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However, when the NWAC is superimposed on the actual distribution of jobs in Tshwane (Figure 4.5),
it is clear that the majority of jobs may be within the R80 NWAC envelope but are relatively distant.
Figure 4.5: Soshanguve net wage contours superimposed on total jobs
In comparison, Figure 4.6 shows the net wage surface for part of Mamelodi that is located close to
rail, bus and taxi facilities. Mamelodi is clearly a better location than Soshanguve for accessing jobs,
as it is easy to get to large parts of the Pretoria economic core.
Figure 4.6: Mamelodi Central (walk feeder to public transport) net wage surface
These examples show the importance of location relative to employment opportunities, and how the
cost of transport affects how far the poor can physically go to access employment. What is clear is that
being located on the outskirts of cities has a negative impact on the poor seeking employment.
Source: Venter and Cross (2014)
(Maps generated by author)
138 State of South African Cities Report 2016