New move to cull cadres in cities
A law enacted last year to loosen the grip of political parties on local government is facing a challenge in the labour court on constitutional grounds. It’s a crucial case for the professionalisation of the public service
12 October 2023 - 05:03
A 12-year battle over professionalising local government by barring municipal workers from holding positions in political parties is finally coming to a head.
A groundbreaking law enacted last year to loosen the grip of political parties on municipal administration is set to come under scrutiny before the labour court this week — and then head to the Constitutional Court. ..
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