Development in Post-Apartheid South Africa - Political and Governance Considerations

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.

List of contents

1. Overview of politics, development and governance in South Africa 2. Complexities of politics, development and governance in the South African government 3. The dynamics of politics and administration within the South African government 4. Governance and development in the modern era of the South African government 5. The effects of politics on service delivery 6. Promoting Accountability and Transparency to ensure effective governance 7. Ethical leadership as a fundamental component for effective politics and governance 8. Erosion of public trust in the government of South Africa 9. Political instability, economic growth, and the performance of government in South Africa 10. Political instability and its global impact on governance and development 11. Strengthening resilient institutions for effective governance in the South African public sector 13. Conclusion: Politics and development as a cornerstone for improved performance of government

About the author

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.

Product details

• Authors: Nirmala Dorasamy, Hlengiwe Mabizela
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 14.10.2025
• EAN: 9781041047452
• ISBN: 978-1-041-04745-2
• No. of pages: 246
• Illustrations: schwarz-weiss Illustrationen, Zeichnungen, schwarz-weiss, Tabellen, schwarz-weiss
• Series: Routledge Research on African Economics
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Sustainable Development, Africa, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Government & Business, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Globalization, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development, Politics & government, International Economics, Regional Studies, Political Economy, Politics and government, Regional / International studies, Development Studies, Development economics & emerging economies, Development economics and emerging economies, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / International / Economics & Trade