The allocation of subsidy housing in rural and urban areas: a review of the salient challenges in the city of Tshwane
Khoza, Hlengiwe Hlobisile · Mukonza, Ricky Munyaradzi
International Journal of Business Ecosystem & Strategy · 2025 · Vol. / Issue · 483-495
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Abstract
The study aims to examine the significant challenges associated with Subsidy Housing Allocation (SHA) in both rural and urban contexts within the City of Tshwane (CoT). This study focuses on two specific areas: Winterveldt, representing a rural setting, and Soshanguve, representing an urban setting, serving as case studies for comparison. Housing continues to be a salient challenge encountered by the government across all spheres, largely due to its classification as a concurrent responsibility. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining both qualitative and quantitative methods. Interviews, questionnaires, and literature reviews were utilised to gather data on the housing phenomenon. A total of 965 participants were included in the study, selected through a combination of stratified and purposive sampling. The study's main finding indicates that there is no significant difference in SHA between the two areas. However, the respondents in both areas confirmed that the waiting list utilized by the CoT as part of the SHA tool is fraught with complications, including corruption, and is observed as exacerbating poor housing allocation in the municipal jurisdiction. The findings suggest that while the municipality is attempting to fulfill its development goals regarding SHA, there are notable challenges that need to be tackled.
Keywords: {'name': 'Subsidy housing allocation, Housing, rural areas, urban areas, City of Tshwane.'}
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Khoza, Hlengiwe Hlobisile
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Mukonza, Ricky Munyaradzi
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