President calls for Integrated urban development framework

President Zuma said South Africa needs a national integrated urban development framework to assist municipalities to effectively manage rapid urbanisation.

Delivering the State of the Nation Address to a joint sitting of Parliament on Thursday, President Zuma said South Africa needs a national integrated urban development framework to assist municipalities to effectively manage rapid urbanisation.

South African needs to develop a national integrated urban development framework to assist municipalities to effectively manage rapid urbanisation.

“Apartheid spatial patterns still persist in our towns and cities. Municipalities alone cannot deal with the challenges. We need a national approach. While rural development remains a priority of government, it is crucial that we also develop a national integrated urban development framework to assist municipalities to effectively manage rapid urbanisation,” he said.

Zuma said as part of implementing the National Development Plan, all three spheres of government need to manage the new wave of urbanisation in ways that also contribute to rural development.