Urbanization Challenges and Impacts in South Africa

The video discusses urbanization, the movement of people from rural to urban areas, and the factors influencing this migration, such as economic, social, political, and environmental reasons. It explores the concepts of push and pull factors, using historical examples from South Africa, including the discovery of diamonds and gold, and the impact of apartheid. The video highlights the challenges of rapid urbanization, such as inadequate housing, education, and healthcare, and calls for solutions to these issues.

What is the term used to describe the movement of people from rural to urban areas?

• Emigration

• Immigration

• Migration

• Urbanization

Which of the following is a push factor in migration?

• Family reunification

• Loss of jobs due to mechanization

• Better schools

• Job opportunities in cities

What was discovered in Kimberley in the late 1800s that led to migration?

• Oil

• Diamonds

• Coal

• Gold

What policy in South Africa enforced racial separation?

• Integration

• Apartheid

• Colonialism

• Segregation

What significant change occurred in 1986 regarding movement in South Africa?

• Discovery of new resources

• Introduction of new migration laws

• Abolition of pass laws

• End of apartheid

Which of the following was a pull factor for people moving to cities post-apartheid?

• Degraded soil

• Lack of medical facilities

• Job opportunities

• Political instability

Which area in South Africa was divided using infrastructure during apartheid?

• Pretoria

• Cape Town

• Durban

• Johannesburg

What was one of the major challenges of rapid urbanization in South Africa?

• Overpopulation in rural areas

• Lack of natural resources

• Insufficient housing and infrastructure

• Decreased job opportunities

What is one of the long-term impacts of rapid urbanization on education in South Africa?

• Increased teacher salaries

• Improved facilities

• Decreased school enrollment

• Overcrowded classrooms

What is a suggested area to focus on for improving issues caused by rapid urbanization?

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture

• Tourism

• Healthcare