Social housing provision for the low-income group in the City of Cape Town.
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2024
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University of the Western Cape
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This study examines the extent of public intervention in the social housing sector that aims to address the housing provision for the disadvantaged communities, living in some of the informal settlement of Cape Town. Khayelitsha Township is one of the major locations of informal settlers; it provides a case study of targeted housing subsidies, a central component of the government policy named in “Breaking New Ground” in housing delivery. More specifically, the study aims to investigate the varied perceptions of (Potential) beneficiaries about the problems (waiting list, quality of housing, communication, transparency) encountered during the acquisition process. Moreover, in the analysis the study makes a distinction according to the socio-demographic characteristics of applicants, such as age, gender, occupation, migration status, household headship, tenure. Along these lines the position of women-heading household will be analysed, in terms of gaining access to social housing. Moreover, in terms of the application outcome of the process of housing acquisition, a distinction will be made between those who have applied and still on the waiting list, and those who have applied, and their applications were successful. Likewise, a profiling of applicants is carried out in terms of housing conditions. Information on the duration of the waiting time is analysed. The study is guided by Social Transformation Theory. The data supporting the analysis come from different sources, including population census of limited scope, local surveys, conducted in the areas of concern and various public records. Lastly, the study is expected to provide an input in the government social housing policy. The main research topic is social housing provision for the low-income group in the City of Cape Town.
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Social housing, Housing acquisition, Housing delivery, Waiting list, Low-income group