Electricity As an Energy Source: the Impact and Effectiveness of Rural Electrification on Improving the Quality of Life of Households in Rural South Africa
Electricity as an energy source: The Impact and Effectiveness of Rural Electrification on Improving the Quality of Life of Households in Rural South Africa. "A Case Study of the Mount Ayliff District in the former Transkei" By Mabhelonke Marshall Sikrweqe Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for completion of the Degree of Master of Science, Urban and Regional Planning (Development Planning) in the Faculty of Community and Development Disciplines (CADD), Collaborating School of Development Studies (SODS) And School of Architecture, Planning and Housing University ofNatal-Durban December 2002 DECLARATION: This dissertation represents original work by me (Mabhelonke), the author, and has not been submitted in any other form to another university, other than the University of Natal-Durban. Where use has been made of the work of others it has been duly acknowledged and referenced in the text. However, the conclusions arrived at, are the independent critical thinking and interventions of the author. The research for this dissertation was performed in the School of Development Studies at the University of Natal-Durban. Research was undertaken under the supervision of Professor Julian May during the period January 2002 to December 2002. Y/~()03 .......'0/I.liD.~ ( .: . DEDICATIONS: This dissertation, as means of academic excellency, represents a remarkably good example and symbol of life, hence, dedicated to the following people: • To you my father, the late Pinkerton Langa Sikrweqe, a teacher by profession. My daddy I always know that you were passionate about education and you played a major role in the Department of Education, in the former Transkei (Eastern Cape), hence, your undisputed popularity in this regard, to everyone, will never be forgotten.
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