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Monama, Sakiel Albert
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Modelling the Implications of Covid-19 Pandemic on Healthcare Access in Rural South Africa: Appraising Sustainable Development Goal 3 Sawada, Loveness; Monama, Sakiel Albert
Publica: Jurnal Pemikiran Administrasi Negara Vol 16, No 2 (2024): Publica
Publisher : Department of Public Administration

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jpan.v16i2.34376

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Most studies have concentrated on the impacts of Covid-19 on socio-economic development. Despite this focus, there remains a significant gap in the literature, with limited exploration into how the Covid-19 pandemic has presented substantial challenges in rural South Africa, particularly concerning healthcare access, and how it has hindered progress towards the achievement of sustainable development goal 3 outlined in Agenda 2030. This paper seeks to analyse the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, which have created obstacles in the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of Agenda 2030, specifically goal 3, which aims to ensure healthy lives and well-being for all individuals across all age groups. The paper contends that the Covid-19 pandemic has presented formidable hurdles that have impeded healthcare access and advancement in numerous rural communities in South Africa. Currently, many rural regions appear to be falling behind in their efforts to guarantee healthy lives and improve societal well-being, as outlined in SDG 3 of Agenda 2030 and Sections 24 and 27 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (1996). This paper is primarily theoretical, drawing extensively from an examination of existing literature to establish its arguments, supported by a desk-based study that reinforces its position. The paper reveals that the Covid-19 pandemic has affected South Africa’s interim strategy to accomplish SDG 3, which aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all individuals by 2030, by necessitating a duplication of its budget and a reallocation of resources towards healthcare-related initiatives. In conclusion, the paper asserts that achieving universal good health and well-being (SDG 3) by 2030 is currently unfeasible and speculative for rural South Africa, given the country’s considerable distance to cover and numerous socio-economic challenges that are impeding progress. This paper recommends early strategic planning and innovative approaches from both public and private stakeholders to advance good health and well-being for all, thereby realising the objectives of SDG 3 of Agenda 2030.
The Role of Traditional Leadership in Rural Development in South Africa: An Analysis of the Dualistic Government System Monama, Sakiel Albert; Mokoele, Ngoako Johannes
Journal of Governance Risk Management Compliance and Sustainability Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): October Volume
Publisher : Center for Risk Management & Sustainability and RSF Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/jgrcs.v4i2.1943

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Rural areas in many developing countries face distinct development challenges that often require a nuanced understanding of local governance structures. In many rural areas, traditional leadership coexists with local government structures as custodians of governance, resulting in what can be termed a dualistic government system.  The dualistic government system is evident where traditional leadership operates alongside the modern democratic government structures, which were established in the post-apartheid era to provide effective service delivery. However, in some cases, there have been clashes between local governments and traditional leadership in attempting to provide service delivery in the land still under the custodianship of chieftains, which hindered the effective provision of service in most rural areas. This paper examines the role of traditional leadership in rural development by focusing on the dualistic government system prevalent in chieftain-controlled areas, using the case of Motantanyane Village in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The paper was based on a mixed-methods (qualitative and quantitative) research approach, with a sample of 86 participants who were sampled on the basis of purposive sampling and systematic sampling designs. Semi-structured questionnaires and unstructured interviews were used to collect qualitative and quantitative data. The findings showed that traditional leadership is a cornerstone of rural development and that their leadership is essential for bringing about constructive change and promoting development within their communities. The paper concluded that despite its flaws, traditional leadership continues to be important and relevant in rural communities today, especially regarding protecting social traditions, customs, and cultural values. The paper recommended that the role of traditional leadership be redefined in legislative frameworks and that it be involved in all facets of rural development decision-making to create more effective and inclusive development that addresses the issues of chieftain-controlled communities.
Modelling the Implications of Covid-19 Pandemic on Healthcare Access in Rural South Africa: Appraising Sustainable Development Goal 3 Sawada, Loveness; Monama, Sakiel Albert
Publica: Jurnal Pemikiran Administrasi Negara Vol. 16 No. 2 (2024): Publica
Publisher : Department of Public Administration

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jpan.v16i2.34376

Abstract

Most studies have concentrated on the impacts of Covid-19 on socio-economic development. Despite this focus, there remains a significant gap in the literature, with limited exploration into how the Covid-19 pandemic has presented substantial challenges in rural South Africa, particularly concerning healthcare access, and how it has hindered progress towards the achievement of sustainable development goal 3 outlined in Agenda 2030. This paper seeks to analyse the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, which have created obstacles in the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of Agenda 2030, specifically goal 3, which aims to ensure healthy lives and well-being for all individuals across all age groups. The paper contends that the Covid-19 pandemic has presented formidable hurdles that have impeded healthcare access and advancement in numerous rural communities in South Africa. Currently, many rural regions appear to be falling behind in their efforts to guarantee healthy lives and improve societal well-being, as outlined in SDG 3 of Agenda 2030 and Sections 24 and 27 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (1996). This paper is primarily theoretical, drawing extensively from an examination of existing literature to establish its arguments, supported by a desk-based study that reinforces its position. The paper reveals that the Covid-19 pandemic has affected South Africa’s interim strategy to accomplish SDG 3, which aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all individuals by 2030, by necessitating a duplication of its budget and a reallocation of resources towards healthcare-related initiatives. In conclusion, the paper asserts that achieving universal good health and well-being (SDG 3) by 2030 is currently unfeasible and speculative for rural South Africa, given the country’s considerable distance to cover and numerous socio-economic challenges that are impeding progress. This paper recommends early strategic planning and innovative approaches from both public and private stakeholders to advance good health and well-being for all, thereby realising the objectives of SDG 3 of Agenda 2030.
Co-Authors Mokoele, Ngoako Johannes Sawada, Loveness