Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996)

Chapter 7 : Local Government

152. Objects of local government
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(1)The objects of local government are—
(a)to provide democratic and accountable government for local communities;
(b)to ensure the provision of services to communities in a sustainable manner;
(c)to promote social and economic development;
(d)to promote a safe and healthy environment; and
(e)to encourage the involvement of communities and community organisations in the matters of local government.

 

(2)A municipality must strive, within its financial and administrative capacity, to achieve the objects set out in subsection (1).