Idelette Mulder

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In the South African context, the number of informal settlements are increasing. A problem arises when one observes the conditions that informal settlers are forced to live in, which are diminishing liveli­hoods and do not fulfill basic human needs. Infor­mal settlements are described as parts of a city that have been neglected and that have been illegally occupied by the urban poor (Huchzermeyer 2006:2). South Africa is currently experiencing a major hous­ing backlog and sometimes the houses that are pro­vided do not satisfy human needs. It is important to provide elements that will improve the livelihoods of the residents. Thus, the aim is to provide peo­ple with elements that not only provide protection against natural elements but also make a positive contribution to the livelihoods of the residents.