Browsing Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) by Author "Programme for Land and Agrarian Studies"
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The challenge of sustainable land-based local economic development in poor communities of South Africa: The case of Groblersdal, Northern Cape
Parker, Gail Denise (University of the Western Cape, 2004)This research investigated whether local economic development interventions necessarily improve the livelihoods of poor communities. More specifically, the goal of this thesis was to explore some of the reasons why land-based ... -
A Comparative Study of Rural Water Governance in the Limpopo Basin
Sithole, Pinimidzai (University of the Western Cape, 2011)In this thesis I examine and explore whether and if Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) inspired water reforms respond to- and address the diverse realities of women and men in informal (and formal) rural economies ... -
Crafting a livelihood: local-level trade in mats and baskets in Pondoland, South Africa
Makhado, Zwoitwa (University of the Western Cape, 2004)This study explored the dynamics of local-level trade in plant-based mats and baskets in Khanyayo village, Eastern Cape. These dynamics include social aspects of harvesting, resource tenure and trade. It also includes ... -
A gender-sensitive analysis of farmers' perceptions on conservation farming technologies :case study of Insiza Distric in Matebeleland South Province, Zimbabwe
Nhongonhema, Rutendo (University of the Western Cape, 2009)The aim of the research was to identify what female and male farmersthink are the best strategies to enhance the role of conservation farming as a buffer against social, economic and environmental hazards, and a means of ... -
Land demand and rural struggles in Xhalanga, Eastern Cape: who wants land and for what?
Ncapayi, Fani (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The study explored and investigated demand and struggles for land in the communal areas of South Africa with particular reference to Luphaphasi in the former Xhalanga magisterial district, in the Eastern Cape. The study ... -
Land dispossession and options for restitution and development: a case study of the Moletele Land Claim in Hoedspruit, Limpopo Province
Ntsholo, Lubabalo (University of the Western Cape, 2009)The study adopted qualitative research methods because the issues to be researched are complex social matters. The approach was three-pronged. Firstly, a desktop assessment of the claim was done. Secondly, semi-structured ... -
Land tenure reform in Namaqualand: elite capture and the new commons of Leliefontein
Lebert, Thomas Siegfried (University of the Western Cape, 2005)This thesis provides a detailed examination of the development and implementation of a commonage management system on newly acquired municipal commonage in the Leliefontien communal area of Namaqualand, South Africa. This ... -
Land tenure rights and poverty reduction in Mafela resettlement community (Matobo District, Zimbabwe)
Ncube, Richmond (University of the Western Cape, 2011)In this research, I present critical facts about Land Tenure Systems and Poverty Reduction processes in Mafela Resettlement community. I focus mainly on the Post-Fast Track Land Reform (2004 ; 2011) period and the interactive ... -
Opportunities for and constraints on crop production within Zimbabwe's fast-track resettlement programme: a case study of fair Range Estate, Chiredzi District, South Eastern Zimbabwe
Chaumba, Joseph A. (University of the Western Cape, 2006)The government of Zimbabwe started implementing its fast track resettlement programme in July 2000, the objective being to accelerate both land acquisition and land redistribution. This programme witnessed a massive movement ... -
Perceptions of history and policy in the Cape Agulhas Area: could history influence policy on small-scale fishing?
Dennis, Tracey Lee (University of the Western Cape, 2009)The principle aim of this study was to gain insights into the perceptions of the people living in the Cape Agulhas Area of South Africa on the issues of small-scale fishing and the historical claims to fishing rights of ... -
Reconciling poverty reduction and biodiversity conservation: The case of expanded public works progeamme (EPWP) in Hluleka and Mkambati Nature Reserves, South Africa
Kobokana, Siviwe (University of the Western Cape, 2007)This study aimed at analysing the South African government's attempt at reconciling poverty reduction and biodiversity conservation in the context of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The study analyses this, ... -
Reviewing farm worker equity schemes: a case study of Saamwerk wine farm in the Overberg region, Western Cape
Tom, Boyce (University of the Western Cape, 2006)This research investigated experiences of the Saamwerk equity scheme as a framework to analyze the ways in which the scheme has achieved the objectives of land reform. It reviewed the role of this scheme in relation to the ... -
The role of traditional authorities in rural local governance in Mozambique: case study of the community of Chirindzene
Cau, Boaventura Manuel (University of the Western Cape, 2004)This study is about the place of traditional authorities in local level land administration and rural governance in contemporary Mozambique. It came about as a result of the publication of the Decree 15/2000 that recognised ... -
Smallholder agriculture as local economic development (LED) strategy in rural South Africa: exploring prospects in Pondoland, Eastern Cape
Manona, Siyabulela S. (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The aim of this study was to explore the role and the prospects of smallholder agriculture as local economic development in Eastern Pondoland, in the former Transkei homeland. The study explored the role of agriculture in ... -
Smallholder farmers response to changes in the farming environment in Gokwe-Kabiyuni, Zimbabwe
Chereni, Simbarashe (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Following Bryceson's article, 'De-agrarianisation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Acknowledging the Inevitable', and other related writings in the volume Farewell to Farms, rural development has become a contested academic and ... -
What is the agenda of the rural land social movements in post apartheid South Africa?: a case study of the Tenure Security Coordinating Committee (TSCC)
Mkhize, Siphesihle Ceswell (University of the Western Cape, 2005)This was an original case study that aimed to locate South African post-apartheid rural land social movements within existing theoretical approaches. The land social movements organize around land rights and access for ...