Assessing the implementation of the eThekwini Municipality’s military veterans policy

Abstract

The study was premised on understanding the implementation of the eThekwini Municipal Military Veteran Policy in 2018. The Military Veterans Policy (MVP) aims to help improve the quality of life of Military Veterans and their dependents so that they may realize socio-economic advances years after their role in fighting for democracy ended. Hence, this study aimed to assess the implementation of the eThekwini Military Veterans Policy within the eThekwini Municipality. A qualitative research design based on an interpretive paradigm has been applied for this study using a Critical Theory approach. Arising from the analysed data, a significant discovery revealed insight into who a military veteran is, as well as insight into the issues affecting the implementation of the eThekwini Military Veterans Policy, including insights into who a military veteran is and furthermore, an understanding of the implementation of the eThekwini Military Veterans Policy in the eThekwini Municipality. Additionally, there has been deliberation on the areas of significant weaknesses and ways the eThekwini Municipality can improve their relationship with military veterans in the area. The study offered informed recommendations, prospects for future research, and some conclusions based on the study objectives.