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INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2009/10

MKHAMBATHINI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2009/10

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PREPARED BY: The Municipal Manager Mkhambathini Local Municipality 18 Old Main Road Camperdown 3720 Tel: 031 785 9300 Fax: 031 785 1463 E- Mail: [email protected] Website: www.mkhambathini.gov.za


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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO

SECTION A: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5

1.1 Introduction 6 1.2 Overview of Mkhambathini Local Municipality 7 1.3 Scope of the Review Process 10 1.4 How was the IDP developed? 10 1.5 Key Challenges and Opportunities 11 1.6 Priority Issues 12 1.7 Priority Strategies 13 1.8 Critical Targets 13 SECTION B: CONTEXT AND SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS 14

2.1 Purpose 15 2.2 Mkhambathini Local Municipality 15 2.3 Scope of the Review Process 16 2.4 Approach and Methodology 16 2.5 MEC Comments on the Previous IDP 18 2.6 Structure of the Report 20 2.7 District Content 21 2.8 Demographic Profile 22 2.9 Socio-Economic Development 26 2.10 Access to Land 29 2.11 Human Settlement 33 2.12 Access to Basic Services 34 2.13 HIV/AIDS 40 2.14 Access to Public Facilities 42 2.15 Economic Development 52 2.16 Natural Environment 57 2.17 Bio-resource Classification of Mkhambathini Municipality 58 2.18 Key Development Issues 61 2.19 SWOT Analysis 65 2.20 Priority Issues 66 SECTION C: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES 67 3.1 Introduction 68 3.2 Vision and Mission 68 3.3 Mkhambathini Municipality Organisational Structure 08/09 71 3.4 Council 74 3.5 Status of Policies 74 3.6 Addressing Special Needs 77 3.7 Development Strategies 79


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SECTION D: SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK 112 4.1 Spatial Development Framework 113 4.2 The Primary Movement Corridor 114 4.3 Nodes 116 4.4 Land Use Management Systems 118 SECTION E: SECTOR INVOLVEMENT 119

5.1 Department Of Housing 120 5.2 Department Of Agriculture & Environmental Affairs 122 5.3 Land Claims Commission 123 5.4 Department Of Social Development 127 5.5 Department Of Sports and Recreation 128 5.6 Umgeni Water 129 5.7 Department Of Local Government 133 SECTION F: IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 134

6.1 Three Year Implementation Plan 135 6.2 Ward Identified Needs 139 SECTION G: PROJECTS 148

7.1 One Year Operational Plan 149 SECTION H: FINANCIAL PLAN 150

8.1 Strategies And Programmes 151 8.2 Summary of Overall Budget for 2009/10 154 8.3 Five Year Operating Budget 155 8.4 Revenue by Source 156 8.5 Operating Budget 157 8.6 Capital Budget Allocations 159 SECTION I: ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 165 9.1 Performance Management System 166 9.2 Municipal Annual Report 175 9.3 Auditor-General’s Comments on 2006/07 Annual Report 175 SECTION J: ANNEXURES 176 10.1 Annexures 177 SECTION K: APPENDICES 178 11.1 Appendices 179


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SECTION A

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY


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1.1 INTRODUCTION Section 25 of the Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000 requires municipalities to prepare a single, inclusive and strategic plan for the development of its area of jurisdiction which-

(a) links, integrates and co-ordinates plans and takes into account proposals for the development of the municipality;

(b) aligns resources and capacity of the municipality with the implementation of the plan;

(c) forms the policy framework and general basis on which annual budgets must be based;

(d) Is compatible with national and provincial development plans and planning requirements binding on the municipality in terms of legislation.

Each municipal council is obliged in terms of Section 34 of The Municipal Systems Act 32 0f 2000 to- A. review its integrated development plan-

i. annually in accordance with an assessment of its performance measurements in terms of section 41; and

ii. to the extent that changing circumstances so demand;

B. amend its integrated development plan in accordance with a prescribed process.

1.2 OVERVIEW OF MKHAMBATHINI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY 1.2.1 Overview of the location of the Municipality Mkhambathini Local Municipality was established in terms of Section 155 (1) (b) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (1996) following the 2000 local government elections. It is one of the seven (7) category B municipalities comprising uMgungundlovu District Municipality. It shares municipal executive and legislative authority with uMgungundlovu District Municipality. The other local municipalities comprising within the District Municipality are Mooi Mpofana, The Msunduzi, Richmond, uMshwati, uMngeni and Impendle Local Municipalities. Mkhambathini Local Municipality is located along the south-eastern boundary of uMgungundlovu District Municipality and adjoins Richmond and Msunduzi Local Municipalities to the west, uMshwati to the north and Durban/eThekwini Metropolitan to the east. It covers an area of approximately 917km2 and is the second smallest municipality within uMgungundlovu District Municipality after Impendle Local Municipality.


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1.2.2 Overview of the Municipality (a) Organizational Structure 08/09

(b) Population Of Organogram

DEPTARTMENTS SECT 57 PERMANENT

CONTRACT

TEMP TRAINESS AND INTERNS

FINANCE ( CFO, Supply Chain Management, Procument Officer, Personal Assistant, Finance Officer- Income, Finance Officer- Expense, Cashier, Budget Intern)

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TECHNICAL( Technical Services Manager, Personal Assistant, Town Planning Officer, Building Control Officer ,Snr Technician, Designated Officer, Brick layer,

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MUNICIPAL MANAGER

TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPT

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT

MANAGER: FINANCIAL SERV

MANAGER: TECHNICAL SERV

MANAGER: COMMUNITY SERV

MANAGER: ADMIN SERV

FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPT

ADMINISTRATION SERVICES DEPT


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Handyman, Carpenter, Workshop assistant, Street/toilet cleaner, Plumber) COMMUNITY( Community Services Manager, Personal Assistant, Snr. Community Services Officer, Disaster Management, HIV/Aids Co-ordinator, LED Officer, GDYC, Tourism Officer)

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ADMINISTRATION( Administration Services Manager, Municipal Manager Human Resource, Personal Assistants (2) , Records Officer, Registry Clerk, Snr Admin Officer, Receptionist, Cleaners, Motor Licensing, IDP Co-ordinator, Librarian, Committee officers (2) )

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(c) Council Mkhambathini Municipality has seven wards. Below is a table indicating the current Ward and Public Relations Councillors.

MEMBERS OF EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Cllr. T.E.Maphumulo Honourable Mayor Cllr.E Ngcongo Deputy Mayor Cllr.T.Z Maphumulo Speaker Cllr.F.P Msomi Exco Member / Ward Councillor

COUNCILLORS Cllr.T.A Gw ala Ward Councillor Cllr.F.J. Ngubane PR Councillor Cllr.S.P Goqo Ward Councillor Cllr.M.Nene Ward Councillor Cllr.M.E.Ngcongo PR Councillor Cllr.E.Ngcongo Ward Councillor Cllr.M.R.Ntuli Ward Councillor Cllr.M.K.Mkhize PR Councillor Cllr.B.Zondi PR Councillor Cllr.S.Tovernrath PR Councillor Cllr S Wanda Ward Councillor

COMMITTEES Polit ical Liaison Committee Finance Committee Economic Development and Planning Committee

Audit Committee Human Resource Committee


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Executive Committee Housing Committee


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1.2.3 Financial Overview

Final Budget for the year 2009/2010 2009/2010 2008/2009 INCOME R R

Rates and Service Charges

2,425,317 1,274,981 Equitable Share 16,242,000 11,993,000 Grants and subsidies 10,563,000 12,980,000 Other Income 5,804,400 4,358,911 35,034,717 30,606,892 EXPENDITURE OPERATING EXPENDITURE Salaries and Allowances 13,237,370 9,278,315

General Expenses 19,693,560

17,156,926 Repairs and Maintenance 335000 485,000 Depreciation 872,405 826,383

Contributions 896 382

2,860,268 35,034,717 30,606,892 SALARIES PER DEPT 2009/2010 Financial Services & Corporate services 4,623,320 3,455,181 Library & Community Services 2,852,496 1,873,483 Licensing & Technical Services 3,948,622 3,040,063 Municipal Manager & Council 1,812,932 909,588 13,237,370 9,278,315 CAPITAL PROJECTS 2009/2010

Financial Services & Corporate Services

1,237,500 180,000 Municipal Manager & Council - 20,000

Community Services

710,000 600,000 Technical Services 8,659,755 41,708,360 10,607,255 42,508,360 SUMMARY OF SOURCES OF FUNDS

Contributions from revenue

1,020,000 5,835,000 Grants 1,077,500 3,667,187

Department of Provincial & Local Government - (DPLG)

784,755 846,173 Department of Housing - 32,160,000 Municipal Infrastructure Grant 7,725,000- - - 10,607,255 42,508,360


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1.3 SCOPE OF THE REVIEW PROCESS Section 34 of the Municipal Systems Act (Act 32 of 2000) requires a municipality to review its Integrated Development Plan annually, taking into account the following:

• Comments received from MEC for Local Government and Traditional Affairs

• Issues identified through self-assessment

• Integration of new information, including changes in priorities, key issues and development patterns.

• Integration of sectoral plans.

• Comments from Auditor General

1.4 HOW WAS THE IDP DEVELOPED? The IDP is presented following the format suggested by the National Department of Provincial and Local Government (DPLG). The new format is based on lessons with the IDP process over the last few years, and is intended to streamline the process within the organization, make the IDP user friendly and accessible, and firmly establish it as a mechanism for change. 1.4.1 Technical Analysis Technical Analysis was largely a desktop exercise involving a review of a range of policy documents with a particular focus on the implications for Mkhambathini Local Municipality. The documents were categorized as follows:

o Sector Plans developed by Mkhambathini Local Municipality, particularly the Spatial Development Framework, Local Economic Development Plan, etc

o Sector Plans developed by uMgungundlovu District Municipality , these

include Water Services Development Plan, Waste Management Development Plans, Land Use Management Framework, Public Transportation Plan, etc

o The Provincial Spatial Economic Development Strategy.

o Various development policy documents produced by the National

Government, particularly Asgi-SA, and the National Spatial Development Plan.


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1.4.2 Stakeholder Consultation Ward Meetings Public Participation occurred through consultations that were held with Ward Committees at the following venues and dates and time stated below:

WARD VENUE TIME DATE Ward 1 Magongqo Hall 10:00 3 November 2008 Ward 2 Opokweni Hall 13:00 3 November 2008 Ward 3 Nkanyezini Hall 10:00 6 November 2008 Ward 4 Mkhambathini

Municipal Council Chambers

13:00 6 November 2008

Ward 5 Ogagwini Hall 10:00 5 November 2008 Ward 6 Makholweni Creche 13:00 5 November 2008 Ward 7 Esingondini Hall 10:00 4 November 2008 1.4.3 IDP Alignment Meetings Alignment Workshops were held with various sector departments and state owned enterprises that include Department of Housing, Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs, Land Claims Commission, Department of Social Development, Department of Sports and Recreation, Umgeni Water, The primary objectives of these meetings were to improve co-ordination between plans of the municipality and those of sector departments. Also district–wide alignment was reached through Planning and Development Committee and the IDP Alignment Sub-Committee. Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Structure, Economic and Development Cluster were developed by the District to deal with issues regarding planning and Integrated Development issues by Local Municipalities. 1.5 KEY CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES -High agricultural production potential. -Vibrant poultry industry -Sugar Cane production and processing -Location along the N3 -Tourism potential -Well run Municipal Administration -District Support with new management

-Limiting spatial structure-two separate settlement areas. -High rate of functional illiteracy -High rate of unemployment -Low income levels -Land claims -Undulating topography- steep terrain which renders service delivery expensive -Environmental Sensitivity


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-Service Backlog - Lack of Human Resource capacity within the Municipality

OPPORTUNITIES THREATS -Good Regional Access-Location along the N3 Corridor -Location in relation to Durban and Pietermaritzburg -Availability of strategically located land for development - IDP Co-ordinating Forums -Camperdown as a development node

-Shortage of electricity -Unfavourable rand dollar exchange -Increasing petrol price -Focus on Pietermaritzburg and Durban- -Shortage of Funds - Natural Disasters

1.6 PRIORITY ISSUES The priority issues as identified in the Ward Committee meetings, the SWOT analysis and based on the Situational Analysis are listed below and aligned to the Key Performance Areas (KPA’s).

KEY PERFORMANCE AREA PRIORITY ISSUES Municipal Transformation and Institutional Development

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High levels of unemployment Local Economic Development High levels of poverty Portable water and sanitation Electricity/alternative energy Access Roads Public Health Facilities Telecommunication facilities Housing Educational Facilities

Basic Service Delivery and Infrastructure Investment

HIV/AIDS Financial Viability and Financial Management

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Good Governance and Community Participation

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1.7 PRIORITY STRATEGIES Mkhambathini Municipality has developed objectives and strategies linked to targets and these are outlined in Section C. The Municipality will undertake a strategic planning session in the new financial year in order to review long term goals as well as identify higher level priority strategies. The following long-term development goals have been identified based on the National Key Performance Areas:

• To build an efficient and sustainable local government structure.

• To promote an equitable access to infrastructure and basic services.

• To create a condition conducive to economic development.

• To promote sustainable social and economic development. • To create a spatial framework that facilitates an equitable distribution of

development.

• To promote sustainable and integrated land use pattern 1.8 CRITICAL TARGETS

Reduce unemployment through LED initiatives Reduce High levels of poverty through LED initiatives Improve access to potable water and sanitation through negotiations with the

District Improve access to Electricity/alternative energy through negotiations with the

District/ Eskom Improve access to Roads through building of new roads and maintenance of

existing roads Improve access to Public Health Facilities through negotiations with

Department of Health Improve access to Telecommunication facilities through negotiations with the

various service providers Improve access to Housing by implementation of the Housing Plan Improve access to Educational Facilities through negotiations with

Department of Education Create awareness regarding HIV/AIDS


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SECTION B CONTEXT &

SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS


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2.1 PURPOSE Section 25 of the Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000 requires municipalities to prepare a single, inclusive and strategic plan for the development of its area of jurisdiction which-

(a) links, integrates and co-ordinates plans and takes into account proposals for the development of the municipality;

(b) aligns resources and capacity of the municipality with the implementation of the plan;

(c) forms the policy framework and general basis on which annual budgets must be based;

(d) Is compatible with national and provincial development plans and planning requirements binding on the municipality in terms of legislation.

Each municipal council is obliged in terms of Section 34 of The Municipal Systems Act 32 0f 2000 to- A. review its integrated development plan-

i. annually in accordance with an assessment of its performance measurements in terms of section 41; and

ii. to the extent that changing circumstances so demand;

B. amend its integrated development plan in accordance with a prescribed process.

2.2 MKHAMBATHINI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Mkhambathini Local Municipality was established in terms of Section 155 (1) (b) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (1996) following the 2000 local government elections. It is one of the seven (7) category B municipalities comprising uMgungundlovu District Municipality. It shares municipal executive and legislative authority with uMgungundlovu District Municipality. The other local municipalities comprising within the District Municipality are Mooi-Mpofana, Msunduzi, Richmond, Mshwati, uMngeni and Impendle Local Municipalities. Mkhambathini Local Municipality is located along the south-eastern boundary of uMgungundlovu District Municipality and adjoins Richmond and Msunduzi Local Municipalities to the west, uMshwati to the north and Durban/eThekwini Metropolitan to the east. It covers an area of approximately 917km2 and is the second smallest municipality within uMgungundlovu District Municipality after Impendle Local Municipality.


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2.3 SCOPE OF THE REVIEW PROCESS

Section 34 of the Municipal Systems Act (Act 32 of 2000) requires a municipality to

review its Integrated Development Plan annually, taking into account the following:

• Comments received from the MEC for Local Government and Traditional Affairs,

• Issues identified through self-assessment.

• Integration of new information, including changes in priorities, key issues and development patterns.

• Integration of sectoral plans.

• Comments received from Auditor General

2.4 APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY

In line with the principle of public participation in local government, a two-pronged

approach was adopted in undertaking the IDP review phase. Its components are as

follows:

• Technical analysis.

• Public participation.

2.4.1 Technical Analysis

Technical analysis was largely a desktop exercise involving a review of a range of policy documents with a particular focus on the implications for Mkhambathini Municipality. The documents reviewed could be categorized as follows:

• Sector Plans developed by Mkhambathini Municipality, particularly the HIV and AIDS strategy, and the Tourism Development Strategy.

• Sector Plans developed by Umgungundlovu District. These include Water Services Development Plan, Waste Management Development Plans, Land Use Management Framework, Public Transportation Plan, etc.

• The Provincial Growth and Development Framework. • Various development policy documents produced by the National

Government. particularly Asgi-SA and the National Spatial Development Plan.


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2.4.2 Public Participation

Public participation and consultation occurred in the form of stakeholder interviews, workshops with the Ward Committees and Representative Forum Meetings. Interviews categorised as follows:

• Umgungundlovu District Municipality, which is responsible for the provision of bulk infrastructure, district planning, etc.

• Provincial government departments such as Department of Agriculture, Social Welfare and Development, Health, etc

• National government departments such as the Department of Land Affairs and the Regional Land Claims Commission.

• Independent service delivery agencies such as ESKOM, etc.

Ward committee workshops were intended to failitate a process of prioritising projects for the 2009/2010 IDP review and budget. They also provided an opportunity for the senior municipal officials to engage with the communities in terms of projects that have been implemented and further actviities required to ensure the sustainability of such projects.

Public Participation occurred through consultations that were held with Ward Committees at the following venues and dates and time stated below:

WARD VENUE TIME DATE Ward 1 Magongqo Hall 10:00 3 November 2008 Ward 2 Opokweni Hall 13:00 3 November 2008 Ward 3 Nkanyezini Hall 10:00 6 November 2008 Ward 4 Mkhambathini

Municipal Council Chambers

13:00 6 November 2008

Ward 5 Ogagwini Hall 10:00 5 November 2008 Ward 6 Makholweni Creche 13:00 5 November 2008 Ward 7 Esingondini Hall 10:00 4 November 2008 2.4.3 IDP Alignment Meetings Alignment Workshops were held with various sector departments and state owned enterprises that include Department of Housing, Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs, Land Claims Commission, Department of Social Development, Department of Sports and Recreation, Umgeni Water,


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The primary objectives of these meetings were to improve co-ordination between plans of the municipality and those of sector departments. Also district–wide alignment was reached through Planning and Development Committee and the IDP Alignment Sub-Committee. Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Structure, Economic and Development Cluster were developed by the District to deal with issues regarding planning and Integrated Development issues by Local Municipalities. 2.4.4 IDP Imbizo Traditional Leaders participate in the IDP process, both through IDP Representative Forum meetings and through the IDP Imbizo’s.

2.5 MEC COMMENTS ON THE PREVIOUS IDP

MEC Comments on 2008/09 IDP Municipality’s Response to MEC Comments

MUNICIPAL TRANSFORMATION AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT HR Strategy A HR Strategy has been developed,

adopted by Council and implemented accordingly.

Workplace Skills Plan A Workplace Skills Plan has been developed, adopted by Council and implemented accordingly.

Municipal Annual Report The Municipal Annual Report is prepared annually. The 2007/08 Municipal Annual Report was prepared, and submitted to the Office of the Auditor General, Provincial and National Treasury, and DPLG on 31 March 2009.

Employment Equity Plan An Employment Equity Plan has been developed, adopted by Council and implemented accordingly.

Findings of Auditor General to be addressed

2006/07 comments were addressed adequately and adjustments were utilized while preparing the 2007/08 Annual Report.

Audit Committee An Audit Committee was established in July 2007 and is fully functional.

Municipal PMS An Organisational PMS has been developed. PMS is reviewed annually and it is implemented within the municipality

LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LED Plan Status There is an LED Strategy in place for


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Mkhambathini which was prepared by consultants appointed by uMgungundlovu District Municipality. The Municipality has no funding for the development of an LED Plan at this stage, however, the Municipality will try to source funding for the development of the LED Plan in the next financial year.

BASIC SERVICE DELIVERY AND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT Service Delivery Targets Multi-year Targets are included as part of

Section F. Municipal service backlogs Community Survey 2007 data has been

utilised in order to determine backlogs. The Municipality will need to ensure that backlogs are addressed as part of the IDP implementation process.

Indigent Policy/Register Mkhambathini Municipality has an Indigent Policy and register in place.

Capital Investment Framework There is no LED Plan in place and therefore the Capital Investment Framework has not been developed as yet.

EPWP to be utilised Expanded Public Works Programme was adopted in 2007, and is implemented in a small scene/capacity in the municipality.

FINANCIAL VIABILITY AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Financial Plan Components of the Financial Plan have

been included in the IDP. Align capital budget with goals, objectives and strategies

Section C, E, F and I are aligned and there is a clear flow from objectives to strategies and projects as well as alignment of the capital budget to the projects.

GOOD GOVERNANCE AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION Communication Strategy There is no formal Communication

Strategy in place. The Municipality will look into the development of the Communication Strategy in the next financial year depending on the availability of funding or sufficient internal capacity.

SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK Spatial Development Framework There is no LED Plan in place and

therefore the Capital Investment Framework has not been developed and


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aligned to the Spatial Development Framework.

Full LUMS A Land Use Management System has been developed for Mkhambathini. The LUMS was adopted by Council in June 2007.

Priority Environmental Issues Mkhambathini has not prepared any environmental sector plans. The Municipality has no funding for the development of Environmental Sector plans at this stage, however, the Municipality will try to source funding for the development of the Environmental Sector Plans in the next financial year.

2.6 STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT

The IDP is presented following the format suggested by the National Department of Provincial and Local Government (DPLG). The new format is based on lessons with the IDP process over the last few years, and is intended to streamline the process within the organization, make the IDP user friendly and accessible, and firmly establish it as a mechanism for change. The new structure makes provision for the following:

o Executive Summary: A concise overview of the municipality, its current situation , key challenges and opportunities, as well as the priority strategies of the municipality to improve its situation over the five year term of the IDP, indicating the most critical targets to be achieved.

o Situational Analysis :A detailed status quo of the municipal area, with inputs

from the Community, Community Organizations, Business, Non State Actors, Sector Departments, State Owned Enterprises(SOE’s) and Spatial Analysis. SWOT analysis critical (environmental scan). This section to be concluded by identification of priority issues.

o Development Strategies: Long term Growth and Development Goals (Vision,

Mission, Strategic Objectives and strategies structured into 5 KPA’s of the five Year Local Government Strategies Agenda.( KPA’s are now known as Financial Management and Viability)

o High Level Spatial Development Framework (SDF) : Overview of Spatial

Development Framework

o Sector Involvement: Three to Five Year Development Programme of Government Departments, State Owned Enterprises and other Stakeholders. This is not a detailed project list but an outline of the key issues to be addressed by the Sector Departments, its strategies to address these issues and what the expected outcomes are within the five year IDP term.


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o Implementation Plan: Three Year Implementation Plan with committed Human and Financial Resources.

o Projects: One Year Detailed Operational Plan that will be translating to SDBIP

o Financial Plan and SDBIP: Municipal Budget Overview and three year Financial

Plan

o Organizational Performance Management System: Key Performance Indicators for each Objective and Annual Report of previous year.

2.7 DISTRICT CONTEXT Figure 1: GDP/Services

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Source: UMDM Q uality of Life Survey 2006 The district is characterised by a rich and complex natural environment with numerous resources, and accounts for 13.5% of KwaZulu-Natal’s Gross Geographical Product and 14.5% of the Provinces formal employment. The economy of the District is largely dependent on manufacturing (22%), government services (16%), finance and business services (15%), wholesale, retail and tourism (14%), agriculture, forestry and fishing (11%), and transport and communication (11%). According to the economic performance indicator the trend is said to be in an upward direction and most of the individual indicators suggests further growth in the local economy. This could be attributed to the relocation of government offices from Ulundi to Pietermaritzburg in the uMgungundlovu District. This poses a challenge to the District in terms of pressure on space for housing and especially service clusters to support the emerging government precinct.


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The district has excellent infrastructure. A key feature is the N3 national road, which traverses the entire length of uMgungundlovu and offers substantial opportunity for a development corridor of national significance. Camperdown, the main administrative and economic centre within Mkhambathini Municipality is located along the N3 corridor. The efficient network of roads and railways links the rural areas with urban centres. Pietermaritzburg, the second largest urban centre and capital city of KwaZulu- Natal is also located within the District, and adjoins Mkhambathini Municipality. The city is developed with relatively good industrial and commercial infrastructure. It supports a vast threshold, and a well established agricultural economy based in the surrounding agricultural oriented municipalities. Pietermaritzburg is a dynamic commercial and industrial centre. The area is ideally positioned as a base for manufacturing, particularly aluminium, chemicals, food, furniture, timber and leather products. Many companies have established themselves in the vicinity, drawn by a quality of life and good access to the port of Durban (the busiest port in Africa), Durban International airport and the proposed Dube Trade Port. Mkhambathini (centre in Camperdown), features the second highest concentration of poultry producers in the world, supported by a network of service suppliers, as well as pig and beef farming. Agricultural production includes vegetables, maize and sugar cane. 2.8 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE 2.8.1 Population Size Mkhambathini Municipality is located within Umgungundlovu which is one of the fastest growing districts in the province in both demographic and economic terms. Below is a comparison of population Distribution per Local Municipality. The population is spread unevenly among the seven local municipalities with the majority being in the Msunduzi Municipality. Table 1: Population Distribution per by Local Municipality Black Coloured Indian or

Asian White TOTAL

KZN221: uMshwathi Local Municipality 105370 571 4802 2310 113053

KZN222: uMngeni Local Municipality 61535 3497 618 19133 84783

KZN223: Mpofana Local M unicipality 28721 234 861 1706 31523

KZN224: Impendl e Local Municipality 38767 106 - 524 39397

KZN225: The Msunduzi Local Municipality 478449 34783 68194 35303 616729

KZN226: Mkhambathini Local Municipality 43467 6 1048 2048 46569

KZN227: Richmond Local Municipality 53555 927 1332 959 56773

Source: Stats SA Community Survey 2007


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Although Mkhambathini has the third smallest population in the district, it is one of the areas that have experienced a net population increase between the years 1996 and 2001. This is attributed to a number of factors including its strategic location in relation to Pietermaritzburg and Durban which creates opportunities for commuting between the municipal area and each of these economic centres. This emphasises the importance of rural urban linkages in addressing development at a district level and what this means at a local level.

2.8.2 Gender Distribution

Mkhambathini Local Municipality’s population is slightly imbalanced with females outnumbering their male counterparts. According to the 2007 Stats Community Survey data approximately 24525 of the total population are women while males accounts for only 22045 of the total population. This confirms the national and provincial trend that a higher proportion of women than men are found in rural areas. It also emphasises a need to mainstream gender issues in all development programs. Table 2: Gender Distribution

KZN221: uMshwathi

Local Municipality

KZN222: uMngeni

Local Municipality

KZN223: Mpofana

Local Municipality

KZN224: Impendle

Local Municipality

KZN225: The

Msunduzi Local

Municipality

KZN226: Mkhambathini

Local Municipality

KZN227: Richmond

Local Municipality

Male 52486 41550 15187 18185 298410 22045 28080 Femal e 60566 43233 16336 21212 318319 24525 28693 Grand Total

113052 84783 31523 39397 616729 46569 56773

Source: Stats S A Community Survey 2007 Figure 2: Gender Distribution

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The above figure indicates that male absenteeism differs significantly among municipal wards, with wards 1, 6 and 7 indicating a higher rate of male absenteeism. Wards 2’3’4 and 5 are mainly agricultural. The higher representation of males in these wards is attributed to

• The nature of work done by farm workers is generally heavy and requires a lot of muscular effort. Hence, the majority of farm workers are male.

• Men are generally attracted to places where there are employment

opportunities regardless of the nature of work involved. Distribution of Gender per Household weighted Male Female Grand Total KZN226: Mkhambathini Local Municipality

6088 5881 11968

KZN221: uMshwathi Local Municipality

11153 10957 22110

KZN222: uMngeni Local Municipality

13037 8551 21588

KZN223: Mpofana Local Municipality

4337 3464 7801

KZN224: Impendle Local Municipality

2903 4436 7338

KZN225: The Msunduzi Local Municipality

76820 57570 134390

KZN227: Richmond Local Municipality

6274 6405 12679

Grand Total 120612 97263 217875 Source: Stats SA Community Survey 2007

The figure above shows the Distribution of Gender per household in Mkhambathini Municipality showing it is male dominant.


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2.8.3 Mean Household Size Figure 5: Mean Household Size

6.29

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Umshwati Umngeni Mooi Mpofana Impendle

Msunduzi Mkhambathini Richmond

Source: Umgungundlovu Client Satisfaction and Q uality of Life Survey 2006 An increase in population also implies an increase in the number of households, according to DBSA (2005), the number of households in Mkhambathini Municipality increased from 8 949 in 1996 to 15 414 in 2001. According to the Quality of Life Survey (2006), the population gives a median household size of 6, 01. The majority of households lived in formal and traditional dwellings. About 109 households were located in informal settlements. High representation of small household’s indicates the extent of social change marked by an increase in nuclear families and the concomitant decline in the representation of extended and compounded families. It has become a common phenomenon in the rural areas and can be ascribed to changes in the economic system at a household level. Previously, households served as reliable sources of labour to work on the fields. As households become less dependant on agriculture for subsistence, bigger families have become too expensive to maintain hence the employed increasingly opt to take responsibility for their immediate families. 2.8.4 Distribution of Households Access to disposable income at a household level is one of the key factors that should be considered when accessing the quality of life.


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Figure 3: Distribution of Household Income Group by Mkhambathini vs. uMgungundlovu District

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Source: uMgungundlovu Client Satisfaction and Q uality of Life Survey 2006 The uMgungundlovu Quality of life Survey discovered that Mkhambathini has the lowest monthly income household of R501-R800 compared to overall R801-R1500 for the District Municipality as a whole. The impact of low education level and high rate of unemployment is reflected in the income profile of the households.

2.9 SOCIO- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2.9.1 Education Education plays a vital role on community development. It provides a base of skills development, creativity and innovative abilities of individuals within the communities. The 1996 Constitution provides that everyone has the right to basic education, which includes Adult base education. It provides individuals with the right to further education with the government tasked with the duty of progressively making it accessible and available to all. Table 3: Education Profile

No schooling

Grade 1/sub A (completed or in process)

- Grade 5/standard 3

Grade 6/standard 4 -

Grade 11/standard

9/for m 4/NTC II

Grade 12/Std 10/NTC III

(without uni versity exemption)

Certificate with grade 12


11407 26955 42517 5744 198

KZN222: uMngeni Local Municipality 6554 14036 29007 9644 712 KZN223: Mpofana Local M unicipality 3670 6210 12359 1406 376 KZN224: Impendl e Local Municipality 3071 9967 15243 2723 - KZN225: The Msunduzi Local Municipality

28282 99278 224581 74899 4809

KZN226: Mkhambathini Local Municipality

5854 10697 18085 2537 90


6892 12591 21269 2474 283

Total 65730 179734 363060 99425 6468 Source: Stats SA Community Survey 2007


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Mkhambathini Local Municipality has a high rate of people who have no formal schooling as illustrated on the figure above. It is indicated that 5854 no of people in Mkhambathini of the total population do not have formal education and 10697 people have primary school education. 2537 people do not have Standard 10 and only 90 people have a certificate with Grade 12. This shows a growing number of people do not have access for funds to further their education and the results being produced are at least suitable for submission to tertiary institutions. The following factors can attribute the low prevalence of education within Mkhambathini Municipality:

• Poor or non-existence of educational facilities,

• Limited investment in education particularly in previously black only areas,

• The Bantu education system which literally discouraged women to attend school, and

• The previous social culture, which was prevalent in most African communities

that looked upon everything provided by the Europeans with suspicion. Figure 4: Households with insufficient money for education

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2.9.2 Employment Profile Mkhambathini Municipality is characterised by a high unemployment rate. The table below indicates the number of employees in Mkhambathini Local Municipality area. Approximately 8387 of the total working force are employed. Due to the high rate of illiteracy 6403 people are unemployed which constitutes to high rate of poverty Table 4: Employment Status

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active

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21697 11458 33785 1135 68074

KZN222: uMngeni Local Municipality 30578 10531 12712 3080 56900 KZN223: Mpofana Local M unicipality 9565 3180 5993 1035 19774 KZN224: Impendl e Local Municipality 8026 3445 9187 986 21645 KZN225: The Msunduzi Local Municipality

156565 97814 129887 27382 411648

KZN226: Mkhambathini Local Municipality

8384 6403 14441 716 29944


14846 4030 13945 2003 34824

Grand Total 249661 136862 219950 36337 642810 Source: Stats SA Community Survey 2007 The overall unemployment level is higher than the current national estimates of unemployment, using the expanded definition, which is around 40%, it is below the district average of 46%. 2.9.3 Income Profile The uMgungundlovu Quality of Life Survey stated that Mkhambathini Mkhambathini Local Municipality has the lowest monthly household income of R501-R800 compared to overall R801-R1500 for the District Municipality as a whole. 2.9.4 Monthly Income According to the table below Msunduzi and uMshwathi are the municipalities which received the least income according to the 2007 statistics; and Mkhambathini also has a low income profile which is due to the high rate of unemployment. Table 2: Monthly Income

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KZN221: uMshwathi Local Municipality 78914 22908 5773 2143 462 165 2693 KZN222: uMngeni Local Municipality 44325 17773 9004 5862 1284 253 6279 KZN223: Mpofana Local M unicipality 18848 8166 1892 643 90 33 1845 KZN224: Impendl e Local Municipality 30517 5696 808 364 193 77 1751 KZN225: The Msunduzi Local Municipality

378849 95115 57336 31248 3800 952 49429

KZN226: Mkhamb athini Local Municipalit y

32497 9948 1559 553 247 170 1594

KZN227: Richmond Local Municipality 38381 12131 1572 848 97 51 3696 KZDMA22: Umgungundlovu - - - - - - 15



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2.10 ACCESS TO LAND 2.10.1 Land Restitution The purpose of the Restitution Programme is according to the objectives of the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights include the following:

• To provide equitable redress to victims of racial land dispossession in terms of the Restitution Act no.22 of 1994 as amended;

• To provide access to rights in land, including land ownership and sustainable development;

• To foster national reconciliation and stability; and • To improve household welfare, underpinning economic growth, contributing

to poverty alleviation. Originally 71 land restitution claims (includes duplicates) were lodged within Mkhambathini Municipality with the Land Claims Commission of KwaZulu-Natal. There are 56 consolidated claims (excludes duplicates) and 41 outstanding claims as the validation and verification processes have not been completed, it is impossible to indicate whether the however, remaining claims are valid or invalid. It is however, certain that the slow pace in resolving the land claims is impacting negatively on the economic development prospects of the area. The majority of the sugar cane fields to the south-east of Camperdown are subject to land claims. The same applies to the area earmarked for the development of the Mkhambathini Game Reserve. . It is however, known that one of these claims was submitted by Amaqamu Traditional Community, which is considered to be a landless community. The majority of these land claims fall within the proposed Mkhambathini Game Reserve. Low cost housing initiatives in the Greater Eston area have not progressed as expected due to the land restitution claims. It is therefore important for the municipality to lobby the Regional Land Claims Commission to expedite the resolution of these claims. 2.10.2 Land Redistribution The White Paper on South African Land Policy states that the primary aim of the land redistribution program is to provide the poor with access to land for residential and productive use in order to improve their income and quality of life. Within Mkhambathini Municipality this program does not seem to have made an impact on poverty and creation of conditions for sustainable livelihoods. The number of people who have accessed land -this process is minimal throughout the country and almost none within Mkhambathini Municipality. In other areas, the quality of land that has been redistributed has proved to be poor and has a low production potential. The introduction of LRAD program benefited a few applicants in the Mkhambathini municipal area. This program places more emphasize on the development of emerging farmers and providing access to productive land, food security and strategic alliances with well developed and experienced commercial farmers. An application for an LRAD project on the farm Sub 79 of Honing Krantz and Rem of Sub 14 of Honing Krantz No. 945 has been submitted and is being considered by the Department of Land Affairs.


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In addition to this, LRAD applies to Ingonyama Trust Land, and provides an opportunity to encourage productive use of land in various traditional areas. In most cases, traditional areas are usually located in highly productive agricultural areas, but due to the lack of skills and equipment, land often lie idle and is lost to residential development. The amount of land that has thus far been redistributed is far below the target of 30% of Agricultural land as envisaged by LRAD. Commercial agricultural land covers about 330 687ha. As 30% of this amounts to 99 206ha, it follows that Mkhambathini Municipality should set a target of redistributing not less than 6 613ha per annum. However, more emphasis should be paid to high potential and productive areas, where emerging farmers have a greater potential to succeed. As much as it is important to reach the target, quality should not be compromised. Production rather than the size of an area should always be the key factor for an effective and efficient land redistribution program. The planned Area Based Plan for Mkhambathini area will provide the framework within which the Department will pro-actively purchase land for distribution amongst the various land use categories. It is envisaged that the land purchase will relate to emerging development opportunities along the N3 Corridor. The department will continue to consider applicant driven applications under the LRAD programme but will focus more on planned land purchases for distribution under agreed selection criteria for identified category groups in the Area Based Plan. 2.10.3 Land Tenure Reform Programme Land Tenure Reform is a complex process, which involves interests in land and the form, which these interests should take. While it addresses problems created by the past apartheid policies (inferior tenure rights for black people), it introduces a fundamental change to the notions of land ownership. In terms of a suite of legislation including Extension of Informal Land Rights Act, (Act No. 62 of 1997), the right of access to land, its use and its occupation may now be shared between its owner and other persons who hold rights to the land the rights conventionally held by third parties and encompass notions of co-ownership (Maseko Hlongwa and Associates, 2001:22). Although Mkhambathini is relatively stable and has not had conflicts arising from land tenure issues between the landowners and the farm dwellers, a number of people reside within commercial farms under different situations. Some live in compounds and their residential rights are linked to employment while other has acquired ESTA rights in view of their length of stay within these farms. Irrespective of the nature of land rights, this segment of the population requires special attention as it does not benefit from government funding and do not have adequate access to public services and facilities. The Department of Land Affairs is committed to the Land Reform Programme to achieve socio-economic objectives such as:

• Land redistribution to previously disadvantaged groups


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• Economic growth

• Poverty Alleviation

• Employment Creation

• Food Security, and

• Sustainable Human Settlement

Working within municipal IDP’s, it seeks to integrate its programmes with relevant stakeholders in the public sector, civil society and the private sector to maximize land reform benefits to identified beneficiary groups. In the Mkhambathini municipal area, the Department recognises that agriculture is the dominant land use and that manufacturing industries will mostly be based on value addition to agriculture products and related supporting services. It is also evident that other sectors such as manufacturing, commercial services, tourism and different categories of housing development will increasingly compete with agriculture for land use. The municipality’s proximity to the fast growing economies of the Ethekwini and Pietermaritzburg metropolitan centres will continue to increase the competition for land, particularly if transport links with the N3 improve as envisaged in the IDP. The Department of Land Affairs seeks to play a pro-active role in acquiring land support sustainable and diversified local economic development plans. In this regard the Pietermaritzburg District Land Reform Office has initiated Area Based (Land Sector Plans) with all local municipalities that will identify their land needs within the IDP framework. The Department is prioritising the settlement of Labour Tenants and Restitution claimants by the end of the 2007/08 financial year. Given the high prevalence of both types of claims in the Mkhambathini municipal area and the high backlog in claim resolution, many of the land reform projects in this and the following financial years will fall under this category. The projects will simultaneously include those people living on the farms that are not necessarily registered claimants but have the rights under the Extension of Security of Tenure Act. Due to the high prevalence of overlapping claims in the Mkhambathini Municipality, the Pietermaritzburg District Land Reform Office and the RLCC are jointly engaging land owners, through their various representative associations on the settlement of the claims within agreed timeframes. Labour tenants living on the farms and restitution claimants disposed of land will get land for agriculture production, human settlement and other viable land uses. The settlement of claims will also facilitate increased private land transfers for private developments in the municipal area. The Department has established working relationships with estate agents to increase purchase of land on the market for its land reform programmes such as LRAD. To ensure the optimal use of redistributed land, the Department is actively pursuing partnerships with various stakeholders for post settlement support in the area of agricultural finance and skills development.


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Pro- active land acquisition will allow the Department to increase the scale of land purchase for delivery to identified beneficiary categories that will be projected for in the Area based plans. In the Mkhambathini area, these beneficiaries will include aspiring farmers in traditional authority areas, emerging farmers such as small-scale cane growers and other aspiring farmers that cannot raise the necessary finance to purchase due to a low asset base. Through an agreed selection mechanism, these groups will get the opportunity to use land on trial lease arrangements with options to purchase. 2.10.4 Role of Mkhambathini Local Municipality in Land Reform Mkhambathini Municipality is one the local municipalities which play the following role in Land Reform:

• Assist in identifying land needs;

• Make land available for Housing, Commonages, Business Development, Rural Communities(agriculture and human settlements);

• Provide support to Restitution and other Land Reform beneficiaries;

• Assist the Department of Land Affairs in the implementation of the Pro-Active

Land Acquisition strategy to meet the 30% target of redistribution of agricultural land by 2014;

• Be an implementing agent for Land Reform projects and thereby be a conduit

for administering development grants; and

• Establishing a strong Reform desk within the municipality to work closely with the Department of Land Affairs and Commission on Restitution of Land Rights.

2.10.5 Settlement of Labour Tenant Claims There are about 184 claims affecting 33 farms, virtually all of these claims overlap with restitution claims. The latter affect a large number of farm properties. Very little progress has been made in settling labour tenant claims in the Mkhambathini area due to the high land values and divergent positions between landowners and the labour tenants during negotiations. The Department is pursuing negotiations jointly with the RLCC within specified timeframes and in consultation with the labour tenants. The claims have been categorized into four specific clusters and conclusive land settlements are expected by the end of the financial year. Land purchases and agricultural projects will be concentrated in the 2007/08 year. Budget allocations have taken into account the high land prices in the Mkhambathini area due to the high potential of the land.


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2.11 HUMAN SETTLEMENT The Department of Land Affairs, Mkhambathini Municipality and the Department of Housing are working together to identify and prioritise human settlement projects, mainly for low income projects. To promote the concept of sustainable human settlement, the plans increasingly have to take consideration other land needs for livelihoods as well as housing needs, hence the need to provide for industrial development, agriculture and social infrastructure. The Department of Land Affairs may make money available for land acquisition for such projects. The Poortjie project is planned for the 2006/07 year as well as other projects in future subject to acquisition of land. Housing is one of the key development issues facing Mkhambathini Municipality. This is evident from the relatively high representation of 51% of the total population who live in dwellings within traditional authority areas (as per the graph below). The importance of the figure should not be overstated as the quality of such houses varies significantly depending on the economic status of each household. Figure5: Dwelling Type

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2.12 ACCESS TO BASIC SERVICES Access to basic services such as water, electricity and sanitation, is one of the key development indicators and a reliable measure for social and economic development. The policies of the apartheid past led to uneven development with the majority of the areas populated by the African people largely underdeveloped. In Mkhambathini Local Municipality, the impact of separate development manifests itself in the form of massive poverty, poor access to basic services and lack of economic development infrastructure. 2.12.1 Energy Figure 6: Energy for lighting, heating & cooking

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2.12.2 Water Water Supply infrastructure within Mkhambathini Municipality varies between areas with some being better serviced than others. Portions of the Maphumalo Traditional Authority area falling within Ward 1 are supplied with water from a reservoir in Maqongqo. This Scheme covers about 640 households. An additional 1 150 households within Ward1 and 2, located adjacent to Ximba Traditional Authority area are supplied from an extension of bulk supply servicing KwaXimba area. Portions of Ward 3, particularly Camperdown and Umlaas Road, are supplied by Umgeni Water .Mkhambathini Local Municipality is responsible for the reticulation of water to the various households and non-residential sites within Camperdown. This was inherited from the disestablished Camperdown Transitional Local Council (TLC). Figure 7: Water

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Stats SA Community Survey 2007 The figure above indicates that in 2001 census only 35.2% of households in Mkhambathini Municipality have piped water on site. 10.4% has piped water in dwelling and 13.1% of the community have access to the communal stand. 33.3% of the households use natural water. That is, they still use rivers, natural springs and rain for their water needs. Thus approximately 33.3% of the total population within the municipality is endangered of contracting waterborne diseases, such as cholera, bilharzias, etc….


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In 2007 census reveals that there has been an increase to 36.1% of households within the municipality that have access to piped water on site. 14.5% of the entire population have access to piped water within their dwellings. The 2007 census indicates the decrease of households that use natural spring water to 1.4% and a massive 34.5% of households that are relying on rain tank, dam/pool and rivers. This could be attributed to the growing population that too many households still do not have access to adequate water. The DC22 Capacity Assessment Report on Municipal Functions (2006/07) indicates that 58.66% of households in Mkhambathini have access to RDP service levels. Water is the District function and uMgungundlovu District Municipality is in the process of preparing a WSP which incorporates this issue. 2.12.3 Sanitation Mkhambathini Municipality is not well provided with sanitation facilities. In 2001 20.8% of the households do not have access to sanitation facilities and 2001 census reports a decrease to 6.2%.The census 2001 report indicated 40.7% of the households use pit latrines without ventilation which in most instances, do not meet the required health standards has also decreased. This implies that some means are being done to overcome this issue. High representation of people with proper sanitation facilities in Wards 3, 4 and 5 excludes facilities used by farm dwellers which are below standard as well. This backlog is most acute in wards 7 where none have proper sanitation. In Wards 1 and 2 only 1.0% has access to proper sanitation and in Ward 6 only 2.0% has access to sanitation services. High representation of people with proper sanitation facilities in wards 3, 4 and 5 excludes facilities used by farm dwellers which are below standard as well. The DC22 Capacity Assessment Report on Municipal Functions (2006/07) indicated that 38.03% of households have access to sanitation. Sanitation is the District function and uMgungundlovu District Municipality is in the process of preparing a WSP which incorporates this issue.


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Figure 8: Sanitation

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Source: Stats SA Community Survey 2007 2.12.4 Roads The road network within Mkhambathini Municipality reflects the apartheid planning system. The former whites only areas are characterised by high quality tarred roads and well developed district roads to the boundary of each farm. The quality of roads in most previously black only areas is generally poor and requires substantial upgrading and maintenance. The state of roads in previously black only areas have a negative on the development of these areas as it is well known that roads plays a pivotal role in economic development. All the major economic developments are located along the corridors or roads. Roads provide a key link between consumers and suppliers, as well as between components parts manufacturers and finished product manufactures. The speed at which goods and services could be delivered to the consumer is one of the investments determining factors. The roads that require urgent attention are concentrated within Wards 1, 2, 6 and 7.


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2.12.5 Housing Figure 9: Dwelling Types by Local Municipality

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Source: UMDM Client Satisfaction and Q uality of Life Survey 2006 Client Satisfaction and Quality of Life Survey 2006 indicates that there are two predominant dwelling types in the uMgungundlovu District, namely traditional dwellings (48%) and formal houses (30%).There are sizeable proportions living in shack settlements (5%), rooms or flat lets (4%), backyard rooms (4%) and cluster units(3%). By local municipality, traditional dwellings are the most common form of housing in Impendle (97%), Mkhambathini (67%), Mooi Mpofana (62%) and uMshwati (59%). Housing delivery should be intensified as a relatively large number of households cannot afford their own housing. This should be done proactively so as to prevent the emergence of informal settlements. The KZN Housing sub-regions plan for new projects is as follows for the 2009/2010 Financial Year (Planned Approvals): Name of Municipality Name of Project No. of sites Mkhambathini Kwa-Mahleka 500 Mkhambathini Kwa-Ndjobokazi 250 Mkhambathini Mbambangalo 500


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2.12.6 Municipal Housing Sector Plan Mkhambathini has acquired funding support from the Provincial Department of Housing, KwaZulu-Natal to appoint a service provider to prepare a Municipal Housing Sector plan as a specific sector plan or chapter of the IDP for the municipality, and has appointed Makhosi Nyoka & Associates to undertake this initiative. The process of preparing the Municipal Housing Plan has been undertaken in accordance with the following national and provincial policy documents, and manual:

• National Housing Programme for the Housing Sections of IDP: National Department of Housing

• Guidelines to assist municipalities in the preparation of Municipal Housing Plans: Department of Housing KwaZulu-Natal

• Municipal Housing Sector plan Manual(Funded by USAID):Project Preparation Trust of KZN and Department of Housing, KZN

The Municipal responsibility is initiate a plan, co-ordinate and facilitate housing development, Prepare a local Housing strategy and set goals, plan and manage land for housing and provide bulk services. The comprehensive plan foe sustainable human settlement (Breaking New Ground):

• Progressive informal settlements eradicationPromote densification and integrationEnhance spatial planningSupport urban renewalDevelop social and economic infrastructureEnhance the housing product

The overall planning considerations: • Alignment of MHP with IDP • District and Local context • Demographic profile • Spatial analysis • Availability of infrastructure • Mkhambathini’s Spatial Development Framework and LUMS

The Housing priorities aim at the slum clearance/Urban development, rural housing, rental/Social Housing, land reform initiatives, Farm worker housing and special need housing. The key challenges are:

• Managing existing projects to programmed time frames • Planning for balance of housing need • Institutional development • Skills shortage • Materials Supply • Economic Development to support sustainable housing • Special Housing Needs(esp. HIV/AIDS), farm worker housing and Land

Reform 2.13 HIV/AIDS For agricultural sector to continue thriving in this HIV/AIDS age it need to shift its focus from being labour intensive capital intensive. The increase in the number of orphans and object poverty will eventually force the government to spend more on


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social activities rather than on capital infrastructure, which propels economic development. This will have a negative impact on the ability of the municipality and the locality, as investments rely heavily on the availability of capital infrastructure. 2.13.1 Statistics • Estimated infection rate in the Mkhambathini Municipality area : 70% • Estimated number of children who lost a parent : 85% • Estimated number of children who lost both parent : 65% • All wards are the worst hit. • HIV patients that receive home based care : 40% 2.13.2 Mkhambathini NGO’S

• Makhalima • Thembalethu • Sinani • Act of Grage

2.13.3 Fact File

• Ward HIV Forums had been established. • LAC formed and launched on the 01 August 2008. • Induction workshop on the 18 September 2008. • Strategic Plan to be drafted at the HIV summit. 2.13.4 HIV Education

• HIV education is facilitated by Sinani NGO utilizing volunteers that they have been trained. • HIV education is being implemented by the HIV co-ordinator to high schools. 2.13.5 Challenges • There are no hospitals within the Municipality; there are 4 fixed clinics and

mobile clinic visits at once per month. • Mkhambathini is characterized by majority of its residents living in rural areas,

and there is high illiteracy, poverty, unemployment and ignorance and that result to the HIV awareness and Education being ignored.

WARD 1 FACILITY ACTIVITY CLINIC Maguzu Clinic Issue of condoms ,health promotion

material,VCT


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HIV Infection 340 patients NGO Thembalethu Trust Home based care for 60 HIV patients Khululeka Support group Provide counselling & support to

M2M2B WARD 2 Clinic Njabulo clinic Condom distributions, VCT, ART

supply, ARV are provided at Northdale Hospital.

500 patients that receive health services No support group Shortage of clinic staff WARD 3 No fixed clinic ,mobile clinic visit once a month

VCT,ART supply

NIP site called Christian Care Centre at Enkanyezi is temporally closed.

WARD 4 No fixed clinic ,mobile clinic visit once a month

VCT, condom distribution and treatment

WARD 5 No Clinic, mobile clinic visit once a month.

Condom distributions, VCT, ART supply, ARV are provided at Mshiyeni Hospital.

NGO Makhalima drop in centre 1 project manager, 20 volunteers,8 youth

activities,3 care givers,9 CHW.They feed 130 child headed families.

• Tools and seeds had been donated to the group.

• The group is supplying seedlings to the families in need.

WARD 6 No fixed clinic, mobile clinic visit once a moth. The community also use Embo clinic that is located in Ward 7.

VCT, condom distribution, no ARV rollout. Treatment is available at Maweleni.

• They are using the support group that is operating in ward 7 at Embo clinic.

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Clinics Embo clinic VCT, condom distribution, no ARV

rollout. Treatment is available at Maweleni.

Baniyena clinic VCT, condom distribution, no ART rollout. Treatment is available at Maweleni.

Support group Sakhimpilo Support group ,operates at Embo clinic and cover HIV patients from Baniyena and Embo clinic

• Tools and seeds had been donated to the group.

• The group is using the garden from the clinic.

2.14 ACCESS TO PUBLIC FACILITIES 2.14.1 Health The table below indicates the areas that are currently serviced by the mobile clinics within the municipality. The mobile clinic points are located in areas that have all-weather roads and accessible by car. Thereby making them of little or no importance to people who live in remote areas. A Community Health Centre has been established in Embo. This health centre forms part of the Presidential Lead projects providing service to ward 7 and the surrounding areas. Table 5: Mobile Clinic Programme Ward No Areas/Points

Day of visitation

Nkanyezini 1

2nd Tuesday of the month

Nkanyezini2- Mdaphuna store

3rd Tuesday of the month

2

No. 5

1st Thursday of the month

Camperdown

1st Tuesday of the month

Manderstone

2nd Wednesday of the month

Ngomankulu

4th Monday of the month

3

Sabula

1st Wednesday of the month

4 Gumtree

1st Monday of the month


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Njobokazi

3rd Wednesday of the month

Fairview

2nd Monday of the month

Ejudeni

2nd Thursday of the month

Mpulule

4th Wednesday of the month 5

Ogagwini Hall

4th Thursday of the month

Esigodini Hall

4th Monday of the month 6

Jabula store

3rd Monday of the month

7 Powers court

3rd Thursday of the month

Source: Department of Health The Department of Health has indicated that it intends opening new points which will also be serviced by the mobile clinic in the areas mentioned hereunder: Frequency of the mobile clinic to the following points will increase: Table 6: Mobile Clinic New Points Areas/Points Ward Mpulule 5 Powerscourt 5 Juteni 4 Nkanyezini 3 Mdaphuna 3 Umlaas Road 3 Source: Department Of Health 2.14.2 Social Security Most of the pay points within Mkhambathini Municipality do not meet the National Norms and standards as 80% of these are underdeveloped, either because water is not available or there are no proper facilities in place. A large number of these facilities are community halls and stores. Since the mandate for SASSA is to administer Social grants, it depends on the Municipality to provide infrastructure from which to pay out social grants. This include community Halls, Multi purpose centres etc…, where there is no physical infrastructure municipalities are requested to assist with mobile infrastructure i.e. tents, chairs, water and ablution facilities when there are pension pay outs. Table 7: Pay Point Development Needs Pay-Point Name Water Sanitation Shelter Seats Jabula Store

Available Partly Available

Not Available Not Available


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Camperdown SAPS

Available Available Not Available Not Available

Mid- Illovo Not Available

Not Available Not Available Not Available

Kwa Maphumalo Court House

Available Available Available Available

Bens Den Available Available Available Available Gcina Store Available Available Available Available Enkanyezini Store Available Available Available Available Kwa-Nyavu Court House

Available Available Available Available

Drumore Not Available


Ismont Not Available


Ngubane Store Not Available


Wavely Store Not Available


Mgwenya Not Available


Nguse Not Available


Kwa Msweli Not Available


Phumelela Not Available


Mahleka Not Available


Phaphamani Not Available


Shange Store Not Available


Source: South African Social Security Agency 2.14 .3 Public Safety There are two police stations located within Mkhambathini Municipality, namely Camperdown in Ward 3 and Mid Illovo in ward 4. They provide a range of services linked to public safety and security, and are actively involved in the community based policing processes. The police station in Camperdown is linked to the offices of the Department of Justice, and formed a complex of services, which were hitherto performed by the District Magisterial Offices. Areas that are adjacent to Msunduzi Municipality such as ward 1 and 2 are serviced by police stations from Pietermaritzburg while ward 5 and 7 fall under the police area of Umbumbulu police station. 2.14.4 Food Security


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Poverty Alleviation projects at Mkhambathini Municipality are aiming at securing food shortage, the objective of having poverty alleviation projects have met the aim, examples of such projects are community vegetable gardens. Figure 10: Household has insufficient money for food

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Source: UMDM Client Satisfaction and Q uality Of Life Survey 2006 In respect of food, just over one third (34%) had not had enough money during the past year. Worst affected were the people of Mkhambathini (66%), as opposed to Umngeni (19%) and Impendle (14%), where affordability of food was less of a problem. 2.14.5 Sports Facilities Sports play a major role in the overall social development of the society. Sports activities help keep youth out of the streets. They provide moral discipline. The ever increasing crime rate and other social ills (i.e. teenage pregnancies, and drug abuse) gave rise to the importance of sport activities. The rise in crime rate gave rise to calls for the removal of youth from streets. The rise in HIV/AIDS prevalence gave rise to call for sexual abstinence till marriage. For these calls to be heeded the target population (youth) should be given an alternative which can only come in a form of sporting activities. This presents Mkhambathini Local Municipality with a challenge to ensure that facilities for youth and child development are provided in an equitable manner as a means to develop the youth into respectable and responsible adults and leaders of tomorrow. 2.14.6 Ward Profiles This report gives an indication of the current level of development in each ward in as far as it relates to access to services. This information was collected through a sample survey and it is derived from responses by Ward Committees to a survey questionnaire. The survey information on access to basic services only and it does not substitute detailed surveys like the Census 2001 data. Ward Committee Meetings were held in November 2008 and the following tables indicate the status per ward.


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Ward 1

Service/Issue Status Quo Portable water and sanitation

Only 30% have access to water.

Electricity/alternative energy

Only 30% have access to electricity and it is needed.

Access Roads The existing roads need to be upgraded. Public health facilities There is only one clinic available and it not accessible

therefore public health facilities are needed. Telecommunication facilities

There is a need for telecommunication infrastructure in the ward.

Housing Housing provided by government is needed. Education Facilities Educational Facilities such as Schools are needed. Sports & Recreation Facilities

Sports Fields are present

Public Safety There is a police station Levels of unemployment Approximately 70% of the population in Ward 1 are

unemployed.

Ward 2

Service/Issue Status Quo Portable water and Sanitation

Almost the entire ward is faced with severe water supply shortages and they do not have proper sanitation.


There is a shortage of electricity especially at Manzamnyama No 1 and Ntweka area.Solar energy and gel stoves are needed.

Access Roads

Needs to be upgraded, people are experiencing problems

Public Health Facilities There is a need for deployment of additional home-based care givers in the area.

Public Facilities Public Facilities are accessible. Telecommunication Facilities

There is a need for telecommunication infrastructure in the ward.

Housing Housing provided from the government is needed and there is land available for these projects.

Education Facilities There are crèches and schools that are accessible with ease, facilities such as libraries do not exist in that area.

Sports & Recreation Facilities

Sports Fields are present.

Public Safety Facilities The ward is serviced by Msunduzi Police Station which falls under the Ethekwini Metro.

Levels Of Unemployment

70% of the total population in Ward 2 is not employed; only 20% of the population is employed permanently, while 5% do contract work.


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Ward 3


There is a shortage of water and sanitation facilities are poor or non existant

Electricity/alternative Energy

There is a shortage of electricity

Access Roads Roads exist in the area, but these roads need to be maintained properly.

Public health facilities There is a mobile clinic that comes once a month but the community would prefer a fixed clinic in their area.

Public Facilities There are no public health safety facilities present . Telecommunication Facilities

There are no telecommunication facilities available

Housing Housing provided by government is needed. Education Facilities Tertiary Institutions are needed. Sports and Recreation Facilities

Needs to be upgraded.

Public Safety Facilities Crime is a problem in this ward. Levels of Unemployment High unemployment rate especially in Nkanyezi area.

Ward 4

Service/Issue Status Quo Portable Water and Sanitation

Camperdown and Umlaas Road which are classified as urban have access to water. These areas are supplied by Umgeni. Areas such as Njobokazi which are rural in nature they do not have access neither to water nor to adequate sanitation.


Households in the Camperdown area have access to electricity, while households in the more rural parts of the ward do not have electricity. Households in these areas do not even have access to alternate sources of energy.

Access Roads Roads exist in the area, but they are in poor conditions. Public Health Facilities There is a mobile clinic in the area that comes once a

month to areas such as Camperdown, Manderstone, Ngomankulu, and Sakabula. The general feeling is that the community prefers a fixed clinic to a mobile clinic.

Public Facilities There are few public facilities and these are situated in areas which are difficult to reach.

Telecommunication Facilities

It is only communities in the vicinity of Camperdown that have access to telkom fixed lines as well as payphones. In other parts of the ward people generally use cellphones.

Housing Housing provided by government is needed, insufficient housing in the Emabomuini area.


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Education Facilities Schools in the ward do exist, but there is a need for programmes such as ABET that will assist in improving levels of literacy and numeracy in the area.


There are no sports facilities in the area.

Public Safety Facilities There is a police station in Camperdown which is serving the entire ward.

Levels of Unemployment There is a high level of unemployment in the area.

Ward 5

Service/Issue Status Quo Portable Water and sanitation

Jojo tanks that were erected by the Distict in this ward are not filled with water regularly. Existing boreholes need to be repaired.


There are no households connections in this ward, only government institutions are electrified. The community relies on alternate sources such as paraffin and gas for energy.

Access Roads Roads exist in this area, but they need to be maintained properly.

Public health facilities More Community Health Workers are needed in this ward as there are many people in the community who are ill-begotten. These health workers work in their local communities and visit households. They interact with community members, determine what health or other services are needed and co-ordinate efforts to make these services available.

Public Facilities Public Facilities are accessible. Telecommunication Facilities

Few households have landlines. There is a need foe cellular masts in the area.

Housing Housing by government is needed. Education Facilities Education facilities are accessible only to learners in

primary school. There are no Secondary Schools in the area.


Sports fields that exist in some parts of the ward are not to acceptable standards, these needs to be upgraded. In other parts of the ward there are no sports facilities at all.

Public Safety Facilities Crime is a problem due to the fact that there is no visible policing due to the fact that the nearest police station is in Mid-illovo almost 30km away.

Levels of Unemployment The level of unemployment is very high in the ward due to the fact that people do not have requisite skills.

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In Makholweni water is available through communal standpipes at a cost of 20c for 25l. This is in contrast to areas such as Desdale and KwaThomi where the community virtually does not have access to portable water. There is generally no adequate sanitation in the area.


97% of households in Makholweni are estimated to have access to electricity while 3% of households do not have electricity. Areas such as Desdale, KwaThomi and Mpangisa do not have electricity and the community relies on alternate sources such as paraffin and gas for energy.

Access Roads Roads in these areas need to be maintained properly. Public Health Facilities There is a mobile clinic in the area that comes once a

month to Makholweni and KwaThomi. To this end it is providing an adequate service to the community. The general feeling is that the community prefers a fixed clinic to a mobile clinic.

Public Facilities There are public facilities such as community halls in the Makholweni area that are accessible to the community. To the people in Mpangisa, Desdale and KwaThomi such facilities are inaccessible.

Telecommunication Facilities

Few houses have landlines; there are no pay phones in the area. All cellular networks enjoy good reception at Makholweni. There is a dire need for cellular masts in other areas.

Housing Housing provided by government is needed. Education Facilities Education facilities are accessible only to learners in

primary school. There are no high schools of FET Colleges in the area.


Sports fields that exist in the area such as Makolweni are not up to accessible standards, these needs to be upgraded. In other areas there are no sports facilities.

Public Safety Facilities Crime is a problem due to the fact that there is no visible policing due to the fact that the nearest police station is in Mid-illovo almost 30km away.

Levels of Unemployment 7% of people are unemployed because they do have requisite skills.

Ward 7

Service/Issue Status Quo

Portable Water and sanitation

Existing scheme not properly maintained. Jojo tanks were erected in some areas in the ward but these are not filled regularly with water. There is generally no adequate sanitation in the area.

Electricity/alternative There is a need for electricity as the community is reliant


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energy on alternate sources such as paraffin and gas for energy. Access Roads Roads exist in this ward but it needs it be maintained

properly. Public Health Facilities This ward is serviced by Embo Community Health

Centre. Public Facilities There are few public facilities and these are situated in

far to reach areas. Telecommunication Facilities

There are no accessible telecommunications facilities. The community needs cellular masts.

Housing Housing provided by the government is needed. Education Facilities Education facilities are accessible only to learners in

primary school; there are no high schools of FET Colleges in the area.


Sports fields that exist in this area are not up to acceptable standards, these needs to be upgraded, in other areas there are no sports facilities.

Public Safety Facilities Crime is a problem due to the fact that there is no visible policing. The nearest police station is in Mid-Illovo.

Levels of Unemployment There is approximately 65% level of unemployment in this ward.

2.14.7 Disability Mkhambathini Municipality largely serves the rural communities surrounding small to large holding farms. This is evident as the municipality provides its services to disadvantaged communities which are burdened by poverty, illiteracy, diseases (which result in high youth mortality rate), high school drop-out rate, teenage pregnancy, high dependency rate( impacted mainly by disabilities and unemployment). There is a total estimate of 2652 disabled individuals and amongst these disabled individuals there are 1020 individuals who are unable to work. Which leaves the resolution that out the total estimated population of 46 570 an estimated total of 6% is disabled. From the total of the disabled individuals of 2652 an estimated total of 38% is unable to work. A Ward Disability Forum is established and is a structure that is representing people with disability from the respective wards, their tasks are to:

o : Disseminate information to the disabled people in the wards. o -Centralize the coordination and the needs of people with disability . o -Identify projects to improve the lifestyle of the disabled people

A Local Committee was also formed by the chairperson and secretary of the ward forums to:

o Transfer information from Municipality to the wards. o -Prioritize projects of the disable people in the ward. o -Develop a framework for disability and evaluate the implementation of the

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The table below reflects the number of people with their respective disability within Mkhambathini. Figure 16: Disability in Mkhambathini Disability No. Of People Sight 365 Hearing 510 Communication 104 Physical 1256 Intellectual 78 Emotional 315 Multiple disabilit ies 22 No disability 43755 Institutions 164

Source: Stats S A Community Survey 2007 2.14.8 Children’s Advocacy Mkhambathini Local Municipality has built an infrastructure for children and it plans to build more in future that alone shows the caring of Children’s Rights by the Municipality. The main focus of the municipality is the sustainability of the centres. Structures The processes of the Advocacy for Children need to be done by:

1. Early Childhood Development Committee. 2. Local Advisory Council for Children. 3. District Advisory Council for Children.

Early Childhood Development Committee This structure needs to be formed in the Wards of the local Municipality, by the entire principal of the centres, social worker and the focal person in the municipality. The purpose of this committee is to

• To share the information and the development • Identify the gaps between the centre, Nongovernmental Organisations,

Government Departments and the Municipality.

Local Advisory Council for Children The structure is mandated by the Office on the Right of the Child Provincial (ORC), and the hand book on the formation of the structure is provided by the Office of the Premier KwaZulu Natal. 2.15 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT


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Mkhambathini Municipality has a few of LED projects in function, challenge targeting the market, the Municipality has partnered with SEDA for assistance in this instance. 2.15.1 Manufacturing Manufacturing activity occurs primarily in Camperdown as well around Eston Sugar Mill. The sector is dominated by agro-processing relating to sugar cane and poultry. There is potential for upstream and downstream linkages in both industries. On the right industries located within the municipal area includes motor mechanics, scrap yards, etc. There is no record on any manufacturing activity within the traditional authority areas. 2.15.2 Agriculture Agricultural sector in Mkhambathini Local Municipality area is characterised by apartheid-based inequalities manifested in the dichotomy between the well developed, well-endowed and productive commercial sector in wards 3 and 4, and the underdeveloped, under-resourced subsistence agriculture in wards 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7. Concentration of agricultural production in these areas means that the majority of rural people residing on traditional authority areas are excluded from commercial agriculture. However, there is scope for out grower scheme and strategic partnership with the major poultry producers. 2.15.3 Commercial Agriculture Emergent small-scale commercial farmers have been supported through the small cane grower programmes of Illovo Sugar and the South African Sugar Association, and will be able to benefit from the Department of Agriculture and Land Affairs’ LRAD programme. The commercial farming sector is economically important to rural areas because many residents work as farm labour. However, the sector is very poorly paid and living and working conditions are notoriously low, and it has been associated with survival or minimum wages and with underemployment. Recent legislation is also likely to encourage increased capital intensification and mechanization of agricultural production and further push farm labour and labour tenants off commercial farms. The agricultural sector has extensive backward and forward linkages, thereby contributing tremendously towards the overall development and existence of other sectors. These relates mainly to the inputs received from various sources to the agricultural sector (backward linkages) as well as outputs from the agricultural sector to various other sectors and users (forward linkages). The most important raw material inputs received by the agricultural sector include:

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• Agricultural machinery,

• Wholesale retail products,

• Transport and storage, and

• Fertilizers.

Other backward linkages of importance include aspects such as textile goods, wood products, paper containers, medicinal, tyres and tubes, metal products and electricity, gas and steam. Forward linkages relate to the further development and processing of agricultural goods, and include:

• Meat processing,

• Grain mill products,

• Animal feeds,

• Dairy products,

• Wood products,

• Tobacco products,

• Pulp and paper, Various other smaller contributions to the agricultural forward linkages have been identified such as canning of fruit, manufacturing of oils and fats, bakery products, furniture, real estate, and electrical equipment. These forward linkages are opportunities for the development of agro-processing industries within the municipality. Within the municipality, agricultural, agro-industrial, transport and marketing infrastructure and networks have been established, and commercial agriculture is well integrated into the regional economy, with strong backward and forward linkages and high levels of value output and employment. Generally, however, these backward and forward linkages are out of the municipality, so multiplier effects are lost. Further, debt burdens are high and interest costs constrain the expansion of investment and profit levels. 2.15 .4 Agriculture on Ingonyama Land Almost 8% of the total land area of the municipality is devoted to subsistence and semi-commercial farming. However, there is very limited evidence of commercial farming activities on Ingonyama land, and the majority of households practice subsistence agriculture in order to provide food security and some additional income.


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Land in traditional areas, however, tends to be of limited potential and on steep slopes, which are not well suited to extensive agricultural production. The Department of Agriculture has provided some extension services, although they are very limited in the face of the community demand for support. Some community gardens are operating and an agricultural centre (Ngomankulu Club Development Centre) has been established in Ward 3. It has been noted that younger people are shifting away from traditional practices and favouring urban lifestyles, and rejecting land-based economic activities (especially farming). This tendency has implications for the future of subsistence and small-scale farming as a component of rural household’s sustainable livelihoods strategies. Subsistence farming is faced with many serious problems, which limits its ability to become transformed into small-scale commercial farming. A number of concerns have been raised at community workshops, which echo those experienced by subsistence farmers throughout the province. These include:

• Insufficient access to land for farming, as traditional areas experience a land shortage while some private and state land appears to be undeveloped

• Size of farming plots is too small for viable, economical farming enterprises

• Communal land tenure arrangements does not provide sufficient security of

tenure, which mitigates against commercial production

• Encroaching settlement on land of high agricultural potential further limits availability of land for farming

• Poor natural resource management (especially overgrazing and soil erosion)

has lead to environmental degradation and decreased carrying capacity of the land

• No livestock enclosures for controlled grazing

• The increasing incidence of livestock theft and vandalism

• Road infrastructure is in poor condition or non-existent

• Water sources are often unreliable or difficult to access for irrigation purposes

• Inadequate extension services support to small-scale farmers

• Lack of finance and credit facilities

• Lack of input supplies, including equipment

• Lack of training


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• Few community garden projects

• No markets for farming and forestry products

2.15.5 Tourism The municipality has a number of cultural, historical and natural assets, which have begun to form the basis of an emergent tourism industry. The main features of the existing tourism sector are:

• Eco-tourism: Private game ranches offering up-market accommodation and wildlife trails for visitors (including Tala Valley Game Ranch, Killarney Game Ranch, White Lodge, IsiNgizwe Lodge, the Lion Park, and Zoo)

• Agro-tourism: the Sakabula Circuit comprises several auto routes that meander

through the municipality, linking it to adjacent areas (Thornville, Baynesfield, Richmond and Byrne Valley) and offers scenic views as well as several country attractions, such as fresh produce, clothing and farm stalls as well as accommodation.

Tourism attractions are generally located close to the main roads traversing the municipality. Ownership of the tourism industry tends to be highly concentrated with little involvement by rural communities. Participants at community workshops called for the exploitation of undeveloped tourism potential in the municipality, their involvement in tourism development and related income-generating opportunities, as well as the need for education about the benefits and obligations of tourism. Over 60% of the total land area of the municipality is covered by natural forest, shrub and bush-land and much is in good condition, and this represents a significant opportunity for the further development of eco-tourism in the municipality. In response to the natural assets and the absence of a large-scale game reserve in the area, the development of the Mkhambathini Game Reserve has been proposed for the area to the north of the N3 between Cato Ridge and Pietermaritzburg, and it will form the primary attraction along the envisaged Tourism Corridor between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. The proposed development is expected to cover approximately 15 000 ha of valley bushveld and grassland from the N3 to the Msunduzi river. A large portion of it falls within the Mkhambathini Municipality. It is expected to act as a catalyst in promoting and encouraging further development along the Corridor. It is anticipated that the Game Reserve and adjacent historical and cultural tourism attractions will provide tourists with a range of unique experiences and destinations within easy reach of Durban. Accordingly, the development proposal has been supported by the KwaZulu-Natal Tourism Authority as an important new tourism product development, which would create new tourism plant and infrastructure, particularly by broadening the base of the ownership of the tourism product. The Game Reserve will incorporate a number of existing private game farms, as well as the Natal Lion Park, an existing zoo and a safari lodge. It will contain four of the


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‘Big Five’ species and the introduction of lions will require further investigation given the presence of surrounding urban and rural communities. Primary focus will be given to the development of a tourism attraction within the context of the Reserve, which will focus on wildlife and cultural tourism as well as conservation and environmental education. It is estimated that nearly 300 000 visitors can be expected in the first year of operation, and over a million within six years. It is anticipated that the Game Reserve could generate over R1 billion per annum in revenue, and create approximately 3000 employment opportunities within the area as a whole. Pre-feasibility and feasibility studies have been undertaken. The Isilulu Somnotho Community Development Trust has been formed, comprising amakhosi from AmaQamu, AmaXimba, Maphumulo, AmaNyavu, Swayimane and Mkizewane. The landowners and Development Trust are currently forming a development company and identifying development sites. They will have exclusive development rights for the reserve area, which they can lease to developers. Key issues that need to be resolved include: land claims within the area, landlessness of the AmaQamu community, relocation of displaced households, and creation of meaningful employment opportunities for local communities. The draft KwaZulu-Natal Tourism Development Strategy has given its support to the Mkhambathini Game Reserve, as well the redevelopment of the Dube race track, and has recommended that other tourism facilities are established in the area. Together these attractions in the municipality will form part of the broader Durban-Pietermaritzburg Tourism Corridor, and be directly linked to the primary tourism node of the Valley of a Thousand Hills. Given that the R603 is already an important route to and from the South Coast, additional tourism developments along this route should be established to attract holidaymakers who pass through the area. Mkhambathini Municipality has developed its Tourism Strategic Development Plan. Part of the plan is to develop a marketing strategy as a means to promote Mkhambathini Municipality’s as a unique differentiated brand and one of the preferred travel destination in KwaZulu Natal. Mkhambathini Tourism Association and Mkhambathini Tourism Forum have been formed as a requirement and their core roles and responsibilities of this local organization are as follows:

• Support and coordinate the branding of designated products regions

• Assist in TKZN in national campaigns by providing marketable products, events and attractions for these campaigns,

• Assist TKZN in international marketing providing product information

• Promote tourism awareness in localised areas

• Provide tourism infrastructure in localised areas

• Facilitate private sector involvement in the marketing and development effort

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• Provide tourism information and publicity. 2.16 NATURAL ENVIRONMENT The 1996 constitution places more responsibilities of addressing the social and economic needs of the communities and to promote a safety and healthy environment. Thus, the local government is primarily responsible for social and economic development while ensuring that the environment is conserved and well managed. To provide environmental information the local government should embark on environmental auditing which is a systematic examination of environmental information about an organization, facility or site to verify the extent it conforms to specified national audit criteria. Mkhambathini Local Municipality area falls under the Tugela, Mapumulo and Natal geological formations. The environmental atlas categorizes, Mkhambathini Local Municipality as a High Environmental Resource Sensitivity Area. This means that Mkhambathini Local municipality area has a high level of natural resource with a high impact of economic activities and population densities. The natural environment resources that a community is endowed with are the pivots around which development revolves. Human intervention plays a critical role in the sustainability or depletion of these resources. Thus the ability of the natural environment to supply raw materials for production on a sustainable basis depends on the management principles and the instruments available for the management of these resources. In the case of Mkhambathini Local Municipality where natural resources play a significant role in the socio- economic lives of the inhabitants, knowledge of the available natural resources, and development of appropriate management principles for the resources, is a key component to a judicious utilization of these natural environments. This portion of the status quo analysis report addresses issues relating to the natural environment within the various wards of Mkhambathini Local Municipality. It identifies available natural resources, sensitive environments that require particular management attention, and defines the limitations and potentials of the municipality in terms of its environmental resources. Conservation of biodiversity in Kwa-Zulu Natal is the primary responsibility of Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife. Ezemevelo KZN Wildlife has identified areas within the province of Kwa-Zulu Natal that are considered as having high biodiversity significance and therefore worthy of strict environmental management. KZN Wildlife has also developed a set of minimum requirement at specific locations in order to sustain biological diversity in the province. In relation to KZN Wildlife biodiversity database, large portions of Wards 3, 4 and 5 consists of areas that have low biodiversity significance. The irreplaceability value of these areas is between zero and 0.4.Vegetation in these areas in these areas is readily replaceable. Some portions of Wards 4 and 5 have been excluded from biodiversity considerations. This exclusion is largely due to the extensive variety of current land uses that have contributed to vegetation degradation in these wards. It should be noted that the KZN Wildlife C-Plan for a given area is derived from a broad assessment of the vegetation and ecological characteristics of the area. Information regarding species composition and judgement of ecological values of the area are based largely on probability ratings


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rather than actual verification and identification of environmental aspects and elements for the area. It should also be noted that, many areas have been identified as high biodiversity areas or sites of high ecological value may have undergone large scale transformation and thus the real ecological value may be lower than predicted by the C-Plan. It is therefore prudent to consider the environmental classification as provided by the C-Plan only as a broad decision making guide. Development proposals in areas considered to be environmentally sensitive should therefore be “ground-truthed”to ascertain the actual ecological value of the area and the related development impact. 2.17 BIO RESOURCE CLASSIFICATION OF MKHAMBATHINI

MUNICIPALITY Bio resource units are demarcated areas in which the environmental conditions such as soil, water, vegetation, climate, and terrain are sufficiently similar to permit uniform recommendations of land use for a given area. It also provides a framework for decision-making regarding the types of crops that can be grown and the expected yields per unit area to be made. Various bio resource units are grouped together to form bio resource groups for an area. This permits easier agricultural planning and allocation of agricultural resources for a given area. There are twenty three bio resource groups in KwaZulu Natal. The KZN Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs are responsible for conducting research and establishing information .The institution provides technical advice and relevant information concerning agricultural resources and farm practices. Of the twenty three (23) bio resource groups of KwaZulu Natal, as indicated by the bio resource groups of KZN Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs, Mkhambathini Municipality falls in eight vegetation and ecological systems, the various bio resource groups and the wards in which they fall are shown in Table 1 below: Table 8: Bio resource groups within Mkhambathini Municipality Bio resource Group Occurrence per ward 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Dry Coast Forest, Thorn, & Palm Veld Moist Coast Hinterland Ngongoni Veld Dry Coast Hinterland Ngongoni Veld Moist Midlands Belt Dry Midlands Belt Northern MistBelt Moist Highland Southveld Source: Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs The Dry Midlands Mist belt appears to be most wide spread ecological system in the Mkhambathini Municipality. However the single most extensive bio resource group within Mkhambathini Municipality is the moist Coast Hinterland Ngongoni Veld, which occupies an estimated land area of 50% of Ward 3, 75% of Ward 4, 30% or 5.50% of Ward 6, and 25% of Ward 7.


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The map below shows the locality of the Bio resource Unit

Source: Bio resource programme Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs 2.17. 1 Vegetation The dominant natural vegetation is secondary grassland dominated by the unpalatable Aristida junciformis (Ngongoni) after which the bio resource group is named. Wards 1 and 2, and a large portion of Ward 5 have vegetation that consists of bush thickets with isolated forests. 2.17.2 Rainfall and Temperature Mean annual rainfall generally ranges from 800mm to 1600mm with rainfall distribution fairly good. Mean monthly temperature is 17.9 degrees Celsius. 2.17.3 Soil Bio resource information indicates that soils in the Mkhambathini Municipality are mostly acidic and highly leached. In addition, they are said to be shallow and sandy. 2.17.4 Local Economic Development (LED) The Local Economic Development for all Local Municipalities is a working partnership and this project was a joint effort by the uMgungundlovu District municipality and the Gijima KZN Programme of the Department of Economic Development of KwaZulu Natal in partnership with uMgeni, uMshwati,Msunduzi, Mkhambathin, implendle, Richmond & Mpofana Local Municipalities and various


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Local Economic Development(LED) Stakeholders within the District geographic area. Therefore Mkhambathini Municipality LED Strategy is informed by the District Development Strategy and was adopted in May 2007. The LED Strategy is aligned with the National, provincial and District objectives in respect of infrastructure and skills development. In Mkhambathini Municipality we have employed one incumbent as the LED Officer who established an LED forum which consists of seven Ward Committee Members and additional five community members. A strategy to support SMME’s will be established in the next financial year because the Municipality has to source funding. A structure for reporting is the Economic and Development Planning Committee within Mkhambathini Municipality. Mkhambathini has two particular challenges to face, unlike any of the other local municipalities. In the first instance, more than 60% of businesses, currently located in Mkhambathini would prefer to expand their businesses outside the municipality. This represents a priority issue for investigation and intervention by Mkhambathini local government. Secondly, (and the two may be linked), Mkhambathini is the only municipality in the district where businesses reported assault as the most common crime. This suggests that until the crime and security issues are resolved in the area, it will be difficult to attract or even keep existing businesses. For Mkhambathini, the first LED project to be implemented must therefore relate to safety and security. While there are real opportunities for Mkhambathini, there appears to be little motivation to invest on the part of existing businesses, and this means that there will be little hope of attracting new investment till this issue is resolved. This project has established that there is significant potential for uMgungundlovu District Municipality (UMDM) to develop economically but that the capacity, institutions and budgets are not in place currently to implement Local Economic Development strategies, even in the dominant economy of Msunduzi. Economic activity in the uMgungundlovu (UMDM) District Municipality is increasing at a significant rate, driven by the growth in Msunduzi, the dominant economy in the district. Growth in Msunduzi has in turn been driven by the elevation of the city to provincial capital status, resulting in the structured move of government departments from eThekwini (Durban) to Msunduzi (Pietermaritzburg) this increasing the levels of service employees in the district, and the concomitant demands of people for accommodation, consumer goods and other services. The economy of the rural local municipalities including Mkhambathini has not kept pace with that of Msunduzi. On the contrary, as a result of various factors, Mkhambathini has seen an increase in unemployment and a decrease in investment. Additionally, Mkhambathini is heavily dependent on agriculture, and due largely to the slow pace of land claims finalisation (resulting in an unpredictable investment climate for agriculture and agri-industry) there is effectively a stalemate in economic development in the most important economic activity in the municipality. This has resulted in an increase in poverty, a decrease in earnings and very little growth. Added to this is the vicious cycle of ever increasing need for services from the poor, excluded and vulnerable, demanded of Mkhambathini which has literally no resources of its own with which to meet these demands. The LED Strategy is linked to the DGDS resolutions and at the stage Mkhambathini Municipality has a LED Strategy and there is no funding for the preparation of an LED Plan, but will try to source funding in the next financial year.


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2.18 KEY DEVELOPMENT ISSUES 2.18.1 Need To Exploit Strategic Location Mkhambathini Local Municipality forms part of uMgungundlovu District, and serves as an important link between Ethekwini Unicity and the District. It is sandwiched between Pietermaritzburg and Durban, which are urban nodes of provincial and national significance. It adjoins Cato Ridge, which has potential to develop as an industrial node and is a possible relocation site for the Virginia Airport. The N3, which is identified in the Spatial Growth and Development Strategy as a Provincial Corridor runs east west through the central part of the municipal area. It is a major link between the national industrial hubs, that is, Johannesburg and Durban. A significant portion of Mkhambathini Municipality falls within the valley of a Thousand Hills with Table Mountain being a major landmark. This area has been identified as a high potential area for eco-tourism. A large portion of Mkhambathini Local Municipality falls within the Midlands Mist Belt, which is well known for its high agricultural potential and well known for its high agricultural potential and well- established agricultural economy. 2.18.2 High Rate of Poverty Poverty manifests itself in different dimensions with income poverty and human poverty being the most common. Income poverty refers to the lack of sufficient income to satisfy basic food needs and essential non-food needs such as clothing, energy and shelter. It arises from a high rate of unemployment, poor access to productive resources, lack of marketable skills and general lack of job opportunities. Poverty Alleviation projects are in function at all seven wards in Camperdown, they are operational, SEDA has partnered with Mkhambathini Municipality and is also providing basic skills in our projects. Human poverty broadly refers to the lack of basic human capabilities and it arises from high representation of the members, who can not read, write and numerate food security, malnutrition, declining life expectancy, increase of sickness and deaths related to preventable diseases and poor access to basic services. Overcrowding also contributes to this situation. 2.18.3 Impact of HIV/AIDS Information regarding the number of people infected with HIV/AIDS and deaths that are related to AIDS in could not be obtained but AIDS has generally been identified as one of the key factors that will influence development over the next few decades. National and provincial research indicates that the number of AIDS related deaths has increased substantially over the last few years, and KwaZulu-Natal has the highest rate of HIV/AIDS cases in South Africa. In the IDP Representative Forum Meeting, it


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also emerged that the number of death related to HIV/AIDS has increased in Mkhambathini, thus leading to a range of social and economic problems including the following:

• Increase in the dependency ratio as the number of the economically active who dies of AIDS increase.

• Increase in the number of orphans, which in turn may put strain on the limited

welfare budget.

• Decline of population with 20 and below years of age.

• Increase in the number of households with members who need special care and treatment thus putting burden on their families, particularly women who are often the ones who look after the seek in addition to their daily activities

• Slowing of population growth.

• Lack of income in cases where breadwinners die of AIDS.

• Low productivity rate.

The likely effect of HIV/AIDS on social systems are:

• Poorer households are more vulnerable and the epidemic is likely to deepen poverty and comprise upward mobility;

• Changing demand for housing, education and other community facilities; • A greater demand for health care facilities; and

• A greater demand for financial support for orphans.

The likely effect of HIV/AIDS on the economic systems are:

• A shift from savings to current expenditure, thus limiting fixed investment and economic growth;

• Withdrawal of healthy workers to care for affected family members;

• Further erosion of household savings and skills shortage; and

• Increased spending on pharmaceuticals and funerals.

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Huge backlogs in the delivery of public services have been identified as one of the key issues facing Mkhambathini Municipality. It manifests itself in the following forms:

• Poor condition of schools, which does not contribute to building a culture of learning and teaching.

• Poor access to institutions for early childhood education. This field has been

identified by the national government as a priority area of intervention.

• Poor access to health services which affects delivery of primary health care. The latter is a strategy used by the national government to deliver health services.

• Lack of visible policing.

• Poor access to library services which also affects the development of a culture

of learning and teaching.

• Poor access to welfare services including pension pay points, magistrate services, etc.

• Poor access to cemeteries.

2.18.5 Backlog in the Delivery of Basic Infrastructure Although substantially progress has been made to deliver services such as electricity, water and telecommunication infrastructure the level/extent of need is such that provision of these services remains one of the key development challenges facing Mkhambathini Local Municipality. A large number of settlements is still without reliable sources of energy and depend on candles, paraffin and firewood for light and power. Access to firewood is becoming serious problem while costs for candles and paraffin may not be affordable to some households. Water is delivered below RDP standards with certain areas showing a high rate of dependence on (boreholes) and natural sources. In some instances, plans have been developed for the delivery of bulk water, but it is important to note that some of the existing bulk water schemes within the district are operating at a loss and put strains on the financial situation of the municipality. 2.18.6 Inequitable Access to Land Access to Land within Mkhambathini Municipality is skewed in favour of a few white commercial farmers who owns about 71,8% of land. This situation is not unique to Mkhambathini, but affects the whole of South Africa. As a means to address this situation the Department of Land Affairs has developed a programme designed to fast-track land redistribution, and has set a target of transferring not less than 30% of agricultural land to the previously disadvantaged and marginalized people within 15 years.


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2.18.7 Poor Access To Shelter Mkhambathini Municipality is predominantly rural in character and the majority of people reside within traditional authority areas, which are characterised by a high level of poverty. People in these areas cannot afford to build and maintain proper houses, due to high levels of unemployment. Moreover, traditional authority areas were previously excluded form housing subsidy scheme. Housing needs for farm workers should also be addressed. 2.18.8 Rising Unemployment and Slow Economic Growth The local economy is predominantly agricultural, but the area has a high potential for tourism development. The N3, which carries trade and tourist traffic, also runs through Mkhambathini and provides an opportunity for local economic development. Other important economic issues, which the IDP should address, include:

• High rate of unemployment and scarcity of employment opportunities.

• Slow economic growth.

• Exclusion of the poor and largely black people from ownership and access to the means of production.

2.18.9 Poor Environmental Quality Poor environmental management manifests itself in the form of overgrazing and environmental degradation, which characterizes the traditional authority areas, and occurs in a few privately owned farms. This issue arises from lack of information about environmental management, poor access to land resources and poor management of natural resources. Water and air quality is also declining as a result of pollution from industries in Pietermaritzburg. 2.18.10 Lack of Sufficient Capacity within Mkhambathini Mkhambathini Municipality was developed on the basis of Camperdown Transitional Local Council, which was small and did not have sufficient capacity. While the situation remains largely the same in term of resources, the size of the area Mkhambathini or servicing has increased substantially. There is an urgent, need to create sufficient capacity so as to be able to deliver in terms of constitution and legislative mandate. 2.19 SWOT ANALYSIS


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STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES -High agricultural production potential. -Vibrant poultry industry -Sugar Cane production and processing -Location along the N3 -Tourism potential -Well run Municipal Administration -District Support with new management

-Limiting spatial structure-two separate settlement areas. -High rate of functional illiteracy -High rate of unemployment -Low income levels -Land claims -Undulating topography- steep terrain which renders service delivery expensive -Environmental Sensitivity -Service Backlog - Lack of Human Resource capacity within the Municipality

OPPORTUNITIES THREATS -Good Regional Access-Location along the N3 Corridor -Location in relation to Durban and Pietermaritzburg -Availability of strategically located land for development - IDP Co-ordinating Forums -Camperdown as a development node

-Shortage of electricity -Unfavourable rand dollar exchange -Increasing petrol price -Focus on Pietermaritzburg and Durban- -Shortage of Funds - Natural Disasters

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The priority issues as identified in the Ward Committee meetings, the SWOT analysis and based on the Situational Analysis are listed below and aligned to the Key Performance Areas (KPA’s).

KEY PERFORMANCE AREA PRIORITY ISSUES Municipal Transformation and Institutional Development

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High levels of unemployment Local Economic Development High levels of poverty Portable water and sanitation Electricity/alternative energy Access Roads Public Health Facilities Telecommunication facilities Housing Educational Facilities

Basic Service Delivery and Infrastructure Investment

HIV/AIDS Financial Viability and Financial Management

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Good Governance and Community Participation

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SECTION C

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES


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3.1 INTRODUCTION The strategic framework phase presents programs, strategies and activities. The activities are guidelines for specific actions that the municipality will undertake and embark upon to ensure the implementation of projects. For practical purposes the performance indicators formulations are based on the action plans identified in this phase. 3.2 VISION AND MISSION 3.2.1 Vision

3.2.2 Mission Statement Mkhambathini Local Municipality commits itself to the following mission statement in pursuit of the above – outlined vision and development agenda generally:

By the year 2020 Mkhambathini will be a sustainable developmental municipality with improved quality of life for its entire people in areas of basic services, social, economic and environmental development.

Mkhambathini Municipality commits itself to the following:

Upholding our leadership vision, Working with integrity in an accountable manner towards

the upliftment of the community Protecting and enhancing the interests of our clients at all

times. Consistently performing our functions with transparency ,

honesty and dedication in dealing with clients, Responding promptly to the needs of our clients, Subscribing to the Batho Pele


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3.2.3 Development Goals The following long-term development goals have been identified based on the above key performance areas:

• To build an efficient and sustainable local government structure.

• To promote an equitable access to infrastructure and basic services.

• To create a condition conducive to economic development.

• To promote sustainable social and economic development. • To create a spatial framework that facilitates an equitable distribution of

development.

• To promote sustainable and integrated land use pattern 3.2.4 Key Performance Areas

Service Delivery and Infrastructure Institutional Transformation and Development Local Economic Development Financial Viability and Management Good Governance and Participation

Mkhambathini Local Municipality has identified the following as key performance areas that may lead to the realisation of its development vision. These programs are interrelated and intertwined and as such the success of another depends entirely on the success of others. Thus, for example the success of economic development program depends on the ability of the institution to transform itself and the success implementation of land use management system. 3.2.5 Powers and Functions The table below lists all the functions that Mkhambathini Local Municipality is required to perform within its municipal area. Due to lack of sufficient capacity and resources within Mkhambathini to provide all these services efficiently, other agencies are providing some of these services to the local community on behalf of the municipality.


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No Function

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

1 General Information Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Air pollution Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Building Regulations Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Child Care Facilities No No No No No No 5 Local Tourism Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 6 Municipal Planning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 7 Pontoons and Ferries No No No No No No 8 Storm Water No No No No No No 9 Trading Regulations Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 10 Beaches and Amusement

Facilities No No No No No No

11 Billboards and Display of Advertisements

No No No No No No

12 Cemeteries, Funeral Parlors ,Crematoria

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

13 Cleansing Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 14 Control of Public Nuisance Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 15 Control of Liquor Sales No No No No No No 16 Care of Animals No No No No No No 17 Fencing and Fences No No No No No No 18 Licensing Of Dogs Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 19 Control of Sale of Food Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 20 Local Amenities Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 21 Local Sport Facilities Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 22 Markets Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 23 Municipal Parks &

Recreation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

24 Municipal Roads Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 25 Noise Pollution No No No No No No 26 Pounds No No No No No No 27 Public Places Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 28 Refuse removal, refuse

dumps and solid waste disposal

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

29 Street Trading No No No No No No 30 Street Lightening Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 31 Traffic and Parking No No No No No No Source: Capacity Assessment Report on Municipal Functions-MDB 2007


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3.3 MKHAMBATHINI MUNICIPALITY’S ORGANISATIONAL

STRUCTURE 08/09

3.3.1 POPULATION OF ORGANOGRAM

DEPT SECT 57

PERMANENT CONTRACT TEMP TRAINESS AND INTERNS

FINANCE (CFO, Supply Chain Management, Procument Officer, Personal Assistant, Finance Officer- Income, Finance Officer- Expense, Cashier, Budget Intern)

1 4 1

TECHNICAL( Technical Services Manager, Personal Assistant, Development Planning Officer, Building Control Officer ,Snr Technician, Designated Officer, Brick layer, Handyman, Carpenter, Workshop assistant, Street/toilet cleaner, Plumber)

1 17 1

MUNICIPAL MANAGER

TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPT

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT

MANAGER: FINANCIAL SERV

MANAGER: TECHNICAL SERV

MANAGER: COMMUNITY SERV

MANAGER: ADMIN SERV

FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPT

ADMINISTRATION SERVICES DEPT


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COMMUNITY( Community Services Manager, Personal Assistant, Snr. Community Services Officer, Disaster Management, HIV/Aids co-ordinator, LED Officer, GDYC, Tourism Officer)

1 9 1

ADMINISTRATION(Administration Manager, Municipal Manager, Human Resource, Personal Assistants (2), Records Officer, Registry Clerk, Snr Admin Officer, Receptionist, Cleaners, Motor Licensing, IDP Co-ordinator, Librarian, Committee Officers(2) )

2 26 1 1

3.3.2 Services provided per Department

Office of the Municipal Manager

Provide strategic direction in pursuance of mandates IDP review and implementation Internal Audit/External Audit Implementation of special mayoral projects Legal compliance Service delivery improvement Municipal Electoral Management Sound Labour Relations Public participation Anti-corruption Strategy Performance Management Powers and functions of an

Accounting Officer Department of Technical Services

Access to water (in liaison with District) Access to sanitation (in liaison with District) Access to electricity Roads and storm water management Waste management Sustainable human settlement Land use management Provision of public facilities Development Planning Building Control

Department of Financial Services

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Budgeting and Reporting Income Control Expenditure Control Supply Chain Management MPRA Municipal Property Rates Asset Management

Department of Administration and Corporate Services

Human resource management Information communications technology General administration Secretarial services to committees Document management(Archives) Library services Motor licensing Learners License

Department of Community Services

Core functions - Local economic Development - HIV/AIDS - GDYC( Gender, Disability, Youth & Early Child Development) - Tourism - Arts & Culture - Sports & Recreation - Pauper Burial - Waste Removal - Disaster Management - Management of Indigent Register

Non-core functions

- Promote literacy - Improve the standard of health - Improve social security - Reduce crime - Promote land reform - Environmental health

3.4 COUNCIL Mkhambathini Municipality has seven wards. Below is a table indicating the current Ward and Public Relations Councilors.

MEMBERS OF EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Cllr. T.E.Maphumulo Honourable Mayor Cllr.E Ngcongo Deputy Mayor Cllr.T.Z Maphumulo Speaker


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Cllr.F.P Msomi Exco Member / Ward Councillor

COUNCILLORS Cllr.T.A Gw ala Ward Councillor Cllr.F.J. Ngubane PR Councillor Cllr.S.P Goqo Ward Councillor Cllr.M.Nene Ward Councillor Cllr.M.E.Ngcongo PR Councillor Cllr.E.Ngcongo Ward Councillor Cllr.M.R.Ntuli Ward Councillor Cllr.M.K.Mkhize PR Councillor Cllr.B.Zondi PR Councillor Cllr.S.Tovernrath PR Councillor Cllr S Wanda Ward Councillor

COMMITTEES Polit ical Liaison Committee Finance Committee Economic Development and Planning Committee

Audit Committee Human Resource Committee Executive Committee Housing Committee 3.5 STATUS OF POLICIES

POLICY STATUS COMMENTS HR Policy Adopted All HR Policies are in place. The HR Officer

met with SALGA in February 2009 in order to determine which policies need reviewing.

Workplace Skills Plan Adopted Workplace Skills Plan is completed annually. It was submitted to LGSeta on 1 July 2008. The 2009 Workplace Skills Plan will be submitted to LGSeta by 1 July 2009.

Recruitment and Selection

Adopted Comply through following the whole procedure

Employment Equity Policy

Adopted Reviewed, approved and aligned to the collective agreements as per resolution by SAMWU, IMATU & SALGA. Employment Equity Plan completed 1 Oct 2007. Due again 1 Oct 2009 (Bi-annual review required as the organisation has less than 150 staff.)

Leave Policy Adopted Reviewed, approved and aligned to the collective agreements as per resolution by SAMWU, IMATU & SALGA

Employment Benefits and Conditions Policy

Adopted Reviewed, approved and aligned to the collective agreements as per resolution by SAMWU, IMATU & SALGA

Common Business Adopted Reviewed, approved and aligned to the


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Language of Municipality

collective agreements as per resolution by SAMWU, IMATU & SALGA

Substance abuse Policy


Industrial Relations Policy


Communication Policy Adopted Reviewed, approved and aligned to the collective agreements as per resolution by SAMWU,IMATU & SALGA

Confidentiality Policy Adopted Reviewed, approved and aligned to the collective agreements as per resolution by SAMWU, IMATU & SALGA

Conflict of Interest Policy


Use of Municipality Assets & Resources Policy


Entertainment Policy Adopted Reviewed, approved and aligned to the collective agreements as per resolution by SAMWU, IMATU & SALGA

Extraneous Employment (moonlighting) Policy


Gifts to Municipality Employees Policy


Housing guarantees Policy


Medical Aid Policy Adopted Reviewed, approved and aligned to the collective agreements as per resolution by SAMWU, IMATU & SALGA

Membership to professional societies Policy


Parking on Municipality Head Office Premises


Performance Management Policy


Training and Development Policy


HIV/AIDS Policy Adopted Reviewed, approved and aligned to the collective agreements as per resolution by


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SAMWU, IMATU & SALGA Medical Examinations Policy


Sexual Harassment Policy


Smoking Policy Adopted Reviewed, approved and aligned to the collective agreements as per resolution by SAMWU, IMATU & SALGA

Provident Fund Policy Adopted Adopted and implemented. The Municipality Group Life Policy


Travel & Subsistence & Expenditure Policy


Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) Policy


Uniform Policy Adopted Reviewed, approved and aligned to the collective agreements as per resolution by SAMWU, IMATU & SALGA

Use of Internet & e-Mail


Working Hours Policy Adopted Reviewed, approved and aligned to the collective agreements as per resolution by SAMWU, IMATU & SALGA

Appointment in an acting capacity Policy


Policy for Individual/ Group Problem Solving / Grievances Policy


Business Meetings Venue Policy


Contractors and Consultants Policy


Petty Cash Policy Adopted Reviewed in 2007/08 Vehicle Policy Adopted The policy is being implemented. Safety Records Management Policy

Adopted The policy is being implemented.


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Debt Management Policy

Adopted Reviewed in 2007/08 and implemented accordingly.

Payroll Policy Adopted Reviewed in 2007/08 and implemented accordingly

SCM Policy Adopted Reviewed and aligned as per National Treasury Guidelines

Revenue Policy Adopted Reviewed in 2007/08 and implemented accordingly.

Investment & Cash Management Policy


Budget Policy Adopted Reviewed in 2007/08 and implemented accordingly.

Creditors Control & Debt Collection Policy


Fixed Asset Policy Adopted Reviewed in 2007/08 and implemented accordingly.

Investment Banking Policy


Risk Management Policy


Tariffs Policy Adopted Reviewed in 2007/08 and implemented accordingly.

3.6. ADDRESSING SPECIAL NEEDS SPECIAL NEED ISSUES MUNICIPAL PROGRAMMES HIV/ AIDS The Municipality has appointed an HIV/AIDS Co-

ordinator to address HIV/AIDS issues. The HIV/AIDS Co-ordinator has established Aids Committees in all seven wards within the Mkhambathini Area and a Local Aids Council. A draft HIV Strategic Plan has been prepared. The HIV/AIDS Co-ordinator conducts various meetings with other departments in fighting the HIV pandemic within Mkhambathini. The HIV/AIDS Co-ordinator works in relation with SAPS when conducting HIV awareness campaigns and is also responsible for the distribution of condoms and HIV related information/brochures to the communities. MIPAA (Men in Participation against Aids) Structures were formed.


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Youth A Youth Co-ordinator has been appointed to focus on Youth, Women and People with Disability issues, With regard to Youth, the Co-ordinator prescribes to the Framework for Youth Development for Local Government, which states the specific targets to follow in order to reach the Millennium Development Goals. The youth office is ready to implement the program of the young people and the youth strategy has been approved by Council.

Women The programme that is implemented is the Women Empowerment programme and women in construction with the KZN Department of Housing.

Disabilities Mkhambathini Has a Disability Forum developed in all Seven wards and works in conjunction with the Department of Health.

LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Local Economic Development (LED) offers local government, the private sector, the not-for-profit sector and the local community the opportunity to work together to improve the local economy. It aims to enhance competitiveness and thus encourage sustainable growth that is inclusive. The purpose of local economic development (LED) is to build up the economic capacity of a local area to improve its economic future and the quality of life for all. It is a process by which public, business and non-governmental sector partners work collectively to create better conditions for economic growth and employment generation. The Local Economic Development for all Local Municipalities is a working partnership and this project was a joint effort by the uMgungundlovu District municipality and the Gijima KZN Programme of the Department of Economic Development of KwaZulu Natal in partnership with uMgeni, uMshwati,Msunduzi, Mkhambathin, implendle, Richmond & Mpofana Local Municipalities and various Local Economic Development(LED) Stakeholders within the District geographic area. Therefore Mkhambathini Municipality LED Strategy is informed by the District Development Strategy. The LED Strategy is aligned with the National, provincial and District objectives in respect of infrastructure and skills development and was adopted in May 2007. In Mkhambathini Municipality we have employed one incumbent as the LED Officer who established an LED forum which consists of seven Ward Committee Members and additional five community members. A strategy to support SMME’s will be established in the next financial year because the Municipality has to source funding.


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7 DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES KPA 4: INSTITUTIONAL DEV ELOPMENT AND TRANSFORMATION Mkhambathini Municipality has developed an Audit Committee, and also is part of the uMgungundlovu District IGR Structures such as:

• Mayors Forum;

• Municipals Managers Forum;

• Planning and Economic Cluster; and

• IDP Alignment sub-committee. An Audit Committee was established in 2006 and the Audit Committee Members were:

• Mr A Jordan • Mr R Dlamini • Mr R Bowyer – Chair

The old members of the Audit Committee were dissolved and Mkhambathini Municipality has established a new Audit Committee in March 2009 with the assistance of uMgeni Municipality The new Audit Committee members are:

• Vukani Dlamini • Skhumbuzo Kunene • Joel Mathobela


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KPA 1:SPATIAL ANALYSIS AND RATIONALE OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES KPI’S PRO GRAMMES

AND/O R PRO JECTS

O UTPUTS ACTIVITIES TARG ET DATES & RESPO NSIBILITY

LAND USE MANAGEMENT SYSYTEM (LUMS) Liaise with the District

Technician 31 July 09

Hold meetings with the service provider

Technician 31 Aug 09

Alignment of Mkhambathini SDF & UMDM SDF

All meetings attended

Land use management

All meetings attended according to schedule

Follow-up on resolutions and correspondence attended to

Manager 30 June 10

Record application

Technician One week after receipt

To promote a coordinated approach to land use management

Process development applications in line with the existing SDF & LUMS

Development applications processed in line with the existing SDF & LUMS

Land use management

Two development applications processed per week

Scrutinise application into SDF and LUMS requirements

Technician One week for scrutinizing


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KPA 1:SPATIAL ANALYSIS AND RATIONALE OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES KPI’S PRO GRAMMES

AND/O R PRO JECTS


SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK ( SDF) Co-ordinated Development

Increase densification to improve economic returns

Bulk Infrastructure

Spatial Development Framework

Sewerage works will facilitate better planning/ encourage development

Applied for 30 million for new sewerage works

Tech Manager Ongoing

SUSTAINABLE HUMAN SETTLEMENT (HOUSING) To provide sustainable human settlement

Liaise with Department of Housing to ensure that the Mkhambathini human settlement needs are implemented in a sustainable manner

Number of houses built

Human settlement

Stage one (Planning) for 500 houses per ward completed by 30 June 2010

Meet with dept of Housing

Tech Manager 31 July 09


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Appoint service provider Tech Manager 31 July 09

Liaise with ward councillors

Tech Manager 31 Aug 09

Finalise the Stage One Phase

Tech Manager 30 June 10

Meet and correspond with District


Appoint service provider


Liaise with ward councillors

Tech Manager 31 Aug 09

Provide basic services in liaison with relevant stakeholders

Planning for implementing of basic services

Human settlement

Planning for implementing of basic services completed by 30 June 2010

Finalise the Basic Service Plan

Tech Manager 30 June 10


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KPA 2: BASIC SERVICE DELIVERY

OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES KPI’S PRO GRAMMES AND/O R PRO JECTS


ACCESS TO WATER Draft a schedule that is aligned with the District schedule

Tech Secretary 31 July 09

Attend meetings Manager or Technician As per schedule

Liaising with the district’s Water Services Authority to ensure that Mkhambathini water services are included in the programme

Meetings / correspondence with the District

Access to water All scheduled meetings attended and follow-up on resolutions dealt with before the next meeting

Follow up on resolutions and correspondence attended to

Manager or Technician As Required

Establish communication channels

Manager 30 Aug 09

Identify relevant liaison people

Manager 30 Aug 09

Establish communication structures

Manager 30 Aug 09

To facilitate access to efficient, affordable and sustainable water services to our consumers

Provide a link between communities and the district WSA

Liaison services established

Access to water All enquiries from communities attended to within two weeks of receipt

Meetings with the community structures once a month

Manager or Technician As Per Schedule


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KPA 2: BASIC SERVICE DELIVERY OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES KPI’S PRO GRAMMES

AND/O R PRO JECTS


ACCESS TO SANITATION Draft a schedule that is aligned with the District schedule

Tech Secretary 31 Aug 09

Attend meetings Manager or Technician As Per Schedule

Liaising with the district’s Water Services Authority to ensure that Mkhambathini Sanitation services are included in the programme


Access to sanitation All scheduled meetings attended and follow-up on resolutions dealt with before the next meeting




Manager 31 Aug 09


Manager 31 Aug 09


Manager 31 Aug 09

To facilitate access to efficient, affordable and sustainable sanitation services to our consumers

Provide a link between communities and the district WSA to promote hygienic sanitation services


Access to sanitation All enquiries from communities attended to within two weeks of receipt




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AND/O R PRO JECTS


ELECTRICITY Draft a schedule that is aligned with the District schedule


Attend meetings Manager or Technician As Per Schedule

Liaising with the district’s Technical Services department to ensure that Mkhambathini electrification needs are included in the district’s plan


Access to electricity All scheduled meetings attended and follow-up on resolutions dealt with before the next meeting




Manager 31 Aug 09


Manager 31 Aug 09


Manager 31 Aug 09

To provide basic electricity to households in line with the Integrated Electrification Plan

Provide a link between communities and the district technical services


Access to electricity All enquiries from communities attended to within two weeks of receipt




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AND/O R PRO JECTS


Identify and prioritise areas

Comm.Ser. Manager 30 Sep 09

Appoint a service provider

Comm SerManager 31 Oct 09

To provide interim alternative energy sources in prioritized areas

Number of households supplied with interim alternative energy sources in prioritised areas

Interim alternative energy provision

2000 households supplied with interim alternative energy sources by 30 June 2010 Monitor and report

on progress Community Ser Manager Monthly

ACCESS TO ROADS & STORMWATER Draft a schedule that is aligned with the District schedule


Attend meetings Manager/Technician As Per Schedule

Liaising with the district’s Technical Services to ensure that Mkhambathini roads & stormwater needs are included in the district’s Integrated Transportation Plan


Access to Roads and Stormwater

All scheduled meetings attended and follow-up on resolutions dealt with before the next meeting


Manager/Technician As Required

Draft a schedule that is aligned with the District schedule


Attend meetings Manager/Technician As Per Schedule

To implement the DOT, Council’s and MIG funded roads and stormwater projects

Liaise with DOT to ensure that Mkhambathini roads & stormwater needs are included in the DOT Plan

Meetings / correspondence with DOT

Access to Roads and Stormwater

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Manager 30 August 2009

Identify relevant people




Provide a link between communities and the district technical services


Access to roads and stormwater

All enquiries from communities attended to within two weeks of receipt


Manager/Technician As per schedule

Identify and prioritise roads to be maintained and / or improved


Compile a Roads Maintenance and Improvement Plan


Maintenance and improvement of municipal roads

Number and lengths of roads maintained and / or improved

Road maintenance and improvement

5 roads and 3 km of roads maintained and / or improved by 30 June 2010

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SOLID WASTE Draft a schedule that is aligned with the District schedule

Tech secretary 31 July 09

Attend meetings

Manager/Technician As Per Schedule

To conduct waste management in line with the district’s Integrated Waste Management Plan

Liaising with the District Technical Services department to ensure that Mkhambathini waste management needs are included in the district’s plan


Waste management

All scheduled meetings attended and follow-up on resolutions dealt with before the next meeting Follow-up on

resolutions and correspondence attended to


CEMETERIES & CREMATORIA To assist and implementing the Districts integrated cemeteries & Crematoria Plan

Liaise with the District about cemeteries and crematoria

Cemeteries and Crematoria Plan

Cemeteries and Crematoria

All meetings attended and resolutions followed up before next meeting

Co-ordinate pauper burials

Community Liaison Officer As Required


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KPA 3: LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES KPI’S PRO GRAMMES

AND/O R PRO JECTS


LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Develop action plan with project managers

LED Officer 31 July 09

Hold monthly progress meetings

LED Officer Monthly

To create an enabling and conducive environment for economic growth and employment generation

Implement projects in line with the district’s LED strategy

Implemented projects

Economic development

100% implementation of planned projects

Follow up on resolutions LED Officer Monthly

TOURISM Develop action plan with project mangers

Tourism Officer 31 July 2009

Hold monthly progress meetings

Tourism Officer Monthly

To stimulate the local economy through the promotion of local tourism

Implement projects in line with the district’s Tourism Strategy

Implemented projects

Tourism promotion 100% implementation of planned projects

Follow up on resolutions Tourism Officer Monthly


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AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT Arrange and attend meetings with stakeholders

Community Services Manager 31 Dec 09

Develop a draft plan

Community Services Manager 31 Dec 09

Presentations of draft plan to stakeholders

Community Services Manager 31 March 09

Refine plan

Community Services Manager 31 May 10

To facilitate the optimal utilization of all arable land by current & potential farmers

Liaise with the dept of Agriculture & Environmental Affairs, Land Reform, RLCC and Farmers Ass.

Implementable Agricultural project plan

Agricultural promotion

Implementable plan submitted to Council for adoption by 30 June 2010

Submission of plan for adoption

Community Services Manager 30 June 10


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Establish the communication channels

Manager 31 Aug 09


LED Officer 31 Aug 09


LED Officer 31 Aug 09

Assist stakeholders in implementing and facilitating agricultural projects


Implementation of agricultural projects

All enquiries from communities attended to within two weeks of receipt

Meetings with community as required

LED Officer As required

CO-OPERATIVES AND SMME’s Promote Co-operatives LED Officer

Ongoing To create employment through the promotion of Cooperatives & SMME’s

Liaise with DED to assist sta keholders in participating fully in developing Cooperatives & SMME’s in the municipal area

Poverty Alleviation Programme Implemented Cooperatives and SMMEs

Poverty Alleviation

Poverty Alleviation Programme implemented by 31 Oct 09

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AND/O R PRO JECTS


BATHO PELE Promote the visibility of the Municipality throughout the area

Admin Manager 31 Dec 09

Arrange staff team building sessions

Admin Manager Ongoing

To ensure implementation of the Batho Pele policy in order to improve service

Address obvious areas of improvement around Batho Pele without delay

Obvious service delivery improvements implemented

Batho Pele

Obvious service delivery improvements implemented 31 Dec 09

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KPA 4: INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSFORMATION OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES KPI’S PRO GRAMMES

AND/O R PRO JECTS


PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Assess effectiveness of current policy framework against legislation and best practises

Manager 31 Jan 10

Review the document

Manager 28 Feb 10

Present the reviewed document

Manager 28 Feb 10

Refine the document after presentation

Manager 31 March 10

Revise the current policy framework

Revised Policy Framework

Performance Management

Revised policy Framework submitted for approval 31 March 2010

Submit reviewed document for adoption

Manager 31 March 10

To improve the overall performance of the municipality

Develop and implement an organisational PMS

Completed SDBIP

Performance Management

Revised SDBIP’S submitted for approval 31 March 09

Participate in the IDP review process, which represents the planning phase of PM

Manager 28 Feb 10


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Develop performance measures

Manager 31March 10

Include the budget for each objective and include the projected expenditure per quarter

Manager 31 March 10

Submit SDBIPs for approval

Manager 31 March 10

Complete performance agreements and performance plans with those concerned

Manager 31 March 10

Submit performance agreements for approval

Manager 31 March 10

Place performance agreements on website

Manager 31 March 10

Develop and implement an individual PMS

Completed individual performance appraisals

Performance management

Individual performance appraisals completed in line with approved policy framework and within one month of the close of the financial year

Conduct appraisals in line with policy framework

Manager 30 June 10


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KPA 4: INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSFORMATION



HUMAN RESOURCES Determine capacity requirements for implementing the IDP

IDP Manager 30 April 10

Involve managers in amending the structure

IDP Manager 31 May 10

Consult Unions IDP Manager 31 May 10

Review the organisational structure

Aligned organisational structure to the IDP

Organisational structure

Structure aligned to the organisational structure by 31 March 2010

Submit reviewed organisational structure for adoption

IDP Manager 31 May 10

Prepare WSP in-house

Annually Skills Development Facilitator 30 June 2010

Promote skills and development of staff

Completed Workplace Skills Plan

Skills and development

Completed Workplace Skills Plan by 30 June 10

Annual Review of Workplace Skills Plan

Skills Development Facilitator 30 June 2010

To develop internal capacity for effective local governance

Review of Employment Equity Plan

Completed Employment Equity Plan

Employment Equity

Completed review of Employment Equity Plan by 1 October 2009

Prepare EEP in house

HR Officer 1 October 2009


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Review, update and implement human resource policies

Review and update policies

HR policies

All policies reviewed and updated as required

Review policy as and when required

HR Officer Ongoing 30 June 2010

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY To maintain an efficient and effective ICT system

Liaise with the district around a shared-service

Effective ICT service in place

Information Technology

Effective ICT service in place throughout the year

Liaise with the District

Admin Manager 31 July 2009

ADMINISTRATION Committees: To produce accurate and timeous documentation to relevant stakeholders

Ensure the implementation and adherence to the Committee Division Management document

Compliance to approved rules

Committee procedures

Full compliance with approved procedures for each meeting

Monitor compliance with agreed upon standards

Manager Ongoing


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Capture data onto system

Admin Manager 30 October 2009

Monitor for three months

Admin Manager 31 December 2009

Registry: To manage a reliable document management system

Finalize the development of the document management system

Municipal filing system completed

Document management system

Municipal filing system finalised by 30 June 08

Transfer of skills from service provider to staff

Admin Manager 31 January 2009

Streamline Soul Buddyz and Internet access system


Library: To broaden the usage of the library for the community

Research the feasibility of developing a community resource centre

Operational community resource

Community resource centre

Operational Community information resource centre by 31 December 2009 Promote Resource

Centre Admin Manager Ongoing

Relocation of Learners Licence Office

Admin Manager 30 June 2010

Increasing the number of learner’s licence test days


Licensing: To provide and efficient and effective licensing service

Develop service standards and train staff accordingly

Compliance to the Transport Services Standards

Motor licensing

Full compliance to the Transport Services Standards by 30 June 08

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KPA 5: FINANCIAL VIABILITY AND MANAGEMENT

OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES KPI’S PRO GRAMMES AND/O R PROJECTS


BUDGETING AND REPORTING Workshops 31-Dec-09

CFO

Review budgeting and reporting policies and procedures

Approved and implemented budgeting and reporting policies

Financial policies Implement budgeting and reporting policies by 31 Dec 09

Refine policies 30-Jun-10 CFO

Obtain budget inputs 30-Nov-09 CFO

Compile draft budget 31-Dec-09 CFO

Consult on draft budget 30-Jan-10 CFO

To constantly improve the standard of budgeting and reporting

Compile the budget

Approved budget

Budget Budget aligned to IDP and approved by 30 June 10

Refine budget and submit for adoption

31-May-10 CFO


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OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES KPI’S PRO GRAMMES AND/O R PROJECTS


INCOME CONTROL Benchmark with other municipalities

31-Oct-09 CFO

Regularise the annual debtors collection rate

Annual debtors collection rate (Payment level %) = (Last 12 months receipts)/ (Last 12 months billing)

Revenue management Set norm by 31 Oct 09

Monitor and report Monthly CFO

Investigate new sources of funding

31-Dec-09 CFO

Compile Revenue Enhancement Strategy

28-Feb-10 CFO

To improve income control and generation

Enhance revenue

Approval alternative sources of funding

Conduct a study on core functions to identify legislated functions that are potential revenue generators

Revenue enhancement strategy developed by 31 Dec 09

Submit Strategy for adoption

31-Mar-10 CFO


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Conduct status quo analysis

30-Sep-09 CFO

Consult stakeholders 31-Oct-09 CFO

Develop specifications for system

30-Nov-09 CFO

Improved collection rate

Increased % of revenue collected

Billing system upgrade

95% of bills collected per month by 30 June 10

Conduct parallel testing 31-Dec-09 CFO

EXPENDITURE CONTROL

Implement Debt Settlement Policy

30-Jan-10 CFO

To constantly improve on the control of expenditure

Formulate debt settlement policy

Lead-time for the payment should agree to the Debt Settlement Policy

Debt settlement Implement Debt Settlement Policy by June 10

Consult stakeholders and refine policy

28-Feb-10 CFO


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Train staff 31-Aug-09 CFO

Conduct compliance audit

30-Sep-09 CFO

Compile compliant financial statements

GRAP compliant financial statements

GRAP compliance Compliance by 30 June 2009

Address identified shortcomings

31-Oct-09 CFO

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Workshop policies and procedures

31-Aug-09 CFO

To fully implement the supply chain rules and regulations

Research and develop Supply Chain Policies

Approved Supply Chain Management Policies that are in line with the MFMA and Regulations

Develop policies Implement and review policies and procedures annually

Address identified shortcomings

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AND/O R PRO JECTS


Analyse businesses on the data base according the HDI status and during tender submissions

30-Jan-10 CFO

Promote Black Economic Empowerment

Number of contracts awarded to SMME through Joint Ventures and Consortiums

Workshops periodically for BEE Companies

10% increase in contracts awarded to BEE companies

Report monthly on contracts awarded to BEE Companies

Monthly CFO

3 business days for purchase of goods

Workshop internal staff 31-Dec-09 CFO

T ime between requisition received and order issued

Buying

25 business days for the finalisation of the tender process

Invite tenders / proposals

31-Dec-09 CFO

Reduce turn around time

T ime between order issued and delivery of goods

Goods receiving Set t ime frames for delivery at order date with the supplier

Rate suppliers into response time

31-Dec-09 CFO


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KPA 6: GOOD GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION



INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN Develop Plan 31-Aug-09

IDP Manager

Submission of Plan for approval

31-Aug-09 IDP Manager

Process planning and management

IDP Process Plan

IDP IDP Process Plan adopted & Approved

Publish Plan

30-Sep-09 IDP Manager

Alignment of IDP, PMS, budget and organogram

Aligned IDP, Budget and PMS

IDP Aligned IDP, Budget and PMS for 2009/10

Implement the approved Policy Framework

30-Jun-10 Manager

Conduct alignment workshop

28-Feb-09 IDP Manager

To ensure IDP review addresses developmental needs of Mkhambathini

Alignment of IDP with national & provincial priorities & sector departments

National and provincial priorities and sector departments projects included in IDP

IDP National and provincial priorities and sector departments projects included in 2009/10IDP

Alignment of IDP with national and provincial priorities and sector departments. Projects

30-Jun-09 IDP Manager


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KPA 6 : GOOD GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES KPI’S PRO GRAMMES

AND/O R PRO JECTS


PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Liaise with DLGTA 30-Sep-09

Manager To increase public participation in municipal decision-making

Provision of training to ward committees

Effective ward committees

Public participation

Fully functional ward committees by 30 June 09 Oversee the completion

of the training programme

30-Jun-09 Manager

CO OPERATIVE GOVERNANCE Attend Mayor’s Forums Ongoing

MM

Attend Municipal Manager’s Technical Committee meetings and follow-up on resolutions taken at the Mayor’s Forum

Ongoing MM

To promote service delivery through cooperative governance

Compliance with the Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act

Legal compliance

Cooperative governance

Full compliance with the Act by 30 June 09

Promote cooperative governance with all spheres of government and state owned enterprises

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KPA 6 : GOOD GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES KPI’S PRO GRAMMES

AND/O R PRO JECTS


EDUCATION Liaise with DOE Senior Community

Services Officer 31 Dec 09

Participate on the district education forum

Established Local Education Forum

Education Forum

All meetings attended accordingly to schedule Attend meetings Senior Community

Services Officer 31 March 10

Masifundisane Programme is implemented

Senior Comm. Services Officer Ongoing

Attend Meetings Senior Comm.Ser Officer Monthly

To promote literacy

Introduce Masifundisane Programmes

Implementable Masifundisane Programme Plan

Masifundisane Programmes

All Prioritised Programme milestones for the year achieved by March 09

Implemented in Ward 1,2,3,5 and 6

Senior Comm. Services Officer Ongoing


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HEALTH To improve the standard of health care in the Municipality

Liaise with the Dept of Health to promote primary health care

Promote health care practices

Community Health Meetings of Health Care Forum attended and resolutions followed up before next meeting

Diarise schedule of meetings/events

Senior Comm Ser Officer/HIV Co-ordinator 31 July 09

Attend meetings Manager/Senior Officer As per Schedule


Manager/Senior Officer As Required

DISASTER MANAGEMENT Arrange and attend meetings with stakeholders

Disaster Mgt Officer 31 Feb 10

Develop a draft plan

Disaster Mgt Officer 31 March 10

Presentations of draft plan to stakeholders

Disaster Mgt Officer 30 April 10

Refine plan Disaster Mgt Officer 31 May 10

To deal with all disaster related matters informed by the district’s Disaster Management Plan

Develop local Disaster Management Plan which is aligned with the district’s as well as province

Implementable Disaster Management Plan

Promote Disaster Management programmes

Implementable plan submitted to Council for adoption .by 31 July 2010

Submission of plan for adoption

Disaster Mgt Officer 30 June 10


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Consult district on requirements of the Plan

Disaster Mgt Officer 31Feb 10

Consult stakeholders


Develop the Plan Disaster Mgt Officer 31 June 10

Draft Contingency Plan in compliance with the Disaster Management Framework,

Contingency Plan developed

Disaster Management

Contingency Plan developed in consultation with the District and stakeholders by Aug 10

Obtain comment and refine Plan


Identify Stakeholders

Disaster mgt officer 31 Dec 09

Agree To forum composition and mandate

Disaster mgt officer 30 April 10

Submission of proposed Disaster Forum To Council

Disaster mgt officer 31 May 10

Encourage community Members to participate in the Disaster Forum

Establish Disaster Management Forum

Disaster Management Forum

Establish Disaster Management Forum representing Stakeholders by 30 June 2010

Attend Forum meetings and follow up on resolutions

Disaster mgt officer 30 June 10


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GENDER, YOUTH & PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Youth-Develop programme and projects aimed at empowerment and job creation

Youth-Co-ordinator 30 June 10

Women- Arrange events to promote gender equality


Disabled- Arrange events to establish & meet the needs of the disabled


To promote the interests of gender, disability, youth, and children (GDYC)

Develop a programme with projects and events to promote targeted groups

Implemented Programme

Promote GDYC Implemented programme by 30 June 2010

Children-Visit pre-schools and supplement their needs


SPORTS & RECREATION Arrange mayoral Games at ward Level

Community Liaison Officer 31July 09

Participate in District Selection Process

Community Liaison Officer 30 Nov 09

To develop talent in all sports codes within communities

Facilitate the implement ion of the SALGA-KZN sports programme

SALGA-KZN Sports Programme implemented

Sports Promotion SALGA-KZN Sports Programme implemented by 30 June 2010

Assist with participation in SALGA-inter provincial games

Community Liaison Officer 31 Dec 09


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Agree to Forum composition and mandates

Community Liaison Officer 30 April 10

Submission of proposed Sports Forum to Council

Community Liaison Officer 31 May 10

Establish Sports Forum

Sports Forum Established

Sports Management Forum

Established Sports Forum representing Stakeholders by 30 June 2010

Attend Forum Meetings and follow-up on resolutions

Community Liaison Officer 30 June 10

HIV & AIDS Attend HIV & Aids Forum Meetings & Local AIDS Council meetings and follow up on resolutions before the next meeting

HIV Co-ordinator As per Schedule

Arrange Events to educate community members

HIV Co-ordinator 31 March 10

To combat HIV and Aids

Embark on an education campaign in liaison with stakeholders

Implementable HIV and Aids plan

HIV and Aids

HIV & Aids plan implemented by 30 June 2010

Visit wards, support groups and clinics

HIV Co-ordinator Ongoing

COMMUNITY & PUBLIC FACILITIES Ensure staff are properly equipped to clean facilit ies

Senior Community Serv. Officer 31 July 09

To manage and effective utilization of all community facilit ies

Upkeep and clean facilit ies

Clean & useable facilit ies

Community Facilit ies

Clean & useable facilit ies throughout the year Conduct inspections SeniorCommunity

Serv. Officer Weekly


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ARTS & CULTURE Arrange and attend meetings in wards

Tourism Officer 31 June 10

Provide training to forums

Tourism Officer 30 July 10

To promote arts and culture within the municipal area

Develop a calendar of events in consultation with relevant stakeholders

Calendar of events

Promote arts and culture

Calendar of events implemented by 31 Aug 10

Develop and implement a calendar of events

Tourism Officer 30 June 10

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Liaise with District on environmental health

Manager 31 July 09

Meet with district coordinators

Comm Manager As per Schedule

To promote an environmentally healthy municipality by systematically addressing environmental health issues

Liaise with the district on the promotion of environmental health issues

Monthly programmes executed

Promotion of environmental health

Completed monthly programmes and submission of reports

Execute programmes and report

Comm Manager As required


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AND/O R PROJECTS O UTPUTS ACTIVITIES TARG ET DATES &

RESPO NSIBILITY COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC FACILITIES

Prioritise needs



Manager 31 Aug 09

Review the existing programme and provide new facilit ies accordingly

Number of facilit ies provided

Community and public facilit ies

6 facilit ies provided by 30 June 10

Manage the project Manager 30 June 10

Prioritise needs



Manager 31 Aug 09

To provide public facilit ies within communities

Establish means of maintaining existing facilit ies through community involvement

Number of facilit ies maintained

Maintenance of community and public facilit ies

7 community and public facilit ies maintained by 30 June 10

Manage the project

Manager 30 June 10


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SECTION D

SPATIAL

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4.1 SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK In terms of section 26 (e) of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000 “An Integrated Development Plan must reflect a Spatial Development Framework which must include the provision of basic guidelines for a Land Use Management system for the municipality”. A spatial development framework is a framework that seeks to guide overall spatial distribution of current and desirable land uses within a municipality, in order to give effect to the vision, goals and objectives of the municipal IDP. The Spatial Development Framework can provide strategies which: (a) Indicate desired patterns of land use within the municipality. (b) Address the spatial reconstruction of the municipality. (c) And provide strategic guidance in respect of the location and nature of development within the municipality. The Municipality can be split into four main bands of activity and character namely: the Northern Area Maphumulo TA; the Camperdown Primary Node; the Central Commercial Farming Area to include Umacala Gwala TA; and the Southern Area Isimahla, Embo-Timuni TAs. The spatial development framework informants reflect that the major concentrations of population are in the relatively remote north and the south of the Municipal area, and therefore a special focus has been given to these two areas for development intervention, apart from the other areas which have also been taken into account. 4.1.1 Northern Area (Maphumalo Tribal Authority) and Commercial Farmlands near Ashburton and Lion Park Interchange An opportunity point is located at the lion park interchange on the N3. This area lends itself to a variety of mixed uses and should be developed as a mixed use development node. The mixed use development node will include uses such as office parks, residential layouts, clean low impact industry and industrial offices or industrial headquarters ideally placed between Pietermaritzburg and Durban. The road from the Lion Park interchange leading to Maphumulo Tribal Area has been upgraded as a secondary transportation route but providing a main link from the N3 between Pietermaritzburg and Durban to the Maphumulo Tribal Authority area. A Secondary node has been identified as an expansion of the development that has taken place on the Outer West side of the Msunduzi River near Ophokweni in this


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area adventure tourism and tourism is an important element in this area and as such certain roads have been recommended for upgrading, the one is linkingthrough from B566 to Maqongqo and then the link from Maqongqo to Nagle Dam forming a loop back to the development node. Another road is recommended as a tourism route and this is the one that links through near the Lion Park through to the Ximba Tribal Area. The conservation area of Table Mountain which is an important natural resource in this area and a tourist attraction has been expanded to include the contour line running at the base of the mountain. This area is set aside for adventure tourism and for appreciation of the mountain and the natural resources that it offers. 4.1.2 Southern Tribal Authority Areas Of Isimahla And Embo-Timuni The Isimahla area and Embo-timuni tribal areas blend themselves to eco and adventure tourism as they have special natural features in them such as mountains and rivers and streams and rugged topography which are an attraction to adventure seekers and tourists wishing to see the more undeveloped areas of the Province.

• A tertiary node has been identified at Isimahla and two tertiary nodes have been identified in the Embo-timuni area.

• In order to promote eco adventure tourism routes have been identified and are shown linking Eston with the tribal areas and ultimately the Umkomaas River and into Vulamehlo Municipality.

• For the more hardened adventure features and also to create economic opportunities for those living in the area a 4 x 4 link is proposed between Ezimwini and Ngilanyoni.

4.1.3 Commercial Farming Area between Camperdown and Ezimwini To IncludeMid Illovo, Eston And Manderston And Itala Game Reserve Area This area remains an agri eco-tourism and food production area and the proposals made in the second draft SDF remain the same except for the following:

• Mid Illovo becomes a tertiary node as it serves the farming community in the Area.

• Eston remains a secondary node which has been made larger to incorporate the sugar mill.

4.2 THE PRIMARY MOVEMENT CORRIDOR 4.2.1 The N3 Corridor The N3 bisecting Camperdown and passing through the Mkhambathini Municipality is identified as a Primary Movement Corridor. This type of corridor is of National and Provincial importance. It links Metropolitan areas and is the main road transport conduit of people and goods. This important inter-provincial route links the economic owerhouse of South Africa, i.e. Gauteng /Tshwane Metropoles to the port of Durban and the eThekwini Metropolitan Area as well as to the rest of the African Sub-


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Continent and is central to the development of these areas and to tourism. Clearly its function is greater than a Primary Corridor. While it is also an important local corridor its main function needs to be sustained. Development on either side of this corridor should be a variety of mixed use of a low to medium impact and be visually attractive when observed from the N3. It should not be hazardous to corridor users. 4.2.2 Primary Corridor The R603 is the Primary Corridor which links the Municipality to the South Coast. It is of Provincial and Municipal importance. It serves the commercial agriculture community, rural residential communities and also serves as a tourism link. Development along this corridor should be safe and attractive to enhance tourist appreciation and should not be permitted on an ad hoc basis. 4.2.3Secondary Transport Route The road from the Lion Park interchange leading to Maphumulo Tribal Area has been upgraded as a secondary transportation route but providing a main link from the N3 between Pietermaritzburg and Durban to the Maphumulo Tribal Authority area. A small corridor from the N3 along the proposed secondary transportation route is proposed which should also be for mixed use purposes. The length of this corridor would extend approximately 1.5 to 2km from the interchange in addition to the opportunity point identified at this intersection/ interchange. 4.2.4 Eco – Adventure Tourism Routes Adventure tourism and tourism is an important element in the Maphumulo area and as such certain roads have been recommended for upgrading, the one is linking through from B566 to Maqongqo and then the link from Maqongqo to Nagle Dam forming a loop back to the development node. Another road is recommended as a tourism route and this is the one that links through near the Lion Park through to the Ximba Tribal Area. In order to promote eco adventure tourism routes have been identified and are shown linking Eston with the tribal areas and ultimately the Umkomaas River and into Vulamehlo Municipality. For the more hardened adventurers and also to create economic opportunities for those living in the area a 4 x 4 link is proposed between Ezimwini and Ngilanyoni, which are divided by extremely rugged terrain. The position of the final route would need to be located to the satisfaction of the Inkosi and local community at Embo Tumini.


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4.3 . NODES In terms of the Mkhambathini SDF, the Settlement Hierarchy proposed for the municipal area is as follows: a. P rimary Node - Administrative and Economic Centre: b. S econdary Nodes – Distribution Point c. T ertiary Nodes - Delivery of Supplementary Services: 4.3.1 Primary Node Camperdown is the major residential and commercial center within the Mkhambathini Municipality. Given the principles set out in Chapter 1 of the DFA, and in view of the Council’s planning and development objectives, the primary node includes areas of small subdivision around the established center to as close as possible represent the shape of an even circle around the main core to deviate from the ribbon like development that has occurred in the past. (see SDF Map). This shape will allow for a better economy of services provision in the future and also make better use of the road network comprising the R603, P369, D234, D409 and D832 traversing the nodal area. The area has a largely urban setting and incorporates the major economic and administration activities. It accommodates the municipal offices, schools, police station, a hotel/bottle store and a variety of commercial and retail outlets. The “village in the country” atmosphere which is evident in some portions of the area is an important attribute which needs to be conserved and enhanced, particularly as new areas are opened up for residential and other development. The node is traversed and separated by the Primary Movement Corridor which is the National Road Route (N3) and to the West it links onto the Primary Corridor connecting the Municipality to the South Coast (R603), providing a high degree of accessibility. It is recommended that the concept of mixed use be employed around the existing core to provide a variety of development opportunities as the Primary Node expands. The emphasis is on providing a growth of mixed usage between already developed areas and into the areas of small subdivision to the south. More detailed planning of the node in the form of a local area development plan needs to be undertaken, taking into account amongst other considerations: the proximity of the N3 Freeway and position of intense farming areas (e.g. chicken broilers) and their amenity impact on future residential areas; issues such as air quality (e.g. smell); water quality; visual landscape quality; compatibility with tourism objectives and the Primary Movement Corridor. This could be done when the LUMS is next updated. However in the interim development in the new mixed use areas would need to be considered on its own merit. 4.3.2 Secondary Nodes The areas of Opokweni overlapping into the Outer West Municipality and Eston have been identified as Secondary Nodes or Service Centres. These areas play an important role as service centres to communities and farmers in the northern and central portions of the municipality, providing housing and a smaller range of commercial and social services than what is offered in the Primary Node. An emergent or third secondary node is identified at Ngilanyoni due to its central location within a highly populated


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area and its position on the Eco Adventure Route route through to Vulamehlo Municipality. At present its status remains as tertiary but its development should be monitored and its status reviewed at a later stage. The Ophokweni node: A Secondary node has been identified as an expansion of the development that has taken place on the Outer West side of the Msunduzi River near Ophokweni. This node should be expanded over the Msundizi River to also service the Maphumulo TA area and make use of the abundant flat land across the river from the development currently taking place. It should not duplicate facilities occurring in the Outer West area but should provide complimentary facilities to serve both Maphumulo TA and Ximba TAs. 4.3.3 Tertiary Nodes Tertiary nodes have been identified at Maqongqo (north), Mid-Illovo (central, Tilongo, Ngilanyoni and Ezimwini (south). Tertiary nodes are the lowest order nodes which may develop a nucleus and emerge into higher order nodes over time. A range of services for local communities could be concentrated within these nodes in a sustainable way depending on:

• In identifying service satellites a number of factors should be considered to determine the most suitable / optimal locations. These include, amongst other factors:

• Density and distribution of population to be served • Level of existing economic activity • Proximity of transport routes and modes of transport • Topography of locality • Land Tenure arrangements • Levels of service infrastructure

4.3.4 Opportunity Point/Node An opportunity point is located at the lion park interchange on the N3 to capitalize on the interchange infrastructure already in place and the extensive undulatingland available at this point. This node when once developed will be the gateway to the Mkhambathini Municipal area when entering from the North. This area is easily accessible and visible from the N3 and should be developed as a mixed use development node. The mixed use development node should include uses such as office parks, residential layouts, clean low impact industry and industrial offices or industrial headquarters ideally placed between Pietermaritzburg and Durban.


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4.4 LAND USE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS A Land Use Management System has been developed for the Mkhambathini Municipal area. The LUMS was approved by Council in 2008 and forwarded to the Provincial Planning Commission for consideration. The LUMS aimed at establishing awareness amongst communities to promote the sound use and management of land, which would result in the sustainable use of resources within the municipality. Funding was sourced from Department of Local Government and Traditional Affairs and consultants were appointed to prepare the LUMS. The LUMS incorporates the following:

Land Use Framework providing the link between the SDF and the Land Use Schemes (LUS);

A Land Use Scheme (LUS) covering the whole of the municipal area,

reflecting the desired land use zones agreed upon, through a process of public participation and consultation;

A LUS document containing the management rules and statutory requirements

for the respective zones in the LUS;

An updated cadastral base for the priority focus areas containing the land use information which will feed into the municipality’s broader LUMS;

The necessary management overlays for specific areas;

The LUMS must be in line with legislative requirements;

The LUMS needed extensive community participation.


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SECTION E

SECTOR INVOLVEMENT


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5.1 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

BREAKING NEW GRO UND (BNG) STRATEGY

• Job creation and economic growth

• Provide quality housing

• Promoting social cohesion

• Spatial restructuring

• US Millennium Goal – improving the lives of 100 million slum dwellers by 2020

• Focus on sustainable human settlements

The Development of Housing Plans

• Slo w progress has been made within uMgungundlovu District

• 3/7 municipalities have approved housing plans in place: uMshwathi, Richmond and Umngeni.

• HSP – housing focus in IDP

• HSP – to inform District infrastructure planning

• HSP – to provide greater spatial linkages


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CURRENT HO USING PROJECTS

MKHAMBATHINI MUNICIPALITY

Project No. Project Name No. of Subsidies No. of Hse Built Project Value Total Spent Balance

K05120003 Maqonqo 500 0 R 818,710 R 279,726 R 538,984

TO TAL 500 0 R 818,710 R 279,726 R 538,984

CHALLENG ES • Creating sustainable human settlements

• Maximizing IDP linkages

• Alignment with MIG funding program of district

• Creating awareness of HSP

• Actual implementation of HSP

• Building municipal capacity

The Sub-region’s plans for these new projects are as follows for 2009/2010 Financial Year (Planned Approvals): Number of Projects Service Delivery Indicators District/Local

Municiplaity Prep/Cond Approval

New (Feasibility)

Active Close-out

Budget per District

% No. of Houses

No. of Sites

No. of TRANSF

No of Subs

Mkhambathini Municipality

0 2 1 0 2,791,328 4 45 0 0 0


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5.2 KZN AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS ___________________________________________

uMnyango: weZolimo neZemvelo

ISIFUNDAZWE SAKWAZULU-NATALI

• Subject to funding sourced from DBSA and DTLGA

2009/10 Invasive Alien Species Programme Project Details PRO JECT NAME 2007/2008 2008/2009 2009/2010 MAX PEO PLE STAKEHO LDERS REASO N FO R

PRO JECT CONTACT PERSO N

Camperdown R738,957 R2,348,321 R2,229,424 90 Tribal Authority/Farmers

Biodiversity Laurence Chiloane

Table Mountain R440,987 R337,074 R271,166 15 Farmers/Local Community/Tribal Authority

Waterstressed Catchment

Ashley Baloyi

Project Estimated Budget 1) General env ironmental awareness, capacity building and empowerment campaigns will be undertaken in all of the local municipal areas (uMngeni; Mkhambathini; uMshwathi; Richmond; Impendle; Mpofana; Msunduzi; Mkhambathini & uMgungundlovu)

R250 000-00

2) Greening: Phase 2 of the Mphophomeni greening project (uMngeni Municipality )

R150 000-00

3) Greening: Phase 2 of the France greening project (Msunduzi Municipality ) R250 000-00

4) Strategic Environmental Assessment: Mkhambathini local municipality* R350 000-00


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5.3 LAND CLAIMS COMMISSION

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184221PIETERMARITZBURG (RURAL)

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Important phases

• Gazetting: Legitimacy of the claim• Negotiation Phase: Discussions leading to the sale

agreement.• Importance: Certainty on the transfer of land.• Projections on the date of Transfer can be made.• Intervention: RLCC - Present Claim for inclusion in

IDP.• Municipality - Consider Claim for

possible inclusion in IDP

Post Settlement Phase

• Post Settlement: The land has been bought & Transferred.

• Negative Impact: Job Losses & degeneration of productive assets.

• Intervention: Govt. Dept. & Municipality to give support to ensure continuity in production.

• How?: Project steering committee by stakeholders.


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Housing Needs

• Returning beneficiaries need to be housed.• Challenge. Integrate their requirements with

those on waiting list. • Avoid: a) Settling people without any planning.

B) creating tensions with communities on waiting list

Land Claims Commission - KZNChallenges i.t.o finalising claims

• Sec 6(2)(b)• Traditional Leaders’ issues• Issues of validity• Price disputes• Family/community disputes• Non-contactable claimants


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5.4 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

STRATEGIES CURRENT PROGRAMME /

PROJECT PLANNED PROJECTS BUDGET

To implement Early Childhood Development

7 ECD Centres receiving monthly Subsidy

Funding of 17 ECD centres R548,448 (2008/2009) R1,2ml (2009/2010)

To implement National Integrated Plan on HIV and AIDS

3 NGOs NACCW funded to implement HIV &AIDS programme in Ward 7

None R600,000 (2008/2009)

To implement Protocol for Older Persons

4 Luncheon Clubs receiving monthly Subsidy

None R174,240 (2008/2009)

To implement sustainable Livelihoods programme

5 Currently funded projects

3 projects

1 Soup kitchen

R1,25ml (2006/2007)

R568,100 (2009/2010)

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5.5 DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS AND RECREATION

MUNICIPALITY PROGRAMME PROJECT Dora grants MPP festival & SSMPP launch &festivals Indigenous games Indigenous Games leagues, formation of

Indigenous Games clubs Active Seniors Formation senior citizen clubs.

On going programmes

KZ 226 – MKHAMBATHINI

Federation programmes

Equity programmes

National Days

Capacity building for all local municipality structures for:- dance sport, athletics, netball, boxing, basketball, cricket, rugby & table tennis

Spar ladies, rural girls & women’s day celebration

Youth games, Easter tournaments & children’s’ sport day


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5.6 UMGENI WATER Bulk Water Supply Infrastructure in Umgungundlovu


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Purpose: If water demands continue to grow at current rates, then even with water demand management initiatives in place, the safe assured yield may be exceeded when MMTS-2 is commissioned. The purpose is therefore to augment the water resources. • A DWAF-UW collaboration which will be composed of 2 phases. • Phase 1 will involve the construction of Smithfield Dam, located along the central reaches of the Mkomazi River

(Ingwe Local Municipality). A tunnel/pipeline & WTP in Richmond Local Municipality will transfer the water to the Umlaas Road Reservoir in Mkhambathini Local Municipality.

• Phase 2 will be implemented once the yield of the Smithfield Dam has been fully utilised and will involve the construction of a second dam (Impendle Dam) upstream of the proposed Smithfield Dam (Impendle Local Municipality).

• Status: The feasibility study for water resource component due to start in April 2009; the feasibility study for the water infrastructure component due to start in July 2009. Most optimistic date for commissioning is 2019.


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57’PIPELINE

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• This pipeline is located in Mkhambathini Local Municipality. Status: Construction of this project is due to commence in January 2009. 5.7 DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT & TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS Mkhambathini Local Municipality

Outcome Main Budget

Adjusted Budget 2008/09

Estimated Actual

Medium-Term Estimates

Audited 2005/06

Audited 2006/07

Audited 2007/08

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12

Transfer to Municipality 800 1750 950 550 300 300 350 400 - Provincial Management Assistance Programme

800 400 100 200 200 200

Project Consolidate - 1150 - - - - - - - Spatial Development - 50 - - 100 100 - - - Municipal Development Information Services

- 150 - - - - - - -

Synergistic Partnerships - - - 350 - - 350 400 - Corridor Development - - 850 - - - - - -


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SECTION F IMPLEMENTATION

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6.1 THREE YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Objective Strategy Project Name TOTAL BUDGET 2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012 Capital Projects

KEY PERFORMANCE AREA 2: BASIC SERVICE DELIVERY

Roads Upgrading of existing gravel roads

R2 000 000.00 R2 000 000.00

Upgrade of Norman Stone Extension

R1 000 000.00 R1 000 000.00

Upgrade Of Squires Road

R1 000 000.00 R1 000 000.00

Upgrade Of Alfred Storm Extension

R1 000 000.00 R1 000 000.00

Construction of sidewalks along R103

R4 000 000.00 R4 000 000.00

Construction of sidewalks along urban roads in Camperdown

R2 000 000.00 R2 000 000.00

Upgade of Thokozani Creche access road

R1 000 000.00 R1 000 000.00

Upgrading of Senzakahle Road

R1 350 000.00 R1 350 000.00

Upgrade of Kay Road R1 050 000.00 R1 050 000.00 Upgrading of Makholweni Road

R4 000 000.00 R4 000 000.00

Implement the DOT, Council’s and MIG funded roads and stormwater projects

Liaising with the District’s Technical Services to ensure that Mkhambathini roads and stormwater needs are included in the Districts Integrated Transportation Plan

Upgrading of R4 000 000.00 R4 000 000.00


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Mpangisa Road

Sports Fields Further Upgrade of Maqongqo Sports Field

R3 000 000.00 R3 000 000.00

Upgrade of Nsongeni Sportsfield

R2 000 000.00 R2 000 000.00

Ngilanyoni Sportsfield

R3 000 000.00 R3 000 000.00

'To develop talent in all sports codes within communities

Facilitate the implementation of the SALGA KZN Sports Programme

Manderston Multi-coded Sportsfield

R5 000 000.00 R5 000 000.00

Housing

Low cost housing project Portion 156 of the farm Uitzoek No.1104 (Stockdale)

R12 000 000.00 R12 000 000.00

Mbambangalo Rural Housing

R20 000 000.00 R12 000 000.00 R8 000 000.00

Maqongqo Rural Housing

R20 000 000.00 R12 000 000.00 R8 000 000.00

To provide sustainable human settlement

Liaise with the Department of Housing to ensure that Mkhambathini human settlement needs are implemented in a sustainable manner

Pootjie Housing Project

R20 000 000.00 R8 000 000.00 R12 000 000.00

Community and public facilities

Fencing of Opokweni Garden

R50 000.00 R50 000.00 To provide public facilities within

Establish means of maintaining existing facilities through Egcide Creche R450 000.00 R450 000.00


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Mangwaneni Creche R450 000.00 R450 000.00 Mgwenya Community Hall

R7 000 000.00 R7 000 000.00

Nungwane Hall R7 000 000.00 R7 000 000.00 Ezimwini Hall R7 000 000.00 R7 000 000.00 Ezigeni Creche R500 000.00 Njobokazi Community Hall

R7 000 000.00 R7 000 000.00

Camperdown Creche R450 000.00 R450 000.00 Umlaas Road Creche R500 000.00 R500 000.00 Stingini Hall R7 000 000.00 R7 000 000.00 Ezibhananeni Creche R500 000.00 R500 000.00 Cabazini Creche R500 000.00 R500 000.00

communities community involvement

Eston Taxi Rank R5 000 000.00 R5 000 000.00 Poverty Alleviation Projects

KEY PERFORMANCE AREA 3: LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Local Economic Development

Emboyi Poultry in Ward 1

R50 000 R50 000

Poultry at Mphayeni Area in Ward 2

R50 000 R50 000

Womens Sewing at Nkanyezini Area in Ward 3

R50 000 R50 000

Block Making in Ward 5

R50 000 R50 000

To create an enabling and conducive environment for economic growth and employment generation

Implement projects in line with the District’s LED Strategy

Poultry at Nhlazuka-Thomi Area in ward

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6 Ndaya Poultry in

Ward 7 R50 000 R50 000

Poultry at Hiliya in Ward 4

R50 000 R50 000

Agricultural Development Mid-Illovo Poultry Project

R100 000.00 R100 000.00 To facilitate the optimal utilization of all arable land by current & potential farmers

Liaise with the Dept of Agriculture & Environmental Affairs, Land Reform, RLCC and Farmers Assoc.

Njobokazi Community Garden

R100 000.00 R100 000.00

District Projects

Project Name Ward Budget Funding Source Financial Year Emakholweni Sanitation 5 R3 346 388.44 MIG 2008/09 Great Eston Water Supply 1 R102 095 859.00 MIG 2008/09 Bulk-Embo Thimuni 2 R1 300 000.00 MIG 2008/09 Embothimuni R1 600 000 MIG 2009/10


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6.2 WARD IDENTIFIED NEEDS The following projects have been identified at a Ward level at the Ward Committee Meetings. They are unfunded projects at this stage. WARD 1 CAPITAL PROJECTS POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE Nonzila Sports Field Sports and Recreation/ MIG Sinennhlanhla Creche at Maqongqo Location Dept of Public Works/ MIG Ezibhananeni Creche Dept of Public Works/ MIG Mahlabathini Creche Dept of Public Works/ MIG Cabazini Creche Dept of Public Works/ MIG Chibini Creche Dept of Public Works/ MIG Nonzila Sports Field Sports and Recreation/ MIG Stingini Sports Field Sports and Recreation/ MIG Emboyi Sports Field Sports and Recreation/ MIG Zibhananeni Sports Field Sports and Recreation/ MIG Chibini Sports Field Sports and Recreation/ MIG Cabazini Sports Field Sports and Recreation/ MIG Mahlabathini Sports Field Sports and Recreation/ MIG Stingcini Clinic Dept of Health Emboyi Clinic Dept of Health Nonzila Clinic Dept of Health Naleni/Stingini School Dept of Education Upgrading of roads in all areas Dept of Transport/ MIG Construction of Zamavovo Trading Enterprise in Cabazini Dept of Economic Development Siyakhula Development in Estingini Dept of Economic Development Isulthu Project in Cabazini Dept of Economic Development Multi-purpose Hall in Stingini Area Dept of Public Works/ MIG


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Thula Trading Enterprise Dept of Economic Development POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROJECTS POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE Nonzila Poultry Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Kwagcina Poultry Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Mahlabathini Poultry Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Kwagicina Bakery Dept of Economic Development Gabazini Bakery Dept of Economic Development Mahlabathini Bakery Dept of Economic Development Khayelihe Poultry in Cabazini area Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Telecommunication Facilities Telkom Samkelisiwe Catering Dept of Economic Development Deep Tanks in all areas Dept of Public Works / MIG Ingquluga Trading Enterprize at Ezibhananeni Dept of Economic Development Ngonyama Take Away at Cabazini Dept of Economic Development Zamovovo Trading Enterprise at Estiyezi Dept of Economic Development Thula Trading Enterprise at Estiyezi Dept of Economic Development Khayelihle Poultry at Cabazini Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Nonhlanhlas Hair Salon At Cabazini Dept of Economic Development Siyakhula Development at Estingini area Dept of Economic Development Isulethu Project at Cabazini Dept of Economic Development Samkelisiwe Catering Dept of Economic Development Ezibhananeni Poultry Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Chibini Poultry Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs


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WARD 2 CAPITAL PROJECTS POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE Housing, Water at Emphayeni Dept of Housing/ Umgeni Water / uMgungundlovu District

Municipality Electricity at Ophokweni Eskom / uMgungundlovu District Municipality Electricity at Manzamnyama Eskom / uMgungundlovu District Municipality Housing at Manzamnyama Dept of Housing Construction of School at Ophokeni area Dept of Education Water at Manzamnyama Umgeni Water / uMgungundlovu District Municipality School at Ophokweni area no.8 Dept of Education Upgrading of road at Makhalanjalo2km Dept of Transport / MIG Upgrading of road at Mzizima 1.5 km Dept of Transport / MIG Construction of bridge at Ophokweni Dept of Transport / MIG Bridge at Ilombe Dept of Transport / MIG Upgrading of road 2km at Makhalanjalo Dept of Transport / MIG Road upgrade 1.5 km at Mzizima Area Dept of Transport / MIG Upgrade of Mphayeni Netball Field Sports and Recreation / MIG Upgrading of Madlala Road at Eggaza area Dept of Transport / MIG Upgrading of Madlala Road Dept of Transport / MIG Electricity at Entweka area Eskom / uMgungundlovu District Upgrade of Okhalweni road at Enthweka area Dept of Transport / MIG Upgrading of Bebhuzi Sports Field Sports and Recreation / MIG Catering at Entweka, Mphayeni areas Dept of Economic Development Upgrading of Sports Field in Bebhuzi Sports and Recreation/ MIG Upgrading of Netball field at Mphayeni area

Sports and Recreation/ MIG

POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROJECTS POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE Poultry at Entweka area Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs


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Block Making at Mphayeni area Dept of Economic Development Block making at Elombe Dept of Economic Development Block Making at Mphayeni Dept of Economic Development Community veg garden at Embungwinini area Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Sewing at Manzamnyana area Dept of Economic Development Block making at Manzamnyama Dept of Economic Development Sewing at Emphayeni Area Dept of Economic Development Catering at Emphayeni area Dept of Economic Development Baking at Mphayeni area Dept of Economic Development Ikhono Blockmaking Dept of Economic Development Egcide Community Garden Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Bead Making Support at Mphayeni Area Dept of Economic Development Beads Making Support at No 7 Dept Of Economic Development Community Garden at Mphayeni Area Dept Of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs WARD 3 CAPITAL PROJECTS POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE Creche at Umlaas road Dept of Public Works / MIG Electricity at Ntweka area Eskom / uMgungundlovu District Sports Field at Mandasto Sports and Recreation/ MIG Combo Court at Nkanyezi Sports and Recreation/ MIG Upgrading of Nkanyezini Road D 277 Dept of Transport / MIG Housing project at Umlaas road Dept of Housing Stockdale Housing at Mandaston Dept of Housing Housing Project at Lowpark Dept of Housing High School at Mandastone Dept of Education Housing and Community Hall at Mandastone Dept of Housing / Dept of Public Works / MIG Sports Field at Madastone Sports and Recreation/ MIG


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Clinic at Madastone Dept of Health Creche at Madastone Dept of Public Works / MIG POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROJECTS POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE Farm Poultry at Mandastone Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Sugar Cane Farming at UmLaas Road Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Chicken farming at Ezinembeni area Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Library at Nkanyezini area Dept of Public Works Youth Centre at Nkanyezini area Dept of Education Housing project at umlaas road Dept of Housing Water Pipeline from Lion park to Nkanyezi MIG / uMgungundlovu District Manderstone Youth Sewing Dept of Economic Development

WARD 4 CAPITAL PROJECTS POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE Construction of houses Dept of Housing Sanitation at Emabomvini area MIG Water in all areas Umgeni Water / MIG / uMgungundlovu District Clinics at Eston Dept of Health Sports Field Sports and Recreation/ MIG Electricity at Emabomunini area Eskom / MIG Eston Hall Dept of Public Works / MIG Upgrading of roads Dept of Transport Creche in Tala Valley Dept of Public Works / MIG Cemeteries Housing at Emabomvini area Dept of Housing Rank at Eston MIG


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Police Station at Eston Dept of Public Works / SAPS POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROJECTS POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE Poultry at Njobokazi Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Poultry at Dukes Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Poultry at Mabomuini Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Poultry at Cosmore Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Poultry at Juteni Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Community Gardens at Hiliya Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Community Gardens at Njobokazi Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Community Gardens at Dukes Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Community Gardens at Mabomuini Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Community Gardens at Cosmore Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Community Gardens at Juteni Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Block Making at Njobokazi Dept of Economic Development Block Making at Dukes Dept of Economic Development Block Making at Mabomuini Dept of Economic Development Block Making at Cosmore Dept of Economic Development Block Making at Juteni Dept of Economic Development Block Making at Hiliya Dept of Economic Development


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WARD 5 CAPITAL PROJECTS POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE Water at Umbumbulu Area Umgeni Water / MIG / uMgungundlovu District Houses Dept of Housing Kwanzobo Hotel Dept of Economic Development Electricity Eskom / MIG / uMgungundlovu District Clinic Dept of Health Halls Dept of Public Works / MIG Schools(Primary & Sec) Dept of Education Hospital Dept of Health F.E.T College Dept of Education POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROJECTS POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE Dipping tanks Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Baking Dept of Economic Development Lollipop man Markets Piggery Farming Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Pension payout, Shelters,water,toilets, soup kitchen Social Welfare and Population Devt Dipping Tanks Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Farming Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Home affairs Home Affairs Nkanyezini Poultry Project Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Ogagwini Community Garden Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs


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WARD 6 CAPITAL PROJECTS POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE High School at Makholweni Area Dept of Education Electricity at Nhlazuka-Thomi Eskom/ MIG / uMgungundlovu District Electricity at Mpangisa area Eskom/ MIG / uMgungundlovu District Creche at Desdale Dept of Public Works / MIG Upgrading of Makholweni Sports field Sports and Recreation/ MIG Sports Field at Mpangisa Sports and Recreation/ MIG Creche at Mpangisa area Dept of Public Works / MIG Upgrading of Makholweni Hall Dept of Public Works / MIG Housing at Desdale & Nozaza Dept of Housing Hall at Mpangisa area Dept of Public Works / MIG Sports Field at Nhlazuka- Sports and Recreation/ MIG Housing at Makholweni area Dept of Housing Access Roads at Makholweni area MIG Housing at Nhlazuka- Thomi Dept of Housing Housing at Mphangisa area Dept of Housing New Building hall at Nhlazuka-Thomi Dept of Public Works / MIG Access Roads at Mphagisa area MIG Block making at Desdale area Dept of Economic Development Access roads to Nhlazuka-Thomi MIG Library at Makholweni & Mpangisa Dept of Public Works POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROJECTS POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE Block making at Desdale Dept of Economic Development Community garden at Nhlazuka-Thomi area Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Poultry at Makholweni area Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Poultry at Mpanyisa area Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs


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Community Garden at Mpangisa area Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Imbali Gardening project Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Sewing project at Siyathuthuka area Dept of Economic Development Block making at Zizamele Dept of Economic Development Nklazuka Poultry Project Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs WARD 7 CAPITAL PROJECTS POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE Water in all areas Umgeni Water / MIG / uMgungundlovu District Electricity in all areas Eskom/ MIG/ uMgungundlovu District Upgrading & Construction of roads Dept of Transport / MIG Construction of Creche Dept of Public Works / MIG Housing Dept of Housing Industries Dept of Economic Development Clinics Dept of Health Sports Field Sports and Recreation/ MIG POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROJECTS POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE Telecommunication facilities Telkom Lower Jilafohla Community Garden Dept of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs


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7.1One Year Implementation Plan

Project Name Ward Budget Funding Source Financial Year Resp Upgrading of existing gravel roads R2 000 000.00 MIG 2009/10 Technical Dept Upgrade of Norman Stone Extension 4 R1 000 000.00 MIG 2009/10 Technical Dept Upgrade Of Alfred Storm Extension 4 R1 000 000.00 MIG 2009/10 Technical Dept Construction of sidewalks along R103 4 R4 000 000.00 MIG 2009/10 Technical Dept Low cost housing project Portion 156 of the farm Uitzoek No.1104(Stockdale)

3 R12 000 000.00 DOH 2009/10 Technical Dept

Maqongqo Rural Housing 1 R12 000 000.00 DOH 2009/10 Technical Dept Fencing of Opokweni Garden 2 R50 000.00 MIG 2009/10 Technical Dept Upgrading of Senzakahle Road 6 R 1 350 000.00 MIG 2009/10 Technical Dept Upgrade of Kay Road 6 R1 050 000.00 MIG 2009/10 Technical Dept Camperdown Creche 4 R450 000.00 MIG 2009/10 Technical Dept Poverty Alleviation Projects Emboyi Poultry 1 R50 000 Internal 2009/10 Comm. Serv. Dept Poultry at Mphayeni Area 2 R50 000 Internal 2009/10 Comm. Serv. Dept Womens Sewing at Nkanyezini Area 3 R50 000 Internal 2009/10 Comm. Serv. Dept Block Making 5 R50 000 Internal 2009/10 Comm. Serv. Dept Poultry at Nhlazuka-Thomi Area 6 R50 000 Internal 2009/10 Comm. Serv. Dept Ndaya Poultry 7 R50 000 Internal 2009/10 Comm. Serv. Dept Poultry at Hiliya 4 R50 000 Internal 2009/10 Comm. Serv. Dept


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SECTION H

FINANCIAL PLAN & SDBIP


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FINANCIAL PLAN AND SDBIP

8.1 STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMMES With the above framework as a background, strategies and programmes have been identified and form part of the financial plan to achieve the desired objective i.e. the financial viability and sustainability of Mkhambathini Municipality. 8.1.1 Revenue Raising Strategies and Programmes The following are some of the programmes that have been identified for Mkhambathini Municipality:

• The development and implementation of credit control policy: This policy and the relevant procedures will detail all areas of credit control, collection of amounts billed to consumers, procedures for non-payment etc.

• The development and implementation of an indigent policy: This policy will

define the qualification criteria for an indigent, level of free basic services that will be enjoyed by indigent households, penalties for abuse etc ·

• The development and implementation of a tariff policy: This policy will

ensure that fair tariffs are charged throughout the Mkhambathini Municipal area.

• The development and implementation of a property rates and valuation

policy: This will ensure that a equitable rates policy and an updated valuation roll is applied to the entire Mkhambathini Municipal area and will aim to ensure that all properties are included in Mkhambathini Municipality’s records. Furthermore the policy will ensure that valuations are systematically carried out on a regular basis for all properties.

• The development and implementation of consumer incentive policy: A study is to be undertaken, that will motivate a development of a customer incentive policy, with the objective of incentives or prizes awarded, encouraging consumers to pay their accounts promptly.

• Billing Systems: The Mkhambathini Municipality must aim to enhance their billing systems that will be reliable in providing effective and efficient billing to its consumers. Customer Care must be of importance in any biling system ensuring that customers are knowledgeable of their biling statements. This can be achieved by enhancing customer communications, education and information campaigns with customer education be the most vital when it comes to payment of services, if consumers don’t understand what they are contributing towards; it’s likely that a non-payment will exist.

8.1.2 Asset Management Strategies and Programmes The following are some of the programmes that have been identified for Mkhambathini Municipality:


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• The implementation of a fixed asset register and asset management system: This programme will involve the formulation of a fixed asset management policy, purchase of a suitable system, the capture of all assets onto this system and maintenance of this system in terms of the new GAMAP requirements.

• Since Mkhambathini Municipality is a medium capacity municipality compliance of such standards are within the financial 2006/2007.

• The Mkhambathini will also develop a fleet management and repairs and maintenance component within its asset management policy that will deal with the effective maintenance of all assets and the use of vehicles.

8.1.3 Financial Management Strategies and Programmes The following are some of the programmes that have been identified for Mkhambathini Municipality:

• The development and implementation of an information technology plan: This plan will ensure that Mkhambathini Municipality’s Information Technology needs are met in the most effective manner and that all systems are well managed and secure and that users are also well trained.

• Management of the Budget office in line with budget reform process of National: Treasury: The Mkhambathini Municipality must ensure that all staff within the budget office is adequately and constantly trained. The budget office must improve its reporting mechanisms in respect of financial and monitoring or reporting information on budget variances, which must be in line with the legislative prescriptions. These improved billing system ensuring that customers are knowledgeable of their billing reporting mechanisms will result in better control of expenditure and reporting.

8.1.4 Capital Financing Strategies and Programmes The following are some of the programmes that have been identified for Mkhambathini Municipality:

• The development and implementation of a debt capacity policy: This policy will ensure that any borrowings taken by Mkhambathini Municipality will be done in a responsible manner and that repayment of such debt will be affordable.

• The development and implementation of a LED Plan: This plan will set ways in which the Mkhambathini Municipality intends to improve its Local Economic Development and also attracting economic investments. This plan must incorporate a framework that is investor friendly and detail incentives, which may be given to attract large scale business.

• The development and implementation of plan to access donor funding: This plan will create a framework for accessing funds from local and overseas donors. It will detail the type of projects for which funding will be sought, procedures to be used, donor conditions that are acceptable or unacceptable.


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8.1.5 Operational Financing Strategies and Programmes The following are some of the programmes that have been identified for Mkhambathini Municipality:

Investigation of service delivery options and public pri vate partnerships: Mkhambathini Municipality must constantly investigate alternatives of providing services whether it’s by the Municipality or through a public private partnership depending on the feasibility of such relationship.


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8.2 SUMMARY OF OVERALL BUDGET FOR 2009/10

Final Budget for the year 2009/2010 2009/2010 2008/2009 INCOME R R

Rates and Service Charges

2,425,317 1,274,981 Equitable Share 16,242,000 11,993,000 Grants and subsidies 10,563,000 12,980,000 Other Income 5,804,400 4,358,911

35,034,717 30,606,892 EXPENDITURE OPERATING EXPENDITURE Salaries and Allowances 13,237,370 9,278,315

General Expenses 19,693,560

17,156,926 Repairs and Maintenance 335000 485,000 Depreciation 872,405 826,383

Contributions 896 382

2,860,268 35,034,717 30,606,892 SALARIES PER DEPT 2009/2010 Financial Services & Corporate services 4,623,320 3,455,181 Library & Community Services 2,852,496 1,873,483 Licensing & Technical Services 3,948,622 3,040,063 Municipal Manager & Council 1,812,932 909,588 13,237,370 9,278,315 CAPITAL PROJECTS 2009/2010

Financial Services & Corporate Services

1,237,500 180,000 Municipal Manager & Council - 20,000

Community Services

710,000 600,000 Technical Services 8,659,755 41,708,360 10,607,255 42,508,360 SUMMARY OF SOURCES OF FUNDS

Contributions from revenue

1,020,000 5,835,000 Grants 1,077,500 3,667,187

Department of Provincial & Local Government - (DPLG)

784,755 846,173 Department of Housing - 32,160,000 Municipal Infrastructure Grant 7,725,000- - - 10,607,255 42,508,360


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8.3 FIVE YEAR OPERATING BUDGET

As reflected in the graph below, the Mkhambathini Municipality expects to break-even over the period under review. The following key assumptions relating to this budget are as follows:

• Government grants for the years 2005 – 2008 are as per the Division

of Revenue Act; thereafter increases of 5% per annum have been estimated.

• The inflation rate has been estimated to be 4.8% per annum and provision has been made for tariff increase relating rates and services charges at an average rate of 6% per annum.

• Growth in the salary and wage bill has been provided for in the budget at 6% per annum, growth in the remaining expense items in general range from 0 – 7% per annum.


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8.4 REVENUE BY SOURCE

MKHAMBATHINI MUNICIPALITY BUDGET 2009/2010

Medium Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework Preceding

Year 2007/2008

Current Year 2008/2009

Budget Year 2009/2010

Budget Year +1 2010/2011


SCHEDULE 1

REVENUE BY

SOURCE Audited Actual

Approv ed Budget

Adjusted Budget

Full Year Forecast Budget Budget Budget

A B C D E F G Operating Revenue by Source Property rates 1,192,095 1,274,981 1,274,981 1,274,981 2,425,317 2,570,836 2,725,086 Property rates - penalties imposed and collection charges 11,850 25,000 25,000 25,000 30,000 33,000 35,640 Interest earned - external investments 1,456,127 1,225,711 1,225,711 1,225,711 120,000 132,000 142,560 Fines 122,915 40,000 70,000 70,000 100,000 110,000 118,800 Licenses and permits 983,025 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 3,200,000 3,520,000 3,801,600 Income for agency services 540,000 540,000 540,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 Government grants & subsidies 13,952,037 24,973,000 18,281,000 18,281,000 26,805,000 31,331,000 31,885,000

Other Income

1,443,841.00

593,470.00

226,700.00

226,700.00

2,104,400.00

201,090.00

217,503.00 Total Rev enue By Source 19,161,890 30,672,162 23,643,392 23,643,392 35,034,717 38,147,926 39,176,189


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8.5 OPERATING BUDGET


BUDGET 2008/2009

Medium Term Revenue and Expenditure

Framework Preceding

Year 2007/08

Current Year 2008/09

Budget Year 2009/10



SCHEDULE 2

OPERATING EXPENDITURE BY

VOTE Audited Actual

Approv ed Budget

Adjusted Budget


A B C D E F G Employee related costs 8,486,273 9,723,852 9,971,024 9,971,024 13,237,370 14,549,886 15,713,980 Remuneration of Councillors 2,889,505 2,473,338 2,745,405 2,745,405 2,965,037 3,261,540 3,587,695 Depreciation 1,041,863 826,383 826,383 826,383 872,405 872,405 872,405 Repairs and maintenance 347,346 485,000 300,000 300,000 335,000 402,200 434,016 Contracted services 2,380,109 160,000 60,000 60,000 75,000 82,500 89,100 General expenses 8,622,982 14,108,051 10,179,200 10,239,200 16,803,523 18,031,806 17,995,039 OPERATING EXPENDITURE BY VOTE 23,768,078 27,776,624 24,082,012 24,142,012 34,288,335 37,200,337 38,692,235


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BUDGET 2009/10

Preceding Year Current Year Medium Term Revenue and

Expenditure Framework

SCHEDULE 2(a) 2007/08 2008/09 Budget

Year Budget Year +1

Budget Year +2

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 OPERATING EXPENDITURE BY

GFS Audited Actual Approv ed

Budget Adjusted Budget


R'000 R'000 R'000 R'000 R'000 R'000 R'000 A B C D E F G Executive & Council 3,298,816 3,765,729 3,765,729 4,100,638 4,480,081 4,879,221 Financial Services 3,883,287 3,448,557 3,448,557 5,301,890 5,292,685 5,599,945 Technical Services 4,940,285 4,465,122 4,465,122 11,667,515 12,955,851 11,993,419 Administration and Corporate Services 4,625,615 4,491,160 4,491,160 4,083,233 4,523,864 4,875,619 Community & Social Services 9,832,724 6,711,972 6,711,972 6,198,479 6,730,460 7,879,411 Motor licensing 876,524 905,099 905,099 1,366,108 1,500,913 1,619,647 Library 289,373 294,373 294,373 437,249 470,906 500,524 Office of the Accounting Officer 1,133,223 1,245,577 1,344,449 OPERATING EXPENDITURE BY VOTE 0 27,746,624 24,082,012 24,082,012 34,288,335 37,200,337 38,692,235


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8.6 CAPITAL BUDGET ALLOCATIONS


BUDGET

Preceding Year

2007/08 Current Year

2008/09 Medium Term Revenue and Expenditure

Framework

Budget Year

2009/10


Budget Year +2

2011/12

SCHEDULE 3

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE BY

VOTE Audited Actual

Approv ed Budget

Adjusted Budget


R'000 R'000 R'000 R'000 R'000 R'000 R'000 A B C D E F G Laser Printer & Shredder - Finance 5,000 0 0 7,500 0 0 Furniture - f inance 20,000 0 0 30,000 0 0 Computers - f inance 10,000 10,000 20,000 0 0 Parkhome - Admin 40,000 40,000 0 0 0 Furniture - Library 20,000 0 0 50,000 0 0 Walkway - Learners 0 0 0 0 25,000 0 Vehicle - Admin/Finance 90,000 0 0 130,000 0 0

Motor Vehicles - Technical Services 600,000.00 0 0 150,000 0 0

Computer Equipment - Community Serv ices 0 0 0 70,000

Truck 8 tons - Community Services - 0 0 410,000


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Motor Vehicles - Community Services 600,000.00 0 0 300,000 0 0

Property SANRAL 1,145,000.00 1,145,000 1,145,000 0 0 0

Whacker hammer 100,000.00 0 0 0 100,000 0

Renov ation of Maqonqgo Sportfield - 0 0 0 350,000 0

Rural energy study 82,771.75 0 0 - 93,022 0

Cemetery feasibility study 66,667.90 0 0 - 161,648 0

New Tractor - 0 0

- 250,000 0

Pav ing Council Parking - 0 0

- 50,000 0

Land Audit 6,217.95 0 0

- 0 0

Rehabilitation of Access Roads 500,000.00 0 0

4,925,000.00 8,960,000 7,693,000

Grading of rural access roads in all wards

350,000.00 0 0

- 0 0

Water and Sanitation - 0 0 0 0 0

Municipal Housing Plan 160,000.00 160,000 160,000 0 0

Broiler Farm 174,055.00

- 0

209,055.00 0 0

Rose Farm 376,332.00

- 0

575,700.00 0 0

W4 Serv ice Centre 3,470,927.26 0 0

- 0 0

Creches

W1 350,000.00

- 0

400,000.00 0 0

W2 350,000.00

- 0

400,000.00 0 0


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W3 350,000.00

- 0

400,000.00 0 0

W4 350,000.00

- 0

400,000.00 0 0

W5 350,000.00

- 0

400,000.00 0 0

W6 350,000.00

- 0

400,000.00 0 0

W7 350,000.00

- 0

400,000.00 0 0

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE BY VOTE 0 10,211,972 1,355,000 1,355,000 10,607,255 10,059,670 7,693,000


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BUDGET 2009/2010 Preceding

Year Current Year Medium Term Revenue and Expenditure

Framework

2007/08 2008/09 Budget Year Budget Year +1

Budget Year +2

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12

SCHEDULE 3(a) CAPITAL EXPENDITURE BY GFS

Audited Actual

Approv ed Budget

Adjusted Budget


A B C D E F G Executive & Council 20,000 0 0 0 0 0 Finance & Admin 180,000 50,000 50,000 1,237,500 25,000 0 Technical Services 4, 829, 012 9,548,360 6,172,000 6,172,000 8,659,755 9,964,670 7,693,000 Health 0 0 0 Community & Social Services 600,000 330,000 330,000 710,000 70.000 0 Housing 160,000 160,000 160,000 0 0 0 Public Safety Sport and Recreation Environmental Protection Waste Management Waste Water Management Road Transport Water Electricity CAPITAL EXPENDITURE BY VOTE 4,829,012 10,508,360 6,712,000 6,712,000 10,607,255 10,059,670 7,693,000


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Preceding

Year Current Year Medium Term Revenue and Expenditure

Framework

SCHEDULE 4 2007/08 2008/09 Budget Year Budget Year

+1 Budget Year

+2 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12

CAPITAL FUNDING BY SOURCE Audited Actual

Approved Budget

Adjusted Budget


A B C D E F G National Government

Amounts allocated / gazetted for that year 3,499,284.62

5,027,000.00 5,027,000.00 8,752,500.00

8,960,000.00 7,963,000.00 Amounts carried over from previous years Total Grants & Subsidies - National Gov ernment 3,499,284.62

5,027,000.00 5,027,000.00 8,752,500.00

8,960,000.00 7,963,000.00

Prov incial Gov ernment

Amounts allocated / gazetted for that year 1,174,075.44

160,000.00 160,000.00 50,000

Amounts carried over from previous years 784,755.00

304,670.00 Total Grants & Subsidies - Prov incial Gov ernment 1,174,075.44

160,000.00 160,000.00 834,755.00

304,670.00 -

District Municipality Amounts allocated for that year Amounts carried over from previous years Total Grants & Subsidies - District Municipalities

Total Gov ernment Grants & Subsidies 4,673,360.06

5,187,000.00 5,187,000.00 9,587,255,00

9,264,670.00 7,963,000.00


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Public Contributions & Donations

Accumulated Surplus (Own Funds) 5,835,000.00

1,525,000.00 990,000.00 1,020,000.00

795,000.00 - External Loans

TOTAL FUNDING OF CAPITAL EXPENDITURE3 - 10,508,360.06

6,712,000.00 6,177,000.00 10,607,255.00 10,059,670.00 7,963,000.00


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ESECTION I ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM


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9.1 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM An Organisational Performance Management System has been prepared for Mkhambathini Municipality. The Performance Management System is being implemented and is updated annually in line with objectives and targets. The uMgungundlovu District Municipality provides guidance in the annual review of the PMS scorecards.


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Inputs into the Provincial Municipal Performance Report

1. Legislated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Development targets for 2009 / 2010

Audit of information

No

Item

KPIs

Backlog

Concluding baseline

measurement for 2008 / 09

Delivery target

Budget target

Concluding baseline


Responsibil it y

Source of

information Yes No

Delivery 7362 N/A 1 Budget

Number of households with access to basic

water

N/A District Function



sanitation




electricity




solid waste removal


Delivery N/A 4 Budget

Number of households

earning less that R1100 having access to Free

Basic Water


Delivery N/A N/A 5 Budget


earning less that R1100 having access to Free Basic Sanitation


Delivery

6

Budget


earning less that


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R1100 having access to Free Basic Electricity

Delivery N/A N/A N/A 7 Budget


earning less that R1100 having access to Free

Basic Solid Waste Removal

N/A

Delivery 8 Budget

% municipality’s capital budget

spent on projects identified in the municipality’s

IDP

7 wards 80% 80% R100 000 per ward for projects funded by national Treasury of which was a roll over

Municipal Records


Number of jobs created through municipal LED initiatives (refer

to no 8 in Questionnaire)

n/a N/A N/A

Delivery 10 Budget

Number of people from employment equity target

groups employed in the

three highest management levels in the municipality

(consolidated figure) (refer to

no 3 in Questionnaire)

2 2 MM appointed and other section 57 employees in

the process

Municipal Records

Delivery 11 Budget

Number of women

employed in the three highest management levels in the municipality

2 2 An approved Employment Equity Plan

is been implemented

Municipal Records


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(consolidated figure)

Delivery Nil An approved Employment Equity Plan

is been implemented

Municipal Records

12

Budget

Number of people with disabilities

employed in the three highest management levels in the municipality

(consolidated figure)

Delivery 13 Budget

% of the municipality’s

budget spent on implementing the work place skills plan (refer to KPI

18+19 below)

1% HR

Delivery 14 Budget

Financial viability 1 (refer to

Annexure A) o 0 0 No debt Municipal

Records

Delivery 15 Budget


Annexure A)

Delivery 16 Budget


Annexure A)


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2. Provincial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)



No

Item

KPIs

Backlog

Concluding baseline


Delivery target

Budget target

Concluding baseline


Responsibil it y

Source of

information Yes No

Delivery 18 Budget

Number of Councillors undergone leadership

development training

HR- Training put on hold due to financial constraint of the Municipality

Delivery 19 Budget

Number of senior

management (Section 57) undergone leadership

development training

5 HR- Training put on hold due to financial constraint of the Municipality

Delivery 2 20 Budget

Number women councillors

Delivery 1 1 1 21 Budget

Number women Mayors

Delivery HR 22 Budget

Number of full time councillors

appointed in relation to number

approved by MEC

3 3 Municipal Records

Delivery 23 Budget

% reduction in short term

liabilities (next financial year)

covered by cash (current year)

Delivery 24 Budget

% reduction in short term debt (next financial

year) covered by current revenue (current financial


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year) Delivery 25 Budget

Education in the percentage of

long term liabilities as part of total revenue

Delivery 26 Budget

% operating budget funded

from cash

Delivery N/A N/A 27 Budget

% improved cost recovery with

respect to trading services:

water





sanitation

N/A N/A District Function




electricity





refuse





other (state others by inserting

appropriate lines)


Delivery 32 Budget

% reduction in consumer/services debtors (as

part of total billable income)


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Delivery 33 Budget

% allocation

of the total municipal budget

to implement projects that

benefit beneficiaries of

the Indigent Register (FBS,

LED etc)

Delivery 34 Budget

% of MIG budget spent 100%

Delivery 35 Budget

% of the capital budget

(allocated to and) spent in

strategic intervention areas of the

Spatial Development Framework


% of municipal landfill volume

licensed in terms of the relevant legislation and

authority

N/A Provincial Departments


Number of schools served with RDP level water (National Target = 2005)



Number of schools served with RDP level

sanitation (National Target

= 2005)



Number of clinics served with RDP level water (National Target = 2007)



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40 Delivery Budget

Number of clinic served RDP

N/A Provincial Department

N/A N/A N/A 41 Budget

Number bucket sanitation systems

eradicated (National Target

= December 2007)

N/A Bucket System no longer in use

Delivery 42 Budget

Number of households with access to formal

housing (National Target

= 2014)

2709

Delivery 7 7 43 Budget

Number of ward committees established

Delivery 100% 100% 100% Municipal Records

44

Budget

% ward committees functional


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No

Item

KPIs

Backlog

Concluding baseline


Delivery target

Budget target

Concluding baseline


Corrective action

Source of

information Yes No

Delivery 45 Budget

% improvement in attendance at ward committee meetings

Ward Committees were established in September 2006.There is no baseline to be used to calculate % improvement.

Municipal Records

Delivery 46 Budget

% increase in customer satisfaction with municipal service delivery (infrastructure)

Delivery 47 Budget

% increase in customer satisfaction with municipal LED delivery

Delivery 48 Budget

% increase in customer satisfaction with municipal good governance

Customer satisfaction survey was not done by the municipality. The District Municipality has performed a survey.

Delivery No survey was conducted

49

Budget

% increase in internal (officials) satisfaction with municipal good governance


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9.2 MUNICIPAL ANNUAL REPORT

The 2007/08 Annual Report was prepared in-house by Mkhambathini Municipality. It has been finalised and adopted by Council by 31 March 2009. 9.3 AUDITOR GENERAL COMMENTS ON 2007/08 ANNUAL

REPORT

The 2007/08 Annual Report was submitted to the Office of the Auditor General by March 2009. The Auditor General presented the Audit Report. Listed hereunder are the matters reported in the audit report, the action plan by the responsible official and the implementation date.

MATTER REPORTED IN THE AUDIT REPORT

ACTION PLAN RESPONSIBLE PERSON

IMPLEMENTATION DATE

1.Tenders: In terms of the MFMA circular 34, the municipality is required to submit a separate report for each tender contract above R100 000 to National Treasury within 15 days of the end of the month

Committing to submitting reports timeously in the 2008/09 financial year

CFO

Jan 09


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SECTION J

ANNEXURES


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10.1 ANNEXURES ANNEXURE SECTOR PLAN STATUS PROGRESS WITH

REGRAD TO DEVELOPMENT/ IMPLEMENTATION

J1 Spatial Development Framework

Completed and Adopted in the year 2007.

Is being implemented.

J2 Disaster Management Plan

Has not yet been drafted.

The municipality will need to source funding to prepare the Disaster Management Plan, Mkhambathini will attempt to prepare the plan in 2010/11 financial year.


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SECTION K

APPENDICES


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11.1 APPENDICES ANNEXURE SECTOR PLAN STATUS PROGRESS WITH

REGARD TO DEVELOPMENT/ IMPLEMENTATION

K1 Land Use Management Framework

Approved by Council in 2008

Land Use Management Framework forwarded to the Provincial Planning Commission for consideration

K2 Land Use Management System

Approved by Council in 2008 and forwarded to the Provincial Planning Commission for consideration.

Mkhambathini has requested additional funding from DLGTA in order to revise the LUMS.

K3 Coastal Zone Management Plan

N/A -

K4 Waste Management Plan

No Waste Management Plan in place.

No capacity in the Municipality but will utilize a service provider in the next financial year

A. Water Service Development Plan

N/A District function

B. Water Resources Plan

N/A District function

C. Forestry Plan No Forestry Plan developed

-

K5 Integrated Transport Plan

No Integrated Transport Plan in place

-

K6 Municipal Housing Plan

Housing Plan adopted by Council in March 2009.

Service provider (Makhosi Nyoka & Associates) was appointed to assist the municipality with the Municipal Housing Sector Plan.

K7 Energy Master Plan No Energy Master Plan in place

-

K8 Local Economic Development Plan

No LED Plan in place

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The strategy is attached to the IDP as Appendix K9. Mkhambathini has no funding for the preparation of an LED Plan, but will try to source funding in the next financial year.

K9 Infrastructure Investment Plan (EPWP)

Infrastructure Investment Plan in place

Implemented in all seven wards

K10 Area Based Plan(Land Reform)

No Area Based Plans in place

Dept of Land Affairs appointed consultants to do Area Based Plans

K11 Organisational PMS The OPMS was adopted in 2008

The OPMS has been adopted and is updated annually.

K12 IDP Process Plan/IDP Framework

The IDP Process Plan was adopted in 2008

Adopted and implemented

K13 Youth Development Plan

Youth Development Strategy was presented to Council in March 2009.

Youth Development Strategy adopted.

K14 HIV/AIDS Strategy HIV/AIDS Strategy in place

HIV/AIDS Strategy adopted by Council on May 2009.

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