‘African Charter to accelerate implementation of District Development Model’: Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

South Africa’s signing of the African Charter on the Values and Principles of Decentralisation, Local Governance and Local Development will help to accelerate the implementation of the District Development Model.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma said the Charter would also strengthen the collaboration of the three spheres to work as one government serving the diverse needs of society.

The Minister made the remarks during the signing and launch of the African Charter in Durban on Wednesday.

“We are also confident that this Charter will assist us to illuminate the way towards progressive Pan-Africanism, by fostering exchanges and collaboration amongst our local governments,” she said.

She reiterated that the South African government remained committed to the African Agenda. These include strengthening of the African Union and supporting efforts to promote democracy, peace, stability, and development in our Continent, she said.

“We look forward to inviting all of