Journal of Local Government Research and Innovation (JOLGRI) - AOSIS

Journal of Local Government Research and Innovation (JOLGRI)

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2019

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2788-919X

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2709-7412

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The Journal of Local Government Research and Innovation (JOLGRI), an open-access scholarly journal published by AOSIS, seeks to publish and foster knowledge development in educational, epistemological and practice advancements within local government that will result in alternative models practised in local government service delivery and governance. The journal has a rigorous, double-blind peer-review process and a rolling publication system, which encourages prompt publication of accepted papers. Journal of Local Government Research and Innovation (JOLGRI) publishes research articles, notes, conceptual reviews and essays as well as practitioner-focused papers. Manuscripts are welcome from South Africa, Africa and across the globe.

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Journal of Local Government Research and Innovation

Acknowledgement to reviewers 7th November 2024
No abstract available.
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The role of incivility aggression on decent work: A local government sector case 7th October 2024
Background: The issue of workplace incivility is noted as being one of the factors that affect the work of public service employees. However, empirically, the problem needs to be sufficiently addressed in the South African local context. There are growing calls to ascertain how workplace incivility affects the experience and the outcome of work.Aim: This study investigates […]
Vigeline Y. Ngwimba
The nexus between political violence, patronage networks and criminality in the administration of Glebelands hostels, Durban 9th September 2024
Background: Political violence continues to be a key feature of political life in South Africa. This violence seems to occur predominantly in the controversial KwaZulu-Natal province. Political violence that was seen during the early 1990s between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) is seen today between members of the ANC and […]
Collin O. Mongale
An assessment of customer perception of water service quality at uMgungundlovu municipality 14th August 2024
Background: Municipalities in South Africa are grappling with water service delivery needed to sustain the quality of life for the broader society. Even though the government in post-apartheid South Africa provides safe drinking water, it is still challenged to maintain quality water services by satisfying customers’ expectations.Aim: This study investigates communities’ perception of water service quality at […]
Xolani Muthwa
The influence of unstable coalition governments in Gauteng metropolitan municipalities 7th August 2024
Background: Coalition governments involve multiple political parties uniting to govern because of the absence of a majority party in the council following electoral outcomes. In South Africa, coalitions have become much more common since the 2016 and 2021 local government elections.Aim: This study investigates the implications of unstable coalition governments on municipal administration within the Gauteng metropolitan […]
Martin Pholoma