Barriers to visiting South Africa's national parks in the post-apartheid era: black South African perspectives from Soweto

摘要: Almost 80% of South African citizens are black origin, yet significantly underrepresented in numerous leisure activities and especially at national parks: they accounted for only 8.8% visitors to parks’ recreational spaces 2010/2011. A review literature on this issue finds a series research shortcomings. Using sample 466 respondents from Soweto (414 self-administered surveys 52 in-depth interviews), paper re-examines the significant barriers deterring Africans visiting parks. Economic impediments travel were frequently reported but other previously ignored emerged, including lack paid holidays, “immobilities” fostered under apartheid, transport issues, time constraints, understanding knowledge what do All maintain perception parks as unwelcome many Africans. While park management is now largely done by Africans, valua...