Abdul Rahman Mosameem

From: Lungelwa Kaywood <lkaywood@salga.org.za>

Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2019 2:09 PM
To: Abdul Rahman Mosameem
Subject: COLLOQUIUM PROGRAMME

AR Mosameem

2nd Local Government Research Colloquium

“Addressing Inequality through Inclusive, Sustainable & Viable Local Governments”

Date: 10-12 March 2019

Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban.

DRAFT PROGRAMME

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is hosting the 2nd Local Government Research Colloquium in
partnership with the Dullah Omar Institute. The Colloquium brings together municipalities, academia, local government experts
and other key stakeholders in local government. It creates a platform to explore, debate and share ideas as well as suggest
evidence-based solutions with respect the challenges facing municipalities in South Africa.

DAY ONE – EARLY REGISTRATION (10th MARCH 2019)

15h00 – 17h00 Early Registration

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DAY TWO – SESSION ONE (11th MARCH 2019)

PROGRAMME DIRECTOR AND SETTING THE SCENE: MR XOLILE GEORGE (SALGA CEO)

08h00 Arrival, Welcome Tea / Coffee / Registration

09h00 Official Opening of the Colloquium TBC

09h10 Welcome Address Cllr Zandile Gumede - Executive Mayor of

eThekwini
09h20 Key Note Address Dr Zweli Mkhize – Minister of COGTA

PANEL DICUSSION SESSION TWO - A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EQUITABLE SHARE:
ARE WE LOOKING IN THE RIGHT PLACE FOR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS?
09h45 Discussants: Facilitator: Prof Jaap de
 Ms Wendy Fanoe, National Treasury Visser, Dullah Omar Institute
 Dr Tracy Ledger – Public Affairs Research Institute
 Dr Mkhululi Ncube - Financial and Fiscal Commission
 Dr Krish Kumar – eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
 Mr Andries Nel – Deputy Minister of COGTA
11h00 Tea Break
BREAKAWAY PARRALEL SESSIONS

(S3) SPATIALLY JUST, INCLUSIVE & TRANSFORMATIVE CITIES FACILITATOR: M MUPARIWA, CITY OF CAPE TOWN
VENUE: PLENARY
11h30 Spatial justice: A road too far? Adv. Ameermia & P Mhodi, SA
Human Rights Comm.
11h45 The urban land question: The role of law as an effective tool for making urban D Kubayi, University of Pretoria
land markets work for linking affordable housing to transit-oriented development
(TOD) in post-apartheid South Africa
12h00 A tale of three cities: alternative policy perspectives towards improved revenue PK Currie, N Majoe & B Robinson,
and resource nexus approaches in African cities. (ICLEI)
12h15 Reconfiguring the Role of Cities in the Global Pursuit of Socially Just and Prof A Du Plessis, North West
Climate Resilient Communities University
12h30 Discussion
13h30 Lunch break
(S4) LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCING INSTRUMENTS FOR THE FUTURE WE WANT FACILITATOR: LUCAS
RAPHELA, NATIONAL SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT. VENUE: PBC
11h30 Conceptualization of the viability and sustainability in local government in SA. S Ngobeni , North West University
11h45 Intergovernmental relations and upgrades of informal settlements: the case of Dr JM Pietersen, National School
Diepsloot in the city of Johannesburg of Government
12h00 Capacity threats to the sustainability and financial viability of local government H Khunoethe, KZN COGTA
12h15 The case for sustainably functional municipalities Dr Mohale, Durban University of
Technology
12h30 Discussion
13h30 Lunch break
BREAKAWAY PARRALEL SESSIONS

(S5) COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE & RELATIONS TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE & INCLUSIVE MUNICIPALITIES,
FACILITATOR: DR TINASHE CHIGWATA, DULLAH OMAR INSTITUTE. VENUE: PRESS CONFERENCE 1
11h30 Dis-empowering the empowered, the battle for accountability at local level: Are L Mpombane – Independent
citizens empowered to hold local government accountable? Researcher
11h45 Enhancing participatory democracy in municipal affairs through the ward S De Vries, Garden Route District
committee system: a participatory monitoring and evaluation approach Municipality
12h00 Cultural Planning and Decolonization of SA urban space Mzo Sirayi, Tshwane University of
Technology
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12h15 Sustainable Energy for all; Including the street food sector A.J. Knoxa, PHD Candidate, Univ
of Cape Town & N. Mohlakoanab,
University of Twente
12h30 Discussion
13h30 Lunch Break
(S6) SPATIALLY JUST, INCLUSIVE AND TRANSFORMATIVE CITIES, FACILITATOR: PROF JAAP DE VISSER, DULLAH
OMAR INSTITUTE. VENUE: PLENARY
15h00 Stimulating rural economies through spatially targeted densification M Mchunu, SALGA
15h15 Challenges to Local Government Sustainability in a Post Mining Economy. K Sesele, Ph.D candidate
Matjhabeng Gold Fields Free State. A Feminist Perspective. University of the Free State
15h30 Enhancing inclusiveness in South African cities through local indigent policies: A Prof O Fuo, North West University
case for permanent residents
15h45 Addressing inequalities in access to basic services in the context of farm N Kubheka, AFRA
dwellers living on commercial farms
16h00 Discussion
(S7) LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCING INSTRUMENTS FOR THE FUTURE WE WANT, FACILITATOR: MR MOHAMED
LORGAT, SALGA. VENUE: PBC
15h00 The intended and unintended effects of the Municipal Infrastructure Grant L Shai, C Molefinyana &
formula for capital grant allocation to municipalities A Msomi, PDG Consulting
15h15 Examining if financial ratios can be used to improve municipal financial health? Mr. Allan D Roman, University of
Western Cape
15h30 Fiscal distress in Eastern Cape municipalities Dr Myataza, EC Provincial
Legislature
15h45 Understanding the Importance of Compiling & Submitting Credible Reports for D Bogopa, Dr M Mamogale & T
Auditing Purposes: Selected Cases in Limpopo and Eastern Cape Blauw, Nelson Mandela University
16h00 Discussion
(S8) COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE & RELATIONS TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE & INCLUSIVE MUNICIPALITIES
FACILITATOR: DR PHINDILE NTLIZIYWANA. VENUE: PRESS CONFERENCE 1
15h00 The Effectiveness of the Developmental Local Government Model in Economic N Ntenza, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini
Development, Evidence from Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Local Municipality in Kzn. Local Municipality
15h15 Socio-Political Power of Protests and their Implications for Accountable and Ndwakhulu Tshishonga (UKZN)
Responsive Local Governance: Case of eThekwini Municipality vs Abahlali-base
Mjondolo
15h30 Has the implicitness of the cultural policy caused disservice to the creative and M. Moshounyane, University of
cultural industries sector in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality? A critical Zululand
appraisal
15h45 An evaluation on customer perceptions of service delivery at the revenue offices N Haripersad, eThekwini
of eThekwini municipality, Durban, Kwazulu -Natal Metropolitan Municipality
16h00 Discussion
18h00 NETWORKING GALA DINNER PROGRAMME DIRECTOR – SEANA NKHAHLE (SALGA)

Previous Colloquium Book Launch Juta - Main Sponsor

Signing of MoUs
 Juta Ms M Chetty
 North West University Prof A du Plessis
 Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI) Dr T Ledger
 University of Fort Hare Prof E Ijeoma

DAY 2: DRAFT PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME DIRECTOR(S): PROF JAAP DE VISSER

8h00 Welcome Tea and Registration

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(S9) PANEL DISCUSSION: INDLULAMITHI SOUTH AFRICA SCENARIO 2030: LOOK ABOVE THE TREES
VENUE: PLENARY

9h00 Discussants: Facilitator: Mr Simphiwe

Dzengwa. - Gauteng
 Mthombeni Morris – GIBBS Partnership Fund CEO
 Prof Somadoda Fikeni
 Vusi Gumede – Durban University of Technology
 Dr J Netshitenzhe - Maphungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection

10h30 Tea Break
BREAKAWAY PARRALEL SESSIONS

(S10) COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE AND RELATIONS TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE & INCLUSIVE MUNICIPALITIES,
FACILITATOR: MR SONWABO GQEGQE, SALGA. VENUE: PBC 1
11h00 Transformation of youth participation in decision - making at local government level: Prof P Moyo & S Maphosa,
Contestation and paradoxes at Mogale Municipality University of Fort Hare
11h15 Intergovernmental Relations and Cooperative Governance in detour and not a Cul- Dr Nepo Masithela, Mangaung
De-Sac Metro
11h30 Practical tools to strengthen civic engagements K Makitla, Auditor-General SA
11h45 Topic: "Local governance and improved ward committee role for sustainable X Shange
development outcomes"
12h00 Discussion
13h00 Lunch Break
(S11) COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE & RELATIONS TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE & INCLUSIVE MUNICIPALITIES,
FACILITATOR: MS L KAYWOOD (SALGA) & PROF. P KIBUUKA (UNISA). VENUE: PLENARY
11h00 Municipal Governance under siege in South Africa: A case for diagnosis and S Khuzwayo
opportunity beyond the final phase of transition
11h15 The unquantified cost of incorrect constitutional and legislative compliance: the need Adv. AJ Singh, High Court of
for competent statutory interpretation South Africa
11h30 Public Inaction, Private Reluctance: Shifting the paradigm for development of Jonathan Wilson
affordable housing in Cape Town, South Africa
11h45 Does land policy and regulation enable spatial transformation? P Ngqolosi, SALGA & Dr T
Williams
12h00 Discussion
13h00 Lunch Break
(S12) SPATIALLY JUST, INCLUSIVE AND TRANSFORMATIVE CITIES, FACILITATOR: MR CHARLES PARKESON & MS
THABILE CHONCO, DULLAH OMAR INSTITUTE. VENUE: PRESS CONFERENCE 1
11h00 Local Economic Development and Creative Industries: From Creative Industries to U Lutshaba, J Snowball, R
Local Economic Development in South Africa. Ndhlovu & F Drummond
11h15 The role of cities in promoting spatial justice, inclusiveness and transformation: The Dr P Ntliziywana, University of
case study of Cape Town Cape Town
11h30 Making socio-economic development more affordable and accessible through ultra- Mr Sandile Swana, Wits School
low cost pro-poor design. of Governance
11h45 A causal layered analysis of South Africa’s readiness for the fourth industrial Prof C. M. Adendorff, Nelson
revolution towards 2035 Mandela Business School
12h00 Discussion
13h00 Lunch Break
(S13) LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCING INSTRUMENTS FOR THE FUTURE WE WANT, FACILITATOR: PROF OLIVER
FUO, NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY. VENUE: PLENARY
14h00 Public Inaction, Private Reluctance: Shifting the paradigm for development of J Wilson
affordable housing in Cape Town, South Africa.
14h15 What are the threats to the sustainability and financial viability of local government J Channing – MetGovis

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14h30 A critical analysis of the municipal indigent policies in South Africa: What could be HH Khoza, RM Mukonza, & MH
the quandary for municipalities? Maserumule, Tshwane
University of Technology
14h45 Does this city work for you? scrutinizing the role, place and significance of Dr R van Diemel, Military
gentrification in the city of cape town Academy, Saldanha Bay.
15h00 Discussion
15h30 Tea Break and departure
(S14) SPATIALLY JUST, INCLUSIVE AND TRANSFORMATIVE CITIES, FACILITATOR: MR SEANA NKHAHLE & WILLIAM
MORAKE (SALGA). VENUE: PBC 1
14h00 The Future of Sustainable Water Resource Development and Management in South Prof. CM Adendorff & Dr T
Africa Mnyimba, Mandela Business
School
14h15 Stormwater master planning (SMP) for SA local government O Gwamanda & G Morgan,
Thumamina Consulting
14h30 Contaminant Intrusion Events In Water Distribution Systems In South Africa AR Mosameem & JE van Zyl,
University of Cape Town

14h45 The Development of an Economic Growth and Development plan for Amathole S Nweba, Nelson Mandela
District towards 2030 Business School
15h00 Discussion
16h00 Tea Break and departure
(S15) LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCING INSTRUMENTS FOR THE FUTURE WE WANT, FACILITATOR: J MATSIE
VENUE: PRESS CONFERENCE 1
14h00 Envisioning an Amathole Smart District towards 2058. A Tinta, Nelson Mandela
Business School
14h15 A new era in planning: integration of spatial, financial and technical planning through K Walsh, N Graham & C Stone,
the Capital Expenditure Framework PDG Consulting

14h30 Capacity of the local government to deliver on infrastructure: a possible dream ZD Mhlongo, & T Makhathini,
Council for the Built
Environment
14h45 Government Interventions on Social Cohesion In South Africa: A Document Analysis F Khaile, University of Western
of Government Documents Cape
15h00 Discussion
16h00 Tea Break and departure

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