Public-private partnership projects in the construction of public schools in South Africa: A case study of the greater-Sehkukhune district municipality in Limpopo

Abstract

This study is focused on public-private partnership projects in the construction of public schools infrastructure in South Africa: A case study in the Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality (GSDM) in Limpopo. The primary objective of the study was to determine whether public-private partnerships (PPPs) can accelerate the construction of public schools infrastructure in the Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality. The secondary objectives of the study were to forward a theoretical analysis on public-private partnerships, to forward an analysis on the legal framework of public-private partnerships in South Africa, to forward research methodology in the construction of public schools infrastructure in South Africa through public-private partnerships, to forward data presentation, analysis and interpretation of results on public-private partnerships in the construction of public schools infrastructure in South Africa and also to forward research findings, conclusion and recommendations on public-private partnerships in the construction of public schools infrastructure in South Africa. These research objectives are directly linked to the composition of chapters.