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    The manifestation of apartheid legacy on housing within the Durban metropolitan region, a case of Kwa-Mashu Township
    (1994) Manzi, Jabulani Russell; Makhanya, E.M.
    The shortage of housing is an international crisis. It is envisaged in both Third and First World countries. The impact brought about by this crisis is more pronounced in 3rd World and in the South African situation the gravity of the effects is aggravated by the policies of apartheid. Studies of housing, particularly in Third World countries, generally focus on the problems facing low income house holds. South Africa, which is economically fast growing, has the characteristics of both First and Third Worlds. Through the process of industrialization, housing has become an area of major concern. The South African arena needs to be viewed in its proper perspective because of its uniqueness. In South Africa not only is there a high positive correlation between income and race but the legislative framework, administrative procedures and financial pOlicies applicable to each group are different. Housing problems in other countries belong entirely to the building industries, the government is only involved by invitation. Here the situation is inverse. The government uses houses to segregate different population groups and hence a lot of funds are spent on the administration of this policy.