An analysis of beneficiary participation in the housing allocation process in South Africa

The implementation of housing programmes in South Africa is being severely impeded by the manner in which the projects are being administered and managed. Identification of housing beneficiaries and consequent allocation is seriously drawing attention to these programmes. One-on-one in-depth intervi...

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Published in:African Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies 2019-06, Vol.8 (1), p.71
Main Author: Manomano, Tatenda
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Beneficiaries
Corruption
Decision making
Housing
Nepotism
Ownership
Questionnaires
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Summary:The implementation of housing programmes in South Africa is being severely impeded by the manner in which the projects are being administered and managed. Identification of housing beneficiaries and consequent allocation is seriously drawing attention to these programmes. One-on-one in-depth interviews were conducted with 22 participants who had been purposively selected, while 250 respondents were selected to respond to a survey questionnaire. The findings revealed the following: high levels of corruption and nepotism has prompted dissatisfaction and conflict between the targeted beneficiaries and the municipalities; most beneficiaries not being consulted: those who were often being consulted at a late stage, beneficiaries tending not to be involved in decisions concerning the locations of the projects, and ownership of the projects being low.
ISSN:2634-3657
2634-3665
DOI:10.31920/2050-4950/2019/v8n1a4