Irma Booyens

TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined the relationship between innovation activity and firm size in the South African context and identified innovative entrepreneurs and micro enterprises as important foci for entrepreneurship and innovation policy.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors suggest that township tourism is not necessarily a viable or responsible development option, since it does not automatically ensure pro-poor benefits or enhance community development, and they call for responsible township tourism development in which local authorities play a vital role and recommend the development of township tourism attractions, with a focus on culture and heritage, to create unique visitor experiences.

Abstract: Creative industries are often regarded as avenues for urban regeneration, economic development and job creation The growth of creative industries is linked to post-Fordist economic restructuring in cities As a result, the economic base of cities has moved away from manufacturing to knowledge-intensive and service-based industries While countries in the Global South generally contribute marginally to the global economy, some countries are seeking to enhance their competitiveness in the global environment and gain from opportunities presented by the creative economy Policymakers in the Global South have therefore adopted creative industry policies, and often link these to social development outcomes However, this presents various challenges The literature indicates that creative industries can exacerbate existing inequalities and marginalise working class residents Furthermore, the benefits of creative urban renewal do not necessarily reach poor communities This paper contributes to debates regarding the role of creative industries in the urban economies of cities in the Global South This reflects on the impacts of creative urban renewal, and the implications for social development and policy It also considers recent development and challenges around creative industry promotion in Cape Town, with specific reference to the city-fringe neighbourhood of Woodstock

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated tourists' perceptions of safety and security whilst on a township tour and found that the majority (73%) of respondents felt safe whilst on the tour.