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CRL RIGHTS COMMISSION
BUSINESS PLAN
2007/08
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BUSINESS PLAN:2007/08
1. Background2. Mandate3. Vision4. Mission5. Strategic Objectives 6 Values & Principles7. Key challenges8. Programmes9. Potential Partners10. Business Plan
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1. BACKGROUND
1.1 Establishment and Governing Principles
The Constitutional Institutions are:Independent
Impartial
Fearless
have non interference of anyone including organs of state
Accountable to National Assembly
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2. MANDATE
PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF CULTURAL,
RELIGIOUS AND LINGUISTIC COMMUNITIES
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3. VISION
“to contribute meaningfully and constructively to social
transformation and nation-building for the attainment of a truly united south african nation”.
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4. MISSION
Be the channel of communication between the state and communities.Monitor compliance by the State and Civil Society with its mandate.Mediate in inter-community conflict situations and facilitate harmonious co-existence.Facilitate the development of programmes that foster sensitivity, respect and understanding for cultural, religious and linguistic diversity.Lobby Government Departments and legislative authorities in order to identify and recommend, amending, repealing or enacting laws undermining or supporting those rights respectively.
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5. OBJECTIVES
5.1 Efficiency, effectiveness, compliance & accountability
5.2 Promotion and Protection of C-R-L rights of communities
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6. VALUES AND PRINCIPLES
A high standard of professional ethics.Efficient, Economic and Effective use of resources.Constructive social transformation and a development-orientated approach.Services must be provided impartially, fairly, equitably and without bias.People’s needs must be responded to, and the CRL Communities must participate in policy-making.Accountability is crucial for the Commission.Transparency must be fostered at all times.Good people management, development, and utilization and Employment Equity practices.
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7. KEY CHALLENGES7.1 Diminishing human and African values of ‘ubuntu’ - Umntu ngumntu ngabantu. The concept of ‘ubuntu’ is a social, cultural, political and an economic concept. ‘Ubuntu’ as a system of ‘democracy’ and African system of living.‘ubuntu’ in the context of community values and that the whole – a unit or body – is greater than the sum of its parts or individuals. Thus defining ‘community’ as a group of people who share common values, beliefs and practices.
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7. KEY CHALLENGESCONTINUED
7.2 Competing definitions of ‘Community’:
Groups of people who share a common space irrespective of difference of their cultural, religious and linguistic characteristics e.g. A Municipal Community.
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7. KEY CHALLENGESCONTINUED
7.3 Unity in Diversity
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7. KEY CHALLENGESCONTINUED
7.4 False Identities and Self Determination
Our historically entrenched false identities
PROGRAMMES
6.2.1 Investigation and Conflict Resolution;
6.2.2 Research and policy Development;6.2.3 Public/Community Education and
Awareness;6.2.4 Community Engagement and
capacity Building.
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7. KEY CHALLENGESCONTINUED
7.5 Limited Resources
7.5.1 HR Capacity DEPARTMENT PRESENT STAFF RESIGNATIONS PROPOSED
POSITIONS
Corporate Services 2 - 1
Finance 1 (Full Time) +
3 (Temp)
4 4
Programmes 6 2 6
Chairperson’s Office 2 - None
Secretarial Services 1 1 (Events, Communication & Marketing)
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IT 1 - None
CEO’s Office 2 - None
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7. KEY CHALLENGESCONTINUED
7.5.2 Budget History
03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10
7,940 9,703 11,286 13,403 15,447 18,496 20,393
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INTEGRATED APPROACHInvestigation & Conflict Resolution
Mediation• System of ICR
•Receipt of Submissions/ Complaints from Communities•Topical Issues
Community Engagement
Dialogue• CRL Community Organizations
•CRL Elders• Community Councils
•Traditional leaders•Religious Leaders
•NCC
System to Promote & Protect
(Values, Beliefs, Symbols)
Research & Policy Development
• Topics from ICR•Topics from CE
Community/ Public Education & Advocacy
Dialogue•Exhibitions•Festivals
•Youth Focus: debate, camps•Youth Camp
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8 PROGRAMMES
8.1 INVESTIGATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Investigation
Mediation
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8.2 RESEARCH & POLICY DEVELOPMENT
Policy ReviewMonitoring policy formulation and implementation through research and advice on any issue concerning the rights of cultural, religious and linguistic communities.Recommendations to the appropriate organs of state.Assist in the development of strategies. Establish and maintain database of cultural, religious and linguistic community organizations and institutions and experts on these communities
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8.3 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND INFORMATION
Promote appreciation for cultural, religious and linguistic diversity.
Promote public understanding of the objects, role and activities of the Commission.
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8.4 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
8.4.1 NATIONAL CONSULTATIVE CONFERENCE (NCC)
Convene a national consultative conference every five years.Adhere to the prescribed process of inviting delegates to the conference.Determine the agenda and procedures to be followed at the conference, in line with the stated purpose.
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8.4.2 COMMUNITY COUNCILS
System establishment
System of recognition of community councils
Financial assistance to community councils.
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9. Potential PartnersCommission on Gender EqualityYouth Commissions South African Human Rights CommissionDepartment of Provincial & Local Government – Diminishing communities (San and the Khoi c-r-l rights)Pan South African Language Board – Prom & Prot of language rights of communitiesNational Geographical Names Council – promotion & Protection of c-r-l rights in namingAfrican Renaissance Movement Houses of Traditional Leaders South African Heritage Resources Agency National Heritage CouncilSouth African Museums AssociationLibraries AU, UNESCO
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10. BUSINESS PLAN
OBJECTIVES PROGRAM SUB PROGRAMME
ACTIVITIES BUDGET
Efficiency, Compliance, Effectiveness and accountability
1 Administration
Policy Formulation; Monitoring and Evaluation
1.1Chairperson’s Office
Chairperson
Commissioners
Review Public Education and Advocacy Strategy
Review Research and Development strategy
Review Investigation and Conflict Resolution strategy
Develop a system of Protection and Promotion
Review Community Council strategy and Develop Regulations
Develop Policy on Section 22 Committees
Develop Policy for Councils of Elders
Review Partnership Policy
Develop Communication and Media Policy
Develop a Marketing Policy
Develop a fund raising policy
Review Strategic Planning
Review Monitoring and Evaluation System
Coordinate activities of CRL Rights Commission
Provide secretarial services to Plenary and Committees
5,360,000
Coordination, Human Resource & Financial Management
CEO & Secretariat
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OBJECTIVES PROGRAM SUB PROGRAMME
ACTIVITIES BUDGET
1.2 Corporate Services Performance ManagementCode of ConductLeave/ Administration
Human Resource Management- Outstanding HR Policies Equity PlanImplementation of Performance AssessmentTool – Recruitment & Retention Strategy Plan
Information ManagementFiling System and set up of registrySet up resource centre
1,906,000
1.3 Financial Management
Budget Planning, expenditure & ControlReview of financial management policiesDraw up a budget per strategic planMonitor expenditure & compliance with policies and legislation. 2,316,000
SUB TOTAL 9,582,000
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OBJECTIVES PROGRAM SUB PROGRAMME
ACTIVITIES BUDGET
2. Protection & Promotion of CRL
2. Programme Implementation
2.2 RDP
Rights of Communities Recover Diminished HeritagePromote respect for CRLDevelop peacePromote Community involvement & empowerment
Ethnographic Research – Rites of Passage in specific communitiesPolicy Review: Religious EducationValues in Education SystemTheoretical Research- NamingMarriage SystemsReligious CalendarsBurial Practices 2, 196,000
2.3 Public Education & Advocacy
Cultural ValuesRites of Passage: Significance & meaningReligious Dialogue/ SeminarsRole of Religion in self, community, identity unityReligious Holy DaysCultural dialogue- values, beliefs & practices 1,082,000
2.4 ICR Investigation of complaintsMediation
1,056,000
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OBJECTIVES PROGRAM SUB PROGRAMME
ACTIVITIES BUDGET
2. Protection & Promotion of CRL
2. Programme Implementation
2.5 Public Consultation CC
1,531,000
2.5.1 NCC NCC 2008/09National Events: Africa Day, Africa Human Rights Day etc
2.5.2 Community Councils
Policy guidelines & Regulations
2.5.3 Provincial Services
Spiritual Values & Practices: Identification & management of spaces of spirituality Celebration of local events – cultural & religious Diversity Day, etc.Commemoration of Local Events – Cultural & religious days
Sub Total 5,865,000
TOTAL BUDGET
15,447
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT2007
BUSINESS PLANSPECIFIC FOCUS AREA
SUB-FOCUS AREA ACTIVITIES PERFORMANCE 2007
PERFORMANCE MEASURE/
OUTPUT
BUDGET
1. Development of Diminished C-R-L Heritage)
Dealing with definitions:
C-R-LNama Cultural ProjectAfrican Religion ProjectSepedi: Dealing with challenges of official vs non- official languages
Completion of the ReportLaunch of the Report
Completion of the reportLaunch of the Report
Ongoing ReportScholarly interactionPolicy Imputs and Implementation
200,000
2. Initiation as a rite of passage
Initiation of girls Media Launch S1 Constructive FeedbackPolicy Formulation
150,000
3.Religious Equality
A stakeholder hearing to be organised on the 18 April 2007
A Hearing Immediate & Ongoing
Policy Formulation ito protection & promotion
R20,000
4 Burial Practices
Spaces & Spirituality
Research ReportResearch on Burial CostsOn death & dying: Cultural & Spiritual
Dialogues & Media Launches
Immediately Policy on Protection and Promotion
100,000
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT2007
BUSINESS PLAN CONTINUED
SPECIFIC FOCUS AREA
SUB-FOCUS AREA
ACTIVITIES PERFORMANCE 2007
PERFORMANCE MEASURE/ OUTPUT
BUDGET
5 Mother Tongue Day Celebration
Challenges:
The meaning & significance of access of and to all mother tongue.
Dialogue and Media Launch
February 21 Promotion & Public Awareness
R10, 000
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INVESTIGATION UNITBUSINESS PLAN 2007/08
KEY OBJECTIVES SUB OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES
Protection & Promotion of the Rights of CRL Communities
Investigations & Conflict Resolution.
Mediation & Conflict Resolution
Cultural-Closure of ancestral burial grounds; Legislation & Practice
1. Mr Madonsela Vs Mr Arnold. (Paulpietersburg)
2. Tukutheli Korosi Eastern Cape
3. Nekhwevha & head man Limpopo
Investigation & Conflict Resolution
1. Mr S Mili (Ezibeleni)
2. Mantsopa Municipality (Bloemfontein)
3. Mr Malefane (North West)
4. B Singh (Durban)
5. Joanne (Port Elizabeth)
6. Captain JG Le Roux (Western Cape)
Investigation & Conflict Resolution
Cases in Gauteng• Mr Cloete • Moulana Cassim• A A Jeena
Ad Hoc Investigations Actively pursue cases that result out of the media
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PUBLIC EDUCATION & ADVOCACY COMMITTEEBUSINESS PLAN 2007/08
KEY OBJECTIVES
SUB-OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES KPI’S BUDGET
Protection & Promotion of the Rights of CRL Communities
(i) Promote access to, & usage of spaces of cultural & spiritual significance.
Youth Development-Youth awareness-Youth intercultural relations
-Efficient partnerships with youth structures; local elders, SAHRA, Provincial Youth Commissions, DEAT
National youth dialogue through information pamphlets
Questionaire requiring local information;
Media presentations & discussion
Youth Seminar/ workshop in partnership with National Youth Commission
Identification of spaces of cultural & spiritual significance – local, provincial and national audits.
Categorisation and definition of c-r-l practices associated with such spaces / sites.
Management plans for individual spaces (SAHRA) & CRL Rights Commission)
Annual activity plans
90
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PUBLIC EDUCATION & ADVOCACY COMMITTEEBUSINESS PLAN 2007/08 CONTINUED
KEY OBJECTIVES
SUB-OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES KPI’S BUDGET
(ii) Facilitate Equality of Religions- holidays & holy days
(iii) Recover community values, beliefs and practices in education
Promote cultural practices of knowledge gathering and conservation
Awareness of holidays of the various religions
e. g Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Indigenous African Religion, Rastafarianism .
Awareness of systems of initiating girls & boys into community membership
Community cultural performance e.g. story telling
National Calendar- inclusive of all religious holy days.
Policy Recommendations on recognition of important holidays.
Record of systems of initiation of girls & boys
Local performances
Identification of factors of possible negative impact e.g. virginity testing systems
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(10 X 3)
50
(10 X 5)
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PUBLIC EDUCATION & ADVOCACY COMMITTEEBUSINESS PLAN 2007/08 CONTINUED
KEY OBJECTIVES
SUB-OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES KPI’S BUDGET
(iv) Diversity Day – May 2007
Provincial/ Local focus on dress, languages, religions, displays
Dressed up for display;
Dramatise languages (performances);
Exhibitions of local heritage objects
Definition of significance of displays
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(partnerships with local municipalities and prov. DAC / Edu; local business people)
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COMMUNITY COUNCILS BUSINESS PLAN 2007/08
KEY OBJECTIVES
SUB-OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES KPI’S BUDGET TIME FRAMES
Protection and promotion of the Rights of CRL Communities
(i) Registration of Community Councils
Submit draft regulations to Ministry of Provincial & Local Government for adoption
Regulations for registration of Community Councils
319 No timeframe for this
Call for registration with CRL Rights Commission (Advertise)
Database of CRL VOs Annual Activity Plans
Q1
Establish a database of c-r-l voluntary organizations – local, provincial and national.
(Identify potential cc)
Database of VO’s by competence
Q1
(ii) Establishment of c-r-l community organizations and registration as c-r-l Community Councils
Consultation & preparation for National Consultative Conference 2008
Plan for NCC 2008
Ongoing
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COMMUNITY COUNCILS BUSINESS PLAN 2007/08
KEY OBJECTIVES
SUB-OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES KPI’S BUDGET TIME FRAMES
Partnership with PEA programme
Host 9 Provincial Consultative Conferences as a build up to the NCC before 2008
Visibility of CRL Rights Commission. Partnering of other units within the Commission
At least 2 per quarter
(iii) Draft a Charter on the promotion of Collective Rights of Communities
Draft document and consultation.
A document on the Charter.
Q3