Encroachment by informal settlements on military bases: army support base Potchefstroom

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dc.contributor.advisorMtshawu, Babalwa
dc.contributor.advisorHenrico, Ivan
dc.contributor.advisorRichmond, Amy
dc.contributor.authorMatjane, Motsweleng Lebogang Anthony
dc.contributor.otherStellenbosch University. Faculty of Military Sciences. School for Geospatial Studies and Information Systems.
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-20T16:49:11Z
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-08T19:44:57Z
dc.date.available2023-11-20T16:49:11Z
dc.date.available2024-01-08T19:44:57Z
dc.date.issued2023-12
dc.descriptionThesis (MMil)--Stellenbosch University, 2023.en_ZA
dc.description.abstractENGLISH ABSTRACT: Encroachment of informal settlements on military lands is a growing concern that poses significant challenges to both military operations and civilian safety. This study investigated the extent and implications of informal settlement encroachment in the Potchefstroom region, focusing on the Army Support Base (ASB) Potchefstroom and the General De la Rey training area. Utilising geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing, this research conducted a comprehensive analysis of informal settlement growth around ASB Potchefstroom from 2011 to 2020. GIS-based change detection methodology was employed to assess changes in the accessibility of military lands over the specified period to reveal the progression of encroachment. In parallel, interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was employed to explore the experiences and perspectives of knowledgeable senior military personnel and former military candidates. Through semi-structured interviews, this qualitative approach captured valuable insights into how encroachment impacts the military community in Potchefstroom. The study findings indicate that previously isolated military lands have been informally occupied by two distinct communities (Marikana and the Eleazer Up & Coming Farmers) with varying characteristics. The escalating scale of encroachment has led to compromised security, vandalism of military infrastructure, and increased safety risks in the military area. Given the seriousness of this issue, the study emphasises the need for immediate attention and proactive measures. Policymakers and relevant stakeholders at local, municipal, provincial, and national levels are urged to take action to prevent further encroachment and to protect the integrity and functionality of military lands. This research contributes to the field of urban geography, security studies, and governance by shedding light on the impact of informal settlements on military lands and raising awareness of the challenges faced by the military community in Potchefstroom. The study’s comprehensive approach of combining GIS analysis and IPA offers valuable insights for future research and policy interventions to address encroachment in similar settings.
dc.description.abstractAFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Geen opsomming beskikbaar.
dc.description.versionMasters
dc.format.extentxii, 134 pages : illustrations
dc.identifier.urihttps://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/129027
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherStellenbosch : Stellenbosch University
dc.rights.holderStellenbosch University
dc.rights.holderStellenbosch University
dc.subject.lcshUrbanization -- Environmental aspects
dc.subject.lcshLand use -- South Africa -- Potchefstroom
dc.subject.lcshIntrusions (Geology)
dc.subject.lcshSquatter settlements -- South Africa -- Potchefstroom
dc.subject.lcshGeographic information systems
dc.subject.lcshRemote sensing
dc.subject.lcshResearch methodology
dc.subject.lcshUrban geography
dc.subject.lcshPhenomenology
dc.subject.lcshMilitary bases -- South Africa -- Potchefstroom
dc.subject.nameUCTD
dc.titleEncroachment by informal settlements on military bases: army support base Potchefstroomen_ZA
dc.typeThesisen_ZA
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