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CPD1501 Assignment 2 2024| Due 2 September 2024
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COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT 02: SECOND SEMESTERDUE DATE: 02 September 2024, 08:00 PM – no extensions will be granted!
Unique Number: 623079. N.B! The unique assignment number is notimportant as the
assignment will be submitted electronically.
Question 1
How can citizens hold public officials accountable in a democratic society?
Provide examples of accountability mechanisms in South Africa.
According to Section 17 of the Constitution, citizens have the right to assemble,
demonstrate, picket, and petition. This provision empowers citizens to hold public
officials accountable through various means of public participation and protest.
In South Africa, several accountability mechanisms enable citizens to ensure that
public officials are held responsible for their actions:
Public Participation: Chapter 10 of the Constitution mandates that citizens should have
direct access to their elected local government representatives and the opportunity to
participate in local governance. This is further reinforced by the Municipal Systems Act,
which requires municipalities to establish systems for community participation in
decision-making processes. This can involve public meetings, hearings, and
consultations where citizens can express their concerns and opinions on municipal
decisions affecting them.
Regular elections are a fundamental mechanism for accountability, allowing citizens to
vote for representatives who align with their interests and hold them accountable
through the electoral process. Although elections are a periodic event, they provide a
significant opportunity for citizens to change ineffective or corrupt officials.
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