PLANNING IN THE AFRICAN CONTEXT: RECONSIDERING CURRENT APPROACHES TO GATED COMMUNITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA

Abstract

This paper argues that future planning practices should focus on a more dynamic approach to space in the African context and be clear about the meaning and implementation of the governance of place in South Africa. It uses the issue of gated communities to illustrate the case. The paper briefly review s the past and present approaches to planning in South Africa to highlight the major paradigm shifts and current challenges. It then discusses the spread and nature of gated communities in the country, as well as the challenges it poses to especially local governments. Finally, it argues for a more dynamic approach to gated communities in South Africa and explains the implications thereof for planning and local governance, both in terms of spatial planning and land use management.

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