South Africa (SA) is a developing country with a population of 55.7 million, an unemployment rate of 34.4%, a poverty rate of 55.5% and a Gini index (a measure of income inequality) of 63 (100 = maximum inequality). The SA Government views socio-economic development (SED) as a key driver to address these dire social imbalances. As a result, SED is a key component of government initiatives. Communities often see it as a panacea to poverty and addressing immediate needs, includ