Good Governance And Ubuntu As Prerequisites For Poverty Alleviation In Northern KwaZulu Natal

Abstract

South Africa's young democracy continues to show teething problems as mirrored in the continuous gap that exist between the rich and the poor. These inequalities severely
confront municipalities' efforts to eradicate poverty and enhance sustainable development.
The article attempts to answer the question: can these developmental local governments
successfully redress their two economies as linked to equity, sustainable development and
good governance? The traditional notion that policies and government structures are
adequate guarantors of a quality of life, good governance and sustainable development is
questioned. The interrelatedness between good governance, ubuntu and poverty alleviation
is therefore explored.

Keywords: Uthungulu District Municipality, poverty alleviation, ubuntu, good governance and sustainable development

Indilinga Vol. 7 (2) 2008: pp. 198-210