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    Applying the city development index (CDI) to measure the quality of life of the local municipalities in the northern Cape between 2001 and 2011
    (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03) Kruger, Christa Jacoba; Willemse, Lodene; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Dept. of Geography & Environmental Studies.
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The quality of life (QOL) concept is important because it influences people's behaviour. Consequently, knowing what people perceive as a good or poor QOL will allow planners to predict their behaviour. After 20 years of democracy South Africa still struggles with issues such as poverty and inequality. The Northern Cape has a unique settlement pattern that makes it very difficult to reach all of the municipalities equally and to provide services of the same standard. The aim of this study is therefor to determine if the QOL has increased or decreased for the municipalities of the Northern Cape and to determine which municipalities are doing better than what others are. The City Development Index (CDI) will be used to determine the QOL in the municipalities of the Northern Cape for 2001 and 2011 in order to make the comparisons. The CDI results show that the figures for 2011 are mostly above 0.5. The results point out that income and infrastructure remain two significant issues in the Northern Cape. This study will allow planners to use the QOL results in the Northern Cape and adjust their plans accordingly in an effort to have an improved QOL by enhancing the provision and distribution of scarce resources, infrastructure, service delivery and facilities