This article assesses the current municipal re-demarcation process in local government, focusing on the Malamulele area, which was previously under Thulamela Municipality. The challenges posed in Collis Chabane Local Municipal (CCLM), established in 2016, are evaluated. It is noted that the existing boundaries of Malamulele and Vuwani areas were demarcated in such a way that the division failed to cater to the needs of the surrounding communities and to follow complex social boundaries. Limited research has been conducted on this subject in the CCLM.
This study aims to assess the procedure followed during the re-demarcation process in the Malamulele area. An exploratory case study research design was used while adopting a qualitative research approach. Key informant interviews (KIIs), applying face-to-face interviews (FFIs), and using a semi-structured technique for data collection were carried out with 30 participants. Thi