South African Institute of Town and Regional Planners report of the president: October 1987

Abstract

If one examines the activities of the Council during the year one has to admit that it was characterised by a stormy beginning. The Branches all had the task to reflect on the role of the Institute as put forward by Dr. Bertie van Zyl. Divergent opinions were expressed many with a strong political overtone, amongst others, comprehensive recom­mendations for organizational change within the Institute. The standpoint of the Institute, however, has been not to become involved in party political issues but rather to be involved in the area of change in South Africa that is direct­ly related to physical planning, the area of our  expertise. The Council has reacted in a respons­ible manner and has attempted to hear all sides by establishing a committee comprised of branch representatives. The result of this has been certain recommendations accepted in principle by the Council.