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Intergovernmental Relations and Cooperative Governance

This course explores how municipalities, provinces and national government coordinate through South Africa's system of cooperative governance, covering the Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act, district development model structures, provincial monitoring and support interventions, and section 139 processes. Participants learn to navigate multi-sphere planning, resolve jurisdictional disputes, and build productive working relationships across spheres of government.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the constitutional principles underpinning cooperative governance in South Africa.
  • Apply the Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act to structure joint planning forums.
  • Navigate district development model structures to align municipal and sector plans.
  • Distinguish between section 139 intervention types and their practical implications.
  • Resolve jurisdictional and service delivery disputes between spheres of government.
  • Build sustainable working relationships with provincial and national sector departments.

Course outline

  1. 01Cooperative Governance Principles
  2. 02Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act
  3. 03District Development Model
  4. 04Multi-Sphere Planning Forums
  5. 05Section 139 Interventions
  6. 06Provincial Monitoring and Support
  7. 07Resolving Jurisdictional Disputes
  8. 08Building Cross-Sphere Relationships

Who should attend

This course is designed for municipal managers, planners, provincial liaison officers and officials involved in intergovernmental planning and coordination forums.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026Durban2R10,000
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
14 to 15 Sep 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Dubai2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Lagos2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Harare2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Kampala2US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026Pretoria2R10,000
2 to 3 Nov 2026Cape Town2R10,000
16 to 17 Nov 2026Online2US$900
23 to 24 Nov 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Cairo2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Accra2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026Kigali2US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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