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Road infrastructure challenges at Mqanduli Village in King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality

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  • Asisipho Ngomfela

    (Walter Sisulu University, Ibika Campus, South Africa)

  • Malefetsane Mofolo

    (Walter Sisulu University, Ibika Campus, South Africa)

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Reports indicate that the South African government is failing to maintain its infrastructure adequately. This has been a persistent issue, especially considering the state of the roads in regions like King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality (KSDLM). The study aimed to elucidate the challenges of road infrastructure in KSDLM and propose strategies for the Municipality to address the identified issues. The research utilised a mixed methods technique to examine the obstacles related to road infrastructure in Mqanduli hamlet. The primary findings indicate that (i) the roads in Mganduli village have deteriorated due to a lack of maintenance, leading to an escalation of community protests, (ii) neglecting road maintenance poses a danger to public safety, as many individuals have been adversely affected by the substandard road conditions, and (iii) KSDLM is failing to adhere to the principles of open system theory in utilising public-private partnerships to address pressing service delivery requirements that the Municipality cannot fulfil effectively and efficiently due to financial limitations.

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  • Asisipho Ngomfela & Malefetsane Mofolo, 2024. "Road infrastructure challenges at Mqanduli Village in King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality," International Journal of Business Ecosystem & Strategy (2687-2293), Bussecon International Academy, vol. 6(5), pages 174-183, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:adi:ijbess:v:6:y:2024:i:5:p:174-183
    DOI: 10.36096/ijbes.v6i5.556
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