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attended to by the local authorities, may be regarded as relating to prospects of the future.
According to Kraus (1978) one ofthe goals ofrecreation and tourism is to enrich the quality
of life in the community by providing pleasurable and constructive leisure opportunities for
the residents ofall ages, background and socio-economic classes for a better future.
In the context ofthis study, this defmition clearly means that for the future development and
provision of development facilities, proper planning is essential on the part of the local
authorities, and more specifically for the Ulundi Local Municipality.
1.4.11 Perspective
The concept 'perspective' has many shades of meaning and varies with the subject matter
presented. The concept refers to values, viewpoints, judgement and meaning that provide the
framework and point of view from which an individual or community may view a situation
(Theodorson and Theodorson, 1970). For purposes ofthis research study, this concept refers
to the way a spatial or environmental situation portrays itself and the manner in which its
importance is interpreted by the local community in the study area.
1.4.12 Problem
The concept 'problem' is variously defined. According to [www.wordig.comJproblem,
(2007)], the term 'problem' refers to a situation, condition or issue that is unresolved or
undesired. Usually the nature of a problem is such that an answer or solution is needed. In
such cases, problem solving is used to understand important aspects of the issue so that an
answer or solution can be found. In this research, problem means any challenging scenario or
task that presents a test ofthe abilities ofdecision makers at all levels ofgovernment.
1.4.13 Poverty
Poverty embraces a wide range of circumstances associated with need. hardship and lack of
resources. For some, poverty is a subjective and comparative term; for others, it is moral and
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