http://hdl.handle.net/10386/35 2013-06-19T07:16:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10386/871 Title: Mining companies and Local Economic and Social Development in the Greater Tubatse Municipal Area of Limpopo Province in South Africa Authors: Ramphele, Samuel Motlatso Abstract: The mining sector in South Africa has enjoyed decades of profiteering and unchecked neglect of developmental needs of surrounding communities. Most of the communities surrounding South African mines are therefore synonymous with social problems that include poverty, poor health, unemployment, adult illiteracy, poor housing, family disorganization and high influx of unaccompanied migrant labour. On the contrary, mining is presented as the paradigm of wealth in particular when dealing with gold and diamond mining, while its marketing conceals its terrible social and environmental consequences. However mining is responsible for such impacts and many others. This study looks at the socio-economic impact of mining on community development in Greater Tubatse Municipal area located in Limpopo Province, South Africa. From the interviews conducted and questionnaires administered to sampled community members and workers of the platinum mine in Greater Tubatse Municipality, it emerged that the existence of mining companies in the area has done little to uplift the lives of the people in terms of socioeconomic development. The study makes recommendations on how the situation can be improved so that the population living in the area can benefit from the work carried out by mining companies. Description: Thesis (M. Dev.) --University of Limpopo, 2011 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10386/852 Title: Dimensions of poverty in informal settlement: a case study of Disteneng Squatter Camp, Polokwane Municipality, Limpopo Province Authors: Nkwinika, Zodwa Abstract: Apartheid land policy and its constitution as a whole conceptualized and structured South African in a way that encouraged inequalities in terms of land ownership, job opportunities and access to education and recreational facilities. The privileged few (whites and a few black elites and whosoever summarized with the former apartheid regime) got richer and richer while the less privileged people, (in this case, the majority of the black people of South Africa) got poor. They were even denied reasonable access to land and quality education. This investigative study examines the state in which they lived and how they are still living in Squatter Camp as an attempt to make qualitatively justifiable recommendations. Informal settlement is as old as the origin of urban settlement, which existed through industrialization process worldwide. A need for peace, jobs, security, housing and land ownership resulted in the establishment of informal settlement near big towns and mines. The most disadvantaged people, those characterized by poverty due to unemployment, lack of land ownership due to one reason or another move to informally settle nearer to areas in which there are possibilities for employment opportunities and better standard of living. Specifically, this study examines the deficiencies associated with the existing informal settlement through its assessment and evaluation. In this regard all aspects of assessment techniques of the way in which inhabitants of Disteneng informal settlement live i.e. interviewing processes (both structured and informal), observation through site visit, checking of documented information with regard to informal settlement etc have been used. The gaps that exist between urban life and the living conditions of people from squatter camp have been investigated and reflected. Description: Thesis (M. Dev.) --University of Limpopo, 2007. 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10386/850 Title: The impact of expanded public works programme on job creation on the community of Rambuda in Mutale Municipality, Limpopo Province Authors: Nesengani, Thinandavha J. Abstract: The study was intended to investigate the impact of EPWP in job creation in the Rambuda area in the Mutale municipality of the Vhembe District in the Limpopo Province. Qualitative methods, which involved focus groups interviews and in-depth individual interviews were used to find out the impact of EPWP in job creation. Rambuda area was selected because the project was implemented in that area. The results revealed that the Rambuda EPWP had created many jobs for a number of jobless people including, males, females and youths. The employees were paid on a task base where they were paid R30.00 per task. The implication of the results was that Rambuda EPWP has had a significant impact in terms of job creation in the area. Description: Thesis (M.Dev.) --University of Limpopo, 2008 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10386/844 Title: An evaluation of local economic development projects in the Mutale Municipality in the Limpopo Province with reference to the case of MTT and RCP stone crushing projects Authors: Nemanashi, Fhatuwani Rolet Abstract: Refer to document Description: Thesis (M.Dev.) --University of Limpopo, 2010 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z