Abstract
D.Litt et Phil.
The departure point of this research is that the emergence of a system of
intergovernmental relations will have direct and profound implications for the
development of the country as a whole, as well as providing an additional dimension to
the understanding of the approach to development in South Africa. A sound academic
understanding of the nature of development in this country will therefore have no choice
but to take into account the structures and processes which the major role-player
(government) makes use of to facilitate and implement development ...