Publications
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Review of Strategic Plans in the City of Johannesburg
This research report completed in March 2023 was one of the requirements for the degree of Executive Master of Science in Cities for the London School of Economics (LSE, UK), a degree obtained by the author. The research was done with the
SACN Community Engagement for Community Safety
Community engagement represents an opportunity for local and district municipalities in South Africa to connect and build strengthened relationships with communities, to understand their needs and implement programmes which respond to
SACN Youth Engagement Toolkit
The South African Cities Network (SACN) commissioned Bantu Lab to develop a youth engagement toolkit that encourages youth participation in governance and urban development. The toolkit was developed in collaboration with young people,
Practice Guide: Building Political and Administrative Capacity to Respond Collaboratively to Community Safety in South African Cities
This practice guide is intended for all stakeholders working for safer South African cities. It is for government officials, politicians and community members. It deals with the questions: What are the effective ways of supporting
SACN Position Paper: SSAR
Despite the implementation of what is arguably one of the largest national housing programmes on the continent, there remains a substantial unmet demand for housing. Current estimates indicate that 2,6 million households (approx. 12
Urban Festival 2023 Report
For over a decade, cities have faced several shocks, including the 2008/09 global financial and economic crisis, water shortages due to droughts brought about by climate change, the health and socioeconomic devastation of the COVID-19
Strengthening Linkages Between Work Opportunities and Jobs: Understanding the City of Ekurhuleni’s Labour Markets
This report provides an overview of the City of Ekurhuleni’s labour market and its requirements for skills. It does this by analysing the demand for and supply of skills and the imbalances between these. Investigating both the demand for
Urban Economic Measurement Framework
South African metropolitan (metro) municipalities comprise 55% of South Africa’s economy[1] and 52% of jobs. Between 2011 and 2021, employment in South African metros increased by 222,000 compared to 212,000 for the country as a whole.
Resilience of SMMEs in South Africa: A Framework for Understanding and Mitigating Exposure to Shocks and Stressors
Small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) are vital to the South African economy, generating substantial employment and contributing to the nation’s overall economic growth. However, recent shock events, including floods, civil
Nurturing SMMEs: An Evaluation of the SMME Support Landscape in South Africa
This paper explores the landscape of support available for Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) operating within the South African economy. By undertaking case studies of different interventions and assessing the roles and impacts
The State of the Expanded Public Works Programme in South African Cities 2021-2022
The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) is a nationwide short- to medium-term government-led initiative. The Programme’s main goals include the provision of social protection and poverty alleviation through the utilisation of public
The State of Crime and Safety in South African Cities Report 2022
Introduction This report analyses the state of crime and violence in nine of South Africa’s major cities: Johannesburg, Cape Town, eThekwini, Ekurhuleni, Tshwane, Nelson Mandela Bay, Mangaung, Buffalo City and Msunduzi. As noted above,
Spatial Transformation: Measuring Success in South African Cities
Inequality is one of humanity’s greatest challenges, especially in cities where over half the global population lives. Around the world, injustice persists in urban spaces, as “issues of equity, inclusion, race, participation, access
Integrated Planning and Implementation: The voice of City Practitioners on Working Together in Government
Global urbanisation is unstoppable. Over the past 30 years, the global urban population has doubled, while Africa’s urban population is set to double over the next two decades. In South Africa, cities have the additional challenge of
Urban Safety Reference Group Policy Brief No.1/2023: The Case for Safety Audits for Community Safety at City Level
“A community safety audit is a process of reviewing (generally) public spaces / urban areas and making recommendations about how they can be improved to prevent crime and promote community safety.”1 Cities around the world have been