Ingwani, E.Nyamwanza, S.Makananise, Vhuthu Pertunia2025-09-152025-09-152025-09-05Makananise, V.P. 2025. Spatial planning strategies to curb emerging informal settlements in Vrede Town, South Africa. . .https://univendspace.univen.ac.za/handle/11602/2932MURPDepartment of Urban and Regional PlanningSpatial planning strategies as a sustainable urban strategic framework can advocate for the creation of a compact town with sustainable human settlements. The strategies will address the issues of land invasion and informal settlements that have been a challenge in Vrede town in a quest to create a more sustainable and inclusive town. Vrede town is a small, fast-growing, and developing town that has shown potential in agriculture and light industries. The two sectors have not only attracted Vrede residents but also people from other provinces, as they are situated in the middle of KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and Mpumalanga. Not all residents currently have access to adequate basic services; however, the Phumelela Spatial Development Framework has highlighted the need for spatial planning as a strategy to provide these services to residents easily. Mixed-use development within the town, along with infill development of existing sites, will attract investors and developers, creating employment opportunities and enhancing the town's economy. It is crucial to use space sustainably and efficiently, guided by policies, as this will eradicate urban sprawl, which has been a persistent challenge in town to date.1 online resource (165 leaves)enUniversity of VendaSpatial planning strategiesUCTDHuman settlementsInformal settlementLand invasionSmall townSustainabilityPolicyDissertationMakananise VP. Spatial planning strategies to curb emerging informal settlements in Vrede Town, South Africa. []. , 2025 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from:Makananise, V. P. (2025). <i>Spatial planning strategies to curb emerging informal settlements in Vrede Town, South Africa</i>. (). . Retrieved fromMakananise, Vhuthu Pertunia. <i>"Spatial planning strategies to curb emerging informal settlements in Vrede Town, South Africa."</i> ., , 2025.TY - Dissertation AU - Makananise, Vhuthu Pertunia AB - Spatial planning strategies as a sustainable urban strategic framework can advocate for the creation of a compact town with sustainable human settlements. The strategies will address the issues of land invasion and informal settlements that have been a challenge in Vrede town in a quest to create a more sustainable and inclusive town. Vrede town is a small, fast-growing, and developing town that has shown potential in agriculture and light industries. The two sectors have not only attracted Vrede residents but also people from other provinces, as they are situated in the middle of KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and Mpumalanga. Not all residents currently have access to adequate basic services; however, the Phumelela Spatial Development Framework has highlighted the need for spatial planning as a strategy to provide these services to residents easily. Mixed-use development within the town, along with infill development of existing sites, will attract investors and developers, creating employment opportunities and enhancing the town's economy. It is crucial to use space sustainably and efficiently, guided by policies, as this will eradicate urban sprawl, which has been a persistent challenge in town to date. DA - 2025-09-05 DB - ResearchSpace DP - Univen KW - Spatial planning strategies KW - Human settlements KW - Informal settlement KW - Land invasion KW - Small town KW - Sustainability KW - Policy LK - https://univendspace.univen.ac.za PY - 2025 T1 - Spatial planning strategies to curb emerging informal settlements in Vrede Town, South Africa TI - Spatial planning strategies to curb emerging informal settlements in Vrede Town, South Africa UR - ER -