Abstract:
In the South African context, the number of informal
settlements are increasing. A problem arises when
one observes the conditions that informal settlers
are forced to live in, which are diminishing livelihoods
and do not fulfill basic human needs. Informal
settlements are described as parts of a city that
have been neglected and that have been illegally
occupied by the urban poor (Huchzermeyer 2006:2).
South Africa is currently experiencing a major housing
backlog and sometimes the houses that are provided
don’t satisfy human needs. It is important to
provide elements that will improve the livelihoods
of the residents. Thus, the aim is to provide people
with elements that not only provide protection
against natural elements but also make a positive
contribution to the livelihoods of the residents.
