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Encroachment by informal settlements on military bases: army support base Potchefstroom
Thesis (MMil)--Stellenbosch University, 2023.
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| author | Matjane, Motsweleng Lebogang Anthony |
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| spelling | oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/129027 Encroachment by informal settlements on military bases: army support base Potchefstroom Matjane, Motsweleng Lebogang Anthony Mtshawu, Babalwa Henrico, Ivan Richmond, Amy Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Military Sciences. School for Geospatial Studies and Information Systems. Urbanization -- Environmental aspects Land use -- South Africa -- Potchefstroom Intrusions (Geology) Squatter settlements -- South Africa -- Potchefstroom Geographic information systems Remote sensing Research methodology Urban geography Phenomenology Military bases -- South Africa -- Potchefstroom UCTD Thesis (MMil)--Stellenbosch University, 2023. ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Encroachment of informal settlements on military lands is a growing concern that poses significant challenges to both military operations and civilian safety. This study investigated the extent and implications of informal settlement encroachment in the Potchefstroom region, focusing on the Army Support Base (ASB) Potchefstroom and the General De la Rey training area. Utilising geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing, this research conducted a comprehensive analysis of informal settlement growth around ASB Potchefstroom from 2011 to 2020. GIS-based change detection methodology was employed to assess changes in the accessibility of military lands over the specified period to reveal the progression of encroachment. In parallel, interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was employed to explore the experiences and perspectives of knowledgeable senior military personnel and former military candidates. Through semi-structured interviews, this qualitative approach captured valuable insights into how encroachment impacts the military community in Potchefstroom. The study findings indicate that previously isolated military lands have been informally occupied by two distinct communities (Marikana and the Eleazer Up & Coming Farmers) with varying characteristics. The escalating scale of encroachment has led to compromised security, vandalism of military infrastructure, and increased safety risks in the military area. Given the seriousness of this issue, the study emphasises the need for immediate attention and proactive measures. Policymakers and relevant stakeholders at local, municipal, provincial, and national levels are urged to take action to prevent further encroachment and to protect the integrity and functionality of military lands. This research contributes to the field of urban geography, security studies, and governance by shedding light on the impact of informal settlements on military lands and raising awareness of the challenges faced by the military community in Potchefstroom. The study’s comprehensive approach of combining GIS analysis and IPA offers valuable insights for future research and policy interventions to address encroachment in similar settings. AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Geen opsomming beskikbaar. Masters 2023-11-20T16:49:11Z 2024-01-08T19:44:57Z 2023-11-20T16:49:11Z 2024-01-08T19:44:57Z 2023-12 Thesis https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/129027 en Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University xii, 134 pages : illustrations application/pdf Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University |
| spellingShingle | Urbanization -- Environmental aspects Land use -- South Africa -- Potchefstroom Intrusions (Geology) Squatter settlements -- South Africa -- Potchefstroom Geographic information systems Remote sensing Research methodology Urban geography Phenomenology Military bases -- South Africa -- Potchefstroom UCTD Matjane, Motsweleng Lebogang Anthony Encroachment by informal settlements on military bases: army support base Potchefstroom |
| title | Encroachment by informal settlements on military bases: army support base Potchefstroom |
| title_full | Encroachment by informal settlements on military bases: army support base Potchefstroom |
| title_fullStr | Encroachment by informal settlements on military bases: army support base Potchefstroom |
| title_full_unstemmed | Encroachment by informal settlements on military bases: army support base Potchefstroom |
| title_short | Encroachment by informal settlements on military bases: army support base Potchefstroom |
| title_sort | encroachment by informal settlements on military bases army support base potchefstroom |
| topic | Urbanization -- Environmental aspects Land use -- South Africa -- Potchefstroom Intrusions (Geology) Squatter settlements -- South Africa -- Potchefstroom Geographic information systems Remote sensing Research methodology Urban geography Phenomenology Military bases -- South Africa -- Potchefstroom UCTD |
| url | https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/129027 |
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