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Ulundi. When the models of development are applied to this study, an insight into the
potential causes of developmental growth, leakages and barriers as well as relevant
development stakeholders will be better established.
The chapter has also reviewed that politics has a tremendous effect on development. Other
factors like culture, tradition, economic and psychological environments are also considered
in this chapter. The economic and political relationships that u.lderpin the dynamics between
urban and rural areas are also explained.
Finally, chapter three presents case studies ofmunicipal successes and challenges both inside
and outside South Africa. From these case studies, South African municipalities may draw
lessons about the benefits of involving all relevant stakeholders to tap into their core
competencies, information and expertise, especially the sector departments, NGOs, the
private sector, civic society and other community based organisations. This paves way for a
holistic integrated and comprehensive approach to development of which the development of
Ulundi is no exception.
Chapter four of the thesis has described the study methods used in this work. The research
design outlined in this chapter included the sampling technique, data collection and data
analysis techniques were discussed. The research design served as a tool for data
interpretation. The study derived its data from both primary and secondary sources. It was
based on research carried out through data collection from the Development Plarming Section
of the Ulundi Local Municipality, Zululand District Municipality, Development Planning
Unit of the Department of Local Government (KZN), the political leadership of the
municipality, traditional leaders especially in the surrounding rural areas and randomly
selected 276 households in Ulundi (Town).
The five established section (i.e., A, B North, B South, C and D) of the study area formed the
spatial units by which the data collected were aggregated. The ward councillors and
traditional leaders of the surrounding rural areas of Mbhoshongweni, Mtikini, Mabedlane,
Mbangayiya and Mkhazane were also interviewed to determine the impacts of LED
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