South Africa

MSA / MSA17

Formally: Local Government: Municipal Systems Act

Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, No. 32 of 2000 (ss. 19-25); Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, No. 117 of 1998; Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (s. 195)

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Sunshine Score: 58/100 (moderate)
58/100

Sunshine Score

58/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
Advance Notice 3 days, online posting required
Public Comment Required, written accepted
Closed Sessions 4 permitted categories
Minutes Required, online posting required
Recording Not required
Remote Participation Not allowed
Enforcement Voidable, legislature exempt

Agenda & Notice Requirements

Regular Meetings
3 days

Online posting: Required

Public Participation

Public Comment
Required
Written Comment
Allowed

Virtual Meetings

Member Remote Participation
Not allowed
Public Remote Comment
Not allowed

Closed Sessions

Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances

Permitted Categories

Meeting Minutes

Minutes Required
Yes

Online posting: Required

Content requirements: Minutes of council and committee meetings available for public inspection (Section 21A Municipal Systems Act).

Recording & Broadcast

Recording Required
No
Broadcast Required
No

Enforcement

Violation Effect
Voidable
Enforcement Body
High Court (PAJA review)

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The specific rules for South Africa may differ from this general description. Consult the full statute for details.