ABSTRACT
Since the beginning of the 21st century, many developing countries in the global south have been experiencing high levels of urbanisation. This led to the transformation of cities into economic hubs that shape cultural and social life. In South Africa, there are several interventions to address the impact of urbanisation and apartheid's spatial injustices. This paper investigated the impact of these interventions on Johannesburg's social and economic transformation, focusing on Cosmo City Township. Using a qualitative case study approach, data was collected through resident questionnaires and interviews with municipal officials. A qualitative approach was chosen to understand the residents’ and municipal officials’ experiences and perceptions. The results showed that Cosmo City's mixed housing development has, to some extent, influenced social and economic benefits to the residents. However, these benefits have not been translated to the broader communities as the newly constructed housing has not been accessible to everyone.
