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{{Short description|Township on the Cape Flats in Cape Town}}
{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Delft
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| subdivision_type1 = [[Provinces of South Africa|Province]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[Provinces of South Africa|Province]]
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Western Cape]]
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| subdivision_type3 = [[List of municipalities of South Africa|Municipality]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[List of municipalities of South Africa|Municipality]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality|City of Cape Town]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality|City of Cape Town]]
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| leader_party = [[African National Congress|ANC]]
| leader_party = [[African National Congress|ANC]]
| leader_title = [[Councillor]]
| leader_title = [[Councillor]]
| leader_name = Xolani Ndongeni (Ward 106) ([[Afican National Congress (South Africa)|ANC]])<br> Buyiswa Bala-Mjobo (Ward 20)
| leader_name = Nobanathi Matutu (Lutango) (Ward 106) ([[African National Congress|ANC]])<br> Phumla Tause (Ward 24)
| area_footnotes = <ref name="census2011">{{cite web |url=http://census2011.adrianfrith.com/place/199023 |title = Main Place Delft |work=Census 2011}} </ref>
| area_footnotes = <ref name="census2011">{{cite web |url=http://census2011.adrianfrith.com/place/199023 |title = Main Place Delft |work=Census 2011}}</ref>
| area_total_km2 = 11.08
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'''Delft''' is a township on the outskirts of [[Cape Town]], [[South Africa]]. It is situated next to the [[Cape Town International Airport]], [[Belhar]], [[Blue Downs]] and Site C, [[Khayelitsha]]. It is known for its recreational events, youth empowerment organizations such as Enkosi Foundation and the community has establish a motherbody organisation, the Delft Community Development Forum. Delft is a community that consists of numerous government built housing projects such as the [[N2 Gateway]].<ref name="dm_2018" />
'''Delft''' is a township on the outskirts of [[Cape Town]], [[South Africa]]. It is situated next to the [[Cape Town International Airport]], [[Belhar]], [[Blue Downs]], Ikwezi Park, Mandalay, Luzuko, Phillipi East, and Site C, [[Khayelitsha]]. It is known for its recreational events, youth empowerment organizations such as Enkosi Foundation and the community has establish a motherbody organisation, the Delft Community Development Forum. Delft is a community that consists of numerous government built housing projects such as the [[N2 Gateway]].<ref name="dm_2018" /> In 2022 Delft was the fastest growing community in Cape Town. <ref>{{Cite web |date=3 February 2023 |title=These are the fastest-growing suburbs in Joburg and Cape Town |url=https://businesstech.co.za/news/property/660969/these-are-the-fastest-growing-suburbs-in-joburg-and-cape-town/}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Delft was established in 1989.<ref name="dm_2018">{{Cite web |url=https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2018-10-02-delft-poor-policing-and-fragmented-planning-fuel-high-crime-rate/ |title=Special Focus: Delft: Poor policing and fragmented planning fuel high crime rate |last=Payne |first=Suné |website=Daily Maverick |language=en |access-date=2020-03-17}}</ref> It is a rapidly expanding community found within District D: Tygerberg. This community was originally established as an integrated service land project for 'coloureds' and 'blacks'.<ref name="Community Situation Analysis">{{cite web|url=http://www.dgroups.org/groups/worldbank/MENA-CEN/docs/UWC_Community | title=Community Situation Analysis| publisher=DG Groups}}</ref>
Delft was established in 1989.<ref name="dm_2018">{{Cite web |url=https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2018-10-02-delft-poor-policing-and-fragmented-planning-fuel-high-crime-rate/ |title=Special Focus: Delft: Poor policing and fragmented planning fuel high crime rate |last=Payne |first=Suné |website=Daily Maverick |language=en |access-date=2020-03-17}}</ref> It is a rapidly expanding community found within District D: Tygerberg. This community was originally established as an integrated service land project for 'coloureds' and 'blacks'.<ref name="Community Situation Analysis">{{cite web| url=http://www.dgroups.org/groups/worldbank/MENA-CEN/docs/UWC_Community| title=Community Situation Analysis| publisher=DG Groups| access-date=2008-11-23| archive-date=2011-08-28| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110828213526/http://dgroups.org/groups/worldbank/MENA-CEN/docs/UWC_Community| url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Geography and demographics==
==Geography and demographics==
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In 2008, Delft was in the news because of the controversial N2 Gateway housing project. The shackdwellers of [[Joe Slovo, Cape Town|Joe Slovo Informal Settlement]] in Cape Town have publicly refused to be forcibly removed to Delft. Also, in December 2008, backyard dwellers occupied over 1,000 N2 Gateway houses in the new Symphony section of Delft. DA Councillor Frank Martin who was accused of inciting thousands of poor people to occupy these houses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.labournet.net/world/0801/cape2.html| title=Western Cape Evictions trial on hold| publisher=Labournet|date =2008-01-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mg.co.za/article/2007-12-21-da-councillor-in-court-over-delft-housing-incident| title=DA councillor in court over Delft housing incident| publisher=Mail & Guardian|date =2008-12-21}}</ref> Eventually, the families who occupied the houses were violently evicted by police who used rubber bullets to put down the protest.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestar.co.za/?fSectionId=3268&fArticleId=vn20080219153915605C906883| title=Delft residents refuse, resist eviction| publisher=Star|date =2008-02-19}}</ref> News of the violent repression reached international news with some people saying that it has severely hurt South Africa's reputation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abahlali.org/node/3384| title=Everyone needs a stake in our society| publisher=The Mercury|date =2008-03-05}}</ref> Evicted residents are now living in makeshift shacks on Symphony Way which has widely become known as "[[Blikkiesdorp]]" across from the houses. This was believed to have been temporary housing for the evicted dwellers; however, they are still occupying "Blikkiesdorp" for the past five years{{when|date=March 2020}}.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://antieviction.org.za/2008/02/20/press-update-delft-community-and-anti-eviction-campaign-sleep-on-symphony-rd-vow-permanent-sit-in/| title=Press Update: Delft community and Anti-Eviction Campaign sleep on Symphony Rd, vow permanent sit in| publisher=Anti-Eviction Campaign| date=2008-02-20| access-date=2009-03-10| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091124091048/http://antieviction.org.za/2008/02/20/press-update-delft-community-and-anti-eviction-campaign-sleep-on-symphony-rd-vow-permanent-sit-in/| archive-date=2009-11-24| url-status=dead}}</ref>
In 2008, Delft was in the news because of the controversial N2 Gateway housing project. The shackdwellers of [[Joe Slovo, Cape Town|Joe Slovo Informal Settlement]] in Cape Town have publicly refused to be forcibly removed to Delft. Also, in December 2008, backyard dwellers occupied over 1,000 N2 Gateway houses in the new Symphony section of Delft. DA Councillor Frank Martin who was accused of inciting thousands of poor people to occupy these houses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.labournet.net/world/0801/cape2.html| title=Western Cape Evictions trial on hold| publisher=Labournet|date =2008-01-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mg.co.za/article/2007-12-21-da-councillor-in-court-over-delft-housing-incident| title=DA councillor in court over Delft housing incident| publisher=Mail & Guardian|date =2008-12-21}}</ref> Eventually, the families who occupied the houses were violently evicted by police who used rubber bullets to put down the protest.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestar.co.za/?fSectionId=3268&fArticleId=vn20080219153915605C906883| title=Delft residents refuse, resist eviction| publisher=Star|date =2008-02-19}}</ref> News of the violent repression reached international news with some people saying that it has severely hurt South Africa's reputation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abahlali.org/node/3384| title=Everyone needs a stake in our society| publisher=The Mercury|date =2008-03-05}}</ref> Evicted residents are now living in makeshift shacks on Symphony Way which has widely become known as "[[Blikkiesdorp]]" across from the houses. This was believed to have been temporary housing for the evicted dwellers; however, they are still occupying "Blikkiesdorp" for the past five years{{when|date=March 2020}}.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://antieviction.org.za/2008/02/20/press-update-delft-community-and-anti-eviction-campaign-sleep-on-symphony-rd-vow-permanent-sit-in/| title=Press Update: Delft community and Anti-Eviction Campaign sleep on Symphony Rd, vow permanent sit in| publisher=Anti-Eviction Campaign| date=2008-02-20| access-date=2009-03-10| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091124091048/http://antieviction.org.za/2008/02/20/press-update-delft-community-and-anti-eviction-campaign-sleep-on-symphony-rd-vow-permanent-sit-in/| archive-date=2009-11-24| url-status=dead}}</ref>


==See also==
==Land use==
* [[Blikkiesdorp]]
* [[Blikkiesdorp]]
* [[Symphony Way Pavement Dwellers]]
* [[Symphony Way Pavement Dwellers]]
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{{Cape Town suburbs}}
{{Cape Town suburbs}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Housing in South Africa]]
[[Category:Housing in South Africa]]

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Delft is located in Western Cape
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Delft is located in South Africa
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Coordinates: 33°57′56″S 18°38′40″E / 33.96556°S 18.64444°E / -33.96556; 18.64444
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceWestern Cape
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Main PlaceCape Town
Government
 • CouncillorNobanathi Matutu (Lutango) (Ward 106) (ANC)
Phumla Tause (Ward 24) (ANC)
Area
[1]
 • Total
11.08 km2 (4.28 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total
152,030
 • Density14,000/km2 (36,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
[1]
 • Black African46.2%
 • Coloured51.5%
 • Indian/Asian0.3%
 • White0.1%
 • Other1.8%
First languages (2011)
[1]
 • Afrikaans47.0%
 • Xhosa37.8%
 • English9.4%
 • Other5.8%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
7102
PO box
7100
Area code021

Delft is a township on the outskirts of Cape Town, South Africa. It is situated next to the Cape Town International Airport, Belhar, Blue Downs, Ikwezi Park, Mandalay, Luzuko, Phillipi East, and Site C, Khayelitsha. It is known for its recreational events, youth empowerment organizations such as Enkosi Foundation and the community has establish a motherbody organisation, the Delft Community Development Forum. Delft is a community that consists of numerous government built housing projects such as the N2 Gateway.[2] In 2022 Delft was the fastest growing community in Cape Town. [3]

History

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Delft was established in 1989.[2] It is a rapidly expanding community found within District D: Tygerberg. This community was originally established as an integrated service land project for 'coloureds' and 'blacks'.[4]

Geography and demographics

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Delft is situated approximately 34 km east of Cape Town, and approximately 7.5 km from Bellville. It was established to be one of Cape Town's first mixed race township including coloured and black residents. In 2000, it had a population between 25,000 and 92,000 inhabitants.[4]

According to the 2011 census,[5] Delft was 51% Coloured and 46% Black African with 3% "other". The dominant first languages are Afrikaans and Xhosa while English is widely used as second language. The majority of residents have not finished their matric. Official unemployment levels are at about 43% (although unofficially, this might be much higher).[6]

Much of Delft consists of government housing projects. The newest projects are the Symphony which is the main part of the N2 Gateway Pilot Project as well as Temporary Relocation Areas (TRAs) such as Tsunami and the Symphony Way TRA.[7][8]

Subdivisions

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Delft is a big township. It is divided into 7 places (divisions) namely Delft South (also known as Suburban), Voorbrug, Leiden (Delft Central), Eindhoven, Roosendal, The Hague and the new Symphony section. Delft South is predominantly populated by Xhosa-speaking people, Leiden (Delft Central) is a mixed community of both Xhosa-speaking and Afrikaans-speaking people. Voorbrug, The Hague, Roosendal and Eindhoven are predominantly populated by Afrikaans-speaking coloured people.

In the news

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In 2008, Delft was in the news because of the controversial N2 Gateway housing project. The shackdwellers of Joe Slovo Informal Settlement in Cape Town have publicly refused to be forcibly removed to Delft. Also, in December 2008, backyard dwellers occupied over 1,000 N2 Gateway houses in the new Symphony section of Delft. DA Councillor Frank Martin who was accused of inciting thousands of poor people to occupy these houses.[9][10] Eventually, the families who occupied the houses were violently evicted by police who used rubber bullets to put down the protest.[11] News of the violent repression reached international news with some people saying that it has severely hurt South Africa's reputation.[12] Evicted residents are now living in makeshift shacks on Symphony Way which has widely become known as "Blikkiesdorp" across from the houses. This was believed to have been temporary housing for the evicted dwellers; however, they are still occupying "Blikkiesdorp" for the past five years[when?].[13]

Land use

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Main Place Delft". Census 2011.
  2. ^ a b Payne, Suné. "Special Focus: Delft: Poor policing and fragmented planning fuel high crime rate". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
  3. ^ "These are the fastest-growing suburbs in Joburg and Cape Town". 3 February 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Community Situation Analysis". DG Groups. Archived from the original on 2011-08-28. Retrieved 2008-11-23.
  5. ^ Delft Census 2011
  6. ^ "City of Cape Town - Census 2001 - Delft". City of Cape Town. Archived from the original on 2009-11-13.
  7. ^ "Delft squatters 'still unhappy'". 24 News. 2008-02-22. Archived from the original on 2008-05-15.
  8. ^ "Police illegally destroy homes on Symphony Way". 2008-10-04.
  9. ^ "Western Cape Evictions trial on hold". Labournet. 2008-01-08.
  10. ^ "DA councillor in court over Delft housing incident". Mail & Guardian. 2008-12-21.
  11. ^ "Delft residents refuse, resist eviction". Star. 2008-02-19.
  12. ^ "Everyone needs a stake in our society". The Mercury. 2008-03-05.
  13. ^ "Press Update: Delft community and Anti-Eviction Campaign sleep on Symphony Rd, vow permanent sit in". Anti-Eviction Campaign. 2008-02-20. Archived from the original on 2009-11-24. Retrieved 2009-03-10.
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