What are the zoning categories in South Africa?

Cities are divided into zones; each zone is intended for certain types of properties.

Zone types:

Industrial (warehouses, factories).
Commercial (shops, restaurants, offices).
Residential (houses, apartments).
Agricultural (farms, ranches).
Open space (parks, conservation areas).

Each zone type is further divided into classifications that determine the types of developments allowed.

Residential zones are further divided into:

Residential 1: One dwelling per stand.
Residential 2: Allows for a density of between 10 and 20 dwellings per hectare (10 000m²).
Residential 3: 21 to 40 dwellings per hectare.
Residential 4: 41 to 120 dwellings per hectare.

You can acquire zoning information from your local municipality.