Of the 50% of the South African population that live in 17 of the largest municipalities, 40% live in metropolitan municipalities (Stats SA, 2022), but the city no longer stops at the municipal boundary – city regions are evident. This fact is recognised by the...
South Africa's cities are at a turning point. As urban populations continue to grow, municipalities are expected to deliver more services, build climate resilience, stimulate local economies, improve infrastructure, and create inclusive communities, all while navigating financial constraints and increasing public expectations. These realities were at the...
“The future of Africa is youth!” A compelling refrain that must be given substance or become sloganeering. Africa boasts the youngest population, with 70% under the age of 30 (UN, 2026), and 400 million aged 15-35, according to the African Union. While youth form the...
The South African Cities Network (SACN), in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the South African-German Energy Programme (SAGEN), and in collaboration with the National School of Government (NSG), is pleased to announce that the second intake for our online course...
How a city is planned shapes who gets to participate in it. Where people live, how far they travel to work, and whether they can access basic services or opportunities are all outcomes of spatial decisions. In South Africa, the legacy of fragmented, unequal urban...