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SEDIBENG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

IDP BREAKFAST

By

Executive Mayor

Cllr Mahole Simon Mofokeng

30 April 2015, QUEST CONFERENCE CENTER,

Vanderbijlpark, 1911

CONTENTS

• IDP Purpose • Regional Analysis • Flagship Projects • Metropolitan Process

• Conclusion

IDP PURPOSE

INTRODUCTION LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANDATE

• 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 organizations in the matters of local government.

INTRODUCTION IDP REVIEW

• The current review of the IDP 2015/16 is in line with the Sedibeng 2nd Growth and Development Strategy two (SGDS 2), 5 year IDP 2012/17 as well as guidelines from the National and Provincial government .

• The review undertaken by the Sedibeng District Municipality will focus only on the aspects of the IDP that relates to the financial year 2015/16.

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION IDP DEVELOPMENT AND KEY PRIORITIES

• The IDP development process was undertaken within the legislation and framework of National, Provincial and District policies.

• All IDP 2015/16 related information contained in the IDP is informed by the following priorities:

INTRODUCTION National Development Plan (Vision 2030)

• The National Development Plan is the plan introduced by the National Government Planning Commission (Vision 2030) and it was released in June 2011.

• The National Planning Commission (NPC) outlines the projects that the nation should focus.

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION Sedibeng Growth and Development Strategy

• SDM has worked with key stakeholders to develop the Sedibeng Growth and Development Strategy (SGDS2).

• The Second Generation Growth and Development Strategy is an update of the 1st SGDS as a response to numerous challenges facing the Sedibeng Region.

• The update of the review takes stock of what has been achieved over the past five years under the banner of GDS 1.

INTRODUCTION Sedibeng Growth and Development Strategy.. • The 2nd GDS also considers challenges that were faced

with respect to implementing GDS 1, as well as the additional difficulties presented by an unforeseen changing external environment.

• Catalytic projects were identified in GDS2 to be implemented through annual reviewal of the 2012 – 2017 IDP. The diagram below depicts seven pillars of the GDS 2.

INTRODUCTION

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

Sedibeng District

Municipality

VAAL RIVER CITY

OVERVIEW: SEDIBENG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

TOTAL POPULATION

TOTAL Population - Sedibeng, Gauteng AND National Total, 2003-

2013 (Numbers Percentage)

With 942 000 people, the Sedibeng District Municipality housed

1.8% of South Africa's total population in 2013. Between 2003

and 2013 the population growth averaged 1.62% per annum

which is slightly higher than the growth rate of South Africa as a

whole (1.30%).

Compared to Gauteng's average annual growth rate (2.64%),

the growth rate in Sedibeng's population at 1.62% was close to

half that that of the province.

Population– Sedibeng and the Rest of Gauteng, 2013 (Percentage)

Population - local municipalities of Sedibeng District Municipality, 2003, 2008

and 2013 (Numbers Percentage)

Number of Households - Sedibeng, Gauteng AND National total,

2003-2013 (Number Percentage)

Population projections - Sedibeng, Gauteng and National Total,

2013-2018 (Numbers Percentage)

When looking at the population projection of Sedibeng District

Municipality shows an estimated average annual growth rate of

1.5% between 2013 and 2018. The average annual growth rate

in the population over the forecasted period for Gauteng

Province and South Africa is 2.1% and 1.2%respectively.

Number of Households by Population Group - Sedibeng District

Municipality, 2013 (Percentage)

SEDIBENG ECONOMY

Overview of the Economy:

Gauteng is the smallest of South Africa’s nine provinces,

covering only 1.5% of the country’s land area, it contributes

more than 35% to the country’s GDP in 2015 and some 10% to

Africa’s GDP. This confirms that Gauteng is the economic

engine of South Africa and the centre of its commercial,

financial and industrial sectors. The province also accounts for

some 3.6 million jobs, which translates into 29.5% of total

employment in the country.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) - Sedibeng, Gauteng and National

total, 2003- 2013 (R Billions, Current Prices)

With a GDP of R42.7 billion in 2013 (up from R16.2 billion in

2003), the Sedibeng District Municipality contributed 3.53% to

the Gauteng Province GDP of R 1.21 trillion in 2013 increasing

in the share of the Gauteng from 3.69% in 2003.

The Sedibeng District Municipality contributes 1.26% to the

GDP of South Africa which had a total GDP of R 3.39 trillion in

2013 (as measured in nominal or current prices).

SDM's contribution to the national economy stayed similar in

importance from 2003 when it contributed 1.27% to South

Africa, but it is lower than the peak of 1.34% in 2007.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) - Sedibeng District Municipality and

the rest of Gauteng, 2013 (Percentage)

The Sedibeng District Municipality had a total GDP of R42.7

billion and in terms of total contribution towards the Gauteng

Province.

SDM ranked lowest relative to all the regional economies to

total Gauteng GDP. This ranking in terms of size compared to

other regions of Sedibeng remained the same since 2003.

In terms of its share, it was in 2013 (3.5%) slightly smaller

compared to what it was in 2003 (3.7%).

For the period 2003 to 2013, the average annual growth rate of

3.5% of Sedibeng was the fourth relative to its peers in terms of

growth in constant 2005prices.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) - Local Municipalities of Sedibeng

District Municipality, 2003 to 2013, share and growth

Midvaal had the highest average annual economic growth,

averaging 5.40% between 2003 and 2013, when compared to

the rest of the regions within the Sedibeng District municipality.

The Lesedi local municipality had the second highest average

annual growth rate of 4.29%.

Emfuleni local municipality had the lowest average annual

growth rate of 3.12% between 2003 and 2013.

GDP contribution - Local Municipalities OF Sedibeng District

Municipality, 2013(current prices, percentage)

The greatest contributor to the Sedibeng District Municipality

economy is the Emfuleni local municipality with a share of

76.61% or R 32.7 billion, increasing from R 13.1 billion in 2003.

The economy with the lowest contribution is the Lesedi local

municipality with R 3.47 billion growing from R 1.13 billion in

2003.

ECONOMIC GROWTH FORECAST

It is expected that Sedibeng District Municipality will grow at an

average annual rate of 9.49% from 2013 to 2018. The average annual

growth rate of Gauteng Province and South Africa is expected to

grow at 9.49% and 9.41% respectively.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) - Sedibeng, Gauteng and National

total, 2003-2018 (average annual growth rate, constant 2005

prices)

GROSS VALUE ADDED BY REGION (GVA-R)

Gross Value added (GVA) by broad economic sector - Sedibeng

District Municipality, 2013 (Rand billions, current prices)

IDP FLAGSHIP PROJECTS

2015/16 IDP FLAGSHIP PROJECTS

REINVENT THE ECONOMY

• Update Regional Industrial and Economic Plan to develop sector strategies within the region.

• GDS 2 evaluation and input into GDS-03 processes

• Steel Forum to be revived to re-focus on Re-industrialisation and Modernisation activities in line with GPG TMR programme

• Promote Agro-processing to develop Agricultural development potential of the region.


• Vaal River City concept development and implementation

• Revitalisation of township economies with Residensia and Zone 10 Industrial parks

• EPWP and CWP roll out to revitalise infrastructure and promote job creation.


• Tourism

- Tourism development master plan

- “Passport project” roll out to promote domestic tourism and heritage sites

- Expand pilot sites of Visitor Info Service

- Lobby for and Coordinate big social/ edutainment events to the Vaal

REINTEGRATING THE REGION

• Road & Transport Links

– Development of a new 5-year Integrated Transport Plan.

– Support ELM in the Feasibility Study for the Vaal Logistic Hub.

– Coordinate the Feasibility Study for the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) System with all Locals.

– Continue Engagement with GDRT for the Devolution of the Public Transport Bus Contracts.


• Road & Transport Links

– Participate in the SALGA Gauteng Feasibility Study for the single Regional Public Transport Authority for Gauteng Municipalities.

– Conclusion of the Taxido Agreement with Transnet for the Joint Leasing of the Retail Portion of the Taxi Rank Facility.

– Support the GDRT in the Development of the Provincial Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) Strategy


• Inter-Governmental Relations to be promoted via:

– Various Fora: Joint Political Management Teams

– Joint Mayoral Committee

– Joint Municipal Managers Forum

– Joint Technical Fora e.g. Chief Financial Officers Forum

– Fezile Dabi-SDM IGR


• Fibre Optic Roll-out

– Current roll-out

• Total project cost to date R 51,247,138.10

• 78.5km of fibre trenched

• 215,993 work- ours invested to date

• Wireless wi-fi hotspot in Civic Precinct

• Finalizing implementation of management system to take full control of the network


• Fibre Optic Roll-out (continued)

– Future expansion

• Expanding the footprint into the Midvaal

– Link MLM Main Building to Randvaal Engineering Services and MLM Main Building to De Deur Social Services

–Upgrade link to Sicelo Primary and Sicelo Library

• Estimated project cost R 9 million

• Tender process is in the evaluation phase

RENEWING COMMUNITIES

• Infrastructure Development

– Continue to support through the Implementation Protocols the Upgrade of the Sebokeng and Meyerton WWTW as Phase 1 of the SRSS.

– Upgrading of the Impumelelo Sportsfield Phase 2.

– Establishment of Vehicle License Renewal Drive-Thru at the Vanderbijlpark and Meyerton Vehicle Testing Stations.

– Support the GDRT in the Upgrading of the Vereeniging Taxi Rank (Taxido).

RENEWING COMMUNITIES

• Infrastructure Development

– Extension of the Meyerton Licensing Centre to accommodate demand and congestion.

– Upgrading of the Taxi Parking Bays into Loading Bays and the Opening of a new Entrance Gate at the Bophelong Taxi Rank.

– Support the GDRT in the Upgrading of the Vereeniging Taxi Rank (Taxido).

REVIVE THE ENVIRONMENT

• Ongoing Installation of Solar Geysers.

• Exploring Alternative Sources of Green Energy.

• Support the Department of Environmental Affairs in the continuous roll-out of the Clean Smoke Campaign for the Sedibeng Region.

• Public and Stakeholder Consultation on the Promulgation of the Air Quality Management Bylaws.

REVIVE THE ENVIRONMENT

• Upgrading and expansion of the Air Quality Management Stations.

• Continue to Support GDARD in the Clean and Green Campaigns.

• Support the GDARD in the Development of the Industrial Waste Exchange Programme/Strategy.

• Support the Department of Health in the Promulgation of the Model Municipal Health (Environmental)Bylaws.

RELEASING HUMAN POTENTIAL

• Commemorative Events – Preservation and promotion of heritage resources including the commemorate identified National and Regional days:

– 3RD September Vaal uprising,

– Signing of the Constitution,

– Zone 7 Night Vigil massacre,

– Human Rights day,

– Signing of the Peace treaty-Anglo Boer War

– Boipatong Commemoration

– Signing of the South African Constitution.

• External Students Financial Support Programme – SDM annually provides financial assistance to needy students residing within the District. This is to continue in 2015/2016 within budgets.

RELEASING HUMAN POTENTIAL • Lesedi Sportsfield Phase 2 of the project to be continued.

Internal Development

• Continue Minimum Competency Training as required by the MFMA programme will finish end September 2015.

• Subject to funds availability all middle management level will be taken through the Minimum Competency Training.

• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to be implemented and rolled out in 2015/2016

GOOD GOVERNANCE FOCUS ON......

• Risk Management

– Business Continuity Plan

– Barn-Owl (Risk Management Tool)

• Audit

– Implementation and Monitoring of recommendations of the Shared Services Feasibility Study.

- Joint Audit Committees

- Integrated internal Audit Unit

•Sustain Clean Audit Status

GOOD GOVERNANCE • Facilities

• Improved access for people with disability (ramps etc).

• Refurbishment of Vaal Teknorama Museum Roofs (second phase to proceed after July 2016.)

• Refurbishment of Town Halls floors and stage second phase to be completed before end of financial year

• Electronic Fleet Management System to be introduced in 2015/2016

• Installation of improved Electronic Security devices to replace warm bodies (only where applicable)

• Continued improvements to Council & Committees • Phased in migration to a paperless system

• Anti-Fraud & Corruption Strategy – Continue strengthening the Register system with sustained follow-ups

GOOD GOVERNANCE

Section 79 & 80 Committees

Ongoing support and improved functionality of all:

1. Gender Committee

2. Petition Committee

3. MPAC Committee

4. Ethics Committee

5. Rules Committee

6. Audit Committee

DEEPENING DEMOCRACY • Public participation through

– IDP 2015/2016 business breakfast

– Women’s month programme during August 2015

– Senior Citizens Parliament

– IDP Representative Forum

– Moral Regeneration Movement

– Sedibeng District-Wide Citizen Responsibility Campaign

– SoDA and Mayoral Awards Programme

METROPOLITAN PROCESS

OVERVIEW OF METRO SYSTEM OF GOVERNANCE

• The Municipal Demarcation Board announced the move to a Metropolitan Municipality on 15 August 2013.

• The District and its three local municipalities met between 03-05 March 2014 at a District Wide Lekgotla to align their IDP’s and to map out a transition process toward the Metro.

• The formal process was initiated with the publication of Section 14(5) Notice and the first Joint Sitting of the incoming Municipality Metro Council (Sedibeng, Emfuleni and Midvaal) was held on 16 April 2014.


• The purpose of the sitting was to nominate members who will serve on various political and technical steering committees.

• On 09 September 2014, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs published the formulae for the determination of the number of councilors in the Government Gazette.

• The Municipal Demarcation Board embarked on an awareness campaign for the upcoming ward delimitation process for the 2016 Local Elections.


• On 17 September 2014, an information sharing session was held with all municipalities and stakeholders in the region, thus to encourage future participation in the ward delimitation process.

• The MDB presented the municipalities with draft ward boundaries to consider which served as a starting point in the consultative process.

• SALGA and Gauteng CoGTA were approached by MDB to facilitate the preparation of awareness campaigns and public engagements.


• To give effect to this process, various workshops are scheduled, and the municipal ward delimitation task teams were also set to be rolled out.

• Ward configuration process has been completed to give further guidelines for public inputs on ward delimitation. Further public engagements are set for the year 2015/16.

Conclusion

The Sedibeng District Municipality shall continue to

implement good governance initiatives, including best

financial and supply chain management, and improve

its public participation, thus sustain its current status

as one of the best run municipalities in South Africa.

We commend our staff, political leaders, stakeholders

and general community in their continued unwavering

and selfless support to our endeavours to better the

lives of all

Thank You

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