DVA3706 ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 01 2025 Section A - Essay question Since 1994, South Africa has identified several strategies to address the injustices created by its colonial and apartheid past. Among the various strategies adopted by the government, ru

DVA3706 ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 01 2025 Section A - Essay question Since 1994, South Africa has identified several strategies to address the injustices created by its colonial and apartheid past. Among the various strategies adopted by the government, rural development has always taken centre stage - to transform the country’s political, social, economic, and environmental challenges. Based on this statement, write an essay in which you evaluate the evolution of rural development in South Africa (50 marks) In your discussion: - explain the concept of rural development. - discuss the significance of rural-urban interactions in rural development. - explain the contribution of land reform to rural development. - evaluate how rural development has since the dawn of democracy, contributed to sustainable rural livelihoods in South Africa NB: Your essay must be a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 7 pages (including the cover page, table of contents, and bibliography) Section B – Short Answer Questions In one paragraph, summarise … B.1. the article by Plaatjie (2020) to explain why rural development is a complex phenomenon. (10 marks) B. 2. any migration pattern dominating your local area. (10 marks) B. 3. the relevance of modernisation and dependency theories in rural development (10 marks) B. 4. why is it necessary to understand the concept of rural development through a decolonial perspective? (10 marks) B.5. sustainable development, green economy, and green grabbing as well as their significance in rural development (10 marks) (Section B= 50 marks)