There is a great deal of debate about the need to stimulate sustainable rural development in South Africa, especially in terms of keeping small towns and rural agricultural hubs going. Elaborate policy plans and master plans are being developed and discussed.
But with rapid urbanisation in the country, not all people are flocking to major cities or metropolitan areas; a large percentage of urbanisation is actually ‘townification’. Many of our small towns and villages are attracting populations. There are many examples in the Free
