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Phase 6 Final Report: Rural Development Plan for Ilembe District Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal Province

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ILEMBE DISTRICT RURAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN


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1. IMPLEMENTATION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

1.1.1 Current challenges in the Implementation of Rural Development

As is the case with any planning process, without implementation, the project planning is meaningless. The

availability of funding will play a significant role in determining the roll-out of the various projects. Whilst it is

expected that the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform will fund most of the proposed

projects, it will be necessary to seek external funding from other sources as well. Regardless of the source of

funding, the relevant internal departments of each District Municipality are responsible for coordination of

project activities that fall within their mandates.

The implementation plan proposes implementation at different periods namely:

short term – 1 to 3 years

medium term- 3 to 5 years

long term- longer than 5 years

As noted by StratPlan (Strategic Planning Resources), in the eThekwini’s Rural Development Strategy1, the

following issues can potentially impact on the implementation

Commitment of government departments and service providers: Securing commitment from the key

government and non-government service providers to support and align with a periodic service delivery

system may prove difficult. After nearly 15 years of integrated development planning there has only been

limited buy-in from government departments into the concept of integration. In the longer term it is

envisaged that strong support for the approach on a political level will be required in order to facilitate

implementation.

Current low levels of production: Levels of production in many rural areas is generally low. Raising

production levels is essential for improving local income circulation. In order to improve levels of local

income circulation, production levels will then have to be improved.

Lack of access to cash in rural areas: Cash can generally not be accessed in rural areas and most rural

households are dependent on trips to formal towns for access to pensions, ATMs, financial institutions or

micro-loan providers. The success of any local service initiatives will be dependent on the ability of the

initiative to attract ATMs, mobile ATMs, pension payment points and/or micro lenders to the area, as well

as potentially the establishment of community based savings schemes.

Rural transport movement patterns: Rural transport systems in eThekwini are currently geared to take

people from their place of residence to formal towns. If a rural nodal system is in place it will be necessary

to reorganise the system to allow for intra-settlement and inter-node transport of people, goods and

services.

Rural perceptions: Cost and quality of products purchased is extremely important in decision-making as

to where goods will be purchased. There exists in some rural areas a perception, often not correct (this is

a generalisation), that better quality goods and services can be accessed in formal towns.

1 Ethekwini Rural Strategy, 2015: Gabhisa Planning and Investments.


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Municipal resources: Municipal resources, both human and financial, are limited specifically for the

implementation of new programmes. Existing resources will have to be redirected and / or additional

funding will have to be sourced for the implementation of the eThekwini Rural Node Growth System.

1.2 THE VARIOUS ROLE PLAYERS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMMES

1.2.1 The Traditional Authorities

As indicated, the traditional leaders are responsible for land allocation in the study area. The project team is

of the view that there needs to be extensive training programmes to sensitize all role players involved in land

allocation about their responsibilities.

With regards to training and building harmony between these two entities, the following: local government

legislative framework, community development, citizen participation in local government, and public ethics

should be emphasized.

There are essentially four institutions directly involved in the management and administration of Ingonyama

Trust land. These are the COGTA, the Ingonyama Trust Board, Traditional Authorities, and Municipalities. The

roles and functions of these institutions are spelled out in this section of the report.

The important elements here are that Traditional Councils and Municipal structures operating over a particular

jurisdiction would ensure an environmentally prioritised land allocation, infrastructural and physical

development. Environment here is prioritised, certainly not to the exclusion of other planning principles, but

as a way of committing to preservation of the rural/open space/subsistence agriculture spectrum of land

usage which is what a rural development plan could seek to do.

Prioritising the environment as the foundation sector/ecology approach: Applicable where a more

environmentally sensitive approach is necessary, and where citizens and stakeholders in land management

require to be mobilised towards an ecologically sensitive approach to development.

1.2.2 The Role of the Communities

Involvement of the community in the establishment and operation of nodes is viewed as key to the ultimate

success of rural development. It is recommended that the community will initially be represented by (where

existing) already established development committees.

It is envisaged that the local community can potentially have much closer input, including, the allocation of

space at the service point / market, the management of the facility, the maintenance of the facility and the

further development of the facility. It was noted that vandalism to the community facilities was a result of

poor administration due to lack of cooperation amongst elected leadership, community and traditional

leadership.

1.2.3 District and Local Municipalities

In terms of the developmental as well as the coordinating roles of municipalities as envisaged in the Municipal

Systems Act of 2000, the various municipalities with their respective Districts are crucial players to undertake a

facilitation function. In this regard they are also ideally placed to facilitate the establishment of the system to

grow rural economies. Firstly, local government is well-positioned to both interact with communities and line


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function departments on their respective levels. In some wards development committees have already been

established and are operational. These committees could be local partners for rural development.

Whilst funding for rural development is likely to come from different sources, the initial conceptualisation and

the implementation should not continue in isolation of broader municipal objectives. Any new or expansion of

land use needs to be tested with the local municipality in line with the provisions of SPLUMA. The following

information can be useful to ensure such alignment is achieved.

Project tested against:

Spatial Development Framework for use suggested for the site.

Land Use Management System for proposed uses.

SEA plan if available or any environmental tool specific to this site.

IDP for any intended project that may affect the site.

Physical constraints namely, Roads and Infrastructure

Land legal

Services

Land claims

Mineral rights

Cooperative governance

Any development interest from other government structures.

Any legal trigger from various legislations, Act 70 of 1970, Tenure / ownership related trigger, etc.

1.2.4 The service providers

Whilst in the first instance the District and Local Municipalities play a central coordinating role in rural

development in reality a number of service providers will be critical for the holistic implementation of the

identified programmes. . A list of the stakeholders / service providers that could play a significant role in the

funding and provision of much needed service for rural development include:

Department of Rural development And Land Reform

Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs and Rural Development

Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs

Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Department of Social Welfare

Department of Health

Department of Home Affairs

Department of Education (focus on shared facilities, special needs schools etc.)

Government Departments (supporting settlement service system as part of development

programmes)

Government Agencies

South African Post Office

South African Social Security Agency

Seda (Small Business Development Agency)

Private sector

Major retailers

Small retailers


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Informal sector

Financial institutions

Table 10 contains the projects proposals brought forward which are aligned to the Key Interventions identified

in the previous phase’s report, projects to be implemented within ILembe District so that its rural areas do

have vibrant economies that are sustainable and overall development of people. The projects appearing in

Table 10, which is the implementation plan, are depicted in the District Rural Development Plan map, in

section 8, also supported by the Frameworks and overarching principles as they appear throughout this

document.


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1.3 PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS

The following table lists that project proposals linked to the relevant Main objective, relevant strategies and key interventions. These projects are supported by Frameworks of the different sectors that appear in section 7 of this document. Attached at Annexure I is a spreadsheet of projects to be catered for within the 2016/2017 financial year within ILembe District. The projects proposals listed below are accompanied by indicative timeframes and budget estimates which are based on the experience of the relevant specialists, the relevant departments that can be responsible for their implementation and key performance indicators associated with the said projects, as follows: Table 1: Ilembe Project Proposals

KEY DISTRICT INTERVENTIONS/ PROJECTS

BUDGET ESTIMATE

BUDGET COMMITTED DESCRIPTION DURATION CHAMPION STAKEHOLDERS KPI

AGRICULTURE

PRIORITY 1 PROJECTS

1. Develop and manage a single database of all existing agricultural projects within Ilembe

R0 if done in-house/R250 000 if outsourced

Not Committed Description on pages 68-69 1 year (Updated annually) Ilembe DM /Enterprise Ilembe All Government departments with agricultural projects (DARD, DRDLR-REID, DEDTEA, COGTA), all NGOs supporting agricultural projects

a. A complete list of agricultural projects within Ilembe b. The number of project beneficiaries per site and area, per project c. The commodities produced per project d. An existing business plan e. Support received from all Government departments

2. Develop and manage a single database of all active producers and producer groups within Ilembe

R0 if done in-house/R250 000 if outsourced

Not Committed Description on page 69 1 year (Updated annually) Ilembe DM /Enterprise Ilembe All Government departments with agricultural projects (DARD, DRDLR-REID, DEDTEA, COGTA), all NGOs supporting agricultural projects, commodity associations and sugar mills

a. A complete list of all active producers within Ilembe b. A description of the types of commodities/products produced c. Linkages to agri-hub/park

3. Assessment of constraints and identification of new market opportunities on transferred land, PLAAS, REID and RECAP projects

R150 000 per project

Not Committed Description on page 69 Commodities: Project specific(to be determined)

2 years DRDLR – Land Tenure and Administration: Programme Management and Service Delivery Coordination

Land reform/restitution beneficiaries, possible strategic partners, commodity associations, DRD & LR, KZN DARD, KZN DWS, COGTA, DMs and LMs

a. The number of REID/land reform projects assessed per year b. The number of REID/land reform projects with up-to-date business plans c. The number of project sustainable after a defined (5 years) of support

4. The development of business plans to support and grow agricultural development projects implemented by Enterprise Ilembe

R500 000 per project assessed

Not Committed Description on page 69 Commodities: Vegetables, wine grapes

3-6 months per project assessed

Enterprise Ilembe Enterprise Ilembe, COGTA, DARD, Project cooperatives, DM and LMs

a. The development of a business plan per project site b. A complete list of cooperatives/beneficiaries per project site

5. Develop training programmes in conjunction with Agriparks development

R50 000 per course provided by service provider

Not Committed Description on page 70 Commodities: Sugarcane, vegetables, field crop, livestock(pork/poultry)

2 years DRDLR – RID (NARYSEC) DRDLR, KZN DARD, COGTA, ADA a. The number and relevance of training programmes provided b. The number of small-scale/emerging farmers to be trained per year

6. Optimise production, management and water use efficiency at irrigation schemes

R500 000 per project

Not Committed Description on page 70 Commodities: Project specific

2 years DRDLR - RID DRDLR, DARD, COGTA, Enterprise Ilembe, Ilembe DM, commodity associations, ADA

a. The number of projects assessed per year b. The completion of assessments c. The implementation of appropriate training programmes


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PRIORITY 2 PROJECTS

7. Feasibility Study for an avocado outgrower scheme in the Maphumulo LM

R1.5 million Not Committed Description on pages 70-71 Commodities: Avocados

1 year) Enterprise Ilembe Kwasizabantu Mission, Enterprise Ilembe, DARD, COGTA, DWS

a. The completion of a comprehensive feasibility study b. The identification of production areas and communities taking part

8. Unlocking high potential agricultural areas for commercial production within Traditional Authority areas

R0 if done in house/R250 00 per site if service provider appointed

Not Committed Description on page 71

2 year DARD DRD & LR, KZN DARD, COGTA, Traditional Leaders, neighbouring communities, DMs and LMs

The areas of land identified per Traditional Council area b. The number of viable business plans completed after year 1

9. Investigate livestock production and value adding opportunities in the Mandeni and Ndwedwe areas of Ilembe

R1.5 million Not Committed Description on page 71 Commodities: Pork, poultry, goat, cattle (leather)

1 year Enterprise Ilembe DRD & LR, ADA, COGTA, project beneficiaries, Traditional Leaders, DMs and LMs, commodity associations

a. The completion of studies to identify production and value-adding opportunities within each LM b. The number of viable business plans completed after year 2

TOURISM

PRIORITY 1 PROJECTS

1. Undertake a feasibility study and business plan for linking rural communities to existing avi-tourism routes.

R650 000 Not Committed The District is rich in natural assets which includes flora and fauna. It houses a variety of birds which can be found in existing avi-tourism routes. The aim of this project is to develop rural birding guide capacity within avi-tourism routes found within the District so as to support and develop avi tourism activities within the District.

4 Months Enterprise Ilembe KZN Ezemvelo Wildlife, Enterprise Ilembe, Ugu DM, DRDLR, Department of Tourism, Tourism KZN

Number of rural communities linked to existing avi-tourism routes.

2. Assist to establish SMMEs such as tour guides and catering cooperatives and provides links to existing companies through CTOs.

R800 000 Not Committed There are a number of tourism attractions and products that are located within the District. The aim of this project is to develop and facilitate the establishment of SMMEs such as tour guides that can support the existing tourism activities within the District and can also provide links to existing companies through CTOs.

8 Months Enterprise Ilembe TIKZN, Ilembe DM, Enterprise Ilembe, DRDLR

Number of established SMMEs such as tour guides and catering cooperatives and that provide links to existing companies through CTOs.

PRIORITY 2 PROJECTS

3. Develop rural cultural and heritage products to support the King Shaka Heritage Route such as home stays, guided access to communities and cultural sites, and traditional food preparation/restaurants.

R 1 000 000 Not Committed The aim of this project is to expand and support culture and heritage tourism offerings of the District, specifically home stays, guided access to communities and cultural sites, and traditional food preparation/restaurants that can be linked to the King Shaka Heritage Route.

2 years Enterprise Ilembe Enterprise Ilembe, Ugu DM, DRDLR, Department of Tourism, Tourism KZN, Ingonyama Trust, DAC, DACKZN

Number rural cultural and heritage products that support that support the King Shaka Heritage Route such as home stays, guided access to communities and cultural sites, and traditional food preparation/restaurants.

4. Undertake a feasibility study and business plan for adventure and nature-based tourism product development along the Tugela River (eco state, birding, and fishing) as well as KwaLoshe Forrest and Kwa Shu Shu Hot Springs.

R 800 000 Not Committed The District is has rich natural assets which has the potential to be developed into viable nature and adventure-based tourism products. This project is specifically aimed at investigating viable nature and adventure-based tourism product opportunities that is most likely to be found along the Tugela River (eco state, birding, and fishing) as well as KwaLoshe Forrest and Kwa Shu Shu Hot Springs.

6 Months Enterprise Ilembe, Maphumulo LM KZN Ezemvelo Wildlife, Enterprise Ilembe, Ugu DM, DRDLR, Department of Tourism, Tourism KZN

Number of nature-based tourism product development along the Tugela River (eco state, birding, and fishing) as well as KwaLoshe Forrest and Kwa Shu Shu Hot Springs investigated and identified.


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PRIORITY 3 PROJECTS

5. Support the development and expansion of beach related tourism activities at Dokodweni in Mandeni.

R2 000 000 Not Committed Beach activities are limited in this area. This project is aimed at supporting the development of beach related tourism activities in Dokodweni so that it will attract and draw tourists into this area.

2 years Enterprise Ilembe, Mandeni LM KZN Ezemvelo Wildlife, Enterprise Ilembe, Ugu DM, DRDLR, Department of Tourism, Tourism KZN, Mandeni LM

Area of beach tourism development and number of beach related tourism activities found in Dokodweni.

6. Develop rural tour guide capacity within Wangu and other areas surrounding the Amatikulu Nature Reserve.

R 300 000 Not Committed The aim of this project is to develop rural tour guide capacity within the District that would provide support to the adventure, eco and nature based tourism activities it has to offer which include Wangu and other areas surrounding the Amatikulu Nature Reserve.

6 Months Enterprise Ilembe KZN Ezemvelo Wildlife, Enterprise Ilembe, Ugu DM, DRDLR, Department of Tourism, Tourism KZN

Number of tour guides within Wangu and other areas surrounding the Amatikulu Nature Reserve.

MANUFACTURING

PRIORITY 1 PROJECTS

1. Develop a fruit and vegetable processing plant (drying, packaging, etc.) in KwaDukuza LM and support plants in Mandeni LM, Maphumulo LM and Ndwedwe LM

R 1 500 000 Not Committed Fruit and vegetable farming is presently undertaken within the District. The aim of this project is to develop and support agri-processing activities in the District by developing a fruit and vegetable processing plant in KwaDukuza LM and decentralized support plants in Mandeni LM, Maphumulo LM and Ndwedwe LM

6 Months Enterprise Ilembe, Mandeni LM, Maphumulo LM, Ndwedwe LM

TIKZN, Ilembe DM, Enterprise Ilembe, DRDLR, Mandeni LM, Maphumulo LM , Ndwedwe LM, KwaDukuza LM

Fruit and vegetable processing plant (drying, packaging, etc.)in KwaDukuza LM and support plants in Mandeni LM, Maphumulo LM and Ndwedwe LM developed and established within the District.

2. Provision of mini-factories at key rural nodes linked to R74 and R614 road corridors for possible furniture, clothing and food processing activities.

R 3 000 000 Not Committed This project aims to provide an enabling environment through which rural communities can participate in possible furniture, clothing and food processing activities that is accessible and linked to internal markets and external markets outside the District.

2 years Enterprise Ilembe TIKZN, Ilembe DM, Enterprise Ilembe, DRDLR

Number of mini-factories at key rural nodes linked to R74 and R614 road corridors for possible furniture, clothing and food processing activities.

PRIORITY 2 PROJECTS

3. Identify opportunities for rural supply chains to be established linked to the Isithebe Industrial Estate.

R800 000 Not Committed There are established manufacturing activities within the District at Isithebe Industrial Estate in Mandeni LM. The aim of this project is identify opportunities that will enable rural supply chains to be linked into the existing manufacturing activities that are undertaken within the Isithebe Industrial Estate.

6 Months Enterprise Ilembe TIKZN, Ilembe DM, Enterprise Ilembe, DRDLR, Mandeni LM

Number of opportunities for rural supply chains that can link to the Isithebe Industrial Estate identified and investigated.


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4. Undertake a feasibility study and business plan for a leather processing facility in Maphumulo LM linked to existing skilled workers

R 550 000 Not Committed There are already people who have skills in the leather processing industry based in Maphumulo LM. The purpose of the project is to determine the feasibility of developing a leather processing facility within the Maphumulo LM area.

6 Months Enterprise Ilembe TIKZN, Ilembe DM, Enterprise Ilembe, DRDLR, Maphumulo LM

Leather processing facility developed and established in Maphumulo LM that utilises existing skilled workers.

5. Support development of arts and crafts manufacturing.

R 800 000 Not Committed The aim of this project is this project is to support light industrial capacity at key nodes that will support the development of local arts and crafts manufacturing, products of which can then be linked to the existing tourism activities.

6 Months Enterprise Ilembe TIKZN,Ilembe DM, Enterprise Ilembe, DRDLR, DAC, DACKZN

Number of arts and crafts manufacturers.

6. Support the expansion of the Isithebe Industrial Estate in Mandeni.

R 5 000 000 Not Committed The aim of this project is to support the expansion of the Isithebe Industrial Estate so that it can accommodate, support and attract additional industries into this area.

3 years Enterprise Ilembe TIKZN, Ilembe DM, Enterprise Ilembe, DRDLR, Mandeni LM

Area of the expansion of the Isithebe Industrial Estate in Mandeni.

PRIORITY 3 PROJECTS

7. Undertake feasibility study and business plan for cut flower processing linked to the Dube Tradeport

R 500 000 Not Committed The Ilembe District has regions that are suitable for fresh flower production. The aim of this project is to investigate the potential for cut flower processing linked to the Dube Tradeport that will allow for cut flowers to be exported to external markets.

6 Months Enterprise Ilembe TIKZN, Ilembe DM, Enterprise Ilembe, DRDLR

Cut flower processing that is linked to the Dube Tradeport investigated and established.

8. Undertake a feasibility study and business plan for the development of an abattoir to support rural pig and chicken farming (and processing capacity) in Mandeni LM.

R 550 000 Not Committed Pig and chicken farming is presently being undertaken in Mandeni LM. The aim of this project is to unlock agri-processing activities related to pig and poultry commodities. The aim of this project is to investigate the development of an abattoir and processing capacity to support rural pig and chicken farming.

8 Months Enterprise Ilembe, Mandeni TIKZN,Ilembe DM, Enterprise Ilembe, DRDLR, Mandeni LM

Abattoir development to support rural pig and chicken farming (and processing capacity) in Mandeni investigated and established.

BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

PRIORITY 1 PROJECTS

1. Undertake a feasibility study and business plan for a construction incubator within KwaDukuza to support coastal development.

R 900 000 Not Committed This project is aimed at developing emerging contractors within the District that will support coastal development within the District.

7 Months Enterprise Ilembe TIKZN, Ilembe DM, Enterprise Ilembe, DRDLR, KwaDukuza LM

Construction incubator within KwaDukuza developed to support coastal development.

2. Provision of zoned and serviced land to support commercial retail development in Ndwedwe LM, Maphumulo LM and Mandeni LM.

R 2 000 000 Not Committed This project is aimed at facilitating the zoning and enabling access to services to land parcels within the Ndwedwe, Maphumulo and Mandeni Local Municipalities that would attract investors and developers into these areas.

2 years Enterprise Ilembe Ilembe DM, Enterprise Ilembe, DRDLR, Ndwedwe LM, Maphumulo LM, Mandeni LM

Area of zoned and serviced land to support commercial retail development.


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3.Provision of informal trading space surrounding existing and new retail nodes

R 1 050 000 Not Committed This project aims to create an enabling environment that supports informal traders that participate in the informal economy that exists within the District.

1 year Enterprise Ilembe Ilembe DM, Enterprise Ilembe, DRDLR

PRIORITY 2 PROJECTS

4. Support a localisation policy to ensure procurement from rural contractors.

R 350 000 Not Committed The aim of this project is to develop a localisation policy that would ensure that local rural contractors are used to support developments within the District.

6 Months Enterprise Ilembe Ilembe DM, Enterprise Ilembe Localisation policy to ensure procurement from rural contractors developed and established.

MINING

PRIORITY 1 PROJECTS

1. Provide support to formalize the existing informal kaolin mining activities within the Ndwedwe LM.

R 600 000 Not Committed This project aims to formalize the existing informal kaolin mining activities that are occurring within the Ndwedwe LM.

Enterprise Ilembe Kaolin mining activities within the Ndwedwe LM formalised.

PRIORITY 2 PROJECTS

2. Investigate potential for rural communities to develop quarrying capacity linked to the Tugela Quarry.

R 650 000 Not Committed This project aims to investigate the extent to which the rural communities can be involved with quarrying activities linked to the Tugela Quarry.

6 Months Enterprise Ilembe uThukela DM, DRDLR, DMR Number of rural communities used to develop the Tugela Quarry.

3. Development of SMMEs in order to commercialise lime mining activities in Ndwedwe LM.

R450 000 Not Committed This project aims to investigate the extent to which SMMEs can be involved in commercial lime mining activities in Ndwedwe LM.

4 months Enterprise Ilembe Ilembe DM, Enterprise Ilembe DRDLR, DMR, Ndwedwe LM

Number of SMMEs involved in the commercialisation of lime mining activities in Ndwedwe LM.

PRIORITY 3 PROJECTS

4. Facilitate linkages with existing cement milling plants.

R500 000 Not Committed This project aims to facilitate linkages between rural communities and existing cement milling plants within the District.

4 months Enterprise Ilembe Ilembe DM, Enterprise Ilembe, DRDLR, DMR

Linkages with existing cement milling plants established.

INSTITUTIONAL

PRIORITY 1 PROJECTS

1. Capacity building and training (traditional leaders on land allocation and land use management)

R1 850 000 Not Committed This project will aim to empowering local government councillors and traditional leaders council members on the legislations that govern local government

2 years COGTA, Ilembe District Municipality, Local Municipalities, DRD&LR,DARD

KZN Cogta, KZN Dept of Agriculture & Rural Development, Dept of Rural Dev and Land Reform, Ilembe District Municipality, Local Municipalities, Councillors Amakhosi/TCs

No. of traditional council members and municipal councillors trained (with certificates)

PRIORITY 2 PROJECTS

2. Enter into Service Delivery Agreements

R400 000 Not Committed This project is aimed at ensuring that government (national government or provincial) promote partnerships between municipalities and traditional councils through legislative or other measures. Such partnership must be based on the principles of cooperative governance.

5 years COGTA, Local Houses of Traditional Leaders, Ilembe District Municipality, Local Municipalities

KZN Cogta, Provincial House of Traditional Leaders, Ilembe District Municipality, Local Municipalities, Councillors, Amakhosi/TCs

Signed Service Level Agreement/s

3. Incorporate Traditional Council members into Ward Committees

R600 000 Not Committed This project is aimed at ensuring that all stakeholders have same understanding of what is expected of them. Full communication, participation, cooperation, and coordination by traditional leaders in governance of local government will also enhance service delivery, which

5 years COGTA, Local Houses of Traditional Leaders, Ilembe District Municipality, Local Municipalities

KZN Cogta, Provincial House of Traditional Leaders, Ilembe District Municipality, Local Municipalities, Councillors Amakhosi/TCs

Attendance registers

Minutes of ALL forums


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is the core of local government

ENVIRONMENTAL

1. Select areas of alien plant densities greater than 60% 2.Develop a sustainability monitoring mechanism 3.Undertake a resource economic analysis of major land uses of forestry and sugarcane production to establish the point of marginal returns to biodiversity 4.Commission research into the limits of environmental change regarding forestry and sugarcane production in relation to the economic value of biodiversity

R5 500 000 Not Committed This project aims at Controlling the loss and fragmentation of biodiversity; Controlling invasion of alien plants the loss and fragmentation of vegetation in the district; Controlling the proliferation of antagonistic land uses such commercial forestry and sugarcane; Maximise open space opportunities for eco- and cultural tourism, sustainable livelihood opportunities and agriculture

24 months DEDTEA

Number of alien plants alleviated and major land analysed

5.Create a forum where land use conflicts can be regularly discussed and land use reforms formulated by way of policy and legislation 6.Harmonising land use management objectives through consensus building between various departments that engage in activities that have the potential to directly impact on the natural environment 7.Develop a rigorous land use monitoring programme that would form the basis of future policy directives, education, and corrective measures where necessary 8.Developing a resource economic analysis of major land uses of forestry and sugarcane production to establish the point of marginal returns to biodiversity

R6 800 000 Not Committed It aims at Promoting good land management via appropriate land use and catchment management mechanism

Progress in the assessing and management of land uses. Size of land covered. Number of monitoring programmes developed

9.Map out land areas of 1.5km along all major rivers within which alien plants must be targeted. 10.Undertake a detailed catchment land use assessment within endemic and near endemic vegetation zones to develop a biodiversity recovery plan.

R1 8 000 000 Not Committed 24 months KZN DARD

DRDLR.

DMs/ LM's.

COGTA, DARD

ADA, DWS, DAC.

Number of land areas identified and mapped.


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11.Investigation and identification of resource-based economic development opportunities, potential community environmental projects, and communities interested in forming conservancies for environmental quality protection and enhancement.

12.Development of mechanisms for economic incentives for protection and management of environmental service assets and the alignment of tribal authority structures with those of local government 13. Identification and resettlement of communities in flood risk zones

R 1 800 000 Not Committed The project aims at Promoting rural resource management systems; Establishing participatory resource

management modalities with

Settlement planning should not result

in the depletion of natural resources;

Establishment of alternative

settlement planning processes;

Ensuring the health and safety of

rural communities through sound

resource management principles;

Promoting sustainable rural economies through judicious use of rural natural resources

12 months KZN DARD

DRDLR.

DMs/ LM's.

COGTA, DARD

ADA, DWS, Amakhosi/TCs, Ward Committees, TIIKZN, Ilembe DM

Number of opportunities identified and investigated. Number of development mechanisms brought forth. Resettling of people staying in flood zones.

14. Engagement of relevant stakeholders including potentially affected areas/groups in developing risk averse measures and in discussion of modalities to reduce the impacts of climate change

R 1 600 000 Not Committed This project aims at Identify, package, and disseminate knowledge systems of climate change adaptation measures; Develop new measures that are responsive to the knowledge level of climate change; Appropriate implementation or modification of existing policy and regulatory guidelines.

18 months KZN DARD

DRDLR.

DMs/ LM's.

COGTA, DARD

ADA, Amakhosi/ TC’s, Ward Committees, Provincial House of Leaders

Areas affected by climate change covered.

15. Development of environmental policies and regulations and laws and their implications for development in the rural municipality; 16. Establish environmental risks and required emergency preparedness measures for rural areas.

17. Review sector environmental management activities e.g. catchment management, Water User Associations, Land care Programmes, Tourism Activities, Medicinal Plant Harvesters – Traditional Healers Association- etc; 18.Develop guidelines for resource use in the rural areas of the district e.g. the principle of ‘Payment for Ecological Goods and Services’; 19.Create a platform for education and awareness in the field of environment and development (particularly regarding the limitations and

R 1 800 000 Not Committed This project aims Create a forum for participatory environmental management; Promote environmental education and awareness Environmental monitoring and performance audits

18 months KZN DARD

DRDLR.

DMs/ LM's.

COGTA, DARD

Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife

ADA, Amakhosi/ TC’s, Ward Committees, Provincial House of Leaders, Department of Tourism.

Improvement in rural communities through policies. Strength in education and awareness platform created. Number of environmental stewardship established.


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opportunities of the municipality) establish advisory team for traditional leaders regarding environmental stewardship

TRANSPORTATION

1. Linkage Road upgrade study within the development areas in Ndwedwe to the R614. 2. Linkage Road upgrade study between R614 and P20-1 within the functional area

a.R800 000 b.R800 000

Not Committed Carry out an assessment of roads linking Economic Intervention points and Enterprise Ilembe Agriculture Projects to the R614, in Ndwedwe. Determine potential traffic growth rates along this corridor due to the proposals and propose road upgrades for provide a suitable link road to the R614. Investigate locations and potential trip generation rates of the various proposed developments in the functional area from the R614 and P20-1, in Ndwedwe and Maphumulo LM. Carry out a status quo assessment of the existing roads along this corridor and propose upgrades to existing or provision of new roads to provide a link road between R614 and P20-1 in the functional area.

a. 8 months b. 8 months

a. Ndwedwe Municipality

b. Department of Transport

Linkage Upgrade Proposals that will has been approved by key stakeholders

WATER AND SANITATION

3. Water and Sanitation Backlog reduction plan for Maphumulo LM and 4. Sanitation backlog reduction plan for the development areas within Ndwedwe LM.

a. R600,000 b. R600,000

Not Committed Topography is a challenge but major water and sanitation supply strategy is required for the high backlogs in Maphumulo LM. Develop a sanitation supply strategy to address the backlog in Ndwedwe, in conjunction with the proposed Economic Interventions and Enterprise Ilembe Agricultural Projects identified in this LM

a. 6 months b. 6 months

District Municipality

District Municipality, Local Municipality, Department of Rural Development, Local Councillors, Developers & within the functional area.

Approved Business Plans that can be used to apply for MIG funding

ENERGY

5.Backlog strategy for Maphumulo and Ndwedwe LMs.

R250,000 Not Committed 6 months Eskom District Municipality Local Municipality Department of Rural Development Local Councillors Eskom

Written confirmation that backlogs within these areas have been prioritised and a rollout programme.


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DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND REFORM PROJECT LIST COMMITED PROJECTS FOR 2017/18 FINANCIAL YEAR

Local Municipality

Financial Year project started

Project name Branch Name Project Type SLA; MOU Signed? ENTITY NAME

Commodity Hectors Affected by the project

Strategic Objective Alignment

Project Description

Annual Performance Plan (APP) indicator alignment

Number of Small-holder farmers other Coop members or other categories affected

Number of Women employed (projected)

Number of Youth employed (projected)

Number of Disabledpersons employed (projected)

Total number of jobs created by the project (projected)

Estimated project value

approved budget allocation

Period of budget allocation

Maphumulo

2015

Mthandeni Extension Irrigation

RID

Construction NO RVCP 350 3.3 Facilitation of infrastructure development to support rural economic transformation by 2020

Construction of Irrigation scheme

Number of infrastructure projects facilitated (AVMP, Socio-economic, RVCP)

500 10 15 N/A 36

R 36 835 183.41

R 1 841 759.17 2yrs

mandini

2017

REID Irrigation Projects- Dedabuse

RID

Construction NO RVCP 10 3.3 Facilitation of infrastructure development to support rural economic transformation by 2020

Construction of Irrigation scheme


0 0 0 0 0

R 4 905 666.00

R 3 000 000.00 2yrs

Maphumulo Local Municipality

2018

Appointment of a PSP for the design feasibility and construction monitoring of Vukuzenzela Co-op

Rural Infrastructure and Development (RID)

Construction NO Not Applicable

90

3.3 Facilitation of infrastructure development to support rural economic transformation by 2026

Construction of prefab steel sheds for FPSU


0 0 0 0 0 R 500 000.00

R 500 000.00

2yrs

KwaDukuza

2017/18

Groutville Qwabe Traditional Council

LRD 1HH1HA

Sugarbeans, Maize & butternut

83

Number of Household participating in the One Household One Hectare Intitiative

Portion 7 of Umvoti location no. 4667, Portion 15 of the farm Colleen no. 17122; Farm Sprowston no 17669

83

40 49 0 83

R 4 061 938.00

R -

KwaDukuza

2017/18

Jackonville

LRD 1HH1HA

Dry beans, Butternut

187.5694


Jackonsville

47

20 30 0 47

R 2 695 916.30

R -

KwaDukuza

2017/18

Mansomini Ttrust

LRD 1HH1HA

Butternut,Dry beans

47.0000


Mansomini Trust

47

23 28 0 47

R 2 825 920.50

R -

Indwedwe Bhamshela Vegetable Production Enterprises .1.Mahlabathini coop ward 2.Vukukuzumnotho REID

crop production

NO vegetables cabbages green beans, green maize

158.00 3.3 Facilitate the establishment of rural enterprises and industries

These are vegetable enterprises spread accros various wards in

Number of rural enterpises supported in rural development initiatives

60 42 18 0 100 R 3 500 000.00

N/A

R 0.00


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ward 2 3. Hlanganisa Umnotho Primary cooperative Limited ward 2 4. Ayikhule Youth Coop ward 6 5. Chibini Coop ward 4 6. Amandlaozwathi coop ward 09 7. Qhubekelaphambili coop ward 07 8. Matshinga 9. inqanawe

Indwedwe. enterprises are already operational and are supplying local communities with vegetables and also supply verulam Morning Market which is located about 40km from the villages. These enterprises were assessed by DARD and DRDLR teams and prioritised to be supported as by the Bhamshela FPSU . 2 of the enterprises are owned the AGs . 1 AG enterpise seeks to develop a nusery that will supply local farmers with seedlings.

Maphumulo 2017

Esinothweni Nursey Primary Cooperative REID

Nursey NO vegetable seedlings

2.00

3.3 Facilitate the establishment of rural enterprises and industries

This enterprise is formed by current and old Agric graduates from Maphumulo. The owners have variety skills in both Agriculture (production, economists) and in enterprise development and cooperatives concepts. 2 members have recently been trained by REID in cooperative governance. The enterprise seeks to supply farmers wthin and around the district as


6 3female 3 ma

12 12 0 N/A R 1 000 000.00

N/A

R 150 000.00


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most farmers are constrained by access to seedlings and had to travel long distances t buy seedlings

Mandeni 2017

Mandeni Crop Production Enterprises 1. Tholimpilo Primary Coop 2. Phathokuhle Coop 3. Igeja Primary Coop 4. Zenzele Primary Coop 5. Thugela Farm 6. Thubalethu Primary Coop 7. Manchester Farm 8. Mandlesizwe Primary Coop 9. Icebolethu Primary Coop 10. Sonqoba Primary Coop REID

crop production

NO Vegetables 100.00


These are vegetable enterprises operating in various wards of Mandeni. They are all operational and have been assessesd by DARD, DRDLR, Mandeni LM , DAMC representtive and priotised to be supported under Manchestor Farm FPSU.


72 59 18 0 80 R 220 000.00

N/A

R 100 000.00

Mandeni 2017

Shintshimpilo Blockmaking REID

Blocks manufacturing

NO Blockmaking N/A


This a blockmaking project that seeks to increase the scope of production of building material in Mandeni and surrounding areas


15 8 30 0 46

R 400 766.00

N/A

R 260 766.00

Maphumulo 2015

Qwabe Development REID

Crop and Vegetable production

NO 3.3 Facilitate the establishment of rural enterprises and industries

Crop production by 4 primary cooperatives in Masomini, DAKADAKA, Mthandeni and Snamfini

20 15 0 40 R 966 360.00

N/A

R 966 360.00

iNdwedwe Mandeni

2014

Skills Development University of Zulululand COOP STUDENTS REID skills

YES

skills develop-ment

N/A

3.4 Job creation and skills development in rural areas

Skills training Programme in Cooperative Management implemnted in partnership with University of Zululand D

Number of skills development opportunities provided in rural development initiatives.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Maphumulo, Ndwedwe and Mandeni, KwaDukuza

2014

Ilembe (Jobs Agricultural Graduates REID

jobs creation NO job creation N/A

3.4 Job creation and skills development in rural areas

Programme in which 4 Agricultural graduates are employed and placed in enterprises to acquire skills and contribute to enterprise

Number of jobs development opportunities provided in rural development initiatives.

9 9 0 5


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development One graduate is placed in a land Reform Farm

Ndwedwe

Mr. Poli Alec Ndlovu land claim

Restitution Restitution

Will be determine by research

Rural development and land reform policies and legislation developed by 2018.

Settled

R110 947.00

KwaDukuza

JUSTICE MPANZA Restitution Restitution



Settled

R110 947.00

KwaDukuza

RAMPIARY Restitution Restitution



Settled

R110 947.00

KwaDukuza

DUMISANE DAVID DLAMINI




Settled

R3 201 000.00

KwaDukuza

BABY THANDEKILE MZIMELA




Settled

R110 947.00

KwaDukuza

VATHANAYGIE MUTHUKRISHNA




Settled

R110 947.00

KwaDukuza

JABULISILE ESTHER MADONDO




Settled

R110 947.00

Ndwedwe

Mr. Poli Alec Ndlovu land claim

Restitution



Finalised

R110 947.00


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