UMLALAZI MUNICIPALITY

Prepare a program for the introduction of LUMS in rural areas and include it in the IDP review. 12 A comprehensive HR strategy should be developed (if not already in place) and reflected in the next IDP review.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

REGIONAL CONTEXT
DEMOGRAPHICS
MAIN ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS
AD HOC AND BASIC CAPITAL PROJECTS
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDED BY UTHUNGULU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
YOUTH PROJECTS
SPECIAL PROJECTS

The Second Economy
HIV / Aids
Cunina Zulu Village Project
Proposed Commercial Development at Gingindlovu
Proposed KwaBulawayo Cultural Village
Proposed Mixed Development, Corby Farm, Eshowe

Ongoye Forest is located in the east of the municipal area and is a nature reserve, which attracts local and foreign visitors. Schools and community halls are well distributed in the eastern part of the municipality area.

SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS

WHAT IS AN IDP?
NATIONAL LEGISLATION
PROVINCIAL ACTS
REGIONAL CONTEXT
ADMINISTRATIVE ENTITIES
LAND USE
DEMOGRAPHICS

Population Distribution and Household Sizes
Gender Breakdown
Age Distribution
Education Levels
HIV/Aids Scenarios

MAIN ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Economic Indicators
Economic Sectors

INTRODUCTION
AGRICULTURAL VALUE ADDING
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SMALL, MEDIUM AND MICRO ENTERPRISE (SMME) DEVELOPMENT
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE AND DESK
WATER & SANITATION
SOLID WASTE

Waste Quantities and Characteristics
Waste Management, Prevention and Minimisation Strategies, Systems and Practices
Waste Collection and Transportation

ELECTRICITY
TRANSPORT NETWORK
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ROLL-OUT OF FREE BASIC SERVICES
PROJECTS (2005/06 TO 2007/08)
C OMMUNITY F ACILITIES O VERVIEW
TRAVEL TIME TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES
EDUCATION FACILITIES
HEALTH FACILITIES
COMMUNITY CENTRES / HALLS
SPORTS FIELDS / FACILITIES
TRADITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRES
CEMETERIES
CRECHES
PENSION PAYOUT POINTS
DEVELOPMENT CENTRES
CULTURAL CENTRES
HOUSING

Current Housing Demand
Current and Planned Housing Projects

LAND REFORM
DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Introduction
Integrated Disaster Management Plan
Capacity Problems
Identified Role Players
Management Structure

HABITATS
KEY HYDROLOGICAL FEATURES

The Mlalazi Estuary
The Mbongolwane Wetlands

PROTECTED AREAS

Dlinza Forest
Entumeni Forest
Ongoye Forest
Umlalazi Coastal Nature Reserve

BIODIVERSITY

Biodiversity of Maputaland as a primary tourism attraction
Summary Status of uMlalazi Weed Eradication Programme
Threats to biodiversity

SWOT ANALYSIS

Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats

ORGANISATIONAL OVERVIEW

Institutional Arrangements
Municipal Powers And Functions
Municipal Policies and Sector Plans

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

Approved Capital Budget: 2008/2009

KEY ISSUES EXTRACTED FROM UPDATED STATUS QUO

Tourism Related Key Issues
Demographic Key Issues
Transport Related Key Issues
Settlement Patterns
Economic Key Issues
Engineering Infrastructure Key Issues
Spatial Issues
Social Facility Key Issues
Environmentally Related Key Issues
Housing and Land Reform Related Issues
Disaster Management

One of the outstanding features of the uMlalazi area is the coastal area from north of Mtunzini to the mouth of the Matigulu River. In terms of the land capacity classification map (see attached at the end of this section 4), agricultural land with high potential is evident in the north-eastern part of the municipality (occupied by commercial agriculture and not part of the Ingonyama Trust Land) as well as parts of Council Wards 7 and 8 (some commercial agricultural areas as part of Council Division 7 and parts of the Kolweni and Shange Traditional Leadership Areas as part of Council Division 8).

Table 1: Composition of the population table of South Africa, KwaZulu Natal and uMlalazi Local Municipality

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES

THE MUNICIPAL VISION AND ITS ELEMENTS

The vision is seen as the end goal in terms of the IDP process, with strategic focus areas, development strategies and objectives, and projects being the steps required to achieve the vision or goal. From a vision perspective, there are certain elements that provide guidance for decision-making. The vision recognizes the importance of natural resources not only for the present generation, but also for future generations.

The strategic core areas, development strategies and goals and projects prepared by the IDP must support the vision and its elements, while the spatial development framework must be a spatial reflection of the vision and must realize the elements of the vision by directing spatial developments in the area.

EXPLANATION OF TERMINOLOGY

STRATEGIC STRUCTURE

STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS, DEVELOPMENT GOALS, STRATEGIES AND OBJECTIVES

To prepare and implement a communication strategy for infrastructure and service delivery which describes the roles and. Prepare and implement a municipal plan for community facilities (including an audit of all facilities, especially pension payment points and an implementation plan). Prepare and implement the 2nd phase of LUMS focusing on all areas of the municipality outside the formal urban areas of Eshowe.

In collaboration with Dept of Agriculture, from whom funding is to be obtained, prepare and implement the Municipal Agricultural Development Plan.

NATIONAL SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVE

To ensure that the development mandate of the municipality is understood by all the municipality's residents, role players and stakeholders; and. It also focuses on strengthening the nodes in the Municipality while ensuring the equitable development of the rural areas through land reform, housing and service delivery. The spatial development vision for the Municipality is based on a hierarchy of functions for centers and nodes.

The spatial implications of the NSDP have been addressed through the review of the Spatial Development Framework.

ACCELERATED AND SHARED GROWTH INITIATIVE FOR SOUTH AFRICA (ASGISA) 152

A key area of success for local economic development is aimed at establishing economic growth and development in all economic sectors and promoting social development and community empowerment. ASGISA identified the need to monitor departmental budget expenditures as some departments overspend and others underspend. The purpose of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Growth and Development Strategy (PGDS) is to provide strategic direction for development and planning in the province.

PSEDS attempts to indicate where different types of investment should be directed in order to achieve development and/or economic growth.

Table 42: ASGISA & uMlalazi’s Development Strategies Alignment UMLALAZI DEVELOPMENT

UTHUNGULU DISTRICT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT ACTION PLAN156

Safety and Security Approach the community safety and liaison department to organize a safety and security workshop for Uthungulu (follow up by roadshows).

PRIMARY ADMINISTRATION CENTRE

SECONDARY CENTRES

It is a center that has developed due to its proximity to both Gingindlovu and Mtunzini where a higher level of service is available. On the other hand, the P230 is a gravel road, which is in poor condition in places. The proximity of this center to the junction between the P230 and the R66 has influenced its development.

Khomo This center is located on the border of uMlalazi/Nkandla Local Municipality and is closer to Nkandla than Eshowe.

TERTIARY CENTRES

Nkwaleni This center has a strategic location as it is located at the junction of the R34 from Empangeni and the R66 between Eshowe and Melmoth. Nteneshane It is located in the east of the council area on the D518, which links the R102 and the P230, both roads are tertiary. Oquqeni It is also a center located on the P230, which further underlines the importance of this transport route as a functional route.

It is also located at the junction between the D884 and the R66, the first road mentioned connecting the R102 and the R66.

PRIMARY CORRIDORS

Samungu This center is located on the D356 and shows a steady population growth rate over the past five (5) years. The growth rate can be expected to be slow, given the proximity to Eshowe and the proximity to Samungu, which shows a faster growth rate. The definition and (and even ranking) of the above Development Centers is strongly influenced by the transport routes they serve.

The Development Plan has identified a number of roads as part of their Development Corridor network based on the condition of the roads, the level of access provided by the roads and its.

SECONDARY CORRIDORS

The road is currently gravel and has been identified in the uMlalazi IDP for upgrading using tar. This corridor serves an agricultural area of considerable size and will become increasingly important. If improved to an acceptable standard, it will encourage traffic movement between the Greytown/Kranskop and Eshowe areas as it will significantly shorten the journey distance.

TERTIARY CORRIDORS

Creation of a single Land Use Management Scheme for urban and rural areas of the Municipality; Consolidate existing planning schemes and Land Use Management Guidelines into the format recommended by the Province, and. Provision of a system of zoning and appropriate land use categories, as well as management zones for different land uses in the Municipality to enable effective management of land use in the urban, peri-urban and rural areas of the Municipality.

Present LUMS and its benefits to a Combined Amakhosi meeting and obtain permission to undertake land use surveys in traditional leadership areas.

Table 51: uMlalazi 2 nd Phase LUMS Phases

SECTOR INVOLVEMENT

COMMUNITY NEEDS

The Budgets 2009/10 and the Performance Plans of all KZN departments have been obtained through the Directorate of Local Government and Traditional Affairs (DLGTA).

KZN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

Vision
Mission statement
Strategic objectives
Core functions
MTEF Transfers to Municipalities

To draw up a sector master plan to provide support to municipalities; and Develop systems for effective administration of state land. To empower communities regarding the sustainable use of resources; and To prevent and control the spread of invasive alien species in the province. To ensure greater accountability of the public entity Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife (EKZNW) and ensure greater value for money in achieving government objectives (DAEA); and.

KZN DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Vision
Mission
Core functions

The Department's mission is to formulate and implement effective economic development strategies that promote sustainable economic development and job creation within the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The department's mandate to develop the economy is aimed at developing existing businesses and facilitating broad participation of new entrants. Facilitate strategies to strengthen the competitiveness of priority sectors of the economy, in line with the industrial development strategy;

To provide an effective and efficient consumer protection service; and ensure effective and prudent business regulation in the province.

KZN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Vision
Mission statement
Strategic goals
Core functions

Developing the human resources capacity of the department to meet the highest standards of professionalism in accordance with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act and other transformation objectives;. Address the impact of the HIV and AIDS pandemic urgently and purposefully as part of an integrated provincial response. The department's strategy therefore becomes to provide access to quality education and skills for all and, in particular, the poor.

No indication has been given by the Department for transfers to local municipalities over the next three years.

KZN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Vision
Mission statement
Strategic goals and objectives
Core functions

This includes integrating primary health care services, ensuring integrated planning for health service delivery, continuing to implement the Tuberculosis Crisis Management Plan, continuing to accelerate and support the implementation of the Comprehensive National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan, as well as reducing the preventable causes of child and maternal health morbidity and mortality, and accelerating and supporting the provision of nutritional support through the Integrated Nutrition Program; and. The main goal of the Department of Health is to develop and implement a sustainable, coordinated, integrated and comprehensive health system based on the primary health care approach, which includes promotional, curative, rehabilitative, supportive and palliative care. The department provides health services primarily to the province's uninsured population, which constitutes approximately 88 percent of the province's total population of approximately 10.144 million people (2009) which amounts to 8.926 million people.

In addition, the department is expected to provide tertiary health services to people outside the provincial boundaries.

KZN DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

Vision
Mission
Core functions

This category focuses on the prevention of disease and the provision of basic curative health services. The aim is to ensure the integrity of forensic evidence and to provide Inspector of Anatomy Services. The mission statement of the KwaZulu-Natal Housing Department is to create an enabling environment for the development of sustainable human settlements in partnership with stakeholders to improve the quality of life for all in KwaZulu-Natal.

Slum Clearance Management in KwaZulu-Natal Province; and Train housing stakeholders.

KZN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY & LIAISON

Vision
Mission statement
Core functions

KZN DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS 188

Mission statement
Core functions

Facilitate the development and coordination of social crime prevention initiatives; and promoting and supporting victim empowerment. Effective and efficient services to the MEC; and the provision of sound business services.

KZN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

Vision
Mission statement
Core functions

The department's mandate is to build and maintain a balanced road network that meets the mobility needs of the citizens of KwaZulu-Natal and supports national and provincial growth and development strategies. The department's mandate is to regulate public transportation and ensure public access to safe, efficient, and affordable public transportation. The department's mandate is to create a safe road environment through the reduction of road accidents.

The ministry's revenue, estimated at R1.031 billion in 2009/10, flows into the Provincial Revenue Fund.

KZN DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Vision
Mission statement
Strategic goals
Core functions

To provide comprehensive and sustainable social welfare development services through departmental staff and non-governmental organization (NGO) funding; Support effective and efficient service delivery through monitoring and evaluation of program performance, including social aspects of community development. Management and implementation of demographic research and analysis; and Capacity building and advocacy for population and development.

KZN DEPARTMENT OF WORKS

Vision
Mission statement
Core functions

The department's mission is to lead in infrastructure development and property management in KwaZulu-Natal. To provide and facilitate the provision of housing and property management services to satisfy the client's needs. The Department of Works is responsible for the provision of comprehensive property and building infrastructure services to KwaZulu-Natal's provincial departments.

Construction of public buildings, which involves the physical construction or major improvements in terms of infrastructure in the building environment;.

KZN DEPARTMENT OF ARTS, CULTURE AND TOURISM

Vision
Mission statement
Core functions

Maintenance of public buildings and land, including carrying out work necessary to maintain the required level of operation; and. Disposal of public buildings and land, including disposal of fixed assets by sale, demolition, exchange and donation.

KZN DEPARTMENT OF SPORT AND RECREATION

Vision
Mission statement
Strategic goals
Core functions

To provide effective and efficient planning, monitoring and evaluation of all sports and recreation functions;. To achieve and coordinate national and international agreements and initiatives, as entered into by the province in the interest of sport and recreation;. To accelerate the delivery of sport and recreation in the province through mass participation of the citizens in KwaZulu-Natal;.

Implement sports and recreation agencies, which contribute to the overall vision of the department;

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN