What is the Machinery of Government?
π️ 1. What is the “Machinery of Government ”? * Refers to how government is structured and operates * Includes: * Departments * Ministries πΏπ¦ 2. Three Spheres of Government South Africa has 3 interconnected spheres (not separate): 1. National Government * Makes laws and national policies * Led by the President and Cabinet 2. Provincial Government * Implements national policies at provincial level * Focus: health, education, housing 3. Local Government (Municipalities) * Closest to the people * Provides: * Water * Electricity * Sanitation * Local roads π Key idea: They must cooperate, not compete. --- ⚖️ 3. Separation of Powers Government power is divided into: Legislature (Parliament) * Makes laws * Oversees the executive Executive (President & Ministers) * Implements laws and policies Judiciary (Courts) * Interprets laws * Ensures justice and constitutionality π Prevents abuse of power --- π§© 4. Structure of the Executive *...