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GGH3702 Assignment 1 2024
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- GGH3702 (GGH3702)
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- University Of South Africa (Unisa)
GGH3702 1ssignment 1 2024
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GGH3702ASSIGNMENT 1 2024
D U E : 23 A U G U S T 2 0 2 4
SEMESTER 2 2024
, Question 1
South Africa is characterized by human settlement patterns that continue to mirror
pre- democratic structures, perpetuating poverty cycles. Critique this statement and
provide an analysis of current settlement patterns in your area of residence or your
closest town. (100)
General Guidelines for this essay:
This is a literature-based essay.
Read Chapter 8 of the NDP (Page 260-293). However, your essay should be based on
multiple academic sources such as journals and/or books, not just this document.
ESSAY
Introduction
South Africa’s human settlement patterns continue to reflect the deep-seated spatial
inequalities established during the apartheid era, with profound implications for social and
economic development. Despite the country’s transition to democracy in 1994, these
patterns persist, reinforcing poverty and limiting access to opportunities for many of its
citizens. The post-apartheid government has made significant efforts to redress these
inequalities through policies aimed at urban restructuring and equitable development.
However, the legacy of apartheid's spatial planning remains evident, and the challenges of
overcoming these historical injustices are formidable. We will look at the notion that South
Africa’s current settlement patterns mirror pre-democratic structures, exploring the extent to
which these patterns have evolved or remained static. As well as the settlement patterns in
a specific area, and emphasize the enduring legacy of apartheid-era planning and the
challenges it poses for achieving sustainable and inclusive development.
The foundation of South Africa’s human settlement patterns was laid during the colonial era
and solidified under apartheid, a system of institutionalized racial segregation that
profoundly shaped the country’s urban and rural landscapes. The apartheid regime
systematically designed settlement patterns to segregate racial groups, placing black,
colored, and Indian communities in underdeveloped, poorly serviced areas far from
economic opportunities.
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