New maps from
Statistics South Africa show racial diversity and segregation in South African cities. These indicate that while some areas have become more integrated, others remain highly segregated.
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Map of Johannesburg |
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Map of Pretoria |
Patterns picked up in the maps include:
- Central business districts (CBDs) have a high percentage of black African residents.
- Suburbs around CBDs generally have a high percentage of white residents.
- Townships, to the periphery of cities, have high percentages of black African residents.
- More integrated neighborhoods appear to be suburbs near CBDs.