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Intergrated Development Plan - Vulamehlo
VULAMEHLO INTERGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN
This document represents an outcome of an integrated development plan for
Vulamehlo municipality. It presents the findings of the investigation as carried
out at various consultative levels. The investigation formed part of the
different phases of the IDP planning process. As it becomes apparent in the
next sections of the report, the main purpose of this exercise was to get an
overview of where things are (situational assessment) in Vulamehlo
municipality and on the basis of such plan future development. What is also
explained in detail in the next sections of the report is the significance of
analysis as a basis for planning for the future. However the report goes
further to discuss appropriate strategies essential to address key challenges.
The final sections deal with specific projects, which will be implemented in the
next 3-5 years.
1. DOCUMENT STRUCTURE
This report has three different components namely:
Phase I looking at analysis (existing situation)
Phase II looking at strategic framework
Phase III Implementation framework
Phase I structure
The report starts by providing a broader definition of the concept integrated
Development plan and how it has evolved in the last 5 to 8 years. This section
(section 1) of the report also explains and addresses the different phases of
the planning process.
Section 2 of the report defines the geographic location of the municipality in
relation to the district and other significant surrounding areas.
Section 3 of the report provides legislative frameworks which have impact in
the preparation of the IDP.
The bulk of information presented here is outcome of consultative process
that involved a number of stakeholders. This particular section of the report
(section 4) clarifies sources of information used in the investigation.
Section 5 begins to discuss the demographic context of Vulamehlo as well as
the population make up.
The next sections of the report provide statistical, factual as well as policy
information with respect to the investigation that was undertaken. On the
basis of this the report extends to a summary of key challenges facing the
municipality.
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Phase II
This section of the report starts by looking at the approach and methodology
adopted in the preparation of the strategic framework
Thereafter it provides a table o key strategic issues which must inform the
project identification.
Phase III
This phase report also starts by outlining the approach that was followed in
the identification of projects.
As indicated above this phase provides a list (in table form) of critical projects
necessary to address the development backlogs identified in phase I. It does
this by linking identified projects to responsible implementation agents. Also
clarified here are the budgetary requirements for each project as well as an
indication of when the projects can be expected to commence.
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PHASE I – OVERALL CONTEXT - ANALYSIS
2. PURPOSE OF THE IDP
Planning at local government level has evolved over a number of years.
However fully representative local government is a fairly new development
platform in South Africa. Much of what has changed about planning level in
local government is in line with the changing governance. This section traces
planning in relation to democratization of local government in the last 6 to 8
years.
2.1. Evolution of local government planning
For many years planning in South Africa has been undertaken in line with
focus and policies at central government. level. In this way planning has
been used to entrench the prevalent policies. This trend is likely to
continue throughout the tiers of governance. Different forms of local
government structures that were prevalent before the early nineties failed
to integrate development. In fact it can be argued that this was never the
intention in the first place. Part of the reason for the lack of integration lied
in the belief that municipalities face enormous challenges in different
forms. To address these various challenges old development approach
resulted in different programmes which are specific to individual
challenges. The assumption was that these different programmes will
eventually correct the development status in a given municipality. Whilst
this had some truth in it the reality was that municipalities did not have all
resources to deal with everything. A selection of new but rather strategic
programmes could result in high impact development.
As from 1994 onwards however the local government landscape has
changed and more drastically so in the last year. New municipal
boundaries exist ensuring wall-to-wall participation in local government.
For the first time there is no identifiable community or settlement which is
not part of some local government structure.
However the rationalization of local government has also come when the
apparent divide between developed and undeveloped communities is too
wide. Some municipalities are faced with both these extremes in terms of
their development challenges. This is also a reason that more emphasis
has been placed on integration. There are far too many communities
especially rural and tribal communities who are only participating for the
first time in local government, who don‟t have basic services or who live
far beyond the accepted standards or quality of life.
The concept of Integrated Development Plan (IDP) has been promoted as
a means of ensuring deliberate focus of municipalities towards addressing
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the different challenges they are facing. This is the municipal‟s programme
of action that must link all actions to the municipality‟s:
Priorities
Resources
Budgets and
Time frames
This is an enormous task as local government in general faces a number
of restrictive challenges e.g.
Poor or non existent local revenue basis
Huge developmental backlogs
Unskilled or disoriented local government human resources
Underdeveloped municipal infrastructure
Service providers operating or pulling in different directions etc
Volatile political environment albeit improving in many areas.
IDP is a planning tool to
Integrate different aspects of development
Arrive at a common vision for the municipal area
Indicate what the developmental gaps are
What are the strategies to overcome them
Who is responsible for what activity
What are the time frames
Where are the resources
Therefore the municipal IDP
Must be fully participatory
Cannot be led by an external consultant or 1 official or
individual
Cannot be driven in isolation of municipal activities
Must consider priorities from the adjoining municipalities
Cannot be dictated to by external service provider
pressures which undermine municipal objectives
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2.2. Phases of IDP
Whilst any planning process generally follows a logical sequence, there
has been an attempt to streamline the phasing of the IDP so that there are
comparable results. This has come about out of experience from previous
plans especially the regional and subregional plans which became difficult
to read with easy understanding.
This is also important because there are many users of IDPs as reference
documents.
Principally the IDP has four distinct phases, namely:
Analysis- this phase is concerned with the existing situation in the
municipal area. Out of this investigation is the
identification of key challenges/ issues
Strategies-This component of planning process is concerned with
determining means towards addressing key challenges. It
further looks at means of integration
Projects-At this point of a planning process concrete and tangible
projects are identified. However these projects should
reinforce the suggested strategies and must also relate to
the core challenges identified in the analysis phase
Integration-This component is concerned with ensuring vertical and
horizontal linkages.
Approval- At this level all organs of the municipality including
stakeholders and councilors must adopt a completed
plan and thereafter forward it to the MEC
The following table provides a summary of key components that must be
addressed in the IDP
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IDP: Phases and planning activities
I Analysis
I/1 Compilation of existing information
I/2 Community and stakeholder level analysis
I/3 Reconciling existing information compilation and community and
stakeholder level Analysis
I/4 Municipality-wide analysis
I/5 Spatial analysis
I/6 Socio-economic/gender differentiation
I/7 Identification of Municipal Priority Issues
I/8 In-depth analysis of Priority Issues: General guidelines
I/9 In-depth analysis of Priority Issues: Sector-specific guidelines
I/10 Consolidation of analysis results
II Strategies
II/1 Vision
II/2 Working Objectives
II/3 Strategic Guidelines (w/r to “dimensions”)
II/4 Defining Resource Frames
II/5 Creating Strategic Alternatives
II/6 Organising District-level Strategy Workshops
II/7 Creating Conditions for Public Debate on Alternatives
II/8 Analysing Alternatives
II/9 Deciding on an Alternatives
II/10 Strategy Design: Sector-specific Guidelines
II/11 Strategy Design: Examples (incl. Water, LED, Rate payment)
II/12 Disaggregation Strategies: From District to Local
III Projects
III/1 Forming “Project Formulation Task Teams”
III/2 Establishing Preliminary Budget Allocations
III/3 Designing Project Proposals
III/4 Target Group Participation in Project Planning
III/5 Involvement of Project Partners
III/6 Sector-specific Guidelines
III/7 Setting Indicators for Objectives
III/8 Project Outputs/Targets/Locations
III/9 Major Activities/Timing/Responsible Agencies
III/10 Cost/Budget Estimates/Source of Finance
IV Integration
IV/1 Screening of Draft Project Proposals and Multi-sectoral Integration: Part 1
IV/2 Multi-sectoral Integration: Part 2
IV/3 Integrated Sector Programmes
IV/4 Financial Plan for Municipalities
IV/5 Capital Investment Programme (all sources of investment)
IV/6 Integrated Spatial Development Framework
IV/7 Integrated LED Programme
IV/8 Integrated Poverty Reduction/Gender Equity Programme
IV/9 Integrated Environmental Programme
IV/10 Institutional Plan
IV/11 Development of Performance Indicators
V Approval
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2.3 This report
This particular report is the consolidation of the various phases of the IDP that
were undertaken.. There are various sources of information that were
pursued in arriving at this consolidated report. These are presented in the
order of their significance (impact) in this study:
Municipal stakeholders and communities
Municipal office (including District office)
Service providers
Current sectoral reports
Previous sub-regional plan (including the regional plan)
Planning programme
MAR 02
AUG 01
MAY 02
NOV 01
OCT 01
DEC 01
APR 02
SEP 01
JAN 02
FEB 02
ACTION
JUN
ESTABLISHMENT PLAN
PHASE 1 DEVELOPMNENT
PESPECTIVE
Council workshop
Broad socio economic analysis
Municipal resource analysis
In depth analysis of priorities /Options
Community workshops
Service provider consultation
IDP representative forum
Finalise phase report & table to council
PHASE 2 DEVELOPMENT
STRTEGIES
Steering committee workshop
Preliminary vision, spatial framework
and strategies
IDP representative forum
Prepare phase report
PHASE 3 PROJECTS
Steering committee
Development of project business
plans, budgets and time frames
Ward workshops
IDP representative forum
Finalize phase report
PHASE 4 ALIGNMENT
Workshop steering committee
Integrated Environmental Programme
Institutional Plan
Development of Performance
Indicators
District /service provider alignment
IDP representative forum
Finalize phase report
PHASE 5 APPROVAL
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3. DISTRICT CONTEXT
Vulamehlo is a local municipality which forms part of Ugu District Municipality
(DC21). The neighbouring municipalities include:
Umzumbe
Umdoni
Durban Unicity and Emkhambathini
Ixopo
These municipalities vary in terms of development challenges but have been
considered as part of this planning process as they could impact or impacted
upon by the planning of this municipality.
As a predominantly rural municipality with severe poverty challenges
Vulamehlo was identified with other similar municipalities within Ugu District
as a Nodal point in terms of ISRDP as shown in map 3 overleaf
4. LOCAL CONTEXT
The study area defined as the Vulamehlo municipality largely comprises of
traditional areas which are more or less in line with the Vulamehlo Regional
Authority (Regional structure for traditional leaders). However there are three
traditional authorities which form part of Umbumbulu Regional authority namely
Thoyana, Maphumulo and Isimahla. Therefore it can be said that the area is
predominantly tribal with common tribal land patterns. There are however few
pockets of privately owned patches of land. The total area measures
approximately 966km² including both traditional and private land. Important river
systems within the area include the Mkomazi, Mpambanyoni and Mtwalume
River systems. The Municipality has ten wards and twenty Councillors.
The topography of the municipality is significantly determined by a series of
major river systems resulting in severely fragmented conditions in the west and
rolling country side in the east. Approximately 30% of the area is estimated to
contain slopes of 1: 3 and steeper. The elevation ranges from sea level in the
east to in the region of 1000m above sea level in the west.
Bio-climatic regions within the Vulamehlo include
Valley thicket, located in the major river valleys,
Coastal hinterland / bushveld, making up the majority of the municipality,
in particular in the severely fragmented conditions,
Short mistbelt grassland, minor areas in the higher elevations,
Afromontane forest, located in inaccessible areas throughout the
municipality.
Refer to map 2.
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5. LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK
The Municipal Systems Act in particular is one piece of legislation that gives local
governments sufficient powers to guide development in their areas of jurisdiction.
This is particularly emphasized in the context of establishment of Integrated
Development Plans.
Chapter 5 of the Municipal Systems Act specifies that each municipal council
must, within a prescribed period after the start of its elected term, adopt a single,
inclusive and strategic plan for the development of the municipality, which
Links, integrates and co-ordinates plans and takes into account proposals
for the development of the municipality
Aligns the resource and capacity of the municipality with the
implementation of the plan
Forms the policy framework and general basis on which annual budgets
must be based,
Is compatible with national and provincial development plans and planning
requirements binding on the municipality in terms of the legislation
The IDP plan supercedes any other plan within the municipal area. However
there are numerous sectoral plans and other acts, which the IDP has to work in
harmony with. In other words, IDP develops in such a way that it encapsulates
the principles of these acts. The table below provides a useful summary for most
legislation, which have direct impact on development.
Legislation Responsible Subject Matter Responsibility Approval
Department
Development DLA Land Development Objectives Municipalities Municipalities &
Facilitation Act, Spatial development MEC
1995 (Act No. 67 Spatial integration
of 1995) Sustainability
Bulk infrastructure planning
Settlement density
Land use control
Development strategies
Administrative structures
Housing delivery
Municipal DPLG. Integrated Development Plans Municipalities Municipalities.
Systems Act (No. Strategic planning MEC Local Govt.
32 of 2000) Multi-sectoral planning, co-ordination & may require
alignment amendment to IDP
Water Services DWAF Water Services Plans Water Water Services
Act, 1997 (Act No. Provision and delivery of water services Services Authorities
108 of 1997) Authorities/Mu
nicipalities
National Land DOT Transport Plans Transport Transport
Transport Public transport plan Authorities Authorities
Transition Act Operational plan Municipalities Municipalities
(Act No. 22 of Integrated transport plan
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2000) Operational plan
National Housing DOH Housing Delivery Plans National & National &
Act, 1997 (Act No. Provision and delivery of housing Provincial Provincial Govt.,
107 of 1997) Govt., Municipalities
Municipalities
Municipal DPLG Municipal establishment and Municipalities N/A
Structures Act, determination of powers and functions of
1998 (Act No. 117 Municipalities
of 1998)
National DEAT Environmental Mgt Plans Certain national Relevant
Environmental Environmental principles departments department or
Management Act Environmental implementation and and each province
(Act No. 107 of management plans province
1998)
National Land Use NDLA Spatial Framework Land Use Mgt Province DLA
Mgt Bill Plans Municipalities Province
KwaZulu-Natal DTLGA Development Plans Municipalities Municipalities
Planning and with sanction of
Development Act, MEC Local Govt.
1998 (Act No. 5 of
1998) (subject to
development
processes around
the National Land
Use Bill)
Public Finance National Economic, efficient & effective Municipalities National &
Management Act Treasury management of public finances Provincial
(Act No. 1 of 1999) Transferred from National or Province to Treasury
& Treasury Municipalities through sound accounting
Regulations and internal control systems
Municipal Finance National Economic, efficient & effective Municipalities Municipal
Management Bill Treasury management of municipal Finances Manager
(2000) through sound accounting and internal MEC Local Govt.
control systems
Property Rating Dpt. of Creation & maintenance of sustainable Municipalities N/A
Bill (2000) Provincial & municipal rates base
Local Govt.
Administrative Dpt. of Justice Fair Administrative Procedures Municipalities N/A
Justice Act (Act
No. 3 of 2000)
Access to Dpt. of Freedom of access to public information Municipalities N/A
Information Act Justice
(Act No. 2 of 2000)
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6. PARTICIPATION PROCESS
What distinguishes the new IDP from the previous municipal plans is,
amongst other things, the role of stakeholders in the preparation of the plan.
Prior to the commencement of the analysis phase, the District municipality
had facilitated a process of preparation of the Process Plan. What the
process plan had sought to achieve included:
Providing a framework for various specialist input in the preparation of
the IDP
Suggesting a programme that would ensure vertical and horizontal
linkages
Identifying in broad terms interest groups and stakeholders who
should be involved in the IDP process as well as their roles and
responsibilities.
Suggesting process time frames
In particular the process plan further introduced options of management of
IDP at a municipal level. To this end the following structures were introduced:
IDP steering committee
IDP representative Forum
Project Task teams
These will be discussed under the next headings.
It must also be highlighted that the District municipality had put a newspaper
advert calling for interested stakeholder groupings and organizations wanting
to participate in the planning process to come forward and enlist with the
municipality. During the gathering of analysis information consultation the
process was pursued at different levels as will be shown below:
6.1. Participation at council level
As an accountable entity the Vulamehlo municipal council ought to decide on
the IDP process as already alluded to. It was therefore agreed that a two day
workshop be held to ensure common level of appreciation of work ahead as
well as agreeing on the process (refer to annexure A ). The workshop was
useful as it laid the foundation of consultation of the role players. Apart from
the general overview of the IDP two specific decision were taken
Consultation should follow municipal ward boundaries. However because
some wards are huge and in many instances divided by naturally inhibiting
features, e.g. mountains and rivers, it was further suggested that in some
wards between 2 to three workshops be held.
It was further resolved that the IDP structures be formally established
(Steering committee and IDP representative forum).
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In the case of the IDP steering committee it was resolved that the
municipal planning sub-committee and the municipal EXCO would
constitute this structure
The municipal manager will perform the function of IDP manager
The councilors would invite members of their ward committees and other
key groupings to attend the next IDP representative forum as it was felt
the newspapers are not accessed by everybody
Furthermore the council agreed on broad developmental priorities based on
previous plans, in particular out of the Interim Integrated Development plan. Also
the vision elements were highlighted.
Vulamehlo Municipal Council
s
Municipal
Manager IDP
(IDP Manager) Representative
IDP Steering Forum
Council
Project, Stakeholder Local
Programme and Structures, Interest Stakeholder
Sectoral Task Groups & Ward Level
Teams Committees
6.2. Participation at Community Level (Local stakeholder & interest groups)
This has been used as principal and more reliable source of information
contained in this report. This was equally a useful interactive process which
was not simply limited to the identification of needs but the following benefits
were realized:
This process provided meaningful opportunity for the council to clarify
competencies and responsibilities. To this end it was clarified where the
service provider fit in, in relation to the municipality.
The councilors were able to provide feedback on current initiative
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The communities got a clearer picture about this council‟s term of office
and what it has identified as its preliminary vision
The following table indicates the Community Participation Programme that was
followed
Ward Numbers. Date Venue Attendance
14 Oct 2001 Odidini Community Hall 66
1
Itshehlophe Primary School 35
13 Oct 2001 Mgendwa Hall 24
2 Inkwali School 36
20 Oct 2001 Isimahla Tribal Court 52
3
Toyana Tribal Court 109
21 Oct 2001 KwaNdaya (Vumelethu)
4 Echobeni (Mphendu School) 35
Echobeni (Sewing Centre)
15 Oct 2001 Dududu – Market (Enkampula) 50
Sanywana School (Mjunundwini)
4, 5, 6 & 7
Sandanolwazi School
Amandlakapheli 78
Lembe Tribal Court 6
Mandlalathi L.P School 35
17 Oct 2001 Esiphephile School 55
KwaMiso C.P School 87
5
19 Oct 2001 Dumisa Community Hall 153
Mayfield 79
8, 9 & 10
Johnny
Braemer 31
The key findings from this process are outlined as part of sectoral analysis below.
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7. INSTITUTIONAL CONTEXT
There are various players involved or who can potentially play an important role
in the future development of Vulamehlo
7.1. The municipal structure
The administration of Vulamehlo Municipality is headed by the Municipal
Manager, Mr. Msizi H Zulu. As head of the Municipality's administration and
accounting officer, the Municipal Manager is responsible and accountable to the
Municipality, to ensure, inter alia, that the Municipality implements plans to
progress towards the social and economic upliftment of local communities and
ensure essential services that are affordable.
Other core responsibilities are:
To, prepare and implement the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and
monitor the progress of implementation.
The management of the Municipality's administration in accordance with
the Municipality Systems Act 2000 and other legislation applicable to the
Municipality.
The Municipal Manager is further assigned as the Accounting Officer of the
Municipality and is therefore responsible for:
All income and expenditure of the Municipality
All assets and liabilities
Compliance with all Municipal finance and other applicable legislation.
Being an emerging Municipality, Vulamehlo has a very basic structure due to lack
of revenue income. This is very alarming as the municipality is faced with
enormous challenge of ensuring delivery to a vast area which has virtually
nothing. However, it hopes to develop into a fully-fledged professional entity
through income generation. Whilst the organogram reflected below is an interim
one the permanent structure will be phased in through a medium and long-term
process.
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MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
20 COUNCILLORS
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
PERSONAL ASSISTANT / TYPIST /
RECEPTIONIST
FINANCE OFFICER ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
FINANCE CLERK
COMMITTEE CLERK
GENERAL WORKER SECURITY
(Where bold represents filled up post as of January 2002).
Whilst this organogram basically has two areas of operation, i.e. financial
services and corporate services the functions of Project Management, PRO,
Community Liaison and fund raising, however, have to be carried as a joint
function of Municipal Manager and Council together with assistance from staff.
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7.2. Political Leadership Structure of the Vulamehlo Municipality
There are twenty Councillors were elected at an inaugural meeting held on 18
December 2000, namely:
CLLR O T NGCAMU CLLR. D MAPHUMULO
CLLR. M F MBELE CLLR. V MEMELA
CLLR. T P PHETHA CLLR. D E MSANI
CLLR. C B MQADI CLLR. F B SHEZI
CLLR. B NGOBESE CLLR W T DUBE
CLLR. B DUMA CLLR Z MAPHUMULO
CLLR. H B GCABA CLLR P MBUTHO
CLLR. S GUMEDE CLLR. T MFEKA
CLLR. I MAJOZI CLLR T N MYEZA
CLLR. Z M MALI CLLR. G NCAYIYA
Emanating from this, a Speaker and another four of the twenty Councillors were
elected to serve on the Executive Committee of the Vulamehlo Municipality with
the following portfolios:
Mayor Cllr. M F Mbele
Deputy Mayor Cllr. T P Phetha
Speaker Cllr, O T Ngcamu
Executive Member Cllr. C B Mqadi
Executive Member Cllr. B Ngobese
In line with the Municipal Structures Act, Vulamehlo local municipality is
represented at a district level by the following councillors:
(i) Cllr. M.F Mbele
(ii) Cllr. F.B Shezi
(iii) Cllr. T. Mfeka
The following Committees were established in terms of the Municipal Structures
Act, which also requires that each of these committees be chaired by an
Executive Member (with the exception of the Speaker). The Mayor , Deputy
Mayor and Speaker are, however, Ex-Officio members of all committees, except
those on which they serve. As Ex-Officio members, however, they do not have
any voting rights whatsoever.
Local Economic Development Committee (LED)
Planning and tender committee
Human resources committee
Audit committee
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7.3. Tribal representation
The issue of representation of traditional leaders at local government is still being
negotiated at national government level. However at local level they continue to
play powerful roles and their status in rural areas is likely to remain in force. It
therefore becomes important that whilst political solution is being muted,
municipalities with a large rural population component (like Vulamehlo) should
find locally negotiated means for open communication with traditional leaders so
that there is co-operation in development delivery.
Within Vulamehlo municipality, there are two relevant distinct Regional
Authorities (amakhosi umbrella structures), namely Umbumbulu and Vulamehlo
Regional Authorities.
Within Umbumbulu Regional Authority there are only three tribal authorities
which are part of this municipality. On the other hand Vulamehlo Regional
authority has 11 tribal authorities which are part of this municipality as shown in
the following table.
Regional authority Relevant tribal Responsible Inkosi
authority within
Vulamehlo
Vulamehlo Lembe Inkosi L.G Mbhele
Qiko Inkosi Bele
Dumisa (Emandleni) Inkosi F. Duma
Dumisa (Izimpethu Inkosi Duma
Zendlovu)
Cele Inkosi Cele
Zembeni Inkosi Mqadi
Nyuswa Inkosi Ngcobo
Umbumbulu Isimahla Inkosi Mkhize
Thoyana Inkosi M.W Hlengwa
Maphumulo Inkosi Maphumulo
Refer to map showing tribal areas and wards
7.4. Other interest groups
Whilst Vulamehlo municipality commands ultimate responsibility in the
development of areas within its boundaries, there are a number of role players
whose participation will be critical.
These include:
A number of ward development structures
Non-government organizations
Religious organizations
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Organized formal and informal; business
Gender / age / programme based organizations
Service providers
Government departments
Farmers
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8. DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
The 1996 census information was used for demographic information of
Vulamehlo. The social profile of the community is analysed in terms of the
population size, age, gender and level of education.
The total number of the population of the area is estimated at 102 232
people as per the 1996 Census data. The area can be generally defined
as a Black African settlement since they comprise 98.9% of the whole
population, 0.2% Coloureds, 0.2% Indians, 0.3% Whites and 0.4% elected
not to disclose their race.
8.1. Gender and Race
As a common trend in rural areas gender composition is mainly dominated
by females and Vulamehlo is no exception. Table 1 below details the
figures.
Table 1 Gender
1 Gender
Number Percentage
Males 49 072 52%
Females 53 160 48%
Total 102 232 100 %
8.2. Age Structure of the Population
The community is comprised of 55% of children below the age of 15
years, accommodating crèche and school-going age groups, 20% youth
comprising of people between 20 and 35 years, 20% middle age group i.e.
people between 35 and 65 years and 5% of people over 65 eligible for
pension grant. It is evident from these figures that the majority of the
population is youthful in nature, given high figures of the potential labour
base.
Table 2: Age
Age Number Percentage
0-15 56 228 55%
20-35 20 446 20%
35-65 20 446 20%
> 65 5 112 5%
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Total 102 232 100%
8.3 Development Implications
The large percentage (55%) of school-going age group exert a demand for youth
development facilities, i.e. educational facilities, recreational facilities etc. This
figure also indicates a high dependency ratio, which puts pressure on
households for more innovative income generating and survival strategies. The
age group between 20 and 65 comprises the active labour base, which means a
demand for creation of employment opportunities.
The general lack of social infrastructure in traditional areas compels the youth to
move into urban areas for better education and employment opportunities. This
situation tends to leave elder people without proper care, and this means a need
for welfare and old-age facilities.
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9. ECONOMIC PROFILE
9.1. Employment Status
Of the total population Census Data (1996) indicates that about 6.7% is
employed, 9.9% is unemployed, 0.1% who do not want to work, and 0.3%
who did not specify their employment status. The remainder of the
population (83%) comprises of children below 15 years, students and
pensioners. These figures suggest that there are high unemployment
levels within the area, they are however low if compared to other rural
areas. There is a highly likelihood that the majority of those employed are
employed in low paying jobs given low education levels prevailing within
the area.
The area can thus be characterised with high dependency level given the
low employment figures compared to the huge presence of the potential
labour force and children (42.6%) below 15 years. It is inevitable that
some of the households are dependent on pension and disability grants.
This source of income from grants is negligible, because only about 5% of
the population receive these grants.
High level of unemployment is typical of most traditional areas, which are
a direct consequence of past practices of unequal development. This
state of affairs renders Vulamehhlo as a base for cheap labour. Low
education levels further worsen the situation, as a result of limited capacity
to compete effectively for employment.
9.2. Households Income
Out of 16 953 households only 17.6% have no household income, 63%
have annual income below R 18 000, 8.1% have income between R 18
001 and R 72 000. 0.8% households are accumulating annual income
between R 72 001 and R 132 000, 0.3% households accumulate income
over R 132 000. Approximately 10.2% households did not specify their
income. These figures are indicative of a low household income bracket
within the community.
These figures indicate low households‟ income given high dependency
ratios. Low incomes determine the level of affordability for the community
in acquiring and paying for services rendered. Household‟s income
generally determines the educational investment a household can afford
for its children.
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Table 4: Households’ Income Categories
Income Ranges Number Percentage
None 2 992 17.6%
Under R 18 000 10 677 63%
R 18 001 – R 72 000 1 373 8.1%
R 72 001 – R132 000 129 0.8%
Over R 132 000 53 0.3%
Not Applicable 5 0.0%
Unspecified 1 724 10.2%
Total 16 953 100%
9.3. Types of activities
In terms of Local Economic Development (LED) taxi operations, general
dealership, taverns and spaza shops are the dominant activities. There
are also commercial farmers involved in sugar cane and timber
plantations. Bulk of Small-scale sugar cane growers within the study area
are located around the main centres (Dududu, Kenterton, Mfume).
Lack of economic infrastructure within the Municipality has seen most
people spending their monies outside of the Municipal area. The most
benefiting areas are Umzinto, Durban and Highflats /Ixopo. Lack of
infrastructure limits development of the economic base due to poor road
linkages in and around the municipal area. As a result where potential
exists capital investment on establishing the necessary infrastructure
outweighs the investment returns.
9.4. Sources of income
Agricultural activities i.e. sugar cane and timber plantations provide
employment to local communities, although limited and seasonal. Some
members of the community derive their income from taxi and bus
operations in the form of drivers and operators. Taxi and bus operations
also provide limited employment opportunities given the slow business in
rural areas.
The major source of income is derived from government institutions e.g.
schools, clinics, magisterial offices, etc. While the public sector provides a
huge percentage of employment, it will not be surprising to find that most
people working in government institutions are mainly from outside of the
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municipal area, given the prevailing low educational levels within the
municipal community.
Another segment of the community derive their income working as migrant
labourers in the established towns and cities outside of the municipal
boundaries. These towns and cities include Umzinto/ Scottburgh;
Amanzimtoti; Durban; Isipingo; Ixopo; Port Shepstone etc. Others work as
far away as Johannesburg.
Local Economic Development is one of the priority issues in the central
government development strategies. The progress in implementing Local
Economic Development initiatives is however hampered by lack of trained
Local Economic Development champions as well as funding of such
initiatives. The service backlogs in most parts of the country has shifted
the focus away from local economic development towards service
provision and the development of infrastructure.
The sparse settlement patterns of Vulamehlo municipality and absence of
major economic centers has seen very little development in the informal
economy. This situation can be attributed to lack of access to capital as
well as inadequate skills. This necessitates the empowering of
communities with the skills in order to ensure that local economy is
sustainable. External agencies may also help in stimulating local
economic initiatives.
Local economic development within Vulamehlo Municipality will require,
like elsewhere in the country, government intervention in the form of
facilitation, support and funding. Both National government and the
District municipality have an important role to play in the successful
implementation of local economic development initiatives. Establishment
of urban-rural economic linkages needs to be encouraged and in the
context of Vulamehlo Municipality, this should mean links between
traditional areas and the coastal areas including adjacent towns and cities.
This can be partly achieved by linking established tourism destinations
within coastal areas and untapped cultural and/or eco-tourism
opportunities within traditional areas. These linkages will inevitably
stimulate small business development that may result in the development
of small rural towns, which will in turn provide sufficient thresholds for
further development.
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10. ELECTRICITY
The demarcation process has seen the Vulamehlo Municipality being
serviced by both Durban Electricity and Eskom (whose local offices are in
Park Rynnie). Durban Electricity services mainly northern wards, which were
under the then Umbumbulu Sub-region of Ilembe Regional Council, more
specifically wards 1 and 2. The remainder of the wards are serviced by
Eskom. The census information (1996) indicates that Vulamehlo Municipality
is experiencing huge backlogs in electrical supply. Those areas deep inland
from the coast and which are located further from major traffic routes that
record higher backlog figures.
Eskom has no existing reticulation plan for Vulamehlo Municipality. It is
understood that they are in the process of compilingan electrification plan for
the entire municipal area. This will assist with the finalization of financial
commitments for the Vulamehlo Municipality in the next financial year.
Problematic Issues
There is quite a range of problems being experienced because of lack of
electricity in some sections of the municipality.
The schools cannot offer science and technical subjects due to lack of
electrical supply for experimental and laboratory apparatus. Mugging
incidents have been reported due to lack of street lighting at night.
Detailed Description of the Problems
Specific problems relating to Snakebites in the remotest of areas inland,
mainly within ward 5 areas of KwaQiko and KwaLembe Tribal areas were
reported by the community. This happens when residents fetch firewood.
While all community groupings are affected, the women and children are the
most affected due to the traditional arrangement, which compels women and
children to collect wood.
Causing factors that contribute to the problem
A huge segment of the community is too poor (unemployed) to afford
the „luxury‟ of gas and paraffin.
Lack of shopping facilities, within close proximity, that will readily
provide other alternative fuel from wood.
Lack of funding for reticulation from the service providers
Lack of uniform response from potential applicants
Effects or consequences of the problems
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Most young people move to the cities for better living and employment
opportunities, which leaves older people without the necessary care
The children have limited career paths, since the existing schools have
limited curriculum due to lack of electrical power
Embittered communities over uneven supply of electricity
Useful potentials/ resources
Eskom is embarking on formulating an electrification plan for the whole
municipality in order to adequately respond to the problems
Concerted response from community groups where the necessary
thresholds are required for reticulation.
The following table indicates magnitude of the shortfall in electricity supply. It
must be noted that the community names used indicate a broader radius :
Ward Area Existing Situation
Ward 1 Odidini A portion of the area has electricity, the remainder of the area was
however not reticulated due to Eskom running out of funds. The
prospective applicants were subsequently refunded.
Itshehlophe This area is reticulated
St. Teressa This area is also reticulated
Ward 2 Fakazi/Mgendwa These areas have electricity and they are supplied by Durban
Electricity.
Inkwali A portion of the area is reticulated. The reticulation was not completed
due to poor response from some of the residents in satisfying the
required threshold.
Ward 3 EThenjane These areas have no electricity, with the exception of few individuals
Ngonono who paid sizeable sums of money for individual connections.
EMatsheketsheni
Madundubala
Toyana The area is serviced by both Durban Electricity and Eskom.
Reticulation of the area is not complete.
Ward 4 ENkampula There is no electrical reticulation within S‟kebheni. The community has
S‟kebheni not made any attempts relating to this matter.
Ward 4, 6 Khakhama The entire ward has no electricity.
&7 Ntontonto
Mistake Farm
Amahwaqa Portions of the area are reticulated.
Bhewula There were 20 pilot connections for a meter system. There has been no
follow up and response.
A map for the reticulation of the area was not finalised.
Eskom representatives indicated that the card system would not be
implemented.
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Mjunundwini Some portions of the area have electricity. Eskom has been
approached regarding the completion of the whole area.
Vulindlela
Ward 5 Amandlakapheli, These areas have no electricity at all.
Lembe Tribal Court
area
Mandlalathi
Esiphephile The area has no electrical reticulation
(Mkhunya)
KwaMiso - Ngodini Reticulation available targets Sivelile High School only.
Wards 8, Dumisa Reticulation is feeding commercial farmers only, and Siphapheme
&9 School
Ward 10 Mayfield and There is no electricity except the lines supplying commercial farmers
KwaMbungulu
Braemer Like other areas around Dumisa area, electricity only targets farm
Mahlathini owners
Mpophomeni
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11. WATER
Problem statement
Since many years ago most municipal wards have been affected by diseases
associated with lack of clean drinking water , e.g cholera and other skin
related problems. Members of the community travel long distances to draw
water from rivers and the streams. During the investigation it also came out
that elderly people who live by themselves have to hire private people to
collect water from the main points. Some community members are involved
in community gardens projects and they have no access to water for irrigation
purposes, which limits their production levels.
Detailed Description of the Problems
Like in most traditional areas, women and children are the most affected by
the unavailability of reliable water resources. People further inland, mainly
those along major river systems are the most affected by diseases. About
80% of the area has no reliable and safe water sources. This situation
compels people to consciously draw water in places where it is apparent that
they are unhygienic due to lack of alternative sources.
Causing factors that contribute to the problem
Lack of health facilities also contributes in the spreading of preventable
diseases.
Inadequate deployment of Community Health Workers limits
community education about sanitation measures and on controlling the
spread of cholera.
Human excrement due to lack of toilet facilities pollutes water
Crossing (drinking) animals, waste also contribute to water pollution
Effects or consequences of the problems
In the recent months high reported incidents of cholera victims.
Lack of health facilities and medication within available health facilities
compels people to utilize health institutions outside of the municipal
jurisdiction, thereby incurring huge travel costs.
The already overloaded community health workers become inundated
with cholera victims.
Useful potentials/ resources
Ugu District Council as an accredited Water Services Authority
together with DWAF are busy formulating a water plan aimed at
incorporating former Umbumbulu areas within the water provision
programme.
Department of Environmental Health may assist on sanitation
education within the municipality.
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Specific information gathered from the local communities during the
investigation is summarized as follows:
Ward Area Existing Situation
No.
Ward 1 Odidini A portion of the area has water and Umgeni Water ran out of
funds before reticulation was completed. The applicants were
subsequently refunded. The meters are located a further
distance from the households.
Itshehlophe There is no water reticulation in the area. The community is
currently drawing water from springs and rivers
St. Teressa This area is reticulated with water.
Ward 2 Fakazi/Mgendwa The area is reticulated with water mains. Most of the households
have water on site, with a small percentage of households who
cannot afford individual house connections. This group of people
draws water from streams and rivers or draw water from their
neighbours who have tap water on site.
Inkwali The area has no proper hygienic water. The community is
currently drawing water from rivers and streams.
Ward 3 EThenjane These areas are currently serviced by boreholes, which were
Ngonono described to be inadequate by the community.
EMatsheketsheni
Madundubala
Toyana A portion of the area is reticulated. The community however
complains about location of meters, which are prone to theft and
vandalism. Attempts are being made by Umgeni to resolve the
problem. Nkangala is serviced by boreholes most of which are
however damaged.
Ward 4 ENkampula The community is drawing water from Umkomaas River.
S‟kebheni
Ward 5 Amandlakapheli, These areas draw water from streams and rivers i.e. mainly
Lembe Tribal Court Mkhomazi.River and Mandlalathi Stream. There is however a
area proposed reservoir over Intabamsila Mountain that will service
Mandlalathi Ilembe Tribal areas. DWAF is earmarked to fund the project.
Esiphephile The area is not reticulated. The community is currently drawing
(Mkhunya) water from rivers and streams.
KwaMiso - Ngodini Water is supplied by boreholes though were found to be
inadequate. Some of the boreholes area damaged and they are
not maintained. Other community members draw water from
streams, which make the community susceptible to cholera.
Ward Khakhama There is no water in the area.
4,6 & 7 Ntontonto The existing boreholes are malfunctioning, making it difficult for
Mistake Farm the community to have access to clean, unpolluted water.
Amahwaqa Boreholes service the area.
Bhewula There are tough stand pipes.
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Mjunundwini Water tanks currently supply the area, depending on the amount
of rainfall received.
Communal standpipes are supplied by Ungwe river
There are however no household taps.
Vulindlela
Wards Dumisa The area is serviced by boreholes, but as in most areas they are
8, & 9 practically damaged. There is however a water provision project
underway that is to be supplied by DWAF-Ugu Water Services.
The community indicated that the proposed scheme is long
overdue.
Ward 10 Mayfield and These areas are serviced by boreholes, which area also
KwaMbungulu damaged. As a result the community is drawing water from
streams.
Braemer These areas are also serviced by boreholes, which the
Mahlathini community felt that they are not evenly distributed. A water
Mpophomeni project for the Braemer area is underway. The project is busy
constructing reservoirs.
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12. ROADS
Problematic Issues
Certain areas do not have public transport in the form of taxis and buses due
to poor road conditions. Communities have to take circuitous routes, which
are costly in order to reach nearby areas due to natural barriers in the form of
mountains and major river systems. Social facilities are not adequately used
due to these barriers. Certain human daily activities are affected when it is
raining, due to inaccessibility of roads when it is raining.
Detailed Description of the Problems
These problems tend to affect the huge segment of the community, more
specifically those inland.
Causing factors that contribute to the problem
The rugged topography and major river systems are major obstacles in
the development of road network systems within the municipality.
Lack of clarity regarding the roles of Transport Fora in the upgrading
and establishment of new roads.
The disperse settlement patterns and households located in steep
areas also raise questions of utility of the road regarding the number of
people serviced.
Effects or consequences of the problems
Employed people relocate closer to their places of work where they
can find reliable transport. This situation has its own social problems
as in most cases these “breadwinners” engage in new lifestyles,
extramarital affairs thereby increasing chances of socially transmitted
diseases, splitting families, etc.
Ambulance services are not available in most areas due to poor road
conditions. Hiring of private vehicles at high costs to health institutions
also contributes to the problems experienced by communities.
It is reported that there have been high incidents of drowning where
people attempt to cross flooding rivers due to lack of bridges.
Poor road conditions also limit economic activities of those community
groupings which need to transport their products to various markets.
Useful potentials/ resources
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport responsible for Ugu
District Council has recently finalized a transport plan for the entire
district. (Any budget commitments)
The roads within the municipal area are of a gravel nature and they are
generally inaccessible when it is raining. Provincial road from Umzinto to
Ixopo and P77 from Scottburgh up to Dududu centre are the only tarred
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roads. While the municipal area is endowed with major river systems and
mountainous landscapes, the same are a limitation, due to poor linkages in
and around the municipal area.
The existing road systems are not interlinked, due to rugged landscape or
lack of bridges over the rivers. This results to poor utilization of existing social
infrastructure, since some of the facilities require that the community take
circuitous routes to reach these facilities. Poor road conditions in certain
instances are responsible for lack of means of transport to nearest facilities,
thereby compelling the community to utilize distant facilities as a result of their
accessibility with reliable public transport. Poor road conditions are also
responsible for high taxi fares. Maintenance of vehicles is costly on poor
roads. Although transport fora exist in most areas, they have very limited
leverage in road related matters, mainly in road maintenance and in new
roads.
Most of the access roads jutting out from the main road systems are also in
poor condition. Most of these access roads are leading to community
facilities, e.g. schools, clinics, halls etc.
The Department of Transport for KwaZulu Natal is currently finalizing a road
plan for the entire DC 21 for the purposes of allocating funds within the
2001/02 budget.
The following table details road related problems within the wards:
Ward No. Area Existing Situation
Ward1 Odidini The main and access roads are in a bad state and they are not
maintained. There is no link road between Mfume and Odidini
areas.
Itshehlophe Main and access roads are in poor conditions. These poor road
conditions have an impact in the availability of public transport
(taxis). The community has to travel long distances in order to board
taxis.
St. Teressa The off route from D992 to St.Teressa church is in poor condition.
This road is a spine road servicing the area.
Ward 2 Fakazi/Mgendwa The area is serviced by a major spine road (D1060) off provincial
road R603. R603 forms a north-south linkage between N2 and N3
national roads. This road (D1060) is however inaccessible when it is
raining. Although the road is maintained by the Department of
Transport, the community feels that this is not enough.
Access roads, mainly to the schools are not maintained.
There is no link between Nkwali and Mgendwa/Fakazi areas, since
Lovu River serves as a natural barrier to these Ward 2 areas. There
is no linkage between Itshehlophe (Ward 1) and Mgendwa/Fakazi
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(Ward 2) areas.
Inkwali The main and access roads are inaccessible when it is raining. Poor
road conditions have a direct impact in high taxi fares.
Although a Transport Forum exists, it fails to respond adequately to
road related problems.
Ward 3 EThenjane The community complained that the roads within the area are in a
Ngonono bad state and are inaccessible when it is raining.
EMatsheketsheni
Madundubala
Toyana The main road P728 is in a poor state as a high activity road.
Access roads also need to be upgraded. There is no link road
between Toyana/Isimahla areas with Dududu areas.
Ward 4 ENkampula Ezibukweni Cross can be used to relate or communicate with other
S‟kebheni places, mainly with Umkomaas. D1068 was found to be limiting
access to Vulindlela, more on the cutting of edges, this also include
Ndlovu Road. There is however a need to widen the river or build a
bridge to reduce drowning cases. A need for a bridge was identified
at LwaLembe and So
Ward 5 Amandlakapheli The main road servicing these areas is in good condition. Only the
(Ntshaseni), Lembe access roads are in poor conditions. There is however no linkage
Tribal Court area between these areas and Mkhunya areas, which also form part of
Mandlalathi Ward 5. There is no link between Ntshaseni and Shiyampahla areas
within iNdlovu.
Esiphephile The area is serviced by P77 which is in poor condition. There is no
(Mkhunya) link road between Siphephile and KwaQiko areas.
KwaMiso - Ngodini Ngodini is also serviced by P77. The community complained that
the maintenance of this road ends around Dududu areas. There is
no link between Ngodini and Mphambanyoni areas. There is no link
road between Mkhunya and Ntshaseni areas.
Ward 4, 6 Khakhama The road V0 29 is in a poor condition. and needs to be upgraded.
&7 Ntontonto
Mistake Farm
Amahwaqa The area is serviced by P77 which is the only main road.
Bhewula This road allows access to the schools which are close-by.
There is no pedestrian access road.
This poor road condition hinders access in areas like Itshenkombo to
Bhewula and Mkumbane.
Mjunundwini
Vulindlela The existing roads in the area need maintenance.
Wards 8, & Dumisa Dumisa area is serviced by R617. Access roads are however in
9 poor conditions.
Ward 10 Mayfield and D307 serves as a main road to the area although its condition is
KwaMbungulu poor. Access road are poor to non-existent.
Braemer Main roads are in poor condition, more specifically the Mahlathini
Mahlathini Road. Umzinto River also limits movement in and around Braemer
Mpophomeni areas.
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13. HEALTH
Vulamehlo Municipality is presently serviced by two (2) health institutions i.e.
G.J. Crookes and Prince Mshiyeni Hospitals. Prince Mshiyeni Hospital
services predominantly former Umbumbulu Sub-region areas. These
institutions are responsible for the deployment of community health workers
and mobile clinic services. They also accept referrals from the existing clinics
within the municipal area.
The Municipality generally lacks health services. The provision of clinics is
very poor. Where clinics are available they are characterized with limited
hours of operation, poor service due to lack of medication, uneven distribution
(location) and poor to non-existent accessibility. Poor accessibility has
resulted to some communities preferring to use clinics outside of the
municipal boundary.
Mobile clinics are however available in certain areas, although their service is
poor. They generally lack medication and in certain instances their visits
become irregular especially on rainy days.
Ambulance service is not available to the more inland areas of the
municipality.
Almost all the wards have community health workers who are deployed both
by the two mentioned hospitals. Given the traditional settlement pattern of
these areas, each iNduna is allocated one community health worker. The
community health workers have to cover vast areas. This situation leaves
other households without the benefit of the services provided. In certain
areas the community health workers utilize the prescribed list of households
to be covered. In the discussions with the community it became apparent that
there is a need for the increase of community health workers.
Vulamehlo Municipality falls under Ugu North Health Sub-District together
with Umdoni (KZ212) and Umzumbe (KZ213) municipalities.
The mobile clinics operating within these municipalities have a budget
allocation of R 2 567 000 for 2001/2002 and 2 758 000 for 2002/2003. This in
effect means that the IDP would only influence 2003/2004 budget allocations.
Problematic Issues
One of the biggest problem in this regard is the lack of health facilities.
Patients travel long distances to local health facilities, which lack medication.
The distant location of available health clinics and ambulance services has
had an impact in the high incidents of people dying before they can receive
professional medical treatment. Where health facilities are available, they lack
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medication and end their services before noon. People who suffer from
chronic illnesses, mainly pensioners, have to travel costly distances to
hospitals for their ongoing medical supplies. People have to wait about three
weeks for the mobile service, which also lacks medication.
Detailed Description of the Problems
The elderly people, women and children are the most affected. Pregnant
women are the ones who feel the brunt of health facilities shortages i.e.
during pregnancy and after giving birth (vaccination).
Causing factors that contribute to the problem
Lack of safe and hygienic water.
Lack of educational programmes aimed at creating awareness about
the importance of hygiene.
High illiteracy levels also limit the ability of people in absorbing new
ideas and their readiness in accepting change.
Poor state of health facilities within the district.
Shortages of staff and appropriate medication.
Poor infrastructure (roads, access, etc.)
Effects or consequences of the problems
High cholera statistical figures.
More demand for health services within already over-crowded health
institutions.
Useful potentials/ resources
Upgrading of Dududu Clinic as a 24 Hour polyclinic
Introduction of health educational programmes by the Department of
Environmental Health.
Swift introduction of water provision in areas heavily affected by
Cholera
Higher allocation of funding to DWAF Sanitation Programme.
Ward Area Existing Situation
No.
Ward 1 Odidini The area has a health centre within Odidini which serves as a
base for a mobile clinic which visits the area only once a
month. Like other mobile clinics within the municipality it
lacks medicinal support.
The community is generally uninformed about HIV/Aids
epidemic.
Itshehlophe A mobile clinic visits the area only once a month. The service is
generally poor as it is prevalent in most clinics of this nature.
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St. Teressa
Ward 2 Fakazi/Mgendwa There is no health service within the area, the community utilizes
health services outside of the area, more specifically Illovo Clinic.
The Nkwali Clinic, which is located in Ward 2 is not used by these
communities. Lovu River is a natural barrier to Nkwali Clinic,
since the community has to take circuitous routes to reach the
clinic.
The community receives mobile clinic service once a month from
Prince Mshiyeni Hospital. It however lacks medicinal support.
The area is also serviced by three (3) newly introduced health
workers. They work according to a prescribed list of 100
households, which leaves other households without the service.
The community is generally unaware of the services offered by
the health workers.
Inkwali The area is serviced by Nkwali Clinic. No issues were raised by
the community on health related matters.
Ward 3 EThenjane There is a mobile clinic that visits the area only once a month,
Ngonono which like other mobile facilities offers poor service due to lack of
EMatsheketsheni medicinal support, and its frequency in visiting the area.
Madundubala
Toyana This area is serviced by Mfume Clinic, and community was
concerned about its hours of operation.
Ward 4 ENkampula There are no clinics except at Ngilanyoni.
S'kebheni The Baniyena community require a clinic to service the area.
There are no health workers.
The community make use of health workers from G J Crookes
Hospital.
Ward 7 Khakhama
Ntontonto
Mistake Farm
Amahwaqa The community make use of Dududu clinic for health services
Bhewula since there is none in the area. There are no mobile clinics,
although the request for the service was submitted a long time
ago, but no response was received.
Ward 5 Amandlakapheli Ntshaseni area has no health services at all with the exception of
(Ntshaseni), Lembe Mandlalathi which receives a mobile service once a month. The
Tribal Court area community is presently utilizing Dududu Clinic.
Mandlalathi
There is no ambulance service, the community pays
approximately R400 to hire private vehicles in order to transport
patients to Scottburgh hospital in emergency situations.
Esiphephile The nearest clinic is Sangcwaba Clinic, however lack of transport
(Mkhunya) , has resulted to the community preferring to use Dududu Clinic,
due to availability of regular transport.
The area is also serviced by a mobile clinic with its typical poor
service.
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There is only one (1) community health worker per each induna
area.
KwaMiso - Ngodini This community also utilizes Dududu Clinic. There is poor
ambulance response on emergencies.
Wards 8, Dumisa The community utilizes Umzinto clinic, since there is no clinic
&9 within the area. A mobile clinic also services the area, although it
provides a poor service.
Ward 10 Mayfield and The KwaMbungulu and Mayfield residents utilize Umzinto, which
KwaMbungulu has transport cost implications.
A mobile clinic from Scottburgh services these areas and it
comes only once a month. Like all other mobile services
elsewhere, it is characterized by poor service due to lack of
medicinal support and its frequency in visiting the areas.
There are communities health workers for these areas, although
the community felt that they are inadequate.
Braemer Braemer is serviced by a private clinic.
Mahlathini
Mpophomeni
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14. EDUCATION
Statistical data (1996 census) indicates that 29 043 people received no
schooling, 38 115 people are in possession of primary education, 15 927
people have reached a secondary level and 2 797 people have matric
certificates. Only 421 people have post matric qualifications. Only 2347
elected not to specify their education level. These educational levels
indicate that literacy level of Vulamehlo is relatively moderate, since the
figures indicate that only 53.5% of the total population is functionally
literate.
It has to be understood that the low level of education serves as a serious
limitation to any community. Not only does it limit their potential to
compete effectively for employment in the formal sector, but it also forces
people to low paying jobs.
Level of Education
Education Number Percentage
Primary 38 115 64%
Secondary 15 927 26%
Matric 2 797 5%
Post Matric 421 1%
Unspecified 2 347 4%
Total 59 607 100%
Low education levels may be attributed to some members who were
forced by their household socio-economic pressures to leave school early
in order to engage in household economic or survival activities.
The municipal area generally lacks schooling facilities. It emerged from
the community workshops that there is shortage of primary schools and
secondary schools. The existing schools are characterized with lack of
electricity, water, sanitation and security. Most of the schools are in dire
need for maintenance, others require complete refurbishment. These
schools do not offer technical or science subjects. Ubuhlebogu Training
Centre within KwaQiko Tribal area is the only tertiary institution within the
municipality serving as a satellite wing for Umlazi Technical College.
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Problematic Issues
Existing schools do not offer up to standard science and technical subjects.
School property is continuously vandalized due to lack of security measures.
Most schools lack water and sanitation. Livestock wander into school
premises, as most of the schools are not fenced. Other schools are more of a
hazard to children than an educational asset. Children have to travel long
distances for their primary and secondary education. This situation tends to
lower the morale of children but also they become too exhausted to
concentrate or do their homework thoroughly. School-leavers have to utilize
finishing schools from towns, mainly Durban, similarly with those students
who seek tertiary education. This arrangement continues to perpetuate
disintegration of the necessary bonding of the social fabric. More young
people move to urban areas for better education.
Detailed Description of the Problems
These problems mainly affect young people. Lack of electricity in the schools
also precludes sharing of educational facilities by adults through Adult Basic
Education and Training Programmes. As an illustration, within Braemer
young children have to travel ±6 km for their primary education.
Causing factors that contribute to the problem
Lack of adequate schooling facilities.
Lack of electrical reticulation within municipal areas.
Poor road networking within the municipality
Topographical barriers that limit movement in and around the
municipality
Affordability levels for transport costs
Lack of security
Effects or consequences of the problems
Low educational levels
Low science and technical skills base
Out-migration of youth to urban areas
High unemployment rates
Lack of proper care for elder people (pensioners)
High dependency rates
Employment to low paying jobs/ unavailability of skilled people
Useful potentials/ resources
Eskom social responsibility program
Skills training programme commissioned by the Department of Labour
Fencing of schools
DWAF to help in the provision of water and sanitation through its
various programmes.
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Ward No. Area Existing Situation
Ward 1 Odidini
Itshehlophe Itshehlophe school is in a state of disrepair.
St. Teressa
Ward 2 Fakazi/Mgendwa
Inkwali
The community highlighted the need for the upgrading of
the existing schooling facilities.
Ward 3 EThenjane The community also identified the need for the
Ngonono introduction of Technical and Science subjects in the
EMatsheketsheni schools with the necessary proper facilities.
Madundubala
Toyana The community would like to see the establishment of a
tertiary of satellite institution within the area.
Ward 4 ENkampula The only entry levels in the area are Grades 1 and 2.
ES'kebheni There is no pre-school or crèche facility in the area.
Ward 4,6 & 7 Khakhama
Ntontonto
Mistake Farm
Amahwaqa The existing crèche within the area is too far, children
Bhewula have to travel for almost 1½ hours.
Mjunundwini There is a need for a comprehensive high school in the
area.
The establishment of a technical institution was also
identified.
Vulindlela Vulindlela needs to implement the new education system
(OBE).
Some schools require renovation e.g. Nhlanhlweni.
Various letters have been submitted to the Department of
Education and Culture regarding this matter, but to no
avail.
Ward 5 Amandlakapheli A need for a high school within Mandlakapheli was
(Ntshaseni), Lembe identified.
Tribal Court area
Mandlalathi Improvement of Amandlalathi School
Esiphephile The existing schooling facilities especially eSiphephile
(Mkhunya) School lacks water, security, sanitation and fencing.
KwaMiso - Ngodini
Wards 8, & 9 Dumisa The existing schools are not electrified, with the exception
of Siphapheme School.
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Ward 10 Mayfield and The community identified the need for the introduction of
KwaMbungulu Adult Based Education programme.
There is a need for the establishment of a high school
close to Himmelburg School.
Braemer A primary school was identified for Mvrokwe area and a
Mahlathini high school within Braemer. The community also identified
Mpophomeni the need for the upgrading of Braemer. The community
also identified the need for the upgrading of Braemer
school into a high school.
Braemer Centre was identified as a strategic location for a
Skills Training Centre and a library
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15. RECREATIONAL
Problematic Issues
The youth have no places for recreational activities. Abuse of alcohol and
other drug substances by the youth are major problems within the
municipality. Lack of recreational facilities entrench the culture of soccer as
the only sport for African communities. This is based on the existence of
informal soccer-fields as the only sporting option.
Detailed Description of the Problems
Lack of recreational facilities is spread across the municipal wards.
Causing factors that contribute to the problem
Topographical constraints
Focus is more on the provision of infrastructural services
Effects or consequences of the problems
Increase of crime levels.
Slow progress in youth development
Lack of diversified sporting activities
Useful potentials/ resources
Department of Public Works through its Community Based Public
Works Programme
Ugu District Council
Upgrading and sharing of existing sportsfields
As alluded to above, soccerfields in bushy and steep areas are the only
symbols of recreational facilities. These soccerfields were developed by
communities, which is an indication of the existing backlog in recreational
facilities. Although the communities indicate their interest in ensuring that the
youth participate in sporting activities, there is however a need for the
diversification of sports activities, as opposed to soccer being the only sport.
Ward No. Area Existing Situation Suggested
Ward 1 Odidini Existing soccerfields are in Establishment of a sportsfield that will
need of upgrading. accommodate various sporting activities
was identified.
Itshehlophe Existing sports facilities are The community identified the upgrading of
of an informal nature. the existing sports facilities.
St. Teressa
Ward 2 Fakazi/Mgendwa
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Inkwali The area is presently The community identified the upgrading of
utilizing the informal Mashiwase soccerfield and the
Mashiwase soccerfield. establishment of a sportsfield within Nkwali
area.
Ward 3 EThenjane The only sport facility is There is a need for the upgrading of the
Ngonono within eMatsheketsheni existing sportsfield in eMatsheketshekeni.
EMatsheketsheni The community could not agree on the
Madundubala suitable place for a high order facility of this
nature. The community was split between
eThenjane and Madundubala areas.
Toyana The informal sportsfields A need for the establishment of a higher
are within Nkangala and order sportsfield was identified, that will
Mfume include lighting and grandstands. Other
sportsfields including Nkangala and Mfume
need to be upgraded. A multi-purpose
facility was also proposed that would
accommodate various sporting activities.
Ward 4 ENkampula The existing sportsfields These sportsfields need to be opened up
ES'kebheni are at S'kebheni and widened.
Ward 4,6 Khakhama There are no sportsfields in
&7 Ntontonto the area.
Mistake Farm
Amahwaqa There is an existing The existing sportsfield requires upgrading
Bhewula sportsfield at Phindavele Adjudication in the area is required.
The project for the
upgrading of the
sportsground is incomplete.
A sum of R105 000.00 was
received.
Mjunundwini There is an existing The existing sportsfield requires an
sportsfield which is in a upgrade.
poor condition
Vulindlela A letter was submitted to
the Tribal Authority for the
site proposed / suggested
for this purpose.
Ward 5 Amandlakapheli There is no sports facility A sportsfield facility within eNtshaseni was
(Ntshaseni), within these areas. identified
Lembe Tribal
Court area
Mandlalathi
Esiphephile There is an informal A sportsfield was identified around
(Mkhunya) soccerfield at KwaQumba. Siphephile area. KwaQumba soccerfield
requires upgrading
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KwaMiso - There is also one Upgrading of KwaMiso sportsfield was
Ngodini sportsfield close to identified. It was indicated that
KwaMiso School. Mphambanyoni area was suitable for a
sportsfield facility, and another at
KwaQumba.
Wards 8, Dumisa Kenterton sportsfield is also There is a need for the upgrading of a
&9 shared with the community. sportsfield in Kenterton School.
Ward 10 Mayfield and There is a need for the upgrading of existing
KwaMbungulu The community utilizes soccerfields within the area.
informal sportsfields within
the area
Braemer A sportsfield was identified within
Mahlathini Mahlanyana area.
Mpophomeni
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16. HALLS
In the context of rural areas community centres can be a useful tool to
enhance social sense which is a necessary fundamental in local government
especially where resources are scarce.
Problematic Issues
The community utilizes tribal courts and schools for community gatherings. In
certain instances the community utilizes open veld or gather under the trees
for meetings. Where the venue is a school or a tribal court and the meeting
schedule coincides with emergencies in these facilities, meetings are often
postponed or gatherings take place in an open area. The weather dictates
whether or not the meeting will take place in open field meetings.
Detailed Description of the Problems
About 60% of the municipal wards have no halls or formal community centres.
The only halls within the municipal area are Dumisa Hall, Dududu Hall,
Nkampula Hall, Odidini Farmers Hall, Mgendwa Hall and Toyana Hall. Some
of these halls require proper maintenance and lack other facilities e.g. water,
electricity etc. This clearly indicates the need for social facilities within the
municipality.
Causing factors that contribute to the problem
Lack of maintenance institutional capacity
More focus on infrastructural service provision
Effects or consequences of the problems
Lack of reliable places for community gatherings and activities
Useful potentials/ resources
Ugu District Council
National Department of Public Works: Community Based Public Works
Programme
Ward No. Area Existing Situation Suggested
Ward 1 Odidini The community is presently utilizing The community identified the
the Farmers Hall within Odidini need for the establishment of
centre. This hall is a meeting place Odidini community hall.
for farmers meetings and the
structure and size was built for that
purpose.
Itshehlophe There is presently no hall facility A need for hall facility was
within the area identified for the area.
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St. Teressa The community utilizes the church A need for a community was
for community gatherings identified
Ward 2 Fakazi/Mgendwa There is a community hall that was
constructed by the then Ilembe
Regional council.
Inkwali There is no hall facility within the The area is characterized by a
area. general lack of community
facilities. The community
identified the need for the
clustering of these facilities by
establishing a multi-functional
facility.
Ward 3 EThenjane The community utilizes the tribal
Ngonono Court for community gatherings
EMatsheketsheni
Madundubala
Toyana The community utilizes the Toyana Development of the existing
Tribal Court for community community facility into a multi-
gatherings; the community also have functional centre.
a newly established community hall
to be developed into a multifunctional
centre.
Ward 4 eNkampula The community identified the need
eS'kebheni for the community halls since there
are none within the area.
Ward 4,6 & Khakhama
7 Ntontonto
Mistake Farm
Amahwaqa There are many clubs operating in
Bhewula the existing multipurpose.
Mjundwini
Vulindlela
Ward 5 Amandlakapheli Amandlakapheli and Amandlalathi A multi-functional centre was
(Ntshaseni), Lembe utilize schools and open-air-meetings identified within
Tribal Court area for community gatherings Amandlakapheli.
Mandlalathi
A hall facility was identified
around Amandlalathi School
Esiphephile There is no community facility for The community proposed
(Mkhunya) gathering purposes. The school hall development of KwaQumba
is used for this purpose. area as a multi-functional
facility for various community
activities.
KwaMiso - Ngodini Likewise Ngodini area has no hall A multi-functional hall was
facility, they also use the school for identified within KwaQumba
community gatherings. area. A hall at KwaMqiniseni
within Ngodini requires
refurbishment.
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Wards 8, & Dumisa A community hall exists at A need for the establishment of
9 KwaDumisa. Since the hall has a hall facility within Ethafeni /
numerous incidents of vandalism, the Mqangqala area was identified.
community suggested its conversion
into a clinic.
Ward 10 Mayfield and The Mayfield crèche is used for The community identified the
KwaMbungulu community gatherings. establishment of a hall within
Mayfield close to the existing
Mayfield Crèche.
Braemer These communities utilize the space
Mahlathini within the shopping facility for
Mpophomeni community gatherings.
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17. TELECOMMUNICATION
Problematic Issues
The DECT system (telecommunication equipment using solar power)
provided in a number remote areas is often malfunctioning. Solar panels for
the system are often stolen for use to generate household power. Other
DECT systems are plugged to electrical power, and do not function when
there are power failures. Cellphone network systems are non existent in most
parts of wards.
Detailed Description of the Problems
Inland wards are the most affected by lack of telecommunication services,
especially wards 3, 4 and 5 areas. Some communities still travel more than
10km to reach a public phone.
Causing factors that contribute to the problem
Sparse settlement pattern of the community
Lack of electrical power for the DECT system
General lack of electricity
Crime/ security lacking
Lower tele-densities
Effects or consequences of the problems
The community can not call for help in emergency cases
Useful potentials/ resources
Second Network Operator
Telkom
Connections within nodal areas
SMME
Ward No. Area Existing Situation
Ward 1 Odidini There is no reticulation, however the portion that falls
within Umgungundlovu District Municipality is
reticulated.
Itshehlophe The community is supplied with a DECT System that is
attached to electrical power. When electrical power is
down the telephones do not function. The community
identified the need for a telephone service that would
be independent of the household electrical power.
St. Teressa The area is reticulated.
Ward 2 Fakazi/Mgendwa The area was once reticulated with telephone poles,
however continuous theft of cable wires and the use of
poles as fuel wood have seen the area without any
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telecommunication service.
Inkwali There are no telephone lines.
Ward 3 EThenjane
Ngonono
EMatsheketsheni
Madundubala
Toyana
Ward 4 eNkampula Applications are being made for the reticulation of the
eS'kebheni area.
Ward 7 Khakhama There is no reticulation within the area.
Ntontonto
Mistake Farm
Ward 5 Amandlakapheli These areas lack telephone facilities. There are no
(Ntshaseni), Lembe cellular networks in the area. The DECT system public
Tribal Court area telephone is located within Kweyama Store.
Mandlalathi
Esiphephile There are no telephone facilities at Mkhunya area.
(Mkhunya)
KwaMiso - Ngodini This area generally lacks telephone service.
Wards 8, & 9 Dumisa Telephone lines are mainly along R617.
Ward 10 Mayfield and There is no telephone service within these areas.
KwaMbungulu
Braemer Public telephones are located within Braemer centre.
Mahlathini There are no individual house connections
Mpophomeni
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18. HOUSING
The Department of Housing provides housing opportunities for rural
communities through its rural housing policy. The traditional nature of the
municipal areas makes it possible for Vulamehlo communities to utilize the
benefits provided by the rural housing policy. Subsidies will inevitably assist
in addressing severe service backlogs by providing services and
improvement of housing structures. (How does this work – access to rural
housing fund)
In the past, rural communities were excluded from various forms of housing
grants, which were only available to urban communities. The tenure
arrangement within rural communities provides functional security of tenure to
individuals as opposed to secured land tenure. Lack of legal security of
tenure to rural communities, which serves as the basis for receiving grant
funding in urban housing subsidies, denied rural communities the opportunity
to access housing subsidies.
Rural housing subsidies may be available to people:
Who occupy land by virtue of the tribal customs
Who occupy land on the basis of Permission to Occupy (PTO)
Who have access or use rights covered under the Interim Protection
Act, provided such rights are uncontested.
The rural subsidies may be utilized on a project basis, as opposed to
individual basis, for any purpose which is deemed to be fulfilling the need for
housing development. This includes:
The provision of sanitation facilities;
The provision of infrastructure;
The provision of services; and
Construction or upgrading of dwellings
Through correspondence with the Department of Housing: Office of the Chief
Directorate – Policy, Planning and Legal Service, it was confirmed that there
are no departmentally funded projects within Vulamehlo Municipality. ( a few
under investigation) Current legislation, (National Housing Act 107 of 1997;
Provincial Housing Act 12 of 1998; and Provincial Housing Amendment Act,
Act 8 of 2000), stipulate that all provincial departments prepare multi-year
housing plans. These plans will provide a basis for better decision-making
and seek to direct goal-setting and resource allocation for housing within a
five-year time frame. The Provincial Housing Development Plan are to be
informed by the IDPs of municipalities.
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The conditional grant for the entire KZN Province for the financial year
2001/2002 is R660.9 million. The priorities of the Department for the
2001/2002 financial year are as follows:
Consolidate and finalise existing projects
Accelerate the removal of slums and informal settlements
Extend rural housing development
Concentrate on hostels upgrading
Accelerate resettlement programmes
Move into rental stock
Establish infrastructure and capacity for disaster management
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19. LAND
Land ownership within the municipality is predominantly under Ingonyama
Trust. There are however various pockets that are privately owned and
others that form part of the stateland.
The traditional communities are involved in subsistence farming in the form of
groups and clubs around community gardens. Most of these groups receive
no support in the form of agricultural extension service. The major river
systems provide an opportunity for irrigation systems that may transform the
existing subsistence farming into viable semi-commercial activities. Sugar
cane and timber plantations are the dominant commercial agricultural
activities.
Department of Land Affairs (DLA) through its land reform policies provides
various grants, which provide beneficiaries with secure tenure and
opportunities for individuals or groups to actively participate in commercial
agricultural activities. The District Office for the Department of Land Affairs is
located in Port Shepstone. The DLA has the following programmes:
Land Redistribution
This program is aimed at providing the communities with land both for
residential and productive purposes. The programme provides opportunities
for both urban and rural poor communities. It intends to assist a wide variety
of communities ranging from farm workers, labour tenants including the
emerging farmers. The qualifying beneficiaries are eligible to obtain a
Settlement / land Acquisition Grant up to a maximum of R 16 000.
Communities may acquire land both from the state and from the private
sector. It is important to note that this programme is based on the willing
seller and willing buyer principle.
The information supplied by the Port Shepstone district office indicated that
there are only four (4) land redistribution projects underway.:
(a) Throstle
(b) Wincanton
(c) Thornbury
(d) Invernette
Land Restitution
In terms of the Restitution Programme, up to December 31, 1998, the
restitution claim qualified for investigation by the Commission on Restitution
of Land Rights provided that the claimant was dispossessed of a right in land
or was not paid just and equitable compensation. Restitution can take the
form of:
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restoration of the land from which claimants were dispossessed;
provision of alternative land;
payment of compensation;
alternative relief comprising a combination of the above; or
priority access to government housing and land development programmes
Refer to Annexure F for the number of claims within Vulamehlo
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Land Tenure Reform
Land Tenure Reform provides for various measures to improve and remedy
tenure upgrade problems.
Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development (LRAD)
This programme is aimed at providing grants to previously disadvantaged South
African citizens to access land specifically for agricultural purposes. This is a
joint initiative both by the Departments of Land Affairs and Agriculture.
The DLA provides various financial grants for implementation of the above
programmes:
Settlement/Land Acquisition Grant
Beneficiaries are eligible for a grant to a maximum of R 16 000, for land
acquisition, tenure upgrade, for internal infrastructure, and home improvements.
Settlement Planning Grant
This grant is used to enlist the services of planning professionals or other
professionals, to assist the beneficiaries in preparing project proposals and
settlement plans.
Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development Grant
This grant is based on a minimum own contribution from a beneficiary of R 5
000 (in various forms) which makes a beneficiary to be eligible for a minimum
grant of R 20 000. A sliding scale of grants and own contribution is utilized to
determine the grants.
These grants may be utilized within the context of Vulamehlo Municipality for
housing/settlement purposes. Depending on the needs of various communities
within the Council, these grants may be accessed to cater for different housing
needs.
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20. AGRICULTURE
At 11.3% agriculture made the fourth largest contribution, after manufacturing
(47%), government services (14%) and trade (12.5%), to the GGP of the
Umzinto Magisterial District in 1997 (Urban-Econ, 1999).) Commercial
agriculture in the form of sugar cane and forestry activities, contributing more
than 95% of agricultural GGP, is located primarily in the former Natal districts
and has penetrated the former KwaZulu districts to a limited extent. Given
specifically the issues related to land tenure, limited agricultural investment
has occurred in tribal areas.
Rainfall in the Ugu Region varies from 700mm to 1200mm per annum, while
temperatures range from a mean annual 20°C on the coast to 11°C inland.
The growing season ranges from 160 to 220 days. Soils in the coastal areas
of Vulamehlo are generally weakly developed and of moderate agricultural
potential. Moving more inland, approximately 40 kilometers from the shore,
pockets of high to very high agricultural potential soils are found.
The two major agricultural products are sugar cane and timber.
Limited diversification of the agricultural economy has been
experienced and this should be encouraged. Opportunities for small
scale vegetable production for local markets exist. Such a
production activity will support the policy of establishing service
centers.
Agriculture practices in the form of community gardens in traditional
areas are very vulnerable to failure – especially the ones that are not
irrigated. These activities should be supported as it is viewed as the
basis for the future expansion of commercial agriculture.
Commercial sugar cane agricultural practices are found mainly along
the eastern areas of the Vulamehlo. Although the sugar industry
has been very involved in the establishment of small grower
production the incentives to encourage this type of production has
diminished.
Both the timber and sugar cane industries in Vulamehlo comprise of
three distinctive production systems – private growers, company
land, and small growers.
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Large scale timber growing is taking place in the south-western parts
of Vulamehlo with small pockets situated in the north-western
sections of the municipality.
Timber production is not necessarily labour intensive as large
companies outsource production and operate large tracts of land on
a rotation basis. The timber industry within the Vulamehlo and the
Ugu District is regarded as stable with the only threat being out of
season rainfall or lack thereof.
As far as agriculture development is concerned, the development strategies
of the responsible department remain largely the same and will continue to
facilitate small-scale irrigation schemes. These interventions are unlikely to
have major effects on the economy of Vulamehlo.
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21. TOURISM
KwaZulu-Natal Tourism Trends Analysis
Broadly styled, the main themes are that KZN, whilst it has lost market
share of higher-spend tourists over the past decade, remains South
Africa‟s premier domestic provincial tourist destination. This is primarily
because of its natural environmental attributes and its location with
respect to the primary markets.
Certain aspects of the province‟s strengths and weaknesses, threats and
opportunities as a tourism destination have since occupied the attentions
of those concerned with the furtherance of tourism in the province. Much
of the analysis of tourism research over the past five years in particular
has focused upon how to minimize the weaknesses, build around the
strengths, limit the threats and promote the opportunities.
Typically, the main weaknesses of the province as a tourism destination
have been perceived (on the basis of research results) to be a
combination of perceptions of crime and personal safety and „tired‟
products, whilst the strengths have been perceived as its natural
environmental attributes and its unique cultural qualities (hence in the
latter case the current marketing emphasis upon „The Kingdom of the
Zulu‟).
Threats have largely been identified in terms of competitor destinations
(especially the Western Cape) growing market share at the expense of
KZN, and opportunities have largely been seen in terms of as yet
unexploited opportunities with respect to new product development (the
redevelopment prospects of the Durban Point area, and the establishment
of cultural tourism routes are two cases in point here).
The most recent market survey research conducted by or on behalf of
KZN Tourism do not reveal any very substantial departures from the broad
patterns of the past decade. However there are certain trends that are
revealed with respect to foreign and domestic visitors that appear to be
worth recording in the current context:
Going to the beach has consolidated its position as the leading existing
activity undertaken by foreign tourists, and visiting a nature reserve
remains firmly in second place, at much the same level that it was in
1998.
Interestingly, the unfulfilled desire to visit a nature reserve still strongly
tops the list of activities that foreign visitors would have liked to have
undertaken (but did not), with 85% of those interviewed expressing this
perspective. This is closely followed by the unfulfilled desire to
meaningfully experience the richness of Zulu Heritage and Culture.
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KZN‟s main perceived weak points amongst international tourists
remains the poor impression of personal safety.
The average spend levels of foreign visitors is increasing significantly
in Rand terms.
Gauteng and KZN remain the primary domestic tourism markets for
the province, the former increasingly being the source of high
spending tourists.
Going to the beach tops the list of actual activities undertaken by
domestic tourists in the province by a margin of more than 300%
above that applicable to any other activity.
Crime and cost considerations are the two main deterrents amongst
those domestic tourists who do not visit KZN.
There remains a very strong bias towards staying with friends and
relatives amongst domestic tourists to the province, and in Oct – Jan
2001 only 2% reported staying in 3-5 star hotels.
The total value of the domestic tourism market accruing to the
province declined from: R2,8 billion in October 1997 to Jan 1998, to
R1,6 billion in October 1999 to Jan 2000, and to R1,4 billion in
October 2000 to January 2001.
Overall, the impression that is derived is one of considerable challenge:
the declining revenues from tourism are a particular source of concern,
and any marketing efforts and new product developments that can arrest
or reverse such trends on a cost-effective basis are bound to be the key
priorities.
The tourism sector in the Vulamehlo is currently focussed on the already
affluent coastal areas. As part of the Natal South Coast, which is a
popular domestic holiday destination, the area attracts a large number of
tourists and holidaymakers. The Hibiscus coastline remains the second
most popular tourism destination in KwaZulu-Natal. Although a range of
alternative tourism opportunities exists in the poorer inland areas these
have not been exploited to date. Tourism expansion could therefore play
an important role in developing the economy of the municipality to its
fullest capacity.
The following are potential tourism elements for the municipal area:
Vernon Crookes Game Park
Timber Forests
Scenic areas
Nature areas
River areas
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Cultural tourism including traditional lifestyle, dance and
traditional customs
Arts and craft products
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22. ENVIRONMENT
Ugu district municipality undertook a broad-brush assessment of the
environmental influences for the whole of Ugu district. The following
influencies were identified:
Issue Reasoning
Strengths
1 The region has a high tourism potential which Beautiful views, pristine forests, potential for nature reserves,
has not been properly exploited, environmentally hiking trails, job creation, resource management, better use of
or otherwise. exotic plantations / woodlots and “escaped” exotics.
Weaknesses
2 Soil erosion occurs throughout the region, but This is a problem because soil erosion results in:
especially in the rural areas and in association 1. Lower soil productivity, which can often not be remedied in the
with roads, pathways and quarries. rural areas due the prohibitively high costs;
2. The permanent loss of valuable topsoil soil and siltation (sand
buildup - increases risk of flooding, unhealthy for the water life,
blocks river/estuary mouth) of the rivers and estuaries.
3. Greater areas of denuded land (without plant cover) which
results in more dust and subsequent respiratory problems.
3 Proliferation of alien invasive plants throughout This is an issue because alien invasive plants:
the region in rural and urban areas, in 1. Destroy biodiversity,
watercourses, wetlands, estuaries, and forests 2. Consume valuable water resources,
and especially where firewood has been 3. Create soil erosion (blight on the environment, less attractive to
harvested, near developments, roads and tourists),
quarries. Indigenous vegetation replaced by alien 4. Contribute to veld fires and;
invasive species. 5. Flooding, (damage to people and property) and
6. Proliferate in disturbed, overgrazed areas, then spread to areas
of greater biodiversity, ruining all.
4 Loss of indigenous vegetation communities Loss of indigenous vegetation
and habitats due to: 1. Increases the risk of flooding, damage to people and property,
ÿ cultivation, 2. Decreases tourism potential, and
ÿ poor farming practices - education 3. therefore job opportunities due to the decreased biodiversity
ÿ alien plant invasion and attraction to tourists.
ÿ ribbon development 4. There is potential for skills development and job creation in
ÿ poor catchment management remedying the situation.
ÿ informal housing
ÿ harvesting for firewood This is an issue because:
1. Vegetable crops do not „hold‟ the soils as well as indigenous
Wetland degradation through: natural vegetation, and
ÿ formal (farming, housing, and other 2. This results in increased soil erosion, soil loss and siltation of
developments) and informal estuaries during flooding, but also under normal rainy conditions.
developments (housing, vegetable 3. This is especially evident in the steep areas in which many of
gardens, road works, pit latrines). these vegetables are grown.
ÿ Planting vegetables in drainage lines, 4. Inappropriate vegetable types, require more fertilisers, are more
wetlands and on stream banks. costly, and pollute water systems.
5. Increases risk of flooding - risk of flood damage.
Active protection of coastal resources is
regarded as critical (green wedges, wetlands,
dune systems and estuaries, fish and other
marine life):
ÿ use of off road vehicles on the beaches
ÿ encroachment into Admiralty Reserve
ÿ extent of uncontrolled whale and
dolphin watching questioned.
The conservation of biodiversity in inland
areas is of concern.
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5 Rehabilitation of damaged and degraded areas This occurs most often in rural areas -
is not undertaken. 1. Inconsiderate development without consequences.
2. Quarries (road building, minerals) are often not rehabilitated. No
funds are set aside to perform the task upon cessation of
quarrying / mining. Consequently rehabilitation never occurs, and
the sites remain permanently damaged, scaring the landscape,
affecting the surroundings (visual impact, soils erosion, loss of
arable land, loss of biodiversity) permanently.
3. Very few new developments institute or apply rehabilitation
plans, often where blatantly necessary.
4. rehabilitation is costly.
5. The blight on the environment affects tourism potential and
consequently job creation and security.
6. Lack of interdepartmental co-operation (between Department of
Transport, Department of Minerals and Energy and Municipalities
for example).
6 Water pollution, water quality 1. Need to protect water resources as a means to prevent
waterborne diseases and ensure adequate supply of quality water
for household consumption.
2. Breaching of rivers into the sea.
3. Use of herbicides, pesticides (including DDT) and artificial
fertilisers a concern because it results in a concentration of DDT in
marine and human food chains - the food we eat, water we drink,
genetic and environmental diseases in our children and marine life
(dolphins etc.).
7 Low cost and informal housing 1. Inappropriately located sites - cost to repair and replace is high,
bourne by community.
2. Disregard for wetlands and endangered species;
3. Poor quality housing - waste of government funding, shirking of
responsibility;
4. Health conditions and costs - damp in the houses, costly to
repair, affects health;
5. Increased development of informal housing hinders the
development potential and aesthetic appeal of the coast (tourism,
job creation).
8 Waste Disposal 1. Address waste disposal issues - solid waste management a
critical issue for all the municipalities. Landfill sites need upgrading
in order to comply with the legal requirements related to waste
management.
2. Overloaded sewage treatment works - urban and rural - proper
attention must be paid to sanitation across the entire district.
3. Concern over the capacity of the soils to sustain developments
based on septic tank systems and pit latrines.
4. Rivers and beaches polluted by industries, farming methods
and informal settlements, this is compounded by poor catchment
management, damming of rivers and discharge of effluent into
river systems.
9 Sand winning
ÿ illegal sand winning without permits;
ÿ non compliance with specified
regulations and of EMP requirements
for legitimate sites.
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10 Inappropriate Development - too many 1. Placement of industries should be carefully considered, and
non-coastal dependent developments are should be suited to the immediate surrounds.
located on the coast, unsightly developments 2. Placement of all developments, cell masts, aerials and
visible from a long distance. powerlines should be carefully considered in light of the overall
vision and context of the district.
3. Ribbon development should be prevented, development should
be centralised and grouped according to the most appropriate
location.
4. Seaside developments throw shadows on the beach;
Visual impact of developments 5. All developments along viewscapes should be subject to
scrutiny for desirability (along main roads, or where visible from a
long distance)
11 Railway line 1. Aesthetically unappealing barrier.
2. Hinders development, tourism potential
12 Forestry 1. Monocultures (one species growing together) are unattractive,
ÿ is a threat to the natural environment; and detract from natural environment and tourist experience.
ÿ water resource utilisation increases -
water availability to residents
decreases.
13 “Informal” agriculture - unsustainable practices
Current cultivation practices in rural areas are
not sustainable: 1. Education is required;
2. Planting along contours not practised;
Uncontrolled grazing 3. Cultivation in drainage lines and catchments should be avoided.
4. Increases erosion, decreases soil quality;
Excessive / illegal muthi harvesting particularly 5. Increases proliferation of weeds;
in rural areas 6. Decreases biodiversity, and especially decreases the
proliferation of species indicative of good quality grassland,
Illegal marine resources harvesting ultimately decreasing future grazing and cropping likelihood and
occurs all along the coast but mainly near potential.
Mfafazana (crayfish), Elysium (mussels) and Port
Edward
Uncontrolled burning
14 HIV / Aids
ÿ sustained education drive is required
15 Environmental issues and impacts are often not 1. Environmental accounting should be essential for all decision
addressed in most developments and projects. making on the coast.
16 Limited public access to the coast 1. Barriers are often erected preventing the general public from
access to the beach in an attempt to retain exclusivity;
2. Well signposted and clearly accessible entrances to the
beaches are not common.
17 Loss of agricultural land due to development A LUMS would obviate this conflict of interest between competing
pressure. industries / activities.
Opportunities
18 A clearly defined district wide open space 1. For the protection of wetlands, associated rivers, streams and
system is required. catchments and areas of natural beauty.
19 Amenity and shelter planting 1. Removal and control of alien invasive species;
2. Need for a „greening‟ programme in urban (town centres are
especially hot and bleak) and rural areas (to provide shade,
erosion protection, and beatification).
20 Inadequate road signage through the District 1. A unique, interesting and informative road signage programme
could be instituted, using local expertise, labour and materials.
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Governance and capacity building 1. Lack of clarity over SCA lines of authority;
2. Clarity over responsibility;
3. Little co-ordination between various initiatives;
4. Development control, management and protection of natural
resources weak and fragmented, total disregard for the law;
5. Law enforcement inconsistent to non-existent;
6. General lack of capacity within the TLCs;
7. General lack of understanding as to the content of EMP‟s;
8. Systematic environmental auditing is called for in order that
Councils take responsibility for allowing infringements.
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23. SUMMARY OF DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES
This section provides a summary of various influencies identified during the
analysis:
Approximately 85%of the area has no electricity
Reticulation of certain areas is hampered both by poor response from the
community on one hand and lack of funding from the service provider. In
such situations refunds have been issued to those who paid for their
connections
Certain areas have reticulation that only targets commercial farms and
does not benefit the adjacent communities
Where people have been asked to provide sufficient thresholds it is often
difficult to get everyone applying
The municipality has poor or lack of road networks especially inland away
from main centres
Topography and river systems also limit movement within the municipality,
the community identified the need for bridges in order to facilitate linkages
Main and access roads are in need of upgrading
Most main roads are inaccessible when it is raining
The municipality is serviced both by Umgeni Water and DWAF-Ugu Water
Services
A greater part of the municipality, more especially the outlying areas have
no access to hygienic water. Most of these communities draw water from
the streams and rivers, which make them susceptible to sanitation related
diseases e.g. cholera
Where boreholes are available, more often than not they are damaged or
inoperable. There is however attempts from the municipality in repairing
those damaged
There are however various projects in a pipeline that are aimed at
providing decent water to communities. To a large extent this would only
be bringing bulk water closer
Ugu Water Services is busy restructuring itself in order to accommodate
the newly incorporated areas within its boundaries
The problem is the District‟s restricted budget which works only on fixed
allocations
The majority of the community utilizes traditional pit latrines. The reports
gathered from the Community health Workers within the municipality
indicated that most of these toilets are in bad state
There are still instances about people literally use bushes
The sanitation programme within Ugu District Council is currently targeting
areas that are in greatest need of sanitation, especially those residing
along rivers and streams. The programme also assist those who cannot
construct proper toilet structures
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The community indicated the need for the incorporation of all the residents
within the sanitation programme
There are very few clinic facilities. The existing facilities are characterized
by lack of medicinal support, inaccessibility due to poor road network
systems and a wide service radius.
Community health workers are deployed in the municipality both by
Mshiyeni and Scottburgh Hospitals. They were found by the community
as being inadequate and over-burdened
The health workers are also attached to specific households which results
in other households ever neglected
Mobile clinics from above hospitals are deployed in some of the areas.
They generally lack medicinal support and visits are only once a month
The municipality generally lacks primary schools and high schools
Certain schooling facilities are in a bad state due to vandalism and lack of
proper maintenance
Certain schools lack proper sanitation and poor water provision
Very few schools have electricity
The schools do not offer science and technical subjects
The primary schools lack pre-school facilities
The only training centre within the municipality is located within KwaQiko
Tribal Authority, the community identified the need for skills training
facilities within the municipality
The municipality also lacks library facilities
The area has a general lack of formal crèche facilities
In some instances this service is provided informally by community
members with no hygienic standards in place
Various community groups are involved in community gardens, although
they are of a subsistence nature
There is a lack of agricultural extension service, irrigation systems, fencing
and seeds
The water systems provide an opportunity for the upgrading of these
activities to semi-commercial farming
Commercial farming in the form of sugar cane farming and forestry occurs
around Braemer, Mfume and Dumisa areas
Other groups are involved in poultry farming
It appears that the extension service from the Department of Agriculture is
very constrained . The area is too wide.
The existing sportsfield are of an informal nature and in need of upgrading
The community identified the need for the establishment of new sporting
facilities
The traditional nature of the area provides an opportunity for cultural
tourism
Aesthetic views provided by the rugged terrain also provide eco-tourism
opportunities
The municipal area generally lacks telephone services
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Telephone services are mainly located in the existing shops
The DECT systems which utilizes solar power is installed in some of the
areas. The solar equipment is always plagued with theft incidents
Whilst the number of cell phone users has increased, cell phone network
is very poor in many parts of the municipality
The river systems provide an opportunity for block-making and other
concrete products
There is a need for HIV/Aids and other STDs education and awareness
campaign. There is a need to support current Aids initiatives
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24. INITIAL PROGRAMME PRIORITIZATION
The councillors workshop had undertaken a preliminary prioritization of
needs. It is accepted that this can be a tricky decision call as needs vary.
However this was an attempt on the part of councillors to show how the future
development investments would be structured
TOWARDS PROJECT CATEGORISATION &
PRIORITISATION
RANK SECTOR
1 ELECTRIFICATION
1 COMMUNITY FACILITIES
1 ROADS
3 EDUCATION
4 INSTITUTIONAL
3 AGRICULTURE
4 LAND REFORM
2 HOUSING
2 POST AND TELECOM
2 ENVIRONMENT
2 TOURISM
2 HEALTH
2 WELFARE & SECURITY
1 WATER
1 SANITATION
1 LED
2 SPORTS & RECREATION
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25. TOWARDS A DEVELOPMENT VISION
The various meetings held with the councillors as well as the IDP
representative forum have come up with the following preliminary visions:
Vulamehlo municipal area will use its God given
strength in culture and environmental beauty to
attract local and external tourist. This will
contribute to the municipal‟s revenue thereby
assisting in the provision of basic services which
must have been adequately dealt with in the
next 5 to 10 years. By year 2021 the entire
municipal area must be crime free, economically
sound and self- sustaining. The municipality will
facilitate the empowerment of its residents
through skills development, awareness and
training.
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In the next 15 to 20 years Vulamehlo will be an
economically viable municipality which is not
only accessible to the general public but also
has sound access to outside world through
communication technology. It will be a crime free
municipal area. In the next 5 to10 years the
municipality will attempt to meet all backlogs on
basic needs created as a result of past
developmental imbalances.
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PHASE II: STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK
1. INTRODUCTION
This section mainly deals with the Strategies Phase, which is the 2 nd
Phase of a Five-Phased IDP Process. In terms of the IDP process this
phase aims to address the problems identified during the Analysis Phase.
During the Analysis Phase the municipality aims to understand the
problems affecting the community and causes thereof. The Strategies
Phase therefore offers solutions to the identified problems. This phase
incorporates the following components:
Development Vision – the vision is a statement indicating the ideal
situation the municipality would like to achieve within a
specified period of time, which is generally a long-term
goal. Development Objectives – once the municipality has
understood and prioritized the problem issues, it then
develops concrete objectives towards problem solving.
Development objectives can be simply defined as
statements indicating what the municipality wants to
achieve within a short time span to address the problems.
Objectives also work towards realization of the municipal‟s
development vision.
Development Strategies – the strategies detail how the municipality
will reach its objectives. This is shaped by the
municipality‟s understanding of where it wants to go,
through its development vision, and what it needs to do to
satisfy the vision requirements through its development
objectives.
Project identification – development strategies culminate in the
identification of projects. It is thus important that the
identified projects are aligned with the development
strategies.
2. METHODOLOGY
The initial workshops were arranged at inter-municipal level by Ugu
District Municipality to assist the local municipalities in the development of
their development objectives and strategies. This process also involved
ensuring that local municipalities‟ development objectives and strategies
were in line with those of the District Municipalities.
These workshops were attended by municipal councilors and officials,
service providers and the District Technical Team. The workshops
ensured that the councillors provided their input in the formulation of
development objectives and strategies. Service providers provided
guidance on technical issues mainly on policy issues and trends. It is
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worth noting that the development objectives and strategies are
responding to problems identified during the Analysis Phase.
Various needs articulated by the communities during the Analysis Phase
assisted in the preliminary identification of projects, which serve as the
basis for Projects Phase. The municipal councillors also provided their
input during the identification of projects. The IDP Representative Forum
also contributed during this phase.
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3. STRATEGIES
The following table provides the list of strategies:
VULAMEHLO MUNICIPALITY IDP: STRATEGIES
Priority Issue Additional Issues Municipal Objectives Preliminary Development Strategies
for Consideration
1. Access to 1) Reduction of waterborne a) Provide health education for
Safe Drinking diseases communities on safe drinking water
Water 2) Provision of safe drinking water b) Identify and secure alternative funding
to 80% communities of the from other agencies on water provision
municipal area in terms of c) Identify areas for feasibility studies
national standards by 2007
3) Ensuring adherence to land
use mechanisms
4) Finalisation of all by-laws
relating to land use
2. Effective Health, waste 1) Decrease in the number of a) Ensure random checking in order to
Waste removal, water and reported cases of diseases & ensure adherence to waste disposal
Management sanitation deaths related to improper by-laws
waste management b) Identify and develop land-fill sites
2) Healthy and clean environment c) Provide and promote education and
in areas of economic activity awareness campaign on the
importance of waste management
d) Develop communal waste holding sites
e) Develop waste management by-laws
f) Develop a municipal wide waste
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Priority Issue Additional Issues Municipal Objectives Preliminary Development Strategies
for Consideration
disposal plan
3. Sufficient 1) Ensure that by 2007, 80% of a) Education & awareness on ensuring
sanitation the population of Vulamehlo safe drinking water.
facilities has access to adequate b) Conduct feasibility studies to ensure
sanitation facilities in line with appropriate sanitation levels
national standards. c) To commission feasibility studies
2) Decrease in the number of d) Target (socio-analysis) areas of
reported cases of diseases greatest need.
related to lack of appropriate
sanitation
4. Access to 1) Decrease in the number of a) Provide first aid kits to strategic people
health care deaths resulting from treatable within traditional areas
system diseases, poor infrastructure, b) Promote health education and
superstitions and ignorance awareness campaign
2) Access to quality health care c) Parallel utilisation of traditional and
services for all communities by westernised health facilities
2007 d) Involve other stakeholders in the
provision of necessary infrastructural
services
e) Provide accessible health services in
areas of greatest need
f) Improve health services in existing
facilities (Batho Pele)
g) Speed-up the process of Municipal
health system
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Priority Issue Additional Issues Municipal Objectives Preliminary Development Strategies
for Consideration
5. Lack of and 1) Decreased travelling time to a) Give priority to roads that promote
poorly services and economic activity internal and external linkages
maintained areas b) Ensure regular maintenance of
road network 2) Establishment of effective main and access roads
transport fora
6. Lack of food 1) Decrease in the number of a) Facilitate establishment of food safety
security reported malnutrition related net projects.
cases b) Formulate policy for dealing with
2) Every municipal ward has at indigent and destitute households.
least 2 sustainable community c) Use labour based road maintenance
based economic projects by system of the Department of Transport.
2005 d) Promote establishment of income
generating projects.
e) Create opportunities for skills training in
various trades and disciplines.
7. Access to 1) Increased overall matric pass a) Provide electricity to at least 60% of the
high quality rate by 20% schools by 2007
education 2) Ensuring an increase in the b) Introduce computer facilities to at least
facilities number of people with technical 80% of the schools
expertise within the potentially c) Promote science subjects and facilitate
economically active age group provision of necessary facilities
d) Ensure establishment of post-matric
educational facilities
e) Establish and develop skills
development programme
8. Health and Unaffordability of 1) Ensure that local burial a) Initiate consultation process with
negative burial tariffs, non- practices conforms with the Amakhosi (traditional structures)
spatial impact compliant burial national Crematoria Act by
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Priority Issue Additional Issues Municipal Objectives Preliminary Development Strategies
for Consideration
of on-site methods 2007 b) Preliminary profiling of
burials 2) Ensure identification of appropriate areas for burial purposes
appropriate burial sites by the c) Sensitize communities about the
Improve municipality existence of the KZN Cemeteries and
access to Crematoria act.
decent burial d) Establish village cemeteries on
processes suitable land through out the
municipality
e) Development on an indigent
policy
f) Organize a bi-annual indaba on
burial & settlement patterns to explore
local solutions on burial processes
9. Basic access 1) Ensure that at least 80% of a) Identify areas for a short to medium
to electricity communities by 2007, have term electrification plan
and energy access to adequate and b) Provide electricity to at least 50% of
affordable energy sources municipal communities
c) Ensure provision of alternative sources
of energy for Eskom‟s non-grid areas
d) Ensure access to woodlots
10. Lack of 1) Creation of 500 economic a) Investigate potential for the
economic opportunities with special focus establishment of agro-industries
opportunities on youth and women b) Undertake Local Economic
2) Reduce development deficit by Development Study for Vulamehlo
5% area.
3) Reduce socio-economic deficit c) Promote viable community-based local
by 5% economic development projects.
d) Establish shelters for informal traders
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Priority Issue Additional Issues Municipal Objectives Preliminary Development Strategies
for Consideration
in Vulamehlo and major taxi ranks.
11. Access to a 1) Successfully introduce 5 new a) Diversify recreational facilities
variety of sporting codes by 2005 b) Initiate formulation of municipal sporting
recreational codes
facilities c) Establish support structures for various
sporting codes
12. Access to and 1) Ensure all new community a) Ensure consultation with various
management facilities are located in line with stakeholders in the location of facilities
of community the municipal spatial framework b) Establish effective management
facilities 2) Ensure self-sustaining structures of community facilities
community facilities c) Develop municipality wide policy on the
management of community facilities
13. Under- 1) Developed tourism anchor a) Identify and prioritise existing tourism
utilisation of projects by 2005 potentials
tourism 2) Attract 25% of tourist visiting b) Promote Vulamehlo Municipality as a
potential the South Coast by 2007 tourism destination
3) Established tourism trail by c) Establish linkages with existing tourism
2007 ventures outside of the municipal
boundaries
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Priority Issue Additional Issues Municipal Objectives Preliminary Development Strategies
for Consideration
14. HIV/AIDS 1) To reduce the number of new a) Support and promote Sivuselela
infections by 2%pa Amasiko Programme for all age groups
2) To ensure education and b) Municipal councillors and health workers
awareness across gender lines to jointly initiate education and
and all age groups in traditional awareness campaigns
areas c) Promote household-based counselling
3) To remove the stigma attached d) Encourage voluntary HIV/ Aids
to HIV/Aids by 2007 counselling and testing
e) Ensure provision of condoms in strategic
areas within traditional areas
f) Ensure provision of women condoms
15. Crime and 1) To reduce crime (a) Ensure establishment of Community
safety incidents by 2%pa Policing Forums
aspects (b) Promote establishment of police
reservists
Improve (c) Establish satellite police stations in
safety and areas of high crime incidents
security (d) Alignment of community policing forums
conditions according to Municipal boundaries
within the (e) Explore re-location of certain police
municipality stations to areas of need
(f) Explore the extensions of service to high
crime areas
(g) Police facilities needs assessment /
Audit
(h) Ensure Effective Development of co-
ordination and participation avenues
between the Department & Communities
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Priority Issue Additional Issues Municipal Objectives Preliminary Development Strategies
for Consideration
16. Lack of Finance and 1) Increase in municipal revenue a) Establish complementary technical and
municipal institutional by 5% per annum administrative competencies
revenue development b) Encourage Communication links and
involvement by traditional and other
institutions
c) Encourage or support the effective
administration of the institution of
“Ubukhosi)
d) Leverage of external / internal /
international revenue through developing
a Strategic Revenue Leverage Plan
e) Develop a Strategic Asset Management
Plan in conjunction with the Strategic
Revenue Leverage Plan
f) Develop an effective & economical
treasury
g) Develop an incentive driven billing
system
17. Access to Land, agriculture 1) At least 500 households a) Develop an integrated land reform
land and and housing successfully access one of the programme
security of programmes of the land reform b) Initiate a housing redevelopment
tenure process per annum programme
18. Promote Land, agriculture 1) Increase the assets base of the a) Identify appropriate rural housing
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Priority Issue Additional Issues Municipal Objectives Preliminary Development Strategies
for Consideration
housing and housing poor opportunities
development 2) Facilitate access to sustainable b) Identify appropriate housing options for
to present housing structures HIV/Aids Orphans
opportunities 3) Provide reasonable access to
for service basic services
delivery
19. Access to 1) Ensure that about 90% a) Improve social communication systems
basic households within the
communicatio municipality have a reasonable
n services access to a telephone facility
2) Ensure that all households have
access to a posting facility by
2007
Tourism,
20. Unco- Agriculture, 1) Diversify agricultural production a) Identify viable agricultural, industrial /
ordinated Economic 2) Promote intensive irrigation tourism clusters
Agriculture, Development and schemes b) Develop "niche markets" of agricultural
economic / Poverty Relief 3) Support emerging farmers opportunity with small scale industrial
industry and 4) Support and promote beneficiary capacity
tourism establishment of community c) Link potential cluster programmes to land
development gardens reform programmes where appropriate
d) Promote a range of small, medium and
large scale farming options on the basis
of sustainable business plans
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Priority Issue Additional Issues Municipal Objectives Preliminary Development Strategies
for Consideration
21. Infrastructure & 1) Protect and enhance the bio- a) Develop a wetland rehabilitation
Environmenta Cemeteries diversity of the municipal area programme to increase access to clean
l degradation 2) Improve water quality water, food production and job creation
and 3) Conserve environmentally b) Identify appropriate location criteria for pit
associated sensitive areas latrines
health risks 5) Develop efficient waste c) Develop strategic environmental assets
management systems management plan in keeping with key
issues of the SEA
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4. SPATIAL FRAMEWORK
As described in the earlier sections, Vulamehlo is predominantly rural in nature
and largely made up of dispersed settlement patterns. However, there is
evidence of gradual growth and relatively higher concentration of structures
within the main centres like Dududu, Imfume, and Kenterton. Where road
(access) infrastructure exists, there is also a tendency of relatively higher
concentration of settlements e.g. along P77, P728, etc.
Until access and road networks have been improved it seems Vulamehlo will
develop along three functional areas:
4.1. Functional area no. 1 - Areas being served by Dududu
These are areas which link fairly easier to the centre of Dududu.
This area is relatively well served with key social services, mainly in the
form of offices and government departments.
This area will play a primary role in the municipal area based on the
service it offers.
The municipal offices will also be based at this area.
Access from outside this area is generally gained through P77.
4.2. Functional area no. 2 – Imfume
Umkomaas river system is a major physical barrier between functional
area no. 2 and the rest of Vulamehlo Municipality.
P728 is an important link with other areas falling within the Thekwini
Unicity area of jurisdiction.
This section of the area is made up of relatively dense residential area and
limited agricultural land mainly used for forestry and vegetable gardens.
Areas within this function area rely on Mfume node for basic services.
4.3. Functional area no. 3 – Kenterton
Umzinto / Highflats road system has a major impact on this functional
area.
It facilitates connection between Highflats and Umzinto.
The significant land use in these sections is timber plantations as well as
residential components.
4.4. Functional area no. 4 – Qiko /Mkhunya
The strength of this area is in scenic view it provides.
Most severe development backlogs are to be witnessed in this area.
Access and river crossing are almost non-existent.
However this area provides enormous tourism opportunities
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4.5. TOWARDS SPATIAL STRUCTURING
The spatial development framework is important in shaping and guiding
development of the area. It is further used to show hierarchy of different
development elements in particular:
Development corridors
Development nodes
4.5.1. Development Corridors
Whilst development corridors are strongly influenced by access and key
roads, they can be defined as areas of greatest activity that should be
managed in a particular way.
Two levels of development corridors can be defined:
Primary development corridor
Secondary development corridor
In identifying the primary corridor what the spatial framework immediately
raises to developers, municipality and service providers is:
The type of development that should be encouraged in these areas
What is the municipality‟s objective in promoting a particular
development corridor
What is it that the municipality should do to encourage growth and
protection of this corridor in order that the objectives clarified above are
met.
Can existing community members within a particular development
corridor afford challenges posed by measures to protect these
particular areas
In Vulamehlo these two tiers have been identified as follows
At primary level P22-1 being a link between Umzinto and Highflats
P77 through Dududu to Mkhunya
Link between Dududu and Imfume
P 728 linking Imfume and Thekweni Unicity
surrounding areas
At a secondary level Link between P77 and Kenterton
Link between Imfume and Odidini
4.5.2. Development Nodes
Inevitably the development nodes are largely main centres (albeit at
different levels) which are being fed by development corridors in
terms of people and physical thresholds.
Nodes are important points providing concentration of different
activities.
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Again nodal points have a potential to expand in size based on
different uses.
Nodal points can be used to concentrate specific activities which
could have a multiplier effect to a broader municipal area. Apart
from this it can be far cost effective to put certain land uses
together for both the supplier and the user in that other associated
services could be found within a short radius.
There are three identifiable tiers of nodes
Primary node
Secondary node (also a Rural Service centre
Tertiary
The municipal spatial plan identifies and shows 1 primary development
node, namely Dududu
However at a secondary level the following nodes have been identified:
Kenterton
Imfume
Tertiary nodes identified at this point include:
Odidini
Breamer
4.5.3. Other Development Potential
Based on the development strategies the spatial development framework
further shows the following critical spatial areas
Agriculture Development
Tourism development
Local Economic development
Settlement Development
Environmental areas
4.5.4. Agriculture development
Based on land potential the spatial framework should categorize existing
settlements into
Non-arable land
Moderate agricultural limitations
Good agricultural potential
In the context of Vulamehlo municipality the assessment of land
use/cover demonstrated that the muincipality is largely utilised for
productive purposes mainly in timber and general forestry, especially
areas around Breamer. The strategic overview has however shown that
this sector needs to transform in a number of radical ways:
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Diversification of crops
More access to land by emerging farmers
Encouraging of local processing
At a spatial level it is being suggested that land need to be retained so
that agriculture continues to play an important role in the economy of the
municipality.
4.5.5. Tourism development
Apart from agriculture tourism plays a major role in Vulamehlo. It is
therefore equally important to ensure the conservation and marketing of
various tourism products.
4.5.6. Local economic development
The combination of various development potentials can trigger a number
of locally driven initiatives. The development nodes and corridors serve as
essential promotion points for such initiatives, e.g.
Craft / art work
Various agriculture products
Tourism related local initiatives
Shops, etc
4.5.7. Settlement development
Housing and settlement development will play a major role in the overall
service upgrade in Vulamehlo.
An approach was agreed to, at council level which seeks to encourage
pilot rural housing projects at every ward.
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PHASE III- IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK
1. INTRODUCTION
This phase specifically dealt with projects identified during the 3 rd phase of
a 5-phase process of preparing an IDP.
It is important to note however that for many stakeholders especially the
general public, the biggest and important measure of development
progress is in the implementation of projects. Therefore the project team
learnt that the main interest in many participants lied in the identification of
projects. To this end the project identification process sought a balance
between projects that link directly with the strategies as well as those,
which the public stakeholders see as necessary to bridge the basic
services gap.
The project list is not an end. However it provides basis for IDP users to
amend review and add projects on an ongoing basis. Emergency projects
not identified in this report could take high priority in future. To this end the
plan is flexible.
2. METHODOLOGY
An effort has been maintained throughout the planning process to ensure
linkages and connections on various planning influences. To this end this
phase combined a range of project sources, namely:
4. Ward meetings
5. Technical assessment
6. Interim IDP
7. Service providers
2.1. Ward meetings
Early consultations with the ward based stakeholders revealed a number
of local needs and options for development. In most instances during
these consultations, participants were quite direct about the types of
interventions that would ameliorate development problems.
2.2. Technical assessment
Perhaps an important source of project identification used was making
technical connections between the analysis, development vision and
development strategies.
Much of the identified projects were suggested within these guiding
parameters. Also, whilst much of the infrastructural development projects
are long term by nature, a strategic approach was taken to exploit the
available resources in the form of CMIP in order to facilitate future and
long term development.
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2.3. Interim IDP
A number of projects were identified during the previous planning
initiatives as part of unlocking development opportunities. Most of these
projects have never materialized. However some of them are
fundamental to the practical application of development strategies
outlined above. Some of these projects were reloaded as part of this
process.
2.4. Service Providers
As much as possible telephonic contacts, correspondence and literature
review were all attempts to align project identification with realistic
service providers‟ limits. This was not an easy task for many reasons:
Service providers are under extreme pressure from all
municipalities to show and align their plans
Local offices of some service providers are ill-equipped to make
meaningful inputs into IDPs.
3. ALIGNMENT OF PROJECTS
Workshops were conducted at inter-municipal level with the assistance of
the Ugu District Technical Team to discuss these phases (strategies &
projects) of the IDP. The main purpose of these workshops was on
ensuring alignment of municipal strategies and projects with those of the
District Municipality.
It is worth noting that few of the service providers managed to attend
these workshops. Their presence was important in ensuring that the
municipal strategies and projects were in line with their programmes.
4. DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
Strategies are developed based on the findings of the Analysis Phase and
they are an attempt to devise ways that best respond to problems or key
issues identified. Strategies also provide a framework upon which the
development projects are based. It is thus important that the identified
projects are in line with the development strategies formulated in the
previous phase.
5. PROJECT CATEGORISATION
The following project categories were developed in line with the District
municipality alignment;
1. Land reform
2. Environmental management.
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3. Water.
4. Sanitation.
5. Roads and storm water.
6. Electricity.
7. Telecommunications.
8. Waste management
9. Cemeteries.
10. Agriculture.
11. Tourism.
12. Economic Development & Poverty Alleviation
13. Health.
14. Education.
15. Social facilities.
16. Housing.
17. Safety and security.
18. Institutional
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6. IDENTIFIED PROJECTS
The following tables provide a list of identified projects for Vulamehlo Municipality:
SECTOR: WATER
Project Name Location / Area Budget Term Responsibility
Bulk Water Provision Dududu/Hull Valley R 9 926 000 Year 1- Year 3 Dwaf / Ugu Water
services
Vulamehlo R13 590 000 Year 1- Year 3 Dwaf / Ugu Water
services
KwaQiko R2 979 000 Year 1 –Year 2 Dwaf / Ugu Water
services
KwaLembe R14 000 000 Ongoing Vulamehlo
Municipality
Braemar R99 600 (current) Ongoing Dwaf / Ugu Water
services
2. Construction of boreholes Thenjane R43 000 Year 1 Dwaf / Ugu Water
services
KwaMiso R43 000 Year 1 Dwaf / Ugu Water
services
Kenterton R43 000 Year 1 Dwaf / Ugu Water
services
Intukwini R43 000 Year 1 Dwaf / Ugu Water
services
KwaNina R43 000 Year 1 Dwaf / Ugu Water
services
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Dududu R43 000 Year 1 Dwaf / Ugu Water
services
KwaQiko School R43 000 Year 2 Dwaf / Ugu Water
services
Mandlakapheli R43 000 Year 1 Dwaf / Ugu Water
services
Inhlayenza School R43 000 Year 1 Dwaf / Ugu Water
services
Egoli R43 000 Year 1 Dwaf / Ugu Water
services
3. Feasibility Study Embo/Thimuni R80 000 Year 1 Dwaf / Ugu Water
services
Thoyana/Mfume/Odidini R80 000 Year 1-Year 2 Dwaf / Ugu Water
services
Maphumulo R80 000 Year 1-Year 2 Dwaf / Ugu Water
services
Ophondweni & Ejalidini R80 000 Year 1-Year 2 Dwaf / Ugu Water
services
Ikati River R80 000 Year 1-Year 2 Dwaf / Ugu Water
services
4. Repairs on damaged Nkangala R80 000 Year 1-Year 2 Vulamehlo
boreholes Municipality
Mfume (Egudwini) R80 000 Year 1-Year 2 Vulamehlo
Municipality
Egoli School R80 000 Year 1-Year 2 Vulamehlo
Municipality
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KwaMiso R80 000 Year 1-Year 2 Vulamehlo
Municipality
Khakhama R80 000 Year 1-Year 2 Vulamehlo
Municipality
Ntontonto R80 000 Year 1-Year 2 Vulamehlo
Municipality
Mistake Farm R80 000 Year 1-Year 2 Vulamehlo
Municipality
Dumisa R80 000 Year 1-Year 2 Vulamehlo
Municipality
Mayfield R80 000 Year 1-Year 2 Vulamehlo
Municipality
KwaMbungulu R80 000 Year 1-Year 2 Vulamehlo
Municipality
5. Reticulation of new areas Embo/Thimunye;; To be determined Year 3-Year 5 Dwaf / Ugu Water
services
Thoyana/Mfume/Odidini To be determined Year 3-Year 5 Dwaf / Ugu Water
services
Maphumulo; To be determined Year 3-Yaer 5 Dwaf / Ugu Water
services
Ophondweni & Ejalidini To be determined Year 3-Year 5 Dwaf / Ugu Water
services
TOTAL R 42 224 600
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SECTOR: ELECTRICITY
Project Name Location/ Area Budget Term Responsibility
1. Electrification of new areas Ward 3 To be determined Year 1- Year 5 Eskom
Ward 4 To be determined Year 1- Year 5 Eskom
Ward 5 To be determined Year 1- Year 5 Eskom
Ward 7 To be determined Year 1- Year 5 Eskom
Ward 8 To be determined Year 1- Year 5 Eskom
Ward 9 To be determined Year 1- Year 5 Eskom
Ward 10 To be determined Year 1- Year 5 Eskom
2. Electrification of social Municipal wide To be determined Eskom
facilities
3. Completion of Reticulation Ward 4 To be determined Year 1- Year 5 Eskom
Ward 1 To be determined Year 1- Year 5 Eskom
Ward 2 To be determined Year 1- Year 5 Eskom
Ward 6 To be determined Year 1- Year 5 Eskom
4. Street lighting Dududu To be determined Year 1- Year 5 Eskom
TOTAL TO BE DETERMINED
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SECTOR: ROADS
Projects Location/ Area Budget Term Responsibility
1. Upgrade and maintain Municipal wide To be determined Year 3- Year 5 DPT of Transport
access roads
2. Upgrading to surfaced roads P77 (Dududu to D912) R11 000 000 Year 3 -Year5 DPT of Transport
P728 - From P197 –3 (first R2 600 000 Year 3- Year 5 DPT of Transport
4km)
3. New link roads Mfume – Odidini link road R1500 000 Year 3 - Year 5 DPT of Transport
Itshehlophe – R1700 000 Year 3 - year 5 DPT of Transport
Mgendwa/Fakazi Link
Toyana/Isimahla – Dududu R1200 000 Year 3- Year 5 DPT of Transport
Link
Ntshaseni – Mkhunya Link R1500 000 Year 3 -Year5 DPT of Transport
Ntshaseni – Shiyampahla Link R2000 000 Year 3- Year 5 DPT of Transport
Siphephile – KwaQiko Link R1800 000 Year 3 - Year 5 DPT of Transport
Isimahla – Goodenough Link R1500 000 Year 3 - year 5 DPT of Transport
Nduli – Isimahla Tribal Court R1000 000 Year 3- Year 5 DPT of Transport
Link
4. Construction of bridges Bridge over Illovo River R8 000 000 Year 3 -Year5 DPT of Transport
(Wards 1&2 Link)
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Ezibukweni crossing R5 000 000 Year 3- Year 5 DPT of Transport
Bridge over Umkomaas River R10 000 000 Year 3 - Year 5 DPT of Transport
(Ntshaseni-Shiyampahla
Pedestrian Link)
Bridge over Illovo River (P728 R7 000 000 Year 3 - year 5 DPT of Transport
& D1068 Link)
Bridge over Umzinto River R5 000 000 Year 1-Year 5 DPT of Transport
(Braemar internal linkages)
Bridge over Illovo River R11 000 000 Year1 -Year 5 DPT of Transport
(Fakazi/ Inkwali Link)
Bridge over Umkomaas River R10 000 000 Year 1-Year 5 DPT of Transport
(Ngonono/ Fountain Link)
5. Local roads improvements Ngolela Road R390 000 Year 1-Year 5 DPT of Transport
Mpompompo Road R328 000 Year1 -Year 5 DPT of Transport
Ekukhanyeni (Off P529) R230 000 Year 1-Year 5 DPT of Transport
Hwayi Road (Phase 1) R850 000 Year 1-Year 5 DPT of Transport
Mthembu Road or Mandlalathi R805 000 Year 1- Year 5 DPT of Transport
Biniva Road or Maqongqo R520 000 Year 1-Year 5 DPT of Transport
Road
Gobhozi Road R156 000 Year1 -Year 5 DPT of Transport
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Gatsheni (Off P77) R234 000 Year 1-Year 5 DPT of Transport
Hwayi Road (Phase 2) R650 000 Year 1-Year 5 DPT of Transport
6. Structures (Road culverts & Mahlathini Road Crossing R140 000 Year 1 DPT of Transport
low-level river crossings)
Gatsheni (Off P77) R140 000 Year 1 DPT of Transport
Gobhozi Road R140 000 Year 1 DPT of Transport
Bhakajane Road R140 000 Year 1- Year 5 DPT of Transport
Hwayi Road Structure R140 000 Year 1- Year 5 DPT of Transport
Sigawe Road R140 000 Year 1- Year 5 DPT of Transport
Mthandazi Road R140 000 Year 1- Year 5 DPT of Transport
Mushane Road R140 000 Year 1- Year 5 DPT of Transport
TOTAL R 87 083 000
SECTOR: HEALTH – HIV/AIDS
Projects Location / Area Budget Term Responsibility
1. HIV/AIDS awareness campaign Municipal wide R400 000 p.a Ongoing DPT of health
2. Provision of medication in Municipal wide To be Ongoing DPT of health
existing health facilities including determined
mobile clinics
3. Upgrade Mfume Clinic into a Toyana (Mfume) R1500 000 Year 1- Year 5 DPT of health
poly-clinic
4. Establishment of new clinic Mdumezulu, R700 000 Year 1- Year 5 DPT of health
facilities Isimahla T/A R700 000 Year 1- Year 5 DPT of health
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Es‟kebheni R700 000 Year 1- Year 5 DPT of health
Ntshaseni (KwaLembe T/A) R700 000 Year 1- Year 5 DPT of health
KwaQumba R700 000 Year 1- Year 5 DPT of health
Mayfield/KwaMbungulu R700 000 Year 1- Year 5 DPT of health
Dumisa R700 000 Year 1- Year 5 DPT of health
Braemar R700 000 Year 1- Year 5 DPT of health
5. Provide or improve ambulance Municipal wide To be Ongoing DPT of health
services determined
6. Provide Aids Care Centre Siyabona R400 000 Year 2- Year 5 DPT of health
7. Additional PHC workers Municipal wide R300 000 Ongoing DPT of health
8. Awareness on the roles and Municipal wide R200 000 Year 2 -Year 3 DPT of health
services provided by PHC workers
9. Improve and upgrade the health Odidini R500 000 Year 2 -Year 5 DPT of health
centre
10. 24-hour Health Centre Municipal wide R300 000 p.a Year1-Year 5 Health Dept
TOTAL R10 400 000
SANITATION
Projects Location/ Area Budget Term Responsibility
1. Sanitation awareness for Municipal wide R300 000 Ongoing DWAF
households Vulamehlo Municipality
2. Feasibility study on ensuring Municipal wide R250 000 Year1 –Year 2 DWAF
provision of appropriate sanitation Vulamehlo Municipality
levels
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3. Social analysis that prioritizes Municipal wide R200 000 Year1 –Year 2 DWAF
areas of greatest need Vulamehlo Municipality
4. Sanitation projects Zembeni/Amahwaqa R2 049 574 Year 1- Year 2 DWAF
Kenterton Vulamehlo Municipality
Braemar
Cele/Isimahla
Ellingham/Dlangezwa/Mjunun
dwini
Mkhize/Chobeni/Nkangala
Egudwini/Nkangala
Bhewula/Sabelweni
Mandlalathi
Echobeni/Mkhize
5. Waterborne sewerage Dududu R4 000 000 Year 1- Year 2 IRSDP
TOTAL R 6 799 574
SECTOR: EDUCATION
Projects Location / Area Budget Term Responsibility
1. Assessment and audit on Municipal wide R300 000 Year1- Year 2 DPT of Education
conditions of existing schools
2. Feasibility study on the need for Municipal wide R250 000 Year1- Year 2 DPT of Education
additional schools
3. Feasibility study for the Municipal wide R300 000 Year2 - Year 3 DPT of Education
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establishment of post-matric
educational institution(s)
4. Promotion of technical and Municipal wide R250 000 Ongoing DPT of Education
science subjects
5. Implementation of the new Municipal wide To be Year1 –Year 5 DPT of Education
education system (OBE) determined
6. Introduction of Adult Based Municipal wide To be Year1- Year 5 DPT of Education
Education and Training determined
programme
7. Provision of crèche facilities Municipal wide To be Year2- Year 5 DPT of Education
determined
8. Provision of basic services and Municipal wide To be Year1 - Year5 DPT of Education
security in all the schools determined
TOTAL R 1 100 000
HOUSING
Projects Location/ Area Budget Term Responsibility
1. Rural housing development Ward 1 R9 000 000 Year2 –Year 5 DPT of Housing
Ward 2 R9 000 000 Year2 –Year 5 DPT of Housing
Ward 3 R9 000 000 Year2 –Year 5 DPT of Housing
Ward 4 R9 000 000 Year2 –Year 5 DPT of Housing
Ward 5 R9 000 000 Year2 –Year 5 DPT of Housing
Ward 6 R9 000 000 Year2 –Year 5 DPT of Housing
Ward 7 R9 000 000 Year2 –Year 5 DPT of Housing
Ward 8 R9 000 000 Year2 –Year 5 DPT of Housing
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Ward 9 R9 000 000 Year2 –Year 5 DPT of Housing
Ward 10 R9 000 000 Year2 –Year 5 DPT of Housing
2. Redevelopment of houses Intshenkombo R1 800 000 Year2 –Year 5 DPT of Housing
destroyed by violence and faction Amahwaqa R1 800 000 Year2 –Year 5 DPT of Housing
fighting
Khakhama R1 800 000 Year2 –Year 5 DPT of Housing
Ntontonto R1 800 000 Year2 –Year 5 DPT of Housing
TOTAL R 97 200 000
SECTOR: AGRICULTURE
Projects Location/ Area Budget Term Responsibility
1. Feasibility study on identifying Municipal Wide R300 000 Year1-Year3 DWAF
potential irrigation schemes along DPT of Agriculture
Illovo, Umkomaas, Umzinto, Vulamehlo Muncipality
Nungwane and Mphambanyoni Private sector
rivers
2. Feasibilty study on other Municipal Wide R150 000 Year1- Year DPT of Agriculture
potential agricultural activities 2
3.Provide support to existing Municipal Wide R100 000 Ongoing DPT of Agriculture
agricultural activities (community
gardens, poultry, etc.)
4. Establishment of new Municipal Wide To be determined Year 1-Year DPT of Agriculture
agricultural activities (community 5
gardens, poultry, piggery etc.)
5. Deployment of agricultural Municipal Wide To be determined Ongoing DPT of Agriculture
extension officers
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6. Fencing of all community Municipal Wide To be determined Year1- Yea5 DPT of Agriculture
gardens
7. Fencing and upgrading of Itshehlophe R200 000 Year2-Year5 DPT of Agriculture
grazing camps Vulamehlo Municipality
Ngolela R200 000 Year2-Year5 DPT of Agriculture
Vulamehlo Municipality
Mhlongamvula R200 000 Year2-Year5 DPT of Agriculture
Vulamehlo Municipality
oBhukwini R200 000 Year2-Year5 DPT of Agriculture
Vulamehlo Municipality
Nkonyane R200 000 Year2-Year5 DPT of Agriculture
Vulamehlo Municipality
KwaMazithelele R200 000 Year2-Year5 DPT of Agriculture
Vulamehlo Municipality
Engonono R200 000 Year2-Year5 DPT of Agriculture
Vulamehlo Municipality
Luthilunye R200 000 Year2-Year5 DPT of Agriculture
Vulamehlo Municipality
TOTAL R 2 150 000
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SECTOR: LAND REFORM
Projects Location / Area Budget Term Responsibility
1. Redistribution Wincanton To be determined Year2-Year5 DPT of Agriculture
Thornbury To be determined Year2-Year5 DPT of Agriculture
Throstle To be determined Year2-Year5 DPT of Agriculture
Invernette To be determined Year2-Year5 DPT of Agriculture
2. Restitution cases Municipal wide (78 cases), To be determined Year2-Year5 DPT of Agriculture
Mt. Lewis
3. Prioritization of stateland for Municipal wide (64 farms) To be determined Year2-Year5 DPT of Agriculture
redistribution
4. Commonages KwaQiko Tribal area To be determined Year2-Year5 DPT of Agriculture
5. Feasibility study on local land Municipal wide R200 000 Year2-Year5 DPT of Agriculture
needs
TOTAL R 200 000
SECTOR: ENVIRONMENT & WASTE MANAGEMENT
Projects Location / Area Budget Term Responsibility
1. Communal waste holding sites Municipal wide R400 000 Ongoing DPT of Environmental
affair
2. Education and awareness Municipal wide R250 000 Ongoing Vulamehlo Municipaity
campaign on environmental and
waste management
3. Feasibility studies on the Municipal wide R350 000 Ongoing Vulamehlo Municipaity
development of land-fill sites
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4. Identification of wetlands and Municipal wide R200 000 Year1- Year4 Vulamehlo Municipaity
other conservancy worthy areas
5. Waste management Plan Municipal wide R150 000 Year1- Year3 Vulamehlo Municipaity
6. Catchment management Municipal wide R150 000 Ongoing Vulamehlo Municipaity
TOTAL R 1 350 000
CEMETERIES & CREMATORIA
Projects Location / Area Budget Term Responsibility
1. Feasibility study on appropriate Municipal wide R300 000 Year2-Year 3 Vulamehlo Municipality
burial sites
2. Education and awareness Municipal wide R300 000 Year1– Year5 Vulamehlo Municipality
campaign on health and negative
spatial impact of on-site burials
TOTAL R 600 000
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Projects Location/ Area Budget Term Responsibility
1. Identify and develop Municipal wide R300 000 p.a Year1-Year 5 Public Works
sustainable livelihoods projects Dpt of Economic
across the municipality Development and
Tourism
2. Develop small scale farming & Dududu R500 000 Year 2-Year 5 DPT of Economic
SMME support centre Development & Tourism
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3. Establish block yards along Municipal wide To be determined Year 2-Year 5 Public works
major river systems Vulamehlo Municipality
DPT of Agriculture
4. Block Making (Youth Project) Ward 8 R350 000 Year 3-Year 5 Public Works
Dpt of Econ. Devt and
Tourism
Welfare Dpt
NDA
TOTAL R 550 000
SECTOR: POST & TELECOMMUNICATION
Projects Location / Area Budget Term Responsibility
1. Establishment of postal cluster Municipal wide To be determined Year 1-Year5 Telkom
boxes
2. New telephone installations Municipal wide To be determined Year 1- Year 5 Telkom
3. Provision of public phone Municipal wide To be determined Year 1-Year 5 Telkom
facilities
4. Installation of cellular network Municipal wide To be determined Year 1-Year 5 Telkom
coverage
TOTAL TO BE DETERMINED
SECTOR: SOCIAL FACILITIES
Projects Location / Area Budget Term Responsibility
1.Assessment and audit on Municipal wide R350 000 Year2-Year3 Vulamehlo Municipality
conditions of existing sportsfields
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2.Establishment of community Odidini R350 000 Year2-Year3 Welfare DPT
halls Mpophomeni R350 000 Year2-Year3 Welfare DPT
Mahlathini R350 000 Year2-Year3 Welfare DPT
Braemer R350 000 Year2-Year3 Welfare DPT
KwaMbungulu R350 000 Year2-Year3 Welfare DPT
Mayfield R350 000 Year2-Year3 Welfare DPT
Ethafeni/Mqangqala R350 000 Year2-Year3 Welfare DPT
Amandlalathi R350 000 Year2-Year3 Welfare DPT
KwaMdaphuna R350 000 Year2-Year3 Welfare DPT
eS‟kebheni R350 000 Year2-Year3 Welfare DPT
Ethenjane R350 000 Year2-Year3 Welfare DPT
Inkwali R350 000 Year2-Year3 Welfare DPT
St. Teressa R350 000 Year2-Year3 Welfare DPT
Itshehlophe R350 000 Year2-Year3 Welfare DPT
Ward 8 R350 000 Year2– ear3 Welfare DPT
3.Establishment of multi-purpose Inkwali R5 000 000 Year2-Year3 Welfare DPT
facilities KwaQumba R5 000 000 Year2-Year3 Welfare DPT
Amandlakapheli R5 000 000 Year2-Year3 Welfare DPT
Kenterton R 5 000 000 Year 3 -Year5 Welfare Dpt
Dpt of Econ Dev &
Tourism
Ugu District Municipality
4.Assessment of sites for locating Municipal wide R200 000 Year2-Year5 Welfare DPT
sportsfields
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5.Establishment of libraries Municipal wide To be determined Year1-Year5 Welfare
6.Upgrade existing facilities Upgrade Toyana R150 000 Year2-Year5 Public Works
community facility Welfare
into a multi- Vulamehlo Municipality
functional centre,
Refurbish R50 000 Year2-Year4 Public Works
KwaMqiniseni hall Welfare
(Ngodini) Vulamehlo Municipality
7.Establishment of management Municipal wide R300 000 Year2-Year5 Vulamehlo Municipality
structures
8.Develop sporting codes Municipal wide R50 000 Year 1-Year2 DPT of Science , Arts &
Culture
Vulamehlo Municipality
9. Upgrading of Kenterton sports Kenterton R150 000 Year 1 Public Works
ground
10. Establishment of taxi ranks Ethenjane To be determined Year 3- Year 5 Vulamehlo & Ugu Distict
Municipalities
Dpt of Public Works
TOTAL R 26 500 000
SECTOR: TOURISM
Projects Location / Area Budget Term Responsibility
1. Tourism feasibility study Municipal wide R200 000 Year 1- Year2 DPT of Economic
Development & Touism
2. Completion of traditional village KwaQiko R300 000 Year1- Year4 Tourism &Public Works
3. Feasibility of Diamond Tourism Diamond R100 000 Year 2-Year3 DPT of Economic
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Development & Touism
4. Ntshenkombe/ Execution Rock KwaQiko R300 000 Year 2-Year4 Tourism & Vulamehlo
5. Feasibility of Mkhunya KwaLembe R300 000 Year 2-Year4 Tourism & Vulamehlo
Mountain Tourism
TOTAL R 1 200 000
SAFETY & SECURITY
Projects Location / Area Budget Term Responsibility
1.Establishment of Community Municipal wide R60 000 Year 1-Year2 DPT of Safety & Security
Policing Forums
2.Establishment of police Municipal wide To be determined Ongoing DPT of Safety & Security
reservists
3.Establishment of contact points Odidini To be determined Year 1-Year3 SAPS
Vumelethu To be determined Year 1-Year3 SAPS
KwaQumba To be determined Year 1-Year3 SAPS
TOTAL R 60 000
INSTITUTIONAL
Projects Location / Area Budget Term Responsibility
1. Skills Audit Municipal wide R70 000 Year1- Year2 Vulamehlo Municipality
2. Institutional Business Plan Municipal wide R150 000 Year1- Year2 Vulamehlo Municipality
3. Communication Plan Municipal wide R60 000 Year1- Year2 Vulamehlo Municipality
4. Rehabilitation of existing tribal KwaLembe Tribal Unknown Year1- Year2 DPT of Trad & Local Govt
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Intergrated Development Plan - Vulamehlo
courts Court - ongoing Affairs
5. 3 x Level 1 HoDs (Finanacial, Vulamehlo R 420 000 Year1 Vulamehlo Municipality
Corporate & Technical) Municipal Offices
6. Level 3 Chief Financial Officer Vulamehlo R 120 960 Year1 Vulamehlo Municipality
Municipal Offices
7. Level 4 Technical Officer Vulamehlo R 115 093 Year1 Vulamehlo Municipality
Municipal Offices
8. Level 9 Human Resource Clerk Vulamehlo R 62 610 Year1 Vulamehlo Municipality
Municipal Offices
9. Furniture & Equipment Vulamehlo R 300 000 Year 1 Vulamehlo Municipality
(Computers etc) Municipal Offices
TOTAL R 1 298 663
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