TST Population growth. ..........................................

The effects of population growth in SA

1. By Chauke MV

2. Table of contents
PageSub-topic
3Population Growth
4South Africa's population growth from 2015 to 2025
5Main causes of population growth in SA
6Poverty
7Immigration and Refugee Influx
8Population in Gauteng
9city of gold
10Effects of overcrowding in Gauteng
11-14Effective ways to help prevent overcrowding and manage population growth in South Africa
15Sources

3. Population Growth
Population growth refers to the
increase in the number of people
living in a particular area over
time. It’s a key concept in
demography and has wide-
reaching implications for
economics, urban planning,
environmental sustainability, and
social development. address
demographic changes.
(Ricardo Treviño, 2024).

4. South Africa's population growth from
2015 to 2025
Annual Growth RatePopulation Estimate
Year
1.62%60.1 million2015
1.64%60.6 million2020
1.34%63.2 million2023
1.16%64.7 million2025

5. Main causes of population growth in SA
Poverty
Immigration
and Refugee
Influx

6. Poverty
•In economically disadvantaged communities, families often have
more children. In some cases, children are seen as contributors to
household income, especially in informal sectors. Most South
African families have more children because they want more
social grant money. This mindset leads to larger family sizes,
particularly in urban slums and rural areas.
(Aryan Raj)

7. Immigration and Refugee Influx
The arrival of refugees and migrants from neighboring countries has
added to population numbers. In South Africa, large groups have
come from Malawi, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, India, Pakistan and China,
increasing the overall population through settlement and natural
growth.
(Aryan Raj)

8. Population in
Gauteng
Most refugees in
SA are found in
Gauteng province.
As a result of this
the province is
overcrowded
since it is a tiny
province.

9. As the country’s economic hub, Gauteng attracts large numbers of
migrants seeking employment and better living conditions. This leads to
an increased demand for housing, of which the province has no enough
space. Because of millions of people seeking jobs there is job scarcity.
(VishisthIX-A)

10. Effects of overcrowding
in Gauteng
All this result in homelessness, informal settlements,
increase in crime and land pollution. The province is
polluted everywhere. Land pollution(littering) and air
pollution.
(eNCA YouTube video)

11. Effective ways to help prevent overcrowding
and manage population growth in South Africa
Promote
Promote Family
Planning and
Reproductive
Health Education
Strengthen
Strengthen Urban
Planning and
Decentralization
Regulate
Regulate
Immigration and
Border Control

12. Promote Family Planning
and
Reproductive Health
Education
•Increase access to
contraceptives and
reproductive health services.
•Educate communities about
the benefits of smaller families
and responsible parenting.
•Support youth programs that
encourage informed decision-
making.
(Bhati Gujjar, slideshare)

13. Strengthen Urban
Planning and
Decentralization
•Develop infrastructure in rural areas
to reduce migration pressure on cities
like Johannesburg and Pretoria.
•Encourage investment in smaller
towns to create jobs and services
outside major urban centers.
•Implement zoning laws and housing
policies that prevent overcrowded
settlements.

14. Regulate Immigration and
Border Control.
•Enforce fair and transparent
immigration policies that balance
humanitarian needs with national
capacity.
•Strengthen border management to
monitor and manage cross-border
movement.
•Collaborate with neighboring
countries on regional development to
reduce push factors for migration.

15. Sources
Aryan Raj, 18115022
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/population-growth-238692357/238692357
(eNCA YouTube video)
https://youtu.be/MGbdjOOfpnc?si=uEhXcpqDr5nJvmlo
(Bhati Gujjar, slideshare)
https://www.slideshare.net/ashishbhati7967/presentation2-37147549
Ricardo Treviño (2024)
https://tecscience.tec.mx/en/human-social/population-growth/
(VishisthIX-A)
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/population-of-india2011/11064412