Struggle for the city: Urbanisation and political strategies of the South African state

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Abstract
The paper comprises a literature review and an interpretation of substantive research findings on the urbanisation process in contemporary South Africa. It is argued that the process is more complex than previous analysts have allowed, and that material rather than political factors are the primary constraint upon black urban settlement. The paper identifies the complex range of new urban settlements developing in South Africa, and the struggles of those who have made them, and are making them. In addition, it argues for analyzing state strategy in relation to the overall material position affecting urbanization

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