Urban Settlement Issues

Question 1

How is urbanization in SA currently?

Answer 1

SA urbanization is currently increasing

Question 2

What are some urban issues related to urbanization?

Answer 2

Housing shortage
Overcrowding
Traffic
Pollution

Question 3

How is SA improving city space?

Answer 3

SA has devised the Metropolitan Spatial Development Framework (MSDF) to guide planning for improved future
Government also offers renewal tax incentive

Question 4

What is an informal settlement?

Answer 4

Unplanned residential area of self bought dwellings

Question 5

What problems do informal settlements face?

Answer 5

Extreme weather
Flooding 
Poor drainage 
Fires 
Unemployment 
Hygiene

Question 6

What are the main concerns of urban challenges?

Answer 6

Environmental effects
Social justice
Economic benefit