Beneficiary participation defined - a South Africa perspective
- Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Beneficiary participation , Housing , Housing policy
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/372614 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/81352 , uj:18817 , Citation: Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Beneficiary participation defined - a South Africa perspective.
- Description: Abstract: Beneficiaries’ participation is a rich concept that varies with its application and definition. The way participation is defined, depends on the context in which it occurs. For some scholars, it is a matter of principle; for others, a matter of practice; for even more it is an end in itself. Hence, in this paper a South Africa perspective on the definition of participation will be discussed in relation to subsidised low-income housing beneficiaries. The data used in this research were derived from secondary sources only; through a detailed review of related literature on the subject in order to meet the research objectives. The study is a South Africa perspective on the definition of participation. From the review of the extant literature, it was found that participation is a stereotyped word like children use Lego pieces. Like Lego pieces, the words fit arbitrarily together and support the most fanciful constructions. They have no content but do serve a function. As these words are separate from any context, they are ideal for manipulative purposes. Hence, it was found that ‘Participation’ belongs to this category of word. Therefore, because involvements in projects and other ventures gives people a better understanding of their interests and the interests of others, and, in some cases, brings them to see what would be best for the entire group, this study thus contribute to the body of knowledge in the conceptualisation of subsidised low-income beneficiary participation in South Africa.
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Beneficiary participation , Housing , Housing policy
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/372614 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/81352 , uj:18817 , Citation: Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Beneficiary participation defined - a South Africa perspective.
- Description: Abstract: Beneficiaries’ participation is a rich concept that varies with its application and definition. The way participation is defined, depends on the context in which it occurs. For some scholars, it is a matter of principle; for others, a matter of practice; for even more it is an end in itself. Hence, in this paper a South Africa perspective on the definition of participation will be discussed in relation to subsidised low-income housing beneficiaries. The data used in this research were derived from secondary sources only; through a detailed review of related literature on the subject in order to meet the research objectives. The study is a South Africa perspective on the definition of participation. From the review of the extant literature, it was found that participation is a stereotyped word like children use Lego pieces. Like Lego pieces, the words fit arbitrarily together and support the most fanciful constructions. They have no content but do serve a function. As these words are separate from any context, they are ideal for manipulative purposes. Hence, it was found that ‘Participation’ belongs to this category of word. Therefore, because involvements in projects and other ventures gives people a better understanding of their interests and the interests of others, and, in some cases, brings them to see what would be best for the entire group, this study thus contribute to the body of knowledge in the conceptualisation of subsidised low-income beneficiary participation in South Africa.
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An assessment of occupants’ expectation in the delivery of low-income housing in South Africa
- Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Housing subsidy beneficiaries , Housing , Low-income housing
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5324 , ISSN 9781405156486 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8235
- Description: Low-income housing provision has been a major focus of the government in postapartheid South Africa. While success can be noted, there is a growing concern on the housing expectations and satisfaction of the housing occupants. Utilizing postoccupancy survey conducted in four locations that had benefited from the government housing subsidy scheme, the research identifies how the expectations of the occupants of low-income housing can be met in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. The results from the post-occupancy survey revealed that most of the beneficiaries housing needs were not met, as a majority of the respondents informed that they had expected bigger units; however, when they were allocated the houses, the expectation was not met. Though, a major obstacle while the respondents expectation was not met pointed toward the lack of consultation between the Department of Human Settlement and the occupants. A comparison is also made to ascertain the correlation between meeting of occupants' expectation and the maintenance of the houses. It is suggested that the Department of Human Settlement should conduct occupants need assessment on future housing project to be developed and on a consistence basis should employ post-occupancy survey to inform, improve and guarantee the expectation and housing satisfaction of the beneficiaries of subsidised housing units in South Africa.
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Housing subsidy beneficiaries , Housing , Low-income housing
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5324 , ISSN 9781405156486 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8235
- Description: Low-income housing provision has been a major focus of the government in postapartheid South Africa. While success can be noted, there is a growing concern on the housing expectations and satisfaction of the housing occupants. Utilizing postoccupancy survey conducted in four locations that had benefited from the government housing subsidy scheme, the research identifies how the expectations of the occupants of low-income housing can be met in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. The results from the post-occupancy survey revealed that most of the beneficiaries housing needs were not met, as a majority of the respondents informed that they had expected bigger units; however, when they were allocated the houses, the expectation was not met. Though, a major obstacle while the respondents expectation was not met pointed toward the lack of consultation between the Department of Human Settlement and the occupants. A comparison is also made to ascertain the correlation between meeting of occupants' expectation and the maintenance of the houses. It is suggested that the Department of Human Settlement should conduct occupants need assessment on future housing project to be developed and on a consistence basis should employ post-occupancy survey to inform, improve and guarantee the expectation and housing satisfaction of the beneficiaries of subsidised housing units in South Africa.
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Adopting innovative methods in the Ghanaian construction industry
- Eyiah-Botwe, E., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Eyiah-Botwe, E. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Barriers , Housing , Modern method of construction
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/216984 , uj:21581 , Citation: Eyiah-Botwe, E., Aigbavboa, C.O & Thwala, W.D. 2016. Adopting innovative methods in the Ghanaian construction industry.
- Description: Abstract: Increased demand for building infrastructure delivery advocates for innovative construction methods. This paper examines the concept and application of Modern Method of Construction used in the South-West UK, and the Innovative Building Technologies in South Africa. It assesses the methods, current use, off-site manufacturing; identifies and evaluates aspects of the construction process typically used with the aim of identifying and analysing the barriers and merits for the adoption in the Ghanaian construction industry. The research design adopts a qualitative method and case study of two housing projects as part of a broader study to determine an appropriate innovative construction method to meet project targets of time, cost, quality and improved delivery for the Ghanaian industry. The study finds; convenience; speed; reduced cost and improved delivery as the key success factors though there is less than 5% use of the innovative methods in the entire sector for mainly repetitive housing, schools and hospital projects. Negative end-users perception of building quality and low satisfaction; less government intervention through education; promotion; availability of off-site contractors and materials were also the barriers identified. Management contract is adopted in most cases hence the risk transferred to the management contractors. Lessons learnt are outlined and recommendation made for government action plans to mitigate the barriers during its implementation in the Ghanaian construction industry.
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- Authors: Eyiah-Botwe, E. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Barriers , Housing , Modern method of construction
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/216984 , uj:21581 , Citation: Eyiah-Botwe, E., Aigbavboa, C.O & Thwala, W.D. 2016. Adopting innovative methods in the Ghanaian construction industry.
- Description: Abstract: Increased demand for building infrastructure delivery advocates for innovative construction methods. This paper examines the concept and application of Modern Method of Construction used in the South-West UK, and the Innovative Building Technologies in South Africa. It assesses the methods, current use, off-site manufacturing; identifies and evaluates aspects of the construction process typically used with the aim of identifying and analysing the barriers and merits for the adoption in the Ghanaian construction industry. The research design adopts a qualitative method and case study of two housing projects as part of a broader study to determine an appropriate innovative construction method to meet project targets of time, cost, quality and improved delivery for the Ghanaian industry. The study finds; convenience; speed; reduced cost and improved delivery as the key success factors though there is less than 5% use of the innovative methods in the entire sector for mainly repetitive housing, schools and hospital projects. Negative end-users perception of building quality and low satisfaction; less government intervention through education; promotion; availability of off-site contractors and materials were also the barriers identified. Management contract is adopted in most cases hence the risk transferred to the management contractors. Lessons learnt are outlined and recommendation made for government action plans to mitigate the barriers during its implementation in the Ghanaian construction industry.
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Effective property management : a tool for sustainable social housing institutions
- Authors: Joynt, Ian
- Date: 2012-02-06
- Subjects: Housing , Real estate management
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:1998 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4352
- Description: M.Ing. , This dissertation proposes to develop a procedure for effective property management that ensures sustainable social housing institutions. The social housing institution is a relatively new concept in South Africa. This industry experiences many problems that include poor relationship management and the lack of tenant participation. This research has shown that effective property management practices alleviate certain of these restrictions of social housing. The solution of the dissertation is based on a procedure that follows five stages. This dissertation recommends that end-user education be investigated in further detail.
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- Authors: Joynt, Ian
- Date: 2012-02-06
- Subjects: Housing , Real estate management
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:1998 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4352
- Description: M.Ing. , This dissertation proposes to develop a procedure for effective property management that ensures sustainable social housing institutions. The social housing institution is a relatively new concept in South Africa. This industry experiences many problems that include poor relationship management and the lack of tenant participation. This research has shown that effective property management practices alleviate certain of these restrictions of social housing. The solution of the dissertation is based on a procedure that follows five stages. This dissertation recommends that end-user education be investigated in further detail.
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A framework for the opperationalisation of Build-to-Rent housing in Johannesburg, South Africa
- Kambarami, Kushinga, Gumbo, Trynos, Musakwa, Walter
- Authors: Kambarami, Kushinga , Gumbo, Trynos , Musakwa, Walter
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Housing , Build-to-rent , Public-Private Partnerships
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/483469 , uj:43879 , Citation: Kambarami, K., Gumbo, T. & Musakwa, W. 2021. A framework for the opperationalisation of Build-to-Rent housing in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: Build-to-Rent is an emerging long-term housing asset class and alternative housing product that is gaining popularity in the Europe, North America and Australia. Build-to-Rent is a high-end, long-term residential rental product, built and operated by specialist developers for a single institutional owner. This paper uses a summative content analysis approach to identify key stakeholders out of which a framework for the adoption of Build-to- Rent for the middle-income housing market in Johannesburg, South Africa is developed. The model is based on collaborative planning and systems dynamics approaches. A literature review of existing legislative and policy documents forms the basis of a key stakeholders’ register within South Africa’s existing institutional and legislative frameworks. This is followed by the proposal of the Collaborative-Integrated Operational Framework (CIOF) which may be adopted in order to mainstream Build-to-Rent in the Johannesburg housing sector. The findings demonstrate that there exists a well-established policy environment in South Africa, amenable to the adoption of Build-to-Rent in Johannesburg. The need for a collaborative planning approach, which fosters buy-in from all spheres of government and other stakeholders within the housing sector is further reinforced through the development of this framework.
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- Authors: Kambarami, Kushinga , Gumbo, Trynos , Musakwa, Walter
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Housing , Build-to-rent , Public-Private Partnerships
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/483469 , uj:43879 , Citation: Kambarami, K., Gumbo, T. & Musakwa, W. 2021. A framework for the opperationalisation of Build-to-Rent housing in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: Build-to-Rent is an emerging long-term housing asset class and alternative housing product that is gaining popularity in the Europe, North America and Australia. Build-to-Rent is a high-end, long-term residential rental product, built and operated by specialist developers for a single institutional owner. This paper uses a summative content analysis approach to identify key stakeholders out of which a framework for the adoption of Build-to- Rent for the middle-income housing market in Johannesburg, South Africa is developed. The model is based on collaborative planning and systems dynamics approaches. A literature review of existing legislative and policy documents forms the basis of a key stakeholders’ register within South Africa’s existing institutional and legislative frameworks. This is followed by the proposal of the Collaborative-Integrated Operational Framework (CIOF) which may be adopted in order to mainstream Build-to-Rent in the Johannesburg housing sector. The findings demonstrate that there exists a well-established policy environment in South Africa, amenable to the adoption of Build-to-Rent in Johannesburg. The need for a collaborative planning approach, which fosters buy-in from all spheres of government and other stakeholders within the housing sector is further reinforced through the development of this framework.
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The role of construction management in people's housing process in Ekurhuleni Metropolitan municipality
- Authors: Masitha, Mosa Mary
- Date: 2008-06-18T06:24:30Z
- Subjects: Housing , Construction industry management , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/364483 , uj:2942 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/636
- Description: Government policies have been misinterpreted, misunderstood as well as been misused; this has compromised the building industry especially when it comes to the Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and small – medium micro enterprises (SMMEs), policies within the construction industry. The Peoples Housing Process (PHP) is one of the various mechanisms used in the housing sector, by government in its endeavour to achieve the goals set in these policies. This study evaluated the PHP in relation to industry’s standards. The aim of the research was to determine the extend of damage in housing delivery construction practices caused by the PHP with insufficient construction management skills within the building industry as well as weighing such damages against the positive outcomes or the benefits achieved through this process. This study has discovered that although the People Housing Process can be used as a social mode to empower communities, it does not conform to the set building standards. The study further discovered that PHP compromises both the quality and cost of houses as well as delaying the housing delivery process. , Mr. Didibhuku Thwala Mr. Ferdi Fester
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- Authors: Masitha, Mosa Mary
- Date: 2008-06-18T06:24:30Z
- Subjects: Housing , Construction industry management , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/364483 , uj:2942 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/636
- Description: Government policies have been misinterpreted, misunderstood as well as been misused; this has compromised the building industry especially when it comes to the Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and small – medium micro enterprises (SMMEs), policies within the construction industry. The Peoples Housing Process (PHP) is one of the various mechanisms used in the housing sector, by government in its endeavour to achieve the goals set in these policies. This study evaluated the PHP in relation to industry’s standards. The aim of the research was to determine the extend of damage in housing delivery construction practices caused by the PHP with insufficient construction management skills within the building industry as well as weighing such damages against the positive outcomes or the benefits achieved through this process. This study has discovered that although the People Housing Process can be used as a social mode to empower communities, it does not conform to the set building standards. The study further discovered that PHP compromises both the quality and cost of houses as well as delaying the housing delivery process. , Mr. Didibhuku Thwala Mr. Ferdi Fester
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Assessment of structural quality of houses delivered through the people's housing process in South Africa
- Authors: Ogunfiditimi, Olaosebikan
- Date: 2010-03-10T06:20:26Z
- Subjects: Housing , Housing policy , Structural analysis (Engineering) , Engineering standards , Construction industry quality control , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6652 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3059
- Description: M.Tech. , South African government is one of the countries in the world that has delivered the highest number of houses to the poor through various delivery mechanisms to fulfill her vision to adequate housing for all as reflected in the National Housing Policy framework. Since 1994, about One Million Eight Hundred and Seventy Seven Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty Eight (1 877 958) houses has been delivered. People’s Housing Process is a state-assisted, self help housing programme and about 3% of the total houses built were delivered through the PHP housing delivery programme. The Government’s goal is, subject to fiscal affordability, to increase housing delivery on a sustainable basis to a peak level of 350 000 units per annum until the housing backlog is overcome (South Africa’s National Housing code policy, 2000:5). The government focused on quantitative housing delivery with qualitative shortcomings. However the focus has now shifted to the quality of the end product delivered. Defects in houses manifest themselves primarily through cracking, dampness, detachment, and water leakages. Defects may be patent or latent, and could be discovered through checking, observations and tests. This research work is a study of structural qualities of houses delivered through PHP. The study investigated the causes of structural inadequacies in PHP houses focusing in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. The findings show that different types of structural defects occurred in houses delivered through PHP scheme, these defects include roof leakages, cracks in walls, wall not being straight and defects in roof trusses. The cause of these defects was as a result of poor quality control mechanism put in place by the Department of Housing.
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- Authors: Ogunfiditimi, Olaosebikan
- Date: 2010-03-10T06:20:26Z
- Subjects: Housing , Housing policy , Structural analysis (Engineering) , Engineering standards , Construction industry quality control , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6652 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3059
- Description: M.Tech. , South African government is one of the countries in the world that has delivered the highest number of houses to the poor through various delivery mechanisms to fulfill her vision to adequate housing for all as reflected in the National Housing Policy framework. Since 1994, about One Million Eight Hundred and Seventy Seven Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty Eight (1 877 958) houses has been delivered. People’s Housing Process is a state-assisted, self help housing programme and about 3% of the total houses built were delivered through the PHP housing delivery programme. The Government’s goal is, subject to fiscal affordability, to increase housing delivery on a sustainable basis to a peak level of 350 000 units per annum until the housing backlog is overcome (South Africa’s National Housing code policy, 2000:5). The government focused on quantitative housing delivery with qualitative shortcomings. However the focus has now shifted to the quality of the end product delivered. Defects in houses manifest themselves primarily through cracking, dampness, detachment, and water leakages. Defects may be patent or latent, and could be discovered through checking, observations and tests. This research work is a study of structural qualities of houses delivered through PHP. The study investigated the causes of structural inadequacies in PHP houses focusing in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. The findings show that different types of structural defects occurred in houses delivered through PHP scheme, these defects include roof leakages, cracks in walls, wall not being straight and defects in roof trusses. The cause of these defects was as a result of poor quality control mechanism put in place by the Department of Housing.
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An analysis of the low cost housing policy in South Africa
- Radikeledi, Lefentse Cuitzen
- Authors: Radikeledi, Lefentse Cuitzen
- Date: 2009-04-28T09:23:42Z
- Subjects: Housing , Housing policy (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8315 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2443
- Description: M.A.
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- Authors: Radikeledi, Lefentse Cuitzen
- Date: 2009-04-28T09:23:42Z
- Subjects: Housing , Housing policy (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8315 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2443
- Description: M.A.
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Sustainable low-cost housing - a review of three low-cost housing developments in Gauteng Province
- Rosenberger, Ingrid Katherine
- Authors: Rosenberger, Ingrid Katherine
- Date: 2009-02-05T07:15:32Z
- Subjects: Housing , Sustainable development
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8101 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2029
- Description: M.Sc. , The social and environmental effects of inequitable development programmes inherited by South Africa’s new dispensation are aggravated by a substantial housing backlog. Tenure security and slow land release for development has motivated land invasions and the development of informal settlements. Subsequent environmental degradation in affected areas is mainly due to the lack of basic infrastructure and services including energy supply, water, sanitation, and waste management facilities. The Housing Act of 1997 has provided the means for developing housing delivery and township upgrade programmes aimed at addressing such problems. In light of South Africa’s Constitution (1996), the National Environmental Management Act (1998) and the Habitat Agenda (1996), the importance of environmentally sensitive and sustainable housing developments has been highlighted. However, socio-political pressure to address the housing backlog may demand a compromise in sustainability criteria over the long term, in order to achieve the shorter-term transformation targets. Within the context of South Africa’s transformation objectives, a question has developed about the extent to which low-cost townships are meeting sustainability criteria. This dissertation contributes towards answering the above question; three housing projects in Gauteng were selected and reviewed. For each project, the ecological risks, social sensitivity, economic stability, and available technology were analysed. The analysis indicated that in all three cases, the projects did not meet all defined sustainability criteria, concluding that under current conditions they are unlikely to be sustainable over the long-term. Factors that influenced the projects’ sustainability potential included the geographical location of each project, compliance with landuse development objectives, the township approval process, views of interested and affected parties, ecological sensitivity, and availability of resources and infrastructure. In order to improve housing delivery, the study further concluded that the process for housing and service provision should be more efficient, low-cost developments should be adequately addressed in landuse development strategies, improved communication between role-players and stakeholders including government departments is required, and alternative and affordable technologies should be considered, with the associated training and awareness for sustainable environmental management.
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- Authors: Rosenberger, Ingrid Katherine
- Date: 2009-02-05T07:15:32Z
- Subjects: Housing , Sustainable development
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8101 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2029
- Description: M.Sc. , The social and environmental effects of inequitable development programmes inherited by South Africa’s new dispensation are aggravated by a substantial housing backlog. Tenure security and slow land release for development has motivated land invasions and the development of informal settlements. Subsequent environmental degradation in affected areas is mainly due to the lack of basic infrastructure and services including energy supply, water, sanitation, and waste management facilities. The Housing Act of 1997 has provided the means for developing housing delivery and township upgrade programmes aimed at addressing such problems. In light of South Africa’s Constitution (1996), the National Environmental Management Act (1998) and the Habitat Agenda (1996), the importance of environmentally sensitive and sustainable housing developments has been highlighted. However, socio-political pressure to address the housing backlog may demand a compromise in sustainability criteria over the long term, in order to achieve the shorter-term transformation targets. Within the context of South Africa’s transformation objectives, a question has developed about the extent to which low-cost townships are meeting sustainability criteria. This dissertation contributes towards answering the above question; three housing projects in Gauteng were selected and reviewed. For each project, the ecological risks, social sensitivity, economic stability, and available technology were analysed. The analysis indicated that in all three cases, the projects did not meet all defined sustainability criteria, concluding that under current conditions they are unlikely to be sustainable over the long-term. Factors that influenced the projects’ sustainability potential included the geographical location of each project, compliance with landuse development objectives, the township approval process, views of interested and affected parties, ecological sensitivity, and availability of resources and infrastructure. In order to improve housing delivery, the study further concluded that the process for housing and service provision should be more efficient, low-cost developments should be adequately addressed in landuse development strategies, improved communication between role-players and stakeholders including government departments is required, and alternative and affordable technologies should be considered, with the associated training and awareness for sustainable environmental management.
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Going up: vertical solutions to an unsustainable city
- Authors: Shill, Daniel
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Housing , Rental housing , Architectural design
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/293489 , uj:31912
- Description: Abstract: Please refer to full text to view abstract. , M.Tech. (Architecture)
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- Authors: Shill, Daniel
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Housing , Rental housing , Architectural design
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/293489 , uj:31912
- Description: Abstract: Please refer to full text to view abstract. , M.Tech. (Architecture)
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Housing as a basic human right : a reflection on South Africa
- Sobantu, Mziwandile, Zulu, Nqobile, Maphosa, Ntandoyenkosi
- Authors: Sobantu, Mziwandile , Zulu, Nqobile , Maphosa, Ntandoyenkosi
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Housing , Human rights , Housing delivery
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/395567 , uj:32805 , Citation: Sobantu, M., Zulu, N. & Maphosa, N. 2019. Housing as a basic human right : a reflection on South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: This paper reflects on human rights in the post-apartheid South Africa housing context from a social development lens. The Constitution guarantees access to adequate housing as a basic human right, a pre-requisite for individuals’, families’ and communities’ optimum development. Without the other related socio-economic rights, provision of access to housing is limited in its service delivery. We argue that housing rights are inseparable from the broader human rights discourse and social development endeavours underway in the country. While government has made much progress through RDP housing, the reality of informal settlements and backyard shacks continues to undermine the human rights prospects of the urban poor. Forced evictions undermine some poor citizens’ human rights leading courts to play an active role in enforcing housing and human rights through establishing a jurisprudence that invariably advances a social development agenda. The authors argue that the post-1994 government needs to galvanise the citizenship of the urban poor through development oriented housing delivery.
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- Authors: Sobantu, Mziwandile , Zulu, Nqobile , Maphosa, Ntandoyenkosi
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Housing , Human rights , Housing delivery
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/395567 , uj:32805 , Citation: Sobantu, M., Zulu, N. & Maphosa, N. 2019. Housing as a basic human right : a reflection on South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: This paper reflects on human rights in the post-apartheid South Africa housing context from a social development lens. The Constitution guarantees access to adequate housing as a basic human right, a pre-requisite for individuals’, families’ and communities’ optimum development. Without the other related socio-economic rights, provision of access to housing is limited in its service delivery. We argue that housing rights are inseparable from the broader human rights discourse and social development endeavours underway in the country. While government has made much progress through RDP housing, the reality of informal settlements and backyard shacks continues to undermine the human rights prospects of the urban poor. Forced evictions undermine some poor citizens’ human rights leading courts to play an active role in enforcing housing and human rights through establishing a jurisprudence that invariably advances a social development agenda. The authors argue that the post-1994 government needs to galvanise the citizenship of the urban poor through development oriented housing delivery.
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Voluntary housing delivery: the contribution of partnerships to the success of a community-based organisation (WASSUP) in Diepsloot low-income community, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Authors: Sobantu, Mziwandile
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Housing , Partnerships , Public-private partnerships
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/407440 , uj:34296 , Citation: Sobantu, M., Nel, H. 2019: Voluntary housing delivery: the contribution of partnerships to the success of a community-based organisation (WASSUP) in Diepsloot low-income community, Johannesburg, South Africa. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15270/52-2-740.
- Description: Abstract: South Africa continues to face a persistent housing challenge. This article examines the success of a housing partnership initiated by WASSUP, a housing-based voluntary organisation operating in Diepsloot, a low-income community north of Johannesburg. Findings showed that from its inception the organisation had gained grassroots support, because it targeted the felt housing maintenance needs of the community. Local leadership and other non-profit organisations (NPOs) in the community developed a sense of ownership, as they were involved in defining the relevant needs and the establishment of WASSUP. The authors recommend purposeful support for housing partnerships through financial and advisory support, among other aspects.
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- Authors: Sobantu, Mziwandile
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Housing , Partnerships , Public-private partnerships
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/407440 , uj:34296 , Citation: Sobantu, M., Nel, H. 2019: Voluntary housing delivery: the contribution of partnerships to the success of a community-based organisation (WASSUP) in Diepsloot low-income community, Johannesburg, South Africa. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15270/52-2-740.
- Description: Abstract: South Africa continues to face a persistent housing challenge. This article examines the success of a housing partnership initiated by WASSUP, a housing-based voluntary organisation operating in Diepsloot, a low-income community north of Johannesburg. Findings showed that from its inception the organisation had gained grassroots support, because it targeted the felt housing maintenance needs of the community. Local leadership and other non-profit organisations (NPOs) in the community developed a sense of ownership, as they were involved in defining the relevant needs and the establishment of WASSUP. The authors recommend purposeful support for housing partnerships through financial and advisory support, among other aspects.
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Revisiting gender and housing : housing as seen through the eyes of women in social rental housing in Gauteng, South Africa
- Authors: Sobantu, Mziwandile
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Gender , Housing , Housing delivery
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/430482 , uj:37108 , DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.15270/52-2-790 , Citation: Sobantu, M. 2020. Revisiting gender and housing : housing as seen through the eyes of women in social rental housing in Gauteng, South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: Across time and place housing has played a central role in building families and communities as well as shaping the social and economic fabric of society. Hohmann (2013) posits that because of their role in the social and economic development of societies, professions such as social work, law and engineering are increasingly attracting interest in housing discourse and practice. In South Africa the African National Congress-led government has made huge strides in providing mass housing since 1994. However, many criticisms have been directed against the way in which it has been implementing the individual housing subsidy programme, popularly known as the RDP, which was later replaced by the Breaking New Ground (BNG) in 2004 (Noyoo & Sobantu, 2019; Sobantu, Zulu & Maphosa, 2019). Since the BNG was implemented, not much perceptible progress has not been realised in terms of improved housing access for women and other vulnerable populations (Pithouse, 2009; Noyoo & Sobantu, 2019; Sobantu, 2019; Sobantu et al., 2019). Among other criticisms, Fish (2003:405) points out that the RDP housing programme was “not appropriately geared to address the needs of female-headed households…[and] ignores the demographic data that 20-45 per cent of households in informal settlements are women.” Gender blindness in providing social welfare services such as housing assumes that men and women have equal opportunities to access housing and that they also experience housing or lack of it in a similar way. This paper examines the meaning and the importance of housing from the empirical perspectives of women who are beneficiaries of social rental housing in South Africa.
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- Authors: Sobantu, Mziwandile
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Gender , Housing , Housing delivery
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/430482 , uj:37108 , DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.15270/52-2-790 , Citation: Sobantu, M. 2020. Revisiting gender and housing : housing as seen through the eyes of women in social rental housing in Gauteng, South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: Across time and place housing has played a central role in building families and communities as well as shaping the social and economic fabric of society. Hohmann (2013) posits that because of their role in the social and economic development of societies, professions such as social work, law and engineering are increasingly attracting interest in housing discourse and practice. In South Africa the African National Congress-led government has made huge strides in providing mass housing since 1994. However, many criticisms have been directed against the way in which it has been implementing the individual housing subsidy programme, popularly known as the RDP, which was later replaced by the Breaking New Ground (BNG) in 2004 (Noyoo & Sobantu, 2019; Sobantu, Zulu & Maphosa, 2019). Since the BNG was implemented, not much perceptible progress has not been realised in terms of improved housing access for women and other vulnerable populations (Pithouse, 2009; Noyoo & Sobantu, 2019; Sobantu, 2019; Sobantu et al., 2019). Among other criticisms, Fish (2003:405) points out that the RDP housing programme was “not appropriately geared to address the needs of female-headed households…[and] ignores the demographic data that 20-45 per cent of households in informal settlements are women.” Gender blindness in providing social welfare services such as housing assumes that men and women have equal opportunities to access housing and that they also experience housing or lack of it in a similar way. This paper examines the meaning and the importance of housing from the empirical perspectives of women who are beneficiaries of social rental housing in South Africa.
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