characterized by regular monthly meetings, quarterly public meetings, and the provision of monthly allowances for members' expenses such as travel and data.
• Citizens can address dysfunctional committees—which may be captured by political parties or individuals seeking self-enrichment—by sending complaints to the municipal manager's office or petitions to the municipal council.
• Ward committee members are encouraged to sign a pledge of commitment and adhere to the Municipal Structures Act, 1998 and the SALGA Code of Conduct.

APA

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

Chicago

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

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

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