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Paul Mudau

University of South Africa (UNISA)

P.O. Box 392

UNISA

Pretoria, Gauteng 0003

South Africa

SCHOLARLY PAPERS

25

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1,718

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3

Scholarly Papers (25)

1.

Decentralisation and Constitutionalism in Africa: A Comparative Analysis of South Africa and Zimbabwe

Mudau FP. 2019. Decentralisation and Constitutionalism in Africa: A Comparative Analysis of South Africa and Zimbabwe. LLM Mini-thesis, University of the Western Cape.
Number of pages: 142 Posted: 13 Mar 2021
Paul Mudau
University of South Africa (UNISA)
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Constitution, Constitutionalism, Decentralisation, Democracy, Devolution, Federalism, Human Rights, Independent Judiciary, Rule of Law, Separation of Powers, Supremacy of the Constitution, Unitary System

Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Exposed the Fragility of South Africa's Constitutional Democracy?

Mudau P ‘Has the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the fragility of South Africa’s constitutional democracy?’ 2020 AfricLaw
Number of pages: 5 Posted: 26 Jan 2021
Paul Mudau
University of South Africa (UNISA)
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constitutional democracy, COVID-19 pandemic, Disaster Management Act, lockdown regulations, National Disaster Management Centre

Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Exposed the Fragility of South Africa's Constitutional Democracy?

Number of pages: 5 Posted: 09 Apr 2021
Paul Mudau
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Downloads 84 (792,223)

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constitutional democracy, COVID-19 pandemic, Disaster Management Act, lockdown regulations, National Disaster Management Centre

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The Role of the African Charter on Values and Principles of Public Service and Administration in Promoting Good Governance in Africa: A Comparative Analysis on Uganda and South Africa

Mudau FP. 2017. The role of the African Charter on Values and Principles of Public Service and Administration in promoting good governance in Africa: A comparative analysis on Uganda and South Africa. LLM dissertation, University of Pretoria.
Number of pages: 70 Posted: 13 Mar 2021
Paul Mudau
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Downloads 187 (415,884)

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law, good governance, public administration, ethics, professionalism

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Constitutionalisation of Public Service and Administration in Africa

Number of pages: 4 Posted: 09 Apr 2021
Paul Mudau
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Downloads 140 (540,814)

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Public service; Public administration; Constitutionalism; Rule of law; Good governance; Democracy; Human Rights; Development

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The Challenges for Traditional Leadership in Lesotho's Local Government System

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Number of pages: 19 Posted: 18 Sep 2025 Last Revised: 22 May 2026
Paul Mudau and Aubrey Manthwa
University of South Africa (UNISA) and University of South Africa (UNISA)
Downloads 70 (970,490)

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Traditional Leadership, Local Government, Decentralisation, Democracy, Development

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Promoting Civic and Voter Education through the Use of Technological Systems during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa

22 African Human Rights Law Journal 108-138 (2022)
Number of pages: 31 Posted: 28 Jul 2022
Paul Mudau
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Downloads 67 (933,592)

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Civic and voter education; COVID-19 pandemic; digital rights; electoral democracy; election management body; digital divide; political participation; technological systems

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A Legal Analysis of Local Government's Housing Roles, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities In South Africa

Number of pages: 41 Posted: 12 Aug 2025
Paul Mudau
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Downloads 61 (970,490)

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Local Government, Housing, South Africa, Constitutional Law, Municipal Law, Right to Housing

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The Role of the African Charter on Values and Principles of Public Service and Administration in Promoting Good Governance

Number of pages: 20 Posted: 15 Aug 2022
Paul Mudau
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Downloads 59 (980,173)

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Good governance, human rights, implementation, professionalism, political will, public administration, public service ethics, rule of law

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The Implications of Food-Parcel Corruption for the Right to Food during the COVID-19 Pandemic in South Africa

Number of pages: 6 Posted: 28 Jul 2022
Paul Mudau
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Downloads 49 (1,086,013)
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the right to food, food-parcel corruption, COVID-19 pandemic, South Africa, urban poor, food insecurity, hunger

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adequacy, ESCR Committee, General Comment 4, ICESCR, local government, right to adequate housing, South Africa

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Women, Housing, and Well-Located Urban Land: Gender-Based Spatial Discrimination in South Africa

Number of pages: 6 Posted: 08 Sep 2025
Paul Mudau and Nomzomhle Kona
University of South Africa (UNISA) and University of South Africa (UNISA)
Downloads 40 (1,277,121)
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Free State High Court Compels the Provincial Government to Intervene in the Dysfunctional Ngwathe Local Municipality

Number of pages: 4 Posted: 06 Oct 2025
Paul Mudau
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Downloads 31 (1,372,601)
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Free State High Court, Ngwathe Local Municipality, Provincial Intervention

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Parallel Councils and Duplicate Management Teams: The Crisis in Thabazimbi Local Municipality

Number of pages: 4 Posted: 06 Oct 2025
Paul Mudau
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Downloads 30 (1,372,601)

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Parallel Councils, Duplicate Management Teams, Thabazimbi Local Municipality

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Reasons for the Low Voter Turnout in Lesotho's 2022 Elections

DOI: 10.20940/JAE/2023/v22i1a7
Number of pages: 21 Posted: 18 Sep 2025
Paul Mudau and Hoolo Nyane
University of South Africa (UNISA) and University of Limpopo
Downloads 28 (1,385,945)

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Voter Turnout, Lesotho 2022 Elections, Civic and Voter Education, Independent Electoral Commission, Electoral Participation, Constitution of Lesotho

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Declining Voter Turnout in South African Urban Areas

Number of pages: 4 Posted: 20 Apr 2026
Paul Mudau
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Downloads 26 (1,448,301)

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Voter turnout, Decline, South Africa

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The Significance of the 2025 G20 South Africa Summit on Local Governance

Number of pages: 4 Posted: 20 Apr 2026
Paul Mudau
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Downloads 21 (1,518,554)

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G20 South Africa Summit, Local Governance

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South Africa wants to Postpone Local Elections – An Unconstitutional and Out of Step Decision?

Number of pages: 5 Posted: 12 Nov 2025
Petronell Kruger and Paul Mudau
SAMRC/WITS Centre for Health Economics and University of South Africa (UNISA)
Downloads 21 (1,448,301)

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Covid-19, Local Government Elections, South Africa, Constitution, Right to Vote

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Fifth Time Lucky? Raila Odinga Targets Triumph in Kenya Presidential Elections

Number of pages: 4 Posted: 02 Dec 2025
Paul Mudau
University of South Africa (UNISA)
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Raila Odinga, William Ruto, 2022 Kenyan Elections

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digital platforms, youth representation, policy advocacy, local government, youth participation, participatory democracy, digital inclusion

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A Critical Analysis of Zimbabwe's Non-implementation of Constitutional Injunctions on Devolution

Number of pages: 26 Posted: 18 Sep 2025
Paul Mudau and Hoolo Nyane
University of South Africa (UNISA) and University of Limpopo
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Constitution, Devolution, Constitutionalism, Democracy, Rule of Law, Constitutional Supremacy, Zimbabwe

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A Rights-based Approach to Informal Street-Trading Challenges in Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality

Number of pages: 6 Posted: 18 Sep 2025
Paul Mudau and Nomzomhle Kona
University of South Africa (UNISA) and University of South Africa (UNISA)
Downloads 15 (1,518,554)

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Rights-based Approach, Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Informal Street-Trading

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How Surveillance Laws Shape Electoral Freedom in Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 6 Posted: 20 Apr 2026
Paul Mudau
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Downloads 8 (1,571,455)

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Communication surveillance, Elections, Freedoms

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The Ramifications of Communication Surveillance Laws on Human Rights Pertinent to Elections in Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 21 Posted: 20 Apr 2026
Paul Mudau
University of South Africa (UNISA)
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communication surveillance, democracy, digital rights, elections, human rights, political participation, Zimbabwe

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Community-based Approaches, Community-led Planning, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Rural Development, Spatial Equity

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Comment: Through the Looking Glass and Back: Conversations about the Future of Democracy and Democracy for the Future

MONT FLEUR CONVERSATIONS: Democracy and Development: Government by the People, for the People | 29 November – 2 December 2024
Posted: 04 Mar 2026
Paul Mudau
University of South Africa (UNISA)

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Democracy, Urbanisation