Full List of Local Government Functions

Local Government Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:
The Constitution states the local municipalities are responsible for the following:
beaches and amusement facilities
billboards and the display of advertisements in public places
cemeteries, funeral parlours and crematoria
cleansing
control of public nuisances
control of undertakings that sell liquor to the public
facilities for the accommodation, care and burial of animals
fencing and fences
licensing of dogs
licensing and control of undertakings that sell food to the public
local amenities
local sport facilities
markets
municipal abattoirs
municipal parks and recreation
municipal roads
noise pollution
pounds
public places
refuse removal, refuse dumps and solid waste disposal
street trading
street lighting
traffic and parking.