Civic associations in Khayelitsha : transition from politics of resistance to community development

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dc.contributor.advisorLouw, Lionelen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorNetshiswinzhe, Rembuluwani Bethuelen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2016-11-07T17:49:02Z
dc.date.available2016-11-07T17:49:02Z
dc.date.issued1996en_ZA
dc.descriptionBibliography: pages 157-165.en_ZA
dc.description.abstractThe new political dispensation gave way to much questioning of the importance of the organs of civil society, and the role they play in development of our society. Civic Associations are but one of such institutions of civil society, and this study seeks to explore the role they will continue to play in a post-apartheid South Africa (SA). Civics truly played a major role in bringing about democracy in our country. Now the political changes that have occurred forces Civics to redefine their role within a democratic society. Widespread speculations are that Civics will focus in development and/or that they will be watchdogs to government. This is a qualitative study and data was collected mainly through interviews (structured and unstructured) and use of secondary sources. The study was conducted in Khayelitsha in the period July to December 1995, before the local government elections. Two Civic organisations participated in this study, that is, Western Cape United Squatter Association (WECUSA) and South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) of Khayelitsha. The respondents were mainly members of the executive committees of the two organisations. The sample was drawn through non-probability sampling, using purposive and snowball sampling. This allowed the researcher an opportunity to choose respondents who best meet the purpose of the study. The major conclusions of the study are that Civics are aware of the need to redefine their role, though to date they have achieved very little in this regard. The perception is that Civics will continue to exist, and shift their focus to development work. The other role that Civics see themselves as playing is that of acting as watchdogs to government. This view is rejected by some people because of the close relationship that Civics have with the political parties. Civics are aligned to specific political parties, for example, both Civics (WECUSA and SANCO) who participated in this study are aligned to the African National Congress (ANC). In the local government elections, these Civics canvassed people to vote for the ANC. The findings of the study have also shown that Civics are playing a significant role in their communities. They are concerned with provision of basic services such as water, electricity, building of roads, schools and health facilities. The major challenge that still remains facing Civics is for them to redefine their role and the question of their alliance with political parties.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationNetshiswinzhe, R. B. (1996). <i>Civic associations in Khayelitsha : transition from politics of resistance to community development</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Department of Social Development. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/22440en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationNetshiswinzhe, Rembuluwani Bethuel. <i>"Civic associations in Khayelitsha : transition from politics of resistance to community development."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Department of Social Development, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/22440en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationNetshiswinzhe, R. 1996. Civic associations in Khayelitsha : transition from politics of resistance to community development. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Netshiswinzhe, Rembuluwani Bethuel AB - The new political dispensation gave way to much questioning of the importance of the organs of civil society, and the role they play in development of our society. Civic Associations are but one of such institutions of civil society, and this study seeks to explore the role they will continue to play in a post-apartheid South Africa (SA). Civics truly played a major role in bringing about democracy in our country. Now the political changes that have occurred forces Civics to redefine their role within a democratic society. Widespread speculations are that Civics will focus in development and/or that they will be watchdogs to government. This is a qualitative study and data was collected mainly through interviews (structured and unstructured) and use of secondary sources. The study was conducted in Khayelitsha in the period July to December 1995, before the local government elections. Two Civic organisations participated in this study, that is, Western Cape United Squatter Association (WECUSA) and South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) of Khayelitsha. The respondents were mainly members of the executive committees of the two organisations. The sample was drawn through non-probability sampling, using purposive and snowball sampling. This allowed the researcher an opportunity to choose respondents who best meet the purpose of the study. The major conclusions of the study are that Civics are aware of the need to redefine their role, though to date they have achieved very little in this regard. The perception is that Civics will continue to exist, and shift their focus to development work. The other role that Civics see themselves as playing is that of acting as watchdogs to government. This view is rejected by some people because of the close relationship that Civics have with the political parties. Civics are aligned to specific political parties, for example, both Civics (WECUSA and SANCO) who participated in this study are aligned to the African National Congress (ANC). In the local government elections, these Civics canvassed people to vote for the ANC. The findings of the study have also shown that Civics are playing a significant role in their communities. They are concerned with provision of basic services such as water, electricity, building of roads, schools and health facilities. The major challenge that still remains facing Civics is for them to redefine their role and the question of their alliance with political parties. DA - 1996 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 1996 T1 - Civic associations in Khayelitsha : transition from politics of resistance to community development TI - Civic associations in Khayelitsha : transition from politics of resistance to community development UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/22440 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/22440
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationNetshiswinzhe RB. Civic associations in Khayelitsha : transition from politics of resistance to community development. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Department of Social Development, 1996 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/22440en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Social Developmenten_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Humanitiesen_ZA
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherCommunity organization - South Africa - Khayelitshaen_ZA
dc.subject.otherBlacks - South Africa - Khayelitsha - Politics and governmenten_ZA
dc.subject.otherSocial Work Administrationen_ZA
dc.titleCivic associations in Khayelitsha : transition from politics of resistance to community developmenten_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
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dc.type.qualificationnameMSocScen_ZA
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