, GGH3702 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DUE 26 August
2024 ; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted
solutions and explanations.
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.
Critique of the Statement
1. Historical Context:
South Africa's settlement patterns were deeply influenced
by apartheid policies, which entrenched racial segregation
and economic disparities. The legacy of these policies is
evident in many urban and rural areas, where historically
disadvantaged communities are often relegated to under-
resourced areas.
The statement assumes that these historical patterns have
remained static and that current interventions have been
insufficient. While it is true that some areas still reflect
these historical divisions, there have been efforts post-
apartheid to address these issues through policies like the
Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) and
the National Development Plan (NDP).
ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DUE 26 August
2024 ; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted
solutions and explanations.
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.
Critique of the Statement
1. Historical Context:
South Africa's settlement patterns were deeply influenced
by apartheid policies, which entrenched racial segregation
and economic disparities. The legacy of these policies is
evident in many urban and rural areas, where historically
disadvantaged communities are often relegated to under-
resourced areas.
The statement assumes that these historical patterns have
remained static and that current interventions have been
insufficient. While it is true that some areas still reflect
these historical divisions, there have been efforts post-
apartheid to address these issues through policies like the
Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) and
the National Development Plan (NDP).
