Capricorn District Municipality

We have also moved a step in the right direction by obtaining a qualified audit report from the Auditor General in the previous financial year, which is proof of our hard work to ensure compliance and proper management of public funds. Our finger on the pulse to work smarter to shape the long-term vision for the district as conceived in our 2030 Growth and Development Strategy, which aspires to make the Capricorn District a model of world-class municipal administration in Limpopo and beyond our borders. The main legislation governing the review and preparation of the IDP at the municipal level is the Municipal Systems Act 32 of.

We are ready to implement this IDP, and to fulfill our stated commitment to improve the lives of the people. What is needed now is the support and enthusiasm of the people of Capricorn to own this IDP and turn its goals into reality. It is submitted and prepared in compliance with the municipality's legal obligation in terms of Section 32 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000.

INTRODUCTION

The concept of integrated development planning was introduced in the Local Government Transition Act, 1996, through the requirement that municipalities develop integrated development plans (IDPs). The content and purpose of the IDP was then further described in the Local Government White Paper and formally introduced through the Municipal Systems Act (MSA) 32 of 2000. The MSA requires municipalities to develop the 5-year IDP with a view to responding to identified developmental challenges.

The Act also requires municipalities to review the IDP annually to track and reflect progress made in responding to originally identified development challenges.

LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY FRAMEWORK

Legislations

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (Act 108 of 1996)
Development Facilitation Act (Act 65 of 1995)
Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Bill (SPLUMB)
White Paper on Transforming Public Service Delivery (Batho Pele White Paper of 1997) Batho Pele White Paper of 1997 flows from the White Paper on Transformation on Public Service
White Paper on Local Government (1998)
Local Government: Municipal Systems Act (Act 32 of 2000)
Municipal Systems Amendment Act, 2011(Act 7 of 2011)
Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act (Act 56 of 2003)
Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act (Act 41 of 2003)
Inter-Governmental Relations Framework Act (Act 13 of 2005)
National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998)
National Environmental Management Act: Air Quality Act (Act 39 of 2004)
National Environmental Management Act: Waste Management Act (Act 59 of 2008)
Disaster Management Act No. 57 of 2002

Policy Frameworks

Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD), 2001
National Outcome 9: Responsive, Accountable, Effective and Efficient Local Government
National 2014 Vision
The New Growth Path Framework
Limpopo Employment, Growth and Development Plan (LEGDP)
Local Agenda 21 (LA 21)
National Spatial Development Perspective (NSDP)
Provincial Integrated Development Planning Framework
Integrated Development Planning
Spatial Development Framework
Capricorn 2030 Growth and Development Strategy

The Act requires the municipality to undertake development-oriented planning to ensure that it strives to achieve the objectives of local government as set out in Articles 152 and 153 of the Constitution. Improving the budget preparation process by deepening the involvement of the political leadership and community. Facilitate the involvement of the traditional community in the development or amendment of the integrated development plan of a municipality in whose area that community resides;.

This provides for the obligation of all spheres to participate in the planning processes of the municipality and in turn allow their own planning processes to be influenced by the municipal IDPs. In order to give effect to the strategic objectives as spelled out in the election mandate of the ruling party, the Provincial Government of Limpopo has contextualized ten priority areas as contained in the MTSR in the following key strategic priorities that will guide service delivery over the next five years. To comply with the Act, CDM has started the process of formulating Spatial Development Framework for its jurisdictional area as part of the IDP.

Figure 1: High Impact Growth Catalytic Projects / Initiatives

NATIONAL, PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT PLANNING ALIGNMENT

The district is currently formulating the 2030 growth and development strategy, which is still at the diagnosis stage.

District &

Metropolita n Space

53 Impact Zones of

Basis for IDP Review Process

The Municipal Systems Act (No 32 of 2000), Section 34 requires the review and amendment of the IDP. The preparation and review of the IDP is an ongoing process that provides a framework for development planning activities in the district. Compliance with the provincial, national and international targets in terms of service provision in achieving the Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSR), Limpopo, Employment Growth and Development Plan (LEGDP) objectives and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs);

Responding to key issues raised in the 2013 State of the Nation Address (SONA) and State of the Province Address (SOPA);. Fulfilling the objectives in terms of the KPA of the five-year strategic agenda of the local government along with the revitalized municipal turnaround strategy and result 9. Harmonization of the activities of internally displaced persons, the budget and PMS in the district with the activities of local municipalities.

IDP Review Activities/Process

The IDP/Budget Review Framework 2012/2013, approved by the Council on August 24, 2012, outlines the processes followed by the county council and its local councils to ensure that local development governance is a reality for the communities it serves. Approval of IDP & Budget Process Plan 31 August 2012 Mayor/Council Submission and approval of annual performance report, policy. March 25, 2013 Municipal administrator Submission of draft budget, IDP and budget-related policy to the Council. March 27, 2013 Mayor/Council.

IDP Assessment Report and MEC’s Comments

Basic Service Delivery and infrastructure Planning Water and

They have stated their energy/electricity strategic goals and strategies as well as budgeted projects. They have all reflected on their roads and stormwater strategies and targets, funded projects and operations and maintenance. The municipalities are also expected to develop road master plans to address issues of tarring as well as operation and maintenance of roads in the next IDP review.

Management All municipalities have indicated their waste management challenges and backlog, strategic goals and strategies, budgeted waste management projects as well as the existence of integrated waste management plans in their IDP documents with the exception of Polokwane Municipality. All municipalities should maintain the status quo by stating waste management challenges and backlogs, strategic goals and strategies, budgeted waste management projects as well as the existence of integrated waste management plans in the next IDP review. LEDET shall provide focused support to Polokwane in finalizing the Municipal Integrated Waste Management Program in the next IDP review.

Local Economic Development

However, there is no indication of energy master plans in the IDPs of all local municipalities except Polokwane municipality. They will also pay attention to their supply of free basic electricity (FBE) to households. Targeted and dedicated support to the Municipality of Molemole for this KPA during the IDP review process.

All municipalities highlighted their road networks, current roads and stormwater drainage backlogs, except for Aganang Municipality. All municipalities will, in consultation with the Department of Transport, highlight the classification of their road networks and backlogs in terms of re-gravel and tar.

Financial Viability

Good Governance and Public Participation All municipalities in the district

Municipal Transformation and Organisational Development All municipalities have partially

Basic Service Delivery and

Local Economic

Good Governance

Financial Viability

Municipal Transformation &

LOCALITY OF THE DISTRICT

Population Distribution by District Municipality Table 8: Population Distribution by District Municipality
Population Distribution by Local Municipalities
Population Distribution by Race
Level of Education
Spatial description of local municipalities
Spatial Density
Land Development and Land Use Management
Capricorn Spatial Development Framework (SDF)

The district is located at the heart of economic development in the Limpopo province and includes the capital of the province, the City of Polokwane. As can be observed from the figure below, the population of the district is largely concentrated in the Polokwane Local Municipality and some isolated areas that stretch north. A majority of the residents of the CDM are Black Africans who make up approximately 96% of the population.

In terms of tourism, the municipality is home to one of the six kings in the province, i.e. Polokwane municipality covers an area of 379,300 ha and accounts for 17% of the total area of the district. Most of the private land in the municipality is used for agricultural purposes which have a positive economic impact in the municipality.

Figure 4: CDM Geographical Space Dispersion

Town Hierarchy

Tenure Status
Environmental Analysis

Alignment between the IDP, the SDF and the Budget will result in the improvement of the quality of life of the people in the Bricjap District Municipality through the reduction of poverty through private investments that will create jobs; sustainable growth where the benefits are distributed equally over the long term and a healthy and safe environment. The table below shows the growth points in the district municipality and the investments in those areas. Growth points have been identified to guide decision-making on where to focus development and investment in the implementation of the SDF for the 2012/2013 financial year.

Most projects are located at population concentration points (scattered villages) and are not included in the table above. In some areas, projects cover a larger scope and growth points are included in the project. The land reform aims to redistribute land so that by 2014, 30% of the country's arable land will be in the hands of black farmers.

Table 15: Proposed Infrastructure Investments (2013/14) in the identified Growth Points:

Land Coverage

KPA 2: BASIC SERVICES DELIVERY

Comparative Analysis of Selected Indicators by District Municipality
Comparative Analysis of Selected Indicators by Local Municipality
Provision of Sanitation
Provision of Energy
Provision of Roads
Transport
Refuse Removal
Access to Housing
Free Basic Services
Social Services Analysis Education Services

Chemical Spills and Hazardous Accidents - There are numerous areas in the district that are subject to chemical spills and hazardous accidents. Capricorn District also accounts for the largest number of unemployed which were out of a total of 565,029 unemployed people in the province. Water Service Authority means any municipality or rural council as defined in the Local Government Transition Act, 1993, responsible for providing access to water services.

Most of the runoff in the district comes from the higher rainfall parts of Olifants WMA (Water Management Areas). Currently, the water used in the capital must come from across hydrological boundaries. Much of the population in the district is heavily dependent on groundwater resources, which is unsustainable in some areas. It has been found that nearly 70% of the district's water resources are used for water-inefficient agricultural applications (particularly potato cultivation and timber plantations).

The main types of sanitation systems used in the district are flush toilets (flush toilets), septic tanks, ventilated improved pit latrines (VIPs), French drains and common pit latrines without basic services. Motivation of subsidized coverage of public transport in MZHP with the objective of reducing the cost of travel. The provision of new housing is still a challenge not only in the district but in the entire Limpopo province.

The situation in most primary and secondary schools in the district is in a bad state. The table below shows the number of primary and secondary schools in the district by municipality. According to the CDM LED strategy, access to health services is mainly poor.

The table below shows the number of clinics in the district by local municipality.