S. 152 (1) (e) of the Constitution requires local government to "encourage the involvement of communities and community organisations in the matters of local government."
Isigaba 152 (1) (e) soMthethosisekelo siphoqa ukuthi ohulumeni basekhaya "bagqugquzele ukuzibandakanya kwemiphakathi kanye nezinhlangano zomphakathi odabeni lohulumeni basekhaya."