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ABSTRACT
This article reflects on the role of former homeland areas in a possible spatial development framework in the Free State with regard to housing investment. The paper starts with an analysis of the historical patterns of housing investment in former homeland areas. The spatial dimension of relevant post-apartheid policies is assessed, followed by an overview of the literature that presents a critical analysis of the spatial dimension of policy in a post-apartheid era. Post-apartheid housing delivery in the Free State is also assessed and is followed by an empirical assessment of post-apartheid demographic trends, the spatial dimension of housing needs as well as indicators of economic sustainability. Finally, the article reflects on the policy implications that follow from the assessment of the above aspects.