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Political changes, such as the Local Government Transition Act of 1993 and the recent community elections for local government, have significantly altered the position of Soweto. Through these changes this town has obtained a significant say in the management and finance of the Greater Soweto Johannesburg Transitional Metropolitan Council. This research note provides information and findings on some aspects of urbanisation in Greater Soweto. It outlines the demographic characteristics of the population, namely the characteristics of households; household preferences for services; perceptions on accommodation; age and gender profiles; education levels; the origin of the inhabitants and mobility in and migration to Greater Soweto. Some findings are particularly important for future planning of services and low‐income or subsidised housing.
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Both of the Department of Economics, Vista University.
The research findings are based on Research Report No 43 of the Employment Research Unit of Vista University.