L'etat, C'est Moi : why provincial intra-governmental disputes in South Africa remain ungoverned by the final constitution and the Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act - and how we can best resolve them (original) (raw)

This paper examines the persistent gap in the South African legal framework regarding the resolution of intra-governmental disputes at the provincial level, despite the provisions outlined in the Final Constitution and the Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act (IGRFA). It argues that the lack of specific legislation addressing these disputes has resulted in a governance vacuum, leading to unregulated conflicts among provincial entities. The author proposes constructive approaches to mediate and resolve these disputes effectively, highlighting the need for a focused legal mechanism to govern inter-departmental relations within provincial administrations.