The Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act 3 (IRFA) of 2005 provides a framework for the national, provincial and local government spheres and all organs of state to facilitate coordination in the implementation of national policies and legislation, including the effective provision of services, and the achievement of strategic national priorities. As a result, numerous intergovernmental relations forums were established as required by the IRFA. However, the functionality of the intergovernmental relations forums raised concerns specifically at provincial and local spheres. Poor coordination between spheres of government creates the incapacity to implement national priorities and, consequently, leads to failure of the delivery of basic services. The question could rightfully be asked whether the national, provincial and local government nexus in the governance chain still promotes coordination and effective service delivery. The f