Dr Vuyiwe Tsako is a Local Government Expert with over 20 years' experience.
Dr Vuyiwe Tsako emphasises the significance of local government collaboration with communities and stakeholders as outlined in the 2007 National Policy Framework on public participation. The framework stresses the importance of community involvement, allowing members to feel included in the decision-making process.
She also emphasises the necessity of consultation with various stakeholders, including committees, stakeholder groups, and the public, for effective communication, feedback, and problem-solving.
Dr Tsako notes that while consultation is crucial, not all municipalities execute it effectively and that meaningful engagement and addressing community feedback is essential, rather than just a box-ticking exercise.
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Bronwyn Williams is an Economist, Futurist, Trend Analyst, and Partner at Flux Trends.
With Gareth Morgan: City of Cape Town
Thorpe Koorts is Acting Project Officer for the Tygerberg Central Hospital PPP in the Department of Health and Wellness at the Western Cape Government.
Paul Swart is Executive Mayor of Cape Agulhas Municipality
Dr Vuyiwe Tsako is a Local Government Expert with over 20 years' experience.
Chris Kost is Africa Programme Director at the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP).
Prof Zwelinzima Ndevu is Director of the School of Public Leadership (SPL) at Stellenbosch University
With Alderman Leon Van Wyk, Executive Mayor at George Municipality and Bongani Mandla
Ald James Vos is Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth in the City of Cape Town.
Bronwyn Williams is a partner at Flux Trends. She's a Futurist, Economist and Business Trends Analyst.