enacted by the Western Cape Provincial Parliament

“ The local sphere of government in the Western Cape consists of municipalities established in terms of the national Constitution. The ability or right of a municipality to exercise its powers or perform its functions may not be compromised or impeded. ”

“ The Western Cape government, by legislative and other measures, must support and strengthen the capacity of municipalities to manage their own affairs, to exercise their powers and to perform their functions. ”

“ Provincial legislation must determine the different types of municipality to be established in the Western Cape, as defined by national legislation. (2)
The Western Cape government must establish municipalities in the Western Cape in a manner consistent with national legislation.
Monitoring of local government
54. ”