According to Buckle's theory to the environment is a crucial factor for notations to flourish. The Eastern notations flourish because of warm climates, fertile soil and enough rainfall. The Northern notations were innovative and industries to survive the cold by producing a large quantity of food. 

South Africa is a country with more than one climate. In places like Mpumalamga with a warm climate, enough rainfall and fertile soil, they are able to harvest food that can last for a very long time including the winter time. They are able to plant all year through. Then we come across places like the Northen Cape, they cannot produce such large quantities because they do not have enough rainfall. Since South Africa is faced with multiple difficulties of their own water shortage is one of the biggest problem. Our government cannot meet the required basic human needs because of all the corruption that is taking place.