Academic literature on the topic 'Lamontville'

A dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Arts in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in the Department of African Languages and Culture at the University of Zululand, South Africa, 2014.
This document consists of eight chapters which are as follow: Chapter One : is an introductory part where the establishment and historical background of Lamontville is discussed. It is the general introduction of the research topic where the following topics form part of the research proposal. These include: introduction, statement of research problem, purpose of the study, delimitation of the study, research methodology, beneficiaries of the research, structure of the chapters and conclusion. Chapter Two : is where the term heritage will be defined and discussed at length. The importance of heritage and preservation of history in general will be discussed and data about Lamontville will be collected. Hostels as the first form of accommodation which was available to black workers will be touched upon. Chesterville as well as Baumanville (eKwatasi) will be mentioned. Chapter Three : is where the preservation of history and heritage of Lamontville citizens will be discussed. The researcher will also identify heroes and heroines of Lamontville. These include Cothoza Junerose Nontsikelelo, Dube Msizi, Mkhize Florence, Msimang George, Sithole Dalton Jacob Skhumbuzo and Cynthia Shange. Chapter Four : is where the evolution, growth and development of life of Lamontville into a township will be discussed. The term township will be defined. The researcher will also look at the first houses of Lamontville, sports and recreation and schools. The transport system in Lamontville and administration including community structures of Lamontville as a township will be touched upon. iv Chapter Five : is where health and welfare facilities of Lamanotville will be looked at. The researcher will take a closer look at the Issy Geshen Lamontville Home for the Aged and Thembalethu Care Centre. The importance of social responsibility will be discussed. Chapter Six : is where the researcher will look at the old and new street names in the eThekwini Municipality in general and street names of Lamontville in particular. The objections to new street names will be highlighted. The researcher will also analyse data about houses and schools in Lamontville. Chapter Seven : is where the researcher will look at ways of collecting data as well as interviewees/sources. A naturalistic approach of gathering information will be used. Information will be, therefore be gathered by means of interviews, questionnaires, photographic method and recordings. Chapter Eight : is where the researcher will look at the assumption that those who were involved in the building of the new democratic South Africa should be acknowledged and that such contributions be recorded. The researcher will also recommend that Lamontville should be properly linked to the KwaZulu-Natal liberation heritage route because of the role this township played in building the new South Africa.

This research project explores the relevance of the available urban political geographic literature to understanding mobilization that occurred in opposition to rent increases,and the proposed alteration of a national political boundary in the urban black township of Lamontville. A theoretical extension to the available literature was proposed. The choice of methods of investigation, was informed by the need for geography to be more relevant to the present political climate evident on the urban terrain, as well as the theoretical necessity to interact with individual intellectuals of the organization. As such direct and indirect methods of investigation and data gathering were utilized. These included Participant Observation, In-depth Focus Interviews and a Content Analysis of the media. In the course of investigation it proved enlightening to move beyond the conventional subject/object dichotomy to engage in the moment of reflexive activity (Willis, 1976). The research clarified that the theoretical and methodological innovations suggested were necessary; if the process embodied by the organization was to be understood; if geography was to be capable of contributing to such an understanding; and if this understanding was to be relevant and informative to the investigated organization.
Thesis (M.A.)-University of Natal, Durban, 1986.

This study examines the case for in-situ upgrading of informal settlements. The housing delivery process as set out in the housing policy has been slow and, to an extent, qualification for subsidy has tended to exclude some sections of the society. The main objective of the study is to identify the social, economic and physical characteristics of informal settlements that would justify in-situ upgrading as opposed to relocation of the residents to a Greenfield development. Both primary and secondary sources of data were utilised in data collection. The research confirmed residents of Barcelona 1 need proper houses with basic services. The general use of land; is also problematic, there are no roads and the residents walk in between shacks to access their sites. Living conditions in Barcelona 1 do not match up with what is proposed in the recent Breaking New Ground (BNG) policy initiative, which states that everyone should have access to sustainable human settlement conditions with basic services such as water, electricity and sanitation. Community Based Organizations (CBOs) focus on assisting the community with socio-economic activities, and have contributed in the development of the settlement by providing training skills workshops on small business and issues concerning HIV/AIDS. The present study sees a need for the settlement to be upgraded on site, in preference to other options less favourable to people’s needs, such as greenfield development which disrupts social and economic networks when people are relocated far from their workplaces and burdened with added transportation costs. By comparison, in-situ upgrading will create minimal disruption for the inhabitants of the settlement. Among the recommendation put forward is that the government, the housing department, non-government organisation and community based organisations should all intervene in the upgrading of informal settlements. The study concludes with none of the development promised by the government having yet taken place in the study area, any forthcoming housing policy implementation should take account of the impact of different development option on informal settlements. It can be argued that government and the housing department alike have failed to satisfy housing demand in South Africa, since people continue to suffer from inadequate housing. Secondly, in-situ upgrading rather than relocation to Greenfield where feasible should be the preferred from development option given the social, economic benefits and networks of existing informal settlements.
Thesis (M.Housing)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2012.

Public policy can take a wide range of forms, from broad statements of goals to more specific statements of intention (De Clercq 1997 cited in Kallaway et al 1997). Policy can be expressed in speeches, official statements, court decisions, laws and regulations, all of which embody the authority to define goals and priorities. Policy also provides a framework for taking action and lends legitimacy to implementation and evaluation purposes (Ray and Poonwansie 1987 cited in Ovando, 1999). The outcomes of a policy depend critically on the resources allocated to its support and the institutional arrangements mobilized in its implementation. Despite the introduction and implementation of the new Language in Education Policy (1997), policies and legislation enacted by the new government in South Africa to redress the imbalances of the past, especially in terms of promoting the marginalized African languages, and recognising language diversity and choice, the status and use of African languages in schools has not improved. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the current language policy on an adult centre that is Phindangene Adult Centre. This study sought to investigate learners and teachers attitudes towards the Language In Education Policy. It also aimed to demonstrate how language choices were made at Phindangene AEC, and whose interests they served. Different research instruments were used for data collection. A written questionnaire and semi-structured interviews were used to gather data from the respondents. Observation and official records were also used to supplement this. This study showed that there was a big difference between the language policy of the country and language practice at Phindangene AEC. In the light of the major findings the study recommends the following: • Student's primary language should be incorporated into the instructional program. • A holistic approach to teacher development should be adopted which provides teachers with basic skills and concepts in curriculum development through seminars and workshops. • Much more effort should go into developing and providing learning materials and textbooks that are more appropriate to adult learners. • School governing bodies need to familiarize themselves with the new Language in Education Policy. • It is the responsibility of the Department of Education to make sure that each adult centre gets a copy of the language policy.
Thesis (M.Ed.) - University of Natal, 2002

The focus of this study is on the occurrence of mass violence in Durban's settlements in the 1980s. Mass violence is defined as the violent reaction of crowds against targets, which may be people and/or objects - for example the stoning of buses or administration buildings, schools, etc. The theoretical framework for the study derives from recent realist philosophy emerging from prominent British social theorists. The method of analysis is based on a framework developed for the analysis of the UK inner city 'riots' of the 1980s. The theory emphasizes the nature of the relationship between the contending groups with particular attention paid to the presence of contingent factors. The analytical method was broadened so as to incorporate rebellion rather than simply 'rioting', as it was developed for in the UK context. Data was gathered in the first instance through an analysis of news reports of 'unrest' for the period 1980-85. Due to restrictions on the press from 1985, the Indicator SA unrest chronologies were used extensively for the period 1985-87. This extensive analysis provides an overview of mass violence, organizational developments, and government response for the period under consideration. Case studies were selected for the more intensive analysis presented in Chapter 4. These are based on published and unpublished reports of 'unrest', interviews, and group discussions. The extensive/intensive dualism of method assisted in giving both an overview of mass violence for the area, and an insight into the particular form it took in specific areas. Finally, the case studies were placed in their regional context, and further reasons sought for the particular nature of 'unrest' in Durban and Natal during the period. The conclusion assesses the explanatory power of the theory and methodology employed in relation to the South African situation.
Thesis (M.A.)-University of Natal, Durban, 1989.