DUNCAN VILLAGE Redevelopment Initiative - SCUPAD
DUNCAN VILLAGE Redevelopment Initiative - SCUPAD
DUNCAN VILLAGE Redevelopment Initiative - SCUPAD
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Brief History of Duncan Village<br />
• History of Duncan Village shows a strong, selfdetermining<br />
community which has resisted the<br />
apartheid government<br />
• Densest informal settlement in Buffalo City<br />
• 1960’s – forced removal of entire community to<br />
township of Mdantsane – 25 km’s away from city<br />
centre<br />
• Successful resistance to move and strong<br />
mobilization of Duncan Village community<br />
• Massive new influx into Duncan Village to gain<br />
foothold in local economy<br />
Buffalo City Municipality Duncan Village <strong>Redevelopment</strong> <strong>Initiative</strong>