QUESTION 1 (20 Marks)

Imagine you are the advisor to the Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipalitys Executive mayor. Conduct a critical analysis of local government, as the Constitutionally mandated driver of development and service delivery and advise the executive mayor how the Joburg Metro may play a role, to ensure that sustainable food security may be promoted in the Metro. Support your answer with food security context-specific examples.

QUESTION 2 (20 Marks)

In the above narrative, mention is made of food security and the role of provincial government to design policy with a view toward ensuring sustainable food security interventions. Postulate how Gautengs political parties and politicians as actors in the policy making process, may influence an important societal need such as food security.