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Abstract
Since most theoretical contributions concerning population development seem to concentrate largely on social and/or economic factors, the role of politics appears to be a neglected field. This contribution outlines some aspects regarding politics as an environmental factor in population development by focusing on political realities which are believed to determine the outcome of the population development programme in South Africa. It Is concluded that despite the important role of socio‐economic development the success of the population development programme ultimately depends upon (a) the actual distribution of political power to all communities; (b) the degree of legitimacy enjoyed by the government among the broader population; and (c) a general political consensus regarding the urgency for curbing the population growth rate.
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Senior Lecturer, Lecturer and Assistant Professional Officer, respectively. Department of Sociology,University of the Orange Free State, Bloemfontein.