Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996)

Chapter 7 : Local Government

Purchase

(1)	The objects of local government are—

(a)	to provide democratic and accountable government for local communities;

(b)	to ensure the provision of services to communities in a sustainable manner;

(c)	to promote social and economic development;

(d)	to promote a safe and healthy environment; and

(e)	to encourage the involvement of communities and community organisations in the matters of local government.

(2)	A municipality must strive, within its financial and administrative capacity, to achieve the objects set out in subsection (1).