Strategies for Balancing Compliance and Innovation: Empowering Public Servants in Local Government

Dr Botshabelo Maja addresses South Africa's failure to define its national identity as a significant mistake that has led to inefficiency in the public sector.

To address this issue, the speaker advocates for embracing South African values and principles, criticizing the appointment of unqualified individuals to public service positions.

Dr Maja believes that a broader societal change is necessary, focusing on instilling these values in younger generations to build a stronger and more defined South African identity.

This self-definition will create a solid foundation for the public sector to succeed and ensure sustainable growth.