SEKHUKHUNE TVET
COLLEGE
ASSESSMENT TASK
Assessment Task:
ASSIGNMENT NO1
(e.g. Test 2)
Programme: PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
Subject: MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION
Level/Grade: N5
Date Given 07/02/2025
Submission Date 15/02/2025
MARKS 100
Outcomes to be assessed: (State Topics, SO’s and LO’s)
MODULE 1-4
Instructions:
1. Answer all questions
2. Read all the instructions carefully
3. Only two hours are allowed for the examination
4. Use the provided answer book
QUESTION 1
CHOSE AN ITEM IN COLUMN B THAT MATCHES A DESCRIPTION IN COLUMN
A..WRITE ONLY THE ANSWER eg 1.1 K
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.1 An official newspaper containing all A. Government gazette
the relevant notices of government.
1.2 Manage council meetings and B. Presiding officer
committee meetings. C. Cabinet
1.3 Ensures that council meets at least
every quarter. D. Executive mayor
1.4 The official who manages, E. Demarcation board
coordinates and supervises the
F. Premier
voting station.
1.5 Their main function is to ensure G. Nomination
that the policies of parliament are H. Heemraden
carried out.
1.6 This body is responsible to divide I. Landrost
the country in to different J. Act 108 of 1906
municipalities
K. Act101 of 1900
1.7 When someone s name is put
forward as a recommendation that L. Speaker
they stand for election.
1.8 Chief political person in a province
similar to the minister in the
cabinet.
1.9 First appointed local council in the
cape
1.10 This act protects the right of all
communities
10x1=10
1
1.2 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the
answer and write only 'true' or 'false' next to the question number.
1.2.1 A councillor may not request or accept any reward, gift or favour for
voting or not voting on a matter before the municipal council.
1.2.2 A mayor may use council property for personal gain.
1.2.3 Act 13 of 2005 allows two or more municipalities to establish an inter
municipality forum.
1.2.4 Municipalities have unlimited powers to render services to the
community.
1.2.5 A natural person who does not own a business can vote in the local
elections.
1.2.6 The voting hours in the municipal elections are described by
legislation to be from 07:00 to 21:00.
1.2.7 To be able to vote, a person must be in possession of a valid driver's
licence.
1.2.8 A council can fine a councillor for not attending a meeting which he
is required to attend.
1.2.9 Councillors must not be in arrears to the municipality for rates and
services charged, for more than three months.
1.2.10 A Councillor is not allowed to inform his friend what the highest
tender are for a project.
10x1=10
2
QUESTION2
2.1 Explain the social, economic and administrative development of South Africa
from 1984 to 1994.
5 x 2 (10)
2.2 Who is the mayor of Greater Fetakgomo-Tubatse municipality.
(2)
2.3 In a paragraph form explain how this municipality was established.
5x2 (10)
2.4 Describe 5 challenges faced by the above mentioned municipality in 2023/2024
financial year. 5x2 (10)
2.5 Which category of municipality does this municipality falls under. (2)
2.6 Who is the executive mayor of Sekhukhune district? (2)
2.7 Mention 2 examples of category A and two examples of category B
municipalities. (4)
QUESTION 3
3.1 Who is the chairperson of the Municipal Demarcation Board. (1)
3.2 Who is the chairperson of IEC. (1)
3.3 Who can request a boundary change? (8)
3.4 Is the MDB responsible for provincial boundary changes? Substantiate your
answer. (10)
3.5 in a paragraph form explain who is responsible for voting stations and voting
districts? (10)
QUESTION 4
4.1 Define the following terms in line with municipal administration.
a) Bye-law
b) Ordinance
c) Demarcation
d) Mayor
e) Fauna and Flora
f) Circular
g) Government gazette
h) Constitution
i) Policy
j) SONA (10)
TOTAL 100
