Articles in this issue:

• Undermining local planning? High Court confirms that mining companies require land use approval
• Laying the Foundation for the Local Government Turnaround Strategy
• Separating Party Politics from Governance: Drawing the line
• Municipal rates policies and the urban poor: Promoting access to urban land markets?
• Checks and balances: Service delivery external providers
• Court rejects ‘Traditional’ method of intervention in municipalities
• Women and local government: Steps towards greater inclusivity
• Public hearings on service delivery: Parliament exercises oversight

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