(University of the Western Cape, 2007) Kobokana, Siviwe; Kepe, Thembela; Programme for Land and Agrarian Studies; Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences
This study aimed at analysing the South African government's attempt at reconciling poverty reduction and biodiversity conservation in the context of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The study analyses this, using the cases of Hluleka and Mkanbati Nature Reserves in the Eastern Cape Province. To achieve this aim, the study used qualitative research methodology, which employed a three-pronged approach.