Problem identification and issue identification is the first step in the policy-making cycle. Study the comments on the City of Cape Town Streets, Public Places and the Prevention of Noise Nuisances: Amendment By-law, 2021 and identify the problem or issue it attempts to address.
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The amendments, which are now gazetted and are law, now uniquely require that alternative accommodation be offered and ensure that people sleeping and camping overnight in public places is no longer classified as an automatic offence if no other choice is available to a person. The City says the amendments effectively decriminalise this conduct where no alternative is available while ensuring that every intervention of the City is oriented towards assisting people in moving off the streets. The law will take its course only after the refusal of shelter and social assistance.
Hill-Lewis said: “Cape Town must be, first and foremost, a caring city that always tries first to help people off the streets. No person should live on the streets. This is unsafe, unhealthy and undignified. Accepting sustainable solutions off the streets is the best choice for dignity, health and well-being. Our city’s public places serve important social, community and economic purposes and must be open and available to all. No person can reserve a public space exclusively theirs while indefinitely refusing all shelter and social assistance offers.
“It is not an offence to sleep on the streets if you do not have a choice. Only after refusing offers of shelter and social assistance should the law take its course as a necessary last resort deterrent for the sustainable management of public places and courts, and prosecutors must ensure that rehabilitation is favoured over punitive fines and imprisonment wherever it is to do so in matters relating to prohibited conduct in public places,” said Hill-Lewis (NEWS 24, 12 February 2023)
1. Understanding the Case: Begin by thoroughly understanding the details and context of the case study. Identify the main characters, events, and key issues involved.
2. Research and Background Information: Research to gather relevant background information about the case. This may include historical context, theoretical frameworks, and previous studies related to similar cases.
3. Data Collection: Collect data through various methods such as interviews, observations, surveys, documents, and archival records. Ensure that the data collected is comprehensive and relevant to the research questions or objectives of the case study.
4. Analysis of Data: Analyse the collected data using appropriate qualitative or quantitative methods. Look for patterns, themes, and relationships within the data that can provide insights into the case.
5. Interpretation of Findings: Interpret the case study's findings to the research questions or objectives. Consider the implications of the findings and how they contribute to the understanding of the case.
6. Drawing Conclusions: Based on the analysis and interpretation of the data, draw conclusions that address the main issues or questions posed by the case study. Reflect on the significance of the findings and any lessons learned from the case.
7. Presentation of the Case Study: Present the case study in a clear and organized manner, using appropriate formats such as written reports, presentations, or multimedia presentations. Provide sufficient detail and evidence to support your analysis and conclusions.
8. Reflection and Critical Analysis: Reflect on the strengths and limitations of the case study methodology, including any biases or ethical considerations. Engage in
