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FinalIy, this chapter incorporates two case studies of municipal successes in South Africa,
being Tshwane and Durban. Tshwane is chosen since it is the country's administrative capital
and Pretoria falls under this municipality. An understanding of the nature of municipal
service delivery operations in the South African perspective may be established in this
context. Finally, the KZN-provincial perspective is also explained, using the Durban
Metropolitan Area as a case.
In the light of the above, this research inquiry attempts to apply the appropriate
developmental practices in various spatio-temporal settings for growth and development of
the local economy of the study area. Preliminary situations are also explored with a view of
understanding or discovering the forms of spatial development existing in the study area, as
well as the types of model that could be seen as representing the status quo of the Ulundi
space economy.
3.2 POLICIES AND PLANNING FRAMEWORKS
The progression of the South African city from a colonial, through apartheid to the post ­
democracy period has necessitated the formulation ofnew policies and planning frameworks.
The KZN Provincial Planning and Development Commission seeks to attain sustainable and
equitable planning and development for the benefit of all in the provlDce
[www.kznplanning.gov.za/main. (2007)].
The intention of this new reconstruction and development process is to achieve the
empowerment of the communities especially those living in emerging towns. This
democratised urban system has stimulated responses regarding resource use, land rights.
management policies, participation and control of urban facilities. The decision that
managers of local municipalities take, influence the future direction ofthe organisation ofthe
urban industrial environment.
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