Abdul Rahman Mosameem

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

Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2019 10:39 AM
To: Abdul Rahman Mosameem
Subject: FINAL PROGRAMME_2019 COLLOQUIUM

Dear AR Mosameem

Attached is the final programme as approved. Please locate you name and be mindful of the minor changes affecting sessions 3-8
on day two of the programme.

Day three sessions also starts a bit earlier and as such, the colloquium concludes earlier when compared to the draft programme
we previously shared with you. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused and consider this the final version.

Thank you for your participation, we are looking forward to your presentation.

Regards

Lungelwa Kaywood
Sam Makhubu
Prof Jaap de Visser
Dr Tinashe Chigwata

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 SECOND SALGA LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM

Theme: Addressing Inequality Through Inclusive, Sustainable and Viable Local Governments

Date: 10-12 March 2019

Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM

The second SALGA Research Colloquium, an outcome of a strategic partnership with the University of the Western Cape’s
Dullah Omar Institute, aims to:

o bring together municipalities, academia, local government experts and practitioners, as well as key interest groups
and opinion makers to share and disseminate research relevant to the local government sector,
o create a rare opportunity to explore, debate and share ideas as well as suggest evidence-based solutions with respect
to the many challenges facing municipalities in South Africa,
o provide an opportunity for paper presentations and in-depth discussions with scholars in emerging fields of research,
o serve as a forum where scholars are exposed to the most current research in the field of local government,
o inspire and motivate research-based dialogue about the real problems affecting local government, and

As part of SALGA’s strategic agenda, the colloquium aims to lay a solid base for SALGA’s participation in the knowledge economy as it
undertakes the journey of effectively delivering on its mandate and servicing its members.

FINAL PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: EARLY REGISTRATION (10th MARCH 2019)

15h00 – 17h00 Early Registration

DAY TWO: SESSION ONE PROGRAMME DIRECTOR MR XOLILE GEORGE - SALGA CEO (11th
MARCH 2019)

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08h00 Arrival, Welcome Tea / Coffee / Registration
09h00 Welcome Address Cllr Zandile Gumede,
Executive Mayor of eThekwini
09h10 Remarks by the President of SALGA: Importance of evidence- Cllr Parks Tau, President of SALGA
based policy making in local government
09h25 Key Note Address Dr Zweli Mkhize, Minister of
COGTA
PANEL DISCUSSION: INDLULAMITHI SOUTH AFRICA SCENARIO 2030: LOOK ABOVE THE TREES
VENUE: PLENARY
09h45 Discussants: Facilitator: Mr Simphiwe Dzengwa
Gauteng Partnership Fund CEO
 Vusi Gumede – Durban University of Technology
10h45 Tea Break
PANEL DICUSSION SESSION TWO - A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EQUITABLE
SHARE: ARE WE LOOKING AT THE RIGHT PLACES FOR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS?
11h00 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

BREAKAWAY PARRALEL SESSIONS

(S3) SPATIAL JUST AND THE URBAN LAND QUESTION: A ROAD TOO FAR? - FACILITATOR: MR MARX
MUPARIWA, CITY OF CAPE TOWN - VENUE: PLENARY
12h45 Spatial justice: A road too far? Adv. Ameermia & P Mhodi, SA
Human Rights Comm.
13h00 The urban land question: The role of law as an effective tool for D Kubayi, University of Pretoria
making urban land markets work for linking affordable housing to
transit-oriented development (TOD) in post-apartheid South Africa
13h15 A tale of three cities: alternative policy perspectives towards PK Currie, N Majoe & B Robinson,
improved revenue and resource nexus approaches in African cities. (ICLEI)
13h30 Reconfiguring the Role of Cities in the Global Pursuit of Socially Prof A Du Plessis, North West
Just and Climate Resilient Communities University
13h45 Discussion
14h45 Lunch break
(S4) FROM POLICY CONCEPTION: HAVE WE DESIGNED FINANCIALLY VIABLE AND SUSTAINABLE
MUNICIPALITIES? - FACILITATOR: MR LUCAS RAPHELA, NATIONAL SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT - VENUE: PBC

12h45 Conceptualization of the viability and sustainability in local S Ngobeni , North West University
government in SA.
13h00 Intergovernmental relations and upgrades of informal settlements: Dr JM Pietersen, National School of
the case of Diepsloot in the city of Johannesburg Government
13h15 Capacity threats to the sustainability and financial viability of local H Khunoethe, KZN COGTA
government
13h30 The case for sustainably functional municipalities Dr Mohale, Durban University of
Technology
13h45 Discussion
14h45 Lunch break

(S5) EXAMINING PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY AND ACCOUNTABILITY AT MUNICIPAL LEVEL - FACILITATOR:

DR TINASHE CHIGWATA, DULLAH OMAR INSTITUTE - VENUE: PRESS CONFERENCE 1

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12h45 Dis-empowering the empowered, the battle for accountability at L Mpobane – Independent
local level: Are citizens empowered to hold local government Researcher
accountable?
13h00 Enhancing participatory democracy in municipal affairs through the S De Vries, Garden Route District
ward committee system: a participatory monitoring and evaluation Municipality
approach
13h15 Cultural Planning and Decolonization of SA urban space Mzo Sirayi, Tshwane University of
Technology
13h30 Sustainable Energy for all; Including the street food sector A.J. Knox, PHD Candidate, Univ of
Cape Town & N. Mohlakoanab,
University of Twente
13h45 Discussion
14h45 Lunch Break
BREAKAWAY PARRALEL SESSIONS
(S6) EXAMINING STRATEGIC MEASURES TO STIMULATE LOCAL ECONOMIES - FACILITATOR: PROFESSOR
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 K Sesele, Ph.D candidate University
Economy. Matjhabeng Gold Fields Free State. A Feminist of the Free State
Perspective.
15h30 Enhancing inclusiveness in South African cities through local Prof O Fuo, North West University
indigent policies: A case for permanent residents
15h45 Addressing inequalities in access to basic services in the context of N Kubheka, AFRA
farm dwellers living on commercial farms
16h00 Discussion
(S7) EXAMINING THE EFFICACY AND EFFICIENCY OF THE CURRENT FISCAL INFRASTRUCTURE CURRENT
REGIME AND FACTORS THAT UNDERMINE CREDIBLE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY - FACILITATOR: MR
MOHAMED LORGAT, SALGA - VENUE: PBC
15h00 The intended and unintended effects of the Municipal Infrastructure L Shai, C Molefinyana & A Msomi,
Grant formula for capital grant allocation to municipalities PDG Consulting
15h15 Examining if financial ratios can be used to improve municipal Mr. Allan D Roman, University of
financial health? Western Cape
15h30 Fiscal distress in Eastern Cape municipalities Dr Myataza, EC Provincial
Legislature
15h45 Understanding the Importance of Compiling & Submitting Credible D Bogopa, Dr M Mamogale & T
Reports for Auditing Purposes: Selected Cases in Limpopo and Blauw, Nelson Mandela University
Eastern Cape
16h00 Discussion
(S8) EXAMINING THE DYNAMICS OF SOCIO-POLITICAL POWER RELATIONS: IMPLICATIONS FOR
ACCOUNTABLE AND RESPONSIVE DEVELOPMENTAL LOCAL GOVERNMENTS - FACILITATOR: MR SAM
MAKHUBU (SALGA) & PROFESSOR PAUL KIBUUKA (UNISA) - VENUE: PRESS CONFERENCE 1
15h00 The Effectiveness of the Developmental Local Government Model N Tenza, Harry Gwala District
in Economic Development, Evidence from Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Municipality
Local Municipality in KZN.
15h15 Socio-Political Power of Protests and their Implications for Ndwakhulu Tshishonga (UKZN)
Accountable and Responsive Local Governance: Case of
eThekwini Municipality vs Abahlali-base Mjondolo
15h30 Has the implicitness of the cultural policy caused disservice to the M. Moshounyane, University of
creative and cultural industries sector in Mangaung Metropolitan Zululand
Municipality? A critical appraisal
15h45 An evaluation on customer perceptions of service delivery at the N Haripersad, eThekwini
revenue offices of eThekwini municipality, Durban, Kwazulu -Natal Metropolitan Municipality
16h00 Policy considerations for the enhancement of women’s participation M Teleki &S Ngcobo, Commission
in civil engagements in rural South Africa for Gender Equality
16h15 Discussion
17h30 BOOK LAUNCH AND NETWORKING COCKTAIL, PROGRAMME DIRECTOR – SEANA NKHAHLE
(SALGA)
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DAY 3: PROGRAMME DIRECTOR - PROFESSOR JAAP DE VISSER (DULLAH OMAR INSTITUTE
8h00 Welcome Tea and Registration
9h00 MOU Signing Ceremony
BREAKAWAY PARRALEL SESSIONS
(S09) EXAMINING TOOLS FOR DEEPENING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE
FACILITATOR: MR SONWABO GQEGQE, SALGA - VENUE: PLENARY
9h30 Transformation of youth participation in decision - making at local Prof P Moyo & S Maphosa,
government level: Contestation and paradoxes at Mogale University of Fort Hare
Municipality
9h45 Intergovernmental Relations and Cooperative Governance in detour Dr Nepo Masithela, Mangaung
and not a Cul-De-Sac Metro
10h00 Practical tools to strengthen civic engagements K Makitla, Auditor-General SA
10h15 Topic: "Local governance and improved ward committee role for X Shange
sustainable development outcomes"
10h30 Discussion
11h30 Tea Break
(S10) EXAMINING THE EFFICACY OF OUR GOVERNANCE AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL TOOLS AND
PRACTICES FACILITATOR: DR PHINDILE NTLIZIYWANA - VENUE: PBC
9h30 Municipal Governance under siege in South Africa: A case for S Khuzwayo
diagnosis and opportunity beyond the final phase of transition
9h45 The unquantified cost of incorrect constitutional and legislative Adv. AJ Singh, High Court of
compliance: the need for competent statutory interpretation South Africa
10h00 Public Inaction, Private Reluctance: Shifting the paradigm for Jonathan Wilson
development of affordable housing in Cape Town, South
Africa
10h15 Does land policy and regulation enable spatial P Ngqolosi, SALGA & Dr T
transformation? Williams
10h30 Discussion
11h30 Tea Break
(S11) EVALUATING THE ROLE & EFFECTIVENESS OF MUNICIPLITIES’ LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGIES. FACILITATOR: MR CHARLES PARKESON & MS THABILE CHONCO, DULLAH OMAR INSTITUTE -
VENUE: PRESS CONFERENCE 1
9h30 Local Economic Development and Creative Industries: From U Lutshaba, J Snowball, R
Creative Industries to Local Economic Development in South Africa. Ndhlovu & F Drummond
9h45 Animal Welfare & Development: The Role of Local Government in Gideon Rossouw, Mafikeng
shaping an ethical and sustainable environment for Pets, People SPCA, Faculty of Law NWU
and the Polis.
10h00 Making socio-economic development more affordable and Mr Sandile Swana, Wits School of
accessible through ultra-low cost pro-poor design. Governance
10h15 A causal layered analysis of South Africa’s readiness for the fourth Prof C. M. Adendorff, Nelson
industrial revolution towards 2035 Mandela Business School
10h30 Discussion
11h30 Tea Break
BREAKAWAY PARRALEL SESSIONS
(S12) ARE OUR CITIES DECISIVE IN PUSHING FOR SPATIAL INCLUSIVITY? - FACILITATOR: PROF OLIVER FUO,
NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY - VENUE: PLENARY
12h00 Public Inaction, Private Reluctance: Shifting the paradigm for J Wilson
development of affordable housing in Cape Town, South Africa.
12h15 What are the threats to the sustainability and financial viability of J Channing – MetGovis
local government
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12h30 A critical analysis of the municipal indigent policies in South Africa: HH Khoza, RM Mukonza, & MH
What could be the quandary for municipalities? Maserumule, Tshwane University
of Technology
12h45 Does this city work for you? scrutinizing the role, place and Dr R van Diemel, Military
significance of gentrification in the city of cape town Academy, Saldanha Bay.
13h00 Discussion
14h00 Closure SALGA
14h30 Lunch and Departure
(S13) THE POLITICS AND CHALLENGES OF WATER ECONOMY - FACILITATOR: MR SEANA NKHAHLE & MR
WILLIAM MORAKE (SALGA) -VENUE: PBC 1
12h00 The Future of Sustainable Water Resource Development and Prof. CM Adendorff & Dr T
Management in South Africa Mnyimba, Mandela Business
School
12h15 Stormwater master planning (SMP) for SA local government O Gwamanda & G Morgan,
Thumamina Consulting
12h30 Contaminant Intrusion Events In Water Distribution Systems In AR Mosameem & JE van Zyl,
South Africa University of Cape Town

12h45 The Development of an Economic Growth and Development plan S Nweba, Nelson Mandela
for Amathole District towards 2030 Business School
13h00 Discussion
14h00 Closure SALGA
14h30 Lunch Break and Departure
(S14) ARE WE DESIGNING THE FUTURE WE WANT? INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING PERSPECTIVES
FACILITATOR: MR JAMES MATSIE - VENUE: PRESS CONFERENCE 1
12h00 Envisioning an Amathole Smart District towards 2058. A Tinta, Nelson Mandela Business
School
12h15 A new era in planning: integration of spatial, financial and technical K Walsh, N Graham & C Stone,
planning through the Capital Expenditure Framework PDG Consulting
12h30 Capacity of the local government to deliver on infrastructure: a ZD Mhlongo, & T Makhathini,
possible dream Council for the Built Environment
12h45 Government Interventions on Social Cohesion In South Africa: A F Khaile, University of Western
Document Analysis of Government Documents Cape
13h00 Free Basic Water Revisited – what happened to inclusivity and Professor Mike Muller,
sustainability? Wits School of Governance
13h15 Discussion
14h00 Closure SALGA
14h30 Lunch Break and departure

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