Local Government Handbook - South Africa 2013

The Local Government Handbook: South Africa 2013

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT HANDBOOK SOUTH AFRICA 2013

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A complete guide to municipalities in South Africa Third Edition

THIRD EDITION

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thiRD EDitiON PUBLISHer Yes! Media aSSISTanT eDITOr Olivia Main

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managIng eDITOr Samantha Collins

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PrODUCTIOn CO-OrDInaTOr Ursula Munnik

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local government handbook south africa 2013 A complete guide to municipalities in South Africa

Third EdiTion

foreword message from the publisher We are proud to publish the third edition of The Local Government Handbook: South Africa. In compiling this edition we conducted our most successful municipal survey process to date, showing a marked increase in completed surveys received. As a result the publication has once again expanded while remaining true to its original focus of providing a complete, concise overview of all municipalities in South Africa.

In May this year we also launched the Handbook’s sister website at www.localgovernment.co.za. On this website you will find all the information that is contained in the publication, with the added benefit of continuous updating. If you find any information that seems outdated in here, the website may offer more recently updated information. The website information is also completely searchable for any relevant text, name, place and so forth.

We trust that you will find the information useful and that our publication and website adds a valuable source of consolidated and easy-to-access municipal information to the South African landscape.

DeOn Muller

find us online www.localgovernment.co.za All the information contained within this publication is also available on our user-friendly website, which is constantly updated in terms of accuracy and up-to-date information.

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foreword

This year we have once again added a number of new and additional information fields to the directory, primarily the two most-recent audit outcomes sourced from the Auditor General’s annual financial audit of all municipalities, as well as the results of the latest Blue- and Green Drop audits performed by the Department of Water Affairs. Whereas in the past we confined ourselves mostly to descriptive and personnel information, we think it important to include more information related to the relative performance of each municipality. We will continue to expand this information in future editions. We also added a number of independent information sources for both additional information gathering and cross-referencing.

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Directory Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality Amathole District Municipality Cacadu District Municipality OR Tambo District Municipality Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality Lukhanji Local Municipality Umzimvubu Local Municipality

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Directory Lesedi Local Municipality

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Directory eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality Big Five Local Municipality Impendle Local Municipality Jozini Local Municipality Mpofana Local Municipality Umhlatuze Local Municipality Newcastle Local Municipality Umzimkhulu Local Municipality

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Directory Sekhukhune District Municipality Lephalale Local Municipality

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Directory Frances Baard District Municipality John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality Emthanjeni Local Municipality

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Directory Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality Ratlou Local Municipality Tlokwe Local Municipality

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Directory City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality Oudtshoorn Local Municipality

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SOURCES Methodology, Sources and Acknowledgements

MUNICIPAL SURVEY PROCESS Much of the information appearing in this directory was collected via an annual survey that we conduct with all municipalities.

While we go to great efforts to gather complete and accurate information, some municipalities are more responsive than others.

The information fields that are primarily gathered by survey are those related to municipal contact details and descriptions; contact information; political and administrative personnel; as well as LED and tender information. In the instances where a particular municipal directory entry is followed by the descriptor ‘*GCIS’ it denotes that no survey information was received from the municipality concerned. In these instances the relevant information was sourced from the Local Government Directory, published by the GCIS and available at www.gcis.gov.za/gcis/pdf/ localgovernment.pdf. The information contained in the individual municipal profile pages was provided to us by the municipalities concerned.

MUNICIPAL AREA AND MAPS This municipal area information was supplied by the Municipal Demarcation Board. All the source material for maps contained in this publication was also supplied by the GIS/IT department at the Board. For more information on the Municipal Demarcation Board please refer to www.demarcation.org.za.

COMPOSITION OF MUNICIPAL COUNCILS The information listed within is based on information published by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). The information has been updated to include municipal by-election results up to August 2012. For more information on the IEC, please refer to website www.elections.org.za.

AUDIT OUTCOMES

‘Qualified audit opinion’ – The financial statements contain material misstatements in specific amounts or there is insufficient evidence for the auditor to conclude that specific amounts included in the financial statements are not materially misstated.

An audit outcome listed as ‘Financially unqualified with no findings’ is also referred to as a “clean audit”, the goal of government’s Operation Clean Audit. A clean audit relates to three aspects: • The financial statements are free from material misstatements; • There are no material findings on the annual performance report; • There are no findings on compliance with key laws and regulations.

An audit outcome listed as ‘Financially unqualified with findings’ means that the financial statements are free from material misstatement and therefore financially reliable, but the audit report contains material findings regarding other areas of noncompliance.

BLUE DROP SCORES The Blue Drop Scores are sourced from the 2012 Blue Drop Report published by The Department: Water Affairs. The full report is available at www.dwaf.gov.za.

The Municipal Blue Drop Score is a performance indicator of the overall municipal drinking water quality management performance of the relevant municipality. The score relates to not only the quality of the drinking water, but also contains a risk management measure relating to the ability of the responsible authority to sustain the quality of drinking water and also to deal with any incidents that may pose a health risk to the public.

The maximum score is 100 and the target of excellence is 95%.

GREEN DROP SCORES

The information regarding audit outcomes is sourced from the Consolidated General Report on the audit outcomes of Local Government 2010-11, published by the Auditor General South Africa (AGSA). The full report is available from AGSA’s offices or at www.agsa.co.za.

Due to the nature of this publication we have only included the overall audit outcomes for the periods 2009-10 and 2010-11. The terminology used is described by AGSA as follows: ‘Adverse audit opinion’ – The financial statements contain misstatements that are not confined to specific amounts or the misstatements represent a substantial portion of the financial statements.

‘Disclaimer of audit opinion’ – There was insufficient appropriate evidence (documentation) on which the auditor could base an opinion concerning the items reported in the financial statements. The lack of sufficient evidence is not confined to specific amounts or represents a substantial portion of the information contained in the financial statements.

The Green Drop Scores are sourced from the 2011 Green Drop Report published by The Department: Water Affairs.

The full report is available at www.dwaf.gov.za.

The Municipal Green Drop Score is a performance indicator of the overall municipal wastewater business practice and compliance of the relevant municipality. The maximum score is 100.

GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION AND SYSTEM (GCIS) We would like to thank the Department: Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) for providing invaluable source material and information. In particular, any directory information that could not be successfully collected by survey from municipalities was sourced from the Local Government Directory, made available by the GCIS and available at www.gcis. gov.za/gcis/pdf/localgovernment.pdf.

We also made extensive use of the South Africa Yearbook 2011/12, published by the GCIS, in compiling the overview and introductory information.

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METHODOLOGY, SOURCES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

It should be recognised that the type of information contained in this handbook and directory changes frequently. We have taken care to collect and capture the relevant information as carefully as possible. It is, however, inevitable that some of the information will be incorrect at source and/or become outdated during and after publication. We take no responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in this directory. If you notice any errors or omissions, please contact us at directory@yesmedia.co.za so that we may correct it for future editions.

The information in this directory is also available at www. localgovernment.co.za, where it may be continuously updated.

A Aecom Amalooloo Anglo American Ariba Africa Auditor-General South Africa

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B Betram Bigen Africa BKS

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C Cement & Concrete Institute Central University of Technology: School of Government Management Cobra Watertech College of Cape Town Continuity SA CV Projects D Delacom Solutions Department Justice and Constitutional Development Department Public Works Department Science and Technology: Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge Systems Dube Trade Port E Eastern Cape Development Corporation Eastern Cape: Local Government & Traditional Affairs ERWAT Escrow Europe

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G Geberit Group Five Group Five Pipe

H Harmony Gold Honeycomb BEE Ratings I Ian Dickie Incledon Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Internet Solutions

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L Legal Aid SA Lektratek Water Technology Limpopo Local Economic Development Centre

M Mercedes-Benz Mjayeli Security & Technical Services Mpact Recycling Municipal Employees Pension Fund N National Cold Asphalt

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S SAMWUMED Sanitech Sasol SekelaXabiso Senter 360 Sew-Eurodrive Softline VIP Payroll South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) South African Planning Institute Stellenbosch University: School of Public Leadership Synsport

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overview Overview of Local Government in South Africa

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In terms of Chapter 7 of the Constitution of South Africa, the local sphere of government is made up of municipalities that must be established for the whole of South Africa’s territory. As such, municipalities form the lowest formal level of democratically elected government in South Africa. A municipality has the right to govern, on its own initiative, the local government affairs of its community, subject to national and provincial legislation, as provided for in the Constitution. The executive and legislative authority of a municipality is vested in its Municipal Council.

The objectives of local government are: • To provide democratic and accountable government for local communities; • To ensure the provision of services to communities in a sustainable manner; • To promote social and economic development; • To promote a safe and healthy environment; and • To encourage the involvement of communities and community organisations in the matters of local government.

While Chapter 7 of the Constitution provides the foundation for the establishment of municipalities, various Acts of Parliament have further defined these municipal structures since the inception of the current constitution, the most important of these being: • The Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act • The Municipal Property Rates Act • The Municipal Finance Management Act • The Municipal Systems Act • The Municipal Structures Act • The Local Government: Municipal Demarcation Act There are three kinds of municipalities in South Africa, metropolitan-, district- and local municipalities (also known as Category A, B and C municipalities).

Metropolitan municipalities have been established to administer South Africa’s most urbanised areas. Metropolitan municipalities have exclusive municipal

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executive and legislative authority in their respective areas. There are eight metropolitan municipalities in South Africa: • Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality • City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality • City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality • City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality • Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality • eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality • Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality The remainder of South Africa is administered by 44 district municipalities (also known as Category C municipalities).

Each district municipality is further subdivided into various smaller local municipalities (also known as Category B municipalities). As an example, the territory administered by the Sedibeng District Municipality encompasses the EmfuleniLesedi- and Midvaal Local Municipalities.

District and local municipalities share legislative and executive authority in respect of their commonly administered areas.

District councils are primarily responsible for capacity-building and district-wide planning.

In total there are 278 municipalities in South Africa, comprising eight metropolitan, 44 district and 226 local municipalities.

The political management of municipalities is made up of an elected Municipal Council.

The term of a Municipal Council may not be more than five years. The Municipal Council makes decisions on exercising its powers and performing its functions, including electing its office bearers as well as appointing its executive and other committees. The Municipal Council employs the executive management and personnel that are necessary for the effective performance of its functions.

Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA)

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) oversees the implementation of,

among other things, the Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act, the Municipal Property Rates Act, the Municipal Finance Management Act, the Disaster Management Act, the Municipal Systems Act, the Municipal Structures Act and the Municipal Demarcation Act. Its mission is to facilitate cooperative governance and support all spheres of government, by: • developing appropriate policies and legislation to promote integration in government’s development programmes and service delivery; • providing strategic interventions, support and partnerships to facilitate policy implementation in the provinces and local government; • creating enabling mechanisms for communities to participate in governance.

The Department further aims to build and strengthen the capability and accountability of provinces and municipalities. This includes: • continued hands-on support through the established system and capacity-building programme, focusing on critical areas such as integrated development planning (IDP), local economic development (LED), financial management, service delivery and public participation; • evaluating the impact of government programmes in municipal areas, enhancing performance and accountability by improving the quality of reporting on the Local Government Strategic Agenda (LGSA) and improving the monitoring, reporting and evaluation of capacity in local government.

The Department is also responsible for coordinating and supporting policy development implementing the LGSA, and monitoring and supporting service delivery.

Applicable Legislation

The Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 establishes a framework for planning, performance-management systems, effective use of resources and organisational change in a business context. The Act also establishes a system for municipalities to report on their performance, and provides residents with an

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opportunity to compare this performance with that of other municipalities. It also regulates public-private partnerships. The Act allows municipalities significant powers to corporatise their services, to establish utilities for service delivery, or to enter into partnerships with other service providers.

The Act provides for the adoption of a credit-control policy for municipalities that will provide for the termination of services in the event of non-payment. Municipalities have the power to pass by-laws to implement the policy.

The Local Government Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 is aimed at modernising municipal budgeting and financial management. It facilitates the development of a long-term municipal lending/bond market. It also introduces a governance framework for separate entities created by municipalities. The Act is a critical element in the overall transformation of local government in South Africa. It fosters transparency through budget and reporting requirements.

The Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004 regulates the power of a municipality to impose property rates, excludes certain properties from rating in the national interest, provides fair and equitable valuation methods of properties, and for municipalities to implement a transparent and fair system of exemptions, reductions and rebates through their rating policies.

The Local Government Municipal Property Rates Amendment Act, 2009 was introduced in September 2009 and aims to extend the validity of a valuation roll and supplementary valuation rolls from four to six years.

The Local Government: Municipal Systems Amendment Act, 2011 is aimed at professionalising local government for improved service delivery and performance management, while also instilling a people-centred local government mindset in municipalities. A key objective of the Act is to progressively align the systems

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of municipal administration and humanresource management with those of the Public Service in national and provincial government.

The aim of the Act, among other things, is to: • professionalise local government by ensuring that the administrative apparatus of municipalities is staffed by appropriately qualified and competent persons to improve service delivery; • require that employment contracts and performance agreements of municipal managers (and managers directly accountable to municipal managers) are consistent with the uniform systems and procedures set nationally; • extend the Minister’s regulatory power to make regulations relating to macrobenefits such as medical aid and pension benefits after consultation with the ministers of health and finance.

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2011/12: • the Municipal Property Rates Amendment Bill, 2011, which provides for a more equitable and transparent system of rating different property categories with strengthened regulatory provisions that protect against excessive rating in the interest of a stable macro economy; and protection of the vulnerable through fairer treatment of those who cannot afford to pay rates; • the Monitoring, Support and Intervention Bill, 2011, which provides for the supervision of provinces and municipalities, including monitoring and intervening in a municipality when obligations are not fulfilled.

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Local Government Turnaround Strategy (LGTAS)

In 2009, an assessment of the state of local government found that problems in municipalities included poor governance and accountability, weak financial management and a high vacancy rate in critical senior management posts in many instances. The findings further indicated an inability in some municipalities to deliver on the core set of critical municipal services. The findings pointed to a need to do things differently and respond directly to the findings of those assessments. In reaction, the LGTAS was introduced as a government programme of action and a blueprint for better service delivery.

The twin aims of the LGTAS are to: • restore the confidence of the majority of South Africans in municipalities as the primary delivery organ of the developmental state at local level; • rebuild and improve the basic requirements for a functional, responsive, accountable, effective and efficient developmental local government.

National Treasury releases local government’s revenue and expenditure statements quarterly during the financial year. The statement covers revenue and expenditure as well as conditional grant spending for the relevant period, and can be found on National Treasury’s website (www. treasury.gov.za).

This information, referred to as the In-Year Management, Monitoring and Reporting System for Local Government, enables national and provincial government to exercise oversight over municipalities, and identify possible problems in implementing municipal budgets and conditional grants.

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policy-makers, researchers, sector specialists and academics with an interest in local government. Also important is the fact that the information will empower communities to hold their municipal councils accountable.

experts who serve as MFMA, 2003 advisers to provincial treasuries and some municipalities; • the Department of Cooperative Governance establishing an inspectorate to fight fraud and corruption.

Operation Clean Audit 2014

A key programme of the LGTAS is Operation Clean Audit 2014. Its main purpose is to address challenges faced by municipalities and provinces in managing audits, especially audit findings and queries from the Auditor-General (AG). The campaign seeks to achieve clean audits in municipalities and provincial government departments by 2014.

While there is still some distance to go towards achieving sound financial management in municipalities, there was an improvement in 2011 compared to previous years.

While national and provincial government provide support, the primary responsibility to achieve clean audits remains that of municipalities. Therefore, the municipal political leadership must set the right tone and foster the right culture. For this reason, the Councillor Induction Training Programme was established. It is aimed at equipping new councillors with a good understanding of their responsibilities, including good financial management.

Provincial coordinating committees (PCCs) have been established with key drivers being the provincial departments responsible for local government and provincial treasuries.

In some provinces, the Premier’s Office participates in these structures. The PCCs meet at least quarterly and municipalities report on progress made in implementing their audit remedial action plans in response to issues raised by the AG. Specific initiatives to support municipalities in improving audit outcomes include: • providing guidance on the establishment and functioning of municipal public accounts committees (MPACs); • providing MPACs with training, in partnership with the South African Local Government Association (Salga), the Association of Public Accounts Committees and National Treasury; • the department, in partnership with National Treasury, embarking on a process to determine the reasons for the failure of some municipalities; • to establish internal audit units and audit committees, and provide recommendations on appropriate intervention measures; • National Treasury deploying financial

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Integrated Development Plans (IDPs)

In terms of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, all municipalities are required to prepare IDPs. Integrated development planning is a process by which municipalities prepare five-year strategic plans that are reviewed annually in consultation with communities and stakeholders.

The aim is to achieve service delivery and development goals in municipal areas in an effective and sustainable way. National and provincial sector departments, development agencies, private-sector bodies, non-governmental organisations and communities all have a key role to play in preparing and implementing IDPs.

By March 2009, IDPs were adopted in all provinces. The IDPs and LED strategies of municipalities must reflect the priorities of the entire public sector, including those of public entities and local business. The IDPs will be reviewed to ensure that the criterion, which determine to what extent adopted IDPs are credible or realistic, include critical aspects on LED strategies and planning.

Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG)

The Department of Cooperative Governance is responsible for managing and transferring the MIG and provides support to provinces and municipalities on implementing municipal infrastructure grant projects. The grant is aimed at eradicating municipal infrastructure backlogs in poor communities to ensure the provision of basic services such as water, sanitation, roads and community lighting.

The MIG allocation for 2010/11 was R9,7 million, which is expected to increase to R15,3 billion in 2013/14. The targets for 2010/11 were: • basic water: 1,4 million households • basic sanitation: 808 070 households • roads: 1,1 million households • community lighting: 540 186 households.

Targets for the 2013/14 financial year are: • basic water: two million households • basic sanitation: 1,2 million households • roads: 1,7 million households • community lighting: 768 150 households.

By the end of 2011, the department was in

the final stages of setting up the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agency (Misa) to accelerate municipal infrastructure delivery.

Particular attention will be paid to weaker municipalities. Misa aims to: • support comprehensive infrastructure planning at municipal level; • support municipal infrastructure development, maintenance, operations and service provision in low-capacity municipalities through the procurement of relevant service-providers, and by ensuring performance as contracted; • support the management of operations and ensure a proper maintenance programme for municipal infrastructure.

Local Economic Development (LED)

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LED is an approach towards economic development, which allows and encourages local people to work together to achieve sustainable economic growth and development, thereby bringing economic benefits and improved quality of life for all residents in a local municipal area.

LED is intended to maximise the economic potential of municipal localities and enhance the resilience of macro-economic growth through increased local economic growth, employment creation and development initiatives within the context of sustainable development. The “local” in economic development points to the fact that the political jurisdiction at local level is often the most appropriate place for economic intervention, as it carries alongside it the accountability and legitimacy of a democratically elected body.

LED programmes provide support in the following areas: • developing and reviewing national policy, strategy and guidelines on LED; • providing direct and hands-on support to provincial and local government; • managing the LED Fund; • managing and providing technical support to Nodal Economic Development Planning; • facilitating, coordinating and monitoring donor pogrammes; • assisting LED capacity-building processes.

Through these interventions and resources, local role-players and interest groups are mobilised for the sake of achieving economic growth and with the aim of creating jobs to reduce poverty.

Municipal Demarcation Board

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independent authority responsible for the determination of municipal boundaries. The Board’s status as an independent authority is also protected by The Local Government: Municipal Demarcation Act, 1998 and various judgements by the Constitutional Court. In addition to the determinations and re-determinations of municipal boundaries, the Board is also mandated by legislation to declare the district management areas; to delimit wards for local elections; and to assess the capacity of municipalities to perform their functions.

South African Local Government Association (SALGA)

Salga is a listed public entity, established in terms of Section 21 of the Companies Act, 1973 and recognised by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in terms of the Organised Local Government Act, 1997. Salga represents local government on numerous intergovernmental forums such as the PCC, Minister and MECs Forum, the Budget Forum, the NCOP and the Financial and Fiscal Commission.

Salga aims, among other things, to: • transform local government to enable it to fulfil its developmental role; • enhance the role of provincial local government associations as provincial representatives and consultative bodies on local government; • raise the profile of local government; • ensure full participation of women; • act as the national employers’ organisation for municipal and provincial member employers; • provide legal assistance to its members.

Salga is funded through a combination of sources, including a national government grant, membership fees from provincial and local government associations that are voluntary members, and donations from the donor community for specific projects.

Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)

GCIS was established in terms of the Public Service Act and was officially launched in May 1998. The vision of GCIS is government communication that empowers and encourages citizens to participate in democracy and improve the lives of all. GCIS aims to lead the strategic communication of government by submitting the National Communication Strategy to Cabinet and ensuring coherence of messages, and open and extended channels of communication between

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government and the people.

The Chief Executive Officer of GCIS is government’s official spokesperson and chairs the GCIS Executive Committee, a strategising body that integrates, coordinates and rationalises the work of GCIS and government communication structures in government. GCIS has three branches: Communication and Content Management, Corporate Services, and Government and Stakeholder Engagement.

Some of the chief directorates include: • The Communication Service Agency provides core communication services to the GCIS and other government departments, both in-house and through outsourcing.

• Content and Writing provides language services on products that require translation and editing. It produces the South Africa Yearbook, Pocket Guide to South Africa, Public Sector Magazine and Vuk’uzenzele and maintains the Government Services, Government Information and GCIS websites. The chief directorate also comprises the Government news agency, BuaNews.

• Media Engagement drives interaction and communication between government and the media.

• Policy and Research conducts research to assess how government should meet public communication needs and monitors media coverage of government programmes.

• Provincial and Local Liaison provides development communication and extends government’s information infrastructure through partnerships with provincial and local government. It coordinates government’s Thusong Service Centre (TSC) Programme. By February 2012, there were 171 such centres.

• The Strategic Planning and Project Management Office implements project management, and coordinates strategic planning and monitoring.

The GCIS is central to developing communication strategies and programmes for government’s transversal campaigns.

It also assists departments with specific campaigns and events, as well as in developing departmental communication structures.

SourceS: South Africa Yearbook 2011/12, published by the Government communication and Information System. http://www.demarcation.org.za http://www.salga.net http://www.gcis.gov.za

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The Eastern Cape is located on the east coast of South Africa between the Western Cape and KwaZuluNatal provinces. Inland it borders the Northern Cape and Free State provinces as well as Lesotho. The region boasts remarkable natural diversity, ranging from the semi-arid Great Karoo to the forests of the Wild Coast and the Keiskamma Valley; the fertile Langkloof and the mountainous southern Drakensberg region. The Eastern Cape’s main feature is its spectacular coastline bordering the Indian Ocean.

It covers an area of 169 580km2 and has a population of approximately 6,7 million. It is the second-largest province in South Africa by surface area and has the third-largest population. The capital is Bhisho. Other major cities and towns include Port Elizabeth, East London, Grahamstown, Mthatha, Graaf Reinet, Cradock and Port St Johns.

The Eastern Cape is one of South Africa’s poorest provinces incorporating large areas of South Africa’s former homelands. The Eastern Cape has excellent agricultural and forestry potential. The fertile Langkloof Valley in the south-west has enormous deciduous fruit orchards, while the Karoo interior is an important sheep-farming area. The Alexandria-Grahamstown area produces pineapples, chicory and dairy products, while coffee and tea are cultivated at Magwa. People in the former Transkei region are dependent on the farming of cattle, maize and sorghum.

The metropolitan economies of Port Elizabeth and East London are based primarily on manufacturing, the most important industry being motor manufacturing. The province is the hub of South Africa’s automotive industry.

The Eastern Cape is divided into the metropolitan municipalities (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality and Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality) and six district municipalities, which are further subdivided into 37 local municipalities.

SOURCES: South Africa Yearbook 20011/12, published by the Government Communication and Information System http://www.ecotourism.co.za http://www.ecdc.co.za

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CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 134, East London, 5200 • PHYSICAL: Cnr North & Oxford Streets, Trust Centre, East London • TEL: 043 705 1156 • FAX: 043 743 1688 • EMAIL: ondelam@buffalocity.gov.za • WEB: www.buffalocity.gov.za

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,536km2 • Population: 724 306 • Description: Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is situated on the east coast of the Eastern Cape province, South Africa. The boundaries of the newly established municipality now include a large area characterised by very different features. Two former municipalities (Transitional Local Councils) – that of East London and King William’s Town – have merged into one, and also other areas, which previously were not included in either of them, are now part of Buffalo City. The municipality was established as a local municipality in 2000 after South Africa’s reorganisation of municipal areas, and is named after the Buffalo River, at whose mouth lies the only river port in South Africa. On 18 May 2011 it was separated from the Amathole District Municipality and converted into a metropolitan municipality. History was made in Buffalo City when the City elected its first female mayor on Friday, 17 March 2006.

The area has a well-developed manufacturing base, with the auto industry playing a major role. The climate is mild, with year-round sunshine. Average rainfall is 850mm.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 71, DA 21, COPE 3, AIC 2, PAC 2, ACDP 1 • Mayor: Ms Zukiswa Ncitha • Other Members of Council: Mzwandile Msoki (Deputy Mayor), Sangweni Matwele (Chief Whip), Luleka Simon (Speaker), Mthetheli Sam (IDP and PMS), Pumla Nazo (LED and Tourism), John Badenhorst (Finance) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Andile Fani • Chief Financial Officer: Pam Adonis (Acting) • Communications Officer: Keith Ngesi • LED Officer: Vuyani Mbatha • Other Senior Management: Ondela Mahlangu (Head: Communications and International Relations) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Adverse audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 92.55 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 91.28 • Green Drop Score 2011: 86.7 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • See the website.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Contact Mr Mbata on 043 705 1167/2 or email him on vuyanim@buffalocity.gov.za MM

NELSON MANDELA BAY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY (NMA)

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,959km2 • Population: 1,1 million • Description: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality is a Category A municipality. Nelson Mandela Bay is a major seaport and automotive manufacturing centre located on the south-eastern coast of Africa in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is the economic powerhouse of the Eastern Cape Province and one of six metropolitan areas in South Africa. The city is a holiday hotspot for both national and international tourists. The predominant languages spoken are English, Afrikaans and IsiXhosa. Its boundaries are formed by Cassie Mountain View in the north, Cape Recife in the south, Van Staden’s River Mouth in the west, and Sunday’s River Mouth in the east. The Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality was established on 5 December 2000. It includes the erstwhile city of Port Elizabeth and the former towns of Uitenhage and Despatch, as well as Colchester, Blue Horizon Bay and Seaview.

Historic townships include New Brighton, KwaZakhele, KwaMagxaki, Walmer, Zwide, Swartkops and Motherwell. Nelson Mandela Bay was the first city in South Africa to establish a fully integrated democratic local authority and the only city in the world named after Nelson Mandela, who was born and spent his formative years in the Eastern Cape. • Main Economic Sectors: Automotive, manufacturing and export industries.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 63, DA 48, COPE 6, ACDP 1, PAC 1, UDM 1 • Mayor: Mr Zanoxolo Wayile • Other Members of Council: Feziwe Sibeko (Chief Whip), Nancy Sihlwayi (Deputy Executive Mayor), Maria Hermans (Speaker), Balu Naran (Budget and Financial Planning), Chippa Ngcolomba (Economic Development and Planning) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Themba Hani • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Kevin Jacoby • Communications Officer: Roland Williams • Other Senior Management: Bheza Ntshona (Chief of Staff), Israel Tsatsire (Chief Operating Officer), Rio Nolutshungu (Corporate Services), Zolile Siswana (Economic Development and Planning), Kosalin Naicker (Acting Integrated Human Settlements) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 90.04 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 90.11 • Green Drop Score 2011: 80.8 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Notices for formal tenders are published on a weekly basis, normally on Wednesdays and Thursdays, in three prominent local newspapers, and also on the municipal website. Information can be obtained from the Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management, Harrower Road North End, Port Elizabeth 6001, fax 041 506 1969, tel 041 506 3135. Informal tenders are advertised on noticeboards placed at the Supply Chain Management Offices in Harrower Road, Port Elizabeth and on the Quadrem (formerly known as Tradeworld) website (phone 086 122 5577).

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Cooperatives support and marketing in arts and crafts sector; hydroponic tunnels for vegetable production; and small business support centre and advice. • Key Investment Opportunities: Private investment opportunities: automotive and components manufacturing; tourism; wool, mohair, textiles, clothing and leather; medicines; electronics; ICT; chlorine and petrochemical cluster; logistics; robotics; energy; and agribusiness. Nelson Mandela Bay offers: world-class infrastructure for investment at the iconic Coega industrial development zone (IDZ) and deep-water Port of Ngqura; vibrant automotive manufacturing centre and Logistics Park; and “windy city” – opportunity for wind energy generation.

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ALFRED NZO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC44)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X511, Mount Ayliff, 4735 • PHYSICAL: Erf 1400, Ntsizwa Street, Mount Ayliff • TEL: 039 254 5000 • FAX: 039 254 0343 • WEB: www.andm.gov.za

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 116, Port Elizabeth, 6000 • PHYSICAL: City Hall, Vuyisile Mini Square, Govan Mbeki Avenue, Nelson Mandela Bay • TEL: 041 506 3208/9 • FAX: 041 506 2422 • EMAIL: tshabudien@mandelametro. gov.za • WEB: www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za

CEDARVILLE MATATIELE

MOUNT FLETCHER MOUNT AYLIFF

UMZIMVUBU NELSON MANDELA BAY

MBIZANA MOUNT FRERE

UITENHAGE NTABANKULU

BETHALSDORP

SWARTKOPS

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 10,731km2 • Population: 948 000 • Description: Alfred Nzo District Municipality is a Category C municipality located in the northeastern corner of the Eastern Cape province. It stretches from the Drakensberg Mountains, bordering Lesotho in the west, Sisonke District Municipality to the north and OR Tambo District Municipality in the east and south. The municipality is www.localgovernment.co.za

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MATATIELE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC441)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 35, Matatiele, 4730 • PHYSICAL: 102 Main Street, Matatiele • TEL: 039 737 3135 • FAX: 039 737 3611 • EMAIL: manager@ matatiele.co.za/nthabeleng@matatiele.co.za s• WEB: www.matatiele.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,352km2 • Population: 258 758 • Description: Matatiele Local Municipality is located on the northern part of the Eastern Cape province. It adjoins Elundini Municipality to the south-west, Greater Kokstad Municipality to the east, and Lesotho to the north. It is one of the four local municipalities forming part of the Alfred Nzo District Municipality. The other municipalities are uMzimvubu, Mbizana and Ntabankulu Local Municipalities.

There are three major towns in the Matatiele municipal area: Matatiele, Cedarville and Maluti. The R56 road is a major arterial and trade route running through the municipality in an east-west direction, linking Matatiele with Kokstad to the east and Mount Fletcher to the west. It links the municipality with the KwaZulu-Natal Province and parts of the Eastern Cape province located south of Matatiele Municipality.

The western parts of the area (commercial agricultural farms) form part of the high production potential land stretching from Matatiele and Kokstad in the south through the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands to the north-western parts of KwaZulu-Natal. Matatiele municipal area is composed of the commercial farmlands surrounding the service centre of Matatiele, the town of Cedarville, and the R293 township of Maluti. The municipality is predominantly rural in nature, with 91% of households classified as rural and only 9% as urban (ANDM, WSDP, 2010: 37). While Matatiele Town serves as a service centre and/or the main economic hub for Matatiele Municipality and beyond, and is identified in the District Municipality SDF as a primary node, the settlement pattern is characterised by dispersed rural settlements surrounded by subsistence farmlands in the former Transkei region. The area is located at the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains. It adjoins the World Heritage Site along its western boundary and was included in the Maloti-Drakensberg Transfrontier Conservation and Development Project (MDTP). The latter was a collaborative initiative between South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho to protect the exceptional biodiversity of the Drakensberg and Maloti mountains through conservation, sustainable resource use, and land-use and development planning. • Main Economic Sectors: Commerce; tourism; forestry; construction; agriculture and agri-processing; and manufacturing, mining and quarrying.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 39, AIC 7, DA 3, COPE 2, UDM 1 • Mayor: Mrs Ntombovuyo Nkopane • Other Members of Council: Polelo Mohale (Chief Whip), Nomasomi Mshuqwana (Speaker), Jacqueline Magangana (Portfolio Head: Corporate Services), Motlalepula Stuurman (Portfolio Head: Economic Development and Planning), Mandisi Mbobo (Portfolio Head: Community Services), Masentle Letuka (Portfolio Head: Communications and SPU), Momelezi Mbedla (Portfolio Head: Infrastructure Services) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Dr Tsepang Nakin • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Lihle Ndzelu • Communications Officer: Ms Nthabeleng Seshea • LED Officer: Mr Vuyo Ndaba • Other Senior Management: Siyabulela Mbedla (General Manager: Community Services), Nomahlubi Ntloko (Acting General Manager: Infrastructure Services), Zamokuhle Mkhize (General Manager: Corporate Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Notices for formal tenders are usually published on Thursdays in three prominent local newspapers, and also on the

municipal website: www.matatiele.gov.za or contact the Supply Chain Manager: Mr Themba Spampoel on 039 737 3695.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Emerging farmer upgrading: introduction of an agriculture incubator programme; improvement of agricultural infrastructure and facilities; lobbying and fundraising programme for acquiring modern agricultural machinery, equipment and facilities; crop and productivity enhancement programme; and agricultural production and processing training plan development. Agriprocessing facilities development: wood processing facility; dairy processing facility; leather tannery; meat processing facility; crop and fruit processing, packaging and labelling facility; milling plant; and meat and crop cold storage facility. • Key Investment Opportunities: Dairy and red meat production, processing of livestock products and honey, and crop and fruit production; the existing 408 forestry plantations in the municipality are currently not used for commercial purposes; tourism; construction: high demand for housing delivery (human settlements) and for retail infrastructure in the municipality; and manufacturing: opportunities for the processing of goat, sheep and forestry products, as well as products associated with natural forests and forestry plantations.

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MBIZANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC443)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 12, Bizana, 4800 • PHYSICAL: 51 Main Street, Bizana • TEL: 039 251 0230 • FAX: 039 251 0917 • EMAIL: mambilal@ mbizana.gov.za • WEB: www.mbizana.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,417km2 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 54, COPE 2, AIC 1, APC 1, DA 1, NFP 1, UDM 1 • Mayor: Zoleka Busuku ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Simphiwe Thobela • Communications Officer: Mr Thenjwa Matekana • Other Senior Management: Simphiwe Thobela (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion *GCIS LM

NTABANKULU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC444)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 234, Ntabankulu, 5130 • PHYSICAL: 85 Main Street, Ntabankulu • TEL: 039 258 0056 • FAX: 039 258 0173 • EMAIL: nonyongoluleka@yahoo.com • WEB: www.ntabankulu.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,385km2 • Population: 142 432 • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, sand and quarry mining, forestry, and tourism.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 31, COPE 2, DA 1, INDEPENDENT 1, UDM 1 • Mayor: Mr Zuko Lwana • Other Members of Council: Vusi Mgoduka (Chief Whip), A N Ntamo (Speaker) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Sindile Tantsi • Chief Financial Officer: Mr B K Benxa • Communications Officer: Ms Luleka Nonyongo • LED Officer: Ms Luleka Nonyongo • Other Senior Management: Thandolwethu Manda (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Adverse audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Website, local newspapers and provincial newspaper (Daily Dispatch).

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Cooperatives support, SMME support, animal improvement, crop production, and arts and crafts. • Key Investment Opportunities: Land availability for middle income housing, shopping complexes, and Ntabankulu Cultural Village.

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UMZIMVUBU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC442)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X9020, Mount Frere, 5090 • PHYSICAL: 813 Main Street, Mount Frere • TEL: 039 255 0166 • FAX: 039 255 0167 • WEB: www.umzimvubu.gov.za POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 46, AIC 2, DA 2, UDM 2, COPE 1, INDEPENDENT 1 • Mayor: M Phangwa ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Thobela Notha • Communications Officer: Simthembile Kulu • Other Senior Management: Thobela Notha (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion *GCIS DM

AMATHOLE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC12)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 320, East London, 5200 • PHYSICAL: 40 Cambridge Street, East London • TEL: 043 701 4000 • FAX: 043 742 0337 • EMAIL: judyn@amathole.gov.za • WEB: www.amathole.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 21,595km2 • Description: Amathole District

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comprised of Matatiele, Ntabankulu, Mbizana and Umzimvubu Local Municipalities.

The district surface area has increased due to incorporation of Mbizana and Ntabankulu Local Municipalities and is now sub-divided into four local municipalities: Matatiele covering 4 352km² (39% coverage of district area), Umzimvubu 2 506km² (23% coverage of district area), Mbizana 2 806km² (25% coverage of district area) and Ntabankulu occupying 1 455km² (13% coverage of district area). The process also entailed the amendment of all four municipalities’ wards where the wards for Umzimvubu LM increased from 24 to 27 due to some wards from Ntabankulu Municipality being incorporated under Umzimvubu Local Municipality; Matatiele 24 to 26; Mbizana from 25 to 31 and Ntabankulu from 15 to 18 wards. The changes resulted in Alfred Nzo District Municipality being formed by a total of 102 wards. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture and forestry.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 13, COPE 1, DA 1, AIC 1 • Mayor: Eunice Diko • Other Members of Council: M M Twabu (Speaker), S Mehlomakulu (Chief Whip), Linda Tshiki (MMC: Corporate Services), Beauty Maningi (MMC: LED and Rural Development), Noziphiwo Topo (MMC: Community Services) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Maxwell Moyo • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Mthethonzima Mkhathu • Communications Officer: Mpumzi Zuzile • Other Senior Management: Ngubende Hlazo (Infrastructure), Mzobanzi Silinga (Community Services), Maxwell Moyo (Acting Corporate Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 64.37 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 52.54 • Green Drop Score 2011: 38.0 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Contact the Finance Department, Mrs Nolundi Platyi, 039 254 5059.

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Municipality is situated in the central part of the Eastern Cape stretching along the Sunshine Coast from the Fish River Mouth, along the Eastern Seaboard to just south of Hole in the Wall along the Wild Coast. It is bordered to the north by the Amathole Mountain Range. It is comprised of eight local municipalities: Mbhashe, Mnquma, Great Kei, Amahlathi, Buffalo City, Ngqushwa, Nkonkobe and Nxuba. It has many main towns, which are East London, King Williamstown, Mdantsane, Alice, Fort Beaufort, Keiskammahoek, Peddie, Hamburg, Adelaide, Bedford, Stutterheim, Cathcart, Khomga, Kei Road, Chintsa, Butterworth, Ngqamakwe, Centane, Dutywa, Willowvale and Elliotdale. Four heritage routes have been developed which have been named after isiXhosa kings and heroes. They are the Maqoma Route, the Makana Route, the Sandile Route and the Phalo Route. These intertwine with the other tourism routes located within the district, namely the Sunshine Coast Route, the Wild Coast Route, the Amathole Mountain Escape Route and the Friendly N6 Route.

IDUTYWA MNQUMA

CATHCART NXUBA BEDFORD

MBHASHE WILLOWVALE

AMAHLATHI SEYMOUR

STUTTERHEIM

NKONKOBE

KOMGA GREAT KEI

FORT HARE

NGQUSHWA

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 16, COPE 2, DA 1, UDM 1 • Mayor: Mrs N H Konza • Other Members of Council: Samkelo Janda (Speaker), Laverne Jacobs (Portfolio Head: Budget and Treasury Office), Pendulwa Finca (Portfolio Head: Land and Housing), Siyabulela Genu (Portfolio Head: Strategic Planning), Mzwakhe Memani (Portfolio Head: LED) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Chris Magwangqana • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Yimile Zote • Communications Officer: Samkelo Ngwenya • Other Senior Management: Nomvula Solomon (Director: Health and Protection Services), Gordon Taku (Director: Corporate Services), Nico Jonker (Director: Engineering Services), Mpume Gaba (Director: Land, Human Settlements and Economic Development) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 74.62 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 65.21 • Green Drop Score 2011: 56.0 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Please contact the Finance Department: Mrs Nolundi Platyi, 039 254 5059.

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AMAHLATHI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC124)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X2, Stutterheim, 4930 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Hill & Maclean Streets, Stutterheim • TEL: 043 683 1100 • FAX: 043 683 1127 • WEB: www.amahlathi.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,820km2 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 33, COPE 3, DA 2, CRA 1, UDM 1 • Mayor: M Peter ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Ms Feziwe Shoba • Communications Officer: Bantu Ondala • Other Senior Management: Feziwe Shoba (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings *GCIS LM

GREAT KEI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC123)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X2, Komga, 4950 • PHYSICAL: 17 Main Street, Engine Garage, Komga • TEL: 043 831 1028 • FAX: 043 831 1306 • EMAIL: info@greatkeilm.gov.za • WEB: www.greatkeilm.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,736km2 • Description: Great Kei Local Municipality is a Category B municipality located within the Eastern Cape province amidst the three former industrial towns of Butterworth, King Williams Town and East London. It is bounded in the east by the Great Kei River, in the south-east by the Wild Coast, in the west by Buffalo City and by Stutterheim on the north. The main towns are Komga, Kei Mouth, Chintsa, Morgan Bay and Haga-Haga. Regional access is obtained through the district via the N2 national route from East London to Butterworth. It is mainly a tourist destination, though the film industry has also shown keen interest in the area. It is also historically famous for its agricultural sector and cultural heritage.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 11, DA 2 • Mayor: Ngenisile Tekile ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Chris Mbekela 30

• Communications Officer: Dumisani Mbizeni • Other Senior Management: Nicholas Mkohlakali (Acting Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • The process is centralised at Supply Chain Management Unit. Tenders go through a bidding process and are advertised in the local newspaper, as well as on the website. Contact Supply Chain, 043 831 1028 ext 236, contact person: Mr Philasande Mankayi, stayalives@webmail.co.za LM

MBHASHE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC121)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 25, Indutywa, 5000 • PHYSICAL: 3 Kiddley Street, Indutywa • TEL: 047 489 5800 • FAX: 047 489 1137 • WEB: www. mbhashemun.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,169km2 • Description: Mbhashe Local Municipality is a Category B Third Grade municipality. It is situated in the southeastern parts of the Eastern Cape Province, and is bound by the coastline flowing from Qhora River in the south to Mncwasa River in the north along the Indian Ocean.

It borders the following municipalities: King Sabata Dalindyebo in the north east, Ngcobo in the west, Mnquma in the south and Ntsika Yethu in the south west. The three main towns are Dutywa, Willowvale and Elliotdale. The area consists of 26 wards and 51 councillors. It earned its name from the beautiful river called Mbhashe, which flows through Dutywa, Willowvale and Elliotdale.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 41, COPE 9, UDM 7, INDEPENDENT 2, APC 1, DA 1 • Mayor: Dr Nonceba Mfecane ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Monwabisi Somana • Communications Officer: Sipeto Gada • Other Senior Management: Sabelo Dumezweni (Acting Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Contact the Procurement Office, 047 489 5813.

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MNQUMA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC122)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 36, Butterworth, 4960 • PHYSICAL: Cnr King & Mthatha Streets, Butterworth • TEL: 047 401 2400 • FAX: 047 491 0195 • WEB: www.mnquma.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,270km2 • Population: 297 663 • Description: Mnquma Local Municipality is located in the south eastern part of the Eastern Cape Province. This Category B municipality falls under the jurisdiction of the Amathole District Municipality (ADM) and comprises of an amalgamation of the former Butterworth, Ngqamakhwe and Centane TRC’s. Mnquma municipality shares borders with three other local municipalities: Mbhashe, Intsika Yethu and Great Kei. This also includes a number of previously administered rural areas.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 47, COPE 7, UDM 4, DA 2, ACDP 1, PAC 1 • Mayor: Mr Baba Ganjana • Other Members of Council: Magnate Mnqwazi (Chief Whip), Nomnikelo Magadla (Speaker) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Ngamela Pakade • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Buntu Mashiyi (Acting) • Communications Officer: Mrs Akhona Shumane-Cakata (Acting) • LED Officer: Mr Mzuyanda Mlondleni • Other Senior Management: Heavens Ngovela (Insfratructural Planning and Development), Ndileka Boya (Corporate Services), Mzimasi Mtalo (Community Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • All information is advertised in the print media and on the website and community noticeboards, as well as in the institution’s social network pages.

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NGQUSHWA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC126)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 539, Peddie, 5640 • PHYSICAL: Erf 313, Main Road, Peddie • TEL: 040 673 3095 • FAX: 040 673 3771/086 556 5779 • EMAIL: vidog@ngqushwamun.co.za • WEB: www.ngqushwamun.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,241km2 • Population: 84 233 • Description: Ngqushwa Local Municipality is a Category B municipality and is one of the eight municipalities that falls within the jurisdiction of the Amathole District Municipality, which is situated within the Eastern Cape province. It is bordered by the Great Fish River to the west and the Keiskamma River to the east. The southern boundary comprises part of the coastline of the Indian Ocean. It has 118 villages under its jurisdiction and is made up of 20 757 households. It’s geographical area accounts for 10% of the district. The municipality is an amalgamation of the two main towns: Hamburg and Peddie. It is predominantly rural in nature with 95% of its population residing in rural areas and only 5% residing in the urban areas.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 24, DA 1

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NKONKOBE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC127)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 36, Fort Beaufort, 5720 • PHYSICAL: 8 Somerset Road, Fort Beaufort • TEL: 046 645 7400 • FAX: 046 645 2562 • WEB: www.nkonkobe.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,626km2 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 35, COPE 2, DA 2, INDEPENDENT 1, PAC 1 • Mayor: Mr Anele Ntsangani ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Khanyile Maneli • Communications Officer: Ms Bulelwa Ganyaza • Other Senior Management: Khanyile Maneli (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Audit not finalised at legislated date *GCIS LM

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BAVIAANS LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC107)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 15, Willowmore, 6445 • PHYSICAL: 42 Wehmeyer Street, Willowmore • TEL: 044 923 1004 • FAX: 044 923 1122 • EMAIL: jama@baviaans.gov.za • WEB: www.baviaans.gov.za

NXUBA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC128)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X350, Adelaide, 5760 • PHYSICAL: Market Square, Adelaide • TEL: 046 684 0034 • FAX: 046 684 1931 • EMAIL: qengwaz@nxuba.gov.za • WEB: www.nxuba.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,732km2 • Population: 26 000 • Description: Nxuba Local Municipality is a plenary type of municipality found in the Eastern Cape province. It is a product of the amalgamation of the now disestablished Adelaide TLC and Bedford TLC and surrounding farm areas. It is situated in the Winterland of the Eastern Cape under the jurisdiction of the Amathole District Municipality. The main towns are Adelaide and Bedford, and it is approximately 200km from Port Elizabeth.

The rural hinterland forms part of the Nxuba Municipality area. Most of the farming activities take place in the rural areas, which consist of partly-owned farms, and this plays a major role in the economic growth of the area.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 5, DA 2, NCO 1 • Mayor: Ms Louisa Bruintjies ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Siphiwo Caga • Chief Financial Officer: Andre Zindlu • LED Officer: Ayanda Gqezengele • Other Senior Management: Janine De Klerk (Executive Secretary) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Local newspapers (Daily Dispatch, Herald and Winterberg) and municipal noticeboards.

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Park. The main towns are Addo, Baviaans, Grahamstown, Jeffreys Bay, St Francis, Karoo and Tsitsikamma. The district surrounds one of the largest metropolitan ports in South Africa, Nelson Mandela Bay (Port Elizabeth). Agriculture is the dominant sector in its economy, followed by manufacturing and construction. Other opportunities exist in the area of tourism.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 8, DA 4 • Mayor: Ms K E Kekana • Other Members of Council: D De Vos (Speaker), N Pieters (Mayoral Committee), V Balura (Mayoral Committee), Y Vara (Mayoral Committee), N O’Connel (Mayoral Committee), N Vanda (Mayoral Committee) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr T Pillay • Chief Financial Officer: Danie de Lange • Communications Officer: Lynne Niemann • LED Officer: Mr D Magxwalisa • Other Senior Management: D de Lange (Director: Finance and Corporate Services), B Makedama (Director: Infrastructure Services and Planning), P M Kate (Director: Economic Development) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Green Drop Score 2011: 15.5 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Published on the website.

CACADU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC10)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 318, Port Elizabeth, 6000 • PHYSICAL: Standard Bank Building, 32 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Port Elizabeth • TEL: 041 508 7111 • FAX: 041 508 7000 • EMAIL: lniemann@cacadu.co.za • WEB: www.cacadu.co.za

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NIEU-BETHESDA

ABERDEEN SOMERSET EAST

IKWEZI

BLUE CRANE ROUTE

KLIPPLAAT BAVIAANS

SUNDAY’S RIVER VALLEY

STEYTLERVILLE

KAREEDOUW

BLUE CRANE ROUTE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC102)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 21, Somerset East, 5850 • PHYSICAL: 67 Nojoli Street, Somerset East • TEL: 042 243 1333 • FAX: 042 243 0633 • EMAIL: suzette.miggels@lgnet.org.za • WEB: www.somerseteast.co.za

CAMDEBOO

KOU-KAMMA

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 11,668km2 • Population: 16 773 • Description: Baviaans Local Municipality has two urban nodes, namely Willowmore and Steytlerville. Willowmore serves as the administrative hub of the area where the local municipality offices, the district offices of national government departments and provincial government departments are situated. The area is thinly populated (0–100 people per square km). The local municipality is situated between 23 and 25 degree of longitude, 33 and 34 degree of southern latitude and is at 1 000 to 1 500 meters above sea level. The well-known Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area is situated to the south. The Mega-Reserve covers 90% of the local municipality area.

Agriculture, tourism and service industries form the basis of the area’s economy. The Baviaans Municipality is a Category B municipality which, together with another eight municipalities, forms the Cacadu District Municipality. • Main Economic Sectors: Tourism and agriculture.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: DA 4, ANC 3 • Mayor: Mr Ewald Loock • Other Members of Council: Ewald Loock (Speaker), D Bezuidenhout (PR Councillor), H Booysen, V Lapperts, T Spogter, G Hobson (PR Councillor), M Fivaz (PR Councillor) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Jama Vumazonke • Chief Financial Officer: Johann Doyle • Communications Officer: Lizette de Beer • LED Officer: Nico Barnard • Other Senior Management: Martin Lotter (Corporate Services), Bennie Arends (Infrastructure), Lizette de Beer (Community Services and Communication) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 35.09 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 24.18 • Green Drop Score 2011: 13.8 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Available on the municipal website: www.baviaans.gov.za and notice boards, and in Die Burger newspaper.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Tourism Management and Action Plan, LED Management and Action Plan, and Human Development Plan.

MAKANA GRAHAMSTOWN NDLAMBE ALEXANDRIA

KOUGA JEFFREYS BAY

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 58,243km2 • Population: 438 800 • Description: Cacadu District Municipality is situated in the Eastern Cape province, stretching from Graaff Reinet in the north to the Indian Ocean in the south, and between the Bloukrans River in the west and Great Fish River in the east. It comprises nine local municipalities: Camdeboo, Blue Crane Route, Ikwezi, Makana, Ndlambe, Sunday’s River Valley, Baviaans, Kouga and Kou-Kamma, and six District Management Areas, amongst these the Greater Addo National Elephant Park and the Tsitsikamma National

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 11,069km2 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 7, DA 4 • Mayor: Magery Scott ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Moppo Mene • Communications Officer: Mr Hans Hendricks • Other Senior Management: Moppo Mene (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 59.05 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 39.51 • Green Drop Score 2011: 4.6 *GCIS LM

CAMDEBOO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC101)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 71, Graaff-Reinet, 6280 • PHYSICAL: 12 Church Square, Graaff-Reinet • TEL: 049 807 5700 • FAX: 049 892 4319 • WEB: www.camdeboo.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 12,422km2

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• Mayor: S Ndwayana ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Monde Sondaba • Communications Officer: Ncumisa Cakwe • Other Senior Management: Nomhle Zongo (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Website, municipal offices and regional newspaper (Daily Dispatch).

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POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 8, DA 6 • Mayor: Ms Hanna Makoba ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Monde Langbooi • Other Senior Management: Evani Daniels (Personal Assistant), Monde Langbooi (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 51.65 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 32.95 • Green Drop Score 2011: 5.9 *GCIS LM

IKWEZI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC103)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 12, Jansenville, 6265 • PHYSICAL: 34 Main Street, Jansenville • TEL: 049 836 0021/0192 • FAX: 049 836 0105 • EMAIL: registry@ikwezimunicipality.co.za • WEB: www.ikwezimunicipality.co.za

LED, Tourism and Creative Industries), Thabisa Tom (Director: Admin, Monitoring and Evaluation), Victor Felton (Director: Infrastructure, Planning and Development), Japie Jansen (Director: Social Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 60.69 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 74.93 • Green Drop Score 2011: 36.3 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders are advertised in local newspapers and on the municipality’s website at www.kouga.gov.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: SMME development support and cooperatives support. • Key Investment Opportunities: Renewable energy projects, wind farms in particular; development of the Sarah Baartman Centre of Remembrance at the national Heritage Site at Hankey, where this Khoisan icon lies buried; and urban regeneration of the Jeffreys Bay Central Business District and main beachfront area.

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,563km2 • Population: 11 452 • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 5, DA 2 • Mayor: Mr Sizwe Mngwevu • Other Members of Council: Sizwe Mngwevu (Speaker and Finance), Katy Hendricks (Chief Whip and Infrastructure), Asanda Mboneni (Strategic Planning), Lundi Ntame (Training and Development), Maggy Bonaparte (Community Services) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Thembani Gutas • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Nceba Bomvane • Communications Officer: Wilmarey Franse • LED Officer: Mrs Misiwe Mpahlwa • Other Senior Management: Misiwe Mpahlwa (Manager: LED and Tourism), Nceba Bomvane (Director: Finance and Administration), Wilmarey Franse (Manager: Community Service) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 7.91 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 26.55 • Green Drop Score 2011: 2.0 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • The Herald, website: www. ikwezimunicipalty.co.za and email: registry@ikwezimunicipality.co.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Mohair Festival, hydroponic tunnels for tomatoes, Hardwood Farm (Ostrich Project), and installation of geysers.

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KOU-KAMMA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC109)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X011, Kareedouw, 6400 • PHYSICAL: 5 Keet Street, Kareedouw • TEL: 042 288 7200 • FAX: 042 288 0797 • EMAIL: admin@kou-kamma.gov.za • WEB: www.kou-kamma.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,642km2 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 6, DA 5 • Mayor: Mr Noel O’Connel ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Thandolwakhe Tubani (Acting) • Other Senior Management: Thandolwakhe Tubani (Acting Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 60.69 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 14.36 • Green Drop Score 2011: 13.6 *GCIS LM

KOUGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC108)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 21, Jefferys Bay, 6330 • PHYSICAL: 33 Da Gama Road, Jeffreys Bay • TEL: 042 200 2200 • FAX: 042 200 8606 • EMAIL: registry@ec108.org.za • WEB: www.kouga.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,670km2 • Population: 75 000 • Description: Kouga Local Municipality is situated in the Cacadu District in the western portion of the Eastern Cape province. It lies just west from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.

It includes the nine towns of Jeffreys Bay, Humansdorp, St Francis Bay, Oyster Bay, Hankey, Patensie, Loerie and Thornhill. The head office of the municipality is located at Da Gama Road, Jeffreys Bay. Kouga Local Municipalities population categories are as follows: 43.2% Coloured, 32.7% African, 24% White and 0.1% Asian people.

The people living in the area speak Afrikaans, isiXhosa and English as their home language. Main economic drivers of the area include fishing, agriculture and tourism, with Jeffreys Bay known worldwide among surfers as the “home of the perfect wave”. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, fishing, and tourism and hospitality.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 15, DA 14 • Mayor: Mr Booi Koerat • Other Members of Council: Magdalene Dlomo (Speaker), Vernon Stuurman (Portfolio Councillor: Finance, Admin, Monitoring and Evaluation), Phumzile Oliphant (Portfolio Councillor: Local Economic Development), Thandeka Maseti (Portfolio Councillor: Social Services), Patrick Kota (Portfolio Councillor: Infrastructure, Planning and Development), Virginia Camealio-Benjamin (Portfolio Councillor: Tourism and Creative Industries) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Sidney Fadi • Chief Financial Officer: Carlien Burger • Communications Officer: Ms Laura-Leigh Randall • LED Officer: Thabisa Woni • Other Senior Management: Carlene Arends (Director: 32

MAKANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC104)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 176, Grahamstown, 6140 • PHYSICAL:Church Square, Makana Municipality, Grahamstown • TEL: 046 603 6111 • FAX: 046 622 9488 • EMAIL: riana@makana.gov.za • WEB: www.makana.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,376km2 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 20, DA 6, COPE 1, MIND 1 • Mayor: Mr Peter Zamuxolo • Other Members of Council: R Madinda (Speaker) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Ms Ntombi Baart • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Jackson Ngcelwane • Communications Officer: Thandi Matebese • LED Officer: Ms R Meiring • Other Senior Management: Ntombi Baart (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 71.90 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 55.07 • Green Drop Score 2011: 49.0 LM

NDLAMBE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC105)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 13, Port Alfred, 6170 • PHYSICAL: 47 Campbell Street, Port Alfred • TEL: 046 624 1140 • FAX: 046 624 2669 • WEB: www.portalfred.ndlambe.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,841km2 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 13, DA 6, INDEPENDENT 1 • Mayor: S R Tandani ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Rolly Dumezweni • Communications Officer: Ms Thandeka Mali • Other Senior Management: Rolly Dumezweni (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 42.37 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 20.93 • Green Drop Score 2011: 41.2 *GCIS LM

SUNDAY’S RIVER VALLEY LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC106)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 47, Kirkwood, 6120 • PHYSICAL: 23 Middle Street, Kirkwood • TEL: 042 230 7700 • FAX: 042 230 1799 • EMAIL: reneeb@ srvm.gov.za • WEB: www.srvm.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 5,994km2 • Population: 41 580 • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, community services and trade sector.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 12, DA 3, INDEPENDENT 1 • Mayor: Mr Mbulelo Kebe • Other Members of Council: Nombulelo Hawu (Speaker), B Finnis (Chief Whip), Z A Lose (Portfolio Head: Finance and Administration), J S Delport (Portfolio Head: Community Services), P R Blou (Portfolio Head: Engineering Services) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Lonwabo Ngoqo • Chief Financial Officer: Mrs Heleen Nagel • Communications Officer: Siphokazi Nonyukela • LED Officer: Mr Mthetheleli Nkohla • Other Senior Management: S L Somngesi (Director: Corporate Services), H Nagel (Director: Financial Services), K Makgoka (Acting Director: Community Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 25.37 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 35.55 • Green Drop Score 2011: 5.6 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • The formal tenders are advertised in the Herald and Die Berg. The informal tenders are advertised on the noticeboards and website.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Paterson Micro Craft Market, Kirkwood Hawkers Facility, research on sustainable and diversified livelihood options, and Kirkwood Wildlife Festival.

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CHRIS HANI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC13)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X7121, Queenstown, 5320 • PHYSICAL:

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15 Bells Road, Queenstown • TEL: 045 808 4600 • FAX: 045 838 1556 • EMAIL: communications@chrishanidm.gov.za • WEB: www.chrishanidm.gov.za

MOLTENO

MIDDELBURG

HOFMEYER INXUBA YETHEMBA

TSOLWANA CRADOCK

EMALAHLENI

INKWANCA

ELLIOT SAKHISIZWE ENGCOBO

LADY FRERE QUEENSTOWN LUKANJI

INTSIKA YETHU TSOMO

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 36,144km2 • Population: 810 000 • Description: Chris Hani District Municipality is a Category B municipality situated in the heart of the Eastern Cape, a linking node to all the regions in the province. It comprises eight local municipalities: Inxuba Yethemba, Tsolwana, Inkwanca, Lukanji, Intsika Yethu, Emalahleni, Engcobo and Sakhisizwe. The main towns are Engcobo, Cala, Cofimvaba, Lady Frere, Tsomo, Elliot, Dordrecht, Queenstown, Tarkastad, Whitlesea, Indwe, Cradock and Middleburg. Approximately 71% of the population reside in rural areas.

The district economy is driven by the community services sector, trade (and services) sector and agriculture. This is despite the strong growth in the finance, manufacturing and transport sectors. It provides an ideal investment opportunity due to its proximity to the ports of East London and Port Elizabeth, and its location to the N6 and N10 routes to Gauteng.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 14, COPE 1, DA 1, UDM 1 • Mayor: Mxolisi Koyo • Other Members of Council: Nozibele Makanda (Speaker), George Xoseni (Chief Whip), Raymond Shweni (Head: Corporate Services), Sithembele Plata (Head: Finance), Lindiwe Gunuza-Nkwentsha (Head: Integrated Planning and Economic Development (IPED)) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Moppo Mene • Chief Financial Officer: Joyce Myataza (Acting) • Communications Officer: Thobeka Mqamelo • LED Officer: Mawethu Danyela • Other Senior Management: Yolisa Sinyanya (Director: Health and Community Services), Vuyiwe Tsako (Strategic Manager) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 75.23 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 73.47 • Green Drop Score 2011: 30.8 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders are published in identified newspapers through the Supply Chain office.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Shiloh Dairy Project, Ncora Irrigation Scheme, and Cooperatives Development.

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EMALAHLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC136)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 23, Lady Frere, 5410 • PHYSICAL: 37 Indwe Road, Lady Frere • TEL: 047 878 0020 • FAX: 047 878 0112 • EMAIL: nqumkanal@ emalahlenilm.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,447km2 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 30, COPE 1, DA 1, PAM 1, UDM 1 • Mayor: Nomveliso Nyukwana ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Nkosinathi Kwepile • Communications Officer: Mr Luthando Nqumkana • Other Senior Management: Andries Stemela (Strategic Manager), Nkosinathi Kwepile (Acting Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion LM

ENGCOBO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC137)

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,484km2 • Population: 143 820 • Description: Engcobo Local Municipality claims the most youthful population, as well as the highest rates of poverty (88.93%) and unemployment (78.46%) in Chris Hani District Municipality, coupled with a high dependency ratio (4.58). The economy is underperforming and currently fails to create needed jobs and revenues. A dedicated LED strategy has been developed in order to guide interventions in turning this situation around. The municipality’s low productivity score points to the low GDP per worker (formal and informal), a relative shortage of skills available to the economy, and low growth. At a broad scale the Engcobo Municipality has some striking and characteristic features: it is a peripheral area ITO National Economy, is underdeveloped, has a fragmented settlement pattern, has a low density rural settlement environment, and its resource base is under pressure. At a scale of urban development, Ngcobo Town is classified as a Sub-District Development Node

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INKWANCA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC133)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 1, Molteno, 5500 • PHYSICAL: 39 Smith Street, Molteno • TEL: 045 967 0021/0176 • FAX: 045 967 0467 • EMAIL: tumeka. koto@lgnet.org.za • WEB: www.inkwanca.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,584km2 • Population: 20 247 • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 5, COPE 1, DA 1 • Mayor: Mr Mthandazo Qamghwana • Other Members of Council: Ntsikelelo Cwebi (Portfolio Head: Technical Services), Kem Jonga (Community Services and LED), Nokhanyo Mkhubukeli (Corporate Services), M Qamghwana (Mayor, and Budget and Treasury) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Galliot Sigojo • Chief Financial Officer: Ms Zanele Folose • Communications Officer: Zuko Dywili • LED Officer: Mr Bathini Douglas • Other Senior Management: Mzukisi Cekiso (Monitoring Evaluation and Communications Officer), Patric Parker (Unit Manager) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Adverse audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Daily Dispatch and noticeboards.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Small business support, vegetable production and cooperative support. • Key Investment Opportunities: Tourism, agriculture and farming.

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INTSIKA YETHU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC135)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X1251, Comfimvaba, 5380 • PHYSICAL: 201 Main Street, Comfimvaba • TEL: 047 874 8700 • FAX: 047 874 0010/0237 MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,711km2 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 37, COPE 2, UDM 2, PAC 1 • Mayor: Koliswa Vimbayo ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Zamxolo Shasha • Communications Officer: Mr Zuku Tshangana • Other Senior Management: Zamxolo Shasha (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion *GCIS LM

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 24, Engcobo, 5050 • PHYSICAL: 58 Union Street, Engcobo • TEL: 047 548 5600 • FAX: 047 548 1078

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dominant district node of Queenstown). This means that Ngcobo is understood to have an influence (reach or catchment population) beyond simply its local area and that it draws people to the town to access goods and services from a broader area (i.e. even in some cases from neighbouring municipalities). However, Ngcobo may also be described currently as a low-density urban environment. In spite of its low density and intensity of development, Ngcobo’s Business Centre is thriving, and does not function optimally due to overcrowding and a lack of facilities serving both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Business in the town is reliant on commuters (rural consumers) and there is no mass of resident consumers, which limits the range of commercial and social facilities that the private sector provides in town and inhibits the development of a more vibrant “urban” character.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 35, UDM 3, • Mayor: Mr Lamla Jiyose • Other Members of Council: Nondumiso Ruskruge (Speaker), Skosana Mbolo (Chief Whip) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Silumko Mahlasela • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Mzusekho Matomane • Communications Officer: Mr Sivuyile Myeko • LED Officer: Mr Tabatha Songca • Other Senior Management: Mandlonke Giqo (Community Service Manager) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion

INXUBA YETHEMBA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC131)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 24, Cradock, 5880 • PHYSICAL: 1 J A Calata Street, Cradock • TEL: 048 801 5000 • FAX: 048 881 1421 • EMAIL: sivenkosi@ iym.co.za • WEB: www.iym.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 11,663km2 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 12, DA 6 • Mayor: Nyameka Goniwe ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Mzwandile Tantsi • Communications Officer: Ms Sivenkosi Mtiya • Other Senior Management: Mzwandile Tantsi (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion *GCIS LM

LUKHANJI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC134)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X7111, Queenstown, 5320 • PHYSICAL: 70 Cathcart Road, Queenstown • TEL: 045 807 2746 • FAX: 045 807 2733 / 086

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,813km2 • Population: 186 000 • Description: Lukhanji Local Municipality covers a wide area consisting of Queenstown CBD and townships such as Mlungisi, Lesseyton, Zingquthu, Westbourne, Madeira Park, Kings Park, Top town and Central. On the eastern side you will find Ezibeleni township, Tylden, Gwatyu farms, Ilinge township and on the western side there is Whittlesea CBD, with a number of rural villages. Lukhanji municipal area has been declared an economic hub due to its strategic positioning in the Chris Hani District Municipality.

Lukhanji is placed right in the middle of all the national corridors to Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape, and Free State provinces. It is developed with the relevant infrastructure so that all modes of transport are available to be utilised, such as railway, road and a small airport. • Main Economic Sectors: Industrial area, retail, manufacturing, tourism industry, agriculture and farming.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 45, DA 5, COPE 2, PAC 1, UDM 1 • Mayor: Mr Mncedisi Nontsele • Other Members of Council: Margaret Snyders (Speaker), Thembile Jocki (Chief Whip), Neliswa Pambo (Portfolio Head: Special Programmes Unit), Bongani Mngese (Portfolio Head: Community Services), Mzoxolo Peter (Portfolio Head: Finance), December Mjo (Portfolio Head: LED) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: JS Brown • Chief Financial Officer: Ms Lindiwe Ngeno • Communications Officer: Mr Fundile Feketshane • LED Officer: Ms Nontsikelelo Mani • Other Senior Management: Gideon Judeel (Director: Community Services), Lungile Nomeva (Director: Human Settlement and Land Development), Donovan Van Wyk (Strategic Executive Officer), Pieter Beizenhout (Director: Technical Services), Ncumisa Fololo (Director: HR and Administration) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • www.lukhanjilm.co.za – check under Supply Chain Management.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Industrial factories, Shiloh Irrigation Scheme, and farming.

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SAKHISIZWE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC138)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 26, Cala, 5455 • PHYSICAL: Erf 458, Mthatha Road, Cala • TEL: 047 877 0768 • FAX: 047 877 0768 • WEB: www.sakhisizwe.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,355km2 • Population: 66 097 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 14, APC 1, COPE 1, DA 1 • Mayor: M S Jentice • Other Members of Council: Nonbumiso Managa (Speaker), Mbulelo Mkhonyaca (Chief Whip), Siyamma Ntakana (Finance and Admin), Nokyphumla Stofile (Social Needs) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Thembeni Samuel • Chief Financial Officer: Mr P H Stein • LED Officer: Mr Ntekelelo Salemi • Other Senior Management: Nomthandazo Malwayi (Manager: Corporate Services), Xola Mntonintsi (Manager: Technical Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Adverse audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • See the noticeboards and the newspapers – Daily Dispatch and Daily Representative.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Cala Pass Charcoal, Eyethu Steel Project and Tree Nursery.

TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • National and provincial newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Cooperatives support, hydroponic tunnels for vegetables, wool production, and small business support centre. • Key Investment Opportunities: Holiday resort, and game reserve and hunting.

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CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X102, Barkly East • PHYSICAL: Cnr Cole & Graham Streets, Barkly East, 9786 • TEL: 045 979 3000 • FAX: 045 971 0251 • EMAIL: communications@jgdm.gov.za • WEB: www.jgdm.gov.za

TSOLWANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC132)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 21, Tarkastad, 5370 • PHYSICAL: 12 Murray Street, Tarkastad • TEL: 045 846 0033 • FAX: 045 846 0025 • EMAIL: yolisa.marepula@lgnet.org.za • WEB: www.tsolwana.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 6,087km • Population: 30 952 • Description: Tsolwana Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the Chris Hani District of the Eastern Cape province. It is made up of the following combination: former Tarkastad TLC and TRC, former Hofmeyer TLC and TRC, and former Ntabethemba TRC. Tsolwana municipality has two main urban centres, namely Tarkastad and Hofmeyer, and about 11 rural villages scattered within the former Ntabethemba area, including Thornhill, Mitford, Rocklands and Tendergate. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 7, COPE 1, DA 1, INDEPENDENT 1 • Mayor: K Nqighi • Other Members of Council: N Nqabisa (Chief Whip) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Similo Dayi • Chief Financial Officer: Ms Sulene Du Toit • Communications Officer: Mountain Siqaza • LED Officer: Mr Thobile Takane • Other Senior Management: Zandisile Nxano (Manager: Community Services), Nomfanelo Mqoqi (Manager: Technical Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion 2

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GARIEP BURGERSDORP

LADY GREY

MACLEAR ELUNDINI

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BARKLY EAST UGIE

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 25,663km2 • Population: 305 365 • Description: Joe Gqabi District Municipality is a Category C municipality located within the Eastern Cape province. It borders the Free State province and country of Lesotho to the north. It is located to the west of Alfred Nzo, north of OR Tambo and Chris Hani District Municipalities and to the east of the Northern Cape province. It lies approximately 34km north of Queenstown and its northern border is formed by the Orange River, which also forms the southern boundary of the Free State. It accounts for 5,3% of the population in the Eastern Cape. It consists of four local municipalities: Elundini, Gariep, Maletswai and Senqu. The main towns are Aliwal North, Barkly East, Burgersdorp, Lady Grey, Maclear, Sterkspruit, Ugie and Mt Fletcher, with Aliwal North being the main commercial and tourism centre. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, tourism and forestry.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 9, DA 1 • Mayor: Z Dumzela • Other Members of Council: Bongani Salman (Speaker), Xoliswa Motloi (Portfolio Head: Corporate Services), Lindelwa Gova (Portfolio Head: Community Services and Planning), Gregory Brown (Portfolio Head: Finance), Mposelwa (Portfolio Head: Technical Services) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Zolile Williams • Chief Financial Officer: Jonathan Jackson • Communications Officer: M Gceya • Other Senior Management: Fiona Sephton (Director: Community Services and Planning), Harry Jantjie (Director: Corporate Services), Robert Fortuin (Director: Technical Services), Nandipha Mshumi (Chief Operations Officer) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 85.18 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 83.49 • Green Drop Score 2011: 22.0 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders are placed in the newspapers (Daily Dispatch, Barkly East Reporter, Aliwal Weekly and Volksblad), on the website, in public libraries, and on the municipality’s noticeboard and satellite offices.

For further information contact the Supply Chain section, 045 979 3098.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Maize Meat Hub, Aliwal Spa, Senqu plastic project, Ugie Furnisher project and livestock improvement. • Key Investment Opportunities: Maize Meat Hub with Joe Gqabi Development Agency (JoeGEDA).

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ELUNDINI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC141)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 1, Maclear, 5480 • PHYSICAL: 1 Seller Street, Maclear • TEL: 045 932 8100 • FAX: 045 932 1094/1777 • EMAIL: khayag@ elundini.gov.za • WEB: www.elundini.org.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 5,065km2 • Population: 123 600 • Description: Elundini Local Municipality is located within the Joe Gqabi District, in the northeastern portion of the Eastern Cape province. The municipality is bounded by Lesotho and Senqu Municipality in the west, Chris Hani District Municipality in the south, OR Tambo District Municipality in the east and Alfred Nzo District Municipality in the north. The ELM is one of the most scenic and attractive areas of the province, with considerable potential lying in its deep, fertile soils and high rainfall. Compared to the other municipalities in the Joe Gqabi District, Elundini has prospects of significant growth and upliftment in the quality of life for its residents, due to its relative abundance of natural resources. The average unemployment rate of Elundini municipal area is 23.11%. This only includes people that are actively searching for work. The urban areas and commercial farming district are the highest employers, where people have found employment in the agriculture, commercial and service sectors. There are very low levels of employment in the rural settlements. This can partly be attributed to the fact that these areas do not have a strong economic base, and most persons are involved in subsistence-related activities with little surplus being produced for economic profit. Due to the migrant system in operation in South Africa, the impact on the municipal area of recessionary downturns in the economy elsewhere (such as in the mining industry, Gauteng, Cape Town) have an impact on

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GARIEP LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC144)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 13, Burgersdorp, 9744 • PHYSICAL: 1 Jan Greyling Street, Burgersdorp • TEL: 051 653 1777 • FAX: 051 653 0056 • EMAIL: thembinkosi@gariep.gov.za • WEB: www.gariep.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 8,911km2 • Population: 23 709 • Description: Gariep Local Municipality is small with limited resources and is therefore heavily reliant on MIG funding for expensive infrastructure investment. This allows the municipality to ringfence own funding for operations and maintenance. To increase capital investment, strong partnerships have to be formed with the district, sector departments and private sector. Investment remains the cornerstone of development and Gariep Municipality intends to create an environment that will attract economic growth. However, it must be acknowledged that the municipality cannot overcome poverty or attract new investment on its own and it will take concerted efforts from all spheres and business to exploit areas with economic growth potential. The overarching strategy has been structured to map the development path that will enable other important role-players greater access to invest and support development in the Gariep municipal area as a whole. Internal capacity should be strengthened to enable the municipality to support and coordinate investment initiatives and lobby for funding. Priority sectors are transport and communication, government services, and agriculture, therefore Gariep LM should direct its economic development initiatives towards these sectors. The following sectors have all grown since 1996 and are also viewed as major GGP contributors: manufacturing (14.7%) and construction (5.5%).

Although the agricultural sector only contributes 13.8% to the total GGP of Gariep, it remains the single largest private sector employer in the area, employing 27.6% of the workforce. • Main Economic Sectors: Tourism, agriculture, agro-processing and service sector.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 7, DA 3 • Mayor: Mr Ncedo Ngoqo • Other Members of Council: Themba Notyeke (Chief Whip) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Thembinkosi Mawonga • Chief Financial Officer: Moathlodi Mosala • Communications Officer: Mr Lunga Gqetywa • LED Officer: Mrs Nyezi • Other Senior Management: Johan Visser (Director: Corporate Services), Nyezi (Director: Community Services), Morakane Musa (Manager: IDP and PMS) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders 100 000 and above – National Print Media, 30 000 to 100 000 – formal written proposals, and 2 000 to 30 000 – three written quotations.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: SMME development and support; infrastructure prioritisation; institutional support; agriculture, agro-processing sector development and abattoir establishment; tourism sector development; and strategic partnerships.

• Key Investment Opportunities: Game farming; tourism with partnership opportunities; adventure tourism; agro-processing; sustainable infrastructure and available land for use; J L De Bruin Dam Resort; Teebus Resort; and Lake Gariep Resort.

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MALETSWAI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC143)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X1011, Aliwal North, 9750 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Buckly & Somerset Streets, Aliwal North • TEL: 051 633 2441 • FAX: 051 634 1307 • EMAIL: bishopg@maletswai.gov.za • WEB: www.maletswai.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,358km2 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 9, DA 2, URF 1

• Mayor: Mr Zolani Phungwani ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Patrick Nonjola • Communications Officer: Mr Kevin George • Other Senior Management: Patrick Nonjola (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion *GCIS LM

SENQU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC142)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 18, Lady Grey, 9755 • PHYSICAL: 19 Murray Street, Lady Grey • TEL: 051 603 1300 • FAX: 051 603 0445 • WEB: www. senqumunicipality.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 7,329km2 • Population: 118 174 • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, farming, tourism and business services.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 32, DA 2, PAC 2, UDM 1 • Mayor: Ms Nozibele Mtyali • Other Members of Council: N P August (Speaker), M Mpelwane (Chief Whip and Chairperson: Technical Services), M Mafilika (Chairperson: IPME), N Kwinana (Chairperson: Corporate and Support Services), J Constable (Chairperson: Budget and Treasury) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Mxolisi Yawa • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Christo Venter • Communications Officer: Tlotlisang Koena • LED Officer: Mr Lungile Makaula • Other Senior Management: Tlotlisang Koena (Communications Officer), Mxolisi Yawa (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Municipal website, noticeboards and local newspapers. Tender proposals and quotations can either be posted to the municipality, or hand delivered and deposited in the tender box at the municipal entrance.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Cooperatives mostly from Sterkspruit, arts and crafts projects for tourism, and SMMEs are across the three towns. • Key Investment Opportunities: Holo-Hlatsi dam (a resort that lies in the mountains of Jozana’s Hoek at Sterkspruit) is one of the big municipal investments in tourism.

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OR TAMBO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC15)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X6043, Umtata, 5100 • PHYSICAL: OR Tambo House, Nelson Mandela Drive, Myezo Park, Umtata • TEL: 047 501 7000 • FAX: 047 532 2700 • EMAIL: ortambodm@ortambodm.org.za • WEB: www. ortambodm.org.za

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NGQUZA LUSIKISIKI

LIBODE JAMESTOWN

NYANDENI

PORT ST JOHNS PORT ST JOHNS

KING SABATA DALINDYEBO

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 12,096km2 • Description: OR Tambo District Municipality is one of the six district municipalities and one of the four ISRDP nodes of the Eastern Cape province. It covers about 80% of what used to be marginalised homeland of Transkei and is formed by seven local municipalities: King Sabata Dalindyebo, Nyandeni, Mhlontlo, Port St Johns, Ngquza Hill, Ntabankulu and Mbizana.

It is located to the east of the Eastern Cape province, on the Indian Ocean coastline of South Africa. It is bordered by the Alfred Nzo District Municipality to the north, the Ukhahlamba District Municipality to the north-west, the Chris Hani District Municipality to the west and the Amathole District Municipality to the south-west.

From the east to the west the district measures 170,143km, and north to south 121,725km. • Main Economic Sectors: Community and social services, finance and business services, wholesale and retail, and manufacturing and agriculture.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 20, UDM 2, COPE 1, DA 1 • Mayor: Mr J D Myolwa • Other Members of Council: L Mambila (Planning Infrastructure and Services), R Z Nogumla (Finance Budgeting and Auditing), T Hlazo (Roads and Transport), B Mbede (Human Resources and Corporate Services), S Mlamli (Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: H T Hlazo • Chief Financial Officer: Mr M Moleko • Other Senior Management: T T Nogaga (Strategic Director:

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the Elundini area. There is still a heavy reliance on income from migrant sources.

• Main Economic Sectors: Social services/government (41%), agriculture (28%), and wholesale and retail trade (14%).

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 28, AIC 2, DA 2, UDM 2 • Mayor: Ms Nonkongozelo Lengs • Other Members of Council: Mzukhona Bomela (Speaker), Dumisani Mvumvu (Portfolio Head: Community Services), Leticia Baduza (Portfolio Head: Corporate Services and Chief Whip), Thlokomelo Lehata (Portfolio Head: Infrastructure Planning and Development), Mlamli Mqamelo (Portfolio Head: Finance), Nontuthuzelo Nkalitshana (Portfolio Head: Strategic Planning and Economic Development) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Khaya Gashi • Chief Financial Officer: Sheldon Goodall • Communications Officer: Anele Mboza • LED Officer: Sandile Faku (Acting) • Other Senior Management: Sandile Matubatuba (Corporate Services Manager), Ayanda Ntaba (Community Services Manager) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Are normally placed in the Daily Dispatch, and on the municipal website and noticeboard.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: SMME development – including cooperative support; and agricultural development – including forestry development. • Key Investment Opportunities: Forestry development; agricultural development; and tourism – including hospitality, arts and culture development.

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Corporate Affairs), N Somana (Strategic Director: Planning and Socio Economic Affairs), N Mbatani (Chief Operations Officer), N Mcube (Director: Office of the Executive Mayor), P Dunywa (Director: Planning and Development) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Adverse audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 22.70 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 43.69 • Green Drop Score 2011: 26.2 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • See the website.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Investment Opportunities: Cooperatives development – OR Tambo Massive Poultry Egg Production Cooperatives Public Private partnership (CPPP); Grain production and maize milling in Mqanduli; Forestry development – Langeni Timber Cluster; SMME Incubation – Transido SMME Hub in Mthatha; Mlengane EcoTourism Venture in Libode; Nduli Nature Reserve – regional conference facility and accommodation; Magwa Falls in Lusikisiki; and Mbotyi Campsite in Lusikisiki.

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PORT ST JOHNS LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC154)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 2, Port St Johns, 5120 • PHYSICAL: Erf 257, Main Street, Port St Johns • TEL: 047 564 1207/8 • FAX: 047 564 1206 • WEB: www.psjmunicipality.gov.za

INGQUZA HILL LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC153)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 14, Flagstaff, 4810 • PHYSICAL: 135 Main Street, Flagstaff • TEL: 039 252 0131 • FAX: 039 252 0699 • EMAIL: nmdiya@ihlm. gov.za • WEB: www.ihlm.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,477km2 • Population: 279 795 • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, retail, forestry and government services.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 55, COPE 4, DA 1, PAC 1, UDM 1 • Mayor: Mr Jongintaba Mdingi • Other Members of Council: Nomfundiso Gagai (Speaker), Phumla Dutshwa (Chief Whip), Sibongile Vatsha (Strategic Planning and Economic Development), Pazamile Nxamile (Corporate Services), Bulelani Mvulane (Budget and Treasurey) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Mluleki Fihlani • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Loyiso Pepeta • Communications Officer: Simphiwe Thobela • LED Officer: Mr S Thobela • Other Senior Management: Mluleka Fihlani (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Provincial newspaper (Daily Dispatch) and local newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Agriculture, tourism development, and cooperatives development. • Key Investment Opportunities: Middle-high income residential, development of shopping facility, forestry development, bio-fuels and processing plant, resort and conference facility, and mining.

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,474km2 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 53, UDM 4, COPE 2, DA 2 • Mayor: Ms Thokozile Sokhanyile ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Mandlenkosi Zide (Acting) • Communications Officer: Mr Mvakaliseni Kencane • Other Senior Management: Manlenkosi Zide (Acting Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings *GCIS

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,291km2 • Description: Port St Johns Municipality is a Category B municipality located in the Eastern Cape province, and comprises coastal and inland areas that fall under the jurisdiction of the former Transkei. The seat of the municipality is in the main town of Port St Johns. It falls under the jurisdiction of the OR Tambo District Municipality. The study area comprises the Port St Johns urban area and approximately 130 rural areas/villages. It is bordered by Ingquza Hill Local Municipality to the north, Nyandeni Municipality to the west and King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality to the south. The municipal area comprises 16 wards.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 32, INDEPENDENT 3, DA 2, COPE 1, UDM 1 • Mayor: D M Mangqo ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Ncedile Jakuja • Communications Officer: Nonceba Madikizela • Other Senior Management: Zola Hewu (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Audit not finalised at legislated date TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Contact the Procurement Officer, Mr Pato, 047 564 1207/8.

KING SABATA DALINDYEBO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC157)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 45, Mthatha, 5099 • PHYSICAL: Munitata Building, Sutherland Street, Mthatha • TEL: 047 501 4000 • FAX: 047 531 3128 • EMAIL: ksdexecutivemayor@ksd.gov.za • WEB: www.ksd.org.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,027km2 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 46, UDM 18, COPE 2, DA 2, CASA 1, INDEPENDENT 1 • Mayor: Nonkoliso Ngqongwa • Other Members of Council: F Dondashe (Speaker), D Zozo (Chief Whip) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Zama Mnqanqeni • Chief Financial Officer: Nomthandazo Ntshanga • Communications Officer: Sonwabo Mampoza • LED Officer: Mrs Sgagayi • Other Senior Management: Monde Tom (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion LM

MHLONTLO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC156)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 31, Qumbu, 5180 • PHYSICAL: 96 Church Street, Qumbu • TEL: 047 553 7000 • FAX: 047 553 0189 • EMAIL: info@ mhlontlomunicipality.org.za • WEB: www.mhlontlomunicipality.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,826km2 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 48, UDM 3, COPE 1 • Mayor: Thandekile Sabiso ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Ms Yoliswa Ndima • Communications Officer: Ms Sisa Mpehle • Other Senior Management: Yoliswa Ndima (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion *GCIS LM

NYANDENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (EC155)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X504, Libode, 5160 • PHYSICAL: B Nomandela Drive, Municipality Building, Libode • TEL: 047 555 5000/0161 • FAX: 047 555 0202 • WEB: www.nyandenilm.gov.za

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BUFFALO CITY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY POSTAL: PO Box 134, East London, 5200 • PHYSICAL: Munifin Centre, cnr Oxford & Caxton Streets, East London • TEL: 043 705 3015 • FAX: 043 705 9111 • WEB: www.buffalocity.gov.za

Cllr Zukiswa Ncitha, Mayor

Municipal Structure

Values

The Constitution of 1996 requires that a municipality “must structure and manage its administration and budgeting and planning processes to give priority to the basic needs of the community, and to promote the social and economic development of the community”.

The boundaries of the newly established municipality now include a large area characterised by very different features.

Two former municipalities (Transitional Local Councils) – that of East London and King William’s Town – have merged into one, and also other areas, which previously were not included in either of them, are now part of Buffalo City.

Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is in the Amatole District of the Eastern Province.

The administrative structure is being gradually defined, and new functions and roles are being identified and allocated.

The Buffalo City Municipal Council is the ultimate political decision-making body of the municipality. Ward councillors are the major link between the municipal government and the residents. The Executive Mayor of Buffalo City takes overall strategic and political responsibility for the city, while the Municipal Manager heads the city’s administration.

The heads of departments and officials are responsible for physically implementing policy.

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Staff and Administration

Andile Fani, City Manager

The Municipality is led by Executive Mayor Zukiswa Ncitha who takes overall strategic and political responsibility for the city. There are 100 councillors – 50 ward councillors and 50 proportional representation councillors.

The ANC has a strong majority followed by the Democratic Alliance. Another four parties also have elected representatives on the council (PAC, ACDP, COPE and AIC).

The Municipal Manager heads Buffalo City’s administration and provides the link between the political and administrative arms of city government. The administration has just over 5 000 employees divided into the Executive Mayoral Office, Municipal Manager’s Office and five directorates – Financial Services, Engineering Services, Corporate Services, Planning and Economic Development and Social Services.

Vision “A responsive, people-centred and developmental city.”

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Mission • Promote a culture of good governance; • Provide effective and efficient municipal services; • Invest in the development and retention of human capital to service the city and its community; • Promote social and equitable economic development; • Ensure municipal sustainability and financial viability; • Create a safe and healthy environment; and place Batho Pele principles at the centre of service delivery.

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Integrity Good governance Transparency Accountability Fairness and equity Professionalism Loyalty Service excellence Respect for cultural diversity Unity of purpose Ubuntu

Commitment to Vision An Integrated Development Plan outlines the strategy for the city, enabling the Municipality to achieve its constitutional objectives, i.e: • To provide democratic and accountable government for local authorities; • To ensure the provision of services to communities in a sustainable manner; • To promote social and economic development; • To promote a safe and healthy environment; • To encourage community participation in local government matters.

Economic Development Buffalo City has important growth and development opportunities and a number of major projects are in the pipeline, including an Industrial Development Zone. Tourism has considerable potential for growth. The Municipality has recognised its important economic development role and has established a local economic development unit. There is a strong focus on securing foreign investment, creating international partnerships and twinning relationships (including relationships with SIDA, the Dutch and the use of other international experts).

The Municipality also actively builds its relationships with the business community and major economic role-players. The establishment of a Business Forum provides a useful platform for engaging the private sector and building a strategic city development partnership.

Relationship with other Regional Cities The Municipality has strong relationships with neighbouring cities, and has made progress in identifying and developing common interests/ needs. It is involved with the Nelson Mandela Metropole and the Cacadu and Amathole District Municipalities through the Coastal Mayor’s Forum. These relationships allow the municipality to play a useful co-ordinating and strategic role for the Eastern Cape.

Financial Situation The council has managed to achieve significant financial turnaround since its implementation.

The overdraft has been reduced and the trend of increasing arrears has been arrested. Fiscal discipline is evident and there is a strong emphasis on training councillors in financial management. A functioning Audit Committee and sound financial management controls are in place. The Municipality has a zero-tolerance approach to fraud and corruption.

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NELSON MANDELA BAY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY POSTAL: PO Box 116, Port Elizabeth, 6000 • PHYSICAL: City Hall, Vuyisile Mini Square, Govan Mbeki Avenue, Nelson Mandela Bay • TEL: 041 506 3208/9 • FAX: 041 506 2422 • EMAIL: tshabudien@mandelametro.gov.za • WEB: www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za

Nelson Mandela Bay is run by a progressive multi-award winning municipality, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, which is committed to making the city the preferred destination for investors and tourists alike, always in close consultation and engagement with its 1,1 million residents.

As the only city in the world officially named after former South African President and world humanitarian and icon, Nelson Mandela, the NMBM strives to give effect to the principles and values that are associated with the great man, namely ubuntu, warmth, friendliness, unity and compassion.

Service Delivery Service delivery in Nelson Mandela Bay is continuing at a steady pace, with the political leadership focusing on ways to accelerate delivery to the communities in need.

The NMBM is moving swiftly to answer to the call of decent housing for all by accelerating housing delivery across the city. A broad range of communities are benefiting from housing delivery in the city, including the areas of Zosa Street in Korsten, Sakkiesdorp in Despatch, Chatty, MK Silvertown, Walmer Area O, KwaNobuhle, New Brighton and KwaNoxolo.

The NMBM is committed to alleviating the problems of flooding in some flood stressed areas by installing stormwater drainage systems and also relocating people from floodplain areas to safer grounds. The construction of gravel roads in flood stressed areas is also moving swiftly to allow easy access to these areas. Another area affected by flooding is Missionvale, where the NMBM is currently installing a bulk stormwater system.

All households within the urban edge now have access to water within a 200m radius, and altogether 98% of households have access to basic refuse removal services. In the quest to become a greener and cleaner city, waste recycling initiatives have also been introduced.

The NMBM is well aware of the vital necessity of energy conservation and has implemented the Inclining Block Tariff (IBT), which assists residents in using less electricity and saving more. The IBT is designed in such a way that the more electricity a household consumes, the higher one’s average price is on a monthly basis.

The massive geyser control project rolled out in Nelson Mandela Bay has made it easier to manage electricity demand, particularly during peak periods, and has consequently resulted in fewer blackouts. ESKOM has invested over R100 million in the project, with no financial burden to the NMBM or customers.

The NMBM has introduced three renewable energy pilot projects (wind turbines, solar energy and energy from waste).

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The future looks bright for a city full of prospects, and if the recent invested interest in the Nelson Mandela Bay region by Chinese automotive giant First Automobile Works (FAW) is an indication to go by, then the economy of the city is destined for a major boost. The investment by FAW at the Coega Industrial

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Development Zone is valued at over R600 million, and will see FAW construct a state-ofthe-art truck and passenger car plant at the Coega Development Industrial Development Zone. The investment, funded jointly by FAW and China-Africa Fund will, during the first phase, generate 500 permanent jobs for the region, with more jobs expected when FAW expands operations to include the production of passenger vehicles.

The Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) and the deep-water Port of Ngqura, which are located 20km east of the city centre, are set to transform the economy of the region and the Eastern Cape. The Coega IDZ is a harbour serviced track of land that offers a duty-free environment, with tax incentives for investors.

The Port of Ngqura, a Greenfields Project, serves as the IDZ’s link to the ocean. The stateof-the-art Port of Ngqura was officially opened early in 2012, marking a major milestone in the country’s infrastructure development efforts and commitment to regional economic development. Transnet earmarked Ngqura as a transhipment hub thereby linking trade routes between the East and the West.

The automotive sector remains Nelson Mandela Bay’s primary manufacturing driver, with the Eastern Cape representing 40% of value of South Africa’s multibillion rand automotive industry. The development of the Nelson Mandela Bay Logistics Park, situated next to the Volkswagen plant in Uitenhage, has stimulated the growth of the local automotive industry. Nelson Mandela Bay is also the preferred region for the manufacture of pharmaceutical products, yoghurt, chocolates, ice-cream, soft drinks, hides and leather goods and is a major export port for manganese ore, catalytic convertors and vehicle components.

The city is a major exporter of mohair and is known as the mohair capital of the world.

Tourism NMB continues to successfully host Africa’s only Ironman Triathlon. Every year thousands of visitors, both national and international, descend on the Bay’s beachfront to be part of this exhilarating and spectacular event.

With stretches of beautiful golden beaches, Nelson Mandela Bay has been dubbed the “Watersports Capital of Africa” and remains one of the preferred destinations for enthusiasts of sailing, fishing, diving, surfing and windsurfing.

Nelson Mandela Bay is very proud to be the host city for the international IRB Sevens World Series until 2014.

The iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium has hosted a number of very successful high-profile sporting events, and among these accolades the stadium plays host to the Eastern Province Kings and the African Cup of Nations games in January 2013. The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium won a prestigious engineering award for being the best stadium in the country, with criteria including ease of access and exit, aesthetics and adequate facilities for people with disabilities.

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AMATHOLE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY POSTAL:PO Box 320, East London, 5200 • PHYSICAL: 40 Cambridge Street, East London • TEL: 043 701 4000 • FAX: 043 742 0337 • WEB: www.amathole.gov.za

Amathole District Municipality Declared an Agriculture District (Mou sealed with Fort Cox College)

Above: Amathole District Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr Nomasikizi Konza, signing MOU with Eastern Cape MEC for Rural Development and Agrarian Reform, Zoleka Capa, on behalf of Fort Cox Agricultural College.

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The Amathole District Municipality has been declared an agricultural district of the Eastern Cape Province. This was announced by the MEC for the Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR ), Zoleka Capa, after Capa signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on behalf of Fort Cox Agriculture and Forestry with the Executive Mayor of Amathole District Municipality, Councillor Nomasikizi Konza. The signing took place during the ADM Agriculture Development Expo held at the College between 08 – 11 November 2012.

Signing the MOU, Capa said that if they do not recognise the efforts made by the farming community in this district, they will be failing their mandate of giving support to disadvantaged farmers. “The time has come for DRDAR to occupy its rightful place by supporting Fort Cox College and participating in IDP processes of ADM with regards to agricultural development,” she said.

Praising ADM’s commitment of utilising Fort Cox as the conference centre, Capa also affirmed the college as a suitable venue for strategic planning sessions and conferences for both DRDAR and ADM. “This year DRDAR commits itself to facilitate renovations of the college to suit the events. We want less utilisation of well-established hotels when we are having events of this nature. We must put rural development into action and Fort Cox is a facility at our disposal,” Capa said.

She commended the partnership between the two institutions and deemed it a necessary stride that should have significant impact on all farming and forestry segments of society.

Capa cited the partnership as a step towards positive reflection on the processes of economic development in the Amathole District and the province at large.

“We need to invest in education and development of the farming community so we can have a collective output to benefit all people. Our municipalities in particular need to prioritise the budget for agricultural development and I take my hat off to the ADM for the support of its farmers,” she said.

In collaboration with the MOU, Capa said her department was ready to “explore the possibility of reviewing Fort Cox curriculum as to ensure its training adequately reflects the agricultural and forestry needs of the ADM farming community”.

Addressing ADM Agricultural Development stakeholders gathered at the Fort Cox College, ADM Executive Mayor Nomasikizi Konza pledged her commitment towards implementation of the contents of the MOU. Konza also pledged to keep to the commitment and sternly pointed out that “lip service” has no place in her books.

“The time is now for us to ensure that the signing of the MOU does not become another forgotten document. We’ll do this by making sure that the recommendations are put into action,” she said.

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Mou Objectives • To develop a consolidated and well conceptualised mutual development support programme that will enable economic growth among ADM communities; • To advance the socio-economic transformation agenda of the district in contributing to provincial and national socioeconomic competitiveness; • To optimize the impact of programmes implemented by the ADM and Fort Cox in terms of their mandates in respect of supporting the overall needs and priorities of ADM communities; • To implement capacity building initiatives and development support programmes so as to facilitate improved service delivery.

Commitment By The ADM • Exploring the possibility of the ADM facilitating a process for the provision of bursaries for deserving children from destitute families within the ADM to study at Fort Cox; • Exploring the possibility of the ADM providing internship and learnership programmes for students and graduates of Fort Cox so as to expose such students and graduates to the ADM’s integrated development planning process; • Supporting the declaring of Fort Cox as a Heritage Site; • Supporting of initiatives to promote Fort Cox as a tourism site including the development of its hospitality and accommodation facilities to an acceptable standard; • Providing input in the development of Fort Cox’ s curriculum to ensure that it adequately addresses the agricultural and forestry needs of the district; • Exploring the possibility of the ADM being represented on Fort Cox’s board of directors; • Utilising Fort Cox to host major ADM events such as planning sessions, workshops and conferences.

Agriculture to be at the Centre of the ADM Rural Development Agenda The Amathole District Municipality needs a paradigm shift in its approach towards agriculture in order to confront poverty head on and succeed.

So said Amathole District Municipality (ADM) Executive Mayor, Nomasikizi Konza, when addressing at the Annual Agriculture Expo at the Fort Cox Agricultural College in Middledrift, just outside Alice.

The two day Expo – held from the 7th until the 9th November 2012 – saw the farming community from the district coming together to discuss burning agricultural issues, networking and exhibiting their products.

“The current statistics that reflect the Amathole District imply that our people are going to bed hungry every night,” Konza said.

“If this is to be the year of action, then we must act now and act decisively to put agriculture at the centre of the rural development agenda,” she added.

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are the challenges of sustainable farming; support for emerging farmers; climate changing conditions and their effect on the ADM’s emerging sector; and the standardising taxing system of all farmers.

Konza quoted the ADM socio-economic research findings which revealed that agriculture was only contributing three percent to the gross domestic product (GDP) of the district.

The findings also state that more than half of the ADM population is still categorised as poor, with an unemployment rate of over fifty percent.

“Given the determination by our government – nationally, provincially and locally – to be actively involved in this sector, and invest in the growth-enhancing sectors of the economy, we need to ensure that everybody understands the urgency and severity of the situation faced by our people,” she said.

“It is very clear that there must be change in how we do things.”

“Within the broad mandate of the ADM, we expect the development efforts of the ADM Agriculture Section to progressively influence market forces through a rural economy which is driven by dynamic agro-industrial communities supported by organised, self-reliant farmers that are fully engaged in profitable and sustainable agricultural businesses.”

“There needs a response to the challenges and bottlenecks facing all the

stakeholders represented here and our Agri Plan and Programs have to change because the ones that we currently go by have been ineffective.”

“We must advocate and lobby for strategic partners to invest in small holder agriculture.”

Konza advocated that farmers needed training in financial management skills saying that the ADM “must tap into alternative high value market sectors like aqua culture and game farming”.

“Farmers cannot be confined in their expansion of a production base by experiencing challenges of water shortages when the ADM is a water service authority.”

“We must enhance our agricultural competitive advantage in order for us to be sustainable and economically viable. Let us also focus on efforts that seek to improve production standards that will satisfy niche markets, both local and international.”

Amongst the advantages and opportunities that the ADM had, she cited: Proximity to markets; Diversification of its products: Diversity (across agro-ecological zones); Telecommunications; Livestock; Crops; Forestry; Fishing; Food Processing; Leather and Goods.

“Rural development which is part of the five priorities of the ruling party, requires urgent attention to eradicate the high levels of inequality, unemployment and poverty in this country,” Konza said.

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CACADU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY POSTAL: PO Box 318, Port Elizabeth, 6000 • PHYSICAL: 32 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Standard Bank Building, Port Elizabeth • TEL: 041 508 7111 • FAX: 041 508 7000 • WEB: www.cacadu.co.za

The Cacadu District is the largest (58 243 km²) of the six districts in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Covering 34% of the entire Eastern Cape Province’s geographical footprint, the Cacadu District is situated in the western portion of the Eastern Cape and wholly surrounds Nelson Mandela Bay. The District stretches from the Karoo areas in the north to the coastal belt of the Indian Ocean in the south, and includes inland areas, which lie between the Bloukrans River in the west and Great Fish River in the east. The Cacadu District Municipality focuses on creating projects to grow skills, employment and initiate sustainable economic development as well as elevating the quality of life in the District.

Priority Sectors A number of priority sectors have been identified by the Cacadu District Municipality as viable areas of growth and economic sustainability. Two of these sectors are:

and Kouga Local Municipalities. The Cacadu District is ideally located in close proximity to two Industrial Development Zones, offering support for the critical infrastructural needs of the agro-processing sector.

Potential Areas for Investment Several potential areas of investment have been identified by the Cacadu District. They include: AGRICULTURE

The Cacadu District Municipality has identified Aquaculture as a priority investment area due to its vast growth potential and the significant global demand. The Eastern Cape is the second greatest producer of aquaculture in the country. The aquaculture industry consists of the farming of aquatic i.e. freshwater and marine organisms under controlled conditions, which include interventions such as regular stocking and feeding during the rearing process to increase production.

AGRICULTURE

The agricultural sector plays a crucial role in the Cacadu economy, contributing in excess of R690 million to the District’s total GGP in 2008 and generating more than R306 million in export earnings for the area in 2008.

Furthermore, the sector employs 27% of the work force and is the single largest private sector employer in the Cacadu District. Average farm sizes in the District vary roughly between 100ha and 660ha depending on the nature of the product produced on the farm. Currently, the Cacadu District Municipality’s dominant agricultural products are livestock; particularly goats, sheep and cattle; and crops; chiefly fruit and vegetables. The Cacadu District is the largest producer of mohair in South Africa, having produced 2,9 million kg of mohair in 2008. This was 52% of the total national production and was valued at R206 857 000.

The coastal belt of the Cacadu District, particularly the Kou-Kamma, Ndlambe and Kouga Local Municipalities, are the centre of the dairy industry in the Eastern Cape, and are responsible for producing more than 20% of South Africa’s milk. The Cacadu District in general is already a major producer of pineapples, citrus, deciduous fruit and chicory.

AGRO-PROCESSING

The agro-processing industry, like the agricultural sector, is a significant contributor to the Cacadu District economy. This sector accounts for roughly 7% of the total employment in the District. The agroprocessing industry in Cacadu is dominated by the production of leather and leather-related goods. These leather products are mainly used in the export orientated automotive industry in Nelson Mandela Bay but a considerable amount is also exported to markets in Italy and Asia. Collectively, the export of these leather products generated an estimated R39 million in export earnings for the District in 2008.

The Cacadu District Municipality also has a well-established furniture and saw milling industry located primarily in the Kou-Kamma

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CITRUS

Citrus is a major international commercial fruit crop that is widely consumed on a global scale, both as fresh fruit or juice. The citrus industry, within the Cacadu District, is largely focused in the Sundays River Valley area. The small town of Kirkwood is considered to be the citrus capital of the Eastern Cape and is also the centre of one of the largest citrus regions in South Africa, with approximately 12,000ha of citrus orchards. Approximately 8 million cartons of oranges, lemons, grapefruit and soft citrus are exported.

DAIRY

The Eastern Cape produces approximately 30% of the South African milk output, with the Cacadu District supplying 20% of this output. Approximately 600,000 to 800,000 litres of fresh milk are transported daily by tanker from the Tsitsikamma and Alexandria areas, within the Kou-Kamma and Ndlambe Local Municipalities respectively, to processing plants in Gauteng, Durban and Cape Town at a cost of some R90 million per annum.

HONEYBUSH

Honeybush is an indigenous plant found exclusively in South Africa, within the fynbos region. It is used to produce a uniquely flavoured, herbal tea. The most sought after parts of the plant are the flowers and leaves, which are used to produce Honeybush tea.

Honeybush is grown wild and cultivated in the Langkloof area.

LIVESTOCK

Livestock farming within the Cacadu District Municipality is largely attributed to the farming of cattle, sheep and goats. South Africa has a total livestock area of approximately 590 000km² spanning the country. Nearly 80% of the agricultural land in South Africa is suitable mainly for extensive livestock farming.

The mixed veld types of the Eastern Cape present a competitive advantage for livestock activities; hence the province generates the

greatest volume of livestock farming within the country. The concentration of sheep farming is located in the more arid parts of the country, where the Eastern Cape is responsible for the greatest total number of sheep in the country. Sheep flock sizes vary between less than 50 and 1800 head. The Eastern Cape dominates the total number of goats farmed in the country. Flocks of goats intended for meat production are usually smaller than sheep flocks, averaging approximately 300 head per farm.

LEATHER

The Cacadu District Municipality is well suited for the leather industry as the Eastern Cape is home to the largest number of livestock. Typically, the value of cattle hides, sheep and goat skins represents in the region of 5-15% of the market value of an animal. The by-product nature of the leather industry prevents a significant waste problem that would arise if the leather industry did not exist.

MOHAIR

Essentially, the ostrich can be raised for meat, leather and feathers; however the main focus within the Cacadu District is that of the export of meat, whereby the leather, eggs and feathers are the by-products of the meat production. There are currently only seven export-ready commercial ostrich farmers, where the main market for ostrich meat is that of the export market. The ostrich industry is a growing economic sector that is gaining popularity within the market as recognition is given to the characteristic low fat and cholesterol content of the meat, which makes it the healthy alternative to other red meat.

The Eastern Cape Province is the largest producer of mohair in South Africa, contributing approximately three quarters of the nation’s current production. Cacadu is the Province’s and therefore the country’slargest producer of mohair, with approximately 52% of South Africa’s market shares. Angora goats produce a fibre that combines the warmth of wool with the durability to be coloured, similar to synthetic material. Colouring of the fibre results in a high reflectance value and clarity of colour.

Kid mohair, due to its exceptional, quality continues to be in high demand worldwide and used in the manufacturing of fashion garments.

PINEAPPLES

KAOLIN

The Cacadu District is currently home to an emergent pineapple industry, with it contributing about 124 000 tons (2009) of pineapples to the South African market. The majority of pineapples are grown within the Ndlambe Local Municipality. The Cacadu District derives social and economic benefit from the pineapple industry as it is a labourintensive sector. There are two varieties of pineapples that are commercially grown in South Africa – the Cayenne and the Queen.

The District grows both varieties; however the crop that is the most suited for canning and is also the larger of the two is the Cayenne pineapple.

The Cacadu District has significant Kaolin deposits and potential for cluster development around Kaolin in the Makana Local Municipality. Kaolin is a broad name given to a range of clay-compound substances made up of Kaolinite and several other minerals. Depending on its individual chemical characteristics and the extent to which it is processed, Kaolin is used as filler and input in the manufacture and production of several goods.

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ESSENTIAL OILS

Since the essential oils market is largely an untapped market for Cacadu, there is huge growth potential for this sector. There are over 300 plants that can produce essential oils, of which the most suitable for this area is still being assessed and studied. The essential oils sector is charaterised by the extraction of volatile fragrance components from plants, while the plant oils are extracted through distillation at yields of 0.01-2%.

Renewable Energy Renewable energy is sustainable and an environmentally friendly alternative to coal as it produces minimal amounts of pollution and harmful gases. South Africa has prioritized the use of renewable energy to meet the growing demand for energy. Wind farms are already being erected in areas such as Kouga and Kou-Kamma, while other renewable energy developments are being planned in the District.

Other Economic Activities The other economic sectors of the District economy play an important role

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in diversifying the regional economy and contributing to the Gross Geographic Product. These industries include the trade and retail sector, that employs 14% of the District’s labour force; the financial and business services sector; which employs 10% of its workforce; the transportation, communication and storage sector; the construction sector as well as the manufacturing sector, through agroprocessing. The Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME) sector includes both formal and informal businesses and is a vibrant component of the Cacadu District Municipality’s economy.

Skills and Employment Although the area offers a quiet, tranquil quality of life, it is still bustling with opportunity and growth with a special focus on the constant growth of employability and sustainable ventures to add to the local economy. The area also offers a number of top quality schools and learning institutions as well as various training and skills development initiatives. The District is truly a gem in terms of its potential for growth and the hunger of individuals in the area to succeed. Some of the rare skills such as shearing Angora goats for mohair are available in the District and where a skills shortage is being experienced, initiatives are being undertaken to combat the skills shortage and in turn create jobs for local people.

Investors Conference The Cacadu District Municipality has recently commissioned a study in order to develop and package potential investment opportunities within the District. It is anticipated that the project packaging will lay a suitable platform for the District Municipality to leverage potential investment areas through an Investors Conference, which is planned for the latter half of 2013.

For more information about the conference and potential investment opportunities within the District, contact: Cacadu District Municipality Pumelelo Kate Director: Economic Development Tel: +27 41 508 7343 Fax: 086 579 6623 Email: pmkate@cacadu.co.za

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From left: Cacadu District offers a number of potential investment areas, including honeybush, essential oils, dairy farming and mohair production.

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OR TAMBO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY POSTAL: Private Bag X6043, Umtata, 5100 • PHYSICAL: OR Tambo House, Nelson Mandela Drive, Myezo Park, Umtata • TEL: 047 501 7000 • FAX: 047 532 2700 • EMAIL: ortambodm@ortambodm.org.za • WEB: www.ortambodm.org.za

OR Tambo District Municipality (ORTDM) is one of the six district municipalities in the Eastern Cape Province. The Indian Ocean coastline of South Africa forms its eastern border, to the north it is bordered by the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, to the northwest by the Joe Gqabi District Municipality, to the west by the Chris Hani District Municipality, and to the southwest by the Amatole District Municipality.

The district has a total population of 1 441 120 million, which is approximately 26.6% of the total population of the Eastern Cape. The district is constituted of five local municipalities: King Sabatha Dalindyebo (covering towns of Mthatha and Mqanduli); Nyandeni (covering Libode and Nyandeni); Port St Johns (covering Port St Johns); Mhlontlo (covering Tsolo and Qumbu); and Inqguza Hill (covering Flagstaff and Lusikisiki).

Vision Attaining a developmental municipality, responsive to social aspirations for an economically vibrant, healthy and sustainable community.

district on the international map are just some of the assets the district possesses. The district is an appropriate destination for any discerning tourist, offering a diverse cultural heritage which is representative of the various tribes that constitute our community.

The region offers a diversity of great scenic beauty, being blessed with spectacular landscapes, mangrove swamps, estuaries, hills and mountains.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE:

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Magwa Falls, Ingquza Hill LM Ilitye lika Phungela, Mhlontlo LM Mlengana Mountain, Nyandeni LM Hluleka Nature Reserve, Nyandeni LM Mthatha Airport, KSD LM Mnga Falls, Mhlontlo LM Umzimvubu River, PSJ Noqhekwana Beach, PSJ Cathedral Rock, Ingquza Hill LM Mabeleni Dam, KSD LM

Mission To create an economically viable municipality through utilisation of viable resources, and to provide efficient and effective service delivery, adequate access to land, security of tenure, housing, social wellbeing and effective skills aimed at promoting a self-sustaining, healthy community.

Tourism and Environment The OR Tambo District Municipality has identified tourism as one of its economic drivers and growth sectors. The unspoilt natural resources along the Wild Coast and the rich culture and historic heritage that put the Images: The unspoilt natural beauty and rich culture of the Wild Coast mean that tourism is one of the area’s economic drivers; Magwa Falls; Hole in the Wall.

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INXUBA YETHEMBA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POSTAL: PO Box 24, Cradock, 5880 • PHYSICAL: 1 JA Calata Street, Cradock • TEL: 048 801 5000 • FAX: 048 881 1421 • EMAIL: sivenkosi@iym.co.za • WEB: www.iym.co.za

Cllr Nyameka Goniwe, Executive Mayor

Inxuba Yethemba Municipality is situated in the Chris Hani District Municipality in the Eastern Cape Province. It is approximately 240km north of Nelson Mandela Metro. It is comprised of the former Middelburg EC and Cradock local and rural councils, with their urban centres situated 100km apart.

Cradock consists of the suburb of Cradock and Lingelihle and Michausdal communities, whilst Middelburg has the suburb of Middelburg with Kwanonzame Lusaka and Midros communities.

The two urban centres of Cradock and Middelburg are fairly similar with well developed CBDs and fair infrastructure, whilst a lot still needs to be done in the former previously disadvantaged communities.

The rural areas of both towns are mostly commercial farms, with small settlements in rural areas of Fish River Mortimer and Rosmead.

The N10 National Road, which is the vital economic link between Port Elizabeth and the North, runs through Cradock and skirts Middelburg. The economy of the area is largely based on agriculture and tourism with small and medium enterprises, formal sectors like government departments and finance, and commercial institutions.

Geographic Profile The municipal area stretches over a geographical area of 11 594,65km2 comprising of a potentially arable area with a slope ranging from 0º to 12º, with the rest of slope above 12º being mountainous area that is not arable. The area is characterised by harsh climatic conditions with day temperatures averaging between 20ºC and 40ºC and night temperatures between 5ºC and 16ºC. The average annual rainfall is between 200mm and 300mm with north-westerly and westerly winds being more prevalent.

Most of the municipal area is covered with shrub land and low fynbos. The veld type is typical Karoo vegetation which is ideal for stock farming. Inxuba Yethemba falls within the Great Fish River drainage system and its many tributaries. Cradock receives its water from the Gariep Dam through a transfer scheme which is managed by the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry, whilst Middelburg on the other hand solely depends on its ground water. The present drought has thus a detrimental effect on water sources in Middelburg.

Inxuba Yethemba experienced extreme flood damage during the 70’s and this still poses a potential danger. Veld fires are most common causing a threat to the agricultural sector.

Drought is another major risk in the agricultural sector, which is a sector important for the economy of the area.

From top: Road maintenance: Mayor’s visit; Democratic Alliance Eastern Cape.

The program at local level is always guided by the 5 year Local Government Strategic Agenda which guides the Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan, namely: • Municipal Transformation and Institutional Development; • Basic Service Delivery and Infrastructure; • Local Economic Development;

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Municipal Financial Viability; and Good Governance and Community Participation.

Priority areas were identified in accordance with the needs of the communities and the ability of the institution to implement them and most importantly covered the following:

Municipal & Institutional Transformation •

Future challenge/goal is to set numerical goals for our equity plan.

Basic Service Delivery & Infrastructure Two major priorities amongst others we had in this respect were: • Roads and Infrastructure – we managed to achieve the targets we set for ourselves in this financial year within the limited MIG allocations; • Electrical Infrastructure – in electrical infrastructure we also achieved our targets based on the allocations.

Both of the above will continue to be our priorities as they contribute to the social and economic wellbeing of the community.

Local Economic Development Areas of focus in this respect which are reported to under the relevant sections include: • LED strategy and incentive package development; • Tourism; and • Agriculture.

Municipal Financial Viability Among key priorities in this KPA have been: • Implementation of valuation roll which has been completed in time for implementation in July 2009; • Timely budget completion and adoption; • GRAP compliant financial statements preparations; • Revenue generation which continues to be a challenge to be addressed on a continuous basis; and • Compliant Asset Register, which continues to be a challenge.

Good Governance & Community Participation In terms of good governance and community participation, the following major priorities were addressed: • Employee relations dealt with gaps in the requisite structures and needs of employees as a continuous process; • Good governance and public participation dealt with, functionality of governance structures with shortcomings identified – to continue to be focus areas for following years; • Council and committee administration which will continue to be improved in the coming financial year; • Human Resource Management as the core business in administration will receive priority; and • Development of an HR Plan needs to be prioritised.

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LUKHANJI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POSTAL: Private Bag X7111, Queenstown, 5300 • PHYSICAL: Town Hall Building, 70 Cathcart Road, Queenstown • TEL: 045 807 2746 • FAX: 045 807 2733 • EMAIL: administration@lukhanji.co.za • WEB: www.lukhanji.co.za

A municipality of choice that seeks to work closely with its people to promote good governance, economic growth and sustainable delivery of service.

MUNICIPAL TRANSFORMATION AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Mission To strive for financial and administrative stability while constantly providing effective, affordable, sustainable quality services and also promoting sustainable integrated development in order to achieve socio economic upliftment, stability and growth.

Values

Cllr M Nonstele, Executive Mayor

In addition to the Batho Pele principles, our municipality commits itself to upholding the following set of values: • Good Governance • Accountability • Public Participation • People Development • Teamwork • Integrity • Tolerance • Honesty • Responsibility • Trust

Lukhanji at a Glance

Cllr M B Snyders, Speaker

• The cleaning of Komani River and the construction of community parks is underway.

• Absorption of contract workers has been effected; • Councillors have undergone computer training; • Councillors and staff attended school as part of enhancing creativity and innovation through Uni of Fort Hare and PALAMA. FINANCIAL VIABILITY

• The capital budget has been increased substantially from R60 million to R105 million to increase service delivery capacity.

BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICE DELIVERY

• Installation of high mast lights; • Procurement of new plant to enhance service delivery capacity; • New sewer system has been installed (Ezibeleni); • Bulk infrastructure installed at Phola Park; • Informal settlement has been installed with water, sanitation and JOJO Tanks.

• Lukhanji is composed of Queenstown, Whittlesea, Llinge and a number of rural settlements; • A Category B and Executive Mayoral type with Ward Participatory character (54 Councillors) • Population is 197 000 with 51 054 households, of that 93,31% are African, 3,5% Coloured, 0,19% Indian Asian and 3,00% White; • Gender distribution is 48% male and 52% females; • It is an economic hub of the Chris Hani District and strategically located at the en route interchange to the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and Free State Provinces.

Key Milestones GOOD GOVERNANCE & PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

G S Brown, Municipal Manager

• Support has been provided to schools through the provisioning of study material and through partnership with the South African Air Force which has trained them on aviation, others are at university; • IDP and budget outreach programs have been undertaken specifically to identify their needs; • Council structures and committees are in place and functional.

LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Above: Town Hall building, seat of Lukhanji Council.

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• The ECDC building has been transferred to the Municipal Council and will be leased out for revenue generation; • The Community Work Program is employing over 1 000 young people in a quest to reduce unemployment and poverty; • A toilet paper producing factory has opened in Queenstown and has started to export some of its products outside the municipal boundaries; From top: Lukhanji tourism office staff; Mckay’s Neck Pass.

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POSTAL: Private Bag X9020, Mount Frere, 5090 • PHYSICAL: 813 Main Street, Mount Frere • TEL: 039 255 8500/0166 • FAX: 039 255 0167 • WEB: www.umzimvubu.gov.za

Vision

Services Rendered

“To be the best run municipality in South Africa.”

One of the important tasks recently undertaken by the Umzimvubu Municipality has been the review of the Municipality’s Intergrated Development Plan (IDP), which sets out the infrastructural and other projects and services the Municipality is to embark upon as part of its service delivery manifesto.

The Integrated Development Plan has been linked to the budgeting process of the Municipality and its organisation Performance Management System.

On the 16th of July 2003, the Municipality adopted its Organisational Performance Management System. The system is intended to continuously monitor the performance of the Municipality in fulfilling its developmental mandate, against key performance of the socio-economic development challenges, into quantifiable and measurable constructs.

The services the Municipality intends to provide are set out below and are linked to key performance indicators and targets which provide the Municipality, the community and other stakeholders with a benchmark against which progress on provision of services can be measured and monitored.

If you have suggestions on how we may improve the delivery of the services we provide, please contact us with your ideas.

Mission “To properly plan and deliver quality and sustainable services to improve the socio-economic status within the broader Umzimvubu Community.”

Values Passion; Accountability; Competitiveness; Diversity.

Background Profile

Cllr. Khulukazi Phangwa, Mayor

Thobela Nota, Municipal Manager

Umzimvubu Local Municipality is one amongst four local municipalities that fall under Alfred Nzo District Municipality located in the northern region of the Eastern Cape Province.

It stretches to the border of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. It is formed by two towns, Mount Frere and Mount Ayliff, that are geographically located along the N2 route between Mthatha and Kokstad. It is a local municipality made up of 27 wards, most of which are found in the remote ends. There are 65 councillors, amongst them are 11 traditional leaders who serve in the Council.

Umzimvubu Local Municipality falls within the Alfred Nzo District of the Eastern Cape Province. The municipal area comprises an area of 2 506 km2 The Municipality has undergone a number of amendments in terms of municipal and ward demarcation which has had a profound impact on planning in the area.

On our website, you will find information about the Umzimvubu region, our Municipality and officials, as well as various departments within the Municipality which are responsible for the implementation and roll-out of services to our citizens.

Service Charter This Service Charter is a symbol of the commitment that we want to show to our people and stakeholders within Umzimvubu Municipality to prove that we are serious about issues of efficiency and commitment in delivering services to our people. Our intention is to inform and communicate with our people on the following issues: • The services that we are rendering; • How those services can be accessible to the people; • Steps that people can take if they are not satisfied with our services; and • How to reach us.

What You Can Expect From Us Quality – We will: • Treat you with respect and courtesy, maintaining confidentiality where required; • Identify ourselves when we speak to you; • Be open and helpful in our dealings with you, giving reasons for our decisions; • Refer enquiries we cannot answer to an appropriate source; • Present our information using Xhosa or English and/or other means relevant to your needs; • Ensure that our website is easy to use and well set out.

Responsiveness – We will: • Deal with your enquiries and complaints quickly and effectively; • Answer your phone call promptly and ensure that unattended phones in operational service areas are redirected or provided with an answering service • Reply to your letters, faxes and emails within 21 days; • On more complex issues, our initial reply will give you an estimate of the time that a full response will take and cost, if any.

Above: The Mayor and the Deputy Minister, Thoko Xasa, attend the Municipality’s Tourism Brouchure and DVD launch.

Above: The Mayor and MEC for Human Settlements handing over 100 RDP houses in Umzimvubu.

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The Free State is located in the geographical centre of South Africa, bordered by the Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, North West, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces as well as Lesotho. The Free State is a rural province of farmland, mountains, goldfields and widely dispersed towns.

Although the Free State is the third-largest province in South Africa, it has the second-smallest population and the second lowest population density. It covers an area of 129 480km2 and has a population of approximately 2,8 million – 5,7% of the national population. Its capital is Bloemfontein which is South Africa’s judicial capital. Other important towns include Welkom, Kroonstad, Sasolburg and Bethlehem.

The economy is dominated by agriculture, mining and manufacturing. It produces approximately 40% of the total maize production of South Africa, 50% of wheat, 80% of sorghum, 33% of potatoes, 18% of red meat, 30% of groundnuts and 15% of wool. The province is the world’s fourth-largest gold producer, with mining the major employer. It is a leader in the chemicals industry, being home to the giant synthetic-fuels company, Sasol.

The Free State is divided into one metropolitan municipality (Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality) and four district municipalities, which are further subdivided into 19 local municipalities.

SOURCES: South Africa Yearbook 2011/12, published by the Government Communication and Information System http://www.fs.gov.za http://www.detea.fs.gov.za/economy.htm

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MANGAUNG METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY (MAN)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 3704, Bloemfontein, 9300 • PHYSICAL: Bram Fischer Building, Nelson Mandela Drive & Markgraaff Streets, Bloemfontein • TEL: 051 405 8212 • FAX: 051 405 8707 • WEB: www.mangaung.co.za

Municipality. These municipalities include the following towns: Moqhaka – Kroonstad, Steynsrus, and Viljoenskroon; Metsimaholo - Sasolburg, Deneysville and Orangeville; Ngwathe – Parys, Vredefort, Heilbron, Edenville and Koppies; and Mafube – Frankfurt, Tweeling, Cornelia and Villiers. It is estimated that this area’s population represents approximately 17% of the total population of the Free State. The extent of this district makes up about 27% of the total area of the Free State province.

SASOLBURG

FREE STATE

METSIMAHOLO

PARYS

VILLIERS

MOQHAKA BLOEMFONTEIN

MAFUBE

NGWATHE FRANKFORT

MANGAUNG

KROONSTAD

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 6,284km² • Population: 850 000 • Description: Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality is a Category A municipality. It is situated in the Free State province, in the central interior of South Africa. The Free State is bordered by Gauteng, the Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and North West provinces, as well as the neighbouring country of Lesotho. Mangaung, meaning “Place of the Cheetahs”, accentuates the vibrant, dynamic and energetic character of the tourism industry in the “City on the move (at the heart of it all)”. The economy is strongly driven by the government sector, which has seen the fastest growth in the last five years as a result of increased government programmes in livelihoods improvement interventions. The finance sector is the second-fastest growing sector due to very active estate and construction activities. Small businesses have a major role to play in the South African, and especially the Manguang economy, in terms of employment creation, income generation and output growth. It is estimated that more than 12 million people in South Africa are actively involved in the SMME sector and account for approximately 60% of all employment in the economy and 40% of output.

In an area such as Mangaung, with its relatively high levels of unemployment and poverty, it can be expected that the SMME sector will play an even more important role in job creation and poverty alleviation. The informal economy makes an important contribution to the economic and social life of Mangaung. Due to the decline in formal employment and consequent increase in unemployment, many people seek alternative means of earning an income. • Main Economic Sectors: Government services, finance, trade and transport.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 65, DA 26, COPE 3, FF+ 2, APC 1 • Mayor: Mr Thabo Manyoni • Other Members of Council: Constance Rampai (Speaker), Zolile Mangcotywa (Council Whip), Mxolisi Siyonzana (Deputy Executive Mayor), Papiki Moeng (Economic Development and Tourism), Eva Moilwa (Corporate Governance and Administration) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Sibongele Mazibuko • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Ernest Mohlahlo • Communications Officer: Mr Qondile Khedama • LED Officer: Mr Zinn Simpson • Other Senior Management: K Kabagambe (Head: Planning), E H Radebe (Head: Social Services), M Mokoena (Head: Human Settlement and Housing), L Ntoyi (Head: Regional Operations), H Boshoff (Head: Corporate Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 84.45 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 84.69 • Green Drop Score 2011: 38.0 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • See the website.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Bloemfontein CBD Renewal; N8 Corridor development programme; the expansion of the Bloemfontein Airport; support development of commercial farmers in mix-farming, hydroponic farming, and communal farming; establishment and marketing of agro-processing factories; proposed tourism projects: founding of Klein Magasa Township Museum, and development of Shebeen and Tavern Tourism Route; and current tourism projects: development of Tourism Marketing Collateral, formulation of Tourism Development Plan. • Key Investment Opportunities: Hoffman Square Development; Naval Hill Development; and Airport Node.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 9, DA 3, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mr M P Moshodi • Other Members of Council: Sizwe Mbalo (Speaker), Eric Notsi (MMC: Finance), Lucy Hlapane (Chief Whip and MMC: Corporate Support Services), Phillemon Ndayi (MMC: Project Management and Public Works), Anna Oliphant (MMC: Community, Health and Environmental Services), Kau Khumalo (MMC: LED and Tourism) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Monty Mongake • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Ernest Mohlahlo • Communications Officer: Thomas Nopelhe • LED Officer: Ms Victoria Moloi • Other Senior Management: Kennedy Mahlatsi (Director: Environmental Health and Community Service), Victoria Moloi (Director: LED and Tourism), Gilford Mxoli (Director: Corporate Support Service), Sonnyboy Mokgatle (Director: Project Management and Public Works), Ernest Mohlahlo (Director: Financial Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • All tenders above R30 000 and below R200 000 are published on the internal noticeboards. Those above R200 000 are published in newspapers and on the website.

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CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 2, Frankfort, 9830 • PHYSICAL: 64 J J Hadebe Street, Frankfort • TEL: 058 813 1051/9700/9718 • FAX: 058 813 3072 • EMAIL: www.mafube.gov.za • WEB: info@mafube.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,971km² • Population: 57 604 • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 12, DA 3, COPE 2 • Mayor: Mr Madala Ntombela • Other Members of Council: Thandi Moloi (Speaker), Jabulani Sigasa (Chief Whip) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Isaac Radebe • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Nkgaulise Molefe • Communications Officer: Sipho Radebe • LED Officer: Ernest Nxayi • Other Senior Management: P I Radebe (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 18.16 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 15.25 • Green Drop Score 2011: 9.5 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • For tenders, contact Mr Linda Tshabalala (Manager: Supply Chain). Adverts are mainly posted in the newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Proposed activities include: Paper Kraft, chicken abattoir, oil pressing, and sports multi-purpose complex.

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MAFUBE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (FS205)

METSIMAHOLO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (FS204)

FEZILE DABI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC20)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 10, Sasolburg, 1947 • PHYSICAL: John Vorster Road, Sasolburg • TEL: 016 970 8600 • FAX: 016 970 8725 • EMAIL: info@nfsdc.co.za • WEB: www.feziledabi.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 20,668km² • Population: 474 089 • Description: Fezile Dabi District Municipality is a Category C municipality established in terms of the Free State Provincial Notice No:113 of 28 September 2000. It was formerly known as Northern Free State District Municipality and consists of four local municipal areas: Moqhaka, Metsimaholo, Ngwathe and Mafube Local

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 60, Sasolburg, 1947 • PHYSICAL: Civic Centre, Fichardt Street, Sasolburg • TEL: 016 973 8300 • FAX: 016 973 2191 • WEB: www.metsimaholo.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,717km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 26, DA 15, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Mr Tshepo Mahlaku ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Xolela Msweli • Communications Officer: Mr Gino Albert • Other Senior Management: Xolela Msweli (Information Officer (PAIA))

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MOQHAKA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (FS201)

FREE STATE

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 302, Kroonstad, 9500 • PHYSICAL: Hill Street, Kroonstad • TEL: 056 216 9911 • FAX: 056 216 9122 • EMAIL: mms@ moqhaka.gov.za • WEB: www.moqhaka.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 7,925km² • Population: 241 048 • Main Economic Sectors: Agiculture, commercial transport, business services and mining.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 34, DA 11, COPE 3, APC 1, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Mr Jihad Mohapi • Other Members of Council: Disebo Nakedi (Speaker), Justice Mareka (Council Whip) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Simon Mqwathi • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Monaheng Mokoena • Communications Officer: Madisa Titi • LED Officer: Mr Madiba Khojane • Other Senior Management: Soso Sepheka (Director: Community and Emergency Services), Sipho Nhlapo (Director: Corporate Services), Mike Lelaka (Acting Director: Technical Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 54.93 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 21.76 • Green Drop Score 2011: 41.9 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Supply Chain Management – Thandy Pino, municipal website, national/regional print media, and municipal notice boards.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Re-opening of a long-closed company – Unicor (PTY) LTD – which used to employ +/-1 000 people in Kroonstad, and is a hospital medical supplies company manufacturing, amongst others, musks, linens, medical gowns and gloves. • Key Investment Opportunities: Resuscitation of the cargo airport and the cargo railway hub.

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NGWATHE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (FS203)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 359, Parys, 9585 • PHYSICAL: Liebenburg Street, Parys • TEL: 056 816 2700 • FAX: 056 817 6343 • WEB: www.ngwathe.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 7,055km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 28, DA 9, COPE 1, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Mr Moeketsi Mofhodi ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Norman Selai • Communications Officer: Mr Steve Nale • Other Senior Management: Norman Selai (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 20.59 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 45.37 • Green Drop Score 2011: 44.9 *GCIS DM

LEJWELEPUTSWA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC18)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 2163, Welkom, 9460 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Jan Hofmeyer & Tempest Streets, Welkom • TEL: 057 353 3094/5/8/9 • FAX: 057 353 3382/057 391 8911 • EMAIL: majoro@lejwe.co.za • WEB: www.lejwe.co.za

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HOOPSTAD

WESSELSBRON MATJHABENG

WELKOM TSWELOPELE

VIRGINIA

TOKOLOGO

WINBURG

BOSKLOOF MASILONYANA

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 31,930km² • Description: Lejweleputswa District Municipality is situated in the north western part of the Free State and borders North West to the north, Fezile Dabi and Thabo Mofutsanyane to the north-east and east respectively, Motheo and Xhariep to the south, and the Northern Cape to the west. It is situated north of Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality in the Free State Province and is accessible from Johannesburg, Cape Town, Klerksdorp and Kimberley along the N1, 60

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POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 12, DA 3, COPE 1 • Mayor: Ms N S Leeto • Other Members of Council: L Rubulana (Speaker), MH Ntsebeng (Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure), K Phukuntsi (Economic Development, Agriculture and Tourism), M M Lekaota (Corporate Services Administration), M M Matlabe (Finance) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Ms Nontsikeleo Aaron • Communications Officer: Chris Petersen • LED Officer: Thami Skele • Other Senior Management: J Heunis (Municipal Support), T Makofane (LED and Planning), M Mthombeni (Social Services), C Peterson (Corporate Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tender documents are advertised in local, regional and national newspapers, and on the website.

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MASILONYANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (FS181)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 8, Theunissen, 9410 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Theron & Le Roux Streets, Theunissen • TEL: 057 733 0106 • FAX: 057 733 1942 • WEB: www.masilonyana.local.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 6,796km² • Population: 64 407 • Description: Masilonyana Local Municipality is situated between the province’s biggest municipality (Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality in the south) and the secondbiggest municipality (Matjhabeng Local Municipality in the north). The former administration of the following greater Transitional Local Councils: Theunissen, Brandfort, Winburg, Soutpan and Verkeerdevlei, were amalgamated into the local municipality of Masilonyana. It is one of the impoverished semi-urban areas with a high unemployment rate. The GDP of the municipality is reliant mainly on the agricultural and mining sectors. The municipality prides itself on its tourist destinations, such as the Florisbad National Quaternary Research Station. This is where the first human skull was discovered 2 059 years ago. There are also cooperatives in Soutpan working on the salt lakes to produce salt. The municipality plays host to two toll plazas on two major roads in the province; the Verdkeerdevlei Plaza on the N1 is the last before entering Bloemfontein from the north, and the Brandfort Plaza on the former R30 (now ZR Mahabane Road) is situated between Brandfort and Bloemfontein. Brandfort is also known for its rich political history, which includes the National Military Museum on a farm which used to be a concentration camp during the Anglo-Boer War and the Winnie Mandela House where Mandela was sentenced to House Arrest during the State of Emergency in the 1980s.

Theunissen is also situated on the ZR Mahabane corridor between Bloemfontein and Welkom and hosts the three mines within the municipal jurisdiction. Winburg has economic potential because of its location, which is 100km west of Bloemfontein, and its linking of Bloemfontein with Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. It prides itself with the Voortrekker Monument as its Heritage Site, and Masilonyana poses several game reserves across all towns. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, mining, community services and private households.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 16, DA 2, FF+ 1, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mr Kunatu Koalane • Other Members of Council: Senki Mabitla (Speaker), Dimakatso Modise (Chief Whip and Chairperson: Infrastructure, Local Economic Development, Urban Planning and Housing Committee; and Corporate Service and Human Resource Committee), Masetjhaba Tsoaela (Chairperson: Finance Committee), Phillip Botha (Chairperson: Social Development and Community Services Committee) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Sipho Mtakati • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Kobus Vermeulen (Acting) • Communications Officer: Mr Zongezile Ntjwabule • LED Officer: Mr Kabelo Khumalo • Other Senior Management: Hennie de Wit (Acting Director: Corporate Services and Human Resources), Lekgau Maja (Acting Director: Infrastructure and Technical Services), Bokkie Olivier (Acting Director: Social and Community Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 11.40 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 6.49 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Published on the noticeboards of all municipal buildings and other public buildings. Also in the local, district, provincial and national newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Cooperatives support and marketing in ZR Mahabane; paving and brick manufacturing in Theunissen; bakeries in Verkeerdevlei and Winburg; Business Development Centre; and EPWP Potholes Project. • Key Investment Opportunities: Retail development in shopping complex in Theunissen.

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MATJHABENGLOCAL LOCALMUNICIPALITY MUNICIPALITY(FS184) (FS184) MATJHABENG

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 708, Welkom, 9460 • PHYSICAL:

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 5,155km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 52, DA 16, COPE 3, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Mr Sebenzile Ngangelizwe ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Thabo Petersen • Communications Officer: Mr Modise Mahlatsane • Other Senior Management: Thabo Petersen (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 94.72 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 79.91 • Green Drop Score 2011: 14.2 *GCIS LM

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 33,269km² • Population: 725 932 • Description: Thabo Mofutsanyane District Municipality is a Category C municipality located in the eastern Free State province, and borders on Lesotho and KwaZulu-Natal. It is named after Edwin Thabo Mofutsanyane, a stalwart of the communist party. It comprises six local municipalities: Setsoso, Dihlabeng, Nketoana, Maluti a Phofung, Phumelela and Mantsopa. Its main towns are Bethlehem, Phuthaditjhaba, Harrismith, Reitz, Ficksburg, Vrede, Memel and Clocolan. The N3 and N5 national roads pass through the district, and the famous Golden Gate is found in the area on the slopes of the Drakensberg mountains. Despite all the socio-economic challenges facing this district, the area has huge potential for tourism development because of its scenic beauty and its rich cultural heritage.

NALA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (FS185)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X15, Bothaville, 9660 • PHYSICAL: 8 Preller Street, Bothaville • TEL: 056 514 9200 • FAX: 056 515 3922 • WEB: www.nala.org.za

PHUMELELA

REITZ NKETOANA

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,129km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 18, DA 3, COPE 2, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Ms Mpai Mogorosi ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr David Shongwe • Communications Officer: Ms Buyiswa Ngqumzayo • Other Senior Management: David Shongwe (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Blue Drop Score 2012: 67.23 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 58.90 • Green Drop Score 2011: 20.4 *GCIS LM

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TOKOLOGO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (FS182)

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CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X46, Boshoff, 8340 • PHYSICAL: Market Square, Voortrekker Street, Boshoff • TEL: 053 541 0014 • FAX: 053 541 0360 MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 9,326km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 5, COPE 1, DA 1, INDEPENDENT 1 • Mayor: Mr Boikie Obotseng ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Lewa Mofokeng • Communications Officer: Mr Hans Setlhare • Other Senior Management: Lewa Mofokeng (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 25.46 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 20.35 *GCIS LM

TSWELOPELE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (FS183)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 3, Bultfontein, 9670 • PHYSICAL: 3 Bosman Street, Bultfontein • TEL: 051 853 1111 • FAX: 051 853 1332 • WEB: www.tswelopele.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 6,524km² • Population: 40 617 • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture - the municipality has partners with the following institutions: Suidwes Kooerasie, Senwes, Hoopstad Trekkers and Commonage Land Users.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 12, DA 2, COPE 1 • Mayor: Ms Elizabeth Mathibe • Other Members of Council: T A Matlakala (Speaker), P P Moalosi, C Horn, M S Baleni, M S Bonokoane ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Kelehile Motlhale • Chief Financial Officer: Mr James Young • Communications Officer: Mahlomola Mahlanyane • LED Officer: Mr Pieter De Bruin • Other Senior Management: Sabata Rabanye (Executive Manager: Corporate Services), M J Mahlanyane (Executive Manager: Community Services), P W De Bruin (Chief Operations Officer) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 92.42 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 54.71 • Green Drop Score 2011: 46.4 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Volksblaad and Daily Sun newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: MLRT construction company with 12 beneficiaries, Leratong Cleaning Services, Vusiwe Food Garden, Peanut Butter project, Emthuzini and Bob Car Wash, and Tikwe Agricultural Project. • Key Investment Opportunities: Availability of land.

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THABO MOFUTSANYANA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC19)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X10, Witsieshoek, 9870 • PHYSICAL: Old Parliament Building, 1 Mampoi Street, Phuthaditjhaba • TEL: 058 718 1089/36 • FAX: 058 718 1034 • EMAIL: loraine.tm@lgfs.gov.za • WEB: www.thabomofutsanyana.co.za

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 13, DA 2, COPE 1, DPSA 1 • Mayor: Dr B E Mzangwa • Other Members of Council: M Maduna (Speaker), S Moleleki (Chief Whip), C Makhoba (MMC: Agriculture and Rural Development), A Nhlapo (MMC: Municipal Infrastructure and Transport), M Majara (MMC: Corporate Services) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Takatso Lebenya • Chief Financial Officer: Mr H Lebusa • Communications Officer: Matefu Mokoena • Other Senior Management: Palesa Moloi (Executive Manager: Corporate Services), Takatso Lebenya (Executive Manager: Community Services), Tshepo Motaung (Manager: Strategy, Governance and Planning), Makgotla Thamaha (Manager: Financial Operations), Ntombi Mthinkulu (Manager: Supply Chain Management) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders are published in newspapers and are placed on the website.

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DIHLABENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (FS192)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 551, Bethlehem, 9700 • PHYSICAL: 9 Muller Street, Bethlehem • TEL: 058 303 5732 • FAX: 058 303 4703 • EMAIL: mthwalom@dihlabeng.co.za • WEB: www.dihlabeng.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,880km² • Description: Dihlabeng Local Municipality is a Category B municipality. It is situated within the boundaries of the Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality in the eastern Free State. The geographical area consists of the towns Bethlehem, Clarens, Fouriesburg, Paul Roux and Rosendal.

The principal economic activities within the municipality are dominated by farming (29,4%) and private businesses (17,2%). At approximately 15% and 11% respectively, social services and trade operations are also relatively high economic activities. It has arguably some of the best tourism centres and facilities in the eastern Free State.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 30, DA 8, COPE 1, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Mr Tjhetane Mofokeng • Other Members of Council: Clement Harrington (EXCO Member), Mastephen Mashanini (EXCO Member), Motsamai Tshabalala (EXCO Member), Tefo Mkwani (EXCO Member), Dijeng Mofokeng (EXCO Member) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Thabiso Tsoaedi • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Raymond Provis • Communications Officer: Santa Brokorst • Other Senior Management: G T Hadebe (LED), M E S Mthwalo (Director: Corporate Services), S Mpetsheni (Acting Director: Public Works) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 68.59 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 30.76 • Green Drop Score 2011: 32.0 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Local newspapers (Vrystaat and Eastern Free State Issue), Regional newspaper (Volksblad), National newspaper (City Press), Dihlabeng Local Municipality Head Office notice boards and the website.

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319 Stateway, Welkom • TEL: 057 391 3100/3911 • FAX: 057 357 4393 • WEB: www.matjhabeng.co.za

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MALUTI A PHOFUNG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (FS194)

FREE STATE

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X805, Witsieshoek, 9870 • PHYSICAL: Moremoholo & Motloung Streets, Setsing Complex, Phuthaditjhaba • TEL: 058 718 3700 • FAX: 058 718 3777 • WEB: www.map.fs.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,338km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 51, DPSA 11, DA 4, ACDP 1, APC 1, COPE 1 • Mayor: Dr Balekile Mzangwa ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Ratolo Kau • Communications Officer: Mr Matefu Mokoena • Other Senior Management: Ratolo Kau (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 86.00 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 88.94 • Green Drop Score 2011: 67.0 *GCIS LM

• Mayor: Mr Tshediso Jakobo • Other Members of Council: M Mohlomi (Speaker) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Tsepiso Ramakarane • Communications Officer: Lerato Jabane (Acting) • LED Officer: Themba Zondo • Other Senior Management: M Ntheli (Director: Community Services), T Masejane (Director: Corporate Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 89.00 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 88.64 • Green Drop Score 2011: 23.4 DM

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X136, Trompsburg, 9913 • PHYSICAL: 20 Louw Street, Trompsburg • TEL: 051 713 9300 • FAX: 051 713 0461 • EMAIL: skaza@xhariep.gov.za • WEB: www.xhariep.gov.za

MANTSOPA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (FS196)

JACOBSDAL

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 64, Ladybrand, 9745 • PHYSICAL: 38 Joubert Street, Ladybrand • TEL: 051 924 0654 • FAX: 051 924 0020 • EMAIL: veronicav@mantsopa.co.za • WEB: www.mantsopa.net MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,291km² • Population: 72 000 • Description: Mantsopa Local Municipality comprises the previous areas of jurisdiction of Tweespruit Transitional Local Council (TLC), Ladybrand TLC, Hobhouse TLC, Excelsior TLC, Thaba Patchoa TLC and Maluti Transitional Rural Council. It forms part of the eastern Free State and falls within the Motheo District Municipal area. It borders the Kingdom of Lesotho in the east, Manguang Local Municipality to the west, Naledi Local Municipality to the south, and Masilonyana and Setsoto to the north. It incorporates five small towns, which accommodate collectively 66,5% of the total population of Mantsopa. These small towns serve the surrounding rural community.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 13, DA 3, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mr Sello Ntsepe ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Selby Selepe • Chief Financial Officer: Me. Matholase Mazinyo • Communications Officer: Mabasiya Lekota • Other Senior Management: Constance Rampai (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 47.09 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 38.48 • Green Drop Score 2011: 20.4 LM

NKETOANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (FS193)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 26, Reitz, 9810 • PHYSICAL: Church Street, Reitz • TEL: 058 863 2811 • FAX: 058 863 2523 • WEB: www.nketoanafs.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 5,611km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 14, DA 2, APC 1, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Mr Mandla Mamba ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Sipho Thomas • Communications Officer: Mr Kido Nhlapo • Other Senior Management: Sipho Thomas (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 18.57 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 6.33 • Green Drop Score 2011: 23.1 *GCIS LM

PHUMELELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (FS195)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X5, Vrede, 9835 • PHYSICAL: 52 Kuhn Street, Vrede • TEL: 058 913 8300 • FAX: 058 913 2317 MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 8,183km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 12, DA 3 • Mayor: Mr Tlokotsi Motaung ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Ms Muhle Mthembu • Communications Officer: Mr Lepolesa Ralebenya • Other Senior Management: Muhle Mthembu (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Adverse audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 17.90 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 3.82 • Green Drop Score 2011: 5.0 *GCIS LM

SETSO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (FS191)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 116, Ficksburg, 9730 • PHYSICAL: 27 Voortrekker Street, Ficksburg • TEL: 051 933 9300 • FAX: 051 933 9383 • EMAIL: legalmanager@setsoto.co.za • WEB: www.setsoto.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 5,966km² • Population: 123 000 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 26, DA 6, COPE 2, FF+ 1 64

XHARIEP DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC16)

PETRUSBURG

LETSEMENG KOFFIEFONTEIN

WEPENER

EDENBURG NALEDI

KOPANONG

TROMPSBURG

SMITHFIELD MOHOKARE

ZASTRON

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 37,674km² • Population: 135 245 • Description: Xhariep District Municipality is a Category C municipality situated in the southern part of the Free State. It is currently made up of four local municipalities: Letsemeng, Kopanong, Mohokare and Naledi, that account to 24 towns. Its administrative headquarters is Trompsburg, which lies 125km south of Bloemfontein. The towns in this district boast abundant natural resources such as water and agricultural land.

The largest dam in South Africa is situated at the southern tip of the district. Three national roads (N1 – Gauteng to Cape Town, N6 – Eastern Cape to Bloemfontein and N8 – Bloemfontein to Kimberley) pass through this area. The main contributors to the district’s economy are agriculture (28%), public service and administration (26%), services and retail (17%) and construction (8%). • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, tourism, construction, mining, administration, retail and services.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 5, COPE 1, DA 1 • Mayor: Mr M G Ntwanambi • Other Members of Council: M J Sehanka (Speaker), M G Modise (Chairperson: Corporate Services), N I Mehlomakulu (Chairperson: Planning and Social Development), V A Mona (Chairperson: Budget and Treasury) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr T L Mkhwane • Chief Financial Officer: Mr N E Mokhesuoe • Communications Officer: Thami May • LED Officer: Mr M S Mohale • Other Senior Management: M M Kubeka (Director: Corporate Services), M M Seekoei (Director: Planning and Social Development) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tender quotes and proposals are published on the website, in various newspapers that are circulated within the district and on municipal noticeboards.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Food production at Dewetsdorp and Phillipolis; shoemaking project at Trompsburg; greening and cleaning of town in the district; recycling of waste at Jagersfontein and Faurismith, and maintenance of streets at Phillipolis and Vanstandensrus; fish hatchery support for small businesses and cooperatives; and expanded Public Work Programme incentives. • Key Investment Opportunities: Lake Gariep Development Initiative.

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KOPANONG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (FS162)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 23, Trompsburg, 9913 • PHYSICAL: 20 Louw Street, Trompsburg • TEL: 051 713 9200 • FAX: 051 713 0292 • WEB: www.kopanong.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 15,645km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 10, DA 3, COPE 1, INDEPENDENT 1 • Mayor: Mr Xolile Mathwa ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Ms Lebohang Moletsane • Communications Officer: Ms Cicilia Manzane • Other Senior Management: Lebohang Moletsane (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 68.70 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 43.81 • Green Drop Score 2011: 1.2 *GCIS

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LETSEMENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (FS161)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X3, Koffiefontein, 9986 • PHYSICAL: 7 Groot Trek Street, Koffiefontein • TEL: 053 205 9200 • FAX: 053 205 0144 • EMAIL: letse@mweb.co.za • WEB: www.letsemengmunicipality.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 9,829km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 8, DA 2, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mr Albert Mpatshehla ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Itumeleng Pooe • Communications Officer: Mr Andrew Visagie • Other Senior Management: Itumeleng Pooe (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Adverse audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 49.98 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 54.69 • Green Drop Score 2011: 30.4 *GCIS LM

MOHOKARE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (FS163)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 20, Zastron, 9950 • PHYSICAL: Hoof Street, Zastron • TEL: 051 673 9600 • FAX: 051 673 1550 • WEB: www.mohokare.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 8,776km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 9, DA 2 • Mayor: Ms Motshewa Sehanka ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Kato Motsoeneng • Communications Officer: Mr Letlhogonolo Mafatman • Other Senior Management: Kato Motsoeneng (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 77.04 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 80.10 • Green Drop Score 2011: 58.6 *GCIS LM

NALEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (FS164)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X1, Dewetsdorp, 9940 • PHYSICAL: 13 Brand Street, Dewetsdorp • TEL: 051 541 0012 • FAX: 051 541 0556 MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,424km²

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 6, COPE 1, DA 1 • Mayor: Mr Johnny Makitle ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Nceba Tukane • Communications Officer: Mr Bekizizwe Mdluli • Other Senior Management: Nceba Tukane (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 51.03 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 38.69 • Green Drop Score 2011: 5.4 *GCIS

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MANGAUNG METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY

FREE STATE

POSTAL: PO Box 3704, Bloemfontein, 9300 • PHYSICAL: Bram Fischer Building, 2nd Floor, Nelson Mandela Drive & Markgraaf Street, Bloemfontein • TEL: 051 405 8101 • FAX: 051 405 8108 • WEB: www.mangaung.co.za

Cllr Thabo Manyoni, Executive Mayor

Cllr Sibongile Mazibuko, City Mayor

Above: Local performing artists entertain to a receptive crowd.

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The year 2012 was a great year for Mangaung in the sense that we claimed our space as the heart of South Africa. The influx of over 120 000 people to Bloemfontein for the ANC Centenary Celebrations in January and the Macufe Festival in October proved that Mangaung can successfully host huge events.

Businesses both large and small, ranging from hotels, guest houses and B & Bs to car washes, butcheries (chesa nyamas), fuel stations and supermarkets, benefitted from these events, which saw Mangaung business people and residents continually put their best foot forward. This attitude confirms us as a city that is friendly and hospitable, a city that people keep coming back to.

As the City, we believe that it is our mandate to deliver excellent service to our electorate.

Excellent service delivery depends on both our employees and other stakeholders such as service providers who job is to ensure that we get value for money through quality products.

Our citizens are our ambassadors and it is through their friendship and hospitality that our tourism industry can grow.

Our vision is to make Mangaung a city in which people can live, work and invest. This remains our cornerstone and we will continue to build on this vision.

Like other municipalities across the country, Mangaung is faced with the challenges of service delivery backlog in areas such as housing, water, sanitation and unemployment.

Our SDF has identified several interventions, like identifying pockets of land in Vistapark, Ceciliapark, at the airport and Hillside View to accommodate the rising demand for housing.

The city is also losing a lot of revenue through water pipe leaks. However, the Minister of Water Affairs has committed to assisting the Municipality in financing programmes to help reduce the problem and ensure an end to the underground pipe leaks that are making the city lose millions of Rands in revenue.

As with any major city in the world, Mangaung is also privy to crime, especially in the booming CBD. To ensure the safety of our people and visitors, we have installed CCTV cameras at strategic points in the three towns and at some entertainment hot spots. Together with our established law enforcement centres and continued traffic police visibility, this has helped in our fight against crime.

The declaration of Mangaung as a metropolitan means that people are watching us and acknowledging the area’s opportunities.

In our strides to make Mangaung a city where people can live, work and invest, we have developed an extensive Spatial Development Framework which is aimed at improving the lives of Mangaung residents, whilst also attracting investors and those seeking better opportunities – from business and school, to pleasure and leisure pursuits.

The projects earmarked under the SDF include the N8 Corridor Development and the Bloemfontein Airport precinct development.

New industrial development and human settlements will predominantly be taking place towards the east of Bloemfontein, especially along the vicinities of N8 Development Zone.

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The N8 Corridor Development Project promises to be one of the most significant investment opportunities that will guarantee jobs to many residents and contribute towards building a better life for all. The envisaged development at Naval Hill will undoubtedly be one of the Municipality’s world-class recreational facilities and tourism destinations that will give the local economy a great boost.

Similarly, through the ongoing development of the Bloemfontein Airport, Mangaung is positioning itself as one of the emerging aero-cities in the country. The proposed Bloemfontein Airport precinct, to the south of the Airport entrance, is a multibillion Rand infrastructures and property development project that has kicked off with implementation of the first phase.

The project comprises of the development of an international convention centre, a government complex, a regional shopping mall, and an array of sustainable housing typologies.

This is an opportunity for discerning property investors to widen and improve their investment portfolios.

It should be noted that youth are the core of our economy; hence their development is a priority for us. Whatever we plan, we have to ensure that these plans do not exclude young people, as well as women and children. Some of the projects will include a new furniture factory run by youth, fire fighters training at Ehrlichpark Fire Station and youth centres.

To augment our vision for the city, we have already begun with some huge water and sanitation projects. We are also improving our road infrastructure, which is particularly important because Mangaung is a central link for South Africa. These projects include: • Construction of the Naval Hill Water Reservoir to supply water to the east of Bloemfontein. The project commenced in April 2012 and is expected to be completed in November 2013; • Extension of the capacity of the Longridge Reservoir which will be completed in August 2013; and • Road rehabilitation, construction and maintenance of major roads including Andries Pretorius, Eeufees, Church, Haldon and Fort Hare Streets.

An amount of R436 million has been budgeted for roads and storm water, sanitation, waste management and water projects for the period 2012/2013. Through these projects and many others, 2 823 job opportunities have been created with 802 being permanent appointments between June 2011 and September 2012.

Mangaung has prioritised water and sanitation programmes across its three areas, with particular focus on Botshabelo, the largest Free State township, and Thaba Nchu, the home of former ANC chairperson Dr JS Moroka.

To this effect, R470 million has been set aside for the upgrading of roads and storm water; R500 million for water services; R370 million for sanitation, which includes sewer bulk and sewer connections; and R37 million for

FREE STATE From left: Artistic impressions of the urban square and civic precinct at the Bram Fischer International Airport in Bloemfontein; Artistic view of digital planetarium at Naval Hill as part of the redevelopment project.

landfill site management.

We are also proud that since the dawn of democracy, we have provided more than 176 000 stands/households with access to sanitation, while more than 155 000 stands have access to basic water supply in Bloemfontein, Botshabelo and Thaba Nchu.

One of the objectives in terms of housing developments is to deracilaise the city for social integration, eradicate informal settlements and consolidate dysfunctional settlements. Currently, the city’s flagship housing project is the soon to be occupied Brandwag Housing Project, a mixed housing project for middle income earners who are not eligible for state housing but cannot access bank loans. Land has also been earmarked in certain areas in and around Mangaung for future mixed development initiatives which will encompass residential units ranging from low income and rental to social and commercial initiatives.

The city’s tourist attractions include Naval Hill, whose status was further elevated upon the unveiling of the Nelson Mandela Statue in December and an overhauling of the area to make it even safer. Naval Hill gives tourists a bird’s eye view of the sprawling city of Bloemfontein.

There are also numerous places of interest and historical significance which portray the role Mangaung played in the formation of political parties like the African National Congress and the National Party.

These include Waaihoek, Maphikela House, Dr JS Moroka Residence, Onverwacht House and Phahameng Heroes Arc. Through all these programmes, Mangaung will continuously work to fast-track service delivery and grow the economy of the city. We will ensure that all the strides we made in 2012 do not fall away and that 2013 will be even better.

“Mangaung – at the heart of it all.”

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MUNICIPALITIES IN GAUTENG City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan City Of Tshwane Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Sedibeng District

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Gauteng is the smallest of South Africa’s provinces, covering an area of 17 010km2 or approximately 1,4% of the total surface area of South Africa. It is bordered by the Free State, North West, Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces. While being the smallest province, it is also the most populous, being home to approximately 11,3 million people. Gauteng lies on the highest part of the interior plateau on the rolling plains of South Africa’s Highveld.

Its capital is Johannesburg and it also contains the city of Pretoria as well as the East Rand, West Rand and Vaal areas.

Gauteng continues to serve as the economic engine room of the country and the subcontinent, responsible for over 34,8% of the country’s GDP. Gauteng is the powerhouse of South Africa and the heart of its commercial business and industrial sectors. The three most important sectors contributing to GDP are finance, real estate and business services; manufacturing; and general government services. Gauteng is also the financial-services capital of Africa. More than 70 foreign banks have their head offices here, as do at least the same number of South African banks, stockbrokers and insurance giants.

Gauteng is divided into three metropolitan municipalities, the City of Johannesburg, the City of Tshwane and Ekurhuleni Metro, as well as two district municipalities which are further subdivided into seven local municipalities.

SOURCES: South Africa Yearbook 2011/12, published by the Government Communication and Information System http://www.gauteng.net

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CITY OF JOHANNESBURG METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY (JHB)

Walt & Vermuelen Streets, Munitoria Building, Pretoria • TEL: 012 358 9999 • FAX: 012 358 4896 • EMAIL: citymanager@tshwane.gov.za • WEB: www.tshwane.gov.za

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 1049, Johannesburg, 2000 • PHYSICAL: 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein, Johannesburg • TEL: 011 407 6111 • FAX: 011 403 8723 • EMAIL: joburgconnect@joburg.org.za • WEB: www.joburg.org.za

MIDRAND

HONEYDEW

TSHWANE

SOSHANGUVE

PRETORIA NORTH

SANDTON

PRETORIA ROODEPOORT CITY OF JOHANNESBURG

MAMELODI DARK CITY

ATTERIDGEVILLE GARSFONTEIN

VALHALLA CENTURION

JOHANNESBURG

BRONKHORSTSPRUIT

GAUTENG

IRENE

ELDORADO PARK LENASIA

ENNEDALE

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,645km² • Population: 3,9 million • Description: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality is located in Gauteng province.

Johannesburg, also known as Jozi, Jo’burg or eGoli, is the largest city in South Africa.

It is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa. The city is one of the 40 largest metropolitan areas in the world and is also the world’s largest city not situated on a river, lake, or coastline. While Johannesburg is not officially one of South Africa’s three capital cities, it does house the Constitutional Court South Africa’s highest court. It also includes Soweto, which was a separate city from the late 1970s until the 1990s. The city is the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade, due to its location on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills.

Johannesburg is served by OR Tambo International Airport, the largest and busiest airport in Africa and a gateway for international air travel to and from the rest of southern Africa. More recently, Lanseria International Airport has started international flights and is situated conveniently on the opposite side of the metropolis. Gauteng is growing rapidly due to mass urbanisation. According to the State of the Cities Report, the urban portion of Gauteng – comprising primarily the cities of Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni (the East Rand) and Tshwane (greater Pretoria) – will be a polycentric urban region with a projected population of some 14,6 million people by 2015. • Main Economic Sectors: Financial and business services, retail and wholesale trade, community and social services, and the manufacturing sector.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 153 , DA 90, IFP 4, COPE 3, NFP 2, ACDP 1, APC 1, AJ 1, AZAPO 1, OKM 1, PAC 1, UDM 1, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Mr Mpho Tau • Other Members of Council: Constance Bapela (Speaker), Prema Naidoo (Chief Whip), Mlungisele Ngalonkulu (Deputy Chief Whip), Geoffrey Makhubo (MMC: Finance), Roslyn Greeff (MMC: Infrastructure Services and Environment), Mally Mokoena (MMC: Corporate and Shared Services) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Trevor Fowler • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Charity-Ann Chisadza (Acting) • Communications Officer: Gabu Tugwana • LED Officer: Mr Antony Selepe • Other Senior Management: Tiaan Ehlers (Acting Executive Director: Development Planning and Urban Management), Philisiwe Twala-Tau (Executive Director: Community Development), Rueben Denge (Executive Director: Corporate and Shared Services), Tshilidzi Nemahagala (Acting Executive Director: Economic Development), Gerald Dumas (Acting Executive Director: Finance) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 98.92 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 97.69 • Green Drop Score 2011: 90.5 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders are posted on the City of Johannesburg’s website: www.joburg.org.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Visit www.joburg.org.za • Key Investment Opportunities: Johannesburg is the largest single metropolitan contributor to the national economic product. The city is an outstanding investment destination offering the best access to markets across Africa, an investor-friendly environment, stable democracy, as well as excellent telecommunications and infrastructure.

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CITY OF TSHWANE METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY (TSH)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 440, Pretoria, 0001 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Van der 70

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 6,298km² • Population: 2,5 million • Description: City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality is situated in the Gauteng province and City of Tshwane/Pretoria is the capital of South Africa. It has merged with Metsweding District, which was a consequence of the Gauteng global city region strategy to reduce the number of municipalities in Gauteng to at least four by 2016.

The new City of Tshwane is now the single-largest metropolitan municipality in the country, comprising of seven regions, 105 wards and 210 councillors. South Africa is the second largest country to have embassies after Washington DC. Many embassies thus call this city their home. The Union Buildings house the administrative hub for the country and have also been the setting for all the presidential inaugurations of Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki and the incumbent South African president, Jacob Zuma.

These sandstone buildings offer beautiful views over the city. Its rich and colourful heritage is reflected in the city’s myriad of museums, monuments and historical buildings, and is punctuated by contemporary arts and craft markets, bringing the city alive with a unique blend of new and old. The Science and Technology Museum offers a tactile experience of science at work. The South African mint has a minting press dating back to 1892, which is still in operation. The city also offers township sleepovers with a five-star stay. Church Square and the State Theatre often host international and national performances. There are also two nature reserves where visitors can view wildlife such as buffalo, antelope, cheetah, jackal, giraffe and sable.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 118, DA 82, FF+ 4, COPE 2, ACDP 1, APC 1, AZAPO 1, PAC 1 • Mayor: Mr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa • Other Members of Council: Morokane Mosupyoe (Speaker), Jabulane Mabona (Chief Whip) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Jason Ngobeni • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Andile Dyakala • LED Officer: Ms Thembeka Mhlekwa • Other Senior Management: Humaira Choonara (SED: Corporate and Shared Services), Kepi Madumo (SED: Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture), Mapule PHora (SED: Housing and Sustainable Human Settlements), Tembeka Mhlekwa (SED: Economic Development and Spatial Planning), Lisa Mangcu (SED: Roads and Transport) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 95.76 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 90.41 • Green Drop Score 2011: 63.8 MM

EKURHULENI METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY (EKU)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X1069, Germiston, 1400 • PHYSICAL: Head Office, Cnr Cross & Rose Streets, Germiston • TEL: 011 999 0003 • EMAIL: samuel.modiba@ekurhuleni.gov.za • WEB: www.ekurhuleni.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,975km² • Population: 2,7 million • Description: Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality covers an extensive area from Germiston in the west to Springs and Nigel in the east. The former administrations of the nine towns in the former East Rand – Alberton, Benoni, Boksburg, Brakpan, Edenvale/Lethabong, Germiston, Kempton Park/Tembisa, Nigel and Springs – were amalgamated into the metropolitan municipality, along with the Khayalami Metropolitan Council and the Eastern Gauteng Services Council. It is one of the most densely populated areas in the country, and province. Economy in the region is larger and more diverse than that of many small countries in Africa. It accounts for nearly a quarter of the Gauteng economy, which in turn contributes over a third of the national Gross Domestic Product. Many of the factories for production of goods and commodities are located in Ekurhuleni, often referred to as “Africa’s Workshop”. A network of roads, airports, rail lines, telephones, electricity grids and telecommunications are found in Ekurhuleni that rivals that of Europe and America.

It can be regarded as the transportation hub of the country. It is home to the OR

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BEDFORDVIEW

BOKSBURG

DAVEYTON

GEDULD

ALBERTON KWA-THEMA KATLEHONG

DUNNOTTAR

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 125, DA 62, NFP 3, COPE 2, IFP 2, PAC 2, ACDP 1, APC 1, DRPA 1, FF+ 1, IRASA 1, UDM 1 • Mayor: Mr Mondli Gungubele • Other Members of Council: Patricia Kumalo (Speaker), Robert Masego (Chief Whip), Tumbu Mahlangu (Public Transport), Moses Makwakwa (Finance), Bennett Nkunja (City Planning and Economic Development) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Khaya Ngema • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Jakes Myeza • Communications Officer: Gwen Shole • LED Officer: Alfred Sepirwa (Director: Empowerment), Titus Mazibuko (Director: Investment) • Other Senior Management: Gwen Shole-Menyatso (Director: Communications and Marketing), Charles Mabazo (Executive Director: Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture), Sarah Mekgoe (Executive Director: City Development), Bertus van Zyl (Executive Director: Integrated Development Planning), Dick Koopasammy (Rotating Acting Executive Director: Corporate and Legal Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 98.95 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 97.44 • Green Drop Score 2011: 78.8 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders are posted on the website, at the tender and central procurement offices, and in the mainstream newspapers (Sowetan and The Star).

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SEDIBENG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC42)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 471, Vereeniging, 1930 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Beaconsfield & Leslie Streets, Vereeniging • TEL: 016 450 3000 • FAX: 016 455 2573 • EMAIL: info@sedibeng.gov.za • WEB: www.sedibeng.gov.za

in Sedibeng. The Sedibeng District Municipality is a Category C municipality. It is the only area of the Gauteng province that is situated on the banks of the Vaal River and Vaal Dam in the southern-most part of the province, covering the area formerly known as the Vaal Triangle. It includes the towns of Vereeniging, Vanderbijlpark, Meyerton and Heidelberg, as well as the historic townships of Evaton, Sebokeng, Boipatong, Bophelong, Sharpeville and Ratanda, which have a rich political history and heritage. It is situated along the scenic Vaal, Klip, and Suikerbos Rivers. Sedibeng has a variety of attractions offering a vast cultural heritage and many historical experiences including, among others, the political breakthroughs that led to the country’s political turn-about. The Sedibeng Region boasts several heritage sites related to the South African War of 1899-1902 and the two World Wars that followed.

The Sharpeville Memorial Precinct stands as a reminder of the Sharpeville Massacre of 21 March 1960 when 69 people lost their lives while protesting the pass laws of the then apartheid South Africa.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 13, DA 5, PAC 1 • Mayor: Mr Mahole Simon Mofokeng • Other Members of Council: Busisiwe Modisakeng (Speaker), Christina Sale (Chief Whip), B Mncube (MMC: Corporate Services), ME Tsokolibane (MMC: Strategic Planning and Economic Development), P B Tsotetsi (MMC: Finance) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Yunus Chamda • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Brendon Scholtz • Communications Officer: Dan Manoeli • LED Officer: Mr Khulu Mbongo • Other Senior Management: Thomas Mkaza (Chief Operating Officer), Motlalepule Mahlulo (Executive Director: Strategic Planning and Economic Development), Mapula Phiri-Khoale (Executive Director: Corporate Services), Morongwe Mazibuko (Executive Director: Community Services), Sorrious Manele (Executive Director: Transport, Infrastructure and Environment) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders are posted on the Sedibeng website on the tenders page at www.sedibeng.gov.za/tenders. A Tenders RSS Feed is also available here. All tenders are also posted on the tenders noticeboards at the Sedibeng Municipal Offices, and advertised in the local and regional newspapers.

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EMFULENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (GT421)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 3, Vanderbijlpark, 1900 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Klasie Havenga & Frikkie Meyer Boulevard, Vanderbijlpark • TEL: 016 950 5000 • FAX: 016 950 5030 • EMAIL: pasekar@emfuleni.gov.za • WEB: www.emfuleni.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 966km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 64, DA 21, APC 1, COPE 1, PAC 1, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Greta Hlongwane ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Sam Shabalala • Communications Officer: Paseka Rakosa • Other Senior Management: Sam Shabalala (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 96.80 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 95.75 • Green Drop Score 2011: 66.9 *GCIS LM

LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (GT423)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 201, Heidelberg, 1438 • PHYSICAL: Cnr HF Verwoerd & Louw Streets, Heidelberg • TEL: 016 340 4300 • FAX: 016 340 4394 • EMAIL: paul@lesedilm.co.za • WEB: www.lesedilm.co.za LESEDI WELGEVONDEN SEBOKENG

RANDVAAL

HEIDELBERG RATANDA

MEYERTON

EMFULENI VANDERBIJLPARK LOCHVAAL BARRAGE

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,173km² • Description: Sedibeng District Municipality compromises of Emfuleni, Lesedi and Midvaal Local Municipalities.

It is situated on the southern tip of Gauteng province and strategically located on the border of three other provinces: Free State, North West and Mpumalanga. The well-developed national road network that cuts across the district to all the provinces ensures that the region remains the industrial centre of Gauteng province. The municipality is 50km from Johannesburg and 81km from Pretoria, without the high traffic volumes. Sedibeng offers the best opportunity for growth and development as a result of availability of land for both residential and commercial development in a picturesque and tranquil setting. The Vaal University of Technology and the North West University’s Vaal Campus offer a wide range of graduates that provide the bulwark of employees for business and industries that seek to set up operations

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,484km² • Description: Lesedi Local Municipality can be described primarily as a rural area, with the major urban concentration located in Heidelberg/Ratanda, which is situated along the N3 freeway at its intersection with Provincial Route R42, east of the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve. Devon/Impumelelo, which is situated on the eastern edge of the municipal area abutting the N17 freeway on the north, is a significant rural settlement, while Vischkuil/Endicott, which lies east of Springs abutting Provincial Route R29, is a smaller rural centre. Lesedi consists of two towns: Heidelberg/Ratanda and Devon Impumelelo. The area is mostly agricultural. It is situated approximately 56km south east of Johannesburg and is traversed by two national roads (the N17 and the N3), which create future economic development potential.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 19, DA 6, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Lerato Maloka ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Banzi Majola (Acting) • Communications Officer: Ms Nomshado Zondani • Other Senior Management: Banzi Majola (Acting Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 92.92 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 87.41 • Green Drop Score 2011: 67.1 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders are placed on the website and tender bulletin and in the local (Heraut Publishers) and national newspapers (Sowetan).

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Tambo International Airport; South Africa’s largest railway hub; a number of South Africa’s modern freeways and expressways; the Maputo corridor development; direct rail, road and air links connecting Ekurhuleni to Durban; the Blue IQ projects, with linkages to the City Deep Container terminal; the planned Gautrain rapid rail link to Johannesburg and Tshwane; and the OR Tambo International Airport Industrial Development Zone (IDZ). • Main Economic Sectors: Manufacturing.

MIDVAAL LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (GT422)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 9, Meyerton, 1960 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Mitchell & Junius Streets, Meyerton • TEL: 016 360 7400 • FAX: 016 360 7519 • EMAIL: complaints@midvaal.gov.za • WEB: www.midvaal.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,722km² • Population: 83 443 • Description: Midvaal Local Municipality is one of three local municipalities situated within the Sedibeng District Municipality, the other two being the Emfuleni and Lesedi Local Municipalities. Midvaal Local Municipality is a Category B municipality as defined in the Municipal Structure Act. It is located in the southern parts of Gauteng province and is bordered by two provinces, namely the Mpumalanga province to the east and the Free State province to the south. The Dipaliseng Local Municipality is located to the east of Midvaal and the Metsimaholo Local Municipality lies to the south. The City of Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipalities are situated to the north. The spatial structure of the Midvaal municipal area is predominantly that of a rural area, with extensive farming constituting approximately 50% of the total area of jurisdiction. There are two significant natural features impacting on the physical structure, namely the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve and the Vaal River, which form the southern boundary of the municipality and Gauteng province. Secondary natural features which play a significant role in the development dynamics of the area are the Klip River, Suikerbosrand River and the Vaal Dam. POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: DA 15, ANC 11, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Mr Timothy Nast ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Albert De Klerk • Communications Officer: Mr Thom Peeters • Other Senior Management: Narisha Mitchell (PR and Marketing) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 84.10 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 67.94 • Green Drop Score 2011: 53.5 DM

WEST RAND DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC48)

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KRUGERSDORP RANDFONTEIN RANDFONTEIN MOHLAKENG VENTERSPOS CARLETONVILLE MERAFONG

WESTONARIA WESTONARIA

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sustainable industries. • Main Economic Sectors: Tourism, mining, manufacturing, transport, green economy, retail, communication information technology and community development.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 12, DA 5, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mr Mpho Nawa • Other Members of Council: Sanele Ngweventsha (Council Whip), Johanna Phiri (Speaker), Loyiso Nkosiyane (MMC: Finance), Naga Lipudi (MMC: Infrastructure), Khaya Blaai (MMC: Corporate Services), Pascalina Kgoleng (MMC: Health and Social Development) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr M D Mokoena • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Mokgatlhe Ratlhogo • Communications Officer: Bridgette Mkhontwana • LED Officer: Zeblon Mphaphuli • Other Senior Management: Mauritz Zietsman (Corporate Services), Kelina Ndlovu (Health and Social Development), Herina Hamer (Regional Development Planning and Environmental Management), Elias Koloi (Public Safety) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Available on the municipality’s website: www.wrdm.gov.za and noticeboards, and in the local and national media.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Merafong Flora Project; Plastic Recycling Project; Mohlakeng Buyback Centre; and Katlego Cultural Facility. • Key Investment Opportunities: Labour intensive agricultural projects; small-scale mining; development of the Donaldson Dam and Riebeeck Lake; and development of tourist attractions.

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CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 3, Carletonville, 2500 • PHYSICAL: 3 Halite Street, Carletonville, 2499 • TEL: 018 788 9500 • FAX: 018 786 1105 • EMAIL: mmoffice@merafong.gov.za • WEB: www.merafong.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,631km² • Population: 260 595 • Main Economic Sectors: Mining.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 40, DA 12, COPE 1, IFP 1, MECA 1, UDM 1 • Mayor: Ms Maphefo Mogale-Letsie • Other Members of Council: Ramothobi Lethea (Speaker), Happy Lwana (Chief Whip), M G Kawe (Portfolio Head: Corporate and Shared Services), N M Fani (Portfolio Head: Health and Social Development), Jane Makiti (Portfolio Head: LED, Tourism and Rural Development) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr C W Nieuwoudt • Chief Financial Officer: Mr M G Wienekus • Communications Officer: Chris Spies • LED Officer: Ms N Bezu • Other Senior Management: N E Blaai-Mokgethi (Executive Director: Community Services), N Moyo (Acting Executive Director: Infrastructure Development) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 92.21 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 86.46 • Green Drop Score 2011: 77.5 LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Support cooperatives through training; small business centre in Khutsong; hawker support through building of informal trading area; and tourism support through Tourism Association. • Key Investment Opportunities: Agriculture, mining, manufacturing, infrastructure, construction, services and retail, Community and Government Services, tourism, agriculture hub-related export, N12 Treasure Route, PPP with mines, and Business Process Outsourcing.

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CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X033, Randfontein, 1759 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Sixth & Park Streets, Randfontein • TEL: 011 411 5000 • FAX: 011 412 3663 • EMAIL: admin@wrdm.gov.za • WEB: www.wrdm.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,087km² • Population: 848 597 • Description: West Rand District Municipality is located in the west of the Gauteng province. The main towns are Randfontein, Westonaria, Mogale City (Krugersdorp) and Merafong City. The Cradle of Humankind falls under the jurisdiction of Mogale City and Merafong City, and forms part of the World Heritage Site. The West Rand extends from Randfontein (the seat of the district) in the west to Roodepoort in the east, and includes the town of Krugersdorp. It is bordered by Bojanala Platinum to the north-west, Tshwane to the north east, City of Johannesburg to the east, Sedibeng to the south-east and Dr Kenneth Kaunda to the south-west. The municipality is situated relatively closely to the hub of economic activity in Gauteng, and is transversed by major national roads, namely the N12 and N14. It’s main contribution lies primarily within the mining sector, however, areas such as Krugersdorp fulfil a residential function for many people working in Johannesburg. The West Rand remains the poorest region contributing the Gauteng GDP. The leadership of West Rand District Municipality has a new vision, which entails dissolving the four local municipalities in the district into a single municipality by 2016. Vision 2016 includes a holistic approach to environmental concerns. There are opportunities for developing economies to benefit from climate change mitigation strategies and the West Rand will be making a strong case for private investors to assist in the growth of green and

MERAFONG CITY LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (GT484)

MOGALE CITY LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (GT481)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 94, Krugersdorp, 1740 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Commissioner & Market Streets, Krugersdorp • TEL: 011 951 2000/1 • FAX: 011 951 2326 • EMAIL: mm@mogalecity.gov.za • WEB: www.mogalecity.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,342km² • Description: Mogale City Local Municipality lies directly west and south of the Johannesburg and Tshwane Metropolitan areas respectively, and forms part of one of three district municipalities that make up the peripheral areas of Gauteng province. To the north, west and south it borders onto Madibeng, Rustenburg and Randfontein Local Municipalities respectively. The West Rand District Management Area lies within the centralnorthern part of Mogale City, and this area comprises the bulk of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. Mogale City’s strongest functional urban linkage is with the City of Johannesburg. Krugersdorp and the greater Kagiso area, which is Mogale City’s primary urban complex, forms part of a band of development stretching from the Johannesburg Inner City westwards along the mining belt up to Krugersdorp.

The strongest east-west movement linkages between Mogale City and Johannesburg are along the R512, as well as the east-west railway line. Mogale City is linked to the City of Tshwane via the R28/N14 highway. The largest part of Mogale City is rural in nature, with a specific urban concentration in the south-eastern part of the municipality where it interfaces with the Gauteng urban complex. The rural environment is characterised by prominent features: the Magaliesberg and Witwatersberg ranges in the north-west. Rural towns in Mogale City are Tarlton, Magaliesburg, and Hekpoort, located in the western part. Urban concentration is

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found in the south-eastern part around Krugersdorp and Kagiso. The Krugersdorp CBD is the main business, social and administrative centre and fulfils a regional function. The areas around Krugersdorp are established middle to high income residential areas with the full range of urban amenities, services and facilities. The areas to the south of Krugersdorp, namely Kagiso, Azaadville and Rietvallei (referred to as the Kagiso complex), are predominantly disadvantaged settlements with more limited access to services and facilities than the Krugersdorp areas. The Kagiso complex is physically separated from the Krugersdorp urban areas by an extensive mining belt that runs in a roughly east-west direction through the area. • Main Economic Sectors: Business services and tourism.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 41, DA 23, COPE 1, IFP 1, PCO 1, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Koketso Seerane • Other Members of Council: Suzen Thupane (Speaker), Isaac Dube (Chief Whip), Farouk Bhayat (MMC), Maxwell Khuzwayo (MMC), Barry Friedman (MMC), Emily Mathe (MMC), Andy Mothiba (MMC), Nosisi Mdlulwa (MMC), Annah Setswalo-Moja (MMC), Noluthando Mangole (MMC), Selebalo Letsie (MMC), Nomalizo Kufa (MMC) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Dan Mashitisho • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Leslie Mahuma • Communications Officer: Mr Andy Nesengani • LED Officer: Ms Maneo Thelejane • Other Senior Management: Abe Mbulawa (Chief Operating Officer), Rethabiseng Mokebe (Executive Manager: Corporate Support), Shirley Mathebula (Executive Manager: Social Development Services), Maneo Thelejane (Executive Manager: LED), Dennis Mokotedi (Executive Manager: Infrastructure), Morakane Mokoena (Executive Manager: DIEM) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 98.79 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 96.19 • Green Drop Score 2011: 66.7 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • On the Mogale City website: www.mogalecity.gov.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Mogale City/Rustenburg developmental corridor; business information platform; organic farming; carpentry incubator project; and Chamdor logistic hub. • Key Investment Opportunities: Agricultural sector: organic niche market “essential oils/special herbs”; tourism sector: hospitality and accommodation; conferencing and weddings (opportunities for operators and marketers); regional logistic hub (corridor to Africa); trade (retail sector); and manufacturing (packaging and agro-processing).

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Goods and services can reach markets and airports fairly easily without sacrificing quality or excessive transport costs. As indicated in the Regional Integrated Transport Management, the planned Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) node from Lenasia will reduce the travel time of commuters, making Westonaria a valued area of choice to reside in. The total number of households in Westonaria according to the Community Survey of 2007 is reflected as 50 675, with 12 818 formal households and 16 554 informal households. The municipality is characterised by a dispersed urban structure consisting of various urban areas and mining villages spread across the entire municipal area. The rural areas consist of a large number of farms, as well as agricultural holdings. • Main Economic Sectors: Gold mining, business and agriculture.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 23, DA 4, AZAPO 1, COPE 1, IFP 1, UDM 1 • Mayor: Ms N Tundzi • Other Members of Council: S Monoane (Speaker), J Mafika (Portfolio: Finance), N Mkhumbuzi (Portfolio: Corporate Services), A Ntshiba (Portfolio: Public Safety), A Gela (Portfolio: Health and Social Development) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: T C Ndlovu • Chief Financial Officer: Mr H J van Brakel • Communications Officer: Kgabane Madiehe • LED Officer: H Tshabangu • Other Senior Management: T Morolo (Executive Manager: Community Services), S Maqhubu (Executive Manager: Corporate Services), D Govender (Executive Manager: Infrastructure Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 95.18 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 84.34 • Green Drop Score 2011: 56.8 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Contact Mrs T Pino: Supply Chain Management.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Contact Mr H Tshabangu. Cattle Farming Project, Bakery and Poultry Projects, and the Informal Trading Policy. • Key Investment Opportunities: Interested developers can contact: Mr B van Niekerk (Manager: Legal) and Mr C Pelser (Town Planner).

RANDFONTEIN LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (GT482)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 218, Randfontein, 1760 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Surtherland & Pollock Streets, Randfontein • TEL: 011 411 0000 • FAX: 011 693 1736 • WEB: www.randfontein.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 475km² • Population: 140 302 • Main Economic Sectors: Manufacturing, trade, government services, mining and agriculture.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 27, DA 16, COPE 1 • Mayor: Ms Sylvia Thebenare • Other Members of Council: Mzi Khumalo (Speaker) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Adv Nthabiseng SepanyaMogale • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Ivan Mashigo • Communications Officer: Phillip Montshiwe • LED Officer: Tshidiso Mooketsi • Other Senior Management: Ronnie Molao (Director: Public Safety), Nokwazi Ndlala (Director: Infrastructure Development), Mary Molawa (Director: Social Services), Sugar Ngcobo (Director: Corporate Support Services), Joshua Moloi (Acting Director: Development Planning) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 97.54 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 95.24 • Green Drop Score 2011: 80.4 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Municipal noticeboards, local and national print media, and the website: www.randfontein.gov.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Shared Industrial Production Facility, Small Business Development Centre, Elandsfontein Agricultural Farm, Badirile hydroponic tunnels for vegetable production and nursery. • Key Investment Opportunities: Retail and industrial development, office park development, fresh produce market, and tourism development (Riebeck Lake development).

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WESTONARIA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (GT483)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 19, Westonaria, 1780 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Neptune & Saturn Streets, Westonaria • TEL: 011 278 3000 • FAX: 011 753 4176 • EMAIL: municipalmanager@westonaria.gov.za • WEB: www.westonaria.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 640km² • Population: 99 218 • Description: Westonaria Local Municipality is a Category B municipality and is located within the jurisdiction of the West Rand District Municipality. Westonaria Municipality has borders with Randfontein Local Municipality, Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Merafong City Local Municipality, Sedibeng District Municipality and Emfuleni Local Municipality. It is situated approximately 60km from the hub of Gauteng, namely Johannesburg, Pretoria and Midrand. The N12 and the R28 national and provincial roads respectively, as well as the railway line, provide easy access to the area.

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LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POSTAL: PO Box 201, Heidelberg, 1438 • PHYSICAL: Cnr HF Verwoerd & Louw Streets, Heidelberg • TEL: 016 340 4300 • FAX: 016 340 4394 • WEB: www.lesedilm.gov.za

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Lesedi Local Municipality: A journey to greater heights

Cllr Lerato Francinah Maloka, Executive Mayor

From top: The launch of Valpre Water Plant; Valpre Water Plant in Heidelberg; Administration premises in Heidelberg.

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As Lesedi Local Municipality we are endeavouring to build an accountable and transparent local government which is responsive to the needs of the inhabitants of our area. We are delivering services like water, sanitation and waste removal to almost the entire municipal area, including informal settlements. Working with other spheres of government, strides have been made by the Municipality to deliver more and better houses to our communities, in order to address challenges posed by urban sprawl. In line with the Breaking New Ground Housing Strategy, the Municipality has moved from just providing houses towards establishing sustainable and vibrant human settlements. The community residential units (formerly known as hostels) and the Obed Nkosi mixed housing development in Ratanda – which has been designed to offer different housing typologies and amenities – bear testimony to this.

The Municipality has, for the 10th financial year, attained an unqualified audit opinion from the Auditor General. We are striving towards achieving Clean Audits by 2014, as part of the provincial operation Clean Audit Campaign. To date, the Municipality has attained accolades in the form of four Vuna Awards and has twice come second at national level.

A significant portion of the budget is allocated towards fundamental infrastructure, which includes electricity and water supply within the municipality. The construction of roads in previously disadvantaged areas has also reduced the current backlog, thus making networking and communication easy for our communities.

The Municipality endeavours to support Local Economic Development by creating a conducive environment to ensure that local and foreign investors are attracted to the area. Coupled with this are continued support initiatives which are geared towards Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise (SMME) development. Furthermore, the Municipality commits to utilising the Expanded Public Works Program (EPWP) and Community Work Program (CWP) as some of the tools used to create jobs and improve lives. Through the EPWP and CWP projects, a significant number of unemployed people have found work.

The identification of Devon as one of the sites for the Comprehensive Rural Development Program by national government is one of the major achievements which will assist in rolling out a number of related projects in the area and contribute to bringing service delivery to the people. Catalytic interventions are being finalised by the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in the bid to work towards the establishment of a Tannery, and development of roads in Impumelelo Extension 2, plus the possibility of a colliery.

As the Lesedi community, we remain committed towards achieving the goal of an HIV/AIDS free generation. We are working together with ward-based HIV/AIDS coordinators, NGOs and volunteers conducting a door-to-door awareness campaign.

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To conclude, I wish to encourage our community and investors to continue to take part in planning and playing an important role in the running and development of the Municipality through Ward Committees, IDP processes, business and investment forums and other committees of council. This is done in support of our vision, which is: ‘The people centered, performance driven municipality’. It is only through communication and dialogue with our communities that jointly we can pave a way forward and tackle challenges.

The Municipality has recently appointed a new Municipal Manager, Mr Ayanda Makhanya, who is working on a turnaround strategy with the political wing, to take the municipality to greater heights.

Financial Analysis The total revenue for 2010/2011 financial year amounted to R366,3 million (R298,3 million: 2009/2010). Service charges are the main source of revenue and the income for service charges has cross-subsidised other services.

An amount of R213,3 million was received for service charges. An amount of R95,1 million was received for governmental grants and subsidies. The total expenditure for the 2010/2011 financial year amounted to R386,3 million (R323,6 million: 2009/2010). Salaries and allowances amounted to R88,7 million (R79,1 million: 2009/2010). The total expenditure is inclusive of the provision for bad debts, provision for accumulated leave as well as depreciation. Bulk purchases and salaries and allowances represented a bigger percentage of the total expenditure.

Supply Chain Management The Council’s SCM policy was reviewed and approved by Council in June 2010.

Council has a Supply Chain Management unit, that is functional under the control of the Expenditure & Supply Chain section in the office of the Chief Financial Officer. A Clerical Assistant was appointed on a oneyear contract basis in 2010/2011. A supplier’s database is maintained and updated annually.

An advert was issued inviting all suppliers and prospective suppliers to register on the municipal supply chain management database.

The INTENDA management system has been functional since 1 July 2010 and assisted the Lesedi Local Municipality in the rotation of their suppliers. Acquisition is informed by operational budget principles such as the use of the section incorporating logistics and disposal management.

Risk Management Risk Management was implemented by the Budgeting & Reporting Section, focusing on assets, insurance, fleet management for vehicles by the Service Delivery department, Information Technology section for information storage and backup system in the Corporate Services department.

Electricity The Council spent in the region of R62 million to upgrade electrical bulk supply in the Lesedi

Water and Sewerage • The Council to build a new 6Ml reservoir for water supply to Heidelberg and Ratanda – R9 million; • The Council is busy with a project called War against Water Leakages. Impumelelo water leakages are repaired and underway at Ext 23. DWAF funded – R700 000; • The installation of a new motor control unit for the main reservoir of Ratanda and Heidelberg were also completed. Total amount spent R312 935,70; • The upgrading of Ratanda Floating Reservoir completed – R975 871,60; • The Council budget R2 million annually to maintain the water and sewerage network.

Roads and Stormwater The Council has completed 22km of roads in Lesedi area over the last two years and used R44 million. In the 2011/2012 budget the Council will complete 13km of roads – R30 million. The Council budgets R2 million every year to do resealing work in the Lesedi area.

The Council budget R2 million every year to maintain Roads and Stormwater. Total km of roads to maintain is 692km.

Waste Removal The Council bought two new waste removal trucks in the 2010/2011 budget cycle totalling R3 million.

Housing and Development The Department of Local Government & Housing has a responsibility to ensure that houses are allocated to the relevant beneficiaries. Housing projects that are currently implemented within the municipality are Impumelelo Ext. 2, Kwazenzele, Obed Nkosi and Ratanda hostel upgrading.

The Municipality has played a vital role in facilitation of major residential, commercial and industrial development within the area. A high level of densification was facilitated particularly in areas such as Bergsig, Heidelberg Central and Rensburg. Furthermore, a number of township establishments were initiated to ensure that there is sufficient land earmarked for development. Some of the

major township establishments facilitated during this period are Tamboekiesfontein logistics hub, Obed Nkosi mixed residential development and Zone of Opportunity.

Environmental authorisations are confirmed for the establishment of a permanent residence in Ratanda Extension 8 to relocate and formalise informal settlements of approximately 470 beneficiaries and Rensburg Extension 2, a township that was established long ago.

Local Economic Development (LED) is a cornerstone of our development and through LED, a conducive economic environment is created to attract investors and empower emerging businesses in the area. The municipality sets aside a sizeable amount of money annually for provision of infrastructure for informal traders. This initiative has played a major role in empowerment of the local SMMEs and the demand for stalls is increasing annually. The Gauteng Department of Economic Development has been approached to assist the Municipality to finalise its Local Economic Development Master Plan.

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The construction of the Coca-Cola Valpre Water Plant was completed including the construction of internal and external roads.

Coca-Cola has procured most of the building materials from local manufacturers and local labour force was used during construction phase. Approximately 300 jobs were created during the construction phase. The company has set aside a sizeable amount of money to be used for Community Social Investment (CSI). So far, two business plans were submitted to the company for consideration, viz practice field in Ratanda Stadium and a sports field in Jameson Park. The company approved the upgrading of Ratanda Practice Field and an amount of R1 000 000 was committed and used in this regard. Coca Cola has also committed to assist with any water-related project within a 50km radius of the plant. This includes drinking water for the community, boreholes and water reservoir.

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Transnet has started construction of a Bulk Liquid Terminal in Jameson Park along the R42 Corridor. This project forms part of the Multi Product Pipeline from Durban to Heidelberg, which caries four products including petrol, diesel, aviation fuel and crude oil. The Bulk Liquid Terminal will serve as a storage point, ensuring there is enough fuel in the inland. It is anticipated that approximately 24 tanks will be constructed for this project. The project has attracted other investors within the area in the form of Vopak/Reatile Joint Venture who have been recently awarded a license by NERSA to initiate their operations in the area.

The LLM is also investigating the possibilities of establishing an Industrial Township along this corridor, due to being inundated with requests received from potential investors.

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c) The Southern Gateway Logistic Hub The proposed logistic hub is located between the N3 and R103 corridors (Tamboekiesfontein) and it can be directly accessed from the freeway through the R550 corridor. The area measures approximately 550 hectares and ROD has been approved for the first 30ha, another 90ha has a pending Record Of Decision and a new Environment Impact Assessment has to be processed for the remainder of this portion.

Initially the Independent Development Corporation had offered to avail funding to assist the Lesedi Local Municipality with feasibility studies as well as other facilitation costs that may be necessary to speed up the establishment of the Township, however they withdrew after discovering that the land in question does not belong to the Municipality.

The consortium leading the development is led by Muzi Wami Properties which includes Vunani Capital. The socioeconomic impact study that has already been carried out on behalf of the IDC indicates that a minimum of 13 000 new (direct and indirect) jobs will be created by the new development.

The development will cost a minimum of R3 billion. GEDA, Gauteng Provincial Government, Gautrans and Department of Economic Development have all identified this project as of provincial and national strategic importance and they are in full support of it. The primary significance of this logistic hub is to take off the bulk freight from the main ports of Richards Bay and Durban and break it into warehousing units so that it can be distributed to the inland in an efficient manner. Subsidiary benefit to this hub is to alleviate traffic congestion and help reduce associated road fatalities. The project is envisaged to consist of the following: • Warehouses • Commercial Offices • Trucking stop and refuelling station • Container Depot • Light Commercial Industries INTEGRATED MEDICAL FACILITY

The Council has approved the proposed development of an Integrated Medical Facility in the area north of Bergsig.

This development is envisaged for the construction of a university hospital that will use alternative healing therapy based on eastern medicine and methods such as acupuncture and herbal cures. Initially the LLM wanted to enter into Private Public Partnership (PPP) with the developers, but it was later discovered after engagements with the National Treasury that this process will take a long time. Recently Council has taken a resolution that Meigui must purchase the land for the construction of a hospital and as far as the Herbal Farm is concerned, the company must enter into a lease agreement with the Municipality. Meigui Developers have pledged to inject an amount of R7,5 billion for the construction of a 600 beds hospital and the project is envisaged to create more than five thousand job opportunities for the local community.

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area to have a stable electrical supply to the community and for future development.

Every year, the Council budgets R11 million to maintain the electrical reticulation.

• Heidelberg main supply upgraded from 40mva to 60mva; • Ratanda Electrical Bulk supply from 10mva to 40mva; • Jameson Park bulk supply from 5mva to 20mva; • Build a new 22kv switching substation in Impumelelo; • Build a new 11kv switching substation and install two new bulk supply cables Ext 23; • Build a new 11kV switching substation and install two new supply cables from Ratanda substation in Ext 7; • Upgrade bulk supply to industrial area installation of two electrical cables.

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Greater Kokstad, Ingwe, Kwa Sani, Ubuhlebezwe, Umzimkhulu Ugu District Ezinqoleni, Hibiscus Coast, Umdoni, Umuziwabantu, Umzumbe, Vulamehlo Umgungundlovu District Impendle, Mkhambathini, Mooi Mpofana, Msunduzi, Richmond, Umngeni Umshwathi Umkhanyakude District Hlabisa, Jozini, Mtubatuba The Big 5 False Bay, Umhlabuyalingana Umzinyathi District Endumeni, Msinga, Nquthu Umvoti Uthukela District Emnambithi-Ladysmith, Imbabazane, Indaka, Okhahlamba, Umtshezi Uthungulu District

KwaZulu-Natal is located in the south-east of South Africa bordering the Indian Ocean. It also borders on the Eastern Cape, Free State and Mpumalanga provinces as well as Lesotho, Swaziland and Mozambique.

The “Garden Province” of South Africa stretches from the lush sub-tropical east coast washed by the warm Indian Ocean, to sweeping savanna in the east and the majestic Drakensberg mountain range in the west.

It covers an area of 92 100km2, the third-smallest in the country, and has a population of approximately 10,6 million, making it the second most populous province in South Africa. The capital is Pietermaritzburg.

The largest city is Durban. Other major cities and towns include Richards Bay, Port Shepstone, Newcastle, Estcourt, Ladysmith and Richmond.

The manufacturing sector is the largest in the province in terms of contribution to GDP. Richards Bay is the centre of operations for South Africa’s aluminium industry. The Richards Bay Coal Terminal is instrumental in securing the country’s position as the second-largest exporter of steam coal in the world. The province has undergone rapid industrialisation owing to its abundant water supply and labour resources.

Agriculture is also central to the economy. The sugar-cane plantations along the coastal belt are the mainstay of KwaZulu-Natal’s agriculture. The coastal belt is also a large producer of subtropical fruit, while the farmers inland concentrate on vegetable, dairy and stock-farming. Another source of income is forestry in the areas around Vryheid, Eshowe, Richmond, Harding and Ngome.

KwaZulu-Natal is divided into one metropolitan municipality (eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality) and ten district municipalities which are further subdivided into 50 local municipalities.

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ETHEKWINI METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY (ETH)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 1014, Durban, 4000 • PHYSICAL: City Hall, 263 Dr Pixley Ka Seme (West) Street, Durban • TEL: 031 311 1111 • FAX: 031 311 2170 • EMAIL: metroceo@durban.gov.za • WEB: www.durban.gov.za

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ETHEKWINI HAMMARSDALE

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 6,911km² • Population: 504 715 • Description: Amajuba District Municipality is located in the north-western corner of KwaZulu-Natal and comprises of three local municipalities: Newcastle, eMadlangeni and Dannhauser. eMadlangeni occupies the largest area of 3 539km, Newcastle some 1 855km and Dannhauser some 1 516km. The main transportation routes linking the district to its surrounds is the N11, which is the alternative route to Johannesburg from Durban, and the rail line which is the main line from the Durban harbour to Gauteng. The R34 also bisects the district in an east-west direction and provides a linkage from the port city of Richards Bay to the interior. The demographic breakdown with regards to total population is as follows: Newcastle Local Municipality – 366 671, Emadlangeni Local Municipality - 40 997, and Dannhauser Local Municipality – 97 047. • Main Economic Sectors: Manufacturing, mining, textile, agriculture and business services.

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NEWCASTLE

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,291km² • Population: 3 468 088 • Description: eThekwini Municipality is a Category A municipality found in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. The area is topographically hilly, with many gorges and ravines, and almost no true coastal plain. Durban has a turbulent history dating from ivory hunters in the 1820s and their conflict with the local Zulu monarchs. The province has the largest number of battlefields. The world-class International Convention Centre Durban has hosted a historic line-up of events including conferences of a global scale. eThekwini is the largest city in this province and the third-largest city in the country. It is a sophisticated cosmopolitan city and is known as the home of Africa’s best-managed, busiest port. It is also a major centre of tourism because of the city’s warm subtropical climate and extensive beaches. Its land area is comparatively larger than other South African cities. Durban Tourism is the leading domestic destination in South Africa. The estimated visitor numbers for the financial year 2010/11 is 9,95 million. The value of the domestic tourism economic impact on the region’s GDP is estimated to be 8% per annum. The hospitality industry consists of many fine hotels, nightspots, shopping malls, ethnic attractions, traditional villages, craft markets, sparkling dams and big-game parks. • Main Economic Sectors: Manufacturing; financial and business services; community services; and wholesale and retail.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 126, DA 43, MF 11, NFP 10, IFP 9, ACDP 2, APC 1, COPE 1, INDEPENDENT 1, TA 1 • Mayor: Mr James Nxumalo • Other Members of Council: Nomvuzo Shabalala (Deputy Mayor and Chairman: Economic Development and Planning Committee), Loganathan Naidoo (Speaker), Nondumisao Cele (Chairman: Governance and Human Resources Committee), Nigel Gumede (Chairman: Human Settlements and Infrastructure Committee), Fawzia Peer (Chairman: Finance and Procurement Committee) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Sibusiso Sithole • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Krish Kumar • Communications Officer: Ntsiki Magwaza • LED Officer: Mr Philip Sithole • Other Senior Management: Krish Kumar (Deputy City Manager: Treasury), Musa Gumede (Deputy City Manager: Health and Social Services), Sipho Cele (Deputy City Manager: Governance and Human Resources), Phillip Sithole (Acting Deputy City Manager: Sustainable Development and City Enterprises) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 98.77 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 95.71 • Green Drop Score 2011: 90.6 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Supply Chain Operations have developed an online Request for Quotation Application, which allows suppliers to view quotes and also view any technical and support documentation attached to the Request for Quote. Suppliers are requested to register online. Suppliers no longer require access to fax facilities as all responses are submitted online and on the site.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Mpumalanga Newtown development. • Key Investment Opportunities: Dig-out port, Cornubia development and Mpumalanga Newtown centre.

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AMAJUBA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC25)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X6615, Newcastle, 2940 • PHYSICAL: B9356 Amajuba Building, Madadeni • TEL: 034 329 7200 • FAX: 034 314 3785 • EMAIL: info@amajuba.gov.za • WEB: www.amajuba.gov.za 82

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POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 5, IFP 2, AZAPO 1, DA 1, NFP 1 • Mayor: Mrs J C Khumalo • Other Members of Council: E M Sigasa (Speaker), M N Majola (Deputy Mayor), A N Zwane (Executive Council Member), E M Zungu (Executive Council Member), S B Hlatshwayo (Executive Council Member) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Linda Africa (Acting) • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Linda Africa • Communications Officer: Mr Thabo Xaba • LED Officer: Mr Sihlangu Ngobese • Other Senior Management: V Mbatha (Director: Corporate Services), C Myeza (Director: Planning and Development Services), S C Mdakane (Director: Community Services), N N Manyathi (Director: Engineering Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 83.31 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 84.43 • Green Drop Score 2011: 58.1 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Advertised on the municipal notice board and website, in the local newspaper (Newcastle Advertiser) and other national newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Strategic irrigation for crop and vegetable production; hydroponic production; mining; zero tillage crop planting; and export of arts and crafts. • Key Investment Opportunities: Tannery; mining; hydroponic techno park; textiles; and agriculture production.

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DANNHAUSER LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN254)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X1011, Dannhauser, 3080 • PHYSICAL: 8 Church Street, Dannhauser • TEL: 034 621 2666 • FAX: 034 621 3114 • EMAIL: municipalmanager@dannhauser.gov.za • WEB: www.dannhauser.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,516km² • Population: 250 000 • Main Economic Sectors: Business services, mining and agriculture.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 11, IFP 6, NFP 2, AZAPO 1, DA 1 • Mayor: Ms Jabu Phakathi • Other Members of Council: Z S Ngubeni (Speaker) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Bonginkosi Nkosi • Communications Officer: Sharda Narotum • LED Officer: Mr P J Ndlovu • Other Senior Management: S Narothum (Manager: Corporate Services), J H Roeloffse (Manager: Community Services), D L Walker (Manager: Technical Services), P J Ndlovu (IDP Manager) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Website, national and local papers.

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EMADLANGENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN253)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 11, Utrecht, 2980 • PHYSICAL:

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,539km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 4 , IFP 2, DA 1 , NFP 1 • Mayor: Mr J G Zikhali • Other Members of Council: A M Gama, V C Ndlovu, B M Phenyane, T V Ndlovu, S O Nkomonde, P Collins ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Velaphi Kubeka • Chief Financial Officer: Mrs G P Ntshangase • Communications Officer: M K Matlala • LED Officer: Mr T O Mthethwa • Other Senior Management: W Mtusva (Senior Manager: Finance), N S Ngubane (IDP Officer), A R Reyanard (Chief Protection Service) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with no findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings LM

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Development and Planning Portfolio Committee), M D Shandu (Deputy Mayor and Chairperson: Local Public Administration and Labour Relations Portfolio Committee), M W Sithole (Speaker), T J Zondo (Chairperson: Infrastructure and Technical Portfolio Committee ), Amita Badul (Chairperson: Finance Portfolio Committee) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Michael Newton • Communications Officer: Zee Nqala • LED Officer: Khanyi Gasa • Other Senior Management: Ernest Shozi (Director: Corporate Governance), Garth Dobie (Director: Technical Services), Ayanda Makhanya (Director: Corporate Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 88.26 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 85.54 • Green Drop Score 2011: 80.4 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders are advertised in the newspapers, and on the municipal noticeboards and municipal website.

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KWADUKUZA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN292)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X6621, Newcastle, 2940 • PHYSICAL: 37 Murchison Street, Newcastle • TEL: 034 328 7600 • FAX: 034 312 1570 • EMAIL: mm@newcastle.gov.za • WEB: www.newcastle.gov.za

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 72, KwaDukuza, 4450 • PHYSICAL: 14 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, KwaDukuza • TEL: 032 437 5000 • FAX: 032 437 5098 • WEB: www.kwadukuza.gov.za

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,855km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 33, IFP 12, DA 5, NFP 5, AZAPO 3, RLP 2, FC 1 • Mayor: Mr Afzul Rehman • Other Members of Council: V Vuselwa (Corporate Services), M Magangane (Finance), E Jean (Development and Planning), P Fikile (Community Services), S Benard (Technical Services) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Kebone Masange • Chief Financial Officer: Mr M J Mayisela • Communications Officer: Mr B E Mswane • LED Officer: Mr Ferdie Alberts • Other Senior Management: E Hauptfleisch (Strategic Executive Director: Corporate Services), M J Mayisela (Strategic Executive Director: Budget and Treasury Office), B M Mhlanga (Acting Strategic Executive Director: Development Planning and Human Settlements), S B Dube (Strategic Executive Director: Technical Services), B E Mswane (Chief: Operations) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 96.50 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 75.61 • Green Drop Score 2011: 71.5

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 735km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 37, DA 8, IFP 4, NFP 2, ACDP 1, MF 1 • Mayor: Mr Thulani Khuluse ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Mduduzi Zungu • Communications Officer: Mr Sifiso Zulu • Other Senior Management: Mduduzi Zungu (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings *GCIS

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ILEMBE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC29)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 1788, KwaDukuza, 4450 • PHYSICAL: iLembe House, 59/61 Mahatma Ghandi Street, KwaDukuza • TEL: 032 437 9300 • FAX: 032 437 9588 • EMAIL: mike@ilembe.gov.za • WEB: www.ilembe.gov.za

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CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 144, Mandeni, 4490 • PHYSICAL: 2 King Fisher Road, Mandeni • TEL: 032 456 8200 • FAX: 032 456 2504 • WEB: www. mandeni.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 545km² • Population: 128 000 • Main Economic Sectors: Tourism, manufacturing, agriculture and services.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 23, NFP 6, IFP 4, DA 1 • Mayor: Miss Lindiwe Shabalala • Other Members of Council: Graham Mfekayi (Speaker), Phindile Sishi (Deputy Mayor), Bhekithemba Magwaza (Chairperson: Local Public Administration and Human Relations Portfolio Committee), Bonginkosi Mngadi (Deputy Chairperson: LPAHRPC), Siphiwe Ndlovu (Chairperson: Municipal Services Portfolio Committee) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Lulama Ngobo • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Ntokozo Hlongwa • Communications Officer: Nhlakanipho Khumalo • LED Officer: Mr James Gwamanda • Other Senior Management: Maneshkumar Sewdular (Director: Technical Services), Siyabonga Khanyile (Acting Director: Planning and Development) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Municipal website and newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Mathonsi Divine Hydroponics Tunnels for vegetables; establishment of beach recreational facilities in order to promote tourism; Open Field Farms - 5ha Crop Plantation; in partnership with Umfolozi FET College - prided training to cooperatives and SMMEs on business skills; and establishment of Inyoni Craft Centre. • Key Investment Opportunities: uThukela North Resort development situated in the north bank of the Thukela River – incorporating a world-renowned health hydro and medical centre, prestigious residential unit, sports academy, hotel, and entertainment facilities; and Mandeni Plaza Retail Development in primary node.

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,269km² • Population: 805 239 • Description: Ilembe District Municipality is situated on the east coast of KwaZulu-Natal and is the smallest of the province’s district municipalities. The majority of the rural inland areas are tribal authority areas, characterised by subsistence farming. Ilembe consists of four local municipalities located between Durban and Richards Bay: Mandeni, KwaDukuza, Maphumulo and Ndwedwe. The town straddles the Tugela River, the traditional border between former Colonial Natal and the Kingdom of Zululand, the site of historical and cultural events. The seat of iLembe is KwaDukuza. At the border of the district is the Unicity of Durban in the immediate south, which is linked by the coastal highway to Richards Bay in the north, giving it access to both harbours for trade purposes. It is also a leading place for the tourism industry because of its rich Zulu kingdom heritage, as it was named in recognition of King Shaka.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 8, IFP 2, DA 1, NFP 1 • Mayor: Mr Sibusiso Mdabe • Other Members of Council: Sibusiso Mdabe (Economic

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MAPHUMULO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN294)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X9205, Maphumulo, 4470 • PHYSICAL: R74 Sakhuxolo Skills Centre, Maphumulo • TEL: 032 481 2047/2317 • FAX: 032 481 2068 • WEB: www.maphumulo.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 896km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 12, IFP 8, NFP 2 • Mayor: Mr Musawenkosi Ngidi ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Vusumuzi Mhlongo • Communications Officer: Mr Jabulani Mhlongo • Other Senior Management: Vusumuzi Mhlongo (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings *GCIS LM

NDWEDWE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN293)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X503, Ndwedwe, 4342 • PHYSICAL:

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P100 Road, Ndwedwe • TEL: 032 532 5030 • FAX: 032 532 5032/31/30 • EMAIL: Thembeka.cibane@ndwedwe.gov.za • WEB: www.ndwedwelm.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,093km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 25, IFP 5, NFP 5, • Mayor: Mr Maxwell Hadebe • Other Members of Council: Ernest Blose (Deputy Mayor), Mbongeni Zondi (Speaker) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Ms Thembeka Cibane • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Sifiso Khoza • Communications Officer: Mabongi Xhakaza • Other Senior Management: Nelisiwe Xhakaza (Director: Corporate Services), Zakhele Dlamini (Director: Technical and Infrastructure), Phakama Mhlongo (Director: Economic Development and Planning) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings DM

SISONKE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC43)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X501, Ixopo, 3276 • PHYSICAL: 40 Main Street, Ixopo • TEL: 039 834 8700 • FAX: 039 834 1701/1750 • EMAIL: mabasom@ sisonkedm.gov.za • WEB: www.sisonke.gov.za

and schools. • Key Investment Opportunities: Agribusiness zone; arts and crafts hub; and farmers market.

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GREATER KOKSTAD LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN433)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 8, Kokstad, 4700 • PHYSICAL: 75 Hope Street, Kokstad • TEL: 039 797 6600 • FAX: 0397975501/08673270161 • EMAIL: Felix.nxumalo@kokstad.org.za • WEB: www.kokstad.org.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,680km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 12, DA 3, AIC 1 • Mayor: Tiny Jojozi ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Felix Nxumalo • Communications Officer: Sabelo Ncwane • Other Senior Management: Felix Nxumalo (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings LM

INGWE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN431)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 62, Greighton, 3263 • PHYSICAL: Greighton Road, Greighton • TEL: 039 833 1038 • FAX: 039 833 1179 • EMAIL: mailbox@ ingwe.gov.za • WEB: www.ingwe.gov.za

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UBUHLEBEZWE UMZIMKULU

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KOKSTAD

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 10,547km² • Population: 298 392 • Description: Sisonke District Municipality is situated south of KwaZulu-Natal. It is comprised of five local municipalities: Ingwe, Kwa Sani, Umzimkhulu, Greater Kokstad and Ubuhlebezwe, and the District Management Area. The seat of Sisonke is Ixopo.

Sisonke is surrounded by Umgungundlovu to the north-east, Ugu to the south-east, OR Tambo to the south, Alfred Nzo to the south-west, the kingdom of Lesotho to the north-west and Uthukela to the north. It is also bordered by the Drakensberg mountains, which is a 200km-long World Heritage Site. Economically, the most prominent employment sectors are agriculture, construction and small-scale manufacturing. The district is known for its progressive farming methods. The unspoilt natural environment has high eco-tourism and adventure-tourism potential.

Sisonke has the abundance of high quality soils, high altitude, abundant water and climatic extremes, which makes the area suitable for dairy farming. A significant portion of dairy consumed in KZN is produced within the district. The district has significant growth potential, ranking fifth out of ten provincial districts in terms of GDP per capita for KwaZulu-Natal, with a year-on-year average growth of more or less 4% over the past five years. • Main Economic Sectors: Community services and agriculture (together totals 60%).

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 9, DA 1, NFP 1 • Mayor: M E Ndobe • Other Members of Council: C M Ngcobo (Speaker), N H Duma (Deputy Mayor), N Vezi (Chief Whip), A M Zondi (EXCO Member), S B Thethwa (EXCO Member) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr N M Mabaso • Chief Financial Officer: Mr M Mkatu • Communications Officer: Ms Nomasomi Msomi • LED Officer: Ms Nompumelelo Molefe • Other Senior Management: N Dlamini (Executive Director: Economic and Community Services), P P Cele (Acting Executive Director: Corporate Services), T Makhanya (Acting Executive Director: Water Services), B Makwakwa (Executive Director: Infrastructure Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 69.35 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 40.09 • Green Drop Score 2011: 55.3 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Published in the following local newspapers: Pondo News, Kokstad Advertiser, East Griqualand Fever, Ilanga and Natal Witness. Also published on the website.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: SMME support programme: training on technical and soft skills, seminars and workshops, support to emerging farmers, support to crafters; and tourism development: tourism awareness campaigns to communities 84

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,976km² • Population: 114 120 • Description: Ingwe Local Municipality is situated on the southern part of KwaZulu-Natal, and falls under the Sisonke District Municipality, which borders on the Eastern Cape and Lesotho. It is the second-largest within the district. The Municipal Head Office is located in Creighton 112km south west of Howick and 176km north-east of Kokstad.

Three towns anchor the area, namely Creighton, Bulwer and Donnybrook. The town of Creighton fulfils the role of being the administrative centre for Ingwe and acts as the commercial centre for its surroundings within the municipal area. The rest of the municipal area consists of tribal lands, which dominate the area.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 16, IFP 3, NFP 2, DA 1 • Mayor: N P Luzulane ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mmabatho Brown • Communications Officer: Dudley Smith • Other Senior Management: Gamakhulu Sineke (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Draft specification and approval by Municipal Manager. Advertised in the newspapers and on the website (above R200 000), tender between R30 000 – R199 999, and advertised on the noticeboard and website.

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KWA SANI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN432)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 43, Himeville, 3256 • PHYSICAL: 32 Arbuckle Street, Himeville • TEL: 033 702 1060 • FAX: 033 702 1148 • EMAIL: mayor@ kwasani.co.za • WEB: www.kwasani.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,852km² • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture and tourism.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 5, DA 2 • Mayor: Mr Mduduzi Banda • Other Members of Council: Sihle Mqwambi (Chief Whip and Ward Councillor), Ngeneleni Mncwabe (Ward Councillor), Zamaziphi Radebe (Ward Councillor), Phumzile Majozi (Ward Councillor) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Wonderboy Ndlamini • Chief Financial Officer: Ms Caveshka Mackerduth • Communications Officer: Thulani Majola • Other Senior Management: Sibusiso Gwacela (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings LM

UBUHLEBEZWE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN434)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 132, Ixopo, 3276 • PHYSICAL: 29 Margaret Street, Ixopo • TEL: 039 834 7700 • FAX: 039 834 1168 • EMAIL: corporatem@ ubuhlebezwe.org.za • WEB: www.ubuhlebezwe.org.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,604km² • Population: 80 905 • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture and business.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 18, NFP 3, IFP 2, DA 1 • Mayor: Mr Zamokuhle Nxumalo • Other Members of Council: Nouleen Peterson (Speaker), Mlungisi Mchize (Deputy Mayor), Bathobile Ngubo (Executive Member), Qushu Dlamini (Executive Member) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Tamakhulu Sineke • Chief Financial Officer: Ms Denisile Mohapi • Communications Officer: Mlungisi Mkhize • LED Officer: Mr Ntokozo Michize • Other Senior Management: Vulani Gumede

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(Director: Community Services), Siphiwe Chilli (Director: Corporate Services), Nkululako Biyase (Director: Technical Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • On the municipal website, noticeboard and Ilanga newspaper, as well as local newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Rehabilitation of CBD main roads and installation of street lights within the town.

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thereby earning four Blue Drop Excellence Awards for the municipality’s Water Treatment Works. The district and its communities are the proud owners of Blue Flag Status Beaches, which have marked tourism a major economic cultivator. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, tourism, sport and manufacturing.

UMZIMKHULU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN435)

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CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 53, UMzimkhulu, 3297 • PHYSICAL: 169 Main Street, UMzimkhulu • TEL: 039 259 5300/5000 • FAX: 039 259 0223 • EMAIL: info@umzimkhululm.gov.za • WEB: www.umzimkhululm.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,435km² • Population: 243 242 • Description: UMzimkhulu Local Municipality is situated in KwaZulu-Natal. It is one of the five local municipalities that make up Sisonke District Municipality, together with a district management area. It is the most populated of the Sisonke municipalities, accounting for 33% of the district’s population. The municipal area consists of 20 wards, and traditional areas comprise of 48% of the region. Households headed by women are in the majority at 64,8% of the population. There is a need to implement youth development programmes and, for the most part, to target women in stimulating nodal economic growth. UMzimkhulu Town (and adjoining Clydesdale peri-urban area) is regarded as the primary node, both administrative and economic, in the municipal area. Rietvlei, Riversdale and Ibisi are regarded as secondary nodes, fulfilling the role of rural service centres. Other settlements such as Mountain Home, Glengarry, Ntsikeni and Ncambele (Gowan Lea) can be regarded as minor service centres. The towns of Creighton and Franklin are accessible to the north western part of the municipal area, and Harding accessible to the southern part, as economic service centres.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 36, NFP 2, INDEPENDENT 1, IFP 1 • Mayor: Mr Mphuthumi Mpabanga • Other Members of Council: Sindisiwe Nkala (Deputy Mayor), Khayalethu Thobela (Speaker) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Zweliphantsi Sikhosana • Chief Financial Officer: Zolani Cezu • Communications Officer: Mr Willie Mgcina • LED Officer: Ms Nwabisa Tyekela • Other Senior Management: Nokubonga James (Community Social Services), Khumbuza Dweba (Infrastructure), Nwabisa Tyekela (Strategic Planning, Housing and LED), Nokuthula Nduku (Corporate Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Advertised in newspapers (Natal Witness) and on the municipal noticeboards and website.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Mgano-Mabandla integrated development project; training of SMMEs and co-ops; Massification project - food security; Ntsikene ecotourism project; assistance on small farms; development of nodal areas; UMzimkhulu Mall; development of agricultural strategy; and construction of multi-purpose community centre.

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UGU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC21)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 33, Port Shepstone, 4240 • PHYSICAL: 28 Connor Street, Port Shepstone • TEL: 039 688 5700/2 • FAX: 039 682 1720 • EMAIL: info@ugu.gov.za • WEB: www.ugu.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 5,047km² • Population: 704 028 • Description: Ugu District Municipality has become a destination of note for tourists through its warm ambiance and the expansion of its economy and infrastructure. Ugu District sits south of Durban, surrounded by a coastline of 112km. The district was once declared a poverty nodal point, with 84% of its population being rural. The district is made up of six local municipalities: Vulamehlo, Umdoni, Umzumbe, Hibiscus Coast, Ezinqoleni and Umuziwabantu, all of which have played a critical role in the cultivation of the district’s economy. The district boasts the well-established coastal towns of Scottburgh, Pennington, Port Shepstone and Margate. The improvement of its infrastructure, education, health and recreational facilities contributes immensely to its adventurous lifestyle. The nurturing of the local economy highly features tourism and agriculture, which includes the district’s very own Ugu Jazz Festival. It also includes other renowned annual activities, such as the Africa Bike Week, which have gained momentum worldwide. Hibiscus Coast Municipality is the ultimate economy booster due to its location. Commercial agriculture in the district produces one-fifth of all bananas consumed in South Africa, with numerous companies successfully exporting these and other products to some of the most exclusive packers in the United Kingdom. Ugu District also prides itself as one of the leading district municipalities in the KwaZulu-Natal Province for winning two major technical excellence awards. The municipality won the 2011 South African Institute of Civil Engineers Pietermaritzburg Branch Award for Technical Excellence in the design and construction of the Umzimkulu Off-Channel Storage Dam, and coming third as the Provincial Best Performer in KwaZulu-Natal in terms of Blue Drop Municipal Scores, 86

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KWAMSHIWA IZINGOLWENI PORT SHEPSTONE HIBISCUS COAST UVONGO

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 10, NFP 2, DA 1, IFP 1 • Mayor: Ntombifikile Gumede • Other Members of Council: Mondli Chiliza (Deputy Mayor), Sithembiso Cele (Speaker), Sandra Mohammed (Chairperson: Special Programmes Portfolio Committee), Ian Mavundla (Chairperson: Corporate Services Portfolio Committee), Nolwazi Shusha (Chairperson: Finance Portfolio Committee) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Luvuyo Mahlaka • Chief Financial Officer: Ms Sibongile Mbili • Communications Officer: Sipho Khuzwuayo • LED Officer: Mr Mandla Mkhungo • Other Senior Management: Vuyiwe Tsako (General Manager: Corporate Services), Zakithi Mbonane (General Manager: Infrastructure and Economic Development), Justice Ngesi (Senior Manager: Strategy and Shared Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 92.55 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 92.82 • Green Drop Score 2011: 70.0 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Any invitation to prospective providers to submit bids must be made by means of a public advertisement in newspapers commonly circulating locally. Also available on the municipality’s website and noticeboard, and on the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB).

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Craft Commercialisation Program; support for the local Film Industry Project; promotion and support of Sports Tourism Initiative; Small-Scale Cane Growers Support Initiative; Hinterland Commercial Agriculture Development; Timber Production and Competitiveness Enhance Initiative; Ezinqoleni Tee Tree Essential Oils Development Program; Cooperative Development and Support Program; support for the clothing, furniture and textile (manufacturing) sectors; identify and develop sustainable green energy sources; to intensify efforts aimed at enhancing food security in the region; maintenance and support of the regional industrial base; enterprise development; improvement of ICT connectivity and speed through Ugu Broad Band Project; and to establish a Work-Link Centre that focuses on youth job placement. • Key Investment Opportunities: Horse Shoe Farm; Hibberdenne Small Craft Harbour; Margate Airport; local railway infrastructure; Ugu Broad Band Project; Ezinqoleni Tee Tea Project; and Parkrynie Industrial Park.

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EZINQOLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN215)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 108, Izingolweni, 4260 • PHYSICAL: N2 Harding Main Road, Opposite Izingolweni Taxi Rank, Izingolweni • TEL: 039 534 1576 / 1582 / 1584 • FAX: 039 534 1585 MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 648km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 8, NFP 2, IFP 1 • Mayor: Mr Makhosezwe Mpisi ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Khethukuthula Zulu • Communications Officer: Ms Ntokozo Blose • Other Senior Management: Khethukuthula Zulu (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings *GCIS LM

HIBISCUS COAST LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN216)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 5, Port Shepstone, 4240 • PHYSICAL: 10 Connor Street, Port Shepstone • TEL: 039 688 2000 • FAX: 039 682 0327 • EMAIL:

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 839km² • Population: 266 096 • Description: Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality has its administrative seat in Port Shepstone and covers an area of approximately 90km of coastline, comprising of 21 beaches and extends 30km inland, covering a vast, rural area under the leadership of six tribal authorities. It is the most concentrated economic hub within the Ugu District Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province. The main features of the economy are tourism and agriculture with some manufacturing centred around Port Shepstone.

Beaches of world-class quality are to be found along the entire seaboard, four of which have been recognised as Blue Flag beaches. The coastline is dotted with numerous small towns, many of which serve as seasonal recreational hubs, such as Port Shepstone, Umtamvuna/Port Edward, Margate, Hibberdene and Impenjati/ Southbroom.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 41, DA 11, IFP 3, NFP 2, COPE 1 • Mayor: Ms Nomusa Mqwebu • Other Members of Council: Johannes De Wet (Deputy Mayor, Finance and Budget), Wandile Mkhize (Governance and Corporate Services), Nokuthula Madlala (Community Services), Doctor Njoko (Planning, Building Control, Economic Development and Tourism), Petrus Rademeyer (Human Settlements and Infrastructure) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr S W Mkhize • Chief Financial Officer: Mrs T P Khuzwayo • Communications Officer: Simon Sobhoyisa • LED Officer: Mr P Khambule/Mr S Zama • Other Senior Management: Simon Soboyisa (Senior Manager: Mayoralty and Communication) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Published on the municipal website as mandated by the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) no 56 of 2003, section 75 (1).

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Margate Airport, chicken abattoir at Kwa Xolo, Siyazenzela Project (Kwa Masinenge, Mkholombe and Louisiana), One Home One Garden in Tin town, rock caves at Kwa Xolo, Gamalakhe Traders Village, banana grower in Mpenjathi, Business Licence, Poverty Alleviation, Port Shepstone Prison, Investment Proposal Program, Multi-Purpose Community Centers (Bhomela, Kwa Xolo and Kwa Nzimakwe), rafters program in Bhobhoyi, Business Retention Program, Solar Youth Development Project, and Sewing Project at Kwa Xolo.

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UMDONI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN212)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 19, Scottburgh, 4180 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Airth & Williamson Streets, Scottburgh • TEL: 039 976 1202 • FAX: 039 976 2194 • EMAIL: umdoni@umdoni.gov.za • WEB: www.umdoni.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 252km² • Population: 74 437 • Description: Umdoni Local Municipality is located under the Ugu District Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province. The coastline stretches approximately 40km, and is approximately 50km from the city of Durban and 65km from Port Shepstone. Its main towns are Scottburgh and Umzinto. Umdoni Municipality is made up of nine wards, most of which are rural areas. It covers the areas of Amahlongwa, Amandawe, Umzinto, Ghandinagar, Shayamoya, Alexandra, Park Rynie, Scottburgh, Hazelwood, Asoka Heights, Malibu Heights, Pennington, Sezela, Ifafa, Mtwalume, Malangeni and Esperanza. The municipality can be divided into three major land uses, being Commercial Agriculture, Traditional Authority areas and Coastal Urban nodes.

• Main Economic Sectors: Commercial agriculture.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 12, DA 4, IFP 1, MF 1, NFP 1 • Mayor: Mr Siyabonga Khwela • Other Members of Council: M O Zama (Deputy Mayor and Chairperson: Planning and Development Portfolio Committee), P Naidoo (Speaker), E V Baptie (EXCO Member and Chairperson: Community Services Portfolio Committee) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr D D Naidoo • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Adil Nunkumar • Communications Officer: Silindile Zama• LED Officer: Mr Tsepo Matlapeng • Other Senior Management: Canessia Vezi (General Manager: Strategic Planning and Development), Skhumbuzo Dludla (General Manager: Corporate Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with no findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Published in the local newspapers, provincial and national newspapers, and on the municipal website and noticeboards.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Co-operatives, commercial agriculture, and an arts and craft centre.

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UMUZIWABANTU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN214)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X1023, Harding, 4680 • PHYSICAL: urchison Street, Harding • TEL: 039 433 1205 • FAX: 039 433 1208 • WEB: www. umuziwabantu.org.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,089km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 12, NFP 4, IFP 2, DA 1

• Mayor: Mr Dumile Ngubo ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Sazi Mpele • Communications Officer: Ms Nonhlanhla Mayeza • Other Senior Management: Sazi Mpele (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings *GCIS LM

UMZUMBE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN213)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 561, Hibberdene, 4220 • PHYSICAL: Sipho Funa Road, Umthwalume, Hibberdene • TEL: 039 972 0005 • FAX: 039 972 0099 • EMAIL: siyabonga.cele@lgnet.org.za • WEB: www.umzumbe.local.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,259km² • Population: 193 756 • Description: Umzumbe Municipality is one of the six local municipalities falling within the Ugu District Municipality. It is the largest municipality within the district in terms of the geographic area coverage. The municipal boundary runs along the coast for a short strip between Mthwalume and Hibberdene and then balloons out into the hinterland for approximately 60km. It covers a vast, largely rural area with approximately 1% being built up/semi-urban. The municipality incorporates 17 traditional authority areas compromising ten municipal wards. It has no established towns. The population congregates towards the coast, where fast transport routes allow access to the economic opportunities.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 26, NFP 8, IFP 2, DA 1, INDEPENDENT 1 • Mayor: Mr Sydney Gumede ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Nokuthula Mgijima • Communications Officer: Siyabonga Cele • Other Senior Management: Justice Ngesi (Acting Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings LM

VULAMEHLO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN211)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X5509, Scottburgh, 4180 • PHYSICAL: Dududu Main Road, Scottburgh • TEL: 039 974 0450/0553 • FAX: 039 974 0432 • EMAIL: msizi.Zulu@vulamehlo.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 960km² • Population: 83 039 • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 13, NFP 5, IFP 2 • Mayor: Mr T W Dube • Other Members of Council: N P Mpanza (Deputy Mayor), D M Hlengwa (Speaker), Z J Zwane (Chair: Infrastructure), M D Ncwane (Chief Whip), B C Mqadi (Chair: LED) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Msizi Zulu • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Haroon Mohomed • Communications Officer: Bongani Khanyile • LED Officer: Malusi Mzotho • Other Senior Management: Zime Gcaba (Public Relations and Communications Officer), Msizi Zulu (Acting GM: Coporate Services), D Sithole (Acting Technical Services GM) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Quotations are sort from suitable service providers. Noticeboards and newspapers are used to advertise for tenders.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: To ensure the development of the agricultural sector; facilitate access to land; promote tourism development; stimulate the second economy; and ensure the creation of economic growth or job opportunities.

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UMGUNGUNDLOVU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC22)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 3235, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 • PHYSICAL: 242 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg • TEL: 033 897 6700 • FAX: 033 342 5502 • EMAIL: info@umdm.gov.za • WEB: www.umdm.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 9,513km² • Population: 988 837 • Description: uMgungundlovu District Municipality is located in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. The district is comprised of seven local municipalities that are based in the following towns: Impendle – Impendle, Mkhambathini – Camperdown, Mpofana – Mooi River, Msunduzi – Pietermaritzburg, Richmond – Richmond, uMngeni – Howick, and uMshwathi – New Hanover/Wartburg. The main city of the area is Pietermaritzburg, which is both the capital city and the legislative capital of KwaZulu-Natal. uMgungundlovu is a water services authority and also a water service provider that continually strives to maintain its Blue Drop and Green Drop Status. The district offers distinguished education facilities and is a retirement mecca for senior citizens. It also offers excellent sporting, commercial and health facilities, is an important industrial, timber, dairy and agricultural hub, and has a modern sophisticated infrastructure with easy access to airports, the N3 arterial and railway stations.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 13, DA 3, IFP 1, NFP 1 • Mayor: Mr Y F Bhamjee • Other Members of Council: T R Zungu (Deputy Mayor), E M Dladla (Speaker), S C Gabela (Chief Whip), S E Mkhize (Executive Committee

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Member), E Z Ntombela (Executive Committee Member), M Schalkwyk (Executive Committee Member)

MOOI MPOFANA MOOI RIVER ROSETTA NOTTINGHAM ROAD

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MKHAMBATHINI

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr T L Khuzwayo • Chief Financial Officer: Mr B W Ndlovu • Communications Officer: Mbeko Nzimande • LED Officer: Nathi Hlongwa • Other Senior Management: M S Mathe (Strategic Executive Manager: Corporate Services), B W Ndlovu (Strategic Executive Manager: Financial Services), E B Mbambo (Strategic Executive Manager: Technical Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 92.42 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 56.22 • Green Drop Score 2011: 73.6 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Advertisements are placed in the local media (The Witness, Ilanga and Echo). Tender information can be obtained from the Supply Chain Division of the Finance Branch.

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IMPENDLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN224)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X512, Impendle, 3227 • PHYSICAL: 21 Masahleni Street, Impendle • TEL: 033 996 0771 • FAX: 033 996 0852 • WEB: www.impendle.local.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,528km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 6, IFP 1 • Mayor: Ms Sizakele Makhaye ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Sicelo Duma • Communications Officer: Mr Sibusiso Ngcobo • Other Senior Management: Sicelo Duma (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings *GCIS LM

MKHAMBATHINI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN226)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X04, Camperdown, 3720 • PHYSICAL: 18 Old Main Road, Camperdown • TEL: 031 785 9300 • FAX: 031 785 2121 • EMAIL: mm@mkhambathini.gov.za • WEB: www.mkhambathini.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 891km² • Population: 50 000 • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture and tourism.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 9, IFP 3, DA 1, NFP 1 • Mayor: Ms Thobekile Maphumulo • Other Members of Council: C T Mkhize (Deputy Mayor), E Ngcongo (Speaker), T A Gwala (Whip) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr D A Pillay • Chief Financial Officer: Mr S C Magcaba • LED Officer: Ms S Hlongwana • Other Senior Management: N J Mnguni (Community Services), M M Lembethe (Administration and Corporate Services), S M Dondo (Technical Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Local newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Cooperative support; marketing in agriculture, arts and craft sectors; and small business support linkages and advice.

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MPOFANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN223)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 47, Mooi River, 3300 • PHYSICAL: 10 Claughton Terrace, Mooi River • TEL: 033 263 1221 • FAX: 033 263 1127 • WEB: www.mpofana.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,820km² • Population: 43 608 • Description: Mpofana Local Municipality is located approximately 40km west of Pietermaritzburg.

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It is bounded by three municipalities: Umngeni in the south, Umshwathi in the east, and Impendle in the west. Mooi River is a small town which germinated from a small farm, and then later became the principal node of Mpofana Municipality when a railway line linking Durban with Johannesburg, as well as the Drakensberg Mountains, was established in order to cater for the needs of the farmers in the area.

This suggests that Mpofana has great potential for development through tourism.

The municipality benefits from its strategic position as it has easy access to rail, KZN provincial roads, and the national road (N3). Almost 50% of the land in Mpofana has the potential for rural farming, with products set for the international market. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture and tourism.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 5, DA 1, IFP 1 • Mayor: Mrs Janet Mpangase-Mchunu • Other Members of Council: Xolani Duma, Zweli Dladla, Justice Shabalala, Bekhumuzi Mhlanzi, Ken Dennyschen, Smangele Mhlongo ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Muzi Madlala • Chief Financial Officer: Miss Ayanda Ndlovu • Communications Officer: Mr Rashamt Brijraj • LED Officer: Mr Fanele Masombuka • Other Senior Management: Mpumi Maphumulo (Director: Governance and Organisational Development) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Published in the Natal Witness and Ilanga newspapers, and on the municipal website: www.mpofana.gov.za and local public information noticeboards.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Midlands Agro-processing Hub; Midlands Out-grower Project; Mooi River Industrial Park Development; and Vukuzakhe Micro-incubation Centre for Small Business. • Key Investment Opportunities: N3 Gateway Shopping Complex; industrial zoned land for private investment; Townview Hydroponic System; Senzakahle Textile Cooperative; and Rockydrift, Phofini and Thendele Food Garden Community Projects.

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MSUNDUZI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN225)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X321, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 • PHYSICAL: 333 Church Street, AS Chetty Building, Pietermaritzburg • TEL: 033 392 3000 • FAX: 033 394 2706 • WEB: www.msunduzi.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 634km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 49, DA 15, IFP 4, NFP 4, MF 1 • Mayor: Mr Mike Tarr ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Thokozani Maseko (Acting) • Communications Officer: Mr Brian Zuma • Other Senior Management: Thokozani Maseko (Acting Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 95.38 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 95.60 • Green Drop Score 2011: 78.6 *GCIS LM

RICHMOND LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN227)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag 1028, Richmond • PHYSICAL: 57 Shepstone Street, Richmond • TEL: 033 212 2155 • FAX: 033 212 2102 • WEB: www.richmond.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,256km² • Description: Richmond Local Municipality is a Category B municipality found within the uMungundlovu District Municipality. It is the fourth-smallest municipality in the district. It is located along the southern boundary of the uMungundlovu District Municipality, approximately 38km south of Pietermaritzburg (the capital of KwaZulu-Natal) along the R56. The municipality has been classified as a place of great natural beauty with significant tourist attractions with immense aspirations to be the preferred destination to live, work and visit.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 11, DA 1, IFP 1, UDM 1 • Mayor: Mr Bonginkosi Ngcongo • Other Members of Council: Andrew Ragavaloo (Speaker), Sibusiso Mchunu (Chief Whip), Bonisile Dlamini (Deputy Mayor) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr E S Sithole • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Wayne Donnelly • Communications Officer: Sibonelo Bhengu • Other Senior Management: Sikhombiso Mthembu (Strategic Manager: Corporate Services), Bigboy Mhlongo (Strategic Manager: Community Services), Khetha Gumede (Strategic Manager: Technical Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with no findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Advertisements are published in the press (Ilanga and Witness).

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UMNGENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN222)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 5, Howick, 3290 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Dicks & Somme Streets, Howick • TEL: 033 239 9200 • FAX: 033 330 4183 • EMAIL: manager@umngeni.gov.za • WEB: www.umngeni.gov.za

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,567km² • Population: 83 500 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 14, DA 9 • Mayor: Mr Mbali Myeni • Other Members of Council: Thandiwe Mchunu (Speaker), Sicelo Majozi (Deputy Mayor), S T Ndlovu (Chief Whip) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Dr M B Ngubane • Chief Financial Officer: Mr A Van Der Merwe • Communications Officer: Mbali Mwandla • LED Officer: Sfiso Ngcobo • Other Senior Management: Eric Svensson (General Manager: Technical Services), Steve Simpson (General Manager: Planning and Development), W Luthuli (General Manager: Community Services), Sandile Buthelezi (General Manager: Corporate Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings LM

UMSHWATHI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN221)

KWAZULU-NATAL

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X29, Wartburg, 3233 • PHYSICAL: shwati Main Road, New Handover, Wartburg • TEL: 033 502 0282 • FAX: 033 502 0286 • WEB: www.umshwati.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,818km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 19, IFP 3, DA 2, NFP 2 • Mayor: Mr Marshal Gwala ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Vincent Cebekulu • Communications Officer: Ms Nosipho Mkhize • Other Senior Management: Vincent Cebekulu (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings *GCIS DM

UMKHANYAKUDE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC27)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 449, Mkuze, 3965 • PHYSICAL: Harlingen No. 13433, Mkuze • TEL: 035 573 8600 • FAX: 035 573 1094 • EMAIL: kogan@ukdm. org.za • WEB: www.umkanyakude.org.za

Mayor), H Nxumalo (Corporate Services), S J Vilane (Finance and Technical), C Swart (Community Services) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Patrick Gwacela • Chief Financial Officer: Mr T M Mabika (Acting) • Communications Officer: Mtume Manqele • LED Officer: Mduduzi Mthethwa • Other Senior Management: N S Mkhwanazi (Community Services), P M Manqele (Corporate Services), T Mabika (Finance), M L Dlamini (Technical Services), S R Mathobela (Social Economic Development) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Adverse audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 77.77 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 32.45 • Green Drop Score 2011: 22.2 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Advertisements are placed in the local media (The Witness, Ilanga and Echo). Tender information can be obtained from the Supply Chain Division of the Finance Branch.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: SMME’s and Co-operatives, in partnership with the Department of Economic Development and Tourism. • Key Investment Opportunities: Private investment in tourism and agricultural developments: Jozini dam, corridor development and Mkuse airport.

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HLABISA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN274)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 387, Hlabisa, 3937 • PHYSICAL: Lot 808 off Masson Street, Hlabisa • TEL: 035 838 8500 • FAX: 035 838 1015 • WEB: www. hlabisa.org.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,555km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: IFP 8, ANC 4, NFP 4 • Mayor: Mr Bhekinkosi Ntombela ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Themba Mkhize • Communications Officer: Mr Khulumokwakhe Gamede • Other Senior Management: Themba Mkhize (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings *GCIS LM

JOZINI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN272)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X28, Jozini, 3969 • PHYSICAL: Circle Street, Bottomtown, Jozini • TEL: 035 572 1292 • FAX: 035 572 1266 • EMAIL: nfndlovu@jozini.org.za • WEB: www.jozini.org.za

INGWAVUMA

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,442km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 20, IFP 16, NFP 4 • Mayor: Mr B N Mthethwa • Other Members of Council: T S Mdluli (Deputy Mayor), M Z Nyawo (Speaker) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Bongumusa Nculi • Chief Financial Officer: Mr S Dlamini (Acting) • Communications Officer: Fredman Ndlovu • Other Senior Management: Nlonipho Ndlovu (Communications Officer), J E Marais (Director: Planning and Development), J A Mngomezulu (Director: Corporate and Community Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings

UMHLABUYALINGANA

JOZINI

JOZINI MKUZE

THE BIG FIVE FALSE BAY

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MTUBATUBA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN275)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 52, Mtubatuba, 3935 • PHYSICAL: Lot 105, Inkosi Mtubatuba Road, Mtubatuba • TEL: 035 550 0069 • FAX: 035 550 0060 • EMAIL: buyie.mmsec.mtuba@lantic.net • WEB: www.mtubatuba.org.za HLABISA

MTUBATUBA ST LUCIA ESTUARY MTUBATUBA

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 13,855km² • Population: 614 046 • Description: Umkhanyakude District Municipality is a Category C municipality located in the far north of the KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa. It is the second-largest district in KwaZulu-Natal. It shares its borders with Swaziland and Mozambique, as well as with the districts of Zululand and Uthungulu. The Isimangaliso Wetland Park, formerly Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, encompasses the entire coastline. The municipality has two competitive advantages - tourism and agriculture. It consists of the following local municipalities: Umhlabuyalingana, Jozini, The Big Five False Bay, Hlabisa and Mtubatuba. Its main towns are Manguzi, Jozini, Mkuze, Hluhluwe and Mtubatuba.

“UMkhanyakude” refers to the Acacia Xanthophloea Fever Tree and means, “that shows light from afar”. The name reflects both the uniqueness of its people and their hospitality, as well as the biodiversity and conservation history that the region is very proud of. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture and tourism.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 6, IFP 4, NFP 2 • Mayor: S J Vilane • Other Members of Council: H Mavimbela (Speaker), C Swart (Deputy 90

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,970km² • Description: Mtubatuba Local Municipality is situated along the northern coastal belt of KwaZulu-Natal and in the south-eastern corner of the Umkhanyakude District Municipality. Mtubatuba is located roughly 200km north of Durban and 55km north of the Richards Bay/Empangeni metropole along National Route N2. Mtubatuba has developed from a railway siding into a strong sub-regional commercial, service, transport and administrative centre for the entire North Eastern Zululand region. There has been substantial commercial growth in Mtubatuba, lending it the status of being an economic hub of northern KwaZulu-Natal.

The town is ideally located as a base from which to explore the rich culture of the Zulu Nation, the world renowned game reserves and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 16, IFP 15, NFP 7 • Mayor: Mrs M M Davies • Other Members of Council: I F Nyawo (Speaker), S C Mkhwanazi (Deputy Mayor) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Siyabonga Ntuli • Chief Financial Officer: Mr N Dludla • Communications Officer: Mduduzi Sithole • LED Officer: Mr Andile Biyela • Other Senior Management: Mduduzi Sithole (Acting Director: Community Services Department), Ningi Dladla (Director: Corporate Services), Thembani Dlamini (Director: Planning and Technical Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings

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THE BIG 5 FALSE BAY LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN273)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 89, Hluhluwe, 3960 • PHYSICAL: 163 Zebra Street, Library Building, Hluhluwe • TEL: 035 562 0040 • FAX: 035 562 0988 • EMAIL: fundilef@webmail.co.za • WEB: www.big5falsebay.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,487km² • Main Economic Sectors: Tourism, agriculture and business services.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 3, IFP 3, NFP 1 • Mayor: Mrs Catherine Gumede • Other Members of Council: M S Msane, F Zulu, N R Thethwayo, N H Zikhali, C T Khumalo, Z M Mokoena ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Phakamile Mkhwanazi • Chief Financial Officer: Mr M S Mkhwanazi • Communications Officer: Barney Creigton • LED Officer: Mr T G Duze • Other Senior Management: A M Creighton (Manager: Corporate and Community Services), A S Van Zyl (Manager: Technical and Planning Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Local newspapers, usually Ilanga or Zululand Observer.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Mnqobokazi Essential Oil Project.

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UMHLABUYALINGANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN271)

Natal province. The municipality is bordered in the north by aMajuba Municipality, in the west by uThukela Municipality, in the south-west by uMgungundlovu Municipality, in the south-east by iLembe Municipality and in the east by uThungulu District Municipality. The district consists of four local municipalities: eNdumeni, Nquthu, Msinga and uMvoti. The district lies between the main N3 corridor between Durban and Gauteng and the Coastal Corridor, running along the east coast. The seat of Umzinyathi is Dundee. Of the population, 93% are rural and 7% are urban. The more developed urban areas include Dundee and Greytown, which can be viewed as a strong regional centre with substantial commercial and agricultural activity.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 4, IFP 4, DA 1, NFP 1 • Mayor: Rev J M Mthethwa • Other Members of Council: B Chambule (Speaker), F S Mkhize (Deputy Mayor), M S Yengwa (EXCO Member), M I Sithole (EXCO Member), L D Ngubane (EXCO Member) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Thami Malunga • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Bongani Mdletshe • Communications Officer: Jeff Hanssan • LED Officer: Ms Nompumelelo Duma • Other Senior Management: Sihesihle Buthelezi (Executive Manager: Corporate Services), Thami Malunga (Executive Manager: Technical Services), Edward Bonga (Executive Manager: Planning and Social Development), Sibusiso Mkhwanazi (Manager: Support Services), Vusi Mdletshe (Manager: Communication) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with no findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 93.45 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 70.01 • Green Drop Score 2011: 33.2 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Published on the website and in local and national newspapers.

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ENDUMENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN241)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X901, Kwangwanase, 3973 • PHYSICAL: Thengane Main Road, Kwangwanase • TEL: 035 592 0665 • FAX: 035 592 0672 • WEB: www.umhlabuyalingana.org.za

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X2024, Dundee, 3000 • PHYSICAL: 64 Victoria Street, Dundee • TEL: 034 212 2121 • FAX: 034 212 3856 • WEB: www. endumeni.gov.za

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,402km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 22, IFP 8, NFP 4 • Mayor: Mr Dompas Ncube ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Sibusiso Bukhosini • Communications Officer: Ms Sihle Zikhali • Other Senior Management: Sibusiso Bukhosini (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings *GCIS

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,610km² • Population: 54 440 • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture and tourism.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 6, DA 3, IFP 2, NFP 1 • Mayor: Mr TM Mahaye • Other Members of Council: T B Mkhize (Deputy Mayor), S B Mdluli (Speaker), A M Raubenheimer (Exco Member) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Bart Maltman • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Ian Grisdale • Communications Officer: Percy Mabilisa • Other Senior Management: S Perumall (Executive Manager: Corporate Services), P G Mabilisa (Communications Manager), J B Maltman (Technical Services Manager) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • www.endumeni.gov.za

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UMZINYATHI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC24)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 1965, Dundee, 3000 • PHYSICAL: 39 Victoria Street, Princess Magogo Building, Dundee • TEL: 034 219 1500 • FAX: 034 218 1940 • EMAIL: rc3@umzinyathi.gov.za • WEB: www.umzinyathi.gov.za

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MSINGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN244)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X530, Tugela Ferry, 3010 • PHYSICAL: R33 Main Road, Tugela Ferry • TEL: 033 493 0761/0762 • FAX: 033 493 0757 • WEB: www.msinga.org

ENDUMENI

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,501km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: IFP 21, ANC 12, NFP 4 • Mayor: Mr Felinkosi Sikhakhane ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Fanosi Sithole • Communications Officer: Ms Nokulunga Shangase • Other Senior Management: Fanosi Sithole (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings *GCIS

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NQUTHU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN242)

MSINGA

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X5521, Nquthu, 3135 • PHYSICAL:83 Mdlalose Street, Nquthu • TEL: 034 271 6100 • FAX: 034 271 6111 • EMAIL: thokozanin@nquthu.gov.za • WEB: www.nquthu.gov.za

UMVOTI

KRANSKOP

GREYTOWN

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 8,589km² • Population: 456 452 • Description: Umzinyathi District Municipality is located in the north central areas of the KwaZulu-

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,962km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 14, IFP 14, NFP 5, DA 1 • Mayor: Ms Emily Molefe • Other Members of Council: V B Ntombela (Speaker) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Bonginkosi Gumbi • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Sakhile Mpanza • Communications Officer: Thokozani Nyandeni • Other Senior Management: Bonginkosi Gumbi (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders and quotations are often published in Ilanga newspaper and on the municipal website.

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TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Advertised on the website and public noticeboards, and in the newspapers (Zululand Fever, North Watch, Zululand Observer and Ilanga).

UMVOTI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN245)

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EMNAMBITHI-LADYSMITH LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN232)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 71, Greytown, 3250 • PHYSICAL: 41 Bell Street, Greytown • TEL: 033 413 9100 • FAX: 033 417 1393 • EMAIL: mmpa@ umvoti.gov.za • WEB: www.umvoti.gov.za

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 29, Ladysmith, 3370 • PHYSICAL: 221 Murchison Street, Ladysmith • TEL: 036 637 2231 • FAX: 036 631 1400 • EMAIL: hvanzyl@ladysmith.co.za • WEB: www.ladysmith.co.za

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,516km² • Main Economic Sectors: Sugar cane farming, forestry and agriculture, game farming, and tourism.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 10, IFP 9, NFP 2, DA 1 • Mayor: Mr Philani Mavundla • Other Members of Council: Ahmed Shaikh (Speaker), Zamokwakhe Xaba (EXCO Member) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Bongani Xulu • Chief Financial Officer: Sipho Ndabandaba • Communications Officer: Senamile Masondo • LED Officer: Ms Ntombiyenkosi Mtolo • Other Senior Management: Mduduzo Dlamini (Manager: Corporate Services), Khayelihle Simelane (Manager: Protection Services), Service Malinga (Manager: Engineering), Izak Archer (Manager: Good Governance and Compliance) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Greytown Gazzette, Natal Witness and municipal website.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Peach farm– Muden; sugar cane farm – Mooi Draai; Eshane Energy Centre; Lilani Hot Springs; and Ngome Game Reserve.

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,965km² • Population: 279 288 • Description: Emnambithi-Ladysmith Local Municipality is laid on the banks of the UThukela River within the region of northern KwaZulu-Natal. It is bordered by the Greater Drakensberg mountain to the extreme west. In terms of the socio-economic macro context, the municipality is midway between the national primary nodes of Johannesburg and Durban. To the west of the municipality lies the Free State province and to the north the Mpumalanga province. Bisecting the municipality is the presidential prioritised railway corridor which links the areas of Durban and Johannesburg. ELM is one of the five Category B local municipalities in the uThukela District Municipality. ELM comprises of 27 wards, representing a range of settlements from urban to municipal service centres, agricultural landscapes, industrial and semi-rural residential settlements. ELM comprises of the following areas: Ladysmith, Colenso, Ezakheni, Steadville, St Chads, Driefontein Complex, Matiwaneskop, and Roosboom. • Main Economic Sectors: Primary sector: agriculture, fishing and forestry, and mining and quarrying; secondary sector: manufacturing, water, electricity and construction; and tertiary sector: wholesale and retail trade, catering and accommodation, transport, storage and communication, finance, insurance, real estate and business services, community, social and personal services, and general government.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 34, IFP 8, NFP 6, DA 4, MF 1 • Mayor: M V Madlala • Other Members of Council: S R Mfusi (Deputy Mayor), Z B Rassool (Speaker) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Madoda Khathide • Chief Financial Officer: Ms A R Ngwenya • Communications Officer: Sipho Hlophe • LED Officer: Mr L H Le Roux • Other Senior Management: Hugo Van Zyl (Head: Communications), M P Khathide (Information Officer (PAIA)), A R Ngwenya (Executive Manager: Finance), P S Mntaka (Acting Executive Manager: Development Planning and Human Settlements), H Van Zyl (Corporate Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • On the municipal website – www.ladysmith.co.za – and noticeboards, and in the local newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Fresh Produce Market; Agri-Processing Hub and Poultry Abattoir; Logitic Hub/Dry Port; provision of infrastructure: Colenso Industrial Park; aerodrome mixed-use development; Aloe and Berg Tea – this project is a municipal initiative which mainly deals with the retailing of aloe products (soap, cream and tonic) within the Emnambithi/Ladysmith jurisdiction; Piggery Project – breeding pigs for the purpose of selling to abattoirs; and textile cooperatives – providing centers where the cooperatives will run business, and supply equipment e.g. sewing machines. • Key Investment Opportunities: Aerodrome mixed-use development; Ladysmith Mall; Ladysmith Caravan Park; Colenso Caravan Park; and Ezakheni Plaza.

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UTHUKELA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC23)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 116, Ladysmith, 3370 • PHYSICAL: 36 Lyell Street / 33 Forbes Street, Ladysmith • TEL: 036 638 5100 • FAX: 036 637 5608 • EMAIL: municipalmanager@uthukeladm.co.za • WEB: www.uthukeladm.co.za

EMNAMBITHI-LADYSMITH VAN REENEN

LADYSMITH INDAKA

ROOSBOOM OKHAHLAMBA

COLENSO UMTSHEZ

WEENEN

ESTCOURT IMBABAZANE

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 11,326km² • Description: Uthukela District Municipality is a Category C municipality and is located in the western boundary of the KwaZulu-Natal province. It derives its name from one of the major rivers in KwaZulu-Natal, the uThukela River, that rises from the Drakensberg Mountains and supplies water to a large portion of KZN, as well as Gauteng. The district is bordered by three other district municipalities: Amajuba, Umzinyathi and Umgungundlovu.

It consists of five local municipalities: Indaka, Emnambithi/Ladysmith, Umtshezi, Okhahlamba and Imbabazane, and a District Management Area. The main towns are Ladysmith, Estcourt, Colenso, Weenen, Bergville and Winterton. It is predominately rural, with three of the five local municipalities being rural-based. This municipality is characterised by socio-economic indicators such as low revenue base, poor infrastructure, limited access to services and obviously low economic base.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 7, IFP 3, NFP 2, DA 1 • Mayor: D C Mazibuko • Other Members of Council: R Shelembe (Deputy Mayor), T Jeebodh (Speaker) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Bheki Khoza • Chief Financial Officer: J N Madondo • Communications Officer: Lihle Mbanjwa • Other Senior Management: Z D Sithole (Executive Director: Corporate Services), B H Khoza (Executive Director: Health and Environmental Services), W P Viljoen (Acting Executive Director: Strategic Planning Social and Economic Development), B S Dladla (Water Services Manager), M Mazibuko (IDP Manager) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 57.39 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 55.29 • Green Drop Score 2011: 38.0 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders are advertised on the website and in the local newspapers and the Ilanga.

IMBABAZANE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN236)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 750, Estcourt, 3310 • PHYSICAL: D1249 Sobabili Road, Ntabamhlophe Area, Estcourt • TEL: 036 353 0693/0681/0691 • FAX: 036 353 6661 • EMAIL: moses.ndlela@imbabazane.co.za • WEB: www. imbabazane.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,426km² • Population: 140 745 • Description: Imbabazane Local Municipality is one of the five municipalities that are within uThukela District Municipality. Imbabazane Local Municipality mainly consists of Ntabamhlophe Areas, Hlathikhulu, Giant Castle, Shayamoya, Craig Loch-sloy and Loskop Areas, eg. Amangwe, Ennesdale, N3, Bhekuzulu, Phangweni, Drycott and Wayplaats, known as Mahlubi Mangwe. The municipality has no established town and it only covers the rural areas and farms. Most of Imbabazane land ownership is vested with ITB land, privately owned land, state land and municipal land.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 12, NFP 7, IFP 5, DA 1 • Mayor: Mr Mbuzeleni Mkhize • Other Members of Council: Bheki Mazibuko (Speaker) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Mthetheleli Ndlela • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Siphiwe Dube • Communications Officer: Mrs Cebisile Molefe • LED Officer: Mr Simphiwe Sikhakhane • Other Senior Management: Zakhona Ndlela (Director: Community Services), Nicholas Buthelezi (Director: Technical and Planning Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings

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INDAKA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN233)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X70113, Wasbank, 2920 • PHYSICAL: 2748 A Section, Ekuvukeni, Wasbank • TEL: 034 261 1000 • FAX: 034 261 2035 • EMAIL: malusi.dlamini@yahoo.com • WEB: www.indakalm.org.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 992km² • Population: 130 000 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: IFP 8, NFP 6, ANC 6 • Mayor: Mr Nkosinathi Mchunu • Other Members of Council: P B Mabele (Speaker), T Njapha (Deputy Mayor) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Sinatra Khumalo • Chief Financial Officer: Mr M B Dlamini • Communications Officer: Shokwane Zwane • LED Officer: Mr S Zwane • Other Senior Management: K S Khumalo (Director: Corporate Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Adverse audit opinion LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Goat farming and Ploughing Project.

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ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Miss P N Njoko • Chief Financial Officer: Mrs N M Thomas • Communications Officer: Nontokozo Tenza • LED Officer: Khaya Goba • Other Senior Management: Hlanganani Hlongwane (Senior Manager), J Vermaak (Senior Manager) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with no findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders are published in the Estcourt News, Ilanga, Isolezwe and Mercury, and quotes on the website and noticeboard.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Ad-Luck Poultry - Emihle Iyamlansela; and Dlondlobala co-op support. • Key Investment Opportunities: Estcourt Shopping Centre; Wembezi Multi Purpose Centre; Weenan Taxi Rank; and Noorwood Co-op.

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UTHUNGULU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC28)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X1025, Richards Bay, 3900 • PHYSICAL: Uthungulu House, Kruger Rand, Richards Bay • TEL: 035 799 2500 • FAX: 035 789 1641 • EMAIL: sceo@uthungulu.co.za • WEB: www.uthungulu.org.za

OKHAHLAMBA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN235)

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CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 71, Bergville, 3350 • PHYSICAL: 259 Kingsway Street, Bergville • TEL: 036 448 8000 • FAX: 036 448 1986 • EMAIL: Siza.sibande@okhahlamba.org • WEB: www.okhahlamba.org MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,971km² • Population: 151 441 • Description: Okhahlamba Local Municipality is situated in the mountainous region of KwaZuluNatal between Lesotho, the Free State, Emnambithi and Mtshezi. Okhahlamba is made up of privately owned commercial farmland; smallholder settlements; the urban areas of Bergville, Winterton, Cathkin Park, and Geluksberg; and two tribal authority areas. The area is relatively well linked through the network of existing provincial roads that run through the municipality. The municipality is largely reliant on Ladysmith for facilities such as shopping, medical services and education, among other services. Large capital expenditure is needed to meet service backlogs in the area. Bergville is a small town and is known as the gateway to the Northern Drakensberg. Approximately half a million tourists are attracted to the Drakensberg annually. Bergville hosts an office of the Drakensberg Publicity Association. Less than 50km from the towering Amphitheatre of Royal Natal, the ideally-situated agricultural and trading centre of Bergville was laid out in 1897 by a retired sea captain. British forces built a blockhouse in the settlement two years later at the onset of the AngloBoer War - that building is now a monument and museum within the grounds of the Bergville Court House. The council manages a caravan park and holiday huts on the bank of the uThukela River. A playground and facilities for sports, including swimming, tennis, bowls, cricket, golf, rugby and badminton, are available. A modern community hall serves as a town hall. • Main Economic Sectors: Tourism and agriculture.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 13, IFP 8, NFP 6, DA 1 • Mayor: D T Sibeko ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr S D Sibande • Chief Financial Officer: S Ndabandaba • Communications Officer: Hlengiwe Ndaba • Other Senior Management: N Malinga (Director: Technical Services), S Nzuza (Director: Social and Economic Development Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Assist cooperatives in marketing their craft through exhibitions, and give start-ups to SMMEs. • Key Investment Opportunities: Development of Okhahlamba Development Agency, which focuses on attracting investors.

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UMTSHEZI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN234)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 15, Estcourt, 3310 • PHYSICAL: Civic Building, Victoria Street, Estcourt • TEL: 036 342 7800 • FAX: 036 352 5829 • EMAIL: elphas@mtshezi.co.za • WEB: www.umtshezi.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,972km² • Population: 86 000 • Description: Umtshezi Local Municipality is located approximately 165km north-west of Durban and 400km south-east of Johannesburg. The national road N3 also traverses the municipality on its western portion. Umtshezi Municipality comprises parts of the Magisterial Districts of Weenen and Estcourt, the informal settlements of Cornfields, Thembalihle, Mimosadale, and settlements around Weenen. Escourt is the largest commercial centre in the Midlands region. Weenen is a small agricultural town that is starting to emerge as a tourist destination. The majority of the people are concentrated in urban and farming areas but there are a few patches of high-density settlements within the informal areas. The municipality boasts well-established industrial, commercial and residential areas as well as rich agricultural farmlands.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 9, IFP 4, NFP 3, DA 1 • Mayor: B D Dlamini • Other Members of Council: C Nunes (Speaker), B A Dlamini (Deputy Mayor) 94

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KWAMBONAMBI

NKANDLA UMHLATHUZE

RICHARDS BAY

FELIXTON UMLALAZI AMATIKULU

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 8,213km² • Population: 885 872 • Description: uThungulu District Municipality is a Category C municipality and is located in the north-eastern region of the KwaZulu-Natal province. It covers the area from Gingindlovu in the south, to the Umfolozi River in the north and inland to Nkandla.

The district is home to six local municipalities: uMhlathuze, Ntambanana, uMlalazi, Mthonjaneni, Nkandla and Umfolozi. It has the third-highest population in the province. Its major towns are Richards Bay, Empangeni, eShowe, Melmoth, Ntambanana, Kwambonambi and Nkandla. The N2 highway links the district to other significant economic centres such as Durban and Johannesburg. It also offers a direct route to Maputo in Mozambique. The development of the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone is boosting economic activity and attracting international investors. The local economic development strategy of the district focuses on its comparative advantages in the agriculture, tourism and manufacturing sectors. • Main Economic Sectors: Tourism, manufacturing, agriculture and mining.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 9, IFP 5, NFP 2, DA 1 • Mayor: Thembeka Mchunu • Other Members of Council: Thulani Mashaba (Deputy Mayor), Musa Mzimela (Speaker), Thamsanqa Gcabashe (Exco), Nonhlanhla Cele (Exco), Mirriam Simelane (Exco), B V Mthethwa (Exco), S Zungu (Exco) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mandla Nkosi • Chief Financial Officer: Mrs Cheryl Reddy • Communications Officer: Rekha Naidoo • LED Officer: Mduduzi Zulu • Other Senior Management: Danie Lubbe (Deputy Municipal Manager), Charles m’Marete (Executive Director: Technical Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 72.51 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 71.31 • Green Drop Score 2011: 68.4 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders are published in the regional and provincial newspapers, tender noticeboard and on the website. Quotations are advertised on the website and tender notice board. Website: www.uthungulu.org.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: KwaBulawayo Tourism Development aims to create a tourism attraction based on historical significance and is situated in rural Bhekeshowe. The actual site of the King Shaka KwaBulawayo Military Capital is the focus of the attraction, surrounded by a wealth of historical and cultural tourism sites. • Key Investment Opportunities: The Northern Zululand Film Office serves as a one-stop office to film producers to assist with services. The main activities of the established film office are to: develop databases; develop photographic route; supply onsite support to production crews; assist with environmental impact assessments; assist with issuing of permits and obtaining permissions for filming; attract productions to the area; and market the film office at exhibitions.

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CITY OF UMHLATHUZE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN282)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X1004, Richards Bay, 3900 • PHYSICAL: 5 Mark Strasse, Central Business District , Richards Bay • TEL: 035 907 5000 • FAX: 035 907 5444/5/6/7 • EMAIL: creg@richemp.org.za • WEB: www.richemp.org.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 793km² • Population: 350 000 • Description: City of uMhlathuze Local Municipality is the third largest municipality in KwaZulu-

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Natal. Located on the north east coast of the province, it is a strategically placed, aspirant metropol due to its close proximity to Durban. Likewise, it is home to the country’s largest deep-water port and an industrial development zone that enjoys the associated economic spin-offs. The John Ross Parkway, the major access road to the City from the inland provinces, is in the process of being upgraded and rehabilitated.

The road boasts the country’s longest road bridge and has been designed to meet the growing transport needs of the city in line with the development plans for the CBD and harbour. Apart from being an industrial and economic hub, the city enjoys a diverse natural environment. Importantly, the City of uMhlathuze is a progressive municipality that appreciates the need to achieve a successful balance and synergy between industry, its rich environmental assets and the community. uMhlathuze Municipality was established on 5 December 2000 after the demarcation process and the local government elections of that date. As such it encompasses the towns of Empangeni, Richards Bay, eSikhaleni, Ngwelezane, eNseleni, Vulindlela and Felixton, as well as the Traditional Authority areas under Amakhosi Dube, Mkhwanazi Khoza, Mbuyazi and Zungu. Richards Bay is considered to be the industrial and tourism hub, Empangeni the commercial hub and eSikhaleni the largest suburb. The name uMhlathuze is derived from the uMhlathuze River that meanders through the municipal area and symbolically unifies the towns, suburbs and traditional areas. Its vision is: “The City of uMhlathuze, as a port city, will offer improved quality of life for all its citizens through sustainable development. It will be a renowned centre for trade, tourism and nature-lovers, coastal recreation, commerce, industry, forestry and agriculture.” • Main Economic Sectors: Manufacturing, community services, trade, agriculture, mining, and finance.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 36, IFP 10, DA 6, NFP 6, INDEPENDENT 2 • Mayor: Elphas Mbatha • Other Members of Council: E F Mbatha (Mayor and Chairman: Financial Services Committee), N V Gumbi (Deputy Mayor and Chairman: Corporate Services Committee), Mvuseni Mnqayi (Speaker), Manie Lourens (Chief Whip), M Sookroo (Chairman: City Development Committee) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Dr N J Sibeko • Chief Financial Officer: Mr M Kunene • Communications Officer: Vukile Mathabela • LED Officer: Ms B N Nzimande • Other Senior Management: L Khoza (Deputy Municipal Manager: City Development), M T Ndlovu (Deputy Municipal Manager: Corporate Services), S Mdakane (Deputy Municipal Manager: Infrastructure and Technical Services), M T Oliphant (Deputy Municipal Manager: Community Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 92.94 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 89.26 • Green Drop Score 2011: 83.3 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders and quotations are available on council website: www.richemp.org.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Agricultural support – encourage and assist smallscale farmers; annual Agricultural Market Day; business support – business advisory workshops; and community skills development. • Key Investment Opportunities: The Ridge Development; Meerensee Retirement Village; Waterworks Node; Waterfront Development Project; Industrial Development Zone; eco-estate; and canal node.

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MFOLOZI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN281)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 96, Kwambonambi, 3915 • PHYSICAL: 25 Bredell Street, Kwambonambi • TEL: 035 580 1421 • FAX: 035 580 1141 • WEB: www.mbonambi.org.za POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 17, IFP 10, NFP 3 • Mayor: Mr Timothy Biyela ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Mandla Nkosi • Communications Officer: Ms Meriam Lubbe • Other Senior Management: Mandla Nkosi (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion *GCIS LM

MTHONJANENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN285)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 11, Melmoth, 3835 • PHYSICAL: 21 Rheinhold Street, Melmoth • TEL: 035 450 2082 • FAX: 035 450 3224 • EMAIL: meltlc@ mweb.co.za • WEB: www.mthonjaneni.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,086km² • Population: 50 383 • Main conomic Sectors: Farming, construction and social sector.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 5, IFP 5, NFP 1 • Mayor: Mrs Maureen Ndlangamandla • Other Members of Council: Gabriel Gumede (Deputy Mayor), A N Jiyane (Speaker) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Frederick Els • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Mike Bowman • Communications Officer: Khulekani Zulu • LED Officer: Ms Patience Vilakazi • Other Senior Management: Frederick Els (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Newspapers (Zululand Observer and 96

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NKANDLA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN286)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X161, Nkandla, 3855 • PHYSICAL: Lot 292, Maree Road, Nkandla • TEL: 035 833 2000 • FAX: 035 833 0920 • EMAIL: mngonyama@nkandla.org.za • WEB: www.nkandla.org.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,828km² • Population: 127 451 • Main Economic Sectors: Retail and agriculture.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: IFP 13, ANC 11, NFP 3 • Mayor: Ms Barbra Mncadi-Mpanza • Other Members of Council: Thokozani Ndtala (Deputy Mayor), Mninimuzi Ngcobo (Speaker) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Mgezeni Ngonyama • Chief Financial Officer: Miss Zanele Ntshangase • Communications Officer: Lange Jili • LED Officer: Mr Bhekokwakhe Mlondo • Other Senior Management: Phiwa Msane (Acting Director: Corporate Services), Nicholas Mnyandu (Director: Technical Services), Bhekokwakhe Mlondo (Acting Director: Community and Economic Development Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Newspapers, noticeboards and municipal website.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Agriculture/essential oils, and SMMEs and cooperatives support. • Key Investment Opportunities: Retail development (shopping mall), trading centre in one secondary node, and development of tourist site (King Cetshwayo’s grave, Nkandla forest or Karkloof Butterfly).

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NTAMBANANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN283)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X20066, Empangeni, 3880 • PHYSICAL: Road D312, Buchanana Main Road, Empangeni • TEL: 035 792 7090/1/2/3 • FAX: 035 792 7094 • EMAIL: info@ntambanana.org.za • WEB: www.ntambanana.org.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,083km² • Population: 94 772 • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, tourism and commercial farming.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 7, IFP 6, NFP 3 • Mayor: Ms Gugu Khumalo • Other Members of Council: W K Vilakazi (Speaker), M J Xulu (Deputy Mayor), E M Chonco (EXCO Member) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Phiwamandla Mnguni • Chief Financial Officer: Ms Thembeka Myeza • Communications Officer: Nombuso Dlamini • LED Officer: Ms Phumelele Mthethwa • Other Senior Management: Phiwamandla Mnguni (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings LED ACTIVITIES • Key Investment Opportunities: Cooperatives support and establishment of trading centre.

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UMLALAZI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN284)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 37, Eshowe, 3815 • PHYSICAL: Hutchinson Street, Eshowe • TEL: 035 473 3474 • FAX: 035 474 4733 • EMAIL: mm@umlalazi. org.za • WEB: www.umlalazi.org.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,214km² • Population: 213 000 • Description: uMlalazi Local Municipality is one of six local municipalities located within the area of the uThungulu District Municipality. It is characterised by an undulating topography, causing difficulties in respect of the delivery of engineering services. The municipality is one of the largest local authority areas in South Africa. It borders on the Indian Ocean and has a coastline of approximately 17km. The municipal area consists of commercial farming areas in a broad, continuous band from the west of Eshowe to Gingindlovu and to the north of Mtunzini. The rest of the area consists of tribal authority land, where land management has been poor. The uMlalazi Municipality is crossed by a number of important transportation routes, such as the N2 motorway between Durban and Richards Bay, the R34 between Richards Bay/Empangeni and Nkwaleni valley to the north of Eshowe, and the R66 from the N2 motorway to Gingindlovu, Eshowe, Melmoth, Ulundi and Vryheid. The population distribution in the municipal area is characterised by relatively high population densities within urban nodes, and low densities in rural areas as a result of farms under white ownership.

The municipal are is dominated by tribal areas and 14 Tribal Authorities exist within the area. Eshowe, Mtunzini and Gingindlovu form the three main towns of uMlalazi Municipality. The town of Eshowe is of great historical significance in that it is the birthplace of Cetshwayo, who was king of the Zulus during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. Eshowe Town is also considered the administrative and service centre of the uMlalazi Municipality. The coastal town of Mtunzini is situated on the north coast of Natal on the banks of the uMlalazi River, and bordering on the Umlalazi Nature

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ZULULAND DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC26)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X76, Ulundi, 3838 • PHYSICAL: B 400, Ugagane Street, Ulundi • TEL: 035 874 5500 • FAX: 035 874 5531/5589 • EMAIL: info@zululand.org.za • WEB: www.zululand.org.za

TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Published on the website and noticeboards and in popular newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Ulundi Intergrated Energy Centre Development comprising of: a petrol filling station, a bakery, a library, an internet cafe, a curio shop, hydroponic tunnels for vegetable production, a clothing and industrial dry cleaner, a crèche, and a cooperatives production centre manufacturing safety clothing. Other projects involve the P700 corridor development and the revitalisation of Mona market.

• Key Investment Opportunities: Ulundi Tourism Hub; revitalisation of the entire local airport; development of Ulundi gateway for cultural and eco-tourism; Cengeni Gate Development as part of tourism promotion; and the upgrading of the Hluhluwe/ Imfolozi Park.

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ABAQULUSI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN263)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 57, Vryheid, 3100 • PHYSICAL: Cnr High & Mark Streets, Vryheid • TEL: 034 982 2133 • FAX: 034 980 9637 • EMAIL: municipalmanager@abaqulusi.gov.za • WEB: www.abaqulusi.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,185km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 17, IFP 16, NFP 7, DA 3, ORO 1 • Mayor: Mrs P N Khaba • Other Members of Council: P M Mtshali (Speaker), N P Ndlela (Deputy Mayor) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Christo Swanepoel • Communications Officer: Arnold Ramodibe • Other Senior Management: J K Khumalo (Director: Corporate Services), Bonga Ntanzi (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings LED ACTIVITIES • Key Investment Opportunities: Immense business growth.

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EDUMBE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN261)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X308, Paulpietersburg, 3180 • PHYSICAL: 10 Hoog Street, Paulpietersburg • TEL: 034 995 1650 • FAX: 034 995 1192 • EMAIL: edumbekz261@mweb.org.za • WEB: www.edumbe.gov.za PAULPIETERSBURG

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EDUMBE LOUWSBURG

VRYHEID ABAQULUSI NONGOMA

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,943km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: NFP 8, ANC 4, IFP 2, DA 1 • Mayor: Mr Alsine Hlatshwayo ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Thabo Phuthini • Communications Officer: Mr Jabulani Mbukase • Other Senior Management: Thabo Phuthini (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion *GCIS

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NONGOMA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN265)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 84, Nongoma, 3950 • PHYSICAL: Lot 03, Main Street, Nongoma • TEL: 035 831 7500 • FAX: 035 831 3152 • EMAIL: eception@nongoma.org.za • WEB: www.nongomamunicipality.org.za

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ULUNDI

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 14,799km² • Population: 964 005 • Description: Zululand District Municipality is situated in the north-eastern part of KwaZulu-Natal.

It is primarily a rural district with a population close to a million living in 886 dispersed rural settlements and six urban areas. About half the area falls under the jurisdiction of traditional authorities, while the remainder is privately owned commercial farms, or protected areas. The district comprises five local municipalities: Ulundi, Nongoma, UPhongolo, eDumbe and AbaQulusi. Vryheid and Ulundi are two urban centres of note in the district, respectively serving as a regional service and a regional and provincial administrative centres. Made up mostly of an urban population of about 25 000, the town of Vryheid is a commercial and business hub, while Ulundi town, which boasts an urban population of more than 55 000, is mainly an administrative centre and also the headquarters of the Zululand District Municipality. Recent surveys have shown that Zululand’s potential for economic growth lies in tourism and agricultural sectors.

• Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture and tourism.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: IFP 6, ANC 4, NFP 4 • Mayor: V Z KaMagwaza-Msibi • Other Members of Council: M A Hlatshwayo (Speaker), M N Shandu (HOD: Corporate Services), S Khumalo (HOD: Technical Services), Zanele Cele (HOD: Community Development) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr J H de Klerk • Chief Financial Officer: Mr S B Nkosi • Communications Officer: Chris Sosibo • LED Officer: Mr Bongani Sibiya AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 83.05 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 72.13 • Green Drop Score 2011: 52.5

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,182km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: NFP 19, IFP 17, ANC 6 • Mayor: Mr Sthembiso Mataba ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Vusi Zulu • Communications Officer: Mr Vusi Zulu • Other Senior Management: Vusi Zulu (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings *GCIS LM

ULUNDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (KZN266)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X17, Ulundi, 3838 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Princess Magogo & King Zwelithini Streets, Ulundi • TEL: 035 874 5800/5100 • FAX: 035 870 3506/874 5834 • EMAIL: info@ulundi.co.za • www.ulundi.local.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,250km² • Population: 221 970 • Description: Ulundi Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated in the northern part of the KwaZulu-Natal province under the Zululand District Municipality. Ulundi is the power hub of central Zululand. It is rich in cultural, historical and wildlife experiences.

Ulundi Museum is just a few minutes from the centre of town and the R700 leads to the Ondini Cultural Reserve. In addition, eMakhosini Ophathe Park lies only 10km out of town and Hluhluwe/Mfolozi Game Park is accessible through the new Cengeni Gate a mere 35km away.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: IFP 28, NFP 13, ANC 6 • Mayor: Mvuseni Luthuli ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Princess S A Buthelezi • Communications Officer: Nomusa Nhlozi • Other Senior Management: Sibuyiselwe Buthelezi (Information Officer (PAIA))

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Reserve. Mtunzini is the number one residential and eco-tourist destination in South Africa. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture and tourism.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 24, IFP 18, NFP 9, DA 1 • Mayor: Mr T B Zulu • Other Members of Council: E N Mtshali (Speaker), M M Ntuli (Chief Whip), M T Mchunu (Deputy Mayor) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Thembinkosi Mashabane • Chief Financial Officer: Mr J G Geringer • Communications Officer: Ronel Hulley • LED Officer: Mr Sipho Mathenjwa • Other Senior Management: Simon Mashabane (Deputy Municipal Manager), Suzie van der Westhuizen (Acting Director: Corporate Services), Muzi Sithole (Director: Engineering Services), Futhi Buthelezi (Acting Director: Community Services), Simon Msezane (Director: Protection Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Advertised on the website (www. umlalazi.org.za – procurement section) and in the press (Zululand Observer and Ilanga).

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Cooperatives support, business licences issues, provision of LED areas for vendors in Eshowe, and vegetable production. • Key Investment Opportunities: The Strategic Development Rationale for UMlalazi is supported through the development of a hierarchy of nodes (as proposed through the revised SDF). These nodes will form the focal points for development and service provision, to ensure access to social and economic opportunities for the entire area.

The Strategic Development Rationale puts forward an incremental development approach, where the upgrading of existing services and provision of new services is focused in specific areas according to settlement and nodal classification.

AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Contact the Supply Chain Management Unit - 035 874 5221 or 035 874 5206. Tenders are advertised in the national newspapers (Ilanga, The Mercury and Isolezwe). In most cases small tenders are placed on the municipal noticeboard next to Supply Chain Management Unit.

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CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 191, Pongola, 3170 • PHYSICAL: 61 Martin Street, Pongola • TEL: 034 413 1223 • FAX: 034 413 1706 • WEB: www.uphongolo.org.za

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,239km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 11, IFP 8, NFP 7, DA 1 • Mayor: Mr Bhekinkosi Mncwango • Other Members of Council: Sindi Dlamini (Spokesperson for the Mayor) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Ms Fatima Jardim • Communications Officer: Ms Anita Van Eeden • Other Senior Management: Fatima Jardim (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings *GCIS

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ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY POSTAL: PO Box 1014, Durban, 4000 • PHYSICAL: City Hall, 263 Dr Pixley KaSeme (West) Street, Durban • TEL: 031 311 1111 • FAX: 031 311 2170 • EMAIL: metroceo@durban.gov.za • WEB: www.durban.gov.za

eThekwini is Transforming its Public Transport System Part of growing the economy in a developing country is to ensure that there is a good transportation system; one that is safe, easily accessible and not too costly for commuters, allowing residents to move freely from work to home; a transport system that is environmentally friendly, integrating motorised and non-motorised transportation.

The eThekwini Municipality is working on an Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network (IRPTN) that will be fully rolled out in 2027. The IRPTN is separated from phase 0 to 4 and the Municipality’s Transport Authority is currently implementing phase 0. The IRPTN is a network that will put Durban on the map as the city that has a world-class transport network in line with other international metropolitan cities.

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How will the IRPTN work Cllr James Nxumalo, Mayor

The IRPTN system will consist of a feeder service where small minibus vehicles will collect people from residential areas and transport them to transfer stations. The mode of transportation in transfer station will be trunk vehicles which will consist of buses.

Railway trains will also transport commuters to their preferred destinations. Dedicated public transport lanes were constructed before the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup and are used to give priority to public transport vehicles. At present, the City is restructuring and improving the existing public transport service phase where people will be able to board vehicles along the routes at various bus stops and transfer stations. Exciting projects have been launched in phase 0 such as the purchase of 30 new buses in March and a further 44 in June and the introduction of the Muvo Smart Card, which is the first cashless travel card in South Africa. This card is to replace coupons.

With the Muvo Smart Card, commuters can top up every month with credits valid up to three years. The pilot phase of this project was completed in June with over 1000 people already using the card in the CBD precinct. This ticketing system will be rolled out to the Durban Transport buses soon reaching commuters of the entire eThekwini Municipal area.

Phase 1 of the network will focus on infrastructure development with a preliminary

Mayor’s Message Transport month comes at the time when the eThekwini Municipality is embarking on an infrastructure revolution which is set to change the face of the City and the entire province.

This infrastructure revolution involves road construction and repair, air-freight, rail and a major focus on the maritime industry. For this to come to fruition we are encouraging partnership between the public and private sectors to maximise investment opportunities to grow the economy together using infrastructure as a catalyst.

Currently, the eThekwini Municipality’s Transport Authority is working on a number of exciting programmes that seek to improve the municipality’s transport system. These programmes will ensure that commuters receive a safe, easily accessible and not too

Above: A mass solar water heater roll-out program in almost all the areas with RDP houses. This project has brought hot water to poor communities without adding extra demand on the electricity grid.

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design being completed in August 2012. This will consist of construction of Four Corridors.

These will be Corridor 3 – Bridge City to Pinetown in the West; Corridor 1 – Bridge City to CBD; Corridor 9 – Bridge City to Umhlanga in the North of Durban, Corridor 2 – a railway corridor to uMlazi in the South of Durban (which will be done in partnership with the Passenger Rail Association of South Africa (PRASA) / Metro Rail). The first corridor of Phase 1 is expected to be operational by 2016. The entire Phase 1 is expected to be completed in 2018.

Not only will commuters receive a transport system that is world-class, but it will be reliable with predictable travel times. This will make it easy for commuters to plan their lives with an effective and efficient transport network.

The above will be done through dedicated public transport priority lanes and an Intelligent Transport System which will give information to drivers and passengers on incidences on the road, not forgetting an integrated transport system which covers a wide network of destinations. The phase approach will eventually cover areas that are not currently serviced by public transport.

In addition, extended hours of operation will be featured with a transport network that will eventually be operated between 16 to 24 hours daily. Phase 1 of the project is expected to be operational by 2018 and phase 4 by 2027.

The project has been allocated an amount of R2.4 billion to execute the project for 2012 to 2015. It is funded by the National Department of Transport through the Public Transport Infrastructure System Grant (PTIS). Pedestrian walks and cycle lanes will also be part of the network. The City is doing its best to provide transportation that is also eco-friendly and encouraging citizens to use non-motorised transportation. The transport systems which will include buses, mini/midi buses, railway systems and meter taxis will also play a key role to ensure the system is integrated. Nonmotorised transportation will also form an essential part of the project, with cycle and pedestrian facilities to form an integral part of the project infrastructure.

For more information on the Muvo Smart Card, commuters can contact The Muvo Customer Care Centre on 0800 00 6886.

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costly transport network; a transport system that is environmentally friendly and integrates motorised and non-motorised transportation. This is known as the Integrated Rapid Transport Network (IRPTN).

As the City we would also like to stress the importance of adhering to the rules of the road. Road fatalities continue to be a major concern. Government is steadfast on reducing our road fatalities, which remain unacceptably high at 40 road-related deaths per day. Community Road Safety Councils have been established to identify high accidents areas and implement interventions such as traffic-calming measures like speed humps, traffic circles, visible road signage or traffic lights.

We encourage motorists to buckle up, not to drink and drive, to take breaks when driving long distances and to refrain from speeding. Let the safety message continue to reign for the entire year, Asiphephe!

Clockwise from top: Improvements and programs are well underway in the drive towards a safe, easily accessible, affordable transport network for all of eThekwini’s citizens.

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THE BIG 5 FALSE BAY MUNICIPALITY POSTAL: PO Box 89, Hluhluwe, 3960 • PHYSICAL: 163 Zebra Street, Library Building, Hluhluwe • TEL: 035 562 0040 • FAX: 035 562 0988 • WEB: www.big5falsebay.co.za

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Cllr CC Gumede, Mayor

The Big 5 False Bay Municipality came into being in the year 2000. The Municipality is surrounded by world-renowned game and nature reserves such as St Lucia, Hluhluwe/ Umfolozi and Mkuze and is strategically located along the Lubombo Spatial Development Initiative (LSDI) which is important for driving the local economy.

Access to services remains problematic.

Low education and skills levels limit the participation of the population in the economy.

Two of the priority social issues as seen by the community are the upgrading of existing schools, and the provision of crèches and health facilities.

The local road network is problematic, road infrastructure needs to be upgraded and certain roads need to be constructed.

The lack of electricity supply to a large proportion of residents hampers local economic development. As regards housing, the informal settlement areas are undeveloped and residents lack the most basic services.

Mduku village and Mnqobokasi are regarded as small emerging rural centres in which the introduction of periodic markets would develop them as points for marketing and service transactions, provided access roads are upgraded, among other things.

Local Economy Timber, sugar and pineapples are intensively grown in the area, which produces over 90% of South Africa’s queen pineapples. Other agricultural crops are sugar-cane, sisal, cotton, tomatoes and chillies. Due to traditional settlement patterns and customs, activity is still low in some areas. Improved production can come from sound agricultural management and irrigation.

Tourism Industry

Above: The scenic Hluhluwe area.

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Hluhluwe is considered the hub of tourism in KwaZulu-Natal. The Hluhluwe area has an abundance of top quality accommodation facilities, from peaceful campsites to fivestar game lodges. The roads are all in good condition. Hluhluwe town is a service centre to the surrounding area. The town is named after the thorny rope climber Dalbergia Armata (umHluhluwe in Zulu), which is found among the forest vegetation types in Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve. As tourism forms the economic base, current aims include to: • Increase the number of tourists, their length of stay, and expenditure; • Increase the number and quality of tourist attractions and increase the benefit which flows to residents from tourism by improving training at all levels, particularly in the catering trade, creating a tourism marketing plan; • Improving tourism-related infrastructure and services; • Encouraging joint ventures in which communities play a significant role; • Capitalising on the Pineapple Festival and the Hluhluwe Game Auction; and • Applying for and releasing funding for the promotion of tourism

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Historical and Other Places of Interest Hluhluwe-Imfolozi was established in 1895 and is the oldest game reserve in Africa where Zulu kings such as Dingiswayo and Shaka hunted and put in place the first conservation laws. The areas were previously managed as two separate parks – Hluhluwe (situated in the north) and Imfolozi (in the south) – that were joined into one large game reserve, covering some 96 000ha.

Game viewing is the prime attraction and viewing hides overlook waterholes enabling visitors to see animals at close range. The wide variety of plant life gives rise to a diversity of mammals, birdlife, reptiles and amphibians.

The Big Five – lion, rhino (back and white), elephant, buffalo and leopard are all to be seen, as well as a cheetah, wild dog, giraffe and other species. More than 300 species of birds are found here, including fish eagle, kingfishers, herons, ox-pecker and vultures.

As the home of Operation Rhino in the 1950s and 60s, the Park became world-renowned for its white rhino conservation. Other areas of focus for which it is famed include wilderness trails which originated in Imfolozi in the 1950s.

Apart from game-viewing drives, there are two self-guided auto trails which provide information on both the management and natural history of the reserve.

Thembalethu Craft Village is a communitydriven employment project showcasing Zulu basket-weaving, bead work, woodcarving and other craft used in the daily lives of Zulu people.

Vision To improve the quality of life of local communities through service delivery by providing: • Infrastructure and services; • Equitable social and economic development; • Democracy and governance; and, • Strong environmental ethos in a sustainable manner.

Above: Hluhluwe tour guide and local wildlife.

IMPENDLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POSTAL: Private Bag X512, Impendle, 3227 • PHYSICAL: 21 Masahleni Street, Impendle • TEL: 033 996 0771 • FAX: 033 996 0852 • WEB: www.impendle.local.gov.za

Impendle Municipality is located within the uMgungundlovu District which is regarded as the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.

Impendle is situated on the south-western boundary of the uMgungundlovu District and shares a boundary with the Sisonke District to the south and the KwaSani Local Municipality, which includes towns such as Underberg and Himeville. To the north is the uMngeni Local Municipality – which is closely tied to the Impendle Municipality in terms of agriculture and potential tourism (Midlands Meander) – and to the east is the Msunduzi Local Municipality which is the capital of the province and economic hub of the district. To the west are the District Management Areas of the Drakensberg that fall under the Transfrontier Development Initiative related to the World Heritage Site.

well as the Berg, especially in Winter. Impendle gets snow almost every year and this will be a major attraction for many.

Many tourists visit the area for adventure and sports. Impendle offers access in particular to good fishing, with its many small dams and rivers, and a detailed plan to maximise these assets should be developed. Niche sports such as hawking, hunting and photography also have development potential, while pony trekking and backpacking offer additional opportunities.

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Vision By the year 2017, the Impendle Municipality would have provided the majority of the people and households in Impendle with sustainable access to their social and economic development needs and basic services in a fully integrated manner and within a safe and healthy environment.

Mission Through the integrated development plan and the Batho Pele principles Impendle Municipality will strive for the realisation of the council vision.

Culture and History

Sibusiso Mabaso, Municipal Manager

The majority of people living in Impendle are black South African with very small percentages of other ethnic groups. Most households consist of four people, mostly living in either traditional dwellings or informal settlements.

Attractions

Cllr Simphiwe Mlaba, Chief Whip

Impendle borders on the Ukhahlamba Transfrontier Park which is a World Heritage Site and the Midlands Meander in uMngeni. It encompasses two declared nature reserves, Loteni and Impendle, both managed by Ezimvelo KZN Wildlife. The development of Impendle Game reserve as a tourist destination is a sensitive issue. Many of the species in the reserve are endangered and will not be able to cope with large numbers of tourists and additionally, tourists are likely to have specialised interests in birds, or smaller flora and fauna. Linkages to international birding groups and groups with scientific interest in the local species should be developed, with the option to be accommodated in Boston and Bulwer but to spend time in the reserves under controlled conditions.

Many tourists come to the area for its scenic beauty, which is threatened by uncontrolled and inappropriate development. At the same time, many also visit the area to view wildlife in all its aspects and the DM has a high value in terms of conservation. Impendle is a particularly beautiful area but road access is poor. It could be marketed as a stopping point between Howick and the transfrontier park, as

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JOZINI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POSTAL: Private Bag X28, Jozini, 3969 • PHYSICAL: Circle Street, Bottomtown, Jozini • TEL: 035 572 1292 • FAX: 035 572 1266 • EMAIL: bntuli@jozini.org.za • WEB: www.jozini.org.za

Vision

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A municipality that provides sustainable service delivery, socio-economic development and a better life for all.

Jozini Dam is one of Municipality’s competitive advantages. The dam is a major source of drinking water for people and animals and irrigation for agriculture, and is a catalyst for urban development and economic growth.

It is also a source for renewable energy for sustainable energy supply to Umkhanyakude District economy.

Mission To be professional, effective, efficient and result-orientated municipality that, through integrated effort, continually promotes the social welfare and economic prosperity of all its residents, investors and tourists.

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Geographic & Demographic Background

Cllr BN Mthethwa, Mayor

Jozini Municipality KZ272 is located in northern Kwa-Zulu Natal and has the unique characteristic of being bordered by two countries, The Kingdom of Swaziland and The Republic of Mozambique.

Jozini Municipality covers 32% (3 057km2) of the total area of 13 859 km2 of uMkhanyakude District Municipality.

The area is at liberty of being dominated by the tourism industry and agriculture, with the current population estimated at 204 090 people.

It is estimated that approximately 69% of the land within its jurisdiction belongs to Amakhosi (Ingonyama Trust Board), with the remaining 31% divided between the state and the private sector.

Established in terms of section 12 of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act 117 of 1998 as a Local Municipality, Jozini Municipality is comprised of 20 wards.

GOOD CLIMATE

Jozini Municipality has the one of the best climatic conditions in KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa. This includes the best sunshine (which is conducive for renewable energy generation) and ideal weather conditions for good agricultural activity. It is one of the few areas where you can grow crops year round.

It also provides opportunities for tourism development.

Stakeholder Alignment Cllr BZ Mngomezulu, Deputy Mayor

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District / Local Municipality Umhlosinga Development Agency Makhathini Flats Community Tourism Organisation (CTO); National and Provincial departments; iNgonyama Trust Tourism KwaZulu-Natal Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal Isimangaliso Wetland Park Authority SMMEs and cooperatives

Above: Jozini Dam is the third largest dam in South Africa. It was originally build to irrigate over 80 000ha of farmland on the Makatini Flats, supporting products such as sugarcane, cotton, maize and various subtropical fruits. It is the best tiger fishing destination in South Africa where tiger fish of 5-10 kg are caught regularly now that fish populations in the dam are well established.

Key Economic Sectors and Drivers

Cllr MZ Nyawo, Speaker

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Tourism Agriculture Wholesale and retail Services Financial Social economy (SMMEs and cooperatives)

Competitive Advantages of the Municipality Jozini Local Municipality has a number of competitive advantages which sets it apart from the rest of the country, upon which its development and growth legacy will be sustained on the following: N2, N22 AND R66 AND NATIONAL ROADS

These three national roads are an important infrastructure for public transport and the movement of goods between the three countries.

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Above: KwaZulu-Natal’s remote Makhathini Flats have the potential to produce food in quantities that would make a significant impact on South African and international markets. This area has a high production potential for sugar cane, cotton and wheat as well as a range of vegetables and tropical fruits.

STRATEGIC LOCATION AS A BORDER POST

Jozini Municipality borders two countries important to its economic growth, Swaziland and Mozambique. This location is important in terms of major infrastructure and economic development projects and programmes the two countries have embarked upon in close proximity to our border.

Mozambique government and other SADC countries (Botswana, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and South Africa) have agreed to build one of the largest ports 30km from Kosi Bay, including a urban expansion. This border area is dominated by strategic natural heritage projects (Ndumo and Tembe Elephant Park, Kosi Bay, and other similar natural resources).

LEBOMBO MOUNTAIN RANGE Above: uMkhosi woMhlanga (Reeds Festival) is a very interesting cultural festival only done yearly in the area of Jozini at Ingwavuma to celebrate, promote and encourage young girls to keep themselves virgins until they are ready for marriage. Thousands of women from across Zululand converge, and nearby countries come at Ingwavuma hoping to catch the eye of His Majesty, the Zulu King G.Z. Zulu, were each must carry a reed to the festival. The reed is a symbol of virginity.

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Ubombo mountain range is an important natural heritage feature of the Municipality.

Historians have recently confirmed that the geological formation starts somewhere around Hluhluwe and ends somewhere in Turkey (Europe). These mountain ranges are contrasted by Umhlabuyalingana (meaning a widespread, flat area) starting at the foot of the LeBombo mountain ranges and extending into the ocean. This terrain provides for diverse agricultural practice given its difference weather patterns found within short distances.

LAVUMISA AND PONTA D’ORO BORDER POSTS (AND POSSIBLY CECIL MACK PASS)

Lavumisa and Ponta D’Oro border post are the most strategic borders of Swaziland and Mozambique. It is through these two border posts that millions of people and millions of tons of cargo move between the three countries, linking these countries to South Africa’s premier ports at Richards Bay and Durban Harbours.

Above: The LuBombo Mountains stretch from Hluhluwe in the south of KwaZulu-Natal to Punda Maria in the Limpopo Province. The mountain range dominates most game reserves around Jozini.

CULTURAL HERITAGE

Jozini is one of the richest areas in KwaZuluNatal in terms of cultural heritage. Key cultural heritage legacy features include: • Hlathikulu indigenous forest at Jozini (KwaNyawo Traditional Council); • Late Inkosi Dingane’s Grave at Hlathikulu Forest; and, • His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini’s Palace at Emachobeni, Ingwavuma.

AGRICULTURE POTENTIAL

Jozini Municipality has all the necessary ingredients for massive and diverse agricultural practice, given the climate, soil types and conditions, water availability and stable weather throughout the year. It is the only area in the whole district in which two to three crop cycles can be harvested.

Above: The term ‘Big 5’ refers to five wild animals found in Jozini – namely lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino.

This term was originally used by hunters, but is now used to refer to these wild animals and the context of the experience that tourists can enjoy by visiting their natural habitats and viewing them.

Above: Historical Border Caves along South Africa and Swaziland border. Border Cave, a large overhang in the remote Ingwavuma area under Jozini Municipality, has been occupied by humans for about 190 000 years and is one of only a few archaeological sites in the world with a complete stratigraphic record. Entrance is free. Members of the community take visitors to the cave – which overlooks a 500 metre sheer drop into Swaziland – for a modest guide fee. One and two-day hiking routes in the rugged mountain landscape have been mapped for visitors.

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POSTAL: PO Box 47, Mooi River, 3300 • PHYSICAL: 10 Claughton Terrace, Mooi River• TEL: 031 033 263 1221 • FAX: 033 263 1221 • EMAIL: info@mpofana.gov.za • WEB: www.mpofana.gov.za

Cllr NJ Mpangase-Mchunu, Mayor

“Mpofana Municipality is a pro-active, democratic and accountable municipality committed to social and economic development, provision of efficient, affordable, sustainable and customer-oriented services to its community whilst striving to sustain financial viability.

“By Year 2030, Mpofana will be an economically vibrant and developmental municipality, able to generate employment for all its economically active residents, be an affordable place to inhabit, and with its environmental endowment, be a strong competitor for tourist trade and investment.”

The Mpofana Municipality covers an area of approximately 181 000ha and is divided into four wards. The Mpofana Municipality is centered on the town of Mooi River which is its Central Business District and falls within the uMgungundlovu District Municipality. Mooi River takes its name from the Afrikaans. The early settlers were so impressed by the natural beauty of the river that they called it ‘Mooi’ (pretty). In Zulu however, the river is Mpofana which means a Place of Eland. During the Second Boer War, the town was the scene of minor engagements and a 1 500-bed military hospital was established.

Challenges

Muzi Madlala, Municipal Manager

Cllr Justice S Shabalala, Whip

The centre of the municipality (Mooi River) has over the years seen a decline in economic growth which was largely based on the clothing and textile industry. This growth has been hindered by an increase in the South African economy by China’s investment in the clothing and textile industry and the town has been no exception. With the close of most clothing and textile industries, saw an increase in the unemployment ratio, lack of investment and increased poverty levels. Other challenges include unsustainable human settlement, ineffective human capital due to low levels of literacy and lack of skills development, high prevalence of HIV/AIDS, access to basic services, especially in Ward 2 and 4 of the municipal area.

The municipality has seen a significant decline in population figures comparing the 2001 Census and the recently conducted 2007 Community Survey. This can be attributed to a number of factors ranging from an increase in the HIV/AIDS death-related diseases, high mortality rate, lack of employment opportunities, highly competitive centers within the district and migration amongst other issues. The municipality is granting dependent and the rates turnover to deliver basic services is very limited.

Opportunities

Above: Community participation.

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The Town of Mooi River is strategically located along the national route N3 and is approximately 70km from Pietermaritzburg which is the capital of the KwaZulu-Natal Province. The Mooi River is at the heart of the Midlands Meander and the most interesting attractions being the Linen Loft and Sharrow Weaving. Stretches of the river offer boating facilities whilst the upper reaches are a fly fisherman’s paradise. Further upstream, the

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Mooi River Falls are a marvellous site to watch when the river is in flood. Outside the town, the Craigieburn Dam has camping sites and picnic spots. The predominant occupation in the area is dairying and stock farming. The Mpofana Municipality is home to some of South Africa’s finest stud farms, of which several offer tours to visitors. The king of the local stud farms is Summerhill, which attracts clients from around the world and has won numerous awards. The tourism aspect is further encouraging with the number of tourism-orientated developments in the pipeline. The proposed Spring Grove Dam will further enhance the image of the municipality especially within Rosetta. The Woza Woza tourism and information centre is vital in addressing and promoting tourism related activities. The municipality has expanded the centre with an inclusion of a LAPA to further enhance the entrance into the municipality.

Growth Strategies As per the Mpofana LED Strategic Plan prepared in conjunction with uMgungundlovu District Municipality, in order to increase economic growth, the Mpofana Municipality must seize the opportunities in the agriculture and agro-process sector, nature-based tourism and Box Four Farming with major training and retraining and mentoring opportunities in certain sectors. Special manufacturing and services opportunities, where advantage can be easily built was identified as one of the key areas. The municipality has reviewed the Spatial Development Framework and in the process of completing the Land Use Management System for the next financial year in order to address spatial issues within the municipality. As part of the 2010/2011 IDP, the municipality has recognised a need to develop an Electricity Sector Plan, a Waste and Management Sector Plan and an Infrastructure Plan which would form part of its strategic objectives. The Property Rates Act has been effective as of July 2008 and will help to improve the municipal operations, fund capital projects and go a long way in improving the financial viability of the municipality.

The Municipal Administration On the administration institutional arrangement, three Section 57 positions are filled with the Technical Services Manager position being vacant, but advertised and ready for shortlisting and appointment.

CITY OF UMHLATHUZE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POSTAL: Private Bag X1004, Richards Bay, 3900 • PHYSICAL: 5 Mark Strasse Civic Centre, Richards Bay • TEL: 035 907 5000 • FAX: 035 907 5444 • EMAIL: reg@richemp.org.za • WEB: www.richemp.org.za

The newly formed City of uMhlathuze, incorporating Richards Bay and Empangeni, has for a number of years shown the highest growth rate in the country. As the hub of tourism and industry in Zululand, the City of uMhlathuze offers investors and visitors first class facilities, services and infrastructure.

The City of uMhlathuze is geared for huge expansion with exciting planned developments such as the port expansion, a duty-free Industrial Development Zone, the settlement of large new industries, a golf course estate and waterfront marina. The area is rich in traditions and culture and is renowned for its exquisite natural environment and diverse recreational facilities. Typically Zululand, it is summer all year round! Here you can have the best of both worlds.

prosperous, crime free and clean environment, and to deal with existing backlogs. Certainly one of the most extraordinary cities in the heart of Zululand and South Africa.

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Cllr Elphas Mbatha, Mayor

“The City of uMhlathuze, as a port city, will offer improved quality of life for all its citizens through sustainable development. It will be a renowned centre for Trade, Tourism and Nature-Lovers, Coastal Recreation, Commerce, Industry, Forestry, and Agriculture”.

Mission To develop uMhlathuze as the industrial, commercial and administrative centre within the natural beauty of the region, providing a range of efficient municipal services thereby ensuring economic development, dynamic investment growth and an improvement in the quality of life for all.

Message from Mayor Elphas Mbatha

Cllr N Gumbi, Deputy Mayor

Cllr MS Mnqayi, Speaker

I am very proud to be the Mayor of the City of uMhlathuze. The towns and suburbs serving the City, i.e. Richards Bay, Empangeni, eSikhaleni, Ngwelezane, eNseleni, Felixton and Vulindlela complement one another and provide an attractive area for traders and investors. Our City is home of pioneering industry, boasting world-class smelters and the world’s largest export coal terminal.

The City has an impressive portfolio of support industries such as manufacturing (e.g. paper and printing, basic iron and steel, food, beverages and tobacco products).

Intensified agricultural production has led to the development of numerous agro-processing industries with crops such as citrus and subtropical fruits and vegetables.

The City of uMhlathuze also provides an ideal opportunity for the exploration of lakes, lagoons, swamps, mangrove forests, high coastal dunes, barrier and coral reefs and pristine wilderness.

Tourism is flourishing since hosting of the World Cup and the City was extremely proud and grateful of the opportunity to provide a world-class base camp to the Nigerian Super Eagles for the duration of this spectacular event. The City’s commercial and industrial development is a bonus for the sophisticated holidaymaker.

Council has a common focus to work for the good of the City and its residents in ensuring a

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From top right: Yachts in the Small Craft Harbor; Richards Bay Amphitheatre; Pelicans Island; Small Craft Harbor; Alkantstrand; Empangeni arts and crafts; Elephants can be seen on local game drives.

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NEWCASTLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

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POSTAL: Private Bag X6621, Newcastle, 2940 • PHYSICAL: 37 Murchison Street, Newcastle • TEL: 034 328 7600 • FAX: 034 312 1570 • WEB: www.newcastle.gov.za

Cllr Afzul Rehman, Mayor

Cllr RN Mdluli Deputy Mayor

Newcastle Municipality Goes Paperless

Paperless Era

In response to COP17 resolutions at its conference held in Durban, the Newcastle Local Municipality has taken a step towards actively reducing its carbon footprint for the sake of a greener environment and has won the Best Innovative Infrastructure in the KZN Municipal Excellence Awards hosted by the MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Ms Nomusa Dube.

The Newcastle Municipality foresees much greater benefits through this paperless venture.

The project has been rolled out successfully for the Council agendas. The next phases will see an organisational rollout that will include Bid Committees, workshops, internal training, internal and community newsletters, other municipal general meetings, etc. The possibilities are endless and the Newcastle Municipality is fast becoming the country’s model for technological innovations. Electronic governance (e-governance) and electronic government (e-government) are the future, electronic administration (e-administration) is only one dimension of e-governance; the municipality will endeavour to introduce the other three dimensions of e-governance which are e-services, e-participation and e-commerce.

Information and communication technology can be utilised to transform the management and administrative functions in an organisation.

The Newcastle Municipality terms this transformation e-administration (electronic administration) which is a concept that will be implemented incrementally over the next five to ten years. It is from this concept that the Municipality introduced paperless means of agendas and minutes, sometimes called e-agendas and e-minutes. E-administration is just one of the four dimensions of e-governance that will be implemented by the Newcastle Municipality to bridge the much critical digital divide in our society whilst improving accessibility, transparency, service delivery and accountability.

The need to go paperless was apparent to both the political and administrative leadership of the Municipality. The administration was left with the challenge of ensuring a successful implementation which required undergoing a series of technology reviews.

FlippingBook Publisher Methodology The FlippingBook Publisher is an application the Municipality used to present agendas in a user-friendly publication created from the portable document format (PDF), Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. The agenda would then be generated and deployed to the Municipality’s online File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site; as well as on the offline CD and flash drive. The agenda would be accessible to all recipients via a link delivered by email or a CD delivered by a municipal messenger.

The challenge with FlippingBook Publisher became that even though it allowed for agendas to be electronically accessible, the Municipality still incurred delivery costs for recipients that required compact disks (CDs).

By deploying agendas on the physical FTP server, the Municipality also incurred an added technical cost of server capacity, as well as increased network traffic. The download speed during the meetings was extremely slow due to the increased network traffic. Even though the FlippingBook allowed the Municipality to implement the electronic agenda requirement, certain objectives were compromised. The methodology was tested at a few Executive Committee meetings, a sample large enough for the Municipality to decide against any further project rollout.

Dropbox Methodology We live in the information age and this made it easy for the Municipality to find an alternative agenda deployment methodology. Information sharing and easy access to information were the central reason for the development of Dropbox. Dropbox is the ideal solution for

Pre-Paperless Costing

Cllr MF Zikhali, Speaker

The first iteration in the implementation of the project includes reducing paper and printing costs related to the production of Executive Committee, Portfolio Committees and Council agendas. The municipality was paying approximately R1 356 827.50 per month and for the period in office for councillors (five years), the Municipality would be spending approximately a total of R81 409 650 for the production of agendas, excluding delivery costs.

This excludes provisions for special meetings.

Above: Cllr Afzul Rehman (Mayor), receiving awards from MEC Ms Nomusa Dube and MEC Ravi Pillay.

Mr K Masange, Municipal Manager

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Post-Paperless Costing Comparing the agenda production costs after the Dropbox deployment is not a tedious task.

The Municipality firstly had to ensure that all councillors were afforded the necessary tools that will enable them to access agendas and minutes. Through leasing agreements with service providers, all councillors were given a choice between laptops and iPad tablets.

These assets belong to the Municipality and are allocated to councillors to ensure that they are able to perform their legislated functions.

The Municipality is paying R23 340 per month including Internet data access and that means after the five years in office, the Municipality would have spent a meagre R1 400 400. The Newcastle Municipality will continue using innovative e-government strategies to support operations, engage citizens, and provide government services and the Municipality commits to be a model city in the technological arena, asserts Cllr AF Rehman, Mayor of Newcastle.

Newcastle Municipality Declared the Second Greenest Municipality in SA Newcastle Municipality was selected by the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs to represent the Amajuba District at the provincial leg of the Greenest Municipality Competition (GMC) 2010/2011 in the province.

Out of a total of 59 participating municipalities,

Newcastle took the first place thereby declared the Greenest Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal.

Newcastle Municipality also took first place in the provincial leg of the GMC 2011/2012 and represented the province at a national level for the national leg of the GMC 2011/2012.

Newcastle then represented the province of KwaZulu-Natal in the national leg of the competition. The Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Ms Rejoice Mabudafhasi, announced the winners at a function held in Kempton Park on 20 November 2012. Newcastle Municipality was placed second in the National GMC 2010/2011 competition, collecting R3 000 000.

The Greenest Municipality Competition takes a holistic approach to a sustainable and healthy environment with specific focus on global warming. The evaluation covered a wide range of issues namely: • Cleanliness of the town and townships • Cleanliness of the bus and taxi rank • Landscaping • Tree planting • Beautification • Institutional arrangements • Water quality • Waste water quality • Greening initiatives • Community participation • Energy-saving initiatives • Renewable energy • Waste disposal operations

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the Municipality because it offers a free two Gigabytes (GB) storage for each recipient, file synchronisation between computers (laptop, desktop, tablet etc), collaboration and file-sharing. The usage of Dropbox meant that the extra costs of a rollout that were introduced by the FlippingBook Publisher application were annihilated. The two methodologies are actually incomparable because one is a publishing application and the other is a file sharing and storage client. Dropbox is a way to distribute the electronic publications to all authorized recipients. The agenda items are received in an electronic format thus eliminating the need for the FlippingBook Publisher; agenda items are shared directly from a local machine to all invited recipients.

This achievement would not have been possible without the participation and support of the waste management, parks and cemeteries, electrical, uThukela, culture and amenities sections, as well as the support of our political leadership and management. The contribution made by private industry such as SA Calcium Carbide for the gas to energy initiatives, Sen Li Da for their recycling initiatives and local recyclers must also be recognised.

Community awareness campaigns through school initiatives and ward clean-up campaigns (Annual Greenest Ward Competition) are amongst a few that the Municipality facilitates on a regular basis.

Above: from left: Mr N Swanepoel, Ms T Kelly, Mr K Masange, Cllr NP Kunene, Mr P Msane, Mayor AF Rehman and Mr MP Sithole.

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UMZIMKHULU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POSTAL: PO Box 53, UMzimkhulu, 3297 • PHYSICAL: 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu • TEL: 039 259 5300/5000 • FAX: 039 259 0223 • WEB: www.umzimkhululm.gov.za

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Service Delivery and Operation Sukuma Sakhe

Cllr MB Mpabanga, Mayor

Cllr Khaya Thobela, Speaker

Mr Zweliphantsi Sikhosana, Municipal Manager

Mr Zolani Cezu, Chief Finance Officer

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Kwa-Zulu Natal is popular for its level of service delivery in South Africa and the Premier of KZN, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has given birth to a popular programme that has touched the hearts of our communities.

Through this programme, known as Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS), communities have to sit once a week in a gathering called the War Room. All government departments have to attend these War Room meetings to make sure that government goes to people, rather than people going to government. In these War Rooms, communities bring forward all sorts of challenges so that solutions can be provided across one platform, and in order for the co-ordinators to consolidate one detailed report that will be disseminated to relevant government departments or role players.

Forums such as Youth Ambassadors, Ward Committees, Sport Councils, Youth Councils, Women Forum, Men’s Forum, Senior Citizen’s Forums, Community Policing Forums (CPF), Community Development Workers (CDW), all NGO’s, Forum of People living with Disability, Council of Churches and Farmers’ Association are all existing and vibrant within Umzimkhulu Municipality. These forums are also participating in these War Rooms.

The co-ordinators and chairpersons of these War Rooms are employees from government departments.

Operation Sukuma Sakhe falls under the Municipal Community and Social Service Department which is managed by Ms James.

The Municipality has now employed an officer, Mr Sikhumbuzo Sethuntsa, who is responsible for the programme. Deployed Portfolio Head Cllr Cira has racked up a number of achievements in this programme, while Ward Councillors are political champions of all War Rooms in their respective wards.

The reality is that Umzimkhulu Municipality is a rural dominated municipality, hence it is vast. These War Rooms have become pillars of defining service delivery in Umzimkhulu.

Mrs Mahlobo, Sisonke District Manager of Sport and Recreation, has also been deployed to monitor and manage OSS within the Sisonke District, while MEC Pillay is provincial champion for this programme.

As a chairperson of a local Stakeholder’s Forum and as a chairperson of a Local AIDS Forum, the Mayor of Umzimkhulu, Cllr Mpabanga, has a history of holding participants accountable in these prestigious gatherings. In these seatings, the Honourable Mayor of Umzimkhulu Municipality reminds and advises the gathering about the importance of Inter-Governmental Relations (IGR).

The community of Umzimkhulu is thus advised to make use of Operation Sukuma Sakhe by attending all War Rooms. The reality is that communities will consistently interact with their leaders with the purpose of identifying and agreeing on progressive interventions.

Once OSS principles are implemented

by Municipality to the best of its ability, Umzimkhulu will never be the same again.

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Youth Summit 2012 In line with the requirement of the Municipal Systems Act – that municipalities must be developmental in improving the quality of the lives of their citizens and empower previously disadvantaged groups, Umzimkhulu Municipality identified the need to hold a summit for the area’s young people. It is during this gathering that thorny issues that directly and indirectly impact on the development of future leaders were identified, agreed upon and the ideal way forward carefully crafted.

The summit was organised by Umzimkhulu Municipality through the municipal Special Programmes Unit (SPU) led by Mr Nkonyana under the Community & Social Services Department, which is managed by Ms James.

The forever active Intalo Development Agency based in Umzimkhulu played a huge role in organising this prestigious event. Hence Umzimkhulu is popular for its strategic forums within its community and delegates were from these forums. Various stakeholders such as NYDA, Vodacom, Standard Bank, Local NGOs, Spousal Office (from the Premier’s Office) and various government departments attended and also presented at the summit.

This historical gathering was facilitated by Ms Khululiwe Damoyi. Dr Seth Mazibuko delivered a powerful motivation to the attendees and also co-facilitated the commissions. During this two-day summit, two of Umzimkhulu young Pastors, Ps Vuyani Dlamini and Ps Mthandeni Ngcongo, proved that through Christ there is indeed life. Young people were showered with energetic and empowering sermons, full of promise and hope.

In her welcoming address, the SPU Portfolio Head, Cllr Swaartbooi, applauded the delegates for attending in numbers. She also commended the stakeholders and government department for shelving other programmes and honouring such a long overdue gathering with the purpose of adding more value towards the Municipality’s quest to ensure the development of the young people of Umzimkhulu. Cllr Swaartbooi outlined the Municipality’s commitment to ensuring the capacitation, development and integration of young people’s issues into the mainstream initiatives of the Municipality.

In outlining the purpose of the summit, Ms James started by stating the Municipality’s commitment to ensuring the empowerment and development of young people, and the inclusion of programmes that are specific to youth development initiatives within the Municipality’s programmes. She highlighted the fact that the summit was the Municipality’s way of commemorating the June 16th uprising, whilst others were commemorating this day by gathering at stadiums. Ms James proudly declared that it was the time for Umzimkhulu to go back to the drawing board and to listen to what Umzimkhulu’s young people desire for their futures. She encouraged young people to participate fully and to feel free to comment, ask and discuss issues that were put on the table.

In closing, she openly thanked all the stakeholders, attendees and facilitators.

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From left to right: Upcoming mall of Umzimkhulu; Potential tenants of the upcoming Umzimkhulu mall; One of the dams built by Umzimkhulu Municipality in the villages; Some of the products of Umzimkhulu crafters; One of the tourism destinations of Umzimkhulu Municipality, Emmaus Mission; Forestry is one of the leading LED Programmes in Umzimkhulu.

In his message of support, the Speaker for Umzimkhulu Municipality, Cllr Khaya Thobela, congratulated the municipal department of Community & Social Services, together with its standing committee, on organising such an empowering summit. He further invited both the undivided attention and discipline of young people into the planned programmes of the two-day summit, in order for the objectives of the summit to be met. In his closing message, Cllr Thobela called upon all councillors to ensure that resolutions of the summit are well communicated to other people in the wards and to the Council.

Participants raised various expectations from the summit, these ranged from: the staunch need to know more about available opportunities both educational as well as vocational / work opportunities; skills development; entrepreneurial and business development opportunities and empowerment avenues to share lessons from the summit with other young people. Various approaches to ensure the maximum participation of delegates were utilised, varying from open discussions and motivations to discussions within the commissions. To enable every participant in the summit to participate and to ensure that their views were received, the following commissions were formulated: • Commission on Youth Policy and Programme; • Commission on Youth in Agriculture; • Commission on Education; and, • Commission on Entrepreneurship.

Delegates of similar locality were encouraged to attend different commissions so as to maximise opportunities of gathering and noting information from all the commissions. Three objectives of the youth into the commissions were as follows:

• Identify the issues or challenges that they have encountered in relation to the commission that they were in; • Providing a solution as to how they previously resolved the problems; • Indicating how best these challenges could be dealt with, and by which stakeholders within the system.

Eventually, the following become the resolutions of Umzimkhulu 2012 Youth Summit: • Arrange a Youth Policy Conference to outline youth policy issues for young people; • Establish a database of young people of Umzimkhulu and analyse their various situations; • Mobilise young people to participate in IDP processes; • Facilitate the formation of the Youth in Agriculture and Rural Development (YARD) structure and establish a task team to facilitate the implementation of this structure; • Ensure research and development to inform relevant crop production; • Approach landowners and Traditional Leaders to avail land that is not utilised for crop production; • Capacitate Youth Councils and Youth Ambassadors to be well versed in what they are expected to deliver on; • Facilitate the development of youth business support services; • Ensure the establishment of recreation facilities in wards / villages; • Set aside business opportunities for young people; and, • Government departments to disseminate information at ward level in consultation with the local municipality.

The political leadership of Umzimkhulu Municipality by Hnr Cllr Mayor Mpabanga

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and Municipal Manager Mr Sikhosana should be applauded for creating an forum for the first time where the youth could talk, share issues pertaining to development and learn from one another how to network.

Presidential Visit One of the things that negatively impacts on the fulfilment of service delivery by the Municipality is relevant financial muscle. There are number of programmes and projects Umzimkhulu Municipality has wanted to execute but financial implications have defeated plans.

The community of KwaZulu-Natal, particularly of Umzimkhulu in the Sisonke District, has been blessed and honoured by a presidential visit. Throughout the visit, the President of South African, His Excellency Hnr G Zuma, monitored and evaluated programmes that seek to take Umzimkhulu to another level.

This monitoring and evaluating programme is popularly known as the Siyahlola Programme.

Education is priority number one of the current government, and the President also conducted an official launch of one of the best built schools in Umzimkhule, Mlozana JSS – KwaMeyi. Mlozana JSS is led by Principal Ndamase and has a vibrant SGB and progressive internal structures. This school is one of the most rural infrustactural developments this municipality has seen.

Leading both the national and provincial cabinet, President Zuma went to Ibisi Stadium where he addressed the community that attended in their totality. Before the address by the President of the Republic of South Africa, different government departments rendered their services as usual.

In his message, the President commended the community of Umzimkhulu for their efforts in looking after government properties.

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Aganang Blouberg Lepelle-Nkumpi Molemole Polokwane Mopani District Ba-Phalaborwa Greater Giyani Greater Letaba Greater Tzaneen Maruleng Sekhukhune District Elias Motsoaledi Ephraim Mogale Fetakgomo Greater Tubatse Makhudutamaga Vhembe District Makhado Musina Mutale Thulamela Waterberg District Bela-Bela Lephalale Modimolle Mogalakwena Mookgophong Thabazimbi

Limpopo, South Africa’s northern-most province, borders onto Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Botswana. It also borders Mpumalanga, Gauteng and North West provinces. Named after the Limpopo River that flows along its northern border, it is a region of contrasts, from true bushveld country to majestic mountains, primeval indigenous forests, unspoilt wilderness and patchworks of farmland. In the eastern region lies the northern half of the magnificent Kruger National Park.

Limpopo ranks fifth in South Africa in both surface area and population, covering an area of 123 910km2 and being home to a population of approximately 5,4 million. The capital is Polokwane. Other major cities and towns include Bela-Bela, Lephalale, Louis Trichardt (Makhado), Musina, Thabazimbi and Tzaneen.

Mining is the primary driver of economic activity. Limpopo is rich in mineral deposits, including platinumgroup metals, iron ore, chromium, high and middle-grading coking coal, diamonds, antimony, phosphate and copper, as well as mineral reserves such as gold, emeralds, scheelite, magnetite, vermiculite, silicon and mica. The province is a typical developing area, exporting primary products and importing manufactured goods and services.

The climatic conditions in the province allow for double harvesting seasons, which results in it being the largest producer of various crops in the agricultural market. Sunflowers, cotton, maize and peanuts are cultivated in the Bela-Bela-Modimolle area. Bananas, litchis, pineapples, mangoes and pawpaws, as well as a variety of nuts, are grown in the Tzaneen and Makhado areas. Extensive tea and coffee plantations create many employment opportunities in the Tzaneen area. The bushveld is cattle country, where controlled hunting is often combined with ranching.

Limpopo is divided into five district municipalities which are further subdivided into 25 local municipalities.

SOURCES: South Africa Yearbook 2011/12, published by the Government Communication and Information System http://www.southafrica.info

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CAPRICORN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC35)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 4100, Polokwane, 0700 • PHYSICAL: 41 Biccard Street, Polokwane • TEL: 015 294 1022 • FAX: 015 291 4297 • EMAIL: info@cdm.org.za • WEB: www.cdm.org.za

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RAMOKGOPA AGANANG

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MOLEMOLE MAKGWARENG POLOKWANE (PIETERSBURG) POLOKWANE LEPELENKUMPI ZEBEDIELA

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 21,705km² • Description: Capricorn District Municipality falls under the Limpopo Province, located on the northern side of South Africa. It is a “Capricorn region”, which is predominantly rural in nature. It consists of the following five local municipalities: Aganang, Blouberg, Lepelle-Nkumpi, Molemole and Polokwane. Limpopo’s capital, Polokwane, lies in the heart of the Capricorn region. The district has an internal airport and is linked to Gauteng by one of the best stretches of the N1 in South Africa. Capricorn is situated as a stopover between Gauteng and the northern areas of Limpopo and between the north western areas and the Kruger National Park. It forms a gateway to Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. It has the third largest district economy in Limpopo Province, offering diverse local economic development opportunities in different sectors such as tourism, agriculture, mining and manufacturing.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 18, DA 2, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mr Makgabo Mapoulo • Other Members of Council: Nakedi Lekganyane (Speaker), Patrick Baloyi (Chief Whip), Calvin Masoga (LED), Gabriel Dandane (Finance), Gloria Tsheola (Corporate Services) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Ngoako Molokomme • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Templeton Phogole • Communications Officer: Jabu Masondo • Other Senior Management: Klass Madisha (Acting Senior Manager: Infrastructure), Isaac Motsuki (Senior Manager: Community Services), Ike Tjebane (Acting Senior Manager: Corporate Services and Executive Management), Adelaide Monyepao (Senior Manager: Strategy, Planning and Economic Development) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 71.99 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 86.85 • Green Drop Score 2011: 46.3 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • In local, regional and national newspapers; on regional and community radio stations; and on the website: www. cdm.gov.za. Enquiries can be made with the Supply Chain Management Office on 015 294 1000.

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AGANANG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM352)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 990, Juno, 0748 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Gilead & Knobel Hospital Roads, Moletjie Ceres Village, Koloti • TEL: 015 295 1400 • FAX: 015 295 1447/1401 • EMAIL: admin@aganang.gov.za • WEB: www.aganang.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,881km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 32, COPE 2, ACDP 1, DA 1, UDM 1 • Mayor: Ms Maria Mokobodi ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Ramakuntwane Selepe • Communications Officer: Malesela Maubane • Other Senior Management: Malesela Maubane (Municipal Spokesperson), Ramakuntwane Selepe (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Adverse audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion *GCIS LM

BLOUBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM351)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 1593, Senwabaranwa, 0790 • PHYSICAL: 2nd Building Mogwadi, Senwabaranwa Road, Senwabaranwa • TEL: 015 505 7100 • FAX: 015 505 0296 • EMAIL: info@blouberg.gov.za • WEB: www.blouberg.gov.za 116

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 9,248km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 37, DA 2, ACDP 1, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mr Seriti Sekgoloane ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Kenny Machovani (Acting) • Communications Officer: Ms Nonhlanhla Mashele • Other Senior Management: Kenny Machovani (Acting Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion *GCIS LEPELLE-NKUMPI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM355)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X07, Chuenespoort, 0745 • PHYSICAL: 170 BA Lebowakgomo, Chuenespoort • TEL: 015 633 4500 • FAX: 015 633 6896 • EMAIL: maketu.ramaphakela@lepelle-nkumpi.gov.za • WEB: www.lepelle-nkumpi. gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,463km² • Population: 241 414 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 47, COPE 4, DA 2, ACDP 1, AZAPO 1, INDEPENDENT 1 • Mayor: Ms Veronica Phaahla • Other Members of Council: F M Mohlatlole (Portfolio Head: Roads and Transport), P P Nchabeleng (Portfolio Head: Health and Social Development), M M Ramokolo (Portfolio Head: Housing and Electricity), M J Sehlapelo (Portfolio Head: Corporate Services), L L Ramoshaba (Portfolio Head: Sports, Arts and Culture, and Community Services) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr F Ramaphakela • Chief Financial Officer: Ms M N Masemola (Acting) • Communications Officer: Ms M Maubane • LED Officer: Mr J Mokoena AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • On website: www.lepelle-nkumpi.co.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Grootfontein Project (irrigation schemes); Dithabaneng Bakery; Mphahlele Self Help Bakery; Mkgoathane Poultry Project; Mafefe Bakery and Catering; Hlakano Bakery; and Tongoane Poultry Project. • Key Investment Opportunities: The tourism attraction at Mafefe Ga-Mampa village; the agricultural sector – irrigation schemes and Zebediela Citrus Estate; mining opportunities – Lonmin Mine, Klipspringer Mine and other prospects are underway; and manufacturing, wholesale and retail sectors.

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MOLEMOLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM353)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X44, Mogwadi, 0715 • PHYSICAL: 303 Church Street, Mogwadi • TEL: 015 501 0243 • FAX: 015 501 0419 • EMAIL: info@ molemole.gov.za • WEB: www.molemole.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,347km² • Population: 109 445 • Description: Molemole Local Municipality is bordered to the south by Polokwane Municipality, to the north west by Blouberg Municipality, to the south east by Greater Letaba Municipality and to the north by Makhado Municipality. Molemole Municipality forms part of the five municipalities that make up Capricorn District Municipality, which also includes Blouberg, Aganang, Lepelle-Nkumpi and Polokwane. One national road, the N1, crosses through the municipal area, linking Molemole with Zimbabwe to the north. The provincial road P94/1 (R521) passes through the municipality and links Molemole to Botswana on the western side. Molemole Municipality comprises of 37 settlements, which are located within 13 wards. Molemole is predominantly rural and has two towns: Mogwadi and Morabeng. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, mining, finance, insurance, real estate and business services, community and personal services, wholesale and retail.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 24, ACDP 1, COPE 1, DA 1 • Mayor: Ms Paulinah Makgatho • Other Members of Council: P Rakubu (Chief Whip), L Moabelo (Speaker), E Paya (Chairperson: Finance), R Moseamo (Chairperson: Technical Services), D Pakgadi (Chairperson: Corporate Services), A Phihlela (Chairperson: Community Services) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr David Nkoana • Chief Financial Officer: Mr K E Moloko • Communications Officer: Ms Morongwa Pholoba • LED Officer: Mr N Keetse • Other Senior Management: M H Madibana (Corporate Services), D Masipa (Technical Services), M Moabelo (Community Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Advertised in the national and regional newspapers and on the municipal website: www.molemole.gov.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Implementation of projects, capacity development, skills transfer and career exhibitions; training and incubation programme for SMMEs; internship programme for agriculture graduates; develop brochure and DVD on investment opportunities in the municipality; operationalisation of Motumo Trading Post; establishment of detergent factory; establishment of an agri-hub; and establishment of livestock farming and a feedlot. • Key Investment Opportunities: Mogwadi Shopping Complex, mining opportunities (granite and quarry), tourism and eco-tourism, and agriculture (mixed farming).

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POLOKWANE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM354)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 111, Polokwane, 0700 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Landros Marais & Bodenstein Streets, Polokwane • TEL: 015 290 2000 • FAX: 015 290 2106 • WEB: www.polokwane.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,766km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 60, DA 10, COPE 3, ACDP 1, AZAPO 1, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Mr Freddy Greaver ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Sam Mabotja (Acting) • Communications Officer: Mr Simon Mokoatedi • Other Senior Management: Sam Mabotja (Acting Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 86.52 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 92.61 • Green Drop Score 2011: 67.2 *GCIS DM

MOPANI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC33)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X9687, Giyani, 0826 • PHYSICAL: Giyani Main Road, Government Buildings, Giyani • TEL: 015 811 6300 • FAX: 015 812 4302 • EMAIL: tim@mopani.gov.za • WEB: www.mopani.gov.za

Province. It is situated in the north eastern part of Mopani, just less than 1km from the Kruger National Park border. It includes the towns of Phalaborwa, Namakgale, Lulekani and Gravelotte and is surrounded by the five Traditional Authorities of Makhushane, Majeje, Mashishimale, Maseke and Seloane. 95% of the population resides within a 15km radius of Phalaborwa Town. It is 220km from Polokwane and Nelspruit and serves as a central gateway to the Greater Limpopo Trans-Frontier Park through the Giriyondo Border. It is an entry and exit point to the Mozambican side of the Xai-Xai beaches. The area has vast tourism and manufacturing investment opportunities.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 29, DA 4, COPE 2, IRASA 1 • Mayor: Ms Anna Sono ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Setimela Seashe • Communications Officer: Elliot Ramachela • Other Senior Management: Elliot Ramachela (Municipal Spokesperson), Khumbuzo Ntshavheni (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Municipal website and local newspapers (Voice, Herald and Sowetan).

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GREATER GIYANI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM331)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X9559, Giyani, 0826 • PHYSICAL: BA 59/2 Giyani Main Road, Opposite Nkensani Hospital, Giyani • TEL: 015 811 5500 • FAX: 015 812 2068 • WEB: www.greatergiyani.gov.za GIYANI GREATER LETABA GA-MODJADJI

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,172km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 50, INDEPENDENT 3, XP 3, DA 2, ACDP 1, UDM 1 • Mayor: Pat Hlungwani ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Gezani Masingi • Communications Officer: Mr Nyangani Mdaka • Other Senior Management: Gezani Masingi (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion *GCIS

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 20,011km² • Population: 1 068 569 • Description: Mopani District Municipality is a Category C municipality located within the north eastern quadrant of the Limpopo Province. It consists of five local municipalities: Ba-Phalaborwa, Greater Giyani, Greater Letaba, Greater Tzaneen and Maruleng, and the District Management Area. It is bordered in the east by Mozambique, in the north

by Zimbabwe and Vhembe District Municipality, in the south by Mpumalanga Province through Ehlanzeni District Municipality, in the west by Capricorn and Vhembe DM and in the south west by Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality. The main towns are Tzaneen, Hoedspruit, Giyani, Phalaborwa and Modjadjiskoolf. The seat of Mopani is Giyani and the district is part of the Great Limpopo Trans-Frontier Park. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, forestry and mining.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 17, COPE 1, DA 1, XP 1 • Mayor: Mr Joshua Matlou • Other Members of Council: N V Mathonsi (Speaker), O J Mushwana (Chief Whip) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Masiye Mankabidi • Chief Financial Officer: M Mankabidi • Communications Officer: Nkchesani Mavanda • LED Officer: D Nkoane • Other Senior Management: I Moakamela (Corporate Services), T Nemugumoni (Community Services), M Tsebe (Planning and Development), M Machubeni (Engineering Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 79.21 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 63.87 • Green Drop Score 2011: 51.6 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Contact the Procurement Office on 015 811 6300.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Support to SMME’s for shows and exhibitions, Moshupatsela Secondary Agricultural Cooperative, and partnership with Trivandrum District Municipality (India). • Key Investment Opportunities: Sapacoe Tea Estate, Mokwakwaila Village - Urban Development Plan, Kgapane Shopping Complex, and Muyexe - Rural Development Plan.

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BA-PHALABORWA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM3344)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X01020, Phalaborwa, 1390 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Nelson Mandela Drive & Selati Road, Phalaborwa • TEL: 015 780 6300 • FAX: 015 781 0726 • WEB: www.ba-phalaborwa.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 7,462km² • Description: Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality is a Category B municipality found in the Mopani District in the Limpopo 118

GREATER LETABA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM332)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 36, Modjadjiskloof, 0835 • PHYSICAL: Civic Centre, 44 Botha Street, Modjadjiskloof • TEL: 015 309 9246/9248 • FAX: 015 309 9419 • EMAIL: mkansith@glm.gov.za • WEB: www.greaterletaba.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,891km² • Population: 247 736 • Description: Greater Letaba Local Municipality is characterised by contrasts such as varied topography, population densities (low in the south, relatively dense in the north east), and prolific vegetation in the south (timber) and sparse vegetation in the north (bushveld). The availability of natural resources such as dams, tourism attractions, nature reserves and proximity to intensive economic activities creates opportunities for economic spin-offs. The “gates” to the municipal area are considered to be Sekgopo in the west, Modjadjiskloof in the south, Mamaila Kolobetona in the north and Makgakgapatse in the east. GLM incorporates the proclaimed towns of Modjadjiskloof and Ga-Kgapane, situated in the south of the municipal area, and Senwamokgope towards the north west of the area. There are also 129 rural villages within the municipal area. The population in Greater Letaba municipal area calculates to 131 people per km². Approximately 59 539 households live in the area with an average household size of 4.2, which is smaller than the district average of 4.4. The household size has grown from 4.1 in 2001 to 4.2 in 2008, with the district household being stagnant. However, this scenario does not mean that the population in the district has not increased, but that there has been a parallel growth between the population and household size. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture and tourism.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 51, COPE 4, DA 1, ACDP 1 • Mayor: Mr Godfrey Modjadji • Other Members of Council: Rosinah Ramalatso (Speaker), Corporal Masutha (Chief Whip) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Thomas Mkansi • Chief Financial Officer: Thomas Mkansi • Communications Officer: Lovers Maenetje • LED Officer: Mr Eric Rabalela • Other Senior Management: Lovers Maenetje (Municipal Spokesperson), Richard Shilenge (Corporate Services), Rhandzu Shipalana (Infrastructure Indep), Obed Sewape (Community Services), Ngoako Lebepe (Mayor’s Office) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Adverse audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Newspaper adverts in the Sowetan, Letaba Herald, and Bulletin; and website: www.greaterletaba.gov.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Construction of road paving projects. • Key Investment Opportunities: Development of a shopping complex or a mall, and development of a big residential area.

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GREATER TZANEEN LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM333)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 24, Tzaneen, 0850 • PHYSICAL: 1 Agatha

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,243km² • Population: 383 711 • Description: Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality is situated in the eastern quadrant of the Limpopo Province within the Mopani District Municipality area of jurisdiction. It is bordered by Polokwane to the west, Greater Letaba to the north, Ba-Phalaborwa and Maruleng to the east and Lepelle-Nkumpi to the south. It contains 125 rural villages, with almost 80% of households residing in these villages. The area encompasses the main towns of Tzaneen, Nkowankowa, Lenyenye, Letsitele and Haenertsburg. The Phalaborwa SDI transverses the area, while one of the major road links between Gauteng and the Kruger National Park also passes through the area. It is characterised by extensive and intensive farming activities and considerable untapped tourism potential. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, retail and tourism.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 59, DA 5, COPE 2, APC 1, ACDP 1 • Mayor: Mrs Dikeledi Mmetle • Other Members of Council: Napoleon Mboweni (Chief Whip), Phetole Machete (Speaker) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Masiye Mankabidi • Chief Financial Officer: Norah Leon • Communications Officer: Thulani Twala • LED Officer: Mr Freddy Rammalo • Other Senior Management: Pierre van den Heever (Director: Electrical Engineering), Dikeledi Makoti (Director: Engineering Services), Thulani Twala (Acting Director: Corporate Services), Mgama Mathye (Acting Director: Planning and Economic Development), Maggy Machumele (Acting Director: Community Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Notices of tenders are published in the Letaba Herald and Bulletin newspapers, and on the website and council noticeboards.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Cooperatives support and marketing in arts and craft sector; small business support centre and advice; and tourism promotion and funding. • Key Investment Opportunities: Retail development, small-scale commercial airport, and Makgoba tree plantation.

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MARULENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM335)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 627, Hoedspruit, 1380 • PHYSICAL: 64 Springbok Street, Hoedspruit • TEL: 015 793 2409 • FAX: 015 793 2341 • WEB: www.maruleng.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,244km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 19, PAC 3, COPE 2, DA 2, APC 1 • Mayor: Pule Mafologelo ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Refilwe Ramothwala • Communications Officer: Mr John Seokoma • Other Senior Management: Refilwe Ramothwala (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings *GCIS DM

SEKHUKHUNE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC47)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X8611, Groblersdal, 0470 • PHYSICAL: 3 West Street, Groblersdal • TEL: 013 262 7300/1/2 • FAX: 013 262 3688 • EMAIL: sekinfo@sekhukhune.gov.za • WEB: www.sekhukhune.gov.za FETAKGOMO

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GREATER TUBATSE MAKHUDUTHAMAGA EPHRAIM MOGALE MARBLE HALL

GROBLERSDAL

ELIAS MOTSOALEDI

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 13,528km² • Description: Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality is a Category C municipality and is located in the Limpopo Province, the northern-most part of South Africa. The district lies in the south eastern part of the province and is comprised of five local municipalities: Elias Motsoaledi, Ephraim Mogale, Fetakgomo, Makhuduthamaga and Tubatse. The main urban centres are Groblersdal, Marble Hall, Burgersfort, Jane Furse, Ohrigstad Steelpoort and Driekoop. Outside these major towns there are almost 605 villages, which are

generally sparsely populated and dispersed throughout the district. It is estimated that 5% of the Sekhukhune population live in urban areas. The area’s towns and villages are serviced by its major river – the Olifants.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 16, AZAPO 1, COPE 1, DA 1 • Mayor: Mr Mogobo Magabe • Other Members of Council: Caroline Mathebe (Speaker), M Mathale (Chief Whip), M Matlala (MMC), M Mamahlako (MMC), M Kgoloko (MMC) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mapule Mokoko • Chief Financial Officer: M Maepa (Acting) • LED Officer: B Molefe (Acting) • Other Senior Management: M Mokoko (Acting Chief Operations Officer), P Phakane (Director: Corporate Services), M E Hlakudi (Director: Mayor’s Office) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 59.93 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 59.05 • Green Drop Score 2011: 19.8 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders are published on the municipal website and noticeboards, as well as in the local and national print media.

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ELIAS MOTSOALEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM472)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 48, Groblersdal, 0470 • PHYSICAL: 2 Grobler Avenue, Groblersdal • TEL: 013 262 3056 • FAX: 013 262 2547 MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,713km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 41, MP 12, DA 4, APC 1, AZAPO 1, COPE 1 • Mayor: Ms Wendy Matemana ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Langa Kabini • Communications Officer: Mr Moffat Mokganyetjie • Other Senior Management: Langa Kabini (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion *GCIS LM

EPHRAIM MOGALE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM471)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 111, Marble Hall, 0450 • PHYSICAL: 13 Ficus Street, Marble Hall • TEL: 013 261 8400 • FAX: 013 261 2985 • WEB: www. ephraimmogalelm.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,011km² • Population: 174 375 • Description: Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality was established after the 2000 local election with the amalgamation of Marble Hall, part of Moutse TLC (West), Leeuwfontein, a portion of Hlogotlou/Lepelle TRC, Greater Nebo North TRC, a portion of Naboomspruit/ Roedtan Thusang TLC and Springbokvlakte TLC. The municipality was a cross border between Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces. After the 2006 municipal elections the municipality was incorporated into Limpopo Province. The municipality is at the border of the two above-mentioned provinces. It is about 160km from Pretoria and about 190km from Polokwane. The amalgamation of parts of eight former Transitional Local Councils also resulted in the establishment of the Ephraim Mogale local municipal area, with fourteen wards. It has one town and two R293 towns, and 67 villages. The municipality only provides water to Marble Hall, Leeuwfontein and Zamenkomst; electricity to Marble Hall and street lights to the other areas.

Electricity to other areas is provided by ESKOM, and solid waste and sanitation only at Marble Hall and Leeuwfontein. Currently the municipality is battling with the huge backlog in terms of water provision, sanitation and roads construction. The average annual rainfall is about 634mm. Marble Hall boasts a pleasant climate, with an average maximum winter temperature of 23ºC and an average maximum summer temperature of 29, 5ºC. Population growth rates were derived from the latest DBSA growth rates, with their population estimates based on low and high HIV/Aids impact scenarios. An average of their growth rates for each scenario was determined and applied. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, mining, construction, trade, transport and finance.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 23, MP 3, DA 2, INDEPENDENT 2, COPE 1, PAC 1 • Mayor: Ms Yvonne Mmakola • Other Members of Council: Nkulu Kekana (Speaker), Frank Ratau (Council Whip), Yvonne Mmakola (Member of EXCO), Wilhemina Mabaso (Member of EXCO), Eliah Monyamane (Member of EXCO) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Lekola Makoko • Chief Financial Officer: Collins Makgopa • Communications Officer: Mr Jan Phasha • LED Officer: Mr Burnett Marais • Other Senior Management: Makoko Lekola (Director: Corporate Services), Donald Rankwe (Director: Technical Services), Lesiba Makopo (Director: Community Services), Burnett Marais (Acting Director: Strategic), Silas Mabotha (Manager: Supply Chain), Reply Mkhwanazi (Manager: Legal and Admin Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Municipal noticeboard, Sowetan, Sunday World, and municipal website: www.emogalelm.gov.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Major provider of citrus, table grapes, cotton, wheat, maize, vegetables and cattle farming; and organic farming: project to establish ten farms with cooperatives and create 190 permanent jobs. • Key Investment Opportunities: Eco-tourism investment opportunities and Flag Boshielo Dam;

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conservancy from Schuinsdraai Nature Reserve to neighbouring game farms; and establishment of Logistic HUB and reinstatement of rail line.

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FETAKGOMO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM474)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 818, Apel, 0739 • PHYSICAL: Stand No.1, Mashung Ga-Nkwana, Fetakgomo • TEL: 015 622 8000 • FAX: 015 622 8026 • EMAIL: mabelanem@fetakgomo.gov.za • WEB: www.fetakgomo.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,105km² • Population: 112 232 • Main Economic Sectors: Mining; agriculture; wholesale and retail trade; and community, social and personal services.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 21, COPE 2, AZAPO 1, DA 1 • Mayor: Ms Sefala Raesetja • Other Members of Council: Mologadi Makola (Chief Whip), Kobaphiri Mamphekgo (Speaker) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Ms Motlanalo Lebepe • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Joel Makgata • Communications Officer: Mahlatse Mabelane • LED Officer: Mr Peter Lentswane • Other Senior Management: Danger Matumane (Strategic Manager: Development and Planning), Isaac Phasha (Strategic Manager: Corporate Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with no findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with no findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • National newspapers (City Press and Sowetan).

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Ikapeng-Masha Co-operative, Mopuwe Co-operative, revitalisation of Strydkraal irrigation scheme, Fetakgomo Farming Co-operative, and construction of Fetakgomo Tourism Centre. • Key Investment Opportunities: Support for township establishment, local farming support, accommodation and conferencing facilities, development of tourism sites, revitalisation of dormant infrastructure, expansion of shopping complex, game reserve and heritage site.

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GREATER TUBATSE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM475)

LIMPOPO

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150 • PHYSICAL: 1 Kastania Street, Greater Tubatse • TEL: 013 231 1000 • FAX: 013 231 7467 • WEB: www.tubatse.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,602km² • Population: 343 468 • Main Economic Sectors: Mining, agriculture, public services and retail services.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 50, COPE 3, DA 3, INDEPENDENT 2, PAC 2, APC 1, UDM 1 • Mayor: Nkosi Mahlake • Other Members of Council: Moeng Queen (Speaker), Nkosi Samson (Chief Whip) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Lemon Phala • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Lesley Mokwena • Communications Officer: Mokoena Thabiso • LED Officer: Mrs M M Lingwati AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • In the local and national newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: LIBSA Business Linkage. • Key Investment Opportunities: Development of three shopping malls.

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MAKHUDUTAMAGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM473)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X434, Jane Furse, 1085 • PHYSICAL: Stand 1, Groblersdal Road, Jane Furse • TEL: 013 265 1177 / 1262 • FAX: 013 265 1076 • WEB: www.makhuduthamaga.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,097km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 51, COPE 4, AZAPO 2, APC 1, DA 1, PAC 1, SAMEBA 1 • Mayor: Mr Alfred Matlala ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Phamaga Morebodi • Communications Officer: Mr Advocate Maabane • Other Senior Management: Phamaga Morebodi (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion *GCIS DM

VHEMBE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC34)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X5006, Thohoyandou, 0950 • PHYSICAL: Government Complex, Thohoyandou Ring Road Street, Thohoyandou • TEL: 015 960 2000 • FAX: 015 962 1017 • WEB: www.vhembe.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 25,597km² • Population: 1 388 427 • Description: Vhembe District Municipality is located in the northern part of the Limpopo Province. It shares borders with Zimbabwe and Botswana in the north west and Mozambique in the south east through the Kruger National Park. The Limpopo River valley forms the border between the district and its international neighbours.

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It includes areas that were previously under Venda and Gazankulu Bantustan’s administration and also the Transvaal. It is comprised of four local municipalities: Musina, Mutale, Thulamela and Makhado, and the main towns of Thohoyandou, Musina and Makhado. The District Municipal offices, as well as the Thulamela Local Municipality offices, are located in the town of Thohoyandou. It covers a geographical area which is predominantly rural. It is a legendary cultural hub and a catalyst for agri- and tourism development. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, mining and tourism.

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MUSINA (MESSINA) MUTALE

THULAMELA THOHOYANDOU

MAKHADO LOUIS TRICHARDT

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 20, COPE 1, DA 1, PAC 1 • Mayor: T B Matibe • Other Members of Council: M L Manyuha (Technical Portfolio Head), M E Ramoyada (Finance Portfolio Head), M D Mboyi (Corporate Portfolio Head), M P Themba (Planning Portfolio Head), S E Makhomisane (Community Services Portfolio Head) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Thomas Makumule • Chief Financial Officer: Ms Linda Ramatlhape • Communications Officer: Matodzi Ralushai • LED Officer: Mr Mushaphi Mukundi • Other Senior Management: Midas Mudau (GM: Planning), Alex Nemakonde (GM: Community Services), N A Todani (Acting GM: Corporate Services), Shumani Razwiedani (GM: Office of the Executive Mayor), N F Tshivhengwa (GM: Technical Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 74.85 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 45.06 • Green Drop Score 2011: 14.2 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Notices are placed in district offices and adverts are placed in regional weekly newspapers and national newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Awelani Community Tourism at Makuya Village (Mutale Municipality), Tshakhuma Fresh Produce Market, and Makuya cattle feedlot. • Key Investment Opportunities: To promote and support socio-economic development initiatives in the district: Awelani Community Tourism Project and agricultural landing equipment depot.

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MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM344)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X2596, Louis Trichardt, 0920 • PHYSICAL: Civic Centre, Cnr Krogh & Erasmus Streets, Makhado • TEL: 015 519 3000 • FAX: 015 516 1195/5084 • EMAIL: municipal.manager@makhado.gov.za • WEB: www.makhado.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 8,300km² • Description: Makhado Local Municipality is one of four local municipalities in the Vhembe District. It borders with Musina in the north, Thulamela in the east, Molemolle in the west (Capricorn District) and Giyani in the south (Mopani District). It was first established on 31 October 1934 as the Louis Trichardt Town Council. With the new municipal demarcation, a number of municipalities were established in 1997. However, following the Municipal Structures Act of 1998, the municipalities were merged into an NP344 Municipality that is now known as the Makhado Municipality. It is divided into four regions: Makhado, Vuwani, Dzanani and Waterval. The main town is Louis Trichardt.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 64, DA 5, COPE 3, ACDP 1, INDEPENDENT 1, PAC 1 • Mayor: Mavhungu Luruli ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Elias Mugari • Communications Officer: Louis Bobodi • Other Senior Management: Louis Bobodi (Municipal Spokesperson), Shadrack Tshikalange (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Requests for quotations are published on the website and on noticeboards both in the Regional Offices and Head Office for seven days. Tenders are published on the website and in local and national newspapers for 14 days.

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MUSINA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM341)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X611, Musina, 0900 • PHYSICAL: 21 Irwin Street, Musina • TEL: 015 534 6100 • FAX: 015 534 2513 • EMAIL: musinamm@limpopo.co.za • WEB: www.musina.gov.za

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 7,577km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 9, ACDP 1, COPE 1, PAC 1 • Mayor: Ms Carol Phiri ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Ntshabele Luruli • Communications Officer: Mr Wilson Dzebu • Other Senior Management: Ntshabele Luruli (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings *GCIS LM

MUTALE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM342)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X1254, Mutale, 0956 • PHYSICAL: New Municipal Building, Next to Manenu Battalion Building, Mutale • TEL: 015 967 9600 • FAX: 015 967 9677/9740 • EMAIL: Enquiries@mutale.gov.za • WEB: www.mutale. gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,886km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 23, COPE 1, DA 1, PAC 1 • Mayor: Tshitereke Matibe ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Thiathu Netshanzhe • Communications Officer: Mr Thiathu Ravhura • Other Senior Management: Thiathu Netshanzhe (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings *GCIS LM

THULAMELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM343)

LIMPOPO

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X5066, Thohoyandou, 0950 • PHYSICAL: Thohoyandou Civic Centre, Thohoyandou • TEL: 015 962 7500 • FAX: 015 962 4020 • WEB: www.thulamela.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 5,834km² • Population: 720 000 • Description: Thulamela Local Municipality is a Category B municipality and is one of the four municipalities comprising the Vhembe District Municipality. The Kruger National Park forms the boundary in the east, while sharing the border with Mutale Local Municipality in the north east and Makhado Local Municipality in the south and south west. The main towns are Thohoyandou, Malamulele and Sibasa. The name Thulamela is a Karanga word meaning “the place of giving birth”. This vast tract of land is mainly tribal.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 70, DA 3, PAC 3, COPE 2, ACDP 1, UDM 1 • Mayor: Ms Grace Mahosi ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Makondelele Mathivha • Communications Officer: Ndamato Tsiila • Other Senior Management: Makondelele Mathivha (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders are advertised in The Mirror, Sowetan and Star newspapers and on the website.

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WATERBERG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC36)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X1018, Modimolle, 0510 • PHYSICAL: Harry Gwala Street, Modimolle • TEL: 014 718 3300 • FAX: 014 717 3886 • EMAIL: admin@waterberg.gov.za • WEB: www.waterberg.gov.za

ELLISRAS

MOGALAKWENA

LEPHALALE

geographically located on the western part of Limpopo Province and shares its fiveborder control point with Botswana, namely Groblersbrug, Stockpoort, Derdepoort, Zanzibar and Platjan. It is strategically located in sharing its borders with Capricorn District Municipality on the north and Sekhukhune District Municipality in the east.

The south western boundary abuts the North West, while the Gauteng Province lies on the south eastern side. The Waterberg District Municipality is comprised of six local municipalities, namely Bela Bela, Lephalale, Modimolle, Mogalakwena, Mookgophong and Thabazimbi. This district, with its great variety of wildlife, birds and scenic splendour, is one of South Africa’s prime eco-tourism destinations. The region as we know it today is more than three million years old. • Main Economic Sectors: Mining, agriculture and tourism.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 11, DA 2, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mrs N R Mogotlane • Other Members of Council: B S Mhlanga (Social Development), K J Baloyi (Budget and Treasury), K S Lamola (Infrastructure Development), M L Moremi (Transformation and Administration), S M Molekwa (Planning and Economic Development) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Mokopane Letsoalo • Chief Financial Officer: Mrs Nadine Laubscher • Communications Officer: Pat Malete • Other Senior Management: Peter Makondo (Acting Manager: Office of the Executive Mayor), Mike Moatshe (Planning and Economic Development), Lilly Mokonyane (Social Development and Community Services), Makhudu Mathunyane (Infrastructure Development) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with no findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Municipal website, City Press newspaper and Sowetan newspaper.

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CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X1609, Bela-Bela, 0480 • PHYSICAL: Chris Hani Drive, Bela-Bela • TEL: 014 736 8000 • FAX: 014 736 3288 • EMAIL: munmanager@belabela.co.za • WEB: www.belabela.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,406km² • Population: 55 000 • Description: Bela-Bela Local Municipality is situated in the Waterberg District Municipality in Limpopo. The municipality shares borders with Gauteng, Mpumalanga and North West Provinces. It also shares municipal borders with Thabazimbi Local Municipality to the west and Modimolle Local Municipality to the north. Bela-Bela Central Business District (CBD) is directly linked with the major cities of Gauteng through the National (N1) Route, which connects the area with Pretoria at the approximate distance of 100km, and with Johannesburg, which is approximately 170km from Bela-Bela CBD, as well as Polokwane, which is approximately 200km away. Bela-Bela Local Municipality has 14 290 households residing in eight municipal wards. The town, Bela-Bela, continues to be the central growth point of the municipal area, with potential for further economic growth and development. The tourism industry is the main driver of the local economy and by far the largest contributor to the district’s GDP. • Main Economic Sectors: Tourism, agriculture, and business services.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 12, DA 4, INDEPENDENT 1 • Mayor: Sello Hlungwane • Other Members of Council: Sam Bambo ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Sam Bambo • Communications Officer: Matome Sebelebele • LED Officer: Andrew Mohlala • Other Senior Management: Matome Sebelebele (Municipal Spokesperson), Sam Bambo (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 71.21 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 71.07 • Green Drop Score 2011: 16.9 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • On the municipal website and noticeboards, and in the mainstream media (local and national newspapers).

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Promotion and marketing of tourism; SMMEs support and business support; and cooperatives support. • Key Investment Opportunities: Triathlon Sporting Event held on 25 August 2012 at Forever Resort and the event was televised live on Supersport 1; Caribbean Mas Feeva (Carnival Festival); and hosting 75 events (cultural, tourism, religious and government).

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THABAZIMBI

NABOOMSPRUIT ROEDTAN

THABAZIMBI BELA-BELA

MOOKGOPONG BELA-BELA (WARMBATHS)

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 44,913km² • Description: Waterberg District Municipality is a Category C municipality found in the Limpopo Province. It is 122

BELA-BELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM366)

LEPHALALE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM362)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X136, Lephalale, 0555 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Joe Slovo & Douwater Avenue, Lephalale • TEL: 014 763 2193 • FAX: 014 763 5662 • EMAIL: munic@lephalale.gov.za • WEB: www.lephalale.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 13,784km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 20, DA 3, COPE 1 • Mayor: Jack Maeko • Other Members of Council: K Molokomme (Chief Whip), Rossina Boloka (Speaker), R Motsholakgetse (EXCO Member), M Maeko (EXCO Member), Daan Erasmus (EXCO Member) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Appana Naidoo• Chief Financial Officer: Mr N C Lekaka • Communications Officer: Victor Monyepao • LED

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MODIMOLLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM365)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X1008, Modimolle, 0510 • PHYSICAL: OR Tambo Building, Harry Gwala Street, Modimolle • TEL: 014 718 2000 • FAX: 014 717 4077 • EMAIL: nylmun@pop.co.za • WEB: www.modimolle.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,678km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 13, DA 4, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Ms Kgaretja Lekalakala ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Khupa Lekala • Communications Officer: Mr Modimetja Shika • Other Senior Management: Khupa Lekala (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Adverse audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 70.10 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 81.70 • Green Drop Score 2011: 38.1 *GCIS LM

Committees and IDP forums. Another positive aspect is the increasing representation of women in various structures e.g. 50% of female councillors. • Main Economic Sectors: Mining, agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, services and retail.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 16, DA 5, FF+ 1, INDEPENDENT 1 • Mayor: Ms Patricia Mosito • Other Members of Council: S G Matsietsa (Speaker), T Mkansi (Chaiperson: Infrastructure, Planning and Economic Development), L J Joubert (Chairperson: Community Services), M E Semadi (Chairperson: Finance, Institutional Development and Transformation) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: M E Ntsoane • Chief Financial Officer: Mr T B Mothogoane • Communications Officer: Joshua Motsomane • LED Officer: Mr Peter Motlhabane • Other Senior Management: R J Mogale (Manager: Corporate Services), L J Motaung (Chief Operations Officer) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 54.33 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 14.32 • Green Drop Score 2011: 48.0 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Procurement information is publicised in national and local newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Butterfield Bakery, market stalls under construction, functional economic clusters, functional LED Forum, and LIBSA. • Key Investment Opportunities: Property developments, upgrading of the Thabazimbi airstrip, and development of the Thabazimbi Tourism Centre and Cultural Village.

MOGALAKWENA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM367)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 34, Mokopane, 0600 • PHYSICAL: 54 Retief Street, Mokopane • TEL: 015 491 9600 • FAX: 015 491 9638 • WEB: www. mogalakwena.gov.za

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 6,166km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 52, DA 6, COPE 2, APC 1, AZAPO 1, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Esther Mothibi ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Willy Kekana • Communications Officer: Mr Abram Tsebe • Other Senior Management: Willy Kekana (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 60.50 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 77.86 • Green Drop Score 2011: 26.0 *GCIS MOOKGOPHONG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM364)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X340, Mookgophong, 0560 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Nelson Mandela Street & Sixth Avenue, Mookgophong • TEL: 014 743 6600 • FAX: 014 743 2434 • WEB: www.mookgophong.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 5,689km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 6, DA 2, COPE 1, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Ms Sarah Monyamane ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Phil Molebaloa (Acting) • Other Senior Management: Phil Molebaloa (Acting Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 31.73 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 24.79 • Green Drop Score 2011: 67.2 *GCIS LM

THABAZIMBI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (LIM361)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X530, Thabazimbi, 0380 • PHYSICAL: 7 Rietbok Street, Thabazimbi • TEL: 014 777 1525 • FAX: 014 777 1531 • EMAIL: info@thabazimbi.gov.za • WEB: www.thabazimbi.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 11,190km² • Population: 85 000 • Description: Thabazimbi Local Municipality is located in the south western part of the Limpopo Province, has Botswana as its international neighbour, and is a mere two hour drive from Tshwane. Thabazimbi is known as “mountain of iron”, which is a Tswana name referring to the highly lucrative iron ore reef first discovered in the municipality in 1919. The municipality has Marakele National Park, which is a subsidiary of National Parks Board and in the same standard as the Kruger National Park and Mapungube.

It was mined since the 1930s when iron and steel production started. Today, Iscor Steelworks in Tshwane still draw much of their raw material from Thabazimbi Kumba Resources (iron ore mine). Apart from iron ore the Thabazimbi Municipality is surrounded by platinum producing areas. Other minerals produced in the area include andalusite. The municipal area falls within the Waterberg District Municipality.

Agriculture has also proven to be a strong economic sector in the municipality.

Agricultural commodities produced are wheat, beans and maize. The municipality’s goals are aligned with those of the Provincial Growth and Development Strategy in Limpopo. This will ensure that the growth trajectory also addresses the objective of poverty eradication through job creation and business opportunity stimulation. With regard to public participation, Thabazimbi Municipality has made significant progress in terms of the development of the organs of participatory democracy such as Ward www.localgovernment.co.za

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SEKHUKHUNE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY POSTAL: Private Bag X8611, Groblersdal, 0470 • PHYSICAL: 3 West Street, Groblersdal • TEL: 013 262 7300/1/2 • FAX: 013 262 3688 • WEB: www.sekhukhune.gov.za

Sekhukhune District Municipality (SDM) was established in December 2000 as a crossboundary municipality under Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces and was transferred to the Limpopo Provincial administration in 2006. The SDM, as it is commonly known, enjoys a vibrant local democracy, cooperative governance and coherent service delivery framework with its five local municipalities namely Elias Motsoaledi (based in Groblersdal), Ephraim Mogale (seated in Marble Hall), Fetakgomo (Apel), Makhuduthamaga (Jane Furse) and the Greater Tubatse Local Municipality (based in Burgersfort).

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Heritage SDM remains an area with a long and proud history where Bapedi, Ndebele, Swazi and Scottish bonded in an exchange of blood in defining the cause for democracy and freedom.

The municipality is also a place of majestic beauty with regal mountains, lush valleys, meandering rivers and five generations of recorded pre-colonial Pedi Kingdoms.

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Economy

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Sekhukhune District is emerging as the economic nerve centre of Limpopo Province.

The District has selected mining, agriculture and tourism as its three key economic focus areas. Due to the vast deposits of precious metals in the region, including platinum, chrome, manganese and vanadium, there is a record 18 platinum mines in the district with the largest reserves of platinum group metals in the whole world.

Interactions with Mines SDM supports equitable redistribution of resources by communities, particularly within the mining developmental areas. This is realised by promoting access to opportunities within the mining industry for learners, out-ofschool youth and entrepreneurs.

Alignment of efforts to enhance sustainable service delivery are undertaken on issues of water, roads, electricity, human resource development and communications. Quarterly meetings are held by all relevant stakeholders and the following achievements, amongst others, are noted: • Construction of Mining Input Supplier Park project funded by Xstrata Smelter to the tune of R75 million; • 15 kilometre Maandagshoek Road by Modikwa Platinum Mine worth R64 million; • Establishment of Bursary Fund to cater for 45 learners on a four-year university programme by Twickenham Platinum Mine worth R40 million.

Spatial Development To give impetus to the socio-economic growth of the district municipality, Council has approved a Spatial Development Framework for the district based on the following areas:

From top: Statue of King Sekhukhune I (Tsate); De Hoop Dam; Showcasing our heritage.

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• JANE FURSE (Makhuduthamaga Municipality): This has been chosen as the administration hub of government in the Sekhukhune District, with plans to build

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a government complex called Mampuru Township Development. The complex will house district municipal offices and all provincial government district offices and parastatals; In addition, the Mampuru Township Development will include a mall, residential area and industrial area. A feasibility study to this effect is nearing completion.

BURGERSFORT (Greater Tubatse Municipality): This area is called the first democratic Platinum City and the plan is to develop Burgersfort into a city.

Plans, sod-turning ceremonies and implementation of the following projects are underway: casino, mall, Mafolo Park (low and middle income earners residential area) and Intermodal Transport Facility (by provincial transport department).

MARBLE HALL (Ephraim Mogale Municipality): This area has been declared as agricultural hub of the district, having been carefully chosen due to its vast agricultural land and the booming farming activity in the region.

GROBLERSDAL (Elias Motsoaledi Municipality): This area has been declared a regional retail hub.

APEL (Fetakgomo Local Municipality): Also declared an administration hub, complemented to a small extent by retail service.

There is already a shopping complex surrounded by small businesses to fulfil this.

IDP/Budget From its inception in 2000 with a total budget of R3 million, the SDM is currently boasting a budget of R1,2 million for the financial year 2012-2013, as presented during the State of the District Municipality and Budget Speech.

Out of the total budget, R841 million is set aside for capital infrastructure projects and R545 million is for operational purposes.

This means that there is more money for the Department of Infrastructure and Water Service, a department that is the face of service delivery.

Priority Relationships The district is working closely with all its 74 traditional leaders, the Department of Land Affairs and communal land property committees to address land issues that have a bearing on spatial developmental planning.

Sustainable Infrastructure Projects The Big Five Bulk Water projects continue to inject much-needed hope to our water-scare District. Those projects are: • Nkadimeng Bulk Water Scheme • Oliphantspoort Bulk Water Scheme • Groblersdal / Luckau Bulk Water Scheme • Mooihoek–Tubatse Regional Water Scheme • Nebo Plateau Bulk Water Scheme SDM is also monitoring progress made on construction of the much-anticipated R9 billion De Hoop Dam, with expected completion in 2013. Other projects are also underway with an aim to eradicate water shortages and sanitation backlogs, whilst contributing to job creation.

LEPHALALE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POSTAL: Private Bag X136, Lephalale, 0555 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Joe Slovo & Douwater Road Civic Centre, Onverwacht • TEL: 014 763 2193 • FAX: 014 763 5662 • EMAIL: munic@lephalale.gov.za • WEB: www.lephalale.com

Geography and Location

Key Facts and Figures

This municipality is situated in the north western part of Limpopo Province and it borders Thabazimbi, Modimolle, Mogalakwena and Blouberg Municipalities. It is a gateway to Botswana as it borders Botswana to the west, with four international border posts: Stockpoort, Groblersburg, Zanziba and Platjan.

Lephalale Municipality is the biggest municipality in the Limpopo province (covering 14 000km²). The town of Lephalale is located a mere 280km from Tshwane and is a recognised gateway to Botswana and other Southern African Countries. The town Lephalale is located approximately 40km from the border of Botswana. It is situated between 23º30’ and 24º00’ south latitude, 27º30’ and 28º00’ east longitude.

Cllr Jack Maeko, Mayor

Lephalale has been identified by Limpopo Employment Growth and Development Plan as a petrochemical cluster and has attained the status of national development node. The Waterberg coal fields which boast more than 40% of the total coal reserve of South Africa are located in Lephalale. The Municipality is on the verge of huge economic development related to mining and energy generation due to the recent development of a new power station and expansion of mining activities.

The construction of the 40 000MW power station known as Medupi next to Matimpa Power Station is at an advanced stage and the building of a third one is under consideration by Eskom. Investigation by Sasol for the exploration of a coal to liquid plant has reached an advanced stage. The tourism industry is important to the economy of the area and will continue to be given attention in this regard.

Agriculture, especially red meat production, is a potential economic activity which is likely to grow within the municipal area.

Lephalale Tourism Tel: 014 763 1041 info@lephalaletourism.co.za www.lephalaletourism.co.za

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Main Industries / Business Sectors

Main Resources / Attractions

Cllr Rossina Boloka, Speaker

Appana Naidoo, Municipal Manager

Nestled at the spur of the Waterberg Mountains, Lephalale is a place of peace and breathtaking beauty. Enjoy a walking trail through the awe-inspiring D’Nyala Nature Reserve and Marekele National Park, or enjoy the spectacular Mokolo Dam and Nature Reserve. Discover why Lephalale is called “The heartbeat of the Waterberg bushveld”. As part of the Waterberg Biosphere, the Lephalale area is richly blessed with pristine natural beauty and an abundance of fauna and flora. Lephalale offers an infinite variety of scenic contrasts and encompasses the unique Waterberg wilderness with its extraordinary beauty, boasting superb vistas, mountain gorges, clear streams and rolling hills. Rich in geological sites and rock art, it is a strong drawcard for the region, suggesting its links to many previous generations.

From top: A variety of industry, tourism and development opportunities with the municipality; Municipal offices. (Images: John Whitall)

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MPUMALANGA

MUNICIPALITIES IN MPUMALANGA Ehlanzeni District

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Bushbuckridge Mbombela Nkomazi Thaba Chweu Umjindi Gert Sibande District Chief Albert Luthuli Dipaleseng Dr Pixley Kaisaka Seme Govan Mbeki Lekwa Mkhondo Msukaligwa Nkangala District Dr JS Moroka Emakhazeni Emalahleni Steve Tshwete Thembisile Hani Victor Khanye

Mpumalanga, the second-smallest province in South Africa after Gauteng, is located in the north-eastern part of the country bordering Swaziland and Mozambique to the east. It also borders Limpopo, Gauteng, Free State and KwaZulu-Natal within South Africa. It covers an area of 79 490km2 and has a population of approximately 3,6 million, making it the sixth most populous in the country. It is situated mainly on the high plateau grasslands of the Middleveld, which roll eastwards for hundreds of kilometres. In the north-east, it rises towards mountain peaks and terminates in an immense escarpment. In some places, this escarpment plunges hundreds of metres down to the low-lying area known as the Lowveld.

Mmbombela (Nelspruit) is the capital of the province and the administrative and business centre of the Lowveld. Other major cities and towns include eMalahleni (Witbank), Standerton, Piet Retief, Malelane, Ermelo, Barberton and Sabie.

The best-performing sectors in the province include mining, manufacturing and services. Tourism and agri-processing are potential growth sectors. Agriculture in Mpumalanga is characterised by a combination of commercialised farming, subsistence and livestock farming, and emerging crop farming. Crops such as subtropical fruits, nuts, citrus, cotton, tobacco, wheat, vegetables, potatoes, sunflowers and maize are produced in the region.

Mpumalanga is rich in coal reserves and home to South Africa’s major coal-fired power stations. eMalahleni is the biggest coal producer in Africa and is also the site of the country’s second oil-from-coal plant after Sasolburg. Most of the manufacturing production in Mpumalanga occurs in the southern Highveld region. In the Lowveld sub-region, industries are concentrated around the manufacturing of products from agricultural and raw forestry material.

Mpumalanga is divided into three district municipalities which are further subdivided into 18 local municipalities.

SOURCES: South Africa Yearbook 2011/12, published by the Government Communication and Information System http://www.mpumalanga.gov.za http://www.mpumalanga.com http://www.southafrica.info

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EHLANZENI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC32)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 3333, Nelspruit, 1200 • PHYSICAL: 8 Van Niekerk Street, Nelspruit • TEL: 013 759 8500 • FAX: 013 755 8539 • EMAIL: lkhwinana@ledc.co.za • WEB: www.ehlanzeni.gov.za

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Canzi Lisa • Communications Officer: Mr Matome Malatji • Other Senior Management: Canzi Lisa (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 30.80 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 29.89 • Green Drop Score 2011: 28.5 *GCIS LM

MBOMBELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (MP322)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 45, Nelspruit, 1200 • PHYSICAL: Civic Centre, 1 Nel Street, Nelspruit • TEL: 013 759 2000/9111 • FAX: 013 759 2070 • WEB: www.mbombela.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 5,394km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 66, DA 10, ACDP 1, PAC 1 • Mayor: Ms Cathrine Dlamini ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Ms Nora Mthembu (Acting) • Communications Officer: Mr Joseph Ngala (Acting) • Other Senior Management: Nora Mthembu (Acting Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 87.68 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 74.99 • Green Drop Score 2011: 86.3 *GCIS

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PILGRIMS REST GRASKOP LYDENBURG

SABIE MBOMBELA

THABA CHWEU

WITRIVIER NELSPRUIT

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NKOMAZI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (MP324)

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CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X101, Malelane, 1320 • PHYSICAL: 9 Park Street, Malelane • TEL: 013 790 0245 • FAX: 013 790 0886 • WEB: nkzmun@mweb.co.za

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MPUMALANGA

BARBERTON

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 27,896km² • Description: Ehlanzeni District Municipality is one of the three district municipalities that form part of the Mpumalanga province. It is comprised of five local municipalities: Mbombela, Umjindi, Bushbuckridge, Nkomazi and Thaba Chweu. The main towns are Barberton, Bushbuckridge, Nelspruit, White River, Hayzeview, Lydenburg, Malelane, Graskop and Sabie. Nelspruit (Mbombela) is the capital of Mpumalanga, situated in the Mbombela Local Municipality, which is also the home of the Mpumalanga Provincial Government and as a result is the most concentrated economic hub within the province. It features three border gates to both Swaziland and Mozambique (Matsamo, Komatipoort and Mananga border gates) and therefore movement of people from neighbouring countries to the district, and from Gauteng to either Swaziland or Mozambique, creates a catalyst for the economic life of the area.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 24, DA 3, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mrs Letta Shongwe • Other Members of Council: Milton Morema (Speaker), Terrance Shabangu (Chief Whip), John Mavuso (MMC: LED and Tourism), Phenius Monareng (Rural Development), Thoko Mdluli (MMC: Finance and Supply Chain Management) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Adv Hugh Mbatha • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Wiseman Khumalo (Acting) • Communications Officer: Lucky Ngoma • LED Officer: Ms Nontobeko Mahlalela • Other Senior Management: Fezeka Ntlemeza (Manager: Disaster Management and Public Safety, Social Services and Transversal Programmes), Nontobeko Mahlalela (Manager: Rural Development, LED and Tourism), Ernest Moukangwe (Manager: Corporate Services), Tebogo Khubeka (Manager: Technical Services), Pat Msibi (Manager: Municipal Health and Environmental Management) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with no findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with no findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders are published in the local newspapers: Mpumalanga News, Lowvelder, City Press, Sunday Times and Sowetan, and on the website. Tender documents can be purchased from the Finance Department.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Investment Opportunities: The caves of the Mankelekele Mountains (also spelt Makele) that span over 30km in length; the second-oldest Stock Exchange built in 1887, taken over in 1910 by the Barberton Municipality to house the Carnegie Library and the first museum; and the Kruger National Park, which boasts the Big Five.

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BUSHBUCKRIDGE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (MP325)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X9308, Bushbuckridge, 1280 • PHYSICAL: R533 Graskop Road, Opposite ANC Regional Office, Bushbuckridge • TEL: 013 799 1851 / 1857 • FAX: 013 799 1865 • EMAIL: info@bushbuckridge.gov.za • WEB: www.bushbuckridge.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 10,250km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 55, BRA 7, APC 3, COPE 3, DA 3, ACDP 1, INDEPENDENT 1, PAC 1 • Mayor: Renias Khumalo 128

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,787km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 60, DA 4, ACDP 1 • Mayor: Thulisile Khoza ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Robert Mkhatshwa • Communications Officer: Mr Cyril Repinga • Other Senior Management: Robert Mkhatshwa (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 17.20 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 59.48 • Green Drop Score 2011: 42.8 *GCIS LM

THABA CHWEU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (MP321)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 61, Lydenburg, 1120 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Central & Veljoen Streets, Lydenburg • TEL: 013 235 7300 • FAX: 013 235 1108 • EMAIL: mm@thabachweumun.gov.za • WEB: www.thabachweumun.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 5,719km² • Population: 81 240 • Main Economic Sectors: Mining, forestry, agriculture, business services and tourism.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 19, DA 7, PAC 1 • Mayor: Mr Moses Marobela • Other Members of Council: Suzan Magagula (Speaker), Makhozsazana Masilela (MMC: Technical), Patience Chima (MMC: Finance), Condtry Mashego (Chief Whip) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Barton Kom • Communications Officer: Puleng Mapheto (Acting) • LED Officer: Ms Cindy Cave • Other Senior Management: Billy Ralebipi (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 19.03 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 59.40 • Green Drop Score 2011: 80.6 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • The website: www.thabachweumun.gov.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Investment Opportunities: Gustav Museum in Lydenburg, Graskop Lodge, arts and craft stalls, and Graskop National Monument in Pilgrims Rest.

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UMJINDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (MP323)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 33, Barberton, 1300 • PHYSICAL: Cnr General & de Villiers Streets, Barberton • TEL: 013 712 8800 • FAX: 013 712 5120/8840 • WEB: www.umjindi.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,745km² • Population: 60 475 • Description: Umjindi Local Municipality is situated in the south-eastern part of Mpumalanga on the escarpment. The municipal area forms part of the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, together with Nkomazi Local Municipality, Thaba Chweu Local Municipality, Mbombela Local Municipality and Bushbuckridge Local Municipality. The only town in the area is Barberton. Neighbouring municipal areas within Mpumalanga are Mbombela, Albert Luthuli and Nkomazi Local Municipalities. The neighbouring country bordering the municipality is Swaziland. Umjindi municipal area is situated within the following geographical co-ordinates on the Lowveld Region: Latitude 25:47 South and Longitude: 31:03 East. Distances to main centres and surrounding towns

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are as follows: Johannesburg – 380km, Pretoria – 366km, Nelspruit – 45km, Kruger National Park – 79km, Maputo, Mozambique – 180km, and Swaziland border – 32km. • Main Economic Sectors – Primary sector: agriculture and mining; secondary sector: manufacturing, electricity/water/gas, and construction; and tertiary sector: trade, transport/communication/storage, financial and business services, and social services (including government services).

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 15, DA 3 • Mayor: Mr Lazaros Mashaba • Other Members of Council: Vusi Mkhwatshwa (Speaker) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Paul Mpele (Acting) • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Christo v d Westhuizen • Communications Officer: Sam Jele • LED Officer: Sthembiso Mbuyane AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 75.54 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 60.05 • Green Drop Score 2011: 56.0 LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Investigate the options and opportunities available to broaden the local economic base of the area and attract direct investment in a sustainable manner; identify sectoral programmes that could be used as basis for pro-active economic development initiatives; and investigate the micro-level business opportunities as well as constraints hampering spontaneous development. • Key Investment Opportunities: Facilitate, co-ordinate and assist all economically driven activities to ensure that jobs are created for locals; share economical information with all locals (individuals and business) and stakeholders to the benefit of all locals and other functions; tourism development: local communities should be actively involved in tourism activities, and opportunities identified and performed in the region; and tourism officials are to be empowered to develop and implement a generic marketing strategy and network with other organisations with the same objective.

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GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC30)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 1748, Ermelo, 2350 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Joubert & Oosthuise Streets, Ermelo • TEL: 017 801 7000 • FAX: 017 801 1207 • EMAIL: centrec@gsibande.gov.za • WEB: www.gsibande.gov.za

ALBERT LUTHULI CAROLINA

GOVAN MBEKI

BETHAL

SECUNDA GREYLINGSTAD LEKWA

MPUMALANGA

STANDERTON

MORGENZON ISWEPE MKHONDO

PIXLEY KA SEME

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 31,841km² • Population: 890 699 • Description: Gert Sibande District Municipality is located in the Mpumalanga province and is comprised of seven local municipalities: Govan Mbeki, Chief Albert Luthuli, Msukaligwa, Dipaleseng, Mkhondo, Lekwa and Pixley Ka Seme. It has seven main towns: Secunda, Carolina, Ermelo, Balfour, Piet Retief, Standerton and Volksrust.

It is bordered by Ekurhuleni Metro to the west and Sedibeng District Municipality to the south-west (both in the Gauteng Province), Northern Free State and Thabo Mofutsanyane District Municipality to the south-east (both in the Free State Province), Ehlanzeni District Municipality to the north-east and Nkangala District Municipality to the north (both in Mpumalanga province), Amajuba and Zululand District Municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal province to the south-east and Swaziland to the east. It is the largest of the three districts in Mpumalanga Province, covering 40% of the Mpumalanga province’s land mass. • Main Economic Sectors: Mining, manufacturing, agriculture, tourism and services.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 15, DA 3, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Mr K W Motloung • Other Members of Council: Z Ngwenya (MMC: Technical Infrastructure), B Sikhonde (MMC: Health and Social Service), S Nkonyane (MMC: Economic Development and Tourism), B Kubheka (MMC: Corporate and Education), M Shongwe (MMC: Land and Agriculture) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr David Ngcobo (Acting) • Chief Financial Officer: Anil Singh • Communications Officer: Zakhele Shiba • LED Officer: Mr Silas Nkonyane • Other Senior Management: E Ngwenya (General Manager: Community and Social Services), J Maseko (General Manager: Corporate Services), J Du Plooy (General Manager: Municipal Infrastructure) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with no findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Completed tenders are to be placed in the tender box at the municipality, or contact the Supply Chain Management office.

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CHIEF ALBERT LUTHULI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (MP301)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 24, Carolina, 1185 • PHYSICAL: 28 Kerk Street, Carolina • TEL: 017 843 4000 • FAX: 017 843 4001 • EMAIL: mm@albertluthuli.gov.za • WEB: www.albertluthuli.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 5,559km² • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, mining, business services and manufacturing.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 54, DA 1, COPE 1, NFP 1 • Mayor: Mrs B P Shiba • Other Members of Council: D P Nkosi (Chief Whip), S M Nkosi (Speaker), M W Mngomezulu (MMC: Technical Services), N Mnisi (MMC: Public Services) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr V N Mpila (Acting) • Chief Financial Officer: Mr P J Nhlabathi (Acting) • Communications Officer: D S Nhlabathii • LED Officer: Ms W M Mkhwanazi • Other Senior Management: S F Mndebele (Director: Corporate Services), A N Mahlangu (Director: Community Services), G M Matlala (Director: Technical Services), K B Makgopa (Acting Director: Public Safety), W M Mkhwanazi (Acting Director: PED) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 18.40 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 9.78 • Green Drop Score 2011: 17.2 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Advertising in newspapers, on the municipal noticeboard and on the website: www.albertluthuli.gov.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Badplaas Lemon Project; Thembela Centre; SMME Support Centre; Ekulindeni Hydroponics; Glenmore – brick making; Rose Geranium Project; and CRDP. • Key Investment Opportunities: Shopping centres and recreational facility developments: Mayflower Shopping Complex, Oshoek Shopping Centre, development of Elukwatini Shopping Mall and resort facilities (Carolina).

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DIPALESENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (MP306)

LOTHAIR

MSUKALIGWA ERMELO

GROOTVLEI DIPALESENG

BREYTON

DAVEL

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LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Gert Sibande Bio Diesel Plant, GSDM Fresh Produce Market, N2/17 Development Corridor, Mkhondo Hydro Power Station, wood furniture manufacturing industry beneficiation, tourism development/promotion agency, Wool Manufacturing Industrial Park, Petro Chemical Industrial Park, farming support programmes, and establishment and support of cooperatives within GSDM.

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X10005, Balfour, 2410 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Johnny Makoena Drive & Themba Shozi Street, Balfour • TEL: 017 773 0055 • FAX: 017 773 0169 • EMAIL: dipaleseng@worldonline.co.za • WEB: www. dipaleseng.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,617km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 7, DA 2, SCM 2, INDEPENDENT 1 • Mayor: Ms N S Nhlapho • Other Members of Council: M D Khanye (MMC: Community Services, Planning and Development), M Tsotetsi (MMC: Infrastructure and Corporate Services) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr J B Maseko • Communications Officer: Pandile Sidu • LED Officer: Nkosana Bhembo • Other Senior Management: Joshua Maseko (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 21.70 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 6.95 • Green Drop Score 2011: 26.1 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Available on the municipal website: www.dipaleseng.gov.za and noticeboards, and in the local and national newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Truck body manufacturing plant; Micro Industrial Operations (MIO); and Imvuseleno Business Development Centre. • Key Investment Opportunities: Establishment of soybean crusher plant; beef feedlot; retail shopping centre; industrial plant; and coal mine to support Grootvlei Power Station.

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DR PIXLEY KA ISAKA SEME LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (MP304)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X9011, Volksrust, 2470 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Adelaide Tambo Street & Dr Nelson Mandela Drive, Volksrust • TEL: 017 734 6100/6172 • FAX: 017 735 2620/086 630 2209 • EMAIL: sibonelon@pixleykaseme. gov.za • WEB: www.pixleykaseme.local.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 5,227km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 16, DA 3, IRASA 1, IFP 1 • Mayor: Mr Vincent Malatsi ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr P B Malebye • Communications Officer: Mr Sibonelo Ndlhela AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 40.70 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 46.09 • Green Drop Score 2011: 54.2

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GOVAN MBEKI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (MP307)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X1017, Secunda, 2302 • PHYSICAL: Horwood Street, Secunda CBD • TEL: 017 620 6000 • FAX: 017 634 8019 • WEB: www.govanmbeki.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,955km² • Population: 480 000 • Main Economic Sectors: Mining, manufacturing, trade and construction.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 45, DA 16 , COPE 1, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Ms Lindi Masina • Other Members of Council: Cyril Gwigi (Speaker), Anton Makhaye (Chief Whip) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mmela Mahlangu • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Johnny Mokgatsi • Communications Officer: Themba Motlhankana • LED Officer: Mr Sabelo Vilakazi • Other Senior Management: Lenkwane Mathunyane (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 77.50 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 77.59 • Green Drop Score 2011: 51.1 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • www@govanmbeki.gov.za, national newspapers and municipal noticeboards.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Development of a business information service centre; SMME development and support; economic sector development and support; and branding and promotion of inward investments.

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LEKWA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (MP305)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 66, Standerton, 2430 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Mbonani Mayisela & Dr Beyers Naude Streets, Standerton • TEL: 017 712 9600 • FAX: 017 712 6808 MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,585km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 23, DA 6, PAC 1 • Mayor: Matshidiso Morajane ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Communications Officer: Sipho Mkhwanazi (Acting) • Other Senior Management: Jabu Sindane (Administrator and Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 34.74 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 10.48 • Green Drop Score 2011: 19.0 *GCIS LM

MKHONDO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (MP303)

Mthandeni Mkhonza (General Manager: Corporate Services), Wandile Nkonyane (General Manager: Community Services), Kgodiso Mashile (General Manager: Technical Services), Ish Mandiwane (Senior Manager: ICT), Salakwande Mngomezulu (Senior Manager: Amsterdam/Driefontein Unit) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 11.30 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 5.05 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Local print media (Excelsior News – 017 826 2176/excelsior@lantic.net), national newspapers (City Press and Sowetan) and municipal website: www.mkhondo.gov.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Development of small, macro and medium businesses by facilitating the establishment of co-operatives dealing with various projects, like water bottling, brick making and welding, bakery and agro-tourism site. • Key Investment Opportunities: Amsterdam is host to a beautiful mountainous area called Skurwe-Randtjies, which has been declared a National Heritage Site. The five private land-owners already have a plan, which can be implemented. The land, which is approximately 3 000ha, cannot be used for agricultural or forestry activities.

The area’s climate ranges from almost tropical to more or less bushveld. Rivers run through it and there is a large gorge, which is one of only three breeding habitats for the endangered wild ibis.

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MSUKALIGWA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (MP302)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 48, Ermelo, 2350 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Taute & Church Streets, Ermelo • TEL: 017 801 3500 • FAX: 017 801 3851 • WEB: www. msukaligwa.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 6,016km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 31, DA 5, COPE 1, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Mr Joseph Bongwe ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Thami Dlamini • Communications Officer: Mr Suprise Nkosi • Other Senior Management: Thami Dlamini (Acting Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 21.20 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 10.59 • Green Drop Score 2011: 9.1 *GCIS DM

NKANGALA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC31)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 437, Middelburg, 1050 • PHYSICAL: 2A Walter Sisulu Street, Middelburg • TEL: 013 249 2000 • FAX: 013 249 2087 • WEB: www.nkangaladm.org.za

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 23, Piet Retief, 2380 • PHYSICAL: 33 Market & De Wet Streets, Piet Retief • TEL: 017 826 8100 • FAX: 017 826 3129 • EMAIL: mshongwe@mkhondo.org.za • WEB: www.mkhondo.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,882km² • Population: 145 750 • Description: Mkhondo Local Municipality is a gateway to the province of Mpumalanga from KwaZulu-Natal and Swaziland. It is ideally situated halfway between the Gauteng metropolis (Johannesburg and Pretoria) and the Natal coast (Richards Bay and Durban). It forms part of the Gert Sibande District Municipality and is the main link of both industrial and commercial transport from Gauteng to the import/export harbor at Richards Bay. The municipality amalgamated two former Transitional Local Councils and two Transitional Rural Councils – the historic towns of Piet Retief and Amsterdam. Piet Retief has a fairly well managed golf club, bowling facilities, tennis courts and squash courts. Adjoining these facilities is a small dam, and free space where additional sporting facilities can be built and maybe managed by the same management team as the golf club, making it a complete unit. This is municipal land in the town of Piet Retief, +/-400ha large, which was donated to the council approximately 15 years ago. The game camp to the “south” has a large area of wetland (vlei with a small dam) and could be used to restore the bird life. It can be restored to once again host various species of game; it was proposed that hot water swimming pools be built there, with overnight facilities or even selling timeshare.

Various other activities can be included in this area, including the growing of organic agricultural activities. All of the land is virgin land, with a few alien-invading plants such as Eucalyptus and Wattle trees. • Main Economic Sectors: Home to an impressive cluster of wood-based industries; rich in certain resources like timber, coal and water; and municipal land is available for development of the key existing economic sectors such as forestry and agriculture.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 28, DA 6, NFP 2, PAC 1, IFP 1 • Mayor: Bhekabantu Mtshali • Other Members of Council: Ngelosi Ndhlovu (MMC: Corporate Services and Finance), Vukanimaswazi Nkosi (MMC: Community Services and Technical Services), Philisiwe Langa (Speaker), Zakhele Mthimkhulu (Chief Whip) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Absalom Mahlangu • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Themba Mabuya • Communications Officer: Musa Shongwe • LED Officer: Ms Wendy Mahlangu (Acting) • Other Senior Management:

SEABE MARAPANE DR JS MOROKA KWAGGAFONTEIN TWEEFONTEIN

MPUMALANGA

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THEMBISILE

STOFFBERG EMAKHAZENI BELFAST

HLANIKAHLE

MACHADODORP

MHLUZI

WITBANK EMALAHLENI

STEVE TSHWETE RIETKUIL

DELMAS ELOFF

HENDRINA KRIEL

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 16,758km² • Population: 1 226 500 • Description: Nkangala District Municipality is a Category C municipality found in the Mpumalanga province. It is composed of six local municipalities: Victor Khanye/ Delmas, Emalahleni, Steve Tshwete, Emakhazeni, Thembisile and Dr JS Moroka.

The main towns are Steve Tshwete, eMalahleni, Thembisile, Dr JS Moroka, Delmas and Emakhazeni. The headquarters of the district is in Middelburg (Steve Tshwete Local Municipality). The population is divided as follows: 435 226 people reside in Emalahleni, being the largest number, with Thembisile as the second-largest municipality with a population of 278 518 people. • Main Economic Sectors: Mining, manufacturing, energy and agriculture.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 18, DA 4, ILIMO 1, SPP 1 • Mayor: Mr S K Mashilo • Other Members of Council: B A Nkwanyana (Speaker), T M Letlaka (Chief Whip), L J Dikgale (MMC: Infrastructure and Service Delivery, Water, Sanitation, Electricity, Roads and Maintenance), C Motau (MMC: Corporate Services, Legal Services, and Human Resources Management and Development), A P Mufume (Local Economic Development, Human Settlement and Tourism) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Allan Zimbwa (Acting) • Chief Financial Officer: Mr M Strydom • Communications Officer: Zamani Mcineka

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• LED Officer: Mr B M Matimba • Other Senior Management: Z W Mcineka (Corporate Services), A Zimbwa (Technical Services), E Tshabalala (Social Services), P Raputsoa (Development and Planning Unit) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Completed tenders to be placed in the tender box at the municipality. For enquiries: Mrs Trudie van Niekerk, SCM Office, 013 249 2123.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Catalytic Converter (R290 million), LoskopZithabiseni Tourism Belt Development, Rust de Winter Development, Victor Khanye International Cargo Airport (R111 billion), Moloto Corridor Rail Development, International Convention Centre (R110 million), Agro-processing (R73 million), and Truck port/Logistics Hub (R16 395/m2).

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DR JS MOROKA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (MP316)

MPUMALANGA

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X4012, Siyabuswa, 0472 • PHYSICAL: 2601/3 Bongimfundo Street, Siyabuswa • TEL: 013 973 1101 • FAX: 013 973 0974/2463 • EMAIL: admin@moroka.gov.za • WEB: www.moroka.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 14,164,240km² • Population: 246 969 • Description: Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality is situated in the north-western part of the Mpumalanga province, with Siyabuswa as the capital town. It forms part of the larger economic region of the Tshwane, Johannesburg, Emalahleni and Steve Tshwete Municipalities, due to the fact that these areas provide employment opportunities to a sizable number of the municipal population. The geographical area includes 55 villages. It is characterised by a variety of urban, peri-urban and rural areas. Land use is largely for residential purposes, with some pieces of land falling under the control of traditional leadership. There is huge potential for growth in the tourism industry in the area. • Main Economic Sectors: Tourism industry.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 52, DA 4, SPP 1, ILIMO 1, NFP 1, APC 1, COPE 1, PAC 1 • Mayor: Ms Grace Mthimunye • Other Members of Council: G T Skosana (Speaker), K J Boshomane (Chief Whip), B S Magoele (Planning and Infrastructure), S M Ntlailane (Local Economic Development and Finance), J M Sekwala (Administration and Corporate Services) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: N Busane • Chief Financial Officer: Z G Skhosana • Communications Officer: B Mabena • LED Officer: Mr M S Mahlangu • Other Senior Management: B T Mabena (Acting Manager: Administration and Corporate Services), L E Babedi (Acting Manager: Facilities Management and Technical Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 92.46 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 84.42 • Green Drop Score 2011: 58.6 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • The municipal quotations are mainly publicised on municipal noticeboards and on the municipal website. Tenders are also advertised in the Sowetan and local community newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Development of Siyabuswa Shopping Complex, and Fresh Produce Market. • Key Investment Opportunities: Tourism industry – Mdala Nature Reserve, Mkhombo Dam, Kwa Nostokana, Arts and Craft Centre, Sozama Craft Centre, Mkholwane Lodge and others.

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EMAKHAZENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (MP314)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 17, Belfast, 1100 • PHYSICAL: 25 Scheepers Street, Belfast • TEL: 013 253 1121 • FAX: 013 253 2440 • WEB: www. emakhazeni.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,736km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 11, DA 4 • Mayor: Mr Xolani Ngwenya ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Oscar Nkosi • Communications Officer: Mr Sipho Maseko • Other Senior Management: Oscar Nkosi (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 79.83 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 83.72 • Green Drop Score 2011: 70.2 *GCIS LM

EMALAHLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (MP312)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 3, Witbank, 1035 • PHYSICAL: Civic Centre, Mandela Street, Witbank • TEL: 013 690 6911 • FAX: 013 690 6207 • EMAIL: admin@emalahleni.gov.za • WEB: www.emalahleni.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,678km² • Population: 435 217 • Description: Emalahleni Local Municipality is situated in Mpumalanga province within the jurisdiction of the Nkangala District Municipality (NDM). Emalahleni Municipality is one of six local municipalities in the Nkangala DM and is situated in the west of the

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Nkangala District. It forms part of the western regions of Mpumalanga province and borders onto Gauteng province. The Thembisile and Victor Khanye Municipalities in the Nkangala District and Kungwini Municipality in Gauteng border the Emalahleni Municipality to the north and west. The Steve Tshwete Municipality is located to the east and the Gert Sibande District Municipality borders Emalahleni to the south. The Emalahleni Municipality is strategically located in terms of the provincial context and transport network. It is situated in close proximity to the City of Johannesburg, City of Tshwane and Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipalities in Gauteng, and is connected to these areas by the N4 and N12 freeways. These freeways converge at eMalahleni in Emalahleni, from where the N4 extends to Nelspruit, the provincial capital, and ultimately Maputo in Mozambique. The N4 freeway and the railway line which runs adjacent to the freeway from Gauteng to Mozambique constitute the Maputo Corridor.

The southern areas of the Emalahleni Municipality form part of the region referred to as the Energy Mecca of South Africa, due to its rich deposits of coal reserves and power stations. Emalahleni and Middelburg (situated in the adjacent Steve Tshwete Municipality) are the highest order settlements in the Nkangala District. These towns offer the full spectrum of business and social activities and both towns have large industrial areas. The towns fulfil the function of service centres to the smaller towns and settlements, as well as farms in the district. • Main Economic Sectors: Coal mining, electricity generation, steel and vanadium.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 49, DA 18, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Ms Salome Sithole • Other Members of Council: Augustine Mkhwanazi (Speaker), Sunday Mathebula (Whip), Lesley Nhlapho (Development Planning), Lindiwe Mabona (Infrastructure and Basic Services), Cornelia Simelane (Administration and Resources Management), Paulinah Mokwena (Finance) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: George Mthimunye • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Letukisa Makgale (Acting) • Communications Officer: Mr Lebohang Mofokeng • LED Officer: Sipho Masuku (Acting) • Other Senior Management: Thandiwe Biyela (Director: Development Planning), Allan Taho (Director: Public Safety), T Matoane (Director: Administration and Resources Management), Collen Brentjies (Acting Director: Infrastructure and Basic Services), Sizwe Mayisela (Manager: Municipal Management Office) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 37.50 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 46.90 • Green Drop Score 2011: 45.6 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders and close quotations are advertised in the Witbank News (local paper), Sowetan and City Press. The adverts are also available on the municipal website: www.emalahleni.gov.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: The municipality has established agricultural commonages in Ga-Nala (maize farming), and vegetable farming to a cooperative in KwaGuqa. • Key Investment Opportunities: Retail development in eMalahleni and KwaGuqa, housing/accommodation across the municipality due to the newly established mines, and the Kusile Power Station project.

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STEVE TSHWETE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (MP313)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 14, Middelburg, 1050 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Walter Sisulu & Wanderers Streets, Middelburg • TEL: 013 249 7000 • FAX: 013 243 2550 • WEB: www.stevetshwetelm.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,976km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 39, DA 17, COPE 1, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Mr Mike Masina ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Willem Fouche • Communications Officer: Ms Prudence Leshilo • Other Senior Management: Willem Fouche (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with no findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with no findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 97.35 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 96.51 • Green Drop Score 2011: 76.1 *GCIS LM

THEMBISILE HANI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (MP315)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X4041, Empumalanga, 0458 • PHYSICAL: Stand 24 Kwaggafontein C, Empumalanga • TEL: 013 986 9100 • FAX: 013 986 0995 • EMAIL: sindanej@thembisilehanilm.gov.za • WEB: www. thembisilehanilm.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,384km² • Population: 258 875 • Description: Thembisile Hani Local Municipality forms part of the Nkangala District Municipality (DC31).The municipality is bordered by Dr JS Moroka (MP316) in the north, Elias Motsoaledi (LIM472) in the north-east, Steve Tshwete (MP313) in the east, Emalahleni (MP312) and Kungwini (GT462) in the south, and Dinokeng Tsa Taemane (GT461), now Tshwane Metro, in the west. • Main Economic Sectors: Public sector, retail/business services, and agricultural sector.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 52, DA 4, SPP 4, APC 1, ACDP 1, INDEPENDENT 1, ILIMO 1, PAC 1 • Mayor: Mr N J Mahlangu • Other Members of Council: P P Mojela (Speaker), B N Sibanyoni (Chief Whip), J J Jiyane

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(MMC: Corporate Services), S K Mnguni (MMC: Technical Services), L M Tshabangu (MMC: Finance) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: J Sindane • Chief Financial Officer: M Makgaba • Communications Officer: S Mashiya • LED Officer: W S Msiza • Other Senior Management: N Kubheka (Manager: Social Development Services), P Mabuza (Manager: Corporate Services), V Sibuyi (Acting Manager: Technical Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 78.30 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 27.77 • Green Drop Score 2011: 29.6 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders and requests are published in the Sowetan, City Press and on all noticeboards. Also see the website.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Multi-purpose Community Centre, Catalytic Converter, Agro-processing, Moloto Rail Development System, Rust De Winter tourism projects, and the Mpumalanga Provincial Flagship Projects.

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VICTOR KHANYE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (MP311)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 6, Delmas, 2210 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Samuel & Van der Walt Streets, Delmas • TEL: 013 665 6000/3333/2939 • FAX: 013 665 2913 • EMAIL: vusi.magqaza@victorkhanyelm.gov.za • WEB: www.victorkhanyelm.gov.za

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,568km² • Population: 56 000 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 13, DA 3, NFP 1 • Mayor: Eva Makhabane • Other Members of Council: Khaya Segone (Speaker), Hendry Ngoma (Chief Whip), Vusi Bhuda (Mayoral Committee: Planning, Infrastructure, Transport and Safety), Zonke Zulu (Mayoral Committee: Administration), Sponono Mahlangu (Mayoral Committee: Health and Social) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Minah Maredi • Chief Financial Officer: Steven Weber • Communications Officer: Vusi Magqaza • LED Officer: Sabelo Masina • Other Senior Management: Floyd Mashele (Director: Technical Services), Tembi Mdluli (Director: Community Services), Gift Ngobeni (Director: Corporate Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with no findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with no findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 80.07 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 18.26

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MUNICIPALITIES IN NORTHERN CAPE Frances Baard District

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Dikgatlong Magareng Phokwane Sol Plaatje John Taolo Gaetsewe District Ga-Segonyana Gamagara Joe Morolong Namakwa District Hantam Kamiesberg Karoo Hoogland Khai-Ma Nama Khoi Richtersveld Pixley Ka Seme District Emthanjeni Kareeberg Renosterberg Siyancuma Siyathemba Thembelihle Ubuntu Umsobomvu Siyanda District !Kheis //Khara Hais Kai !Garib Kgatelopele Mier Tsantsabane

The vast and arid Northern Cape is the largest province in South Africa, taking up nearly a third of the country’s land area. It covers an area of 361 830km2 and has a population of approximately 1,1 million people, the least populous of South Africa’s provinces. It is bordered by Namibia and Botswana to the north and also by the North West, Free State, Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces. The cold Atlantic Ocean forms the province’s western boundary.

The capital city is Kimberley. Other important towns are Upington, centre of the karakul sheep and driedfruit industries, and the most northerly wine-making region of South Africa; Springbok, in the heart of the Namaqualand spring-flower country; Kuruman and De Aar, the second most important junction of South Africa’s railway network. Sutherland is host to the southern hemisphere’s largest astronomical observatory, the multinational-sponsored Southern African Large Telescope.

The Northern Cape is rich in minerals. Alluvial diamonds are extracted from the beaches and the sea between Alexander Bay and Port Nolloth. The Sishen Mine near Kathu is the biggest source of iron ore in South Africa, while the copper mine at Okiep is one of the oldest mines in the country. Copper is also mined at Springbok and Aggeneys. The province is rich in asbestos, manganese, fluorspar, semi-precious stones and marble.

The province has fertile agricultural land in the Orange River Valley, especially at Upington, Kakamas and Keimoes where grapes and fruit are cultivated intensively. The interior Karoo relies on sheep farming, while the karakul-pelt industry is one of the most important in the Gordonia district of Upington. Wheat, fruit, peanuts, maize and cotton are produced at the Vaalharts Irrigation Scheme near Warrenton.

The Northern Cape is divided into five district municipalities and further subdivided into 27 local municipalities.

SOURCES: South Africa Yearbook 2011/12, published by the Government Communication and Information System http://www.northerncape.org.za http://www.southafrica.info

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FRANCES BAARD DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC9)

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CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X6088, Kimberley, 8300 • PHYSICAL: 51 Drakensberg Avenue, Carters Glen, Kimberley • TEL: 053 838 0911 • FAX: 053 861 1538 • EMAIL: frances.baard@fbdm.co.za • WEB: www.francesbaard.gov.za

JAN KEMPDORP PHOKWANE WARRENTON

WINDSORTON MAGARENG

DIKGATLONG

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X5, Barkly West, 8375 • PHYSICAL: 33 Cambell Street, Barkly West • TEL: 053 531 0671 • FAX: 053 531 0624 • WEB: dikgatlong@lantic.net MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 7,315km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 10, DA 2, COPE 1 • Mayor: Ms Ruth Gopane (Acting) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Johannes Eilerd • Communications Officer: Mr George Damoense • Other Senior Management: Johannes Eilerd (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 55.32 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 67.48 • Green Drop Score 2011: 15.5 *GCIS LM

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,542km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 6, DA 2, COPE 1 • Mayor: Ms Gladys Makena ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Shedrick Mere • Communications Officer: Ms Connie Lentswe • Other Senior Management: Shedrick Mere (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 72.66 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 65.56 • Green Drop Score 2011: 30.3 *GCIS

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MAGARENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC093)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 10, Warrenton, 8530 • PHYSICAL: Magrieta Prinsloo Street, Warrenton • TEL: 053 497 3111 • FAX: 053 497 4514

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 12,836km² • Population: 353 204 • Description: Frances Baard District Municipality is the smallest district in the Northern Cape.

However, it accommodates the largest proportion of the population of the province and has a diversity of 28,5 persons per km², giving it the largest population density in the province. The municipality is located in the far eastern portion of the province.

It shares its northern borders with the North West province and its eastern border with the Free State province. Kimberley, which is where the district municipality is located, is less than 500km away from Johannesburg in the north, less than 1 000km away from Cape Town in the south and the Port of Durban in the east. It comprises the four local municipalities of Dikgatlong, Magareng, Phokwane and Sol Plaatje. The main towns are Kimberley, Hartswater, Jan Kempdorp, Barkley West and Warrenton.

• Main Economic Sectors: Primary sector: mining, quarrying, agriculture, fishing and forestry; secondary sector: manufacturing, construction, electricity, gas and water; tertiary sector: finance, real estate, business services, transport, communication, storage and government.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 7, DA 2, COPE 1 • Mayor: Ms Khadi Moloi • Other Members of Council: B M Maribe (Speaker), W Johnson (Chairperson: Finance Committee), K Rifles (Chairperson: Policy and Institutional Development Committee), M B Silingile (Chairperson: Infrastructure Development Committee), T Nicholas (Chairperson: Planning and Development) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Ms Z M Bogatsu • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Hannes van Biljon • Communications Officer: Gerline Roman • LED Officer: Mr Basil Louw • Other Senior Management: Nomama Kgantsi (HOD: Administration), Frank Mdee (HOD: Planning and Development), Peet van der Walt (HOD: Infrastructure Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with no findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • All procurement is centralised through the Supply Chain Unit. Procurement of goods and services are obtained: below R30 000 through quotation system from the preferred supplier database, above R30 000 but below R200 000 through written quotations. Written quotations are advertised through the FBDM website for seven days and external noticeboard at the district municipality offices. Tenders (above R200 000) are advertised through local and national newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: The district is planning an LED expo that will create an appropriate platform for SMMEs to exhibit and market their business. The expo will also serve as a medium through which SMMEs will access: available support and opportunities; business development opportunities; support, especially for small/ emerging farmers and small-scale miners; tourism promotion and marketing; and capacity development in LED. • Key Investment Opportunities: Development and operation of an oils extracting plant in the Phokwane (Hartswater/Jan Kempdorp towns) area; establishing and operation of a call centre in Warrenton, Magareng Local Municipality; development and operation of a goat’s cheese factory; establishment and operation of a Tannery Plant; and establishment and operation of essential oils plant in the Phokwane area.

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DIKGATLONG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC092)

PHOKWANE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC094)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X3, Hartswater, 8570 • PHYSICAL: 24 Hertzog Street, Hartswater • TEL: 053 474 9700 • FAX: 053 474 1768 • WEB: www.phokwane.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 834km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 13, DA 3, AZAPO 1, COPE 1 • Mayor: Vuyisile Khen ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Moeketsi Dichaba • Communications Officer: Mr Morgan Motswana • Other Senior Management: Moeketsi Dichaba (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 60.16 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 49.44 • Green Drop Score 2011: 53.4 LM

SOL PLAATJE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC091)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X5030, Kimberley, 8300 • PHYSICAL: Jan Smuts Boulevard, Kimberley • TEL: 053 830 6911/6100 • FAX: 053 833 1005 • EMAIL: info@solplaatje.org.za • WEB: www.solplaatje.org.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,145km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 40, DA 16, COPE 5, ACDP 1 • Mayor: Mr Patrick Everyday ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Goolam Akharwaray • Communications Officer: Mr Sello Matsie • Other Senior Management: Goolam Akharwaray (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 72.10 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 84.23 • Green Drop Score 2011: 76.0 *GCIS DM

JOHN TAOLO GAETSEWE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC45)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 1480, Kuruman, 8460 • PHYSICAL: 4 Federale Mynbou Street, Kuruman • TEL: 053 712 8700 • FAX: 053 712 2502 • EMAIL: info@taologaetsewe.gov.za • WEB: www.taologaetsewe.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 27,283km² • Population: 191 537 • Description: John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality is the municipality formerly known as Kgalagadi. It comprises the three local municipalities of Gamagara, Ga-Segonyana and Joe Morolong (formerly known as Moshaweng), and 186 towns and settlements, of which the majority (80%) are villages. The five main towns are Kuruman, Kathu, Dingle, Olifantshoek and Vanzylsrus. The boundaries of this district were demarcated in 2006 to include the once north-western part of Joe Morolong and Olifantshoek and surrounds into the Gamagara Local Municipality. It has an established rail network

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POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 6, DA 1, COPE 1 • Mayor: Ms Sofia Mosikatsi • Other Members of Council: Seweditse Gaobusiwe (Speaker), Goitsemang Assegaai (Chair: Economic Development Committee), Omphemetse Mogodi (Chair: Finance, Corporate and Planning Committee), Mosimanegape Mochwari (Chair: Community Development Services Committee), Edwin Hantise (Chair: Infrastructure and Basic Services Committee) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Molemoeng Bokgwathile • Chief Financial Officer: Ms Sharona French-Sulliman • Communications Officer: Dineo Bontsi • LED Officer: Mr Thabo Mathabathe • Other Senior Management: Selogilwe Sethibe (Director: Internal Audit), Tlhomelang Matlhare (Director: Community Development Services), Moses Eilerd (Director: Corporate Services), Ookame Moseki (Housing Manager), Gerrie van der Westhuizen (IDP/PMS Manager), Billy Moseki (Senior Economic Development Officer) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Green Drop Score 2011: 49.2 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • The tenders are placed in local circulating newspapers and on the municipal website. Others are also placed in the CIDB website for construction projects.

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GAMAGARA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC453)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 1001, Kathu, 8446 • PHYSICAL: Frikkey Meyer Road & Cnr Hendrik Van Eck, Civic Centre, Kathu • TEL: 053 723 2261 • FAX: 053 723 2021 • WEB: www.gamagara.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,619km² • Population: 28 000 • Description: Gamagara Local Municipality is a Category B municipality found in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District within the Northern Cape province. It is located in the north eastern sector of the Northern Cape on the N14 national road between Upington and Vryburg. It lies approximately 200km north-east of Upington and 280km north-west of Kimberley. Kathu is the main town in the municipality and the Central Business District (CBD) is located here. The other four towns are Sesheng (just outside Kathu), Dingleton, Dibeng and Olifantshoek. The municipal area owns an endemic camelthorn tree forest which enjoys a National Heritage status and gave Kathu its name.

The area boasts the largest single pit, open cast iron ore mine in the world and is the starting point of the Sisheng-Saldanha railway line. • Main Economic Sectors: Mining, game farming and business services.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 6, DA 3, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mrs Maria Diniza • Other Members of Council: D Moyo (Mayor’s Office, LED and Corporate Services), CLL Diniza (Financial Services, Supply Chain, and Budget and Treasury), CLL Tiroyame (Community Services), J Kaars (Technical Services) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Clement Itumeleng • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Moses Grond • Communications Officer: Kamogelo Semamai • LED Officer: Mr Herbert Motlonye • Other Senior Management: CM Phuti (Acting Director: Corporate Services), G Loeto (Acting Director: Community Services), K Ositang (Acting Director: Infrastructure Services), K Semamai (Acting Manager: Mayor’s Office) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 40.00 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 49.87 • Green Drop Score 2011: 10.5 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Contact the Head of Supply Chain Management, Josephine Nampa; 053 723 2261 or josephinem@gamagara.co.za LM

JOE MOROLONG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC451)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X117, Mothibistad, 8474 • PHYSICAL: D320 Cardington Road, Churchill Village, Mothibistad • TEL: 053 773 9300 • FAX: 053 773 9350 • EMAIL: emolete@joemorolong.gov.za

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GA-SEGONYANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC452)

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CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X1522, Kuruman, 8460 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Voortrekker & School Streets, Kuruman • TEL: 053 712 9300 • FAX: 053 712 3581 • EMAIL: kurman@ga-segonyana.gov.za • WEB: www.kurumankalahari.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,492km² • Population: 80 000 • Description: Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality is a Category C municipality found under the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality, previously known as the Kgalagadi District Municipality, and is situated in the Northern Cape province. It originated as a cross-boundary municipality that straddled the boundary between the North West and Northern Cape provinces. It was established in 2000 through the amalgamation of Kuruman and Mothibistad Municipalities and includes sections of the Bophirima District Municipality. 80% of the population stay in rural villages. The area is also administered through a traditional authority system with two paramount chiefs and headmen.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 20, DA 3, COPE 1, UCDP 1 • Mayor: Mr Victor Makoke ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Michael Masa • Communications Officer: Martin Tsatsimpe • Other Senior Management: Atlholang Gaborone (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 72.27 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 37.32 • Green Drop Score 2011: 65.8 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • There is a municipal database of all the service providers from which quotations or proposals are outsourced if there is a service needed. Tenders are advertised in the local newspaper and on the municipal noticeboard. There is a tender box at the foyer of the municipality in which the completed tenders are normally placed. These are opened in public on stipulated closing dates of such tenders.

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KAMIESKROON KAMIESBERG GARIES LOERIESFONTEIN HANTAM CALVINIA

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 20,172km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 23, COPE 3, UCDP 2, DA 1 • Mayor: Mrs Kebuseditswe Molete • Other Members of Council: Mmasara Maneng (Speaker), Ernest Leshope (Chief Whip) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Tshepo Bloom • Chief Financial Officer: Mrs Boipelo Motlhaping • Communications Officer: Ms Tlhompo Moncho • LED Officer: Mr K V Phiri • Other Senior Management: Thabang Moeng (Fleet Management Officer), K V Phiri (Planning and Development) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 33.42 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 60.08

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 126,836km² • Population: 108 118 • Description: Namakwa District Municipality is located in the Northern Cape province and is comprised of seven local municipalities: Nama Khoi, Hantam, Khai-Ma, Kamiesberg, Karoo Hoogland, Richtersveld and Namaqualand. Its main towns are Springbok, Pofadder, Port Nolloth, Garies, Calvinia and Williston. It is bordered by the republic of Namibia in the north, Siyanda Local Municipality in the north-east, Pixley ka Seme District Municipality in the east, Central Karoo District Municipality in the south-east, Cape Winelands District Municipality in the south (formerly the Boland District Municipality), West Coast District Municipality in the south-west and the Atlantic Ocean in the west. The seat of Namakwa District Municipality is Springbok.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 3, DA 2, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mr Frank van den Heever • Other Members of Council: B G Vass (Speaker), C Cardinal (Roads Committee), E C Drage-Maritz (Economic Development and Projects Committee), S D Hoskin (Social Development Committee) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Miss Madeleinne Brandt • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Frikkie Roodtman • Communications Officer: Angus Saal • LED Officer: Mr Chris Fortuin • Other Senior Management: E Bezuidenhout (Administration), G Cloete (Human Resource), I Smith (Infrastructure Projects), W Auret (Community Services), J Loubser (Planning) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders are posted on the website and noticeboards, and in the local media (Namakwa Nuus, Die Plattelander, Die Rooihaantjie and Die Noordwester) and national media (Die Burger and Die Gemsbok).

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HANTAM LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC065)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X14, Calvinia, 8190 • PHYSICAL: Hope Street, Calvinia • TEL: 027 341 8500 • FAX: 027 341 8501 • EMAIL: info@hantam. gov.za • WEB: www.hantam.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 36,128km² • Population: 21 000 • Description: Hantam Local Municipality includes Calvinia (the centre) as well as Brandvlei, Loeriesfontein, Middelpos and Nieuwoudtville. Calvinia is approximately 400km from Cape Town, Springbok, Upington and Beaufort West. A 1 250m tarred runway, very close to Calvinia, is used by many visitors to this beautiful part of the Northern Cape. The municipality provides work for more than 140 permanent employees. Seventy percent of the population live and work in the towns. Farming is the main contributor to the economy, namely sheep, wool and lucerne, as well as rooibos tea. Numerous government departments are also situated in Calvinia. The Hantam Municipality is well known for its wide open spaces, stunning mountain ranges and nature reserves filled with an incredible array of plants and bulbs that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

• Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture (sheep farming) and mining (salt and gypsum).

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 4, DA 4, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mr Albert Fritz • Other Members of Council: G J Engelbrecht, M S Esau, G Opperman, H C Steenkamp, F J Sterkse ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Charl du Plessis • LED Officer: Mr Noel Viljoen • Other Senior Management: Brian Meyer (Head: Technical Service), Riaan van Wyk (Head: Community Service) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 81.64 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 75.07 • Green Drop Score 2011: 15.4 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • On the website: www.hantam.gov.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Rooibos tea facility in Nieuwoudtville.

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Score 2011: 53.18 • Green Drop Score 2011: 5.4 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Local newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Current – fishing (Hondeklipbaai) and tourism.

Proposed – arts and crafts hub, granite manufacturing, bottling of water project, and wheat mill project.

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KAROO HOOGLAND LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC066)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X03, Williston, 8920 • PHYSICAL: 1 Herbst Street, Williston • TEL: 053 391 3003 • FAX: 053 391 3294 • EMAIL: karoohoogwil@telkomsa.net • WEB: www.karoohoogland.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 32,274km² • Population: 12 000 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 3, COPE 2, DA 2 • Mayor: Mr Jan P Julies ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Ernst Saayman • Chief Financial Officer: Mr M K Botha • LED Officer: Mr V Opperman • Other Senior Management: L Nothnagel (Head: Corporate Services), FJ Lotter (Head: Infrastructure) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 39.96 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 50.53 • Green Drop Score 2011: 11.9 LM

KHAI-MA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC067)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 108, Pofadder, 8890 • PHYSICAL: Khai-Ma Local Municipality, New Street, Pofadder • TEL: 054 933 1000 • FAX: 054 933 0252 • EMAIL: munman@khaima.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 16,628km² • Population: 13 461 • Description: Khai-Ma Local Municipality is a Category B municipality established in terms of section of Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, 1998, Act 117 of 1998. The municipality is situated between S29º08’08,7 and E19º23’27,1. The seat, Pofadder, is situated about 220km west of Upington and 165km east of Springbok. The other towns of the municipality are: Aggeneys (mining town) – 68km (west), Pella – 36km (north-west), Onseepkans – 50km (north), and Witbank – 100km (north-west).

Farming settlements are: Dwagga Soutpan, Vrugbaar, Raap-en-Skraap and Klein Pella. The total households are 1 259 and they include formal, informal and poor households - no records of informal households exist. Poor households amount to 77% (1 662) of the total households. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture; tourism; community, social and personal services; and renewable energy.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 4, COPE 2, DA 1 • Mayor: Ms Aurelia Jonas • Other Members of Council: Henry Raman (Chief Whip), Aurelia Jonas (Speaker), Lakus van Rooi, Siena Magerman, Stefanus April, Stanley Basson ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Thabo Molete (Acting) • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Pieter van der Merwe • Communications Officer: Mr Alfredo Green • Other Senior Management: Edward Vries (Acting Manager: Corporate Services), Petrus Baker (Acting Manager: Infrastructure), Pieter van der Merwe (Chief Financial Officer) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 53.11 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 46.62 • Green Drop Score 2011: 14.2 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Investment Opportunities: Development of a guest farm in Coboop; establishment of an info-tourism centre and museum in Pofadder and Pella; upgrade walking trails in Pofadder and Onseepkans; and develop camping site at Diep-en-Deur.

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NAMA KHOI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC062)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 17, Springbok, 8240 • PHYSICAL: Namakwa Street, Springbok • TEL: 027 718 8100 • FAX: 027 712 1635 • WEB: www. namakhoi.gov.za

KAMIESBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC064)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X200, Garies, 8220 • PHYSICAL: 22 Main Street, Garies • TEL: 027 652 8000 • FAX: 027 652 8001 MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 14,210km² • Population: 13 309 • Main Economic Sectors: Mining and quarrying; wholesale, retail trade, catering and accommodation; community, social and personal services, and general government; and tourism.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 4, DA 2, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mr Mervin Cloete • Other Members of Council: Ms Cardinal ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Oarabile Barnard • Communications Officer: Daphne Beukes • Other Senior Management: Daphne Beukes (Head: Corporate Services), Ferdi Links (Head: Technical Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 35.63 • Blue Drop

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 17,989km² • Population: 64 000 • Description: Nama Khoi Local Municipality is situated in the north-western side of the Northern Cape province. It forms part of the Namakwa District Municipality, with the town of Springbok as the administrative centre. There are six other main towns: Steinkopf, Concordia, Okiep, Nababeep, Komaggas and Kleinzee. It is the largest municipality in the Namakwa District Municipality. Nama and Khoi-San people occupied this area for hundreds of years. Springbok is the most densely populated area, close to the N1 and also functions as the sub-regional centre for administrative, commercial and higher order social facilities. Mining used to form the backbone of the economy with tourism being seen as the new frontier for economic development.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 8, DA 6, COPE 3 • Mayor: Mr W T Cloete • Other Members of Council: J C Losper (Speaker), K S Ventura (Member: Executive Committee), G J Coetzee (Member: Executive Committee)

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NAMAKWA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC6) NAMAKWA DISTRIT MUNICIPALITY (DC6) CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X20, Springbok, 8240 • PHYSICAL: Van Riebeeck Street, Springbok • TEL: 027 712 8000 • FAX: 027 712 8040 • EMAIL: info@namakwa-dm.gov.za • WEB: www.namakwa-dm.gov.za DM

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Aubrey Baartman • Chief Financial Officer: Mr W J Bowers • Communications Officer: Isaac Cloete • LED Officer: Mr Russell Hartley • Other Senior Management: J Cloete (Head: Technical Services), P Opperman (Head: Electrical Services), A M Beukes (Internal Audit) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 63.47 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 57.96 • Green Drop Score 2011: 37.2 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Published in the weekly local newspaper (Die Namakwalander).

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RICHTERSVELD LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC061)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X113, Port Nolloth, 8280 • PHYSICAL: Main Road, Port Noloth • TEL: 027 851 1111 • FAX: 027 851 1101 • EMAIL: port@lantic.net • WEB: www.richtersveld.gov.za

Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 40.70 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 46.09 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders are posted on the website and in the local and national newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Alternative and renewable energy projects in different municipalities. • Key Investment Opportunities: Mining (uranium and diamond deposits) and rail revitalisation.

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EMTHANJENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC073)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 42, De Aar, 7000 • PHYSICAL: 45 Voortrekker Street, De Aar • TEL: 053 632 9100 • FAX: 053 631 0105 • EMAIL: info@emthanjeni.co.za • WEB: www.emthanjeni.co.za

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 13,472km² • Description: Emthanjeni Local Municipality is a Category B municipality consisting of three towns: De Aar, Britstown and Hanover. Emthanjeni, and especially De Aar, is renowned for its central location MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 9,608km² • Population: 14 000 on the main railway line between Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 5, DA 3 • Mayor: Mr A M Namibia. It is situated in the Pixley ka Seme District Municipality and is the seat of Jansen this district. Its location is approximately 300km south-west of Kimberley, 440km ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Ethal Cloete • south-east of Upington, 300km north-east of Beaufort-West and 300km south-west Communications Officer: Ethel Cloete • Other Senior Management: Joseph Cloete (Information Officer (PAIA)) of Bloemfontein. The land area comprises 11% of the district land area and 3% of the province. It represents approximately 23% of the district population. • Main AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Economic Sectors: Community services, agriculture, business services, retail sector Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: and tourism.

36.77 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 36.44 • Green Drop Score 2011: 27.6 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 7, DA 5, COPE 1, DM INDEPENDENT 1 • Mayor: Mr Sipho Sthonga • Other Members of Council: Mary PIXLEY KA SEME DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC7) Freddie (Speaker), Godfrey Nyl (Executive Committee Member), Hennie Rust CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X1012, De Aar, 7000 • PHYSICAL: Culver (Executive Committee Member) Road, De Aar • TEL: 053 631 0891 • FAX: 053 631 2529 • EMAIL: pixley@telkomsa. ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Isak Visser • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Faried Manuel • Communications Officer: Michael Jack • LED net • WEB: www.pixley.co.za Officer: Mr Michael Jack • Other Senior Management: Francois Taljaard (Director: Infrastructure and Housing Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: CAMPBELL Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 63.18 • Blue Drop Score 2011: GRIQUATOWN 60.42 • Green Drop Score 2011: 21.0 SIYANCUMA TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • www.emthanjeni.co.za MARYDALE LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Hydroponic Tunnels, Solar Energy Park, Cooperatives Support and Paragliding World Event. • Key Investment Opportunities: HOPETOWN PRIESKA SIYATHEMBA THEMBELIHLE Shopping/office complex, Warehouse Plant (De Aar central location), arts and crafts Hub, and development of N10 corridor (tourism/boost local economy).

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WYKSVLEI KAREEBERG

VOSBURG

EMTHANJENI

CARNARVON

HANOVER

NORTHERN CAPE

HUTCHINSON

RICHMOND

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 103,410km² • Population: 168 000 • Description: Pixley ka Seme District Municipality lies in the south-east of the Northern Cape province and shares its borders with three other provinces, namely the Free State Province to the east, the Eastern Cape province to the south-east and the Western Cape Province to the south-west. It is comprised of eight local municipalities: Ubuntu, Umsobomvu, Emthanjeni, Kareeberg, Renosterberg, Thembelihle, Siyathemba and Siyancuma. Its main town is De Aar. It is one of the five district municipalities in the province and is the second-largest. Traffic flows through the region linking the major industrial areas of the country. The area has a low rainfall, while the largest river in South Africa flows through it. Two of the major dams in South Africa, the Vanderkloof and Gariep dams, are situated on the borders of the district municipality. • Main Economic Sectors: Manufacturing, agriculture, construction, trade, and financial and business services.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 4, DA 2, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mr John Lolwana • Other Members of Council: Miriam Kibi (Speaker), Rhoode Itumeleng (Finance), Krisjan Arens (Economic and Social Development), Thandi Sintu (Corporate Services), E L Schutz, J Grobbelaar, G A White ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Ntsikelelo Jack • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Bradley James • Communications Officer: Wavela Renene • LED Officer: Mr Sindisile Madyo • Other Senior Management: Themba Loko (Senior Manager: Corporate Services), Viv Jones (Senior Manager: Infrastructure and Technical Services), Sam Diokpala (Senior Manager: Shared Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit 140

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 10, Carnarvon, 8925 • PHYSICAL: Hanau Street, Carnarvon • TEL: 053 382 3012 • FAX: 053 382 3142 • EMAIL: kareeberg@ xsinet.co.za • WEB: www.kareeberg.co.za

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UBUNTU LOXTON

COLESBERG UMSOBOMVU

KAREEBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC074)

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 17,702km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 4, DA 2, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mr Burnette Slambee ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Zolile Dingile • Communications Officer: Mr Nicholas Van Zyl • Other Senior Management: Zolile Dingile (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 39.35 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 35.06 • Green Drop Score 2011: 27.7 *GCIS LM

RENOSTERBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC075)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 112, Petrusville, 8770 • PHYSICAL: 555 School Street, Petrusville • TEL: 053 663 0041 • FAX: 053 663 0180 MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 5,527km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 4, COPE 2, DA 1 • Mayor: Ms Angelina Jack ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Mzamo Mtubu • Communications Officer: Mr Leon Pula • Other Senior Management: Mzamo Mtuba (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 17.60 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 25.36 • Green Drop Score 2011: 28.4 *GCIS LM

SIYANCUMA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC078)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 27, Douglas, 8730 • PHYSICAL: Civic Centre,

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Otto Du Plessis Square, Douglas • TEL: 053 298 1810 • FAX: 053 298 3141 • EMAIL: siyancuma@gmail.com MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 16,753km² • Population: 54 263 • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture and mining.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 7, COPE 2, DA 2 • Mayor: Ms Lorraine Olifant • Other Members of Council: Johannes George (Councillor), Masego Selebogo (Councillor), Sekopane Moseile (Councillor), Patrick Mc Klein (Councillor), Dawid Koopman (Councillor) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr William J Stadhouer • Chief Financial Officer: Mr C J Muller • Communications Officer: Harry Coleberg • LED Officer: Mr S Pienaar • Other Senior Management: G Beukes (Corporate Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 19.66 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 29.49 • Green Drop Score 2011: 3.8 LM

Score 2011: 35.18 • Green Drop Score 2011: 6.5 *GCIS

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CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X6039, Upington, 8800 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Hill & Le Roux Streets, Upington • TEL: 054 337 2800 • FAX: 054 337 2888 • EMAIL: hub@siyanda.gov.za • WEB: www.siyanda-dm.co.za

SIYATHEMBA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC077)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 16, Prieska, 8940 • PHYSICAL: Victoria Street, Prieska • TEL: 053 353 5300 • FAX: 053 353 1386 • EMAIL: mmsec@ siyathemba.gov.za • WEB: www.siyathemba.co.za

MIER

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 14,725km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 5 , COPE 2, DA 1 • Mayor: Mr Piet Papier ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Chief Financial Officer: Heinrich Nieuwenhuizen • LED Officer: Jakob Basson • Other Senior Management: Gert Bessies (Head: Communications and Acting Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 62.40 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 40.94 • Green Drop Score 2011: 18.0 LM

SIYANDA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC8)

//KHARA HAIS

TSANTSABANE

AUGRABIES FALLS

KGATELOPELE

UPINGTON KEIMOES KAKAMAS KAI !GARIB

!KHEIS

GROBLERSHOOP

THEMBELIHLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC076) KENHARDT

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 8,023km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 3, COPE 2, DA 1, INDEPENDENT 1 • Mayor: Ms Lynette Olifant ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Gladwin Nieuwenhuizen (Acting) • Communications Officer: Ms Tanya Gorrah • Other Senior Management: Gladwin Nieuwenhuizen (Acting Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 72.82 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 45.87 • Green Drop Score 2011: 55.7 *GCIS LM

UBUNTU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC071)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X329, Victoria West, 7070 • PHYSICAL: 78 Church Street, Victoria West • TEL: 053 621 0026 • FAX: 053 621 0368 • EMAIL: info@ubuntu.gov.za • WEB: www.ubuntu.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 20,389km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 4, DA 3, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mr Christian Arens ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Martin Fillis • Communications Officer: Mr Hendry Jacobs • Other Senior Management: Martin Fillis (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 72.63 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 67.15 • Green Drop Score 2011: 24.0 *GCIS LM

UMSOBOMVU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC072)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X6, Colesberg, 9795 • PHYSICAL: 21A Church Street, Colesberg • TEL: 051 753 0777 • FAX: 051 753 0574 MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 6,819km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 7, COPE 2, DA 1 • Mayor: Ms Nombulelo Hermans ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Amos Mpela • Communications Officer: Mr Clifford Asiya • Other Senior Management: Amos Mpela (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 15.76 • Blue Drop

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 102,524km² • Population: 200 000 • Description: Siyanda District Municipality is a Category C municipality and forms the mid-northern section of the province on the frontier with Botswana. It covers almost 30% of the entire province, out of which 65 000km² comprise the vast Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Trans-Frontier Park and the former Bushman Land. This district comprises six local municipalities: Mier, Kai !Garib, //Khara Hais, Tsantsabane, !Kheis and Kgatelopele. Upington is the district municipal capital where the municipal government is located. The vast area has population density of about 1,7 people per km². The District Management Area (DMA) consists mainly of areas in the Kalahari, private farmlands in the Kenhardt and surrounding areas, as well as the community of Riemvasmaak. In spite of the vast area which the DMA covers, it is scarcely populated due to the predominant agricultural characteristic. • Main Economic Sectors: Mining and tourism.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 5, DA 2, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mr Gift Van Staden • Other Members of Council: Berenice Sinxeve (Chairperson: Good Governance and Public Participation Portfolio Committee), Samuel Esau (Chairperson: Service Delivery Portfolio Committee), Hazel Mothibi (Chairperson: Social Economic Development Portfolio Committee), Paulus Mgcera (Chairperson: Institutional Development Portfolio Committee) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr D Ngxanga • Chief Financial Officer: Mr P Beukes • Communications Officer: Martha Manyehe • LED Officer: Mr Alfred Tieties • Other Senior Management: J G Lategan (Director: Municipal Support Services), D J Van Zyl (Deputy Director: Corporate Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • In order to obtain price written quotations, requests are placed in local print media, on noticeboards at the offices and on the website. The same rule applies to tenders. The centralised source: the Supply Chain Unit, which is headed by Ms Carol Newman.

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!KHEIS LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC084)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X2, Groblershoop, 8850 • PHYSICAL: Orania Street, Groblershoop • TEL: 054 833 9500 • FAX: 054 833 9509 MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 11,107km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 4, COPE 2, DA 1

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CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X3, Hopetown, 8750 • PHYSICAL: Church Street, Hopetown • TEL: 053 203 0005/0008 • FAX: 053 203 0490

• Mayor: Ms Serena Johnson ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Ms Peresa Scheepers (Acting) • Communications Officer: Mr Ronnie Van der Westhuizen • Other Senior Management: Peresa Scheepers (Acting Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 50.33 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 53.43 • Green Drop Score 2011: 8.0 *GCIS LM

//KHARA HAIS LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC083)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X6003, Upington, 8800 • PHYSICAL: Market Street, Upington • TEL: 054 338 7000 • FAX: 054 338 7350 • EMAIL: manager@kharahais.gov.za • WEB: www.kharahais.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 21,780km² • Population: 78 393 • Description: //Khara Hais Local Municipality is a Category B municipality and is located in the Siyanda District Municipality, which is the second-largest district in the Northern Cape. It is the acknowledged commercial, educational, military, agricultural, medical, transport and tourist centre of the area. Natural boundaries provide a unique aspect to the town – one is the Kalahari Desert and another is the Orange River, South Africa’s largest river. It straddles the Orange River. The main towns in this area are Upington, Raaswater, Louisvale, Kalksloot, Leerkrans, Karos and Lambrechtsdrift.

Upington is the central town situated 400km west of Kimberley. Upington has an airport and a landing strip.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 16, DA 7, COPE 4 • Mayor: Mr Gift Van Staden ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Willem Engelbrecht • Communications Officer: Patrick Williams • Other Senior Management: Willen Engelbrecht (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 71.70 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 43.57 • Green Drop Score 2011: 35.8 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Published on the website and in the Gemsbok newspaper in Upington. The centralised source: //Khara Hais archiving section, Cecilia Oliphant, 054 338 7110 (reasons to be provided in order for information to be obtained).

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KAI !GARIB LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC082)

NORTHERN CAPE

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X6, Kakamas, 8870 • PHYSICAL: 11th Avenue, Kakamas • TEL: 054 431 6300 • FAX: 054 461 6401 • www.kaigarib.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 26,358km² • Description: Kai !Garib Local Municipality is situated along the Orange River, and is bordered by //Khara Hais Local Municipality on the north-east and Namibia on the north-west. It falls within the Siyanda District Municipality. This area consists of three large towns: Kakamas, Keimoes and Kenhardt. Six former settlements can be found between these towns.

It is characterised by its unique landscape with the Kalahari Desert on the one side and the Orange River on the other side. The agricultural sector is the main economic sector with the largest potential for economic growth. Although the tourism sector has seen an increase in development there is still much potential for growth.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 10, DA 4, COPE 3 • Mayor: Miss Gina Cloete ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Johny MacKay • Communications Officer: Benedick Bok • Other Senior Management: Johny Mackay (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 68.99 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 47.08 • Green Drop Score 2011: 22.1 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Published in the local newspaper (The Gemsbok).

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KGATELOPELE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC086)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 43, Danielskuil, 8405 • PHYSICAL: Barker Street, Danielskuil • TEL: 053 384 8600 • FAX: 053 384 0326 • EMAIL: admin@ kgatelopele.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,478km² • Population: 21 498 • Description: Kgatelopele Local Municipality is a Category B municipality found in the Northern Cape province. It was formerly known as Danielskuil Municipal District or Area.

This region includes the town of Lime Acres. • Main Economic Sectors: Mining, agriculture, manufacturing and business services.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 5, DA 2, COPE 1 • Mayor: Ms Gloria Kgoronyane • Other Members of Council: A Visser, C Joseph, G McCarthy, A Adams, P Mgcera ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Gilbert Lategan • Chief 142

Financial Officer: Ms T Mocke • Communications Officer: Gustav von Mollendorf • LED Officer: Mr G Von Mollendorf • Other Senior Management: Gustav Von Mollendorf (Corporate Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 66.03 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 54.21 • Green Drop Score 2011: 41.9 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Newspaper of the region.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Lucern project with mine. • Key Investment Opportunities: Mining and opportunities derived from supplies to the mine.

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MIER LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC081)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 178, Mier, 8811 • PHYSICAL: 63 Loubosweg, Mier • TEL: 054 531 0019 • FAX: 054 531 0019 • EMAIL: miermun@lantic.net MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 22,468km² • Population: 8 500 • Description: Mier Local Municipality consists of nine small towns and the !Khomani San community within its jurisdiction. The municipality is situated between 20º and 21º EL, and between 26º and 27º 3B. Rietfontein, which is the main town, is situated approximately 280km northwest from the nearest big town of Upington. Mier Municipality borders with Namibia in the west, the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in the north and Botswana in the north-east. It forms part of the Siyanda District Municipality. • Main Economic Sectors: Argriculture, business services, hunting activities on game farms (Pulai, Lorreto and Tween Dabbas), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Guest Houses and Lodges, manufacturing, transport (taxis), individuals community, and social and personal services (catering).

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 4, DA 2, COPE 1 • Mayor: Ms Magrietha Eiman • Other Members of Council: Katrina Dodds, Sebina Masikani, Nicolaas Joseph, Patric Faroa, Pieter Smith, Anna Titus ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Ivan Van Wyk (Acting)• Chief Financial Officer: Mr Elrico Mouton (Acting) • Communications Officer: Mr Cobus Mouton (Acting) • LED Officer: Mr Petrus Mathys • Other Senior Management: Cobus Mouton (Acting Head: Corporate Services), Ivan Van Wyk (Acting Municipal Manager), Elrico Mouton (Acting Financial Manager), Joseph Mienies (Acting Technical Manager), S K Coetzee (Acting Community Service Manager) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 25.03 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 25.56 • Green Drop Score 2011: 4.5 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Supply Chain process, with Jan Basson as contact person.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Salt workings projects, vegetable gardens, upgrading of cemeteries, arts and craft by !Khomani San community, Kalahari Tourism tented camp, and small business activities. • Key Investment Opportunities: Bloodhound project (fastest car in the world – will take place in Hakskeenpan in 2013/214), and The Speedweek, also in Hakskeenpan on an annual basis.

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TSANTSABANE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NC085)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 5, Postmasburg, 8420 • PHYSICAL: 13 Springbok Street, Postmasburg • TEL: 053 313 7300 • FAX: 053 313 1602 • EMAIL: tsantsabane.mm@lgnet.org.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 18,333km² • Population: 33 000 • Description: Tsantsabane Local Municipality is located within the north-eastern parts of the Northern Cape province, and falls within the boundaries of the Siyanda District. The nearest business centre is Kimberley. The main town is Postmasburg. Three main traffic routes provide access to other cities, namely Johannesburg via Kuruman and the Kalahari and Cape Town via Kimberley. The rest of the Tsantsabane Municipality area comprises of Boichoko, Postdene, New Town, Stasie, Groen Water, Skyfontein, Jean Heaven, the new established settlement brought about by the land redistribution called Marenane, and the well-known Lohatlha Army Battle School. Economically Tsantsabane is known for being rich in minerals, and for its mining, agriculture, manufacturing and farming sectors. Tsantsabane has reinvented itself over the years as one of the leading investment hotspots in the Northern Cape. The construction of the Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore’s Kolomela mine has brought an implosion of development to the area. • Main Economic Sectors: Mining.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 6, DA 2, TCF 2, COPE 1 • Mayor: Elroy Phete • Other Members of Council: Obakeng Kgoronyane (Chairperson: Corporate Services Committee), Tatlhelelo Photlhe (Chairperson: Technical Committee), Mpho Mashia (Chairperson: Municipal Public Accounts Committee), Miena Oliphant (Chairperson: Social and Committee Services), Elroy Phete (Chairperson: Financial Committee) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Obakeng Isaacs (Acting) • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Itumeleng Nkadimang (Acting) • Communications Officer: Diemiso Leburu • LED Officer: Miss Mathapelo Mathetsa • Other Senior Management: Lebogang Botha (Acting Director: Technical Services), Julius Theys (Director: Social and Community Services)

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AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 66.18 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 59.47 • Green Drop Score 2011: 24.4 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Advertised in local and national newspapers (Kathu Gazette, DFA and City Press).

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Poultry, honey-bee and hydroponic farming; construction cooperative; cleaning company; new taxi rank and business stalls constructed – three SMMEs developed through this initiative in different categories: fruit and vegetables, clothing and food; and procurement forum established targeting local spend and SMME support. • Key Investment Opportunities: New shopping complex next to Bimbos, across the robots leading to Kuruman and Beeshoek Road.

FRANCES BAARD DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY POSTAL: Private Bag X6088, Kimberley, 8300 • PHYSICAL: 51 Drakensberg Avenue, Carters Glen, Kimberley • TEL: 053 838 0911 • FAX: 053 861 1538 • EMAIL: frances.baard@fbdm.co.za • WEB: www.francesbaard.gov.za

The Frances Baard District Municipality (FBDM) is an open, transparent and accountable organisation, providing sound governance, stable financial viability and prudent leadership.

We stay focused on the Council’s priorities and set targets for delivery to provide the performance and results that drive the municipality. The FBDM strives to promote sound financial management and good governance in order to perform and sustain its developmental role. In order to do this, Council follows a practice of sound, conservative budgeting aimed at enhancing financial resources through controlling costs to the minimum necessary expenditure.

As a dynamic organisation the FBDM, like most organisations, is continuing to adapt and re-align itself to changes in the environment.

In order to sustain its developmental status, the FBDM has continued to re-engineer its organisation structure to meet its constitutional and legal obligations.

Cllr Khadi Moloi, Executive Mayor

Vision The Frances Baard District Municipality will be a municipality with a clear developmental focus, providing quality services to all its people.

Mission

Cllr Brummer Maribe, Speaker

“The Frances Baard District Municipality is committed to provide and improve the quality of services and therefore improve the lives of all its communities by: • Promoting Social and Economic Development • Providing and maintaining affordable and optimal quality services • The economic, efficient and effective utilisation of all its available resources, and; • Effective Stakeholders and Democratic Community Participation.”

Key Performance Areas (KPA)

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The main KPA’s for the district municipality in accordance with the five-year Local Government Strategic Agenda are: • Basic service delivery • Municipal Institutional Development and Transformation • Local Economic Development (LED) • Municipal Financial Viability and Management • Good governance and public participation.

Mamikie Bogatsu, Municipal Manager

Sectors of the District Economy PRIMARY SECTOR SECONDARY SECTOR

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Above: Services rendered by the Frances Baard District Muncipality include, amongst others, road maintenance and mechanical support services.

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Mining & quarrying Agriculture, fishing & forestry Manufacturing Construction Electricity, gas & water Finance, real estate & business service Transport, communication & storage Government

62% 55% 28% 18% 18% 15% 5%

Districtwide Priority Issues for 2012/2013 • Roads and Storm Water • Land/Housing • Water

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LED Infrastructure Development Health Recreational Facilities Electricity Education Sanitation Safety and Security Refuse and Waste Management Youth Development Disaster Management Agriculture

Agriculture, Manufacturing & Mining The region produces quality export fruit, vegetables and olives. In the Phokwane municipal area there is scope for secondary industry, like the processing of prime agricultural products. The Vaalharts irrigation scheme is the biggest in the southern hemisphere and is situated in the peninsula formed by the confluence of the Vaal and Harts Rivers, which run parallel for about 140km above their junction. Vaalharts is a place of a million trees and many streams. Water flows along a system of concrete canals, which meander from the weir in the Vaal River through the 1 250 agricultural holdings within the area.

It lends itself to other industrial developments like leather and cotton production. In addition, there are some very scarce vegetation species and potential for further development around game farming activities.

Tourism Although predominantly a mining and agricultural region, the district also offers rich experiences in terms of culture and history.

Two of the largest rivers, the Orange and Vaal Rivers, flow through the district, which has a lot to offer visitors to the area. The climate is favourable for outdoor living with a great number of sunny days to be enjoyed throughout the year.

Some attractions are: • Mokala National Park, which contains a wide variety of wildlife; • St Mary’s Church, reportedly the oldest (1871) Anglican Church north of the Orange River; • Canteen Kopje, now a nature reserve, marks the site of the first diamond diggings and the place where Stone Age tools were manufactured. In 1997 the world’s largest Stone Age axe was excavated here; • The alluvial diamond diggings, which are still operating using traditional panning methods; • Museums and the William Humphreys Art Gallery, known as one of country’s best; • The Anglo Boer War Battlefield Route, with its block houses and many historical monuments; • Kamfersdam, a breeding island for flamingos; • Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Centre, housing rock engravings and art by the Khoisan people; • Numerous world-renowned wine cellars; and many more.

JOHN TAOLO GAETSEWE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY POSTAL: PO Box 1480, Kuruman, 8460 • PHYSICAL: 4 Federale Mynbou Street, Kuruman • TEL: 053 712 8700 • FAX: 053 712 2502 • EMAIL: info@taologaetsewe.gov.za • WEB: www.taologaetsewe.gov.za

Vision Working together for a better life for all in the district.

Mission Cllr Sofia Mosikatsi, Executive Mayor

Accelerating the implementation of integrated development initiatives and providing support to local municipalities.

Values DEVELOPMENT: Strive for the development of the

Cllr Seweditse Gaobusiwe, Speaker

district and its people, while also striving for own personal development.

COMMITMENT: Stay committed to the vision of the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality and to serving the people of the district in whatever we do.

CARE: To show empathy and care towards others, while striving to promote a positive working atmosphere.

INTEGRITY: Stay true to whatever we commit to, performing our duties to the best of our ability, while conducting ourselves professionally at all times.

Mining

M Bokgwathile, Municipal Manager

The John Taolo Gaetsewe District is the richest and biggest mining operation in the entire Northern Cape. The mining sector employs the bulk of the inhabitants of the district followed by agriculture. Mining contributes 24,5 % of the GDP of the district. There are iron and manganese deposits in Kathu and Hotazel respectively and these towns are growing at an alarming rate. Mining opportunities include: • Extensive manganese deposits and possible new mining areas; • Pig-iron smelter (Kathu); • Manganese smelter (Hotazel); • Small-scale manganese mining where deposits are not suitable for large-scale mining operations; • Semi-precious stone mining (granite, tiger’s eye); • Mining in industrial minerals such as clay, sand and salt.

Agriculture

Above: Kuruman Eye, the fountain that spouts over 20 million litres of water a day; Mining machinery at Sishen.

The rural land in the district is used extensively for cattle, sheep, goat and game farming. The area is known for its commercial hunting in the winter. Opportunities within the district include: • Beef cattle – meat processing; • Leather tannery and processing of leather

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into products; • Sheep farming – meat processing, wool and leather; • Fresh produce market, storage and packaging facilities; • Game farming – commercial game hunting, meat processing and eco-tourism; • New technologies and production methods.

Tourism The district holds potential as a viable tourism destination. Attractions include: • The Eye – the biggest natural fountain in the southern hemisphere, proclaimed a national monument in 1992; declared a National Heritage site.

• Wonderwerk Cave – one of the longestinhabited caves in the world, with San rock paintings in areas near its mouth; declared a National Heritage Site.

• Sishen Golf Club – Kathu is home to one of the most attractive courses in the country; • Khai Apple Recreation Resort – situated in the Gamagara Municipality, the resort offers outstanding accommodation, camping and caravanning facilities, fishing and horse riding; • Game hunting – old limestone farmsteads, a feature of the Kalahari landscape, have been converted into hunting lodges with excellent accommodation and game-processing facilities; and • Moffat Mission – established in 1820 by Scottish missionary Robert Moffat in Kuruman, the mission church was declared a national monument in 1993; declared a National Heritage Site.

Tourism Opportunities • Marketing of the hunting industry; • Integrating hunting and eco-tourism, which can be beneficial outside of the hunting season; • Community tourism initiatives; • Arts and crafts; • Training of tour guides or hunting guides; • Mining tourism; • Agri-tourism.

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The John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality is the municipality formerly known as Kgalagadi.

The district municipality, which comprises three local municipalities and 186 towns and settlements (of which the majority [80%] are villages), was officially renamed after the late freedom fighter and trade unionist John Taolo Gaetsewe on 6 December 2008.

The boundaries of this district were demarcated in 2006 to include the once northwestern part of Joe Morolong and Olifantshoek and surrounds into the Gamagara Local Municipality.

The John Taolo Gaetsewe Municipal Area is characterised by a mixture of land uses of which agriculture and mining are dominant.

Industrial Opportunities Based on the findings of the 2007 District Growth and Development Summit, manufacturing plants in the following industries could be established in the district: • Agro-processing (meat processing, canning of beef and making of products such as biltong); • Packaging and distribution of products; • Heavy minerals refining, processing and beneficiation – sanitary ware, ceramic ware and products, tile and cement products, jewellery, manufacturing of mining supplies and equipment, machinery and construction materials, as well as textiles and protective clothing.

If the above can be done, then some of the District Growth and Development Summit targets, such as halving the unemployment rate by 2014, reducing the number of households living in abject poverty by 5% per annum and improving the literacy rate by 50% by 2014, will be achieved.

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EMTHANJENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POSTAL: PO Box 42, De Aar, 7000 • PHYSICAL: 45 Voortrekker Street, De Aar • TEL: 053 632 9100 • FAX: 053 631 0105 • EMAIL: info@emthanjeni.co.za • WEB: www.emthanjeni.co.za

Vision We, Emthanjeni Municipality, commit ourselves to a humane and caring society, living in a healthy and secure environment, conducive to sustainable economic development.

Mission To deliver quality services and promote development in our area in a non-sexist, nonracial and non-discriminating manner. We do this by creating a climate of co-operative governance with meaningful partnerships with all stakeholders, especially the members of the general public.

Historical Overview of Emthanjeni Local Municipality DE AAR

Cllr Sipho Sthonga, Mayor

De Aar means “the artery”, and in many senses this town is the lifeblood of the Karoo. It’s the head office of the Emthanjeni and Pixley Ka Seme District Municipalities, home to many artists, there’s an important weather station that can be toured by visitors and it’s the second most important railway junction in the country. De Aar’s location on the railway line is of significance because it is central to Gauteng, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Namibia.

There are about 110km of railway lines, including 29 rail-tracks in De Aar’s precincts.

However, De Aar, founded in 1904, was so named because of the many water-bearing arteries that occur underground. Unlike many other Karoo towns, it did not start around the Dutch Reformed Church, but in fact started around the railway line.

HANOVER

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Mr Isak Visser, Municipal Manager

Above: The area offers an attractive lifestyle and a central location to Gauteng, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Namibia on the country’s railway line.

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This attractive and historic little town on the N1 lies more or less halfway between Cape Town, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. It was established in 1854 at the base of some rocky hills on the farm Petrusvallei, which was bought from Gert Gous. Gous requested that the town be called Hanover, after his great grandfather’s town in Germany.

When declared a magisterial district in 1876, the town was very fortunate to be appointed with a far-seeing magistrate, Richard Beere, who insisted that trees be planted so that resident’s descendants would have shade from the hot sun. Due to the increase in water consumption caused by an increase in residents, the spring that Hanover was built around dried up, and the number of trees seen in the town today is far less than 100 years ago.

Beere loved the Karoo and spent a lot of time on the summit of Trappieskop, where a stone pyramid honouring his contribution to the town was erected when he died.

The town is home to a variety of artists and craftspeople, as well as having several restaurants, a delightful bookshop, coffee shop and a museum. Interesting Karoo architecture is to be seen and many gardens have a wind pump standing sentinel in one corner.

Surrounding farms are principally Merino sheep farms, with many of the country’s best breeders farming in the Hanover district. Lesser Kestrels from Europe and Central Asia come

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to nest in trees around town and can be seen gliding in the dawn and dusk sky from late October to the end of summer.

BRITSTOWN

It was in the heady days of The Great Diamond Rush in the year of 1877 that Britstown came into being. Fortune hunters paused here in their frenzied dash to the fabulous diamond field and a settlement mushroomed to providefresh horses, fodder, refreshment and accommodation. Soon even a concertina virtuoso made music for happy dancers lubricated by the local brew. First the Fuller and Gibson coaches and then others stopped here.

But by the time Britstown gained municipal status in January 1889, a railway line already snaked across the Karoo plains to carry wouldbe diamond diggers through to Kimberley.

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Paragliding in De Aar Ammunition Depot Weather Station Olive Schreiner House De Aar Railway Station Malay Camp De Aar Mountain Hanover Dutch Reformed Church Trappies Kop Hanover Hotel Britstown Old Police Station Britstown Museum Kambro Guest Farm

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Investment Available land Road infrastructure National routes (N1, N10 and N12) Clear skies Affordable labour Business opportunities Tourism development Hospitality Sector Development

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Kgetleng Rivier Madibeng Moretele Moses Kotane Rustenburg Dr Kenneth Kaunda District City of Matlosana Maquassi Hills Tlokwe Ventersdorp Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Greater Taung Kagisano-Molopo Lekwa-Teemane Mamusa Naledi Ngaka Modiri Molema District Ditsobotla Mafikeng Ramotshere Moiloa Ratlou Tswaing

North West lies in the north of South Africa on the Botswana border, fringed by the Kalahari desert in the west, Gauteng province to the east and the Free State to the south. It covers an area of 116 320km2 and has a population of approximately 3,2 million. Much of the province consists of flat areas of scattered trees and grassland. The Vaal River flows along the southern border of the province.

Mahikeng (previously Mafikeng) is the capital. The city lies near the Botswana border and forms a single urban area with its neighbouring town, Mmabatho. Potchefstroom and Klerksdorp are the biggest cities in the province. Other main towns are Brits, Rustenburg, Klerksdorp and Lichtenburg.

Most economic activity is concentrated in the southern region between Potchefstroom and Klerksdorp, as well as Rustenburg and the eastern region. Mining is the major contributor to the North West economy and represents almost a quarter of South Africa’s mining industry as a whole. The Rustenburg and Brits districts produce more platinum than any other single area in the world. North West also produces a quarter of South Africa’s gold, as well as granite, marble, fluorspar and diamonds. North West has a number of major tourist attractions, including the internationally famous Sun City, the Pilanesberg National Park, the Madikwe Game Reserve and the Rustenburg Nature Reserve.

North West is well known for cattle farming, while the areas around Rustenburg and Brits are fertile, mixed-crop farming land. Maize and sunflowers are the most important crops and the province is the major producer of white maize in the country.

North West is divided into four district municipalities, which are further subdivided into 20 local municipalities.

SOURCES: South Africa Yearbook 2011/12 published by the Government Communication and Information System http://www.tourismnorthwest.co.za http://www.southafrica.info

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BOJANALA PLATINUM DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC37)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 1993, Rustenburg, 0300 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Beyers Naude & Fatima Bhayat Drive, Rustenburg • TEL: 014 590 4500 • FAX: 014 597 0306 • EMAIL: lynettel@bojanala.gov.za • WEB: www.bojanala.gov.za

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CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 106, Brits, 0250 • PHYSICAL: 53 Van Velden Street, Brits • TEL: 012 318 9100/9500/9512 • FAX: 012 318 9665 • EMAIL: munman@madibeng.gov.za • WEB: www.madibeng.gov.za

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 18,333km² • Population: 1 185 325 • Description: Bojanala Platinum District Municipality is a Category C municipality situated in the North West province. It is one of the four district municipalities in the province and is comprised of the five local municipalities of Kgetleng Rivier, Madibeng, Moses Kotane, Moretele and Rustenburg. The seat of Bojanala Platinum is Rustenburg. It is bordered by Waterberg District Municipality to the north, Tshwane (Pretoria) to the east, West Rand District Municipality to the south-east, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality to the south and Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality to the west. • Main Economic Sectors: Mining, tourism, agriculture, enterprise development, manufacturing utilities, infrastructure and construction, and finance.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 21, DA 4, APC 1, COPE 1 • Mayor: R J Diremelo • Other Members of Council: G Mtshali (Speaker), Molekwa (Whip), S Mdangai (MMC: Budget and Treasury), N Lebotse (MMC: Community Development Services), F Sthemba (MMC: Local Economic Development) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Innocent Sirovha • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Utemeleng Louis • Communications Officer: Archie Baibele • LED Officer: Ms Lesego Khutsoane • Other Senior Management: T M Matshego (Director: Municipal Health and Environmental Services), G Daya (Director: Technical Services), A Khuduge (Director: Corporate Support Services), P Morare (Acting Director: Community Development Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Requests for quotes/proposals are done through newspapers, the noticeboard and the website.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Mining, tourism, agriculture and rural development, and cooperative support. • Key Investment Opportunities: Mining beneficence, greening projects, agro-processing, industrial revitalisation, and foreign investment attraction.

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Head: Finance and HR) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Ms Neo Motsatsi-Kalil • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Sipho Ngwenya (Acting) • Communications Officer: Ms Sannah Magakgala • LED Officer: Mr Gilbert Sefanyetso • Other Senior Management: Neo Motsatsi-Kalil (Information Officer (PAIA)), T T Chiloane (Director: Technical Services), V Mtshengu (Director: Corporate Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 66.03 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 24.67 • Green Drop Score 2011: 9.3 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders are advertised in the local and national newspapers, and on the municipal noticeboards and website: www.kgetlengrivier.gov.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Establishment of paving bricks, crop farming, and poultry cooperatives; establishment of small-scale manufacturing; and provide communal grazing land for existing emerging farmers. • Key Investment Opportunities: Identification of available industrial sites for investment opportunities; and brick making plant, chicken farming, crop farming and slate mining.

KGETLENG RIVIER LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NW374)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 66, Koster, 0348 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Smuts & De Wet Streets, Koster • TEL: 014 543 2004 • FAX: 014 543 2480 • EMAIL: communications@kgetlengrivier.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,973km² • Population: 37 806 • Description: Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality is located in the south-eastern part of North West Province and forms part of the Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, bordering Rustenberg Local Municipality on the west and Moses Kotane Local Municipality on the north side. The municipality is situated on an N4 toll road from Pretoria to Botswana and is a gateway from Johannesburg to Botswana. It covers Koster, Swartruggens, and Derby towns, its townships and farm areas. The municipality is categorised as a Category B municipality with six demarcated wards. The area has a rich environment and natural resource base to provide opportunities for agriculture and slate quarry development. It has a strong competitive advantage in terms of climate, bio-diversity, and numerous dams. The mining activities are those related to diamonds, slate and aggregate sand. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture and mining.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 9, DA 3 • Mayor: Ms Kim Medupe • Other Members of Council: A V Kgar (Chief Whip), Kim Medupe (Speaker), K K Tlale (Portfolio Head: Community Services and Public Safety), P Sesika (Portfolio

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,839km² • Population: 419 681 • Description: Madibeng Local Municipality is located in the North West Province between the Magaliesberg and Witwatersrand, and situated 60km from Rustenberg and 50km north of Pretoria. It is strategically located in relation to Gauteng, Limpopo, Harare and the Maputo Harbour and is positioned on the Heritage Route, linking the world heritage site with the Pilanesberg and Madikwe Game Reserves. The main towns are Brits, Hartebeespoort, Letlhabile, Damonsville, Mothotlung, and Oukasie, with a total of 43 villages. It is known for its diversified economy: agriculture, mining, manufacturing and tourism are all dominant sectors. Currently mining is predominant, and the Hartebeespoort Dam is the second most visited place after the Waterfront in Cape Town. • Main Economic Sectors: Manufacturing, agriculture and mining.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 54, DA 14, ACDP 1, APC 1, COPE 1, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Ms Mpho Magongwa • Other Members of Council: S S Malete (Chief Whip), P B Makhongela (Speaker), S Klaas (Technical Services and Infrastructure), S Nthangeni (Economic Development and Tourism), T Mangoathe (Corporate Support Services) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Monde Juta • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Riaan Boshoff (Acting) • Communications Officer: Tumelo Tshabalala • LED Officer: Mrs Lungisa Vokwana • Other Senior Management: D Makobe (COO), X Magwala (Acting Corporate Services), M Juta (Infrastructure and Technical Services), M Manaka (Acting Community Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 57.93 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 36.72 • Green Drop Score 2011: 6.6 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Municipal noticeboards, Brits Pos, Kormorant and City Press.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Industrial park for SMME’s incubation, agricultural projects, Youth in Tourism Development, and formalisation of street trading. • Key Investment Opportunities: Agricultural production and tourism.

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MORETELE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NW371)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X367, Makapanstad, 0404 • PHYSICAL: 4065 B, Mathibestad, Makapanstad • TEL: 012 716 1300/1000 • FAX: 012 716 9999 MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,379km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 46, DA 3, APC 2, NFP 2, COPE 1, PAC 1 • Mayor: Mr Stevens Kutumela ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr David Mfolo • Communications Officer: Mr Abel Malebye • Other Senior Management: David Mfolo (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Blue Drop Score 2012: 59.72 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 33.08 *GCIS LM

MOSES KOTANE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NW375)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X1011, Mogwase, 0314 • PHYSICAL: Stand No.935, Station Rd, Unit 3, Mogwase Shopping Complex, Mogwase • TEL: 014 555 1300 • FAX: 014 555 6368 • EMAIL: municipalmanager@moseskotane.gov.za • WEB: www.moseskotane.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 5,719km² • Population: 237 175 • Description:

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RUSTENBURG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NW373)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 16, Rustenburg, 0300 • PHYSICAL: 159 Nelson Mandela & Beyers Naude Streets, Rustenburg • TEL: 014 590 3111 • FAX: 014 590 3481 • WEB: www.rustenburg.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,423km² • Population: 504 447 • Main Economic Sectors: Mining.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 55, DA 15, INDEPENDENT 2, ACDP 1, COPE 1, FF+ 1, UCDP 1 • Mayor: Mr Mpho Khunou • Other Members of Council: M Wolmarans (Speaker), Shiela Huma (Chief Whip), T Maifala (IDP), A Mataboge (Planning and Human Settlement), S B Mhlungu (Infrastructure Development), H Serongoane, J Phiri (Budget and Treasury), B Kodongo (Community Development) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Dr M K Mako • Chief Financial Officer: Ms G S Molefe • Communications Officer: Khulara Ramatsala • LED Officer: Mr B Khenisa • Other Senior Management: Malakia (Director: Strategic Planning), Gloria Moopelwa (IDP Manager) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 91.55 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 93.24 • Green Drop Score 2011: 75.6 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Published on the website and noticeboards, and in the local and national newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Investment Opportunities: Development of airport; Boitekong Mall will be open on the 31 March 2012; extension of the Waterfall Mall; Rustenburg Rapid Transport; and other developments in the area.

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DR KENNETH KAUNDA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC40)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X5017, Klerksdorp, 2574 • PHYSICAL: Civic Centre, Patmore Road, Orkney • TEL: 018 473 8000 • FAX: 018 473 2523 • EMAIL: admin@kaundadistrict.gov.za • WEB: www. kaundadistrict.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 14,642km² • Population: 401 692 • Description: Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality in the North West province is located 65km south-west of Johannesburg and borders the Gauteng province on its southwest. The municipality consists of four local municipalities: the cities of Tlokwe (Potchefstroom) and Matlosana and the towns of Maquassi Hills and Ventersdorp.

Its main towns are Klerksdorp and Potchefstroom. It is a region with a rich, diverse natural and cultural heritage and potential for sustained economic growth. The region is home to some of the most prominent gold mines in the world and one of the oldest meteor impact sites in the world. The district is serviced by a number of primary

roads, with the N12 Treasure Corridor forming the main development axis in the district and serving as a potential concentration point for future industrial, commercial and tourism development. • Main Economic Sectors: The economy is still dominated by the mining sector, which contributed 22% of the GGP. The second largest contributors to the GGP are trade, finance and business services. The third largest are manufacturing, construction, government services and agriculture.

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POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 12, DA 4 • Mayor: Ms Boitumelo Moloi • Other Members of Council: K Ndincede (Chief Whip), M Zephe (Speaker), W M Matinyane (MMC: Corporate Services), O M Mogale (MMC: Budget and Treasury), N M Koloti (MMC: Economic Development and Tourism) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr S K Sebolai (Acting) • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Mollie Daffue (Acting) • Communications Officer: Wendy Sokhupa • LED Officer: Mr Melvin Rampedi • Other Senior Management: Richard Lesar (Acting Director: Disaster Risk Management), Setshego Abrams (Acting Director: Corporate Services), Nokukhanya Xaba (Acting Director: Health and Social Services), Melvin Rampedi (Acting Director: District Economic Development and Tourism), Timothy Tshukudu (Acting Director: Infrastructure and Development) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Municipality website, and local and national newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Ventersdorp Vineyard Project, Maquassi-Hills Piggery Project, Matlwang Vegetable Project, and Schikenmaster Meat Processing Plant.

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CITY OF MATLOSANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NW403)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 99, Klerksdorp, 2570 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Braamfisher & OR Tambo Streets, Klerksdorp • TEL: 018 487 8000 • FAX: 018 464 1780 • EMAIL: communications@klerksdorp.org • www.matlosana.local.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,561km² • Population: 393 998 • Main Economic Sectors: Mining, agriculture, manufacturing trade, services, construction and transport.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 51, DA 16, FF+ 2, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mr K M Khauoe • Other Members of Council: Mpolokeng Kortjas (Speaker), Steve Nkebe (Chief Whip) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Sietsie Motsemme • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Thomas Makgale (Acting) • Communications Officer: Ntswaki Makgetha • LED Officer: Mr Alson Khuzwayo • Other Senior Management: Wynand Viljoen (Acting Director: Infrastructure and Utilities), Gerhard Strydom (Director: Municipal and Social Services), Matlakala Matthews (Director: Corporate Services), Dan Ciya (Deputy Director: Admin) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 95.35 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 95.38 • Green Drop Score 2011: 51.7 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Supply Chain Management – 2nd Floor Room 215, local and national newspapers, and website: www.matlosana.local.gov.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Cooperatives Support, SMME Development, Information Traders Development, hydroponic tunnels for vegetables and car wash projects. • Key Investment Opportunities: Airport developments, retail shopping complex, CBD revitalization, neighbourhood development, and rural economic development.

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Moses Kotane Local Municipality is a Category B4 municipality located within the Bojanala District Municipality in the North West province. It was established after re-demarcation of municipal boundaries and subsequent municipal elections in 2000. The municipality is mostly rural in nature, comprising 107 villages and the two formal towns of Mogwase and Madikwe. The municipality has a predominantly black population with fewer indian, coloured and white groups, mostly residing in Sun City residence and Mogwase Unit 2. The total number of households is estimated at 61 759. The economy of Moses Kotane is mainly characterised by tourism, mining and agriculture, owing to its location within the major tourism and mining belt of the North West province, Pilanesberg and Sun City. Industry and social services also form a critical part of the local economy. The municipality is an EXCO type with 30 wards.

It is led by council made up of 60 members including the Speaker, Mayor and the Executive Committee. The Mayor is the Head of Executive Committee (EXCO), which comprises 10 Councillors who head various portfolio committees. The municipality performs functions and powers assigned to it in terms of sections 156 and 229 of the Constitution. • Main Economic Sectors: Tourism, manufacturing, agriculture and mining.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 49, COPE 4, DA 3, UCDP 3, INDEPENDENT 2, ACDP 1 • Mayor: Ms Fetsang Mokati-Thebe • Other Members of Council: Nketu Nkotswe (Portfolio Head: Human Settlement and Rural Development), Koos Motshegoe (Portfolio Head: Community Services), Dithothi Tshetlhane (Portfolio Head: Special Projects), Ezekiel Mashimo (Portfolio Head: Infrastructure) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Ms Nono Dince • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Johan Potgieter • Communications Officer: Ms Beauty Makganye • LED Officer: Ms Tebogo Mogolwane • Other Senior Management: Nomalizo Wetbooi (HOD: Planning and Development), Matshidiso Jansen (HOD: Corporate Services), Mbulaheni Tshivhase (HOD: Community Services), Katlego Gabanakgosi (HOD: Infrastructure and Technical Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Blue Drop Score 2012: 68.59 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 31.51 • Green Drop Score 2011: 29.9 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders are advertised in local and national newspapers, on noticeboards and on the website: www.moseskotane.gov.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Cooperatives, poultry projects, arts and crafts, and small business support advice.

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MAQUASSI HILLS LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NW404)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X3, Wolmaransstad, 2630 • PHYSICAL: 19A Kruger Street, Wolmaransstad • TEL: 018 596 1067 • FAX: 018 596 1555 MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,643km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 17, DA 3, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mr Zandisile Mweli ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Masindi Mapholi (Acting) • Communications Officer: Mr Meshack Mokgatsi • Other Senior Management: Masindi Mapholi (Acting Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 75.11 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 56.75 • Green Drop Score 2011: 16.9 *GCIS LM

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 10, DA 2 • Mayor: Ms Nontetho Phayane • Other Members of Council: Mogwata, Motladile, Matome, Motshabi, Qankase, Matinyane, Matinyane, Moabi ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Bonisane Makadi • Chief Financial Officer: Esmarie Hall • Communications Officer: Mzinzi Makula • LED Officer: Ms R Maboe • Other Senior Management: Bojelo Mosepele (Director: Community Services), Daniel Mcameni (Director: Corporate Services), S Sidu (Director: Strategic Planning and LED) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 55.60 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 34.99 • Green Drop Score 2011: 3.0 LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Ventersdorp Vineyard Project and Olive Oil Project.

These projects are still at inception stage. They are funded by the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, and facilitated and co-ordinated by Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Agency.

TLOKWE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NW402) DM

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CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 113, Potchefstroom, 2520 • PHYSICAL: 35 Cnr Sol Plaatje & Wolmarans Streets, Potchefstroom • TEL: 018 299 5111 • FAX: 018 299 5555 • EMAIL: williamm@tlokwe.gov.za • WEB: www.tlokwecitycouncil.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,674km² • Population: 134 698 • Description: Tlokwe Local Municipality is situated on the N12 route that connects Johannesburg and Cape Town via the city of Kimberley. The main railway route from Gauteng to the Northern and Western Cape also runs through the municipality’s main town, Potchefstroom. The city is 145km south-east of OR Tambo International Airport but has its own airfield, which can accommodate bigger aircraft (formerly a military air base). Potchefstroom is thus a very accessible city which welcomes business, trade and manufacturing. With the well-developed infrastructure of Potchefstroom, it was able to sustain a positive economic growth rate throughout the transition period in South Africa and, together with its abundance of water and electricity, it holds great opportunities for future growth. Potchefstroom is situated in the North West province and is one of the five municipalities of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality.

Gold mining is the dominant economic activity in the district, with Potchefstroom and Ventersdorp as the only exceptions. While Ventersdorp to the north-west of Potchefstroom focuses on agricultural activity, Potchefstroom’s economic activity is driven by services and manufacturing. A big role player in the provision of services in Potchefstroom is the world-class North West University, which has its main campus in Potchefstroom. Regarding manufacturing, Potchefstroom’s industrial zone has many companies, focusing mainly on the industries of steel, food and chemicals, with big entities such as King Korn, Kynoch, Naschem and the Soya Protein Process (SPP) company. This makes Potchefstroom a very important role player in the economy of the North West province as provision here is made for local, national and international markets. Within the city centre, the infrastructure of Potchefstroom supports roughly 600 businesses. The addition of the newly built Mooirivier Mall has expanded commercial options for many businesses. Furthermore, a wide range of medical practices, together with other service-related businesses, are readily available all around the city. • Main Economic Sectors: Business, agriculture, manufacturing and services.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 30, DA 19, FF+ 2, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mr Maphetle Maphetle • Other Members of Council: Barei Mosiane-Segotso (Speaker), Xolile Kham (Chief Whip) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Gladstone Moumakwe • Chief Financial Officer: Ms Pam Wilgenbus • Communications Officer: Mr Willy Maphosa • LED Officer: Mr Sam Masitenyane • Other Senior Management: Laws Mohlomi (Manager: Housing and Planning), Gaoage Molapisi (Manager: Public Safety) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 98.45 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 96.87 • Green Drop Score 2011: 97.0 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Local newspapers: Potchefstroom Herald, Potchefstroom Gazette, North West Independent and Tlokwe News.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Small business support centre and advice, and cooperatives support and marketing. • Key Investment Opportunities: Potchefstroom has numerous shopping centres, of which the Pick’n Pay centre, the River Walk and the most recent Mooirivier Mall are in and around the city centre. Other commercial centres are to be found in many of the neighbourhoods. The Suit is the most prominent and well-known of these commercial areas as it is situated nearby the North West University campus. It supports a great number of students through the provision of daily products and also offers a great nightlife for those who are interested in socialising.

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 21, Vryburg, 8600 • PHYSICAL: 21 De Kock Street, Vryburg • TEL: 053 927 2222 • FAX: 053 927 2401 • EMAIL: otshelengs@ bophirima.co.za • WEB: www.bophirima.co.za

KAGISANOMOLOPO

STELLA

VRYBURG NALEDI

VENTERSDORP LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NW401)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X1010, Ventersdorp, 2710 • PHYSICAL: 1 Vantonder Crescent, Ventersdorp • TEL: 018 264 8500 • FAX: 018 264 8567 • EMAIL: jmakade@ventersdorp.co.za • WEB: www.ventersdorpmunicipality.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,764km² • Population: 43 078 152

MAMUSA

GREATER TAUNG

REIVILO

AMALIA TAUNG

SCHWEIZER-RENEKE

LEKWA-TEEMANE BLOEMHOF

CHRISTIANA

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 43,700km² • Population: 439 674 • Description: Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality is located in the North West province and is bordered by Ngaka Modiri Molema (central) and Dr Kenneth Kaunda (southern) in the north. In the south it is bordered by John Taolo Gaetsewe (formerly Kgalagadi), which is a cross boundary within the Northern Cape. It is one of four districts in the North West province with poor rural areas formerly situated in the former Bophuthatswana homeland. The district municipality covers the following local municipalities: Naledi, Greater Taung, Kagisano, Mamusa, Lekwa Teemane and Molopo. It has four main towns: Vryburg, Christiana, Shweizer-Reneke and Bloemhof.

With the population situated in more than 470 villages and towns dispersed in a 250km radius (approximately 50km north to south and 200km east to west), this district presents unique management and organisational challenges.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 10, COPE 1, DA 1 • Mayor: E C Tladinyane • Other Members of Council: N W Skalk (Speaker), K Sereko (MMC: Corporate Services and Special Programmes), M S Montshioagae (MMC: Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture), M K Mojanaga (MMC: Budget and Treasury), F K Kgodumo (MMC: Engineering and Technical Services) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Zebo Tshetlho (Acting) • Chief Financial Officer: Mr D Thornhill • Communications Officer: Segomotso Otshekeng • Other Senior Management: G Malebe (Corporate Services), K J Kehositse (Executive Support), R Ntshangase (Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture), F Cawood (Engineering Services), Z Tshetlho (Fire and Disaster) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Blue Drop Score 2012: 52.94 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 64.16 • Green Drop Score 2011: 21.9 LM

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DR RUTH SEGOMOTSI MOMPATI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC39)

GREATER TAUNG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NW394)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X1048, Taung, 8580 • PHYSICAL: Main Road, Taung Station, 8580 • TEL: 053 994 9400 • FAX: 053 994 3917 • EMAIL: mofokengm@taunglm.co.za • WEB: www.greatertaung.gov..za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 5,635km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 43, DA 3, COPE 2, ACDP

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1, APC 1, INDEPENDENT 1 • Mayor: Kaone Lobelo • Other Members of Council: Deliwe Sethi (Speaker), Lepodisi Tong (Chief Whip) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Mpho Mofokeng (Acting) • Chief Financial Officer: Martin Vermaak • Communications Officer: Charity McCord • LED Officer: Tshepang Baloyi AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion LM

KAGISANO-MOLOPO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NW397)

District Municipality is one of the four district municipalities of the North West province of South Africa. The other three are: Bojanala Platinum, Dr Ruth Mompati and Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipalities. The district is home to Mafikeng, the capital of the province. Aptly named, the slogan of the capital is “The City of Goodwill”. It is a rapidly growing, modern, residential, administrative and commercial town that contrasts with its fascinating history. It is situated centrally within the North West Province. The principal towns in the region include Mafikeng-Mmabatho, Zeerust and Litchenburg. It is comprised of the five local municipalities of Mafikeng, Ratlou, Ramotshere Moiloa, Ditsobotla and Tswaing. It shares an international border with the Republic of Botswana.

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X522, Ganyesa, 8613 • PHYSICAL: Chief Block Section, Next to Ganyesa Clinic, Ganyesa • TEL: 053 998 3346/3286 • FAX: 053 998 3369/3711 MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 23,827km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 24, DA 2, UCDP 2, ACDP 1, COPE 1 • Mayor: Ontlametse Mochware ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Mothusi Oagile • Communications Officer: Mr Modisa-otlile Khumalo • Other Senior Management: Mothusi Oagile (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Audit not finalised at legislated date *GCIS LM

RAMOTSHERE MOILOA

ZEERUST GROOT MARICO MAFIKENG

LEKWA-TEEMANE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NW396)

BAKERVILLE RATLOU

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 13, Christiana, 2680 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Robyn & Dirkie Streets, Christiana • TEL: 053 441 2206 • FAX: 053 441 3735 • EMAIL: registry@lekwa-teemane.co.za • WEB: www.lekwateemane.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,681km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 10, DA 3, COPE 1 • Mayor: Ms Rebecca Makodi ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Motlaletsemang Makuapane • Communications Officer: Mr Maxwel Dithejane • Other Senior Management: Motlaletsemang Makuapane (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion *GCIS LM

MAMUSA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NW393)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 5, Schweizer-Reneke, 2780 • PHYSICAL: 28 Schweizer Street, Schweizer-Reneke • TEL: 053 963 1331 • FAX: 053 963 2474 • WEB: mamusa.local.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,615km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 12, DA 2, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mr Kenneth Tshipelo ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Ruben Gincane • Communications Officer: Mr September Ramabodu (Acting) • Other Senior Management: Ruben Gincane (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Audit not finalised at legislated date *GCIS LM

NALEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NW392)

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CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 35, Vryburg, 8600 • PHYSICAL: Market St, Vryburg • TEL: 053 928 2200 • FAX: 053 927 3482 • WEB: www.naledi.local.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 6,941km² • Population: 68 380 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 12, DA 5, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mr Thabo Modise ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Modisenyae Segapo • Chief Financial Officer: Mr David Thornhill • Communications Officer: Kgomotso Mmusi • LED Officer: Tshepo Goralotse • Other Senior Management: Alwyn Smith (Executive Manager: Administration and Corporate Services), Leon Pretorious (Manager: Strategic Planning and Support Services), Paul Makobo (Manager: Stella) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion DM

NGAKA MODIRI MOLEMA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC38)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X2167, Mafikeng, 2745 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Carrington Street & 1st Avenue, Industrial Site, Mafikeng • TEL: 018 381 9400 • FAX: 018 381 0561 • EMAIL: municipalmanager@nmmdm.gov.za • WEB: www.nmmdm.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 28,206km² • Description: Ngaka Modiri Molema 154

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MMABATHO

LICHTENBURG DITSOBOTLA COLIGNY

TSWAING

SANNIESHOF

DELAREYVILLE OTTOSDAL MIGDOL

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 13, DA 2, COPE 1 • Mayor: Ms Phaladi Saku • Other Members of Council: Lingilizwe All (Single Whip), Tebogo Ramashilabele (Speaker), Vincent Dila (Corporate Services), Pinky Mokoto (Finance and IDP), Samuel Letlakane (LED) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr M Mojaki • Chief Financial Officer: Ms Willy Molokele (Acting) • Communications Officer: Abe Metshewere • LED Officer: Ms N Tsietso AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Blue Drop Score 2012: 40.72 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 0.66 • Green Drop Score 2011: 28.4 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tender notices are published in the local and national newspapers.

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DITSOBOTLA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NW384)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 7, Litchtenburg, 2740 • PHYSICAL: Cnr Nelson Mandela Drive & Transvaal Streets, Litchtenburg • TEL: 018 632 6955 • FAX: 018 632 5247 • WEB: www.ditsobotla.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 6,465km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 32, DA 7, COPE 1, UCDP 1, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Lesego Holele ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Tshiamo Letlhogile • Other Senior Management: Tshiamo Letlhogile (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion *GCIS LM

MAFIKENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NW383)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X63, Mmabatho, 2735 • PHYSICAL: Cnr University Drive & Hector Peterson Streets, Mmabatho • TEL: 018 389 0111 • FAX: 018 384 4830 • WEB: www.mafikeng.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,698km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 44, DA 7, UCDP 6, COPE 3, ACDP 1, SAPP 1 • Mayor: Mr Moretsi Jabanyane ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Bonolo Modise (Acting) • Communications Officer: Mr Tiro Matlhakoleng • Other Senior Management: Bonolo Modise (Acting Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion *GCIS

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RAMOTSHERE MOILOA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NW385)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 92, Zeerust, 2865 • PHYSICAL: Cnr President & Coetzee Streets, Zeerust • TEL: 018 642 1081 • FAX: 018 642 3586 MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 7,193km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 29, UCDP 5, COPE 2, DA 2, WTPP 1 • Mayor: Mr Moji Pilane ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Ms Kelly Chauke • Communications Officer: Ms Belinda Seabi • Other Senior Management: Kelly Chauke (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion *GCIS LM

RATLOU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NW381)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X209, Madibogo, 2772 • PHYSICAL: Delareyville Road, Next to Setlagole Library, Stella • TEL: 018 330 7000 • FAX: 018 330 7047 • EMAIL: lesley@ratlou.gov.za • WEB: ratlou.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,884km² • Population: 112 103 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 22, UCDP 3, COPE 2, DA 1 • Mayor: Mr Phenyo Mance • Other Members of Council: A Matebele (Chief Whip), Matshidiso Mongala (Speaker) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Glen Lekomanyane • Chief Financial Officer: Ms Patience Leburu • Communications Officer: Mr Lesley Muji • LED Officer: Tebogo Gaerupe • Other Senior Management: G S Sepeng (Director: Corporate Services), G Mabilo (Director: Technical Services), T Kopele (Director: Town Planning) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings LM

TSWAING LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (NW382)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 24, Delareyville, 2770 • PHYSICAL: Cnr General Delarey & Government Streets, Delareyville • TEL: 053 948 0900 • FAX: 053 948 1500

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 5,966km² • Population: 130 478 • Description: Tswaing Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated in Ngaka Modiri Molema Distrct Municipality in the North West province. It is one of the five local municipalities in this district. The major towns are Delareyville, Sannieshof and Ottosdal. The municipality had an estimated number of 30 582 households in 2010 and is divided into 15 wards. Tswaing Local Municipality provides all the basic services in its area of jurisdiction except water and sanitation, which are provided by the Ngaka Modiri Molema Distrct Municipality. The data from Global Insight Regional Explorer 593 indicates that there has been tremendous improvement in the allocation of services to the communities in Tswaing Local Municipality, especially housing, water, electricity and sanitation. Despite these positive results, the municipality still faces challenges with regards to backlogs in the provision of water, electricity, sanitation, roads and street lighting. The main reason for this is the increase in population in the past ten years, partly due to evictions of people in the surrounding farms and partly because of the natural growth of the population. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture and small-scale mining.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 22, DA 7, UCDP 1 • Mayor: Mr Caesar Mogatusi • Other Members of Council: Maphua Mokgethi (Speaker), Tshepo Henneck (Chief Whip) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr K S Mere • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Sello Maroga • Communications Officer: Mr K S Mere • LED Officer: Mr Tshepo Meleke • Other Senior Management: Tshidiso Ramphele (Director: Community Services), Thami Yende (Director: Corporate Services), Hennie Breytenbach (Director: Technical Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders, requests for quotes and proposals are advertised in all the national and local newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Eco-garden in Ottosdal ward 12; Rethabile Toilet Paper Project in Delareyville; and Retladirela Agricultural Primary Cooperative.

• Key Investment Opportunities: Henk Joubert Game Reserve and Barberspan Bird Sanctuary.

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DR KENNETH KAUNDA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY POSTAL: Private Bag X5017, Klerksdorp, 2574 • PHYSICAL: Civic Centre, Patmore Road, Orkney • TEL: 018 473 8000 • FAX: 018 473 2523 • EMAIL: admin@kaundadistrict.gov.za • WEB: www. kaundadistrict.gov.za

Overview of the District

Boskuil – Water Augmentation

• Population – 634 134 (as of 2007 statistics); • The occurrence of adult illiteracy is still prevalent in areas such as Maquassi Hills (24.1%) and Ventersdorp (19.5%) (as of 2007); • The proportion of the adult population with tertiary education remains limited, with only 3% of the population in the district in possession of a certificate or diploma and 3.7% with degrees; • The high-level skills are mainly concentrated in the Tlokwe LM, with 9.6% of the population having degrees (attributed to North West University). In the case of Ventersdorp and Maquassi Hills, this category only represents 1.2% and 0.5% of the total population in 2007.

Approximately 70% of the Boskuil village has access to communal tap water, in other words all the households on the eastern side of the village, and the remaining 30% have none at all.

The augmentation project is meant to extend the communal water network to the western part of the village. The project started in May this year and has been successfully completed; meaning that 100% of the 200 households will receive water at RDP standard – communal taps located approximately 200m apart.

THE DR KENNETH KAUNDA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY PROVIDING BASIC SERVICES: Serious about Cllr Boitumelo Pinky Moloi, Executive Mayor

protecting and embracing human dignity – a focus on its most deprived rural communities.

Oersonskraal and Boskuil CPA

Cllr M Zephe, Speaker

Oersonskraal village is situated approximately 2km south of Boskuil village. With the district‘s vision of “Exploring prosperity through sustainable service delivery for all”, the district municipality intervened in this rural community with the provision of sanitation facilities. The area has been identified as a nodal point in the presidential war room on the poverty program’s nationwide campaign to reduce poverty among the country’s poorest citizens, being the most deprived households in the poorest wards.

In this case, Oersonskraal, as one such ward, has approximately 120 informal households and adjacent to where this community is located 120 sites have been declared. However, the community is reluctant to relocate there due to lack of basic services like water, sanitation and housing.

The district municipality agreed with the community that 91 VIP toilets will be provided to be shared proportionally by the households, and the additional unit is to be constructed with the planned housing project. The project was completed in June 2011 and the community were able to access proper sanitation facilities.

Boskuil and Oersonskraal

NORTH WEST

Council approved an amount of R1,4 million for rural development in both Boskuil and Oersonskraal villages. An additional amount of R700 000 was also provided for the augmentation of the water supply. The following projects have been funded and completed: • Oersonskraal: Construction of VIP Toilets; • Boskuil: Refurbishment of Electricity Network.

Boskuil – Electricity

From top: The new council with the Speaker, Cllr Mbulelo Zephe and the Executive Mayor, Cllr Boitumelo Pinkie; A day in Oersonskraal village; Solar generated water pumps.

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Boskuil village is situated approximately 30km west of Wolmaranstad along the N12. Boskuil consists of approximately 200 households, although the village actually has 500 officially declared stands.

An electrical engineer was appointed at the beginning of the 2011/2012 financial year to help address the refurbishment of the electrical network in Boskuil.

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Service Delivery in Motion In the previous financial year 2011/2012, the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality embarked on a number of infrastructure projects around the region. These projects are meant to address issues related to rural and economic development. The following pictorial tells a story of the work carried out by the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality in an attempt to curb social ills experienced by both rural and semi-urban communities in Maquassi Hills Local Municipality.

Leeudorinstad and the growing township of Kgakala have in recent years been facing water shortages as the old water storage systems could no longer handle demand. Maquassi Hills Municipality sought assistance from the District Council to fund the construction of an industry standard reservoir able to carry water needs for the Leeudorinstad CBD, its residential area and Kgakala Township.

Economic Development forms part of the major responsibilities of a district municipality.

A piggery project was identified as viable after intensive research conducted by the District Economic Development Agency and the North West Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Construction is complete and the piggery has a total of seven beneficiaries from communities around Maquassi Hills. The piggery will foremostly serve as a piglet-growing facility and has the capacity to house up to 160 piglets which will then either be sold as porkers or baconers after full nurturing.

As part of its duties of environmental cleanliness, the District Council resolved to acquire a skip truck and 86 yellow dump bins to address waste management problems.

Some of the areas serviced include Kgakala in Leeudoorinstad, Lebaleng in Makwassie, Rulaganyang in Wolmaranstad and Witpoort (between Leeudoorinstad and Wolmaranstad).

The District Council also funded the 2.3km Storm Water Channel in Lebaleng, Makwassie to prevent uncontrollable flooding during the rainy summer seasons.

Two community halls are under construction in the fast-developing township of Rulaganyang to address the current community recreation infrastructure shortage. Both structures are expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of the current financial year.

The District Council also approved additional funding to assist the Maquassi Hills Local Municipality to repair heavy duty sanitation machinery at the Lebaleng Pump Station.

Interfacing African Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Modern Sciences BACHELOR OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS (B.IKS) B.IKS is a multi-disciplinary qualification which has been designed to prepare learners with the necessary knowledge, skills and values relating to Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS). The qualification is based on a holistic approach to understanding IKS and lays a solid foundation for learners to gain academic and practical competencies.

THE BACHELOR OF IKS AIMS TO: ■ Affirm African cultural values and integrate IKS into the formal educational system.

■ Promote cooperation between educational institutions, business, industry and local communities.

■ Contribute to sustainable livelihoods and development through utilizing IKS as a resource in innovation.

■ Promote understanding of IKS globally including affirmation of indigenous knowledge holders.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Matriculation with Exemption and/or Advanced Level Certificate DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME Four year Degree Programme (480 credits) JOB OPPORTUNITIES Public and private sector, within and outside South Africa. The fields include: science and technology, health, law, education, tourism, environment, agriculture, rural development, etc.

FINANCIAL AID Students can apply for bursaries and educational loans from various financial institutions such as: National Research Foundation (NRF), National Indigenous Knowledge Systems Office (NIKSO), National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), Thuthuka, Fundza Lushaka, Edu Loan, Eskom, Telkom etc.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE FOLLOWING INSTITUTIONS: ■ University of North West: (018) 389 2294 ■ University of Limpopo: (015) 268 3133 ■ University of Venda: (015) 962 8131 ■ Department of Science and Technology: (012) 843 6314 Alternatively visit the following link/website for detailed information on a qualification: http://reggs.saqa.org.za and use the following qualification ID 63429 to search for B.IKS

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RATLOU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POSTAL: Private Bag X209, Madibogo, 2772 • PHYSICAL: Setlagole Village (next to Setlagole library), Delareyville R507 Road • TEL: 018 330 7000 • FAX: 018 330 7047 • EMAIL:lesley@ratlou.gov.za • WEB: www.ratlou.gov.za

Location and Description Ratlou Local Municipality is a rural municipality situated in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District of the North West. It shares the border with three other municipalities and the Republic of Botswana. The Municipality is divided into fourteen wards. Some of the main villages making up the municipality are: Setlagole, Madibogo, Kraaipan, Madibogopan, Disaneng, Mareetsane, Makgobistadt, Tshidilamolomo and Logageng.

Owing to its nature as a rural municipality, Ratlou does not have large economic centres within its jurisdiction. Most government services are conducted from various centres located mainly in Setlagole. Economic activities taking place in Ratlou Local Municipality include agriculture, mining and tourism.

Vision Cllr Victor Phenyo Mance, Mayor

Performance-driven and participatory local municipality.

Commercial agriculture is practiced in the more fertile central regions where irrigation conditions are favorable. Subsistence agriculture is practiced in the less fertile northern and southern regions where conditions are less favorable.

Mining There is relatively little mining activity in Ratlou Local Municipality. Kalahari Platinum (Kalplats) and KALGOLD are the only mines in the area. There are instances of scattered mineral pockets in the northern and southern extremities of the municipal area, although these do not seem significant enough to incite any commercial mining interests.

To really get to know our municipality and to gain a better understanding of its attributes and an insight into what it has to offer, come and explore Ratlou Local Municipality for yourself.

Mission To provide excellent services through consultation for sustainable development.

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Integrity Consultative Accountable Committed Proactive People-centred Service excellence

Administration Cllr Matshidiso Rachel Mongala, Speaker

The Municipality has a Mayor who is elected by the full council. The Mayor appoints an EXCO that assists him in making decisions, proposals and plans that have to be approved by Council.

Currently the Council is comprised of 28 councillors. The EXCO is comprised of six members that are politically responsible for different portfolio committees.

As overall administrative head, the Municipal Manager leads a team of administrative heads of departments.

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Glen Lekomanyane, Municipal Manager

Ratlou Local Municipality has tourism sites that include Kraaipan Museum, which marks the site where the first bullet of the 1899 Anglo Boer War was shot during the Siege of Mafikeng. There are also a number of Heritage sites in the region including Setlhwatlhwe Sacred Heritage Site.

Agriculture Agricultural activity is being undertaken across most areas of Ratlou Local Municipality.

Cllr G Boikanyo, Chairperson MPAC

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From top: Ratlou agriculture, mining and tourism activities.

TLOKWE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POSTAL: Private Bag 113, Potchefstroom, 2520 • PHYSICAL: Cnr of Sol Plaatjie & Wolmarans Streets, Potchefstroom • TEL: 018 299 5111 • FAX: 081 299 5284 • WEB: www.tlokwecitycouncil.co.za • FACEBOOK: Tlokwe-City-Council • TWITTER: @TlokweCity

Location and Description

Aldm Damelord Ntobo Samuel Tsagae, MMC Economic Development

Gladstone Maumakwe, Acting Municipal Manager

• In 2012 the North West Provincial government awarded the Municipality the level 1 accreditation in housing delivery.

This means that the Municipality can plan and implement its housing schedules. This is the only municipality in the province to be accorded this status.

• The Municipality has recently achieved the coveted SAHF national award for sterling work in the delivery of housing services.

• The Municipality has been voted the 2011 Local Authority of the Year, whilst its manager of Housing and Planning received the Housing Personality of the Year Award.

• The Municipality was the winner of the 2009 Provincial City Award for the greening work completed in formerly disadvantaged areas.

Tourism

The city’s tourism involves a vast wealth of sights, sounds and adventures of nature at its best. Apart from the leisure resort Vision at the Potchefstroom Dam, Boskop Dam A transformed, leading, competitive and Nature Reserve between Potchefstroom and preferred world-class city.

Carletonville on the R501 also serves as a popular site for angling and sailing. There are Mission a lot of hikes and trails on offer, as well as a Provide quality, sustainable services that are visit to the OPM Prozesky Bird Sanctuary that responsive to our communities’ needs within a healthy, safe and green environment through affords birdwatchers the pleasure of observing several bird species in their natural setting. good governance.

The Vredefort Dome World Heritage Site is also an important national and international Values tourist drawcard. The oldest and largest • Honesty and Integrity meteorite site on earth received World Heritage • Equality Site status in 2005 and is just 20km from the • Respect city. The geologically-fascinating dome is an • A-political administration eco-adventure destination of choice and a fast• Adherence to the Batho-Pele principles growing tourist attraction in South Africa.

The city also has a number of national Administration monuments, including the Old Gunpowder The Municipality has an Executive Mayor House, the Kruger Kraal Opstal, the Andrew who is elected by the full Council. The Mayor appoints a Mayoral Committee that assists him Carnegie Library and City Hall, as well as the in making decisions, proposals and plans that Goetz/Fleischack Museum, the Old Fort and cemetary. have to be approved by Council. Currently the There have been numerous palaeotology Council is comprised of 52 councilors.

The current Mayoral Committee is comprised findings in the region and the Boschop Skull was found on Kolonie Farm near Potchefstroom of 10 members that are politically responsible in 1913 (before the Taung Skull was found in for 10 departments, i.e. Corporate Services, 1920 by Professor Tobias). Another important Community Services, Housing and Planning, Heritage Site includes The Hut Caves, near Infrastructure, Public Safety, Economic Frederikstad (also a National Monument) where Development, Sports and Recreation, Rural Development, Office of the Speaker, 230 families hid away from Mzilikazi’s war Transversal Issues. parties during his reign. Today, 40 huts are still As overall administrative head, the Municipal standing.

Manager leads a team of administrative heads The country’s oldest Dutch Reformed of departments.

Church and the Hervormde Church are found in town, and St Mary’s Anglican Church is known Service Delivery Record / Milestone for its beautiful stained-glass windows.

The city has a number of golf courses and Achievements • One of only 14 municipalities in the country various graded accommodation options. and the only one in North West Province Outdoor activities in Potchefstroom abound to be awarded the Department of Water and these include river-rafting, absailing and Affairs coveted Blue Drop status for the best mountain-biking. management and monitoring of good quality To really get to know our city, come and drinking water in 2011 explore Potchefstroom for yourself.

• The only municipality in the country to have been awarded the Blue Drop status for three successive years in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

• The municipality with the country’s best waste water system as demonstrated by the Green Drop status awarded in 2011.

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Cllr Maphetle Maphetle, Executive Mayor

Tlokwe Municipality covers a jurisdictional area of approximately 2 500km². It is situated almost 100km south-west of Johannesburg along the main N12 route to Kimberely and Cape Town.

Divided into 26 wards, the jurisdictional area includes neighborhoods such as Lindequisdrift, Venterskroon, Frederickstadt, Boskop, Vyfhoek, Matlwang, Ikageng, Promosa, Mohadin, Dassierand, Bult and other uptown suburbs that all make up the city of Potchefstroom.

The city is doubtlessly one of the important growth points of the country with its stable and diversified economy, lucrative consumer market, competitive business platform, environmentally safe and sound location, culturally dynamic population, superb educational hub and world-class science and research facilities.

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The Western Cape is located on the southern tip of the African continent between the Indian and Atlantic oceans. It is bordered by the Northern Cape and Eastern Cape provinces. The Western Cape’s natural beauty makes the province one of the world’s greatest tourist attractions. The region is topographically and climatically diverse. It has a temperate southern coastline fringed with mountains. To the north it stretches deep into the Karoo plateau, while the west coast is extremely dry.

It covers an area of 129 370km² and has a population of approximately 5,2 million. It is the fourth-largest province in South Africa by surface area and also ranks fourth in population. The capital is Cape Town. Other major cities and towns include George, Knysna, Paarl, Swellendam, Oudtshoorn, Stellenbosch, Worcester, Mossel Bay and Strand.

The Western Cape is rich in agriculture and fisheries. The climate of the peninsula and the mountainous region beyond it is ideal for grape cultivation, with a number of vineyards producing excellent wines. Other fruit and vegetables are also grown here, and wheat is an important crop to the north and east of Cape Town.

Fishing is the most important industry along the west coast and sheep farming is the mainstay of the Karoo.

The province has a well established industrial and business base and the lowest unemployment rate in the country. Sectors such as finance, real estate, ICT, retail and tourism have shown substantial growth, and are the main contributors to the regional economy. Many of South Africa’s major insurance companies and banks are based in the Western Cape. The majority of the country’s petroleum companies and the largest segment of the printing and publishing industry are located in Cape Town.

The Western Cape is divided into one metropolitan municipality (City of Cape Town) and five district municipalities which are further subdivided into 24 local municipalities.

SOURCES: South Africa Yearbook 2011/12, published by the Government Communication and Information System http://www.southafrica.info http://www.capegateway.gov.za

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CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X9181, Cape Town, 8000 • PHYSICAL: Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town • TEL: 021 400 1111/086 103 089 • FAX: 021 400 1313 / 0860 103 090 • EMAIL: city.manager@capetown.gov.za / contactus@capetown.gov.za • WEB: www.capetown.gov.za

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interior of the country and in the northern portion of the province. The district consists of five local municipalities: Witzenberg, Drakenstein, Stellenbosch, Breede Valley and Langeberg. The main functions of the municipality include Integrated Development Planning (IDP), Roads and Infrastructure Development, Municipal Health Services, Regional Economic Development, Rural and Social Development, Fire Fighting and Disaster Management. The main towns are Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Klapmuts, Pniel, Paarl, Wellington, Hermon, Gouda, Saron, Worcester, Rawsonville, De Doorns, Touwsriver, Robertson, Bonnievale, Montagu, Ashton, McGregor, Ceres, Wolseley, Op-die-Berg and Tulbagh. It was formerly the Boland District Municipality. The defined boundaries of this municipality coincide roughly with the boundaries of the geographical area that has been known since the early days of the Cape Colony as “The Boland”. The Boland is generally mountainous, with range after range of beautiful and isolated sandstone peaks reaching towards 2 000m but also has broad, fertile valleys that are home to some of the country’s finest vineyards.

• Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture; financial, insurance, real estate and business services; manufacturing; wholesale retail trade; catering and accommodation; and tourism.

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CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 100, Stellenbosch, 7599 • PHYSICAL: 46 Alexander Street, Stellenbosch • TEL: 086 126 5263 • FAX: 021 887 2271 • EMAIL: admin@capewinelands.gov.za • WEB: www.capewinelands.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 21,473km² • Population: 679 210 • Description: Cape Winelands District Municipality came into existence in December 2000 after the demarcation of new municipal boundaries. The municipality is one of six district municipalities located in the Western Cape province. It is located in the western

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POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: DA 9, ANC 5, COPE 1, NPP 1 • Mayor: C A de Bruyn • Other Members of Council: H M Jansen (Deputy Executive Mayor), C Meyer (Speaker), J J du Plessis (Tourism/Planning, LED, Regional Development and Planning Services), N E Kahlberg (Financial Management Services), H Von Schlicht (Corporate Services) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr M Mgajo • Chief Financial Officer: Mr J G Marais • Communications Officer: Ms R Kellies • LED Officer: Mr R W van Wyk • Other Senior Management: W Z Mathibela (Community and Developmental Services), K S le Keur (Regional Development and Planning Services), F van Eck (Acting: Engineering and Infrastructure Services), K Smit (Acting: Corporate Services), C V Schroeder (Rural and Social Development Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders are advertised weekly and published on the Supply Chain Management Webpage, as well as in the Cape Times and Die Burger newspapers. Request for Quotations (RFQs) between R200 to R20 000 are published on a daily basis on the city website, and the noticeboard on the second floor.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: The Cape Winelands has embarked on a Training and Mentorship Development Programme, which was developed to assist the SMMEs that were receiving Entrepreneurial Seed Funding from the municipality through providing business training and one-on-one mentorship. The CWDM appointed The Greater Stellenbosch Development Trust (GSDT) and Stellenbosch Entrepreneur and Enterprise Development (SEED) Programme to provide the training and mentorship development programme. • Key Investment Opportunities: Value-adding in the agricultural sector has enormous growth potential: essential oils, medicinal plants, Buchu and olives; the manufacturing sector; the electronics industry such as industrial and process automation; future growth in the export-focused transport manufacturers; the ‘Call Centre’ and Business Processes Outsourcing industry; the tourism sector – tourism routes; and eco- and adventure tourism.

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BREEDE VALLEY LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (WC025)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X3046, Worcester, 6849 • PHYSICAL: 30 Baring Street, Worcester • TEL: 023 348 2600 • FAX: 023 347 3671 • EMAIL: mm@bvm.gov.za • WEB: www.bvm.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,834km² • Population: 160 000 • Description:

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,440km² • Population: 3,7 million • Description: City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality is a Category A municipality and is situated in the southern peninsula of the Western Cape province. It has a coastline of 294km. It stretches from Gordons Bay to Atlantis and includes the suburbs of Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain. The municipalities adjacent to it are Swartland and West Coast to the north; Drakenstein, Cape Winelands and Stellenbosch to the northeast; and Theewaterskloof, Overberg and Overstrand to the south-east. It is also bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the south and west. The city accounts for 11% of South Africa’s economy and is its second-largest economic centre and second most populous city (after Johannesburg). It is the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape, as well as the legislative capital of South Africa, where the National Parliament and many government offices are located. The city is famous for its harbour as well as its natural setting in the Cape Floral Kingdom, including such wellknown landmarks as Table Mountain and Cape Point. It is hailed as one of the most beautiful cities in the world as officially recognised by Forbes. It is also Africa’s most popular tourist destination. Being the oldest city in South Africa, it is affectionately known as “The Mother City”.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: DA 135, ANC 73, ACDP 3, COPE 3, AMP 1, ANC 73, AJ 1, CMP 1, NP 1, PAC 1, UDP 1, FF+ 1 • Mayor: Ms Patricia de Lille • Other Members of Council: Ian Neilson (Executive Deputy Mayor and Finance), Anthea Serritslev (Chief Whip), Dirk Smit (Speaker), Brett Herron (Transport, Roads and Stormwater), Tandeka Gqada (Community Services), Demetri Qually (Corporate Services) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Achmat Ebrahim • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Kevin Jacoby • Communications Officer: Peter Cronje • Other Senior Management: Fatima Habib (Executive Director: Corporate Services), Jacob Hugo (Executive Director: Economic, Environmental and Spatial Planning), Seth Maqetuka (Executive Director: Human Settlements), Lokiwe Mtwazi (Executive Director: Community Services), Melissa Whitehead (Executive Director: Transport, Roads and Stormwater) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with no findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 98.14 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 97.61 • Green Drop Score 2011: 86.8 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders are advertised weekly and published on the Supply Chain Management webpage, as well as in the Cape Times and Die Burger newspapers. Request for Quotations (RFQs) between R200-R20 000 are published on a daily basis on the city website, and the noticeboard on the second floor. All awards made are published on the city website.

Breede Valley Local Municipality is a Category B municipality and is located within the Cape Winelands District Municipality in the Western Cape province. It is comprised of the following towns: Worcester, De Doorns, Rawsonville, Touwsriver and the Matroosberg rural area. The most striking feature of the Breede Valley is its scenic beauty consisting of majestic mountains, fertile valleys, vineyards and vast plains, covered with indigenous semi-desert vegetation. It has a vibrant economy based on strong agricultural, manufacturing and tourism sectors. The commercial and service sectors are also well-developed.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: DA 22, ANC 14, BO 2, COPE 1, CI 1, INDEPENDENT 1 • Mayor: Mr Basil Kivedo • Other Members of Council: John Levendal (Deputy Executive Mayor), Antoinette Steyn (Speaker), Thys Blom (Finance, Internal Audit and IDP), Arnoldus Du Toit (LED, Tourism and Agriculture), Margaret Sampson (Community Services and Social Development), Frank van Zyl (Corporate Services, Communication and Marketing) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Gerrit Matthyse • Chief Financial Officer: David Mc Thomas • Communications Officer: Johan Botha • LED Officer: Colin January • Other Senior Management: Wouter Visser (Director: Operations), William Murray (Director: Public Safety and Community Development Services), Mzwandile Gagu (Director: Corporate Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 89.02 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 85.93 • Green Drop Score 2011: 78.3 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Details of tenders are available on the website (www.bvm.gov.za). They are also published in the local newspapers and posted outside the office of the Supply Chain Management Unit.

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DRAKENSTEIN LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (WC023)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 1, Paarl, 7622 • PHYSICAL: Bergrivier Boulevard, Paarl • TEL: 021 807 4500/4799 • FAX: 021 870 1547 • EMAIL: ceo@drakenstein.gov.za • WEB: www.drakenstein.gov.za

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,538km² • Population: 200 000 • Description: Drakenstein Local Municipality is a Category B municipality and forms part of the Cape Winelands District Municipality (which also includes the Category B municipalities of Stellenbosch, Breede Valley, Witzenberg and Langeberg). It stretches from just south of the N1 freeway, including Simondium in the south, up to and including Saron in the north. The Klein Drakenstein, Limiet and Saron mountain ranges form its eastern edge and the agricultural areas immediately to the west of the R45 form its western border. Paarl and Wellington are the main urban centres in the municipality, located in close proximity to the N1 in the south, with smaller rural settlements at Saron and Gouda in the north and Hermon in the mid-west. • Main Economic Sectors: Manufacturing, agriculture and agri-processing, tourism, financial services, and trade.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: DA 35, ANC 19, COPE 2, NPP 2, ACDP 1, PDM 1, SAPCO 1 • Mayor: Adv G van Deventer • Other Members of Council: Koos le Roux (Speaker), Anré Koegelenberg (Chief Whip) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr J F Mettler • Chief Financial Officer: Mr J Carstens • Communications Officer: Mrs M Carolissen • LED Officer: Mr G Fouldien • Other Senior Management: J Carstens (Executive Director: Finance), L Coetzee (Executive Director: Infrastructure), P Naidoo (Executive Director: Strategic Services), A de Beer (Executive Director: Corporate Governance), T Matthee (Executive Director: Social Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 96.29 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 95.72 • Green Drop Score 2011: 80.3 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Newspapers, municipal website and municipal noticeboards.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Support to cooperatives; establishment of Local Tourism Organisation; support to informal traders; development of an Investment Incentives Policy; implementation of Skills Development Programmes; development of the Paarl Waterfront; establishment of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ); reduction in RED Tape Programme; job creation through the implementation of capital projects (EPWP); and tourism marketing projects. • Key Investment Opportunities: CBD Redevelopment (Paarl and Wellington); wine and olive farming; and development of an inland port.

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LANGEBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (WC026)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X2, Ashton, 6715 • PHYSICAL: 28 Main Street, Ashton • TEL: 023 615 8000 • FAX: 023 615 1563 • EMAIL: admin@ langeberg.gov.za • WEB: www.langeberg.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,518km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: DA 11, ANC 7, INDEPENDENT 164

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ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Soyisile Mokweni • Communications Officer: Sanelle Posthumus • Other Senior Management: Soyisile Mokweni (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 51.62 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 32.39 • Green Drop Score 2011: 43.0 *GCIS LM

STELLENBOSCH LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (WC024)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 17, Stellenbosch, 7599 • PHYSICAL: Plein Street, Stellenbosch • TEL: 021 808 8890/8111 • FAX: 021 808 8026 • WEB: www.stellenbosch.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 831km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: DA 25, ANC 11, SCA 3, ACDP 1, COPE 1, NPP 1, SPA 1 • Mayor: Mr Cyril Jooste ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr David Daniel • Communications Officer: Vernon Bowers (Acting) • Other Senior Management: David Daniel (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 95.56 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 95.74 • Green Drop Score 2011: 71.3 *GCIS LM

WITZENBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (WC022)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 44, Ceres, 6835 • PHYSICAL: 50 Voortrekker Street, Ceres • TEL: 023 316 1854 • FAX: 023 316 1877 • EMAIL: admin@ witzenberg.gov.za • WEB: www.witzenberg.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 10,753km² • Population: 93 323 • Description: Witzenberg Local Municipality is located within the Cape Winelands District Municipality in the Western Cape province and is classified as a Category B municipality. It is responsible for basic service provision to the demarcated municipal area that includes the towns of Ceres, Tulbagh, Prince Alfred’s Hamlet, Wolseley and Op-die-Berg. Rural areas within the municipal boundary are Warm Bokkeveld, Koue Bokkeveld, Agter-Witzenberg and the northern portion of Breede River Valley (Het Land van Waveren). The municipality is situated about 150km north-east of Cape Town. The region is surrounded by three mountain ranges: the Obiqua mountains to the west, the Winterhoek mountains to the north and the Witzenberg range to the east. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, finance and manufacturing.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: DA 10, ANC 8, COPE 1, DCP 1, INDEPENDENT 1, NPP 1, VIP 1 • Mayor: Mr Stefan Louw • Other Members of Council: Karriem Adams (Deputy Executive Mayor and Mayco Member: Housing Affairs), Theodore Godden (Speaker), Wouda Hanekom (Mayco Member: Community Development), Barnito Klaasen (Mayco Member: Rural Economic Development and Planning), Hennie Smit (Mayco Member: Corporate and Financial Services) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr David Nasson • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Raymond Esau • Communications Officer: Anette Radjoo • LED Officer: Mr Riaan Fick • Other Senior Management: M Mpeluza (Director: Corporate Services), M Jacobs (Director: Community Services), H Krohn (Director: Technical Services), R Esau (Director: Finance) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 97.63 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 97.56 • Green Drop Score 2011: 89.7 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Advertised in the local newspaper (Witzenberg Herald) and national newspapers (Die Burger and Cape Times).

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Numbering of 153 informal shacks in Phase 5, PA Hamlet; approval of EHP Project for 20 wendy houses in Vredebes; completion of Tulbagh, Wolseley and Nduli Block Projects, GAP Housing waiting list started; upgrading of public toilet facilities in Polocross, Nduli; workshop on farm evictions; adoption of Housing Policy by Council December 2010; transfer of 575 houses in Wolseley; electrification of 152 shacks in Phase 5, PA Hamlet; rebuild of three burnt down houses through EHP Programme in Wolsel • Key Investment Opportunities:

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CENTRAL KAROO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC5)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X560, Beaufort West, 6970 • PHYSICAL: 63 Donkin Street, Beaufort West • TEL: 023 449 1000 • FAX: 023 415 1253 • EMAIL: manager@skdm.co.za • WEB: www.skdm.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 38,854km² • Population: 56 230 • Description: Central Karoo District Municipality is located in the Western Cape province. It is bordered by Pixley ka Seme District Municipality in the north, Cacadu District Municipality in the east, Eden District Municipality in the south, Cape Winelands District Municipality in the west and Namakwa District Municipality in the north-west.

It is comprised of three local municipalities: Laingsburg, Prince Albert and Beaufort West, and the District Management Area. The seat of the district is Beaufort West.

• Main Economic Sectors: Services sector (16.9%), agriculture (15.7%), wholesale and retail trade (14%), manufacturing (8.7%), and construction (8.6%).

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 3, DA 3 • Mayor: Mr Edward Njadu • Other Members of Council: Elsabe Maans (Deputy Mayor), Jan Bostander (Speaker), Mawonga Furmen (Chief Whip) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Nicla Nortjé (Acting) • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Nicla Nortjé (Acting) • Communications Officer: Mr Nicla Nortjé • LED Officer: Mr Stefanus Jooste • Other Senior Management: N W Nortje (Director: Corporate Services), J H Theron (Director: Technical Services), G E Van Zyl (HR Manager), A Koopman (Manager: Civil Services), J Jonkers (Manager: Regional Tourism) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Green Drop Score 2011: 57.3 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Advertised in the Die Burger, Argus and Courier newspapers, and on the municipal noticeboard and website: www.skdm.co.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Pomegranates Project; Essential Oils Project; Chicken Farming and Lucern Planting Project; establishment of Youth and Women Cooperative; and revival of Hydroponics Tunnels Project. • Key Investment Opportunities: Freight village/inland port; establishment of cold storage; PPP with Score and Pep Stores; Lesotho Highlands Water Project; Tourism Gateway; and Correctional Facility.

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PRINCE ALBERT LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (WC052)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X53, Prince Albert, 6930 • PHYSICAL: 33 Church Street, Prince Albert • TEL: 023 541 1320 • FAX: 023 541 1321 • EMAIL: adminklerk@pamun.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 8,153km² • Population: 12 106 • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture and tourism.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: KGP 3, ANC 2, DA 2 • Mayor: Mr Goliath Lottering • Other Members of Council: M Jaftha (Speaker), N Abrahams (Deputy Mayor), I Windvogel (Representative: Central Karoo District Municipality) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Heinrich Mettler (Acting) • Chief Financial Officer: Mr J D Neethling (Acting) • Communications Officer: Karen van der Mescht • LED Officer: Mr Pedro Oliphant • Other Senior Management: Deborah Mooneys (Human Resources Manager) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Disclaimer of audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 70.09 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 70.72 • Green Drop Score 2011: 68.0 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Media – newspapers: Courier and Prince Albert Friend.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Treintjiesriver Farm Development.

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EDEN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC4)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 12, George, 6530 • PHYSICAL: 54 York Street, George • TEL: 044 803 1300 • FAX: 086 555 6303 • EMAIL: rekords@ edendm.co.za • WEB: www.edendm.co.za

BEAUFORT WEST LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (WC053)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag 582, Beaufort West, 6970 • PHYSICAL: 15 Church Street / 112 Donkin Street, Beaufort West • TEL: 023 414 8100 / 023 414 8022 • FAX: 023 414 8150 / 023 415 1373 • EMAIL: admin@beaufortwestmun.co.za • WEB: www.beaufortwestmun.co.za

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LAINGSBURG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (WC051)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X4, Laingsburg, 6900 • PHYSICAL: 2 Van Riebeeck Street, Laingsburg • TEL: 023 551 1019 • FAX: 023 551 1019 • EMAIL: Laingsburg@xsinet.co.za • WEB: www.laingsburg.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 8,784km² • Population: 7 730 • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, finance, construction and community services.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 3, DA 3, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mr Wilhelm DuP Theron • Other Members of Council: Henry Horn (Speaker), Bertie van As (Deputy Mayor), Petrus Botes, Mike Gouws, Meggie Bobbejee ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Pedro Williams • Chief

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 21,917km² • Population: 37 091 • Main Economic Sectors: Community services, finance, agriculture and transport services.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 7, DA 5, ICOSA 1 • Mayor: Mr H T Prince • Other Members of Council: P A Jacobs (Deputy Executive Mayor), S M Motsoane (Speaker), J Bostander, M Furmen, G P Adolf ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Jafta Booysen • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Davy Louw • Other Senior Management: N E Mfundisi (Director: Corporate Services), J C Smit (Director: Engineering Services), R E van Staden (Director: Electrotechnical Services), A C Makendlana (Director: Community Services), D Louw (Director: Financial Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 94.91 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 92.01 • Green Drop Score 2011: 89.5 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Website, newspapers and CBID website.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Freight village hub, windfarm, biggest painting, uranium mining and airport development. • Key Investment Opportunities: Development of N1 corridor, airport development and hydroponics revamp.

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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 23,331km² • Population: 513 307 • Description: Eden District Municipality is the third-largest district in the Western Cape province.

It is classified as a Category C municipality and the region is defined as a medium capacity functional municipality. Eden District shares borders with four other district municipalities, namely: Cacadu District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province, Overberg, Cape Winelands and Central Karoo District Municipalities. Eden District has a diverse natural resource base. The district municipality incorporates seven municipal areas – George, Mossel Bay, Knysna, Bitou, Oudtshoorn, Hessequa, and Kannaland. The previous District Management Area now forms part of the George Municipality, after the 2011 municipal elections municipal demarcation. The Eden District is marketed with regards to tourism under the internationally acclaimed brand – “Garden Route and Klein Karoo”. • Main Economic Sectors: Finance and Business Services; Manufacturing; Wholesale retail trade (tourism included), catering and accommodation; General Government Services; Transport; and, Agriculture.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: DA 8, ANC 6, ICOSA 1 • Mayor: V Van der Westhuizen • Other Members of Council: D Nayler (Speaker), H McCombi (Chairperson: Community Services), T Simmers (Chairperson: Corporate Services), J Maxim (Chairperson: Local Economic Development Services ), S May (Chairperson: Poverty Alleviation and Rural Development) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Godfrey Louw • Chief Financial Officer: Ms L Hoek (Acting) • Communications Officer: Mrs Trix Holtzhausen • LED Officer: Mrs T Holtzhausen • Other Senior Management: Trix Holtzhausen (Acting Executive Manager: Support Services), C Africa (Executive Manager: Management Services), Jan Burger (Acting Legal Advisor) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Green Drop Score 2011: 8.0

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Financial Officer: Ms Alida Groenewald • LED Officer: Ms Gwynne Pekeur • Other Senior Management: Noel Klink (Head: Technical Services), Neil Hendrikse (Head: Traffic Services), Peter Post (Internal Auditor), Noeline Gouws (Administation) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 71.16 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 80.54 • Green Drop Score 2011: 56.3 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Newspapers, noticeboards, posters, notices and municipal website – www.laingsburg.gov.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Cooperative support and marketing in industry development; meat processing; fruit processing; SMME’s Development; cold storage facility; cut-flowers; Private Investment opportunities; Zoutekloof Guest Farm/ House; Floriskraal Dam Development; art and crafts; Laingsburg Caravan Park; Matjiesfontein Cactus and Herb Project; fly-fishing; wind farms; and solar energy.

TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tender advertisements are published on the noticeboards of the main office and sub-offices of the municipality, in the local newspapers (Group Editors and Die Burger – Southern Cape), and on the Municipality’s corporate website: www.edendm.co.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Improved and focused marketing of the area as a trade and investment destination; small business capacity building; business retention and expansion; cooperatives support; Timber Cluster Development; promote agro-forestry; expand technology and innovation sector; export development (capacity and market opportunities); improvement of tourism infrastructure; agroprocessing and packaging plant; value adding Floriculture Products; essential oil; development of transport-related industries and services along national roads; distribution networks to and from Cape Town and PE; industrial clustering and depots next to the national routes; industrial development strategy; industrial marketing campaign; jewellery production; SMME capacity building (in all sectors); regional business chambers; LED capacity building in all B-municipalities; Rural/Township Business/Office Park Development; business training intervention and mentorship program; and regional public transport corridor development. • Key Investment Opportunities: Agricultural expansion; agricultural development in the public sector; industrial investment incentive packages, jewellery manufacturing, industrial marketing campaign, and industrial development strategy; and in the private sector: value-added floral products, essential oils, timber cluster development, Agriculture Park, Industrial Park Development, agro-processing plant, R&D in agro-processing, Packaging Plant, and promotion of further investment in currently successful manufacturing activities.

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 992km² • Population: 40 000 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 6, DA 6, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mr Memory Booysen • Other Members of Council: Adam Van Rhyner (Deputy Mayor), Neville De Waal (Chief Whip), Charles Dreyer (Speaker) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Thys Giliomee (Acting) • Chief Financial Officer: Arnold Bredenhann (Acting) • LED Officer: Mr Thembinkosi Henge / Mrs Tanya Wildeman • Other Senior Management: Warren Muller (Manger: Legal Services), Warren Beauzick (Acting Manager: Budget and Treasury), Carlos Koeberg (Acting Manager: Supply Chain Management) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 97.74 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 96.12 • Green Drop Score 2011: 96.4 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Acting Supply Chain Management – Carlos Koeberg: www.bitou.gov.za GEORGE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (WC044)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 19, George, 6530 • PHYSICAL: The Old Town Hall Building, Cnr York & Market Streets, George • TEL: 044 801 9111 • FAX: 044 873 3776 • WEB: www.george.org.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 5,191km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: DA 25, ANC 19, ACDP 1, COPE 1, GIRF 1, ICOSA 1, PBI 1 • Mayor: Mr Basil Petrus ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Gerald Ras (Acting) • Communications Officer: Ms Cathy Dippnall • Other Senior Management: Gerald Ras (Acting Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Adverse audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 97.41 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 96.26 • Green Drop Score 2011: 91.0 *GCIS LM

KANNALAND LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (WC041)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 30, Ladismith, 6655 • PHYSICAL: 32 Church Street, Ladismith • TEL: 028 551 1023 • FAX: 028 551 1766 • EMAIL: info@ kannaland.co.za • WEB: www.kannaland.gov.za

BITOU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (WC047)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X1002, Plettenberg Bay, 6600 • PHYSICAL: 1 Sewell Street, Plettenberg Bay • TEL: 044 501 3000 • FAX: 044 533 6161 • EMAIL: mnsiko@plett.gov.za • WEB: www.plett.gov.za

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HESSEQUA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (WC042)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 29, Riversdale, 6670 • PHYSICAL: Van den Berg Street, Riversdale • TEL: 028 713 8000 • FAX: 028 713 3146 • EMAIL: info@ hessequa.gov.za • WEB: www.hessequa.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 5,733km² • Population: 52 086 • Description: Hessequa Local Municipality lies at the foot of the Langeberg mountains with its boundaries stretching along the southern Cape coast from the Breede River in the west to Gouritsmond in the east. The National Road N2 connecting the three inland towns of Albertinia, Riversdale and Heidelberg forms the main transportation conduit across the municipality. The rise of tourism has resulted in the establishment of the four important coastal settlements of Gouritzmond, Still Bay, Jongensfontein and Witsand. Hessequa has a moderate climate. Rainfall occurs predominantly in winter and reaches totals of 300mm inland to 1 000mm on the coast. The Little Karoo in the rain shadow of the Langeberg is the driest region. Agricultural activities are largely

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,758km² • Population: 26 467 • Description: Kannaland Local Municipality is classified as a Category B municipality and is responsible for basic service provision to the towns of Calitzdorp, Ladismith, Van Wyksdorp, and Zoar, as well as the surrounding farming communities. Kannaland is situated about 340km north-east of Cape Town along the famous tourism Route 62. It is linked by tarred main roads to all other major centres such as Oudtshoorn (100km), Montagu (139km), George (160km), Mossel Bay (185km) and Port Elizabeth (420km). Both the administrative and legislative seats of Kannaland Municipality are located in Ladismith, with satellite offices in Calitzdorp, Van Wyksdorp and Zoar.

The Kannaland municipal area lies huddled between two mountain ranges, the Swartberge and Anysberg. An impressive mountain peak called Towerkop (2 198m) looms above Ladismith. Another impressive site is Elandsberg (2 128m). Halfway up Elandsberg is a famous landmark, sometimes referred to as Ladismith’s extra star in the galaxy: Stanley’s Light (1 500m). The municipality has the smallest population in the Eden District, and also has the smallest economy in the region. Kannaland’s climate is ideal for the production of apricots, peaches, plums, nectarines, and grapes. Approximately 30% of the total apricot export market comes from the district. The well-known Parmalat- and Ladismith dairy products come from the area. The quaint little haven of Calitzdorp is known as the port-wine capitol of South Africa by virtue of the top quality wines produced mainly by Boplaas, De Krans, Axehill and Calitzdorp wine cellars. A wide variety of scenic routes criss-cross the area. Kannaland has its own individual building style, which makes it unique. For example, the so-called Ladismith Style is a simplified Georgian design and dates from the 1830s. Kannaland is an integral part of the Eden District, along with six other municipalities, namely Hessequa, Mossel Bay, George, Oudtshoorn, Knysna and Bitou. The Kannaland municipal area shares its borders with the Central Karoo District Municipality to the north, and Cape Winelands District in the east. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture (4%), government-related services (20.4%), finance and related services (11%), wholesale and retail (9.9%), and manufacturing (8.3%).

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ICOSA 3, ANC 2, DA 2 • Mayor: Mr Jeffrey Donson • Other Members of Council: Phillipus Antonie (Deputy Mayor), Hyrin Ruiters (Speaker), Werner Meshoa (Chief Whip), Albertus Rossouw, Leona Willemse, Lorraine Claassen ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Morné Hoogbaard • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Nigel Delo • Communications Officer: Ms Jessica Fuller • LED Officer: Ms Jessica Fuller • Other Senior Management: Hendrik Barnard (Executive Manager: Corporate Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Adverse audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 28.47 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 55.05 • Green Drop Score 2011: 49.1 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Published in newspapers circulated in the area, and on the municipal noticeboards and website.

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KNYSNA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (WC048)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 21, Knysna, 6570 • PHYSICAL: Knysna Municipality, 5 Clyde Street, Knysna • TEL: 044 302 6300 • FAX: 044 302 6333 • EMAIL: knysna@knysna.gov.za • WEB: www.knysna.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,109km² • Population: 65 043

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determined by the local rainfall pattern. Most of the basal geology in Hessequa has been influenced by the Cape Fold Belt, which has caused the east-west heading mountains generally comprising hard quartzite sandstone and thin shale bands of the Table Mountain Group. Hessequa’s vegetation falls within the Cape Floral Kingdom, which is characterised by its exceptional richness in plant species. More than 8 700 species are known to occur, of which two thirds are endemic. About 75% of all plants in the South African Red Data Book are found in the Cape Floral Kingdom. Of these species, about 1 700 are threatened with extinction. The major bio-mes occurring within Hessequa may be divided into nine major vegetation groups. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, tourism and construction.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: DA 7, ANC 6, CIVIC IND 1, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mr E Nel • Other Members of Council: L Fourie (Speaker), J Merkeur (Deputy Mayor) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Johan Jacobs • Chief Financial Officer: L Viljoen • Communications Officer: Beven Ellman • LED Officer: Mr C Onrust • Other Senior Management: Johan Jacobs (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 35.59 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 14.10 • Green Drop Score 2011: 49.7 LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Charcoal project. • Key Investment Opportunities: Value addition in terms of the agricultural sector.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: DA 10, ANC 7, COPE 1, INDEPENDENT 1 • Mayor: Ms Georlene Wolmarans • Other Members of Council: Lungelwa Charlie (Acting Speaker), Richard Dawson (Speaker), Esmè Edge (Infrastructure Development Committee), Louisa Hart (Planning and Development Committee), Michelle Wasserman (Deputy Executive Mayor, Finance and Governance Committee) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Lauren Waring • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Grant Easton • Communications Officer: Jacques Marais • LED Officer: Mr Shaun Manisi • Other Senior Management: Emmanuel Myalato (Director: Technical Services), Lauren Waring (Director: Planning and Development), Reginald Smit (Director: Corporate Services), Charl Botha (Director: Community Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 92.00 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 89.76 • Green Drop Score 2011: 60.8 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • www.knysna.gov.za LM

MOSSEL BAY LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (WC043)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X29, Mossel Bay, 6500 • PHYSICAL: 101 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay • TEL: 044 606 5000 • FAX: 044 606 5062 • EMAIL: admin@mosselbaymun.co.za • WEB: www.mosselbaymun.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,011km² • Population: 117 843 • Description: Mossel Bay Local Municipality is situated within the Eden District Municipality. Its area includes the towns and/or settlements of Mossel Bay, Boggoms Bay, Brandwag, Buisplaas, D’Almeida, Dana Bay, Glentana, Fraaiuitsig, Friemersheim, Great Brak River, Hartenbos, Herbertsdale, Hersham, KwaNonqaba, Little Brak River, Outeniqua Beach, Reebok, Ruiterbos, Southern Cross, Tergniet and Vleesbaai. It is situated on the N2 approximately halfway between the coastal cities of Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. It is bordered by the municipalities of George to the east, Langeberg to the west and Oudtshoorn to the north. Its western boundary is the Gouritz River and its northern boundary the Outeniqua mountains. To the east it stretches to the Maalgate River.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: DA 16, ANC 10, ACDP 1 • Mayor: Ms Marie Ferreira • Other Members of Council: K H Smit (Speaker), E Scheepers (Tourism and Technical Services), S Moodie (Community Services), H Levendal (Deputy Executive Mayor), C Bayman (Human Settlement), V Fortuin (Social Services and Local Economic Development) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Dr Michelle Gratz • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Herman Botha • Communications Officer: Mr Harry Hill • LED Officer: Mr Peter Juthe • Other Senior Management: Michelle Gratz (Information Officer (PAIA)), Edward Jantjies (Corporate Services), Dick Naidoo (Technical Services), Charl Moller (Development and Planning), Colin Puren (Community Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 95.68 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 95.27 • Green Drop Score 2011: 88.6 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Advertised in the Mossel Bay Advertiser and on the municipal website.

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CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 255, Oudtshoorn, 6620 • PHYSICAL: 69 Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn • TEL: 044 203 3000 • FAX: 044 203 3104 • EMAIL: post@oudtmun.gov.za • WEB: www.oudtmun.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,537km² • Population: 79 604 • Description: Oudtshoorn Local Municipality lies within the boundaries of the Eden District Municipality in the Western Cape province. Since 5 December 2000, the Oudtshoorn municipal area includes the larger settlements of Oudtshoorn, Dysselsdorp, and De Rust, and the smaller rural settlements of Volmoed, Schoemanshoek, Spieskamp, Vlakteplaas, Grootkraal, De Hoop, and Matjiesrivier. The Greater Oudtshoorn area is nestled at the foot of the Swartberg mountains in the heart of the Little Karoo region in the Western Cape. It is defined as a semi-desert area with a unique and sensitive natural environment. It was once the indigenous home of the Koi-San people and so there are many rock paintings to be found. The municipality’s development potential recognises the impact of being home to the world’s largest ostrich population, which is a key component of their agricultural industry. The discovery of the Cango Caves and continual allure of the unique natural heritage has drawn people to this region.

Oudtshoorn serves as a regional centre for the surrounding agricultural area. The natural environment of the area creates a natural hospitality towards the tourism industry and related boom in accommodation. Oudtshoorn is a centre of regional cultural, sport and art activities, and has since 1994 been the host to the nationally famous Klein Karoo Nasionale Kuntefees (KKNK), an arts festival held in March/April every year. A total of 411 temporary job opportunities were created directly by the ABSA KKNK, of which 76% was filled by black employees. The total economic impact of the ABSA KKNK is estimated at ±R110 million, which makes the festival a major contributor to the economy in Oudtshoorn. A joint strategy is developed through the 168

Greater Oudtshoorn Vision 2030 process to ensure both the broader beneficiation of local communities and the sustainability of the festival. Oudtshoorn’s relatively higher “development potential” is directly linked to its geographic location on main transport routes, its natural resource base, its human resources, its institutional centre function and commercial services. Recent studies of Oudtshoorn growth potential identified it as one of 14 important “leader towns” in the Western Cape province. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, mining, manufacturing, wholesale and retail, services, construction and finance.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 11, DA 11, COPE 1, ICOSA 1, NPP 1 • Mayor: Mr Gordon April • Other Members of Council: Vlancio Donson (Executive Deputy Mayor), John Stoffels (Speaker), Lea Stalmeester (Chairperson: Corporate Services), Hendrik Ruiters (Chairperson: Community Services), Nondumiso Gunguluza (Chairperson: Technical Services), Hendrik Botha (Chairperson: Finance) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Thandekile Mnyimba • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Deon Lott • Communications Officer: Mr Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe • LED Officer: Mr Greg Baartman • Other Senior Management: Francois Human (Director: Corporate Services), Zukiswa Ntile (Director: Technical Services), Ronnie-Peter Lottering (Director: Community Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 64.58 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 36.88 • Green Drop Score 2011: 41.4 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tender documents are obtainable from the municipal office at 69 Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn at the Municipal Supply Chain Management section or can be downloaded from the municipal website: www.oudtmun.gov.za. Tenders are also being advertised in local newspapers and sometimes in the regional and national newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Development of airport as cargo airport; small business support fund; establish business incubator centre; support and hosting of events and festivals; development of local contractors and support; crafter development programme; and establish skills development centre. • Key Investment Opportunities: Airport development; establishment of special economic zone through agro-processing; establishment of training colleges/initiatives; bio-fuel plant; establishment of waste into energy plant; and establishment of sun energy plant.

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OVERBERG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC3)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X22, Bredasdorp, 7280 • PHYSICAL: 26 Long Street, Bredasdorp • TEL: 028 425 1157 • FAX: 028 425 1014 • EMAIL: info@odm.org.za • WEB: www.odm.org.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 12,241km² • Population: 212 782 • Description: Overberg District Municipality is a Category C municipality found in the Western Cape.

It is situated in the Western Cape Province just over Sir Lowry’s Pass to the southern most tip of Africa. The following local municipalities form part of the Overberg region: Theewaterskloof, Swellendam, Overstrand and Cape Agulhas. The main towns are Bredasdorp, Caledon, Swellendam and Hermanus. The adjacent municipalities are Cape Winelands District to the north, Eden District to the east and City of Cape Town to the west. It is also boundaried by the Indian Ocean to the south-west and Atlantic Ocean to the west. The seat of the municipality is Bredasdorp.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: DA 5, ANC 4 • Mayor: Mr Lincoln de Bruyn • Other Members of Council: J Du T Loubser (Deputy Mayor), D du Toit (Speaker), D Oosthuizen (Finance), K Tiemie (Corporate and Intergovernmental Services), I Sileku (Local Economic Development and Tourism) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Duppie Du Plessis • Chief Financial Officer: Mr K Burger (Acting) • Communications Officer: Ms Thea Nefdt • LED Officer: Mrs V Zeeman • Other Senior Management: V Zeeman (IDP/LED and Tourism), G Spangenberg (Senior Officer: Human Resources), F Coetzee (Senior Internal Auditor), D Lambrechts (Head: Supply Chain), R Du Toit (Acting Director: Community Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Qualified audit opinion • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • None – due to financial constraints.

However, EPWP job creation initiative is promoted and supported extensively. Job opportunities across all municipal functions are provided to the unemployed.

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CAPE AGULHAS LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (WC033)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 51, Bredasdorp, 7280 • PHYSICAL: 1 Dirkie Uys Street, Bredasdorp • TEL: 028 425 5500 • FAX: 028 425 1019 • EMAIL: info@capeagulhas.com • WEB: www.capeagulhas.org MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,467km² • Population: 28 786 • Description: Cape Agulhas Local Municipality consists of five wards. A large percentage of the population falls within the economically active population (aged 15-65) but the unemployment rate in Cape Agulhas is still relatively high. Though regarded as one of the best performing local governments when it comes to housing delivery, the housing backlogs remain a challenge. The municipality strives to improve basic services with the limited resources; however the upgrading and maintenance of

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basic services remain a challenge. Strategic partnerships have become increasingly important, as illustrated by council’s 100% expenditure on MIG projects and active participation in EPWP-projects. Environmental issues have become an important factor for the municipality to consider, especially with the effects of global warming and climate change. Cape Agulhas Municipality is endeavoring to integrate the effects and consequences of global warming and climate change into the general planning of service delivery, as can be seen in the municipality’s awarding of a waste to energy bio project to Ark Industries. The municipality has created adequate capacity to deliver in critical departments such as economic development, human settlements and human development. Good governance has always been a priority for the council and the establishment of a Risk Management Unit and Internal Audit is testimony to this. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, fishing and tourism.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 4, DA 4, INDEPENDENT 1 • Mayor: Mr Richard Mitchell • Other Members of Council: Richard Mitchell (Mayor), Dirk Jantjies (Deputy Mayor), Eve Marthinus (Speaker), Johan Nieuwoudt (Ward Councillor), Attie Coetzee (PR Councillor)

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ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Reynold Stevens • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Hennie Schlebusch • Communications Officer: Anneleen Voster • LED Officer: Mr Oscar January (Acting) • Other Senior Management: Norwood Kotze (Director: Technical Services), Sam Ngwevu (Director: Corporate Services), Pieter Everson (Electrical Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 86.64 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 73.01 • Green Drop Score 2011: 33.9 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • www.capeagulhas.org or contact Roberto Sefoor.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Establishment of a Local Economic Development Agency; Health Gro Emerging Farming Project; Sizabanthu Vegetable Cooperative; agriculture empowerment projects: Agri Mega, Agri Venote, Agri Dwala, Vierfontein Boerdery and Bredasdorp Kleinboere Vereniging; SALGA/P3 capacity building partnership: service improvement processes, leak-plugging workshops, LED Round Table Meetings, and Business Retention and Expansion Programme; implementing capital projects as per the EPWP programme; and facilitating. • Key Investment Opportunities: Eco-village; GAP housing; community mall; renewable energy sources (windfarming and solar power); private hospital and wellness centre; tourism train route; aquaculture (abalone farming); commercial airport development; Ark Industries (generating energy through biomass); development of the southern-most point of Africa; development of harbour precincts; expansion of municipal headquarters; and recycling projects.

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SWELLENDAM LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (WC034)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 20, Swellendam, 6740 • PHYSICAL: 49 Voortrekker Road, Swellendam • TEL: 028 514 8500 • FAX: 028 514 2694 • EMAIL: info@swellenmun.co.za • WEB: www.swellenmun.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,835km² • Population: 43 000 • Description: Swellendam Local Municipality has a population that is relatively young, with 68% of the population being younger than 39 years of age. The median age of the municipal area is calculated as 28 years, with an age-dependency ratio of 51.9 % in 2006. The gender division for the area is 50% male and 50% female. Swellendam Municipality is currently the third-biggest contributor to the economic growth and GDPR of the Overberg District. Swellendam registered an average annual growth rate of 3.2% in GDPR from 1995 to 2004, the second-highest rate in the Overberg District.

When considering the most recent data and shorter periods, economic growth was higher than the long-term average, averaging 3.5% between 2000 and 2004, 4% between 2003 and 2004 and 5.5% in 2006. The main economic sectors are primary agriculture and agro-processing of products, which include deciduous fruits, wheat, barley, youngberry, livestock, and grapes for exporting and the making of wine.

Tourism is the other major sector in the area, with a big emphasis on eco-tourism and cultural heritage tourism activities. The other sectors are retail and manufacturing, mining and quarrying. A potential sector for higher economic growth in the area is wholesale and packaging. • Main Economic Sectors: Primary agriculture and agroprocessing of products; tourism, with a big emphasis on eco-tourism and cultural heritage tourism activities; retail and manufacturing; and mining and quarrying.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 4, DA 4, ACDP 1 • Mayor: Mr N G Myburgh • Other Members of Council: M J Koch (Speaker), J A Matthysen (Executive Deputy Mayor), H C Hartnick (Member EXCO), J du Toit Loubser (Representative: District Council) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Nico Nel • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Hannes Krapohl • Communications Officer: Ms Loraine Venter • LED Officer: Ms Lorraine Venter • Other Senior Management: E J Wentzel (Acting Director: Engineering Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Blue Drop Score 2012: 85.16 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 80.50 • Green Drop Score 2011: 41.0 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Local, provincial and national media, plus the municipal website: www.swellenmun.co.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: GAP housing development (provision of housing in the R3 501 – R10 000 per month income group); and creating LED opportunities via the council’s budget and the Extended Public Works Programme. • Key Investment Opportunities: Potential investors are referred to the council’s website to peruse the Spatial Development Framework and the LED Strategy for opportunities. Website: www.swellenmun.co.za

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CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 20, Hermanus, 7200 • PHYSICAL: Overstrand Civic Centre, Harmony Street, Hermanus • TEL: 028 313 8000 • FAX: 028 312 1894 • EMAIL: enquiries@overstrand.gov.za • WEB: www.overstrand.gov.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 1,708km² • Population: 90 000 • Description: Overstrand Local Municipality is located within the Overberg District Municipality in the Western Cape Province. Its main towns are Hermanus, Gansbaai, Stanford, Kleinmond, Betty’s Bay, Pringle Bay, Pearly Beach and Baardskeerdersbos. The seat of Overstrand is Hermanus. Ultimately, its unique offerings of the ultimate experience in land-based whale watching and shark cage diving, pristine Blue Flag beaches, excellent wine industry and top-class restaurants and accommodation make it an attractive tourist destination with a variety of activities. • Main Economic Sectors: Tourism, agriculture, fishing, services and retail.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: DA 15, ANC 9, NICO 1 • Mayor: Ms Nicolette Botha-Guthrie • Other Members of Council: Anton Coetsee (Speaker), Petrus Scholtz (Infrastructure and Planning), Ben Solomon (Finance and Economic Development), Philippus Appelgrein (Management Services), Rudolph Smith (Community Services), Moira Opperman (Protection Services) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Coenie Groenewald • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Henk Kleinloog • Communications Officer: Fanie Krige • LED Officer: Mr Solomzi Madikane • Other Senior Management: Desiree Arrison (Director: Management Services), Stephen Muller (Director: Infrastructure and Planning),

THEEWATERSKLOOF LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (WC031)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 24, Caledon, 7230 • PHYSICAL: 6 Plein Street, Caledon • TEL: 028 214 3300 • FAX: 028 214 1289 • EMAIL: twkmun@ twkmun.org.za • WEB: www.twk.org.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,232km² • Population: 106 172 • Description: Theewaterskloof Local Municipality is situated in the jurisdiction of Overberg District Municipality in the Western Cape. Category B municipalities include Theewaterskloof, Overstrand, Cape Agulhas and Swellendam. Theewaterskloof Municipality is the gateway to the Overberg and surrounded by unique natural assets such as the Theewaterskloof Dam, Kogelberg Biosphere, illustrious vineyards, crop and fruit fields, fynbos, wild flowers and Blue Cranes. The municipality provides services to a host of interesting, beautiful and historical towns: Grabouw, Bot River, Caledon, Tesselaarsdal, Genadendal, Bereaville, Voorstekraal, Greyton, Riviersonderend and Villiersdorp. With its Local Economic Development Strategy (LED-strategy), the municipality is constantly driving local economic development in primary economic sectors such as agriculture, tourism, agricultural product processing and industries.

Despite a relatively poor community and a narrow capacity for tax and income generation, the municipality is constantly improving infrastructures for service and product delivery. The Municipality’s Integrated Development Programme was developed in partnership with local business, communities and individuals. The municipality was the first to implement Service Level Agreements in all its towns to

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Roderick Williams (Director: Community Services), Soli Madikane (Director: Economic Development), Neville Micheals (Director: Protection Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 96.82 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 90.56 • Green Drop Score 2011: 88.8 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Advertised on the website on Fridays.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: See section on LED on the latest IDP document on the website: www.overstrand.gov.za • Key Investment Opportunities: See section on LED on the latest IDP document on the website: www.overstrand.gov.za

narrow the gap between community services needs and municipal service delivery abilities. The municipality created capacities for holistic and quality developments, i.e. sewerage removal, quality water, housing, communication, waste removal and infrastructural maintenance. In addition, the municipality participated in processes that lead to a peaceful and safe environment where the welfare of everyone, and especially women and children, is highly valued and pursued. The municipality has a successful Town Management model which ensures that local government and democracy are expanded to the people. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, tourism, manufacturing (agri-processing), and construction.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: DA 13, ANC 9, COPE 1, NICO 1, NPP 1 • Mayor: Mr Chris Punt • Other Members of Council: C J Vosloo (Speaker), P U Stanfliet (Chairperson: Technical), M Tshaka (Chairman: Corporate Services), N H de Wet (Chairman: Financial Services), G M Carelse (Chairman: Development Services), Kallie Papier (Chairman: Operations) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Stan Wallace • Communications Officer: Stiffie Cronje • LED Officer: Ms Joanna Dibden • Other Senior Management: Jan Barnard (Director: Operations), Honey Gxoyiya (Director: Development), Joseph Isaacs (Director: Corporate), Conrad van Heerden (Director: Technical) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 71.50 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 75.41 • Green Drop Score 2011: 65.5 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders are advertised in newspapers (TWK Gazette, Elgin Grabouwer, Die Burger and Argus), as well as on the municipality’s website. Construction tenders above the value of R200 000 are also advertised on the website of the Construction Industry Development Board. Quotations above R30 000 are advertised on the municipality’s website and noticeboards.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Launching of the Cape Country Meander Brand; assistance and training to the PDIs; developed a cultural route; 128 permanent jobs created in the tourism sector; 2030 Strategy and clear plan for sector interventions; Caledon Business incubation – six SMMEs supported; set up four Cooperatives and a secondary Coop in Grabouw; SMME Open Day Indaba; SCM Policy amended; support for local SMME – the “buy local campaign”; and assisted marketing in the tourism value chain through the www.thecapeco • Key Investment Opportunities: Tourism: development of tourism product around the TWK and Eikenhof dams; and light Industry: development of green industrial hub; development of retail centre; development of mid-high income housing opportunities; and development of art and culture hub in prestigious botanical gardens.

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CITRUSDAL BERGRIVIER PATERNOSTER PIKETBERG

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WEST COAST DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (DC1)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 242, Moorreesburg, 7310 • PHYSICAL: 58 Long Street, Moorreesburg • TEL: 022 4338400 • FAX: 086 692 6113 • EMAIL: westcoastdm@wcdm.co.za • WEB: www.westcoastdm.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 31,124km² • Population: 288 945 • Description: West Coast District Municipality is located in the Western Cape province. Moorreesburg is the seat of the district. It is comprised of five local municipalities: Swartland with Malmesbury as administrative centre, Bergrivier with Piketberg as administrative centre, Matzikama with Vredendal as administrative centre, Cederberg with Clanwilliam as administrative centre, and Saldanha Bay with Vredenburg as administrative centre. The municipalities adjacent to the West Coast District Municipality are Namakwa District to the north and north-east, Cape Winelands District to the south-east and City of Cape Town to the south. It is also bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, fishing, mining, manufacturing, retail, trade and tourism.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: DA 6, ANC 4 • Mayor: Mr Harold Cleophas • Other Members of Council: André Kruger (Speaker), Riaan Mouton (Finance), Isaac Julies (Community Services), Basil Stanley (Technical Services), Marius Koen (Corporate), J J Josephus (Deputy Mayor) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Henry Prins • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Johann Koekemoer • Communications Officer: Mr Wilhelm Markus • LED Officer: Mr Earl Williams • Other Senior Management: Wilhelm Markus (Director: Corporate Services), Isak van der Westhuizen (Director: Technical Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with no findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Tenders are advertised in The Argus and Die Burger, and on municipal noticeboards and the municipal website: www.westcoastdm.co.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Shared services for the region; inter-municipal cooperation (waste disposal site for Matzikama and Cederberg) Risk Management; shared support; tourism promotion initiatives; and SMME development initiatives.

• Key Investment Opportunities: The district has burgeoning tourism, oil and gas, aquaculture and alternative energy (wind / wave energy) opportunities.

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MATZIKAMA

BERGRIVIER LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (WC013)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 60, Piketberg, 7320 • PHYSICAL: 13 Church

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 4,407km² POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: DA 7, ANC 5, COPE 1 • Mayor: Mr Evert Manuel • Other Members of Council: Johann Roats (Speaker), A de Vries (Executive Member), R van Rooy (Executive Member) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Ms Christa Liebenberg • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Kobus van Niekerk • Communications Officer: Raydene van Wyk • LED Officer: Ms Rozanne Pietersen (Acting) • Other Senior Management: Christa Liebenberg (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 92.15 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 85.20 • Green Drop Score 2011: 72.1 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • www.bergmun.org.za LM

CEDERBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (WC012)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X2, Clanwilliam, 8135 • PHYSICAL: 2A Voortrekker Road, Clanwilliam • TEL: 027 482 8000 • FAX: 027 482 1933 • EMAIL: admin@cederbergraad.co.za • WEB: www.cederbergmunicipality.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 8,007km² • Population: 39 326 • Description: Cederberg Local Municipality is located along the upper west coast of the Western Cape province, approximately 200km from Cape Town. The municipal area is bordered by the spectacular Cederberg mountains in the east and the Atlantic Ocean in the west. The Cederberg municipal area includes the towns of Citrusdal (estimated population of 5 023), Clanwilliam (6 089), Elands Bay (1 648), Graafwater (1 811) and Lamberts Bay (5 068). It also includes some smaller hamlets, such as Wuppertal, Elandskloof, Heuningvlei and Paleisheuwel, which started as missionary stations in the late 1800s. The main access road, the N7, is a vital economic corridor linking the economies of the Western Cape, Northern Cape and Namibia. The main economic activities are agriculture and fishing. However, due to its scenic natural beauty, eco-tourism is considered a major future economic growth sector. Politically it is the only municipality in the west coast region that is controlled by the African National Congress. It is also strategically located on the Cape – Namibia Corridor, and the N7 national road links it with the Northern Cape province. If this corridor were identified for future infrastructure upgrades and investments, it is of paramount importance to ensure that the very basic infrastructure is in place to facilitate future development

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whilst simultaneously planning for future growth. The municipality has its focus on the development of the rural poor, and in particular investing in the youth and final year school-goers to secure their future. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing (39.2%); community, social and personal services (13.2%); wholesale and retail trade (11.3%); manufacturing (7%); and construction (6.5%).

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: ANC 6, DA 3, COPE 1, PAC 1 • Mayor: Mr Jonas White • Other Members of Council: J Muller (Speaker), J White (Executive Mayor), L Scheepers (Executive Deputy Mayor), W Abbels (Member: Executive Mayoral Committee), D Smith (Member: Executive Mayoral Committee) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Ian Kenned • Chief Financial Officer: Elrico Alfreds • Communications Officer: Anthony Mlata • Other Senior Management: W October (Director: Corporate and Strategic Services), J France (Director: Community and Development Services), P Majeni (Director: Engineering and Planning Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 80.39 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 51.05 • Green Drop Score 2011: 63.1 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Available on the municipal website: www.cederbergmunicipality.co.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Revitalisation of fishing villages project (Elands Bay); Aquaculture project (Elands Bay); Cape Nature Conservation Algeria Project; Phase 3 of the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism Donkey Cart Route; raising of the Clanwilliam dam; expansion of the Saldanha – Shishen railroad; and Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP). • Key Investment Opportunities: Raising of Clanwilliam Dam wall, rooibos tea, tourism, property development (Cedeberg Mall in Clanwilliam), hydro-electricity, development of aquaculture, Cederberg Economic Development Agency (CEDA), Waste Management programme, development of birding (and wetlands) experience, crayfish factory conversions, Cape Nature – camping/chalets, and World Heritage Sites.

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MATZIKAMA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (WC011)

WESTERN CAPE

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: PO Box 98, Vredendal, 8160 • PHYSICAL: 37 Church Street, Vredendal • TEL: 027 201 3300 • FAX: 027 213 3238 • EMAIL: headoff@ matzikamamun.co.za • WEB: www.matzikamamun.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 12,981km² • Population: 67 000 • Description: Matzikama Local Municipality is a Category B municipality proclaimed in terms of Provincial Notice No 481/2000 of September 2000. As of the last local government elections in May 2011, the previous district managed area to the north of the Matzikama has been incorporated as per notice in the Provincial Gazette Extraordinary 6825. The municipal area comprises 18 towns and/or villages. These towns and villages include Doring Bay, Strandfontein, Papendorp, Ebenaeser, Lutzville-West, Lutzville, Koekenaap, Vredendal, Klawer, Trawal, Vanrhynsdorp, Nuwerus, Bitterfontein, Kliprand, Put se Kloof, Rietpoort, Molsvlei and Stofkraal.

Matzikama is characterised by an arid environment but is served by a life-giving arterial, namely Olifants River. The river, with its associated canal systems, supports a flourishing agricultural sector that is mainly built on viniculture. Apart from the newly incorporated area to the north, as well as the towns of Doring Bay, Strandfontein and Vanrhynsdorpthe, the rest of the population is concentrated along the river and canal system. Vredendal is by far the largest town in the area and it is also centrally located, rendering it the logical economic and administrative centre of the municipal area. • Main Economic Sectors: Business services, agriculture and mining.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: DA 7, ANC 6, NGP 1, TPICO 1 • Mayor: Mr John Bock • Other Members of Council: Rhenda Stephan (Speaker), Patric Bok (Deputy Mayor), Isaac Julies (Chief Whip), Andreas Sindyamba, Delina Goedeman, Julia Kriel, Hennie Nell, Maria Witbooi, Frans Bam, Christoffel van der Westruis, Johan Smith, Elias Mquinqi ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Dean O’Neill • Chief Financial Officer: Ursula Baartman • Communications Officer: Elizna Mouton • LED Officer: Lionel Philips • Other Senior Management: Mr Willie Conradie (Acting Head: Communications), Dean O’Neill (Information Officer (PAIA)) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Audit not finalised at legislated date • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 70.29 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 32.98 • Green Drop Score 2011: 66.1 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • On the municipal website: www. matzikamamunicipality.co.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Hydroponic tunnels for vegetable production, and small business support and advice centre (West Coast Business Development Centre). • Key Investment Opportunities: A centrally located packing and cooling facility; ostrich farming; two thousand ton cob farm – Doring Bay; Aquaculture Operation; hydroponic tunnels for vegetable production; PPC Mine – entails the extraction of gypsum from a mining site outside Vanrhynsdorp; TORMIN minerals – entails the extraction of sand that contains heavy minerals from the ocean; essential oils – entails cultivating rose geranium on common-age land for the extraction of essential oils from the crop; and Greenhouse Development – entails the 172

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SALDANHA BAY LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (WC014)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X12, Vredenburg, 7380 • PHYSICAL: 12/15 Main Road, Vredenburg • TEL: 022 701 7000 • FAX: 022 715 1518 • EMAIL: mun@saldanhabay.co.za • WEB: www.saldanhabay.co.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 2,015km² • Population: 85 258 (2011) • Description: Saldanha Bay Local Municipality is located on the west coast of South Africa, approximately 140km north of Cape Town. The area forms part of the West Coast District Municipality, situated in the Western Cape province. The municipality is bordered in the west by the Atlantic Ocean, in the south by the West Coast National Park (forms part of the West Coast District Management Area), in the north by the Bergrivier Municipality and the east by the Swartland Municipality. The municipality consists of the following six towns: Vredenburg, Saldanha, Hopefield, St Helena Bay, Paternoster and Langebaan. • Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture sector; mining; manufacturing; utilities (electricity, gas, water and construction); transportation; communication and storage; finance and business service; trade; tourism; community; personal; and government.

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: DA 15, ANC 8, COPE, Independent 1 • Mayor: Ms R Jager • Other Members of Council: F J Schippers (Executive Deputy Mayor), O D Daniels (Speaker), R J Don (Mayoral Committee: Social Development), N Louw (Mayoral Committee: Finance), F Pronk (Mayoral Committee: Planning and Strategic Services), S J Steyn (Mayoral Committee: Corporate Services), S L van Tura (Mayoral Committee: Technical Service and Service Delivery) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr L A Scheepers • Chief Financial Officer: Mr S Vorster • LED Officer: Mr C Barends / Ms H Boks • Other Senior Management: A Hendricks (Director: Community Services), N I van Stade (Director: Corporate Services), G Smith (Director: Technical Services), C Maarman (Manager: Social Development), T Bagus (Manager: Service Delivery) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Qualified audit opinion • Blue Drop Score 2012: 95.40 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 87.69 • Green Drop Score 2011: 39.1 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • Advertised on the municipal website and noticeboards and in the local (Die Weslander) and national (Argus and Die Burger) newspapers.

LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Development of agricultural sector and activities; Industrial Development (ID2); SMME Development in collaboration with WCBDC and SEDA; tourism and cultural development in partnership with SBTO; development of local economic activities (promote investment, retail trade development, infrastructure and basic service provision); Renewable Energy development; and skills development.

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SWARTLAND LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (WC015)

CONTACT DETAILS • POSTAL: Private Bag X52, Malmesbury, 7299 • PHYSICAL: 1 Church Street, Malmesbury • TEL: 022 487 9400 • FAX: 022 487 9440 • EMAIL: swartlandmun@swartland.org.za • WEB: www.swartland.org.za MUNICIPAL INFORMATION • Area: 3,713km² • Population: 94 806 • Description: Swartland Local Municipality encompasses the towns of Abbotsdale, Chatsworth, Darling, Kalbaskraal, Koringberg, Malmesbury, Moorreesburg, Riebeek Kasteel, Riebeek West, Riverlands and Yzerfontein. The head office and main infrastructure of the municipality is based in Malmesbury, which is situated 70km north of Cape Town on the N7. Malmesbury began as a settlement in 1743 in the wide Diep River Valley around a mineral source and fountains in the area. The town was officially proclaimed on 21 May 1827 and was named after the Governor of the Cape, Sir Lowry Cole’s father-in-law, the first Earl of Malmesbury in England. The town obtained municipal status in 1960. Malmesbury fulfils an important urban niche in the region and the province. Its high development potential can be attributed to factors such as its relative accessibility along the N7 road/rail corridor, closeness to Cape Town, diversified economic base, which not only accommodates agriculture but also well-developed industrial and commercial sectors, and supportive infrastructure.

The high property values in the Cape Town Metropole and the attraction of a local tranquil atmosphere are moving people to settle here and commute to Cape Town on a daily basis. Malmesbury is home to a number of large companies as well as regional offices of provincial and national government departments. • Main Economic Sectors: Manufacturing (22.5%), finance and business (22%), agriculture (17.2%), and wholesale and retail trade (14.1%).

POLITICAL MANAGEMENT • Composition of Council: DA 15, ANC 6, COPE 1, TPICO 1 • Mayor: Mr Tijmen van Essen • Other Members of Council: Maude Goliath (Deputy Executive Mayor), Marlene van Zyl (Administration), Chris Hunsinger (Finance), Willem Wilskut (Development and Protection Services), Aubrey Sedeman (Civil and Electrical Services) ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT • Municipal Manager: Mr Joggie Scholtz • Chief Financial Officer: Mr Kenny Cooper • Communications Officer: Mrs Madelaine

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Terblanche • LED Officer: Mr Leon Fourie • Other Senior Management: At Botha (Civil Engineering Services), Roelof du Toit (Electrical Engineering Services), Philip Humphreys (Protection Services), Madelaine Terblanche (Corporate Services), Johan Steenkamp (Development Services) AUDITS • Audit Outcome 2011/12: Financially unqualified with no findings • Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findings • Blue Drop Score 2012: 95.24 • Blue Drop Score 2011: 92.89 • Green Drop Score 2011: 72.7 TENDER/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION • On the website: www.swartland.org.za LED ACTIVITIES • Key Projects: Plugging the leaks in the local economy; development of human capital; development of social capital; SMME development; identification and support of business clusters and business opportunities; and stimulating the establishment of new businesses. • Key Investment Opportunities: Opportunities for growth exist in agriculture, manufacturing, trade, construction and tourism, especially the following: agriculture-related business and industries, and also a number of national and international businesses; tourism-related business, especially in Darling, Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West, as well as Yzerfontein; and tourism can definitely play a more significant role in the economy.

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Patricia de Lille, Executive Mayor

Achmat Ebrahim, City Manager

The City of Cape Town as the municipal entity of today is twelve years old. However, the Mother City has the oldest municipal structure in the country, going back to its first council meeting held on 8 April 1652 – on a sailing ship anchored in Table Bay. The current structure was formed in December 2000, following the amalgamation of seven former municipalities to create one ‘unicity’. The City has a staff complement of just over 26 000 employees, and a budget of R30 289 million (a capital budget of R5 927 million and an operating budget of R24 362 million), delivering services to 3,7 million residents across an area of 2 455 km2.

Cape Town produces 10,58% of South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) and accounts for more than 71% of the Western Cape’s economic activity. The City has a diversified economy, and the three biggest sectors are finance, insurance, property and business services; manufacturing; and wholesale and retail trade, catering and accommodation – much of which is tourismdriven.

Cape Town is Africa’s most-visited tourist destination, and the recipient of numerous travel and destination awards. Tourism is driven in part by Cape Town’s unique natural beauty and biodiversity. The City falls within the Cape Floristic Kingdom, one of the world’s six floral kingdoms. Its extraordinary range of plant species is so rich in diversity that Cape Town alone has more species within its 22 000 hectares than the whole of the British Isles or New Zealand. More than 70% of these species cannot be found anywhere else on the planet.

Cape Town is unique in being the only South African metro that encloses a national park and World Heritage Site.

Preserving and protecting the area’s sensitive biodiversity in a rapidly-expanding urban hub poses unique challenges for the enabling municipality. Like other South African metros, Cape Town is characterised by a fastgrowing population, with an estimated annual growth rate of 3%. Migration from rural areas and other provinces is on the increase. The population is projected to grow to at least 4,3 million by 2031, a factor that drives strategies in medium and long-term planning.

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Key Challenges

Above: Cape Town City Hall with Table Mountain backdrop.

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Cape Town’s other key challenges include the following: • While the health profile is improving, poverty persists, with poor communities living on the periphery of the city.

• The City’s social fabric is undermined by social marginalisation and by social criminality related to substance abuse.

• Large proportions of Cape Town’s population are unskilled and unemployed, while the traditional high-labour-absorbing industries (such as the textile industry) are in decline.

• Combating social marginalisation and building trust and community between population groups in Cape Town will require a more compact city form, with ample green and open public space to facilitate social

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interaction and play.

• Many young people emerge from the current education system with low to medium-level skills that do not meet the needs of the job market.

• In order to capitalise on the potential knowledge economy, Cape Town needs to invest in the soft (human capacity) and hard (fibre optic networks) infrastructure that will yield the optimal conditions for a knowledgebased economy to flourish.

• The rate of urban development is placing undue pressure on Cape Town’s natural and cultural resources. This calls for action by the City to support ways to conserve and enrich the existing natural and cultural landscape, from the neighbourhood to the city level.

• As a consequence of climate change, Cape Town is facing possible water scarcity with the potential knock-on effect of food insecurity. The City needs to intensify its focus on water demand management and explore and secure alternative water sources.

• The emerging possibility of a global oil scarcity requires that Cape Town maps all the alternative energy solutions potentially available including good-quality public, hybrid (electric) and non-motorised transport alternatives, as well as alternative local energy generation and storage solutions.

Notable Successes As an administration the City of Cape Town recognises that inspirations coupled with hard work will keep Cape Town at the forefront of South African and global progress. While this requires a clear, long-term vision, it also demands a focus on continued improvement in every area of administration – from service delivery and infrastructure to good governance and economic and investment growth.

Some of the City’s achievements under each of the IDP’s eight strategic focus areas include the following: SHARED ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Created 13 145 job opportunities through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). Measures are being introduced to create a greater focus on labour-intensive methodologies and identifying major projects for the EPWP implementation.

• Finalised 85% of land use management applications within statutory timeframes.

Cape Town was also named ‘Favourite City Worldwide’ in a poll by the Telegraph Travel Awards in 2012 as well as having been voted second best city in the world by Conde Nast Traveller. By positioning Cape Town as a global ‘green city’ we are likely to encourage tourism and ecotourism even further, as well as make the city an attractive foreign investment destination.

• The Kuyasa library in Khayelitsha was established as a centre for learning and community involvement.

• Opened the outpatient alcohol and drug treatment site in Khayelitsha • Launched the ‘Give Responsibly’ campaign to support organisations that help street people.

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SUSTAINABLE URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES

• Installed 4 734 toilets in informal settlements.

• Spent R1,712 billion on infrastructure repairs and maintenance.

The effective management of the City’s infrastructure and resources is key to sustainable urban development. With projects in place to manage assets, electricity services, water demand and waste management, the City is able to achieve better living conditions for all. A clear sign of this is the quality of water the City continues to deliver, scoring an overall municipal Blue Drop score of 97,61%. The City took home 11 of the 40 Green Drop certificates awarded nationally.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

• Reduced energy consumption in the Cape metropolitan area by 10,3%.

The City is leading by example by promoting and embracing energy efficiency in its own operations; the Western Cape was one of the first provinces to adopt a sustainable energy strategy. Reducing energy consumption has been prioritised in a world where energy and climate change are almost always in the spotlight.

• Rolled out a janitorial services programme for informal settlements and committed R190 million to electrification of informal settlements.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEMS

• Launched Phase 1A of a bus rapid transport network, MyCiTi. • Completed the City’s Transport Management Centre.

Transport systems are an essential element of smooth-running cities. The introduction of a strategic investment plan in the City of Cape Town focuses on the need to direct capital in ways that enhance and improve the current infrastructure model. It is also imperative to build transport infrastructure that ensures ease of access, efficient and cost-effective use, with the aim of developing a public transport system that is comparable with any other in the world.

THE CITY ALSO RECEIVED A NUMBER OF ACCOLADES:

• The Spatial Development Framework won the best municipal project award from the South African Planning Institute.

• Eight of the city’s beaches and two marinas were awarded blue flag status by the Blue Flag Programme.

• The Electricity department won gold and silver awards for outstanding service delivery at the annual Pragma Awards.

• The Council Rental Units (CRUs) refurbishment programme won an award from the South African Institute of Civil Engineering (SAICE).

• City Parks won gold at the Sunday Tribune Garden and Leisure Show.

• Louise Muller, a Director in the Finance Department, was elected president of the Institute of Municipal Finance Officers.

The Five Pillars Building on these successes, the City has developed a sustainable strategy for the future,

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Above, from left: Level 1 and 2 housing accreditation has contributed to the City’s ability to deliver housing to the poorer communities; The focus on infrastructure-led development has helped to lay foundations for economic growth and job opportunities.

Road upgrades have significantly decreased traffic congestion; The City provides a wealth of facilities for learning and leisure through its Community Service delivery; The MyCiTi bus system provides affordable, effective commuter services; The City employs over 25 000 staff members deployed across a 2 455 km2 area.

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houses in the Kewtown Infill Housing project and committed to the near-future transfer of 2 500 title deeds.

• 250 houses were retrofitted in Mamre to make up for the design flaws of the past.

• This city also launched the Manenberg Human Settlements Contact Centre.

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the ‘five pillars’ approach. The five interrelated pillars are to provide: the Opportunity City; the Safe City; the Caring City; the Inclusive City, and the Well-Run City as follows: • The opportunity City will be one in which conditions attract investment and, thus, job opportunities.

• The safe City, through community and stakeholder involvement, will mean freedom from fear of crime, and safer streets for all.

• The caring City is one where all citizens, particularly those most in need, have access to basic services.

• The inclusive City is one where every resident has a say and a stake in the future, and where community involvement in decision making is important.

• The well-run City means a transparent and corruption-free local government, which is receptive to the needs of its citizens.

This five pillar strategy informs the City’s primary planning tool, the five-year Integrated Development Plan (IDP). The IDP is, in turn, shaped by policies relating to spacial development, transport, housing, social development, economic growth, environmental stewardship, and more. The 221-member Council is revising the IDP for its term of office.

Mayor Patricia de Lille’s vision for the City of Cape Town is to achieve the objectives broadly set out in the five pillars she used as her election campaign platform to become mayor: building an Opportunity City, a Safe City, an Inclusive City, a Caring City and an Efficient City.

About Cape Town Activa Cape Town Activa’s Vision: Cape Town Activa aims to create and foster an environment in which all entrepreneurs and job seekers can maximise their potential.

Cape Town ACTIIVA Networking Opportunities Cape Town Activa’s mandate is to: • Connect you to vital resources; • Remove barriers; • Unlock opportunities.

As an entrepreneur or job seeker, your first port of call should be at: • The web portal; • One of our contact points within the greater Cape Town area; • Activa’s approved network of support organisations; • Activa call centre.

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How Cities Move In October 2012 the City joined online discussion on “How Cities Move”.

Rapid urbanization and the transport complications that arise as a result are a worldwide phenomena. Cities around the world are forced to tackle difficult logistical problems in order to provide the best and most sustainable public transport solutions for as many of its residents as possible, and Cape Town is no different.

As part of its effort to find solutions to these problems, the City launched its own Transport Authority ‘Transport for Cape Town (TCT)’.

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Under TCT the City aims to bring experts and industry role-players together in achieving its vision of a safe, reliable and efficient public transport system for anyone that lives in, or visits, Cape Town.

A critical part of a successful inter-modal transport system is engagement with all the different role-players in transport. We want to include as many people in our discussions about future transport plans as we can, and therefore look forward to partnering with the team at Future Cape Town as they host the discussion. Our objective in all discussions and plans about public transport is how we can best provide the commuter with a quality transport experience.

Excellence in Public Participation The International Association for Public Participation’s (IAP2) 2012 Project of the Year Award had been granted to the City of Cape Town’s Waste Review Stakeholder Engagement process. The accolade was granted in the first ever Southern African Core Values Awards for Excellence in Public Participation.

As set out by the Municipal Systems Act, Section 78(3), public participation was a requirement for this project. In execution of this mandate the team undertook a comprehensive, in-depth stakeholder analysis, and developed a highly creative and collaborative outreach to a range of stakeholder clusters.

Input from community groups and wasterelated sectors of the city made a significant contribution towards the final Section 78(3) document, which was adopted by the City of Cape Town Council as a blue-print for the restructuring of future Waste Management functions.

Many of the recommendations taken under consideration came from groups whose opinions are rarely sought in largescale, change-orientated processes such as these, but who are directly affected by the restructuring.

IAP2 is the only professional organisation focusing on public participation at an international level. According to the organisation, the first Southern African Core Values Awards aim to galvanize regional practitioners and decision-makers to raise the standard of practice in the region, and thereby the public’s willingness to participate in shaping policies that have a bearing on them.

Broadband Infrastructure As part of our commitment to build an Opportunity City, an initial R213 million has been set aside towards the R1,3 billion required for the proposed roll out of broadband infrastructure throughout the Metro.

This project, jointly funded by the City of Cape Town and the Provincial Government of the Western Cape, will not only deliver major benefits to the City and Province, but also have economic benefits to the community at large. The initial focus of the City has been both to reduce telecommunication costs and improve high-speed data communications to municipal facilities. When fully implemented, the project will effectively improve the City’s

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Above: ACTIVA CPUT Bellville campus; MyCiti Bus; Broadband infrastructure.

The advanced architecture of the broadband deployment guarantees that the City will have a valuable asset for many years to come.

It also ensures that sufficient bandwidth will be available to support the growing operational needs of the Municipality, the provincial government and the external telecommunications operators.

The City and the Provincial Government have concluded a co-operation agreement whereby the City’s Telecoms branch provides broadband connectivity to key WCG buildings, in collaboration with the State Information Technology Agency (SITA).

The City’s long-term broadband infrastructure plan has been designed to build on this collaboration and can accommodate broadband connectivity to the Western Cape Education Department’s schools within the metro area, should this be requested by the WCG. During the 2012/2013 financial year the project will extend the City’s broadband infrastructure and corporate network to Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain, Ndabeni and the City’s southern suburbs.

Within the proximity of Ndabeni, there are more than 30 City and WCG buildings, while the City’s Plumstead administration building alone houses the third-largest concentration of City employees.

With these extensions, high-speed Internet connectivity will then be available to a total of 130 City buildings (including 25 clinics) and 45 Western Cape Government buildings.

A second area of collaboration is the WCG Department of Economic Development and Tourism’s Provincial Telecommunications Strategy. Since Cape Town represents some 80% of the Western Cape’s GDP, the City has an important advisory role to play.

The Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain areas are a high priority for the City because the existing telecommunications infrastructure in these areas is unreliable and cannot meet the requirements of the City or the WCG in a cost effective way.

The availability of high-speed telecommunications services in these areas, where it was not previously available, and at much reduced rates, will also directly and meaningfully stimulate economic growth by supporting entrepreneurial activity.

To this end, the City is currently undertaking a feasibility study in partnership with the United States Development and Trade Agency (USDTA), which will examine the various options and benefits of making wireless Internet available in these areas.

By supporting the growth of quality telecommunications services to residents and entrepreneurs, the City is helping to create a “digitally inclusive” society in which economic growth is possible, making Cape Town a true Opportunity City.

Above: Cape Town hosts the official World Design Capital 2014 signing ceremony; World Design Capital Projects.

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ability to provide fast and efficient services to the residents of Cape Town.

This investment in broadband infrastructure will build-up extra data capacity in the city which will, in turn, boost our competitive advantage and help drive economic growth, development and inclusion – especially in previously marginalised areas.

Evidence of our commitment to the success of this project is that the broadband infrastructure programme is the single biggest capital expenditure item in the Corporate Services budget for the entire 2012/2013 financial year.

R61 million has been allocated to the project for the current financial year and an additional R152 million for the two following years.

The project is expected to take between seven and ten years to complete, depending on the level and timing of funding that it receives.

Beyond the key internal government objectives, spare capacity within the network will be made available to the private sector, enabling businesses to utilise high-speed Internet connectivity which is so essential in today’s environment. Cost effective and high speed access to telecommunication services, computer services, internet-working and cloud computing have become pivotal cornerstones of economic development.

Due to our proactivity, the City of Cape Town secured the DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplex) equipment used during the FIFA World Cup from the Department of Communication. This equipment is worth over R100 million; following just R900 000 of commissioning costs, the City’s corporate network is consequently one of the fastest municipal networks in Africa.

Not only does connectivity give life to entrepreneurship but it also enables and fast tracks business growth. Affordable bandwidth is frequently cited as one of the main factors supporting investment and economic growth in developing countries. According to a study conducted by the World Bank, 1.4% growth is recorded for every 10% increase in broadband penetration.

The City is making the spare capacity on the City’s Broadband Infrastructure available by installing optic fibre cross connections to the data centres of Internet Service Providers and Telecommunications companies.

This will stimulate competition in the telecommunications market, and thereby help reduce costs to end users.

More importantly, it will also allow these companies to offer services that were previously unavailable in less advantaged, outlying and commercially unattractive areas.

By enabling quality Internet access to residents and entrepreneurs in these areas, the City is helping create an open, opportunity society in which economic reconciliation is possible, making the city of Cape Town a truly Inclusive City.

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The City of Cape Town’s Successful Bid to be World Design Capital 2014 Cape Town was designated World Design Capital for 2014 at the International Design Alliance (IDA) Congress in Taipei, ahead of fellow shortlisted cities, Dublin and Bilbao.

The World Design Capital title is awarded biannually by the International Council for Societies of Industrial Design (ICSID) to give global prominence to cities that use design for their social, economic and cultural development. Founded in 1957 and active in 50 countries, ICSID has awarded the World Design Capital designation three times – to Torino, Italy (2008); Seoul, South Korea (2010) and Helsinki, Finland (2012).

The City of Cape Town is in the process of setting up the necessary structures and positions to ensure the year-long World Design Capital 2014 programme lives up to our bid promise. Already, a vital network of partners from local and provincial government, the creative industries, academia and the media, as well as local design leaders and citizens from all walks of life have pledged their support.

Cape Town’s World Design Capital 2014 bid concept “Live Design. Transform Life” focused strongly on socially responsive design. Our bid recognised and mobilised Cape Town’s considerable design resources towards addressing the legacies of our city’s apartheid past. It is aimed at dealing with the vast imbalances that exist in our society and was organised into three broad themes: rebuild Cape Town through community cohesion; reconnect Cape Town through infrastructural enhancement; and reposition Cape Town for the knowledge economy.

The global landscape has changed irrevocably in recent years. Devastating economic and natural disasters have had a sobering effect on all aspects of life, including design. There is a growing need for practical design thinking, participatory methods and people-centred solutions to real problems. In this context, Cape Town has much to inspire the world. Ours is a proudly African bid, with the ultimate goal of achieving a sustainable, inclusive and more liveable African city, rooted in the strengths of our people and communities: “Live Design. Transform Life.”

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CAPE TOWN’S DESIGN LEGACY

The year 2014 represents a significant milestone for Cape Town and South Africa, marking 20 years since we embraced freedom in 1994. For this reason, 2014 will be a momentous year, as we take stock of the challenges and gains of our transformation, and celebrate the achievements of the past two decades, both as a city and as a country.

Since the advent of democracy in 1994, Cape Town has undergone a process of reconstructing and reconnecting a city that had been physically, socially, economically, culturally and emotionally divided for many decades. As part of this city-led process

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of reunification and transformation, a large number of public and private programmes and projects have, since 1994, been geared towards delivering the type of innovative thinking, entrepreneurial spirit and successful implementation that will ultimately transcend boundaries to reconnect Cape Town in structure and spirit, for the benefit of all citizens.

In 2010, we proved that we as a city (and a country) are able to compete on a world stage, hosting one of the most successful World Cups in recent years and the first on African soil. The World Cup has provided Cape Town with the backbone of significant infrastructural enhancements and a renewed sense of civic pride. Our aim was to build on this legacy through our World Design Capital 2014 bid, to celebrate our successes and showcase them on a world stage.

CAPE TOWN’S DESIGN VISION

Cape Town will use the World Design Capital 2014 opportunity to further transform our city into one of the most inclusive, liveable, sustainable, and productive cities on the African continent.

By harnessing the problem-solving powers of design and designers, and the creativity and resourcefulness of communities across our city, we will find innovative solutions to our most pressing challenges.

We will identify, nurture and promote projects that offer tangible evidence of how design can improve lives, bridge historic divides, reconnect our city in structure and in spirit, rebuild social and economic inclusion, and reposition Cape Town for a truly sustainable future within our uniquely South African and African context.

Through World Design Capital 2014 we will strengthen partnerships throughout the city – government, business, NGOs, academia, designers and communities.

Working together, we will ensure that design is understood as a key driver of sustainable social and economic development; that design is embedded in city development processes; that design skills and excellence are developed in Cape Town, South Africa and the continent; and that citizens are empowered to embrace design as a tool for transformation.

As the first developing nation city to be awarded World Design Capital 2014, we will use the designation as a catalyst for collaboration, knowledge sharing and networking across the African continent, and with other developing nation cities.

Our World Design Capital 2014 events will be leveraged to celebrate and showcase the tangible successes and transformative vision that earned our city the designation, and to share our challenges and lessons widely.

Globally, Cape Town will gain a reputation as a leading producer of creative design solutions to the complex challenges of our time – an African city of design-led innovation and inspiration.

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Above: World Design Capital projects.

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“A town to work, learn, play and prosper”

A strong and caring municipality that strives to improve the quality of life of all our citizens in a sustainable manner.

Mission

To provide a better service, improve lives of the people, eradicate extreme poverty and create a conducive environment for sustainable economic and social development.

Background

Aldm Gordon April, Executive Mayor

The picturesque South African town of Oudtshoorn is world-renowned for its ostrich industry, the world-class tourist attraction of the Cango Caves and, more recently, for the Klein Karoo Arts Festival – an annual culturalactivity magnet drawing tens of thousands of visitors every year. The Provincial Government, through its growth potential of towns study, identified Oudtshoorn as one of the lead towns in the province with a very high growth potential and as a regional centre in the province.

Location

The Municipality of Oudtshoorn, consisting of the town of Oudtshoorn and the two smaller nearby settlements of Dysseldorp and De Rust, is located in the centre of the Klein Karoo in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Oudtshoorn is situated about 60km from George, 82km from Mossel Bay, 460km from Cape Town and 384km from Port Elizabeth.

High quality roads link Oudtshoorn with George in the south, Beaufort-West in the north and the rest of the Klein Karoo to the east-west.

Cllr Vlancio Donson, Deputy Mayor

Population & Employment

The total population in the area numbered 85 000 in 2001, expanding to 98 000 in 2011. Its economy is one of the largest in the district with a gross regional product of R2.5 billion and an annual growth rate of about 2%. It is estimated that 58% of the labour force is in formal employment, while the other 42% can be broken down into 24% engaged in informalsector activities and 18% unemployed.

Greater Oudtshoorn Vision 2030

Cllr John Stoffels, Speaker

Against this unique background, the town stands at a threshold of economic growth and challenges in equal measure. In order to deal with these challenges, a visionary investment plan was developed to pave the way towards achieving meaningful economic impact. To strengthen this intervention, the Municipality facilitates the development of a long-term strategic vision to guide decision-making with a focus on economic growth and regeneration of previously disadvantaged areas.

Public Participation for Vision 2030 In developing the investment plan, the Municipality embarked on an extensive wardbased community participation process and stakeholder engagement. Momentum has been garnered amongst community members and organisations to work together to realise Greater Oudtshoorn’s full potential. Through this consultation process, the following seven strategic economic sectors were identified: Aldm Jurie Harmse, Chairperson: Strategic Services Portfolio

KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY

Service Training Centre, the Further Education and Training College and the SA National Defence Force Infantry School. There is potential to establish other training centres, including an international sports academy, educator training institute, arts academy, national disaster management training centre and an academic hospital.

TOURISM ECONOMY

One of the main sectors of the economy, creating 34% of employment opportunities.

Main attractions are the Cango Caves, Cango Wildlife Ranch and the ostrich show farms, where upgrading possibilities exist.

In addition, improvements to the Swartberg Pass, renovating the Cango Mountain Resort into a five-star entertainment water sports centre and initiatives such as a Khoi-San village at the Cango Caves, cable-skiing at the Raubenheimer Dam and a new luxury wildlife park, will attract more visitors.

INFRASTRUCTURE ECONOMY

The Neighbourhood Development Partnership Grant focuses on the regeneration of 13 nodes, specifically in the previously disadvantaged areas, focusing on the provision of housing, beautification, construction of road and storm-water infrastructure, electrification and upgrading of public transport.

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY

Currently, ostrich farming is the dominant activity but has high operational risk.

Investment is needed in other agricultural practices such as hydroponics and tunnel farming of flowers and vegetables, biofuel and the aloe industry, as this will lessen dependence on one sector. The town has adopted an incentive scheme, giving rebates to new companies relocating to this region.

REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL ECONOMY

Oudtshoorn’s location is central to the Karoo and Garden Route providing opportunities for a regional (and national) distribution hub.

The conversion of the local airport to a cargo airport would aid in the exporting of locally manufactured produce. The establishment of an ‘economic zone’ would present opportunities for small-scale manufacturing and wholesale businesses. Another initiative is to classify the town as an agri-processing hub.

ARTS & CULTURE ECONOMY

Current festivals such as the Klein Karoo Arts Festival and national sports festival should be strengthened and new events given focus.

A project to revamp the main tourist route through town will provide opportunities for craft markets and local artists to sell their products.

STRONG GOVERNANCE & SOCIAL ECONOMY

A strong social and good governance programme will address current social problems. The establishment of early childhood centres and quality schools is a priority.

Oudtshoorn has been identified as one of the safest towns in the country and with its state-of-the-art health care facilities, it offers tremendous potential as a place of choice to potential future residents.

The aim is to invest and expand the SA Police

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Richtersveld Rustenburg S Sakhisizwe Saldanha Bay Sedibeng Sekhukhune 119, 124 Senqu Setsoto Sisonke Siyancuma Siyanda Siyathemba Sol Plaatje Stellenbosch Steve Tshwete Sunday’s River Valley Swartland Swellendam T Thaba Chweu Thabazimbi Thabo Mofutsanyana The Big 5 False Bay Theewaterskloof Thembelihle Thembisile Hani Thulamela Tlokwe Tokologo Tsantsabane Tsolwana Tswaing Tswelopele U Ubuhlebezwe Ubuntu Ugu Ulundi Umdoni Umgungundlovu Umhlabuyalingana Umjindi Umkhanyakude Umlalazi Umngeni Umshwathi Umsobomvu Umtshezi Umuziwabantu Umvoti Umzimkhulu Umzimvubu Umzinyathi Umzumbe Uphongolo Uthukela Uthungulu V Ventersdorp Vhembe Victor Khanye Vulamehlo W Waterberg West Coast West Rand Westonaria Witzenberg X Xhariep Z Zululand

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A Abaqulusi Aganang Alfred Nzo Amahlathi Amajuba Amathole B Ba-Phalaborwa Baviaans Beaufort West Bela-Bela Bergrivier Bitou Blouberg Blue Crane Route Bojanala Platinum Breede Valley Buffalo City Bushbuckridge C Cacadu Camdeboo Cape Agulhas Cape Winelands Capricorn Cederberg Central Karoo Chief Albert Luthuli Chris Hani City of Cape Town City of Johannesburg City of Matlosana City of Tshwane City of Umhlathuze d Dannhauser Dihlabeng Dikgatlong Dipaleseng Ditsobotla Dr JS Moroka Dr Kenneth Kaunda Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati Drakenstein E Eden Edumbe Ehlanzeni Ekurhuleni Elias Motsoaledi Elundini Emadlangeni Emakhazeni Emalahleni Emalahleni Emfuleni Emnambithi-Ladysmith Emthanjeni Endumeni Engcobo Ephraim Mogale eThekwini Ezinqoleni F Fetakgomo Fezile Dabi Frances Baard G Gamagara Gariep Ga-Segonyana George Gert Sibande Govan Mbeki

The local government HAndbook south africa 2013 The Local Government Handbook: South Africa provides a complete, yet concise overview of all municipalities in South Africa. With 278 municipalities and numerous demarcation, name and other changes over the years, it can be bewildering to anyone not closely associated with local government to form a clear picture of how the local government layer of South Africa fits together.

The Handbook aims to provide a clearer understanding of each municipality and its place in South Africa, as well as providing a useful directory of important office bearers and contact details in each municipality.

For a complete online resource, please visit:

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