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    Political and administrative dichotomy in South Africa’s city of Tshwane metropolitan municipality: principle of separation of powers as solution
    (University of Zululand, 2020) Vilakazi, Ashia Sihle
    The study of political and administrative dichotomy in the discipline of public administration has always been about the differences that occur within the framework of government institutions. The differences between political and administrative structures in civil institutions then trigger the aspect of the principle of separation of powers which guide the functionality of these institutions. Consequently, this study focused on analyzing the principle of separation of powers in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, while navigating through the political and administrative dichotomy in South Africa. Using administrative, bureaucratic and scientific management theories, this study aimed to help get an understanding of how political and administrative dichotomy affects the principle of separation of powers in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. This is because much literature on local government studies pointed that most of the challenges faced in municipalities revolve around the tension between political and administrative structures. To ascertain whether challenges occurring in municipalities are because of the effects of the political and administrative structures, this study focused on the analysis of the principle of separation of powers. To discover the answers needed, through the use of the qualitative approach, the researcher conducted interviews with both political and administrative officials in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. The study, therefore, revealed the effects that surround the principle of separation of powers while taking into consideration the political and administrative dichotomy in South Africa. The findings of the study revealed that in most cases there is non-adherence to the principle of separation of powers between political and administrative spheres in the municipality. The findings further indicated that there is often tension between the two structures, and thus, respect over the functions of one’s structure become sidelined and not respected. In conclusion, the findings revealed that the principle of separation of powers when not fully adhered to, hampers the acceleration of a developmentally oriented local government which is meant to advance the lives of local communities.