This study forms part of a greater migration study, requested by the Provincial Government of the Western Cape (PGWC) for which a separate report will be produced on the establishment of techniques to monitor migration in the Western Cape Province. Initially the study was focused on district municipalities, however, the focus has been shifted and the monitoring of migration is envisaged to be executed on a local municipal level. Local municipalities are responsible for the management of urban areas and have a broad perspective of the population dynamics within their formal residential areas and informal settlements.