Development in Post-Apartheid South Africa

This book provides a nuanced analysis of the complexities of political instability in South Africa on the efficient execution of development policies that target significant socio-economic problems, leading to inadequate governance. It examines the economic impact of development initiatives, political dynamics, and governance practices.

Hlengiwe Mabizela is a Post-Doctoral Fellow within the Department of Public Management, Law & Economics at the Durban University of Technology. Her research focus area is centred on local government, public administration, monitoring and evaluation and public policy. She has published several articles and book chapter on local government, and public administration. Nirmala Dorasamy is a Full Professor in the Department of Public Management and Economics at the Durban University of Technology (DUT). The focus area of her research is ethics and public sector management, with an emphasis on enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of public service delivery underpinned by a strong sense of governance within a democratic dispensation.

Chapter 1: Overview of Politics, Development, and Governance in South Africa Chapter 2: Complexities of Politics, Development and Governance in the South African Government Chapter 3: The Dynamics of Politics and Administration within the South African Government Chapter 4: Governance and Development in the Modern Era of the South African Government Chapter 5: The Effects of Politics on Service Delivery Chapter 6: Promoting Accountability and Transparency to Ensure Effective Governance Chapter 7: Ethical Leadership as a Fundamental Component for Effective Politics and Governance Chapter 8: Erosion of Public Trust in the Government of South Africa Chapter 9: Political Instability, Economic Growth, and the Performance of Government in South Africa Chapter 10: Political Instability and Its Global Impact on Governance and Development Chapter 11: Strengthening Resilient Institutions for Effective Governance in the South African Public Sector Chapter 12: Politics, Development, and Governance as a Cornerstone for Improved Performance of Government Index