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A Five Year Review of Environment Local Government Support Programmes

LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY MONITORING

TABLE OF CONTENT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2

1. BACKGROUND ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

1.1 PURPOSE ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.3 THE 2009 MUNICIPAL INDABA ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.3.1 OBJECTIVES OF INDABA ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

1.3.2 OUTCOMES OF THE INDABA ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

1.3.2.1 LOCAL GOVERNMENT PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

1.3.2.2 AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

1.3.2.3 CLIMATE CHANGE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

1.3.2.5 COASTAL MANAGEMENT ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

1.3.2.6 BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

1.4 LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMMES ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

1.5 PROJECT OBJECTIVES ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

1.6 EXPECTED DELIVERABLES / OUTCOMES ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

(I) ENVIRONMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT PROFILING DOCUMENT/ STATUS QUO REPORT OF THE ALL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES WITHIN THE SECTOR....................................................................................................................................... 7

(II) LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMMES BASELINE ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

(III) LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT BEST PRACTISE ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

(IV) RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS OR INTERVENTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

1.7. LEGAL FRAMEWORK ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

2. FIVE YEAR REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMMES ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

LOCAL GOVERNMENT PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

CLIMATE CHANGE .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

COASTAL MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

2.1. DEA FIVE YEAR REVIEW ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

2.1.1 AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

2.1.2. CLIMATE CHANGE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12

2.1.3. INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: CAPACITY AND SUPPORT .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

2.1.4 WASTE MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

2.1.5. COASTAL MANAGEMENT ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

2.1.6. COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

2.2. PROVINCIAL PROFILES ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................21

2.2.1. WESTERN CAPE FIVE YEAR REVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21

2.2.2. NORTH WEST FIVE YEAR REVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30

2.2.3. EASTERN CAPE FIVE YEAR REVIEW ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34

3. CONCLUSION .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................37

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Environment Sector has, for the past five years and to date continued to implement programmes and projects aimed at supporting municipalities under the auspices of the Local Government

Support Programme. These programmes and projects are aimed at building or enhancing the capacity of the municipalities in order to deliver on their environmental mandate and functions

The Environment Sector lead by the Department of Environmental Affairs has always have some form of municipal or Local Government Support but the concerted effort to support municipalities

came after the 2009 Local Government Indaba on environment.

The2009 Local Government Indaba on environment was hosted by the Department of Environmental Affairs in collaboration with the Department of Cooperative & South

After realising that the three types of municipalities (Category A Metropolitan, B Local municipalities and C District Municipality) have different environmental management responsibilities, it is

imperative to ensure that these diverse responsibilities are implemented in the most integrated manner and in line with the constitution, environmental legislations, provincial and national priorities as

well as programmes.

In 2009 the Department of environmental Affairs, organized and hosted the 2009 Local Government Support Indaba, which was done in collaboration with the Department of Cooperative

Government and Traditional and South African Local Government Association, supported by Provincial Departments of Environment

The Local Government Indaba’s resolutions provided a framework and recommendations on how the two sectors (environment & Local Government Sector) should interact and type/form of support

the Environment Sector should provide in the municipalities.

2014 marked the fifth year since the 2009 Local Government Indaba on Environment and following the development of the Local Government Support Strategy within the sector it was imperative to

conduct the five year review in order to establish the following:

Document all Local Government Support programmes that exist within the sector since 2009

The baseline for local government support

Identify and document best practices

The five year review was conducted within the environment sector but limited to the work conducted by the Department of Environmental Affairs, Provincial Environment Departments, South African

National Biodiversity Institute, South African Local Government Association and Department of Cooperative Government & Traditional Affairs.

The data collected from the above institution indicates that since 2009 the Environment Sector formulated and reorganised its support to the municipalities which resulted in the following:

the institutional rearrangements with the departments and beefing up of structures to ensure support of municipalities

development tools to assist municipalities in perfuming their environmental mandate/functions

development of sector plans to ensure municipalities have relevant tools and information for decision making

conduct capacity building/workshop in order to enhance to the skills and knowledge within municipalities

provision of human resource in order to provide technical support

Identification and implementation of projects within municipalities in order to conserve natural assets and protecting the environment with municipal boundaries, job creation and development

of infrastructure for environmental protection and management.

The review report contains the following main parts. First part which presents the project background, second part which is the best practice, third part which in the different programmes and

projects which were implemented in support of municipalities, the last and fourth part is the recommendations

1. BACKGROUND

1.1 Purpose

Longitudinal Review of the Environment Sector’s Local Government Support Programmes is meant to profile all local government support programmes within the environment sector, establish baseline and document best practices relating to these support programmes. The review should also assist the Environment Sector to improve programme design, implementation and provide the sector with information needed to make decisions about the future support programmes and thus better influence policy development. Furthermore, the review will assist to extract lessons learned, which will be useful for future implementation.

1.2 Defining Local Government Support within the environment sector

The Environmental Local Government Support is considered to be the support provided to the municipalities within the Department of Environment of Environmental Affairs (DEA) mandate by the DEA, Provincial Environment Departments, Department of Cooperative Government and Traditional Affairs, South African Local Government Association and State Owned Entities within the Environment Sector (e.g. South African National Parks, South African National Biodiversity Institute). This should also consider work done by other government departments which falls within the DEA mandate.

The support is packaged within the following thematic areas:

Air Quality Management

Climate Change

Biodiversity and Conservation

Waste Service and Management

Municipal and Environmental Planning

Coastal Management

Environmental Compliance

The support as indicated above could be in a form of financial and/or technical support (provision of human resource, development of tools, advisory services) and infrastructure.

1.3 The 2009 Municipal Indaba

Having noted the local government challenges in implementing and planning for environmental programmes, the priorities in the Environmental Sector Plan and its review process, the changes in the Macro-Structure of Government as well as the current environmental priorities, the Minister of Environmental Affairs then called for a Local Government Indaba on environment which was held in July 2009 which ensured dialogue between Environment and Local Government Sector role players and stakeholder. The Indaba was hosted in collaboration with the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) and in close cooperation with the Department of Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs and provided a suitable platform to discuss underlying factors that give rise to the identified challenges and look at the possibility of improving the current local government support mechanisms to advance environmental sustainability in Local Government Sector.

1.3.1 Objectives of Indaba

To identify priorities, key challenges and gaps that affects municipalities with regard to environmental planning and management;

enhance environmental focus in integrated development planning among the 3 spheres of government;

share the best practise experiences on the various environmental sector priorities;

capacitate municipalities on compliance requirements of existing legislation, policies, strategies and programs; and

gather local government inputs into the support and oversight role on national government on programme implementation.

1.3.2 Outcomes of the Indaba

The Local Government Indaba resolved or made recommendations in line with the following thematic areas which were considered during the deliberations:

1.3.2.1 Local Government Planning and Environmental Sustainability:

National, Provincial and Local Government should act on a common set of sector priorities to ensure maximum impact and collective implementation

Municipalities and the Department of Environmental Affairs through the leadership of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs will strive to improve the IDP development and analysis process to better respond to environmental challenges

National Department of Environmental Affairs, in collaboration with South African Local Government Association and the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs will initiate a process aimed at defining and developing a sectoral cooperation mechanism and its associated institutional arrangements to enhance implementation of environmental programmes, plans and strategies.

1.3.2.2 Air Quality Management

Department of Environmental Affairs will continue to provide assistance and guidance to all spheres of government in Air Quality Management

Municipalities will strive to implement its air quality management functions and will reflect that intention in the required and municipal air quality management plans.

1.3.2.3 Climate Change

Local Government, through the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) must initiate and facilitate the development of the municipal components of the National Climate Change Response Policy, undertaking vulnerability and risk assessments and ensure integration of climate adaptation and mitigation actions into Integrated Development Plans.

1.3.2.4 Waste Services and Management

Municipalities should develop IWMPs which are integrated in the IDPs to ensure proper planning for waste services in municipality and influence planning decisions to also cater for waste management, also develop the waste by-

laws which incorporate waste service standards; creating a legal framework for municipalities to deal with non-compliance. There should be adequate waste date to which will enable municipalities to proactively plan and

determine the need for waste infrastructures.

1.3.2.5 Coastal Management

There is a need for integrated coastal management, including norms, standards, policies, plans and structures in line with the ICM Act and ensure that development and the use of natural resources within the coastal zone is socially and economically justifiable and ecologically sustainable. This should be carried out by and in municipality supported by the Department.

1.3.2.6 Biodiversity and Conservation

There is a collective responsibility to reverse biodiversity loss and improve biodiversity management in local government is therefore imperative.

Effective biodiversity conservation at the local level requires the development and implementation of long-term biodiversity strategies and policies that address all elements of local level planning, infrastructure development, service provision, procurement and management.

Effective engagement of local communities in open space management and the provision of recreational, horticultural and eco-tourism services enhances socio-economic opportunities, whilst strengthening the capacity for management of biodiversity assets.

1.4 Local Government Support Programmes

Since the July 2009, Local Government Indaba on Environment there were numerous Local Government Support Programmes and initiative within the environment sector which were implemented in continuation of the existing programmes prior the Indaba and completely programmes or initiatives, whereas other programmes were refocused for better implementation. These programmes or initiatives ranges from:

o Deployment of environmental officials in municipalities to provide support municipalities in the environmental planning and management o Multi- level capacity building programmes for municipalities o Support municipality planning processes, e.g. IDP, to ensure integration of environmental sustainability o Structural reconfiguration within environment departments (national and provincial), establishing and strengthening units for Local Government Support o Support municipalities in the development of environment sector plans such as IWMPs, EMF, AQMP, etc o Support municipalities in establishing organisational structures for environmental management o Provision of funding for environmental projects aimed enhancing environmental management and performance o Provision of infrastructure for environmental performance

1.5 Project Objectives

Profiling of the Local Government Support Programme through the review of programmes and interventions meant for municipalities which are implemented by Environment Sector (as defined in paragraph 2 above),

Identifying the baseline and extract lessons learned and best practices, which will be useful for future implementation. Identify the characteristics of programmes across the sector that make them sustainable so as to replicate such programmes or incorporate these characteristics in other areas

identify areas of improvement with regards to the Local Government Support programme/s design, implementation and provide the sector with information needed to make decisions about the future support programmes and better influence policy development and

1.6 Expected Deliverables / Outcomes

The project deliverables would be a “Longitudinal study/Review” which encompasses the following:

(i) Environment Local Government Support Profiling Document/ Status quo report of the all environmental programmes within the sector

Analyse, review and document the current and previous (from 2009) Environment Local Government Support Programmes that exists with the Environment Sector (National Department of Environmental Affairs and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairs) and the Local Government Sector (SALGA and COGTA)

Consolidation of the programmes or initiatives to inform the status quo report on Local Government Support Programmes within the sector

(ii) Local Government Support Programmes Baseline

Consolidate the findings of the above analysis and review and develop a current (2014) baseline of Environment Local Government Support Programme/s

(iii) Local Government Support Best Practise

From the previous and current interventions analysed above, develop or document a series of Local Government Support best practises across the Environment and Local Government Sector, showcasing these programmes and the characteristics which made them successful

(iv) Recommended improvements or interventions

In consideration of the outcome of the review (looking at both the failure and successes experiences within different programmes by implementing organizations), legal reforms and the new trends, recommendations needs to be drawn on how to improve the planning and implementation of future local government support programmes within the environment sector in line with the above identified thematic areas and any other identified thematic area during the study/review.

1.7. Legal Framework

The mandate of the Department of Environmental Affairs is derived from the following legislative and strategies: Legislation

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, (Act No.108 of 1996)

National Development Plan - 2030, 2011

National Environmental Management Act (Act No.107 of 1998).

National Environmental Management: Waste Act (Act No. 59 of 2008).

National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (Act No. 39 of 2004).

National Climate Change Response White Paper (October 2011).

National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act 10 of 2004)

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act (Act No. 57 of 2003)

Integrated Coastal Management (Act No. 24 of 2008)

Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998)

National Waste Management Strategy, 2011

National Climate Change Response White Paper, 2011 Strategies

Local Government Support Strategy

2. FIVE YEAR REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMMES

The Five Year Review of the Local Government Support Programmes was guided by the outcome or resolution of the 2009 Local Government Indaba on Environment. The outcome were framed in six thematic areas of the Local Government Indaba on Environment.

Local Government Planning and Environmental Sustainability:


Climate Change

Waste Services and Management

Coastal Management


Therefore in conducting the review the six Thematic Areas were applicable to all the institutions reviewed:

2.1. DEA Five Year Review

2.1.1 Air Quality Management

ORGANIZATION:- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

THEMATIC AREAS

PROGRAMME PROGRAMME/PROJECT REPORT

SUB-PROGRAME/ PROJECT

BUDGET DURATION PROJECT BASELINE

PROJECT TARGET & SCOPE

PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS

CHALLENGES & CORRECTIVE MEASURES

PROJECT CONTACT PERSON START END


Annual Conference

Annual Air Quality Governance Lekgotla

R1400000 2009 2014 Since 2005 the DEA has been hosting the Annual Air Quality Governance Lekgotla where air quality officials from three spheres of government come together. The objectives of the Lekgotla include amongst others: Strengthening of intergovernmental coordination, collaboration and cooperation between the three spheres of government to work together in order to improve the air quality in the country; Capacity building in air quality management; Provide an opportunity for air quality officials to interact by sharing their experiences and

The Annual Air Quality Lekgotla has grown from strength to strength and there is an increase in the number of participants (with 330 participation in 2014). For the past five years the Lekgotla has been graced by the attendance of National, Provincial and Municipal Political Principals.

Limited funding for some municipalities to send their officials to attend the Lekgotla. The DEA has been providing the financial support for some officials to attend the Lekgotla. About 15 – 20 officials were sponsored in the previous years depending on the availability of funds for that particular year.

Mr Tsietsi Mahema Tel: 012 399 9191 Cell: 082 316 6952 Email:

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


challenges and to plan ahead. Provide the DEA with the opportunity to inform other departments, provinces and municipalities on the progress made to date with regards to the implementation of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (Act No. 39 of 2004) (AQA).

Air Quality Officer’s Forums

Support to quarterly Provincial-Municipal Forums

R0 2009 ongoing The provincial Air Quality Officers held the quarterly forums with their respective municipalities. The DEA is continuously providing support these forums by participating to give progress or provide technical support.

All nine provinces have operational Provincial-Municipal Air Quality Officers Forums

Mr Vumile Senene Tel: 012 399 9217 Cell: 084568 4460 Email:

[email protected]

Training Programme

Training officials on Introduction to air quality management

R8000.00 March 2012 August 2013 The training was conducted in all nine provinces. This was the five day course aimed at assisting officials with the basics regarding air quality management. The course covered the following aspects: Air Quality Act and its implementation; Introduction to air pollutants, their characteristics; sources; and impacts of air pollutants on receiving environments; Ambient Air Quality Monitoring; and Air Quality Management Planning

176 Air Quality Officials attended the five day course

Limited financial resources Mr Tsietsi Mahema Tel: 012 399 9191 Cell: 082 316 6952 Email:

[email protected]

Training of Municipal Councillors and Officials on Air Quality Management legislation

R0 April 2012 March 2013 Training of Municipal Councillors and officials was undertaken in all provinces (2/3 sessions per province), The following were covered in this training: Mandate of local municipalities with respect to Air Quality Act , Assistance on certain processes and procedures e.g. licensing.

A total of 643 councillors and municipal officials trained.

Not all targeted councillors were trained There were other competing engagements


[email protected]

Atmospheric Emission Licensing (AEL) support

R0 July 2012 July 2013 Training of Licensing authorities and officials was conducted to equip licensing authorities with technical skills

In total 201 Air Quality Officials trained.








programme

to process and issue Atmospheric Emissions Licenses. (The support programme is an on-going process)

[email protected]

November 2012

September 2014

Training of Licensing authorities and officials on the Section 21 Companion Document was conducted to equip air quality officials with technical skills to understand the listed industrial processes.

Training conducted in five provinces (North West, Frees State, KwaZulu Natal, Northern Cape and Gauteng). A total of 97 officials were trained to date.

Ms Elizabeth Masekoameng Tel: 012 399 9202 Cell: 076 383 6466 Email:

[email protected]

Air Quality Management Planning Support Programme

R0 2012 2014 In 2011(Baseline) there were total of 18 AQMPS for all Municipalities in the country (Districts (10), Metros (6) and Local (2)).

The DEA has developed the Manual for Air Quality Management Planning and its Tool Kit in 2011/12 financial year. The training and support is offered to district and local municipality officials that have a role to play in air quality management. The training has intended to: To familiarize officials with the resources available for air quality management planning; and To assist officials develop effective air quality management plans

Since then a number of municipalities have been supported during development on their AQMPs. There are currently 34 Municipal AQMPs with a significant number of municipalities still in the process of developing theirs.

Not all municipalities have air quality officials. This hinders AQMP development. Most of the AQMPs are not included in the IDPs

Ms Elizabeth Masekoameng Tel: 012 399 9202 Cell: 076 383 6466 Email:

[email protected]

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring & Stations Management training

R300 000.00 September 2013

March 2016 The DEA will undertake the training of air quality officials in all provinces. The training will assist the authorities to manage and maintain the ambient air quality monitoring stations within their jurisdiction and minimize the dependence on the consultancy companies. In addition, the training is aimed at improving their knowledge and understanding of the data analysis. The training will cover the following: Measuring strategies; Identifying and correcting measurement errors; Data management and reporting; and

There is a large interest from official to attend the training. The first session was held in September 2013, attended by 28 officials from the National Priority Areas, Vaal Triangle Airshed Priority Area, Highveld Priority Area and Waterberg-Bojanala Priority Area. The training will be rolled out in all nine provinces.

Limited funding to conduct training in all provinces within one financial year, that is why the training will run for two financial years

Mr Tsietsi Mahema Tel: 012 399 9191 Cell: 082 316 6952 Email:

[email protected]









Station management and audit

National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory System (NAEIS) Training

Dec 2013 August 2014 The DEA has developed a National Emissions Inventory System (NAEIS), which is an online national reporting platform that will hold both air pollutants and greenhouse emissions inventories for South Africa. The NAEIS offers new innovative ways to report emissions as is required by the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act of 2004. The NAEIS objective is to provide all stakeholders with relevant, up to date and accurate information on South Africa's emissions profile for informed decision making. Training of licensing authorities in all provinces was conducted: The following was covered in the training: Management of reporting entities on the NAEIS Auditing of reports submitted by reporting entities to the NAEIS

Training sessions were offered in all 9 provinces with all the districts represented. A total of 133 officials were trained.

None Mr Tsietsi Mahema Tel: 012 399 9191 Cell: 082 316 6952 Email:

[email protected]

Training of Air Quality Officials on National Dust Control Regulations

R0 April 2014

March 2015

The DEA promulgated the Dust Control Regulations in November 2013, hence the training of officials to assist them with the implementation of these regulations. The training of Air Quality officials was undertaken in six provinces (2 session per province), three provinces outstanding and will be trained in February 2015 The mandate of the training was to inform the Air Quality officials on the new National Dust Control Regulations. Assistance on the application

A total of 125 Air Quality officials trained.

None Mr Vumile Senene Tel: 012 399 9217 Cell: 084568 4460 Email:

[email protected]





of the new National Dust Control Regulations.

Stack monitoring Training

05 Jun 2014 13 June 2014 Air Quality officials in the National Priority Areas (Vaal Triangle Airshed Priority Area, Highveld Priority Area) were trained on stack monitoring in order to capacitate them with regards to Atmospheric Emission Licensing (AEL) management, inspections, data interpretation and verification in relation to AEL reporting by industries

A total of 91 officials were trained


[email protected]

Vehicle emission testing programme

25 Sep 2014 March 2016 Officials were trained on the vehicle emission testing to assist them to initiate the programme within their jurisdictions. The programme will be conducted within the municipalities aimed at reducing emissions from transportation and in turn improve air quality

A total of 40 officials were trained


[email protected]

2.1.2. Climate Change


THEMATIC AREAS




PROJECT TARGET & SCOPE PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS CHALLENGES & CORRECTIVE MEASURES


Climate Change

Mainstreaming Climate Change into Municipal

Development of Climate Change Lets Respond Toolkit and Guide

2012 2012 The toolkit was developed to guide municipalities on how to mainstream climate change risks and opportunities into municipal planning following the steps which relates or is similar to the IDP process: Preparation Analysis Strategy Projects Integration and Implementation

The toolkit was piloted in 5 municipalities in 2012 and further rollout has taken place since then within municipalities in the following provinces: Limpopo North West Eastern Cape Free State Northern Cape Kwazulu Natal

Capacity building

Climate Proofing Training

13 Jan 2014

16 Jan 2014

Training of municipal officials was undertaken to assist them in moving towards climate proof development and the focus was on following scope: Analysis of policies, programmes, strategies and measures with regard to

A total of 31 officials (National, Provincial and municipal) were trained. GIZ funded the training project.

Mikateko Sithole 0123999173 [email protected]





current or future climate- related challenges and changes and, if relevant, identification of possible modifications. Routinely account for Climate Change risks & opportunities in decision making to minimise the negative effects from Climate Change. Guidance was provided on the Four steps to approach climate proofing: Assessing vulnerability Identifying adaptation options Selecting adaptation options Monitoring adaptation

Climate Change Municipal Support

Providing technical support and guidance to climate change adaptation work.

2014 Provide technical support and guidance to municipalities during development of Climate Change response Strategies.

The following municipalities were supported and guided during 2014: Mogale City Local Municipality Capricorn District Municipality (ToR) Vhembe District Municipality

Coastal Management

Establishment of Cities Forum

2014 The aim of the Forum is to facilitate interaction and support of the 8 metropolitan municipalities/ cities in the implementation climate change adaptation programmes to ensure resilience. The forum will operate to achieve the following objectives: Develop cooperation and coordination of climate adaptation activities within the Cities, and between the Cities and the National Department; Explore opportunities and implement as appropriate joint adaptation projects on areas of relevance; Support the development of best practices and guidelines to support climate resilience within the cities; Guiding the work of the Climate resilient cities programme and providing regional representation; Exchange information and experiences gained at the different Cities in implementing climate change adaptation and projects and other climate related issues;

The initial Cities Forum was held on 27 August 2014.

2.1.3. Integrated Environmental Management: Capacity and Support


THEMATIC AREAS






Integrated Environmental Management: Capacity and Support

IEM training programme

SRPP training

2011

2014

Training local government support officials specifically on EIA Regulations and NEMA requirements for municipalities’ project that may have impact on the environment.

More than 120 officials were trained .

Hlela Sibusisiwe Tel: 0123999322 Cell: 0833888024 Email: [email protected] Hlela Sibusiiwe

CIP Training

2012

2013

Training of municipal councillors and officials on EIA process, requirements and procedure in terms of EIA Regulations 2010 and the responsibilities of municipality in terms of NEMA

A total of 643 councillors and municipal officials trained

The challenge was the time allocated for EIA was not enough to cover the planned training course in detail

Hlela Sibusisiwe Tel: 0123999322 Cell: 0833888024 Email: [email protected]

North West EIA pro-bono project

3000 000

2011

2014

The EIA Pro-bono project is the initiative by DEA to promote capacity building and awareness for municipalities and individuals around environmental management in general and to assist them with environmental impact assessment in particular The NWU EIA Pro-bono Office objectives were to; conduct environmental impact assessment processes for municipalities, provide training and capacity building, provide environmental management advice, and conduct research for municipalities in the North West Province with special needs.

NWU EIA Pro-bono unit has conducted 25 EIA applications. 3 of the four District Municipalities and 15 of the 20 Local Municipalities have been trained 90 Municipal officials have benefited from the training

No challenges were experienced





EIA Regulations 2014 Seminars

2014

2014

The EIA training seminars were conducted in all nine provinces. The main objective of the seminar was to provide training to all stakeholders including municipalities of the changes from EIA Regulations2010 to EIA Regulations 2014, the training included the new process and new requirements of EIA Regulations and new Listing Notices

The total of 1550 stakeholders were trained including Environmental Assessment Practitioners, other organisations and municipalities


2.1.4 Waste Management


THEMATIC AREAS





PROJECT CONTACT PERSON

START END

WASTE MANAGEMENT

Training Programmes

Training of Municipal Councillors and Officials

R250 000.00 Oct 2011

March 2012

There was no capacity building initiative that was undertaken for municipalities in this nature.

Training of Municipal Councillors and officials was undertaken in all provinces (2/3 sessions per province), The following were covered in this training: Mandate of local municipalities with respect to waste management, Assistance on certain processes and procedures e.g. licensing. Tariff setting and funding opportunities. IWMP Web portal

A total of 250 councillors and municipal officials trained.

Not all targeted councillors were trained There were other competing engagements which took place in the same time as the training proggramme

Mr M. Mogotsi Tel: 012 399 9805 Cell: 0833192212 [email protected]

Technical Directors and Chief Financial Officer’s (CFO’s) Training

R5 000 000.00 April 2012

Mar 2014

Landfill Operators Training – the CFOs and Tech Directors training resulted from a recommendation from landfill operators training that took place during 2011/12.

Training for technical directors and CFOs undertaken on more focused areas relating to among others financial matters including setting of tariffs for waste services.

Training sessions were offered in all 9 provinces and 231 officials were trained.

Dr M. Tshitangoni Tel: 012 399 9792 Cell: 0832335926 [email protected]


Tariff Model Training

There was no capacity building initiative that was undertaken for municipalities in this nature.

Training offered to municipal officials on the use of the municipal solid waste tariff model. 4 regional training sessions were held

A total of 161 officials were trained. Mr T. Mohapi Tel: 012 399 9820 Cell: 0714017402 [email protected]

Councillor Training (Waste, Air Quality and IEM)

R500 000.00 2012` 2013 250 Officials (Councillors and Officials)

This was targeted specifically to councillors to highlight the mandate of municipalities and the basics of waste management in order to assist the councillors in decision making.

Training undertaken in all provinces and 247 councillors trained.


Landfill Operators

2011 2012 450 Training was targeted specifically to landfill operators to familiriaze them with o[operational requirements on handling of waste r disposed at landfill sites.

Training was conducted over 5 days in each province. Over 450 landfill operation were trained.

Dr M. Tshitangoni Tel: 012 399 9792 Cell: 0832335926 [email protected]

Roadshows National Waste Act Roadshow

2010 The programmed targeted Municipal and Provincial officials responsible for waste management in their provinces. The programme was aimed in introducing the newly enacted NEMWA and associated

Ms. K. Masinga Tel: 012 399 Cell: [email protected]

Implementation documents for NEMWA implementation

Guidelines/ Standards/ Strategies

2010 Ongoing These documents were published aiming at assisting municipalities to implement the NEMWA and are as follows: Model By Law (2011/12) Designation of Waste Management Officers (2010/11) Tariff Model Strategy IWMP Guideline (2013) National Waste Organic Composting for assistance should strategy (2014)

Some Municipalities have begun to use some of these tools and request the DEA

Various Directorates in CWM Branch

D. Events/ Forums

Waste Khoro 2010 Ongoing An annual conference for government spheres responsible for waste management in the country i.e National Depts, Provincial Environmental Depts, SALGA and all Municipalities

Four waste management conferences have been held since its inauguration in Gauteng in 2010. The conference

Ms. K. Masinga Tel: 012 399 Cell: [email protected]

Mayor’s Dialogue

R250 000.00 2013 Ongoing Mr M. Mogotsi Tel: 012 399 9805 Cell: 0833192212 [email protected]

E.Research studies

Readiness reports

DEA funded the backlog study in 2007 to identify and determine the number of landfill sites that are not licenced throughout the country. Following the backlog study, the DEA developed a strategy that looked at ensuring that the identified facilities are authorised either for closure or continued operation.

Dr M. Tshitangoni Tel: 012 399 9792 Cell: 0832335926 [email protected]/ Mr BR Dlamini Tel: 012 399 Cell:

mailto:[email protected]/

[email protected]

Regionalisation of landfill sites

Ms T. Mandigora Tel: 012 399 9811 Cell: [email protected]

Labour intensive service delivery models

R500 000.00 2011 2013 Existing FFW projects and relevant WfW projects

To determine the various methods of waste collection and recommend those that can be employed in different municipalities to improve waste collection services

Project was completed but the outcomes haven’t been made available for public consumption

Data collection was a challenge however, service provider put additional efforts to collect data required to complete the study

Mr T. Mohapi Tel: 012 399 9820 Cell: 0714017402 [email protected]

Waste Backlog study

R2 450 535.00 2012 2013 Collection and analysis of data on waste services at all LM’s responsible for WM in SA


Number of jobs in the waste sector

R500 000.00 2011 2013 To determine the number of jobs in the waste sector and how these jobs contribute to the green economy as well as achieving the objectives of the NWMS

Project was completed during mid 2013/14. Data collection was a challenge however, service provider put additional efforts to collect data required to complete the study


Waste pickers study

R1 951 993.50 2012 2013 None To determine the extent and role of waste picking in SA


Desktop study: Different transport options for Municipalities

Internal staff time/ salary

2014 2014 None Ms T. Mandigora Tel: 012 399 9811 Cell: [email protected]

Licensing of landfill sites

R 18 156 471.41 (YR 1) R8 500 000.00 (Yr 2)

2008 2013 2014

2009 2014 2015

In 2008/09 the DEA licenced 88 non waste disposal facilities (transfer stations and recycling facilities) and provided technical support (assessed the readiness of the municipalities to authorise their unlicensed facilities and assisted them with completion of the MIG application forms) in preparation for the authorisation of their facilities which was the first phase of implementing the strategy.

Dr M. Tshitangoni Tel: 012 399 9792 Cell: 0832335926 [email protected]/ Mr BR Dlamini Tel: 012 399 Cell: [email protected]

Development of IWMPs for 10 District Municipalities

R5 000 000.00 2013 2014 23 Vulneralble DMS

Development of 10 IWMPs for vulnerable DMs identified by Cabinet Lekgotla in 2011

5 IWMPs were developed for 5 DMs and their respective local municipalities

Insufficient funds to continue with project. Some DMs have been assisted to develop and/ or review their IWMPs through the DEA IWMP web portal



2.1.5. Coastal Management

THEMATIC AREAS

PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME/PROJECT REPORT





START END

Coastal Management

Facilitation of Coastal Access

Develop and Implement National Coastal Access Strategy and Guide

1.5m 2013/14

Ongoing

Integrated Coastal Management Act

The National Coastal Access Strategy and Guide seeks to provide a strategic for dealing with coastal access over a period of time and also provide step by step guidance to municipalities on how to facilitate coastal access

Four Provincial (Coastal) Workshops were conducted on the Implementation of National Coastal Access Strategy (NCAS) and Guide; The NCAS and Guide has been finalised and distributed to all Coastal Provinces for further dissemination to coastal municipalities; and Ongoing implementation is on track with regards to the prioritised sites

The challenge has been to find service providers/suppliers registered on the DEA database/Procurement Management System to assist in implementing planned ground work initiatives i.e. signage graphic designers, vehicle control systems installers. As a corrective measure, relevant potential suppliers have been identified and invited to register on the supplier database, secondly, registered to gain access to the Procurement Management System

Coastal Boundaries

Development of Coastal Viewer

900 000 2013/14

2013/04


The Coastal Viewer aims to make spatial data relating to the coast available provinces and municipalities to assist in decision support processes. Its simplicity makes it user friendly to the non-GIS user.

Coastal Viewer made available to provinces and municipalities via the internet

(http://mapservice.environment.gov.za/Coastal%20Viewer/) Hosting of spatial data for provinces

Lack of capacity to assist with backend GIS work

900 0000 2014/15

2016/17


Service provider appointed to assist with maintenance

Lack of capacity to assist with backend GIS work which led to the appointment of a service provider to undertake a 3 year maintenance contract.

Awareness, Education and Training

National Coastal Awareness, Education and Training

500 000 2013/14

2013/14


The National Awareness Education and Training strategy was developed for both Provinces and Municipalities to identify capacity needs, educational programme for coastal management

The Department has developed the National Coastal Education, Awareness and Training Strategies for rolling out the awareness campaigns for coastal management efforts. The strategy includes actions for authorities to conduct training initiatives within their respective Coastal Provinces for knowledge and information dissemination of coastal management issues.

The challenge faced at this moment id for DEA to develop the national branding for NAE&T. This will be done in the next financial year

Integrated Coastal Management Training

Training of Municipal officials to better

800 000 2013/14

2013/14


The training was largely focusing on coastal managers, planners, GIS and coastal engineers. It was facilitated by a service

Conducting the training in different provides will all provincial officials attending. There was a follow up National training where all the coastal experts and managers we under

None

http://mapservice.environment.gov.za/Coastal%20Viewer/

http://mapservice.environment.gov.za/Coastal%20Viewer/

course understand the integrated coastal management principles

provide including on international expert to share international knowledge

on room to understand the principles thereof.

Enforcement Manual training

Training of Municipal officials to better understand the integrated coastal management principles

500 000 2011/12

2011/12


The training was largely focusing on coastal enforcement officers, peace officers, EMI It was facilitated by a service provide who developed the ICM Act Manual

Conducting the training in different provides will all provincial officials attending. The enforcement officers where satisfied with the training and request follow up in future due the nature of legislation changing over time.

None

Municipal coastal management

Guideline for developing coastal management programmes

N/A 2013/14

2013/14


The guide was developed to assist coastal municipalities and provinces when developing coastal management programmes

Provided guidance to coastal municipalities on developing their municipal coastal management programme

None

Development of the Municipal (District) coastal management programme in collaborating with EPIP

450 000 2014/15

2014/15


Development of the District Municipal Coastal Management programmes

The Directorate is leading the efforts for developing the National Coastal Management Programme as the policy directive of the Integrated Coastal Management Act. The consultation process of such a Programme includes a wide range of stakeholder consultation in all Coastal Provinces. The consultation afford coastal provinces an opportunity to understands National plans and priorities in order to channel and align their Provincial Coastal Management Programme with priorities and action plans as provided for in the National Programme.

None

Coastal Pollution Management

Water Quality Monitoring International Coastal Clean-up Campaign Implementation of the Coastal Waters Discharge

During 2011 DEA initiated the revision process of the South African Water Quality Guidelines for Coastal Marine Waters, Recreational use. Since 2012 the DEA has embarked on the Promotion of the revised guidelines through engaging the LGS. The guidelines prescribe acceptable or targeted range pertaining to suitable water quality for recreational use. Only some municiaplities are implementing this guideline. The clean-up campaign is hosted annually by the Oceans and Coasts Branch of DEA and supported by the Local and District Municipalities of the areas. The LGS provide crucial support during the preparation and the execution of the event. The Draft Regulations (under section 69 of the NEM: ICMA) will be published for comment next month and comments from municipalities, SALGA and LG are required as there are

Further Capacity building and will to initiate a programme in this regard are still required Motivation on where there is a need to run such campaigns and to formulate a project around litter management on land is needed. The regulations must be commented on and challenges highlighted where needed. Workshops will be run

Regulations in 2015

implications for municipalities that operate WWTW that discharge in estuaries and costal environment.

on request from Municipalities who require assistance in complying with S69 of the NEM: ICMA and the Regulations thereof.


National Protected Areas Expansion Strategy ( Operation Pakisa Initiative 8 )

Update the National Protected Areas Expansion Strategy

2008 2014 National Protected Areas Expansion Strategy its been reviewed. Operation Pakisa Initiative 8 complements work of the NPAES. Pakisa Initiative 8 deals with Marine Protected Areas expansion. At this stage on MPA expansion we are at 0.4 % Protection. Oceans and Coast intend to achieve 5% protection in 2019

Transfer of section 43 from Marine Living Resources Act to section 22A of National Environmental Management Protected Areas Act. Declaration of Amathole MPA in 2011, and declaration of Prince Edward Island MPA in 2013. Dwesa-Cwebe MPA resonation process. National Protected Areas Expansion Strategy review Project will take 8 months At this stage Oceans and Coast Identified 21 network of MPAs to be declared in 2019. Stakeholders has been informed of Operation . Operation Pakisa was launched by the President on 15 October 2014. More consultation will be done. Offshore Petroleum and Gas Industries has been informed of Pakisa in the Offshore Forum meeting.

Reporting on %s of Coastal length to square kilometres. Lack of involvement of Oceans and Coast in driving Initiative 8 MPA expansion of Operation Pakisa. SANBI and EKZN are instrumental on this initiative.

2.1.6. Compliance and Enforcement


THEMATIC AREAS






Compliance and Enforcement

Roll-Out of the Environmental Management Inspectorate to Local Authority Level

Training of local authority officials as EMIs

2008 date 0 local authority officials undergoing EMI training

Environmental Management Inspectorate Training of local authority officials who would be responsible for undertaking compliance and enforcement functions in terms of NEMA and the SEMAs, for example, NEM:AQA

Agreement with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), South African Institute of Environmental Health (SAIEH), national Department of Health (DOH), DEA and Universities of Technology to present an EMI Bridging Training for EHPs. Thus far 197 EHPs have received training. Cape Peninsula University, 27 EHP’s attended during 2-6 December 2013 workshop, Mangosuthu University of Technology: 12 EHP’s attended during November 2012. 36 during November 2013 training and 36 attendees for 22 to

In certain provinces, the local authorities officials that have been trained have not yet been designated; One of the Universities of Technology (TUT) could not present the EHP Bridging Training without a signed MOU from

Provincial local authority EMI nodal points

27 September 2014 and 57 for 24 -29 November 2014 and Central University of Technology had 29 EHP’s trained during October 2013. DEA presented EMI Basic training for 35 non-EHP local authority officials in October 2013; 35 non-EHP local authority officials from local and district local authorities in the Western Cape receive pilot EMI training from DEADP. KZN have manage to designate 32 from the trained EHP’s as EMI’s

HPCSA, SAIEH, DOH and DEA;

Designation of local authority officials as EMIs

2010 date 0 local authority officials designated as EMIs

Provide for the designation and operation of local authority officials as EMIs once the training has been completed

75 local authority officials designated as EMIs in 20 municipalities; 60 implementation protocols have been signed between MEC and Executive Mayors, with 7 pending with the MEC/Mayor’s offices

Inconsistent uptake of the EMI local authority project by some provinces: Western Cape, Limpopo and Gauteng have 83% of the total number of local authority EMIs. Delay in the designation of officials as EMIs once trained = approximately 126 trained, but without designation; 4 provinces with 1 or 0 designated EMIs.

• Provincial local authority EMI nodal points

2.2. Provincial Profiles

2.2.1. Western Cape Five Year Review

ORGANIZATION:- WESTERN CAPE

THEMATIC AREAS PROGRAMME PROGRAMME/PROJECT REPORT


budget DURATION Project Baseline PROJECT Target & SCOPE

PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS CHALLENGES & Corrective measures

Project Contact Person START END

Waste Management Support with licensing and landfill management and operator training Matzikama (M) Cederberg (C) Kannaland (K)

Liaison meetings at steering committees (LGTAS) and also technical steering committee meetings (Waste) Landfill operator training for municipalities within the second and third quarter depending on the need Matzikama (M) Liaison meetings at steering committees Cederberg (C) Liaison meetings at steering committees Kannaland (K) Liaison meetings at steering committees

Commence February 2014

Landfill operator training Combined training undertaken No training has taken place rescheduling for new financial year due to staff shortages.

Due to lack of staff two vacant posts and two resignations and the prioritisation of the National outcome 10 licensing project.

Waste Mininimization Workshop: Cederberg (C) Kannaland (K)

A waste minimisation guideline for all municipalities to be developed.

R19 000 (C) R19 000 (K)

2014/15 2009 Develop waste minimisation guideline for all municipalities Provide guidance and

Recycling Training workshops in partnership with Western Cape Recycling Action Group for recyclers in Cederberg.

Support from municipal staff lacking. No response to email request for information. Support from Cederberg

Assistance with Strategy: Cederberg Kannaland

Provide guidance and review draft waste minimisation strategy.

review draft waste minimisation strategy.

municipal staff to submit draft strategy for review. Municipality has not finalised their strategy. Our Dept is dependent on this to continue.

Waste Management in Education Training Workshop (WAME) Financial Support: Cederberg Non-financial Support: Cederberg Kannaland

Provide Waste management in Education (WAME) training to educators in the Cederberg and Kannaland area to assist the municipality with waste awareness.

R36 500 Non-financial: Kannaland

2014/15 Provide Waste management in Education (WAME) training to educators in the Cederberg and Kannaland

WAME workshops took place in August and September 2014 respectively

No support from Kannaland municipal staff. No response to emails and telephonic requests for acknowledgement that they support our training intervention as part of their public awareness campaign on waste.

Quarterly waste disposal facility gas emission monitoring. All Municipalities except Bergriver, Knysna, George and Overberg DM

Monitor facilities for gas and supply reports

Non-financial 40 sites fir 2014/15 None

IPWIS Registration and reporting of waste holders: Across the WC Training: West Coast DM Cape Winelands DM Overberg DM Eden DM

50 person days for IPWIS registration training

Non- financial IPWIS registration training Q2 Eden, West Coast, Cape Winelands, Overberg District & CoCT

The planned capacity building sessions for this Q2 have been postponed to due IPWIS system development. The capacity building sessions will take place in Q4.

Waste calculator training West Coast DM Cape Winelands DM Overberg DM Eden DM

50 person days Information Management Training – Waste Calculator Training done as requested by municipalities.

Non- financial

Ongoing 50 person days Information Management Training – Waste Calculator Training

Training done as requested by municipalities, No training requested thus far in financial year.

Reports from municipalities are not submitted on the required due dates.

Licensing of 75 Waste Disposal Facilities funded by DEA 75 Selected Sites

Amongst others: Licence 2 WDF's Knysna (Nat. Funds): Brentononsea; Old Place Garden Refuse

Non-financial 2014/15 Amongst others: Licence 2 WDF's Knysna (Nat. Funds): Brentononsea; Old Place Garden Refuse

Licensing of 75 waste disposal sites for the financial year.

None

West Coast IMC Waste Management Steering Committee Meeting Matzikama Cederberg West Coast District

Attend meetings when scheduled

Non-financial Attend meeitngs as scheduled.

Meetings scheduled to take place in first two weeks of October 2014.

None

Waste Characterisation Study: CederbergTraining: Bergrivier Mossel Bay

Waste characterisation study and training to be conducted.

Non-financial Study will be conducted between 27-29 May 2014 in Cederberg

Waste characterisation study and training

Q1 Completion of Cederberg Waste Characterisation - Cederberg Waste Characterisation was completed in the 1st quarter 27 – 29 May 2014. Q2 Waste Characterisation (WC) training to be conducted with municipalities in Eden District and a WC study to be conducted with Matzikama - Waste Characterisation (WC) training with Matzikama will be conducted on 30 September 2014. Waste Characterisation study in Matzikama will take place from 21 to 23 October 2014.

None

Integrated Waste Management Plans: Assist with the development of the second generation IWMP for the following Municipalities: Swellendam Kannaland Laingsburg Prince Albert

Assisting municipalities with the development of their second generation IWMPs

Non-financial 2014/15 Q1 Develop Kannaland and Eden DM IWMPs

Q1 Develop Kannaland and Eden DM IWMPs - Kannaland and Eden District IWMPs are developed. Q2 Continue assisting Swellendam, Laingsburg, Prince Albert,Beaufort West, Central Karoo, Cederberg and Matzikama - Gave feedback to Cederberg municipality on the completed Waste Characterisation study (27 – 29 May 2014) on the 29 August 2014.

Internal competing priorities – busy recruiting more staff within the unit. Prince Albert is without a waste manager although being assisted by DEA (Barbara Brown)

Beaufort West Central Karoo DM Assess the second generation IWMP for: Eden DM

Gave input to the draft inception report and TOR for Swellendam 2nd generation IWMP and forwarded waste characterisation results to the service provider tasked with developing their 2nd generation IWMP. Completed Beaufort West 2nd generation IWMP

In the process of finalising Laingsburg 2nd generation IWMP. In process of drafting Prince Albert and Central Karoo District IWMPs.

Lack of quality of information from municipality


Stack height calculation training (Fuel Burning Equipment) to take place with the following municipalities: West Coast DM Cape Winelands DM Overberg DM

Two (2) training workshops have been conducted in Cape Town for Cape Winelands District municipality and the local municipalities in the Cape Wine lands region and Eden at the AQO Forums coordinated by the District Municipality in 2013. FBA Templates designed for the local municipality to register fuel burning equipment.

Non-financial On-going, as required

Stack height calculation training

Q1 Develop FBA Templates designed for the local municipality to register fuel burning equipment - FBA Templates designed for the local municipality to register fuel burning equipment. Sent to Drakenstein municipality. Q2 Develop a FBA Template for Cape Agulhas - FBA Templates designed for Langeberg and Cape Agulhas Municipality to register fuel burning equipment. Sent to Langeberg and Cape Agulhas Municipality.

None

National Atmospheric Emission Inventory System (NAEIS) training to take place with the following municipalities: West Coast DM Cape Winelands DM Overberg DM Eden DM

One (1) NAEIS Training session in Kuilsriver (CoCT) on 11-12 June 2014 for all air quality officers from: West Coast DM Cape Winelands DM Overberg DM Eden DM CoCT Metro Mun The NAEIS an internet-based system serves as an electronic file cabinet to manage emissions inventory (EI) reports submitted by regulated facilities conducting listed activities. The NAEIS also provides an EI reporting platform for non-listed activities, including all sector categories from the (IPCC) such as Energy; Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU); Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) and Waste.

Non-Financial Ongoing National Atmospheric Emission Inventory System (NAEIS) training – 3 Municipalities – West Coast, Cape Winelands and Overberg District Municipalities.

Q1 One NAEIS Training session for all air quality officers (Metro/District Municipalities /local municipalities).

None

Atmospheric Emission Licence Capacity Building Training to take place with the following municipalities: Cape Winelands DM Overberg DM

Quarterly AEL Capacity training sessions held every quarter 2014/2015

Non-financial Ongoing Atmospheric Emission Licence Capacity Building Training – 2 Municipalities – Cape Winelands, and Overberg District Municipalities.

Q2 1 planned: Next capacity building session will be on 12 July 2014 in Bredasdorp. - Capacity Building conducted with Overberg District Municipal officials in August 2014 regarding AEL’s.

None

Conduct workshop with Air Quality Officer w.r.t developing/completing their Air Quality Management Plan in the following municipalities: Witzenberg Breede Valley Langeberg Beaufort West Central Karoo DM

Draft Letters to MM , Councillors and Directors stating the requirement to comply to Sections 15, and 16 of NEM:AQA Draft and send invitation letters to MM and Councillors Conduct a 1 day workshop consisting of approximately 10 persons for over a period of three quarters in

Non-financial Ongoing Workshops with Air Quality Officer w.r.t developing/completing their Air Quality Management Plan

Q2 Conduct workshop with Witzenberg Local Municipality 1 Workshop conducted in September 2014 in Beaufort West with officials from District and Local Municipalities. The Directorate: Pollution Management have agreed to target the Central Karoo District for the 2014/15 financial year .

Challenges: Buy- in from the municipalities and attendance of correct officials at the workshop.

the following Municipalities: Witzenberg Beaufort West Central Karoo DM

Conduct meeting with Municipal Manager regarding designation of Air Quality Officer in the following municipalities: Breede Valley Langeberg

Draft Letters to MM , Councillors and Directors stating the requirement to comply to Sections14,15, and 16 of NEM:AQA Draft and send invitation letters to MM and Councillors Conduct one meetings per quarter with Brede Valley and Langeberg Municipal Managers regarding designation of Air Quality Officer and the development of Air Quality Management Plans .

Non-financial On-going Conduct meeting with Municipal Manager regarding designation of Air Quality Officer

Q1: Draft Letters to MM, Councillors and Directors stating the requirement to comply to Sections14 of NEM:AQA – A letter was sent to the Langeberg Municipal Manager regarding the designation of an officer. Emails were sent to the directors of the following Municipalities: Breede Valley Plettenberg Bay Theewaterskloof Swellendam and Kannaland Wrt the designation of air quality officers in the Municipalities. Q2: Conduct meeting with Langeberg Local Municipality. Letter of designation received from Langeberg Municipality with Mr. Dave van Schalkwyk designated as the Air Quality Officer for the Municipality. Invitation to attend the Air Quality Officers Forum was extended to Mr Van Schalkwyk, whereby an informal meeting was conducted at the forum regarding support to be provided from DEADP to the municipality to fulfil the Air Quality function.

None

Train 1 municipal official on ambient air quality monitoring station Quality Assurance checks in each of the following WC Municipalities: Saldanha Bay Swartland West Coast DM Drakenstein Stellenbosch Breede Valley Cape Winelands DM Overstrand Mossel Bay George Oudtshoorn Eden DM Beaufort West Central Karoo DM

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Training to be conducted with Municipal officials on the following: Analyser Diagnostics Checks and completion of check sheets Weekly Point Check and completion of weekly check sheets General Trouble shooting (modem connectivity, warning signals on analysers, restarting of data loggers and analysers) Internal Zero Span Calibration

Non-financial On-going Training municipal official on ambient air quality monitoring

Q1 Train 1 official from Overstrand Municipality on QA/QC checks. Train 1 official from Oudtshoorn Municipality on QA/QC checks. - Training conducted with officials from Overstrand and Oudtshoorn Municipality. This training programme is an ongoing process. Q2 Train 1 official from George Municipality on QA/QC checks. Train 1 official from Mossel Bay Municipality on QA/QC checks. Train 1 official from Saldanha Bay Municipality on QA/QC checks. Training conducted with officials from George, Mossel Bay and Saldanha Bay Municipality. Saldanha Bay Municipality have commissioned two stations of which training have been provided from DEADP regarding operation of the stations. New official in George identified and training conducted due to resignation. This training programme is an ongoing process.

Limited support and resources from Municipalities.

Climate Change Climate Change Municipal Support Programme All WC municipalities (identifying funding and capacity building opportunities) Assistance with development of Integrated Climate Change Response Strategy: West Coast DM

The Climate Change MSP will be feeding into current municipal planning processes, including: the updating of SDFs, the development of District Infrastructure Maps (DTPW) the development of Municipal Electrical Master Plans (DoLG), amongst others, in order to ensure that climate change is mainstreamed into these processes.

Non-financial Electrical Master Planning : August – March 2014 WCD Climate Change Response Framework – completed August 2014 Ad hoc municipal

Climate Change Municipal Support Programme

Q1 Provide technical support on Steering Committees for Municipal Electrical Master Plans and West Coast DM Climate Change Status Quo Assessment - The terms of reference for the development of the Electrical Master Plan (including sustainable energy components) has been developed by DoLG. The Climate Change Directorate is represented on the project steering committee and is providing technical support. The Western Cape Climate Change Response Strategy was presented at the SALGA Municipal Infrastructure Services (MIS) workshop in May 2014. Aurecon have been appointed to complete the West Coast District Climate Change Status Quo Assessment and Framework – the Climate Change Directorate is

None

Incl. ad hoc requests Engagement at established Forums, incl. SALGA Working Groups and other networks to facilitate climate change responses. Approx. 20 person days p/a for the Climate Change Municipal Support Programme in West Coast DM to support them in the development of an integrated climate change response.

engagement – ongoing throughout the year, dependent on capacity, programmes and requested engagement

represented on the project steering committee and is providing technical support for this project. Q2 Commence with the Electrical Master Planning project (managed by DLG) - Complete the West Coast Climate Change Response Framework and workshop with municipalities The Electrical Master Planning bid process was delayed on the side of DLG, the bid evaluation and adjudication meetings have taken place and the project will commence in early quarter 3. The West Coast Climate Change Response Framework was completed and presented to the West Coast District Council on 25 September 2014 (the original date for the presentation was early August, but this meeting was postponed). ToR advertised for case studies of 5 climate change response projects, on IPS.

IDP baseline Assessment to assess how climate change is incorporated into municipal master planning Ultimately all municipalities in the Western Cape, however, piloting of project in West Coast DM.

Piloting of IDP baseline Assessment in West Coast DM.

Non-financial Have received funding from FNF for the baseline pilot exercise in West Coast District

March 2015 (all municipalities) August 2014 (WCD)

IDP assessment to assess how climate change is incorporated into municipal master planning

Q1 Completion of IDP Baseline Assessment for the West Coast DM and its local municipalities. The IDP Baseline Assessment for the West Coast District and all the local municipalities thereunder has been completed and a policy analysis paper is being developed to accompany the assessments. The results of this assessment will be shared with the municipalities at relevant workshops and engagements. Q2 Present the pilot assessment to key stakeholders Undertake assessment of 1 district (funding / capacity dependent) The results of the pilot assessment was presented at the SALGA MIS workshop and shared with relevant stakeholders. Further engagement around this will take place with the WCD municipalities in the 3rd quarter. The assessment for a 2nd district has not taken place, as we have not received confirmation of our funding request from FNF (who funded the pilot) and do not have the capacity internally to undertake this work.

None

Workshops on finance and climate change, targeting all western cape municipalities to clarify financial legislation issues hindering the uptake of municipal climate change related projects. All municipalities in the Western Cape.

Minimum of two workshops with municipalities

Non-financial Received funding from FNF for these workshops

Completed September 2014

Workshops on finance and climate change

Q2 Two workshops are planned for this quarter - Workshops took place in Cape Town on 18 August 2014 and George on 20 August 2014.

None

Coastal Management Capacity building with regards to the ICMA: New Public Launch Site Regulations (PLSR) due to be promulgated in 2014. City of Cape Town Metro (CoCT) West Coast District (WCDM) Overberg District (ODM) Eden District (EDM)

Initiate capacity building with regards to the new Public Launch Site Regulations (PLSR) promulgated on 27 June 2014; Initiate internal capacity building.

Non-financial Apr 2014 – March 2015

Capacity building with regards to the ICMA

Q2 Undertake a Capacity Building Workshop with Overberg DM in relation to the new PLSR.

Lack of capacity and support from municipalities plus budget constraints. Provide a more facilitative role in terms of implementation and access to funds.

Assisting with municipal queries relating to coastal matters, and Municipal mandates i.t.o. NEM:ICMA All coastal municipalities

Assistance provided on an ad hoc basis as required

Non-financial On-going Municipal queries relating to coastal matters

Provide assistance on queries and applications on an ad hoc basis as required. Provided comment on queries and applications received.

Staff capacity vs turnaround of queries. Prioritising municipal queries

Assisting municipalities with law enforcement matters that relate to coastal matters. All coastal municipalities

Assistance provided on an ad hoc basis as required

Non-financial On-going Municipal assistance with law enforcement matters that relate to coastal matters

Provide assistance on queries on law enforcement matters on an ad hoc basis as required. -Provided comment on queries on law enforcement matters.

Staff capacity vs turnaround of queries. Prioritising municipal queries.

Determination of Coastal Setback lines for District Municipalities West Coast District (WCDM) Overberg District (ODM) Eden District (EDM) City of Cape Town Metro (CoCT) )(Managed by the City and approved by MEC: DEA&DP)

R290 000 (WCDM) R500 000 (ODM) R1 800 000 (EDM) CoCT: Non-financial support

Overberg: implementation of Setback Line in 2015/2016 West Coast: implementation of Setback Line in 2016/2017 Eden: implementation of Setback Line 2016/2017

Determination of Coastal Setback lines for District Municipalities

Q1 Finalisation of West Coast Setback Line in terms of project hand over from Service Provider, in relation to deliverables specified in the TOR; Advertise Overberg refinement project -Finalised the West Coast Setback Line in terms of project; Advertised Overberg refinement project 27 June 2014. Q2 Advertise Eden Setback project and continue with Overberg Procurement process. Overberg- procurement of service provider still in process; Eden- finalising estuary flood line information/data to be included as an integral part of TOR for project.

Adherence to timeframes + lack of support in relation to Supply Chain Management procedures + financial constraints; Strict project management.

Assisting with the drafting of municipal overlay zones in terms of the implementation of the Coastal Management Controls related to the setback lines project. West Coast District (WCDM) Overberg District (ODM) Eden District (EDM) City of Cape Town Metro (CoCT)

Development of generic overlay zone and controls to be incorporated into the standard draft by-law.

Non-financial 2014/15 the drafting of municipal overlay zones in terms of the implementation of the Coastal Management Controls

Q1 Incorporation of overlay zone, controls for West Coast SBL project into the standard draft zoning scheme municipal by-law.- Overlay zone controls for West Coast SBL project incorporated into the standard draft zoning scheme municipal by-law.

None


GEF 5 Project to mainstream biodiversity into land use regulation and management within the Cape Winelands District Municipal region.

Capacity building programme on mainstreaming biodiversity into municipal decision making. Programme still to be finalised when funding secured. There are 2 components to be covered: Land use management regulation and compliance monitoring; and Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity on private and communal land.

Proposed budget: 2.8 mil per annum for 5 years. Works on 1:5 ratio, where DEA & DP will provide man hours for work their staff are already doing and in turn SANBI will give a fifth, working out to about R560 000 per annum

2015 2020 Project to mainstream biodiversity into land use regulation and management within the Cape Winelands District Municipal region.

Q1 GEF 5 Project proposal with estimated budget (in terms of man hours spend)developed and submitted to SANBI for approval - Project proposal was submitted to SANBI for approval. Q2 Assist SANBI with project planning -Represented DEADP at the project appraisal committee meeting with SANBI on 27 August 2014. The goal of the meeting was to finalise the project goals and deliverables.

Dependant on SANBI funding. Can only start formally with process once SANBI approves project. Project only focuses on Cape Winelands region.

Study on the incorporation of Critical Biodiversity Areas into municipal SDF's (entire province).

Distribute the signed circular/endorsement letter to all relevant parties. Do follow ups, provide additional capacity building where required and provide information, as requested.

Currently no budget – on hold

Project was put on hold. Busy with investigation on alternative means to mainstream biodiversity issues (CBA's) into spatial planning

Incorporation of Critical Biodiversity Areas into municipal SDF's

Q1 Assessed alternative ways to spread the message of using CBA maps in municipal decision making. Endorsement of the CBA maps letter/circular, stating that the Department supports the use of these maps has been drafted and sent on route for the HoD to sign.

Capacity (only 2 biodiversity officials to analyse 30 SDFs). Time (short timeframe to comment on SDFs). Budget (would ideally spend time with each municipality to take them through the biodiversity comments and plan how we can assist in future).

Provide Biodiversity capacity building to: Swartland West Coast DM Drakenstein Stellenbosch Breede Valley Bitou Central Karoo DM

7 man days on the Biodiversity capacity building workshops and field training sessions for West Coast DM 10 person days for Biodiversity capacity building sessions with municipal officials in environment and planning for Drakenstein 10 person days for Biodiversity capacity building sessions in Stellenbosch 10 person days for Biodiversity capacity building sessions in Breede

Non-financial Ongoing Biodiversity capacity building

Q1 Planning for biodiversity capacity building. Analysing all 30 municipal IDPs/SDFs to determine which municipalities needs biodiversity support. Planning for biodiversity capacity building has taken place. Analysis of all 30 municipal IDPs/SDFs to determine which municipalities need biodiversity support completed.

Capacity (only 2 biodiversity officials). Time and Budget (have follow up engagements with all municipalities that received biodiversity capacity building, to check how they are faring and where we can possibly assist.). Timeframe to comment (Difficult to do proper planning as we usually receive the final IDPs and SDFs on short notice). Before we start with capacity building we need to analyse the IDPs and

Valley 5 person days on 6 Biodiversity capacity building workshops and 6 field training sessions for Bitou 5 person days for biodiversity capacity building in Central Karoo DM

SDFs to determine which municipalities need biodiversity support.

Local Government Planning and Environmental Sustainability

Assistance to municipalities with implementation of the Development Contributions Policy and Implementation of the provincial calculator.

Draft Guideline to be finalised Database on Municipal Policies and bylaws to be maintained Workshops for Municipalities on the guideline and calculator as needed one-one-one and in groups. Consideration of Model Municipal By-law Version 2.0 of Calculator

Non-financial Ongoing Assistance to municipalities with implementation of the Development Contributions Policy

Q1 Draft Guideline Workshops on Calculator V 1.0 - Draft Guideline Developed One-on-One workshops with Overstrand, Swellendam, Matzikama, Saldanha, Breede Valley: 13 May: Presented on the Development Contributions Guideline to the Second Stakeholders Workshop 20 May: Presented on the Development Contributions Guideline to Saldana Bay Municipality 21 May: Presented on the Development Contributions Guideline to Matzikama Municipality 22 May: Followed-up session on Development Contributions Guideline with Swellendam Municipality 23 May: Presented on the Development Contributions Guideline to the Southern Cape Development Forum 26-27 May: Presented on the Development Contributions Guideline to the Overstrand Municipality Presentation to South Cape Development Forum. Finalisation of Guideline - The scope has been redefined to focus on integrated products for phase 2. Phase 2 Scope Developed and is awaiting SMS sign-off.

Revised LUPA and SPLUMA implementation timelines and need to align with regulations.CM: Revised scope for Phase Two

General capacity building, incl. Rolling out the SPLUMA & LUPA Municipal Support Programme. Environmental Management For all WC Municipalities

Ongoing capacity building in terms of environmental management. Roll-out of SPULMA & LUPA MSP

Non financial Ongoing General capacity building, incl. Rolling out the SPLUMA & LUPA Municipal Support Programme and Environmental Management

Q1 Capacity building as and when required. Roll-out of SPLUMA & LUPA MSP - General Capacity Building Strategy (incl. SPLUMA and LUPA Municipal Support Plan) developed. Facilitated/presented/participate in the following capacity building sessions: 18 June: Moderated a panel discussion on sustainable cities strategies & gave a presentation at the City Development Conference 24 June: Planning law reform & bylaw training to Langeberg Municipality 27 June: Presented on development facilitation at the Breede Valley Municipality’s Worcester Business Retention & Expansion Strategy workshop. Q2 Capacity building as and when required. Roll-out of SPLUMA & LUPA MSP - Facilitated/presented/participate in the following capacity building sessions: 11 August: Gave a presentation on the SPLUMA & LUPA law reform at the MinMay Tech meeting attended by all the Municipal Managers of the Western Cape.

None

Support in rolling out the RSEP/VPUU programme and promoting regional planning and planning-led budgeting to the benefit of municipalities. Focus on the five RSEP/VPUU municipalities: Saldanha Bay Swartland Drakenstein Breede Valley Theewaterskloof.

Coordinate the roll-out of the Regional Socio-Economic Programme and Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading Programme in five municipalities. Institutionalise the programme in province and obtain the input of line departments. Finalise agreements and funding flow.

Q1-Q4 2014-2015 and further roll-out over next four years

On-going Rolling out the RSEP/VPUU programme

Q1 Project Initiation - Project Initiation 50% Completed Q2 Project Initiation (continued) - Project Initiation at municipalities making good progress; cost benefit plan almost completed, municipal co-funding document completed, TCC held, Steercom held , various site visits and planning and community participation meetings completed. Good progress with all agreements – all levels are now in draft form at least.

Agreements being finalised Staffing is a challenge but a submission is underway to appoint staff.

Municipal Funding Sources training and support programme

One workshop to be held with all the municipalities as well as training workshops on at least 3 funding sources

2014/2015 Municipal Funding Sources training and support programme

None Municipal Funding Sources Directory document required extensive amendments which have now been affected.

Attendance at LGTAS Technical Steering Committee Meetings LGTAS Municipalities identified by DoLG: Kannaland Prince Albert Central Karoo DM Swellendam Witzenberg Langeberg Cederberg Matzikama

Oudtshoorn and Overberg LGTAS are currently on hold; Kannaland: A Financial Strategy has been adopted and the Water feasibility study is completed. Swellendam: a meeting was held on 19 February with all the sector departments involved. The municipality is progressing well with the implementation of the projects. Prince Albert: An assessment was conducted in November 2013. Central Karoo: A Municipal Assessment was conducted during September 2013. The assessment is finished and an action plan is being drafted and will be presented to the municipality during March 2014. Witzenberg - the latest addition to the LGTAS. DEADP to assist the municipality with GIS support and PT to assist with the tariff modelling. Langeberg: although this municipality do not have recovery issues they requested assistance to make them more cost effective and better in terms of service delivery. Cederberg: although this municipality is not in trouble they will now form part of the LGTAS municipalities to move them from better to great Matzikama – this municipality has no Municipal Manager at the moment. A letter was written to the Heads of Department for the support they will be receiving.

Non-financial 2014/2015 Attendance at LGTAS Technical Steering Committee Meetings

Attendance at LGTAS Technical Steering Committee Meetings and provision and coordination of support as required. One Steering Committee Meeting attended in Worcester on 22 September 2014.

None

Human Settlement Plans Financial Support: Cederberg (C) Saldanha Bay (SB) Swartland (SW) Witzenberg (W) Non-financial Support: Cederberg Swartland

Only financial support provided; therefore; action taken once invoices are submitted as set out in the service provider project plan.

R136 572 (C) R500 000? (SB) (Municipality might fund their own HSP) R121 980 (SW) R400 000 (W) Non-financial support for Cederberg and Swartland

2014/2015 Human Settlement Plans Financial Support:

Q1 BESP Working Group Meetings & Steering Committee Meetings twice a year - BESP Working Groups attended

Late submission of invoices impacting on time-frames; this challenge can be resolved by timeously reminding the consultant of deliverables and invoicing timeframes.

Spatial Development Frameworks Addendums to SDF: Swartland

Swartland: specialist studies

Non-financial 2014/2015

Q1 Vacant land study completed for Swartland - Vacant land study completed Q2 No task yet planned for this quarter for this project - Heritage Study (rural) (Swartland Specialist Study) completed. R320 238.00 paid to CK Rumboll: Swartland

Reliant on consultants to deliver product on specified time; Steering Committee used as a mechanism to ensure

Technical and professional support in order to complete SDF: West Coast DM Oudtshoorn (as part of SDF Drafting Steering Committee) Knysna (as part of Steering Committee) Central Karoo DM (as part of SDF Drafting Steering Committee) Assistance in promulgation of SDF: Eden DM

West Coast is complete Oudtshoorn and Knysna : Attend Steering Committee Meetings and comment on Draft Reports Central Karoo SDF is complete Project not run by DEA&DP. Only assistance provided.

Project not run by DEA&DP: May only commence in 2015

for this Heritage Study in Swartland.

consultant abides to specified time-frames in the project plan.

Growth Options Investigations Mossel Bay or Witzenberg

Growth Options Investigations

Ongoing The Infrastructure Growth Plans are driven by DoLG, and the timeframes thus depend on DoLG

Growth Options Investigations Provide assistance as required.

Assistance provided.

Initiate and compile Provincial Regional Spatial Development Frameworks in terms of LUPA and in alignment to the PSDF: Cape Town Metro Functional Region (CM) Saldanha Bay/ Vredenburg Functional Region (SV) Mossel Bay/George Functional Region (MG)

Same as Cape Town City Regional Plan: Approval for undertaking project Initiation of procurement process Appointment of Consultant

2014/2015 to 2016/2017

Initiate and compile Provincial Regional Spatial Development Frameworks in terms of LUPA

Q1 Conceptualising project - Conceptualising undertaken. Drafted business case. Q2 Supply chain processes - The tender: Advertised 12 September 2014 and will be closing on 10 October 2014 @ 11:H00. Compulsory Briefing Session held 23 September Southern Cape Regional Plan Business Case and Needs Analysis approved.

Limited support from Supply Chain regarding the procurement processes; Supply Chain should provide SOPs with regards to processes.

Support provided with the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP) All nodes currently underway: City of Cape Town: Ward 29 (Atlantis/Mamre/Pella) Matzikama: Ebenhaezer Theewaterskloof: Villiersdorp Witzenberg: Ceres & Prince Alfred Hamlet Swartland: Malmesbury Swellendam:Suurbraak Oudtshoorn: Dysselsdorp Central Karoo: Murraysburg, Leeu Gamka & Merweville Confirmed nodes identified for next year: Cape Agulhas:Struisbaai Bitou: New Horizons Knysna: Knysna Ward 2 & 6 Cederberg: Elandsbaai Laingsburg: Matjiesfontein Facilitate Infrastructure Development Workstream as

Assistance is provided on an ongoing basis by providing technical input on a monthly basis.

T BD Q1 Attend Integrated Steering Committee Meetings Support provided with the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP)

Q1 Attend Integrated Steering Committee Meetings – Meetings were attended

None

part of the Central Karoo CRDP: Central Karoo DM Beaufort West Prince Albert Laingsburg

Hosting a Western Cape Sustainability Summit.

Appointment of service provider Send out invitations to Summit Registration of delegates Hosting of Summit Summit Report

R650 000

May 2014 – March 2015

Western Cape Sustainability Summit.

Q1 Drafting of submissions, ToR & Needs Analysis - Submissions, ToR and Needs Analysis were drafted. Q2 Procurement & appointment process - Procurement strategy was approved by Bid Committee, bid was advertised with closing date 26 September. Briefing session was held with bidders.

None

Sustainability Guideline developed for municipal decision making.

Invite relevant directorates to be part of development of guideline document Compile draft guideline Distribute draft document to relevant directorates, SALGA, etc. Finalise guideline document

R80 000

May - December 2014

Sustainability Guideline developed for municipal decision making.

Q1 First stakeholder meeting -- First stakeholder meeting was held. Q2 Compile first draft - Commenced with compiling of first draft of guideline. More stakeholder engagements took place.

None

Investigation into the Feasibility of implementing integrated Sustainable Settlement principles for sites in two municipalities: Swartland Municipality Mossel Bay Municipality

Appointment of consultant Inception report Geographic analysis report for both municipalities Review report of green infrastructure options for the identified sites Two concept plans for sustainable settlements, one for each identified site Cost-benefit and risk-benefit analysis for implementation and operation of proposed concept plans Financial analysis – alternative financial models

R2 177 000

April 2014 – March 2015

Investigation into the Feasibility of implementing integrated Sustainable Settlement principles for sites in two municipalities

Q1 Drafting of submissions, ToR, Needs Analysis, Bid Committee, Advertising, Briefing session for potential bidders - Submissions, ToR and Needs Analysis were drafted, proposal served before Bid Committee, bid was advertised, Briefing session for potential bidders took place. Q2 Appointment of consultants, inception report - Bid Evaluation Committee evaluated all bids received and HOD appointed consultant during September, subject to two week waiting period for losing bidders to query appointment. Queries were received and will now be addressed.

Some delays were experienced. Timeline was adjusted

2.2.2. North West Five Year Review

ORGANIZATION:- NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF RURAL, ENVIRONMENT AND AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

THEMATIC AREAS PROGRAMME PROGRAMME/PROJECT REPORT





START END

Waste Management Waste Management Keep North West Towns clean project

21,270,000 2013 2014 Keep North West Towns clean project

2236 jobs created.

Improvement of the cleanliness of the towns and villages.

Improved waste management

Continuous illegal

dumping

Ms. Lebo Diale 018 389 5323

42 539 200

2014 2015 Keep North West Towns clean project

The project created 2417 jobs in 18 Local Municipalities.

Improvement of the cleanliness of the towns and villages.

Improved waste management.

Continuous illegal

dumping

Keep Mahikeng clean 550,000 20013 2015 Keep Mahikeng Clean 50 jobs created

Improvement of Mahikeng cleanliness.

Continuous illegal dumping

1 500 000 Dec 2013 Jan 2015 Keep Mahikeng Clean Q1- A total of 50 jobs created. Successful

monitoring of illegal dumps. A total of three

Cleaning campaigns conducted.

Continuous illegal dumping

Site identification in

Q2-Daily waste picking and Monitoring of

illegal dumps, 36 households reached on door

to door campaign.

Q3- 48 jobs maintained, Illegal waste dumps

monitored daily.

Site identification in progress for Mahikeng

Buy Back Centre.

300 Dustbins were distributed as part of

Premier’s Setsokotsane Programme.

Mahikeng for Buy Back Centre is pending. Urgent meeting will be convened with affected parties to finalise site location.


NW Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations’ Maintenance and Data Management project to take place in the following municipalities:

City of Matlosana

– Wards (2, 33,

11)

Mahikeng – ward

(8)

Rustenburg –

ward (6)

Madibeng – ward

(21)

6 800 000 Continuous ( 3 years per service provider)

Provincial Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations’ Maintenance and Data Management

Continuous Data recovery

Validated quarterly data

Sharing of the data with various stakeholders including municipalities.

Only 5 stations are currently operating instead of 07.

Ms. Portia Krisjan 018 389 5995

NW Passive Air Sampling project to take place in the Following Municipalities:

Madibeng – ward

(25)

Vryburg – ward

(7)

Taung - ward

(15)

Ganyesa –ward

(4)

Tosca –ward (2)

Morokweng –

ward (9)

Ottoshoop –

ward (4)

148 000 1 April 2014 31 March 2015

Provincial Passive Air Sampling Passive air quality data recorded. None

.

Revision of North West Air Quality Management Plan

877 000 Dec 2015 June 2015 Reviewed North West Air Quality Management Plan.

Service Provider for the review of AQMP has been appointed.

Delays were experienced with procurement of service. Contract will be extended into 2015/16 financial year to complete project.

Ms. Portia Krisjan 018 389 5995

Climate Change Climate Change Climate Change Summit 2011

Operational Cost October 2011 Build up to the cop 17 climate change conference.

Climate change information was shared to a

large number of stakeholders.

None

NW Climate Change vulnerability and resilience assessment

GIZ funded Jan 2015 May 2015 NW Climate Change vulnerability and resilience assessment

Project is funded by GIZ through DEA.

External service provider appointed by DEA

and work commenced in January 2015.

No internal capacity and budget within NWREAD. Corrective measures: Donor funding obtained. Existing departmental staff to allocate 25 working days for completion of project.

Ms. Tharina Boshoff 018 389 5646

Biodiversity Management

Biodiversity Management NW Wildlife Management Strategy for Free Roaming Game on Communal and State Land

1 000 000 March 2015

Wildlife Management Strategy for

Free Roaming Game on

Communal and State Land

Q1-Concept document and TOR developed and approved by HOD. Q2- Concept document submitted for internal development of the strategy Q3- Desktop research work and literature review ongoing.

None Mr. Jonathan Denga 018 389 5777

NW policy on

Damage Causing

Animals

500 000 March 2015 NW policy on Damage Causing

Animals

Q1- Concept document and TOR submitted for approval by HOD. Q2 & Q3- Desktop research work and literature review ongoing.

None Mr. Jonathan Denga 018 389 5777

North West Biodiversity Sector Plan

970 000 Dec 2015 Jul 2015 North West Biodiversity Plan Service provider has been appointed to

develop the BSP. Due to the delay in

appointment of service provider, the project

completion date is being shifted to July 2015.

SLA finalised in December 2014.


Management of Alien Invasive Plants in Vredefort Dome and Taung Skull

1 320 000 March 2012 March 2016 Management of Alien Invasive

Plants in Vredefort Dome and

Taung Skull

Q1- A total of 75 jobs created. A total of 1.5 ha

covered.

Training conducted: OHS and Vegetation ID

for 40 beneficiaries.

Q2- 74 jobs maintained 1,1 ha cleared of alien

vegetation

Anti Rhino poaching awareness done.

Q3- 73 jobs maintained.

2,5 previously worked on hactors treated.

None Ms. Lebogang Diale 018 389 5323

Restoration and development of the Taung Skull World Heritage Site

50 000 000 June 2013 March 2017

Restoration and development of the Taung Skull World Heritage Site

Q1- Geotech study was successfully

conducted and the results were presented to

the Project Team. There will be a delay in

implementing the Ablution facility at Thomeng

due to confirmation of Dolomite in the area.

State-law advisor to be engaged to close the matter on termination of IDT contract New tender adverts

Ms. Lebogang Diale 018 389 5323

Tenders were advertised and closed on the 19 June 2014. Q2- Contactor appointed and site handed over

to start work on 6 October 2014. Contractor

appointed. Site to be handed over on 30

September 2014. Contractor appointed. Site

to be handed over on 30 September 2014

Contactor appointed and site handed over to start work on 6 October 2014. Q3- Contractor on site. 5 jobs created by

project

Construction in progress. 10 jobs have been

created

Construction in process and progressing well.

30 jobs created. Contractor on site. 15 jobs

created

currently on hold.

Planning and Environmental Sustainability

Planning and Environmental Sustainability

Biodiversity Conservation Assessment 2009

R1 88 608. 2007 2009 Published NW Biodiversity Assessment

The biodiversity layer was integrated in to the

PSDF 2010, which is then integrated into

municipal SDFs. Thus all SDF that are have

integrated the PSDF have the BCA layer.


Publication of the NW

Environment Outlook

2008

R 1 453 500 2007 2009 Published NW Environment Outlook 2008

The NW Environment Outlook was published

in 2009

Development and publication of the NW Environment Outlook 2013

1 485 812

(R965 603 in 2014/15; R520 209 spent in 2013/14)

15 July 2013 31 Jan 2015

Published NW Environment Outlook 2013

MW Environment Outlook approved and

publications received.

None

Environmental Implementation Plan 2008-2014

R299 640 2008 2008 EIP gazetted in 2008 None

Environmental Implementation Plan 2014 - 2019

Operational costs Apr 2014 March 2015 Environmental Implementation Plan 2014 - 2019

Draft EIP in place Alignment had to be done with findings from the NW Environment Outlook 2013. Therefore drafting had to be delayed until finalisation of the NW Env Outlook 2013.

2.2.3. Eastern Cape Five Year Review

ORGANIZATION:- DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND TOURISM (EC)

THEMATIC AREAS


SUB-PROGRAME/

PROJECT




Waste Management

Training Programme

Training SAWIS (South African Waste and information Systems)

Approximately R87 000

Continuous Training of Municipal officials on implementation of SAWIS The following are covered:

Reporting on Waste Tonnages disposed into Landfill sites

Registration of the Hazardous Generators

Municipalities under OR Tambo and Chris Hani have been trained

Commitment from the municipalities especially the trained

Mziyanda Mkosana Tel: 043 605 7141 Cell 071 865 3922 Email: [email protected]

Attendance of the Provincial Forums

Attendance of the Provincial Municipal Infrastructure Forum (PMIF)


Quarterly Provide update on Waste Management issues and status quo Waste licence Applications e.g. Licensing of landfill sites.

Better coordination of Waste Management and Waste Licence applications within municipalities

Awareness

Tembela Mapukata Tel: 043605 7126 Cell:082 4584634 Email: [email protected]

Attendance of the Provincial Waste Management Forum (PMIF)


Quarterly Provide latest information on Waste Management Legislation and Provincial issues

Mandate of local municipalities with respect to waste management,

Assistance on certain processes and procedures e.g. licensing

• Better coordination of waste management within municipalities

• Awareness



DEA funded 2012/2013 2014/2015 Backlog licencing on waste management facilities that are not licenced

DEA funded the backlog licencing of waste management facilities that are not licenced. In 2012/13 Eleven (11) facilities were licenced and for 2014/15, 32 applications are being processed.

Lack of funding to support operationalization of landfill sites

Tembela Mapukata Tel: 043605 7126 Cell:082 4584634 Email: [email protected]

Environmental Impact Management

Capacity Building

Training Approximately R50 000

Continuous Improve skills and knowledge enhancement on EIM legislation.

Improve cooperative governance

Effective and efficient implementation of legislation

Improved environmental management in areas where training has been conducted

Insufficient budget (the Dept. resorted to holding training in internal boardrooms)

Poor attendance (attending other provincial structures where municipalities usually attend o raise awareness about the training sessions)

Siyabonga Gqalangile Tel: 043605 7094 Cell:0828186268 Email: [email protected]

Attendance of the Provincial Municipal Infrastructure

Regular presentation on a quarterly basis


Continuous Provide updated EIA applications status quo on service delivery projects

Awareness

Better coordination of EIA applications within municipalities

Limited time allocation (the matter was brought to the

Siyabonga Gqalangile Tel: 043605 7094 Cell:0828186268 Email:




Forum attention of the chairperson of the forum and time allocation has improved

[email protected]


Training Programme

Training of officials for National Atmospheric Emission Information System (NAEIS) Implementation

DEA funded Continuous Training of Municipal and Provincial officials by DEA on implementation of NAEIS

Officials able to use the National Atmospheric Emission Information System (NAEIS)

Delay in NAEIS implementation

Lyndon Mardon Tel: 043 605 7128 Cell: 083 500 4181 Email: [email protected]

Capacity Building for Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM) to handle the licensing function

Continuous To train officials on the job to be able to perform the licensing function

Officials are able to perform the licensing function

Delays in finalising the handing over of the licensing function, i.e. finalising the memorandum of understanding (MOU)


Development of Air Quality Management Plan

Development of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Air Quality Management Planning

Approximately R 500 000

2010 2010 To support municipality to fulfil the legislative mandate

Developed an Air Quality Management Plan for the municipality to implement

Delays in getting the feedback from the municipality in terms of implementing the AQMP


Development of Buffalo City Municipality Air Quality Management Planning


2011 2011 To support municipality to fulfil the legislative mandate

Developed an Air Quality Management Plan for the municipality to implement

Delays in getting the feedback from the municipality in terms of implementing the AQMP


Development of Provincial Air Quality Management Planning

R 752 982 2012 2013 To be able to know emissions coming from the whole province to be able to focus limited resources where they are mostly needed

Developed and Air Quality Management Plan for the Province

Delays in implementing the AQMP due to lack of resources


Climate Change

Planning tools Eastern Cape Climate Change Response Strategy (ECCCRS)


2009 2011 To be able to get the threats and opportunities that Climate Change issues presents to the Province and responds accordingly

Developed the Eastern Cape Climate Change Response Strategy

Delays in implementing the actions plans within the ECCCRS


Provincial forums

Provincial Disaster Management Advisory Forums

Quarterly To be able to educate about the Climate Change impacts which leads to disasters

An understanding to municipalities that Climate Change impacts cannot be avoided but need to plan in advance using the ECCCRS to prevent disasters

Lack of clear understanding of Climate Change impacts


Provincial forums

Let’s Respond Toolkit


2013 Continuously To support municipalities to incorporate Climate Change initiatives into their municipal planning processes

Municipalities are starting to realise that Climate Change impacts affect their planning

Leadership role that is required from municipalities to be able to lead the Climate Change projects within their municipalities










Reduction of Green House Gas

Vertical Integrated National Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA)


2013 Ongoing Energy saving in Government buildings Province made proposal to United Nations for Climate Change

Roll out of smart meters

Training of officials on energy efficiency

By-in from NMBM, Camdeboo LM and Chris Hani DM

Multi-stakeholder involvement


Informal brick study

R 400 000 2013 Ongoing To formalise informal brick makers while achieving a legal components and addressing issue of efficiency

Quantified the extend of the informal brick sector

Able to understand the legal, socio and technical limitations of the sector

Department is currently busy with a business case to try an effective and a long term solution through a strategy

By-in from other government departments

Budget


Coastal Management

Coastal Setback Lines

Developing Coastal Setback Lines for the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality


2010 2015 Delineation of Coastal Setback lines for the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s coastal areas.

To date, the draft Coastal Setback Lines have

been completed.

A Public Participation Process and the report thereof has been completed.

Funding commitment for

completing the process

Mr. Godfrey Murrel

Tel:

Cell: 079 490 0583

Email: [email protected]

Estuary Management Plans

Developing the Estuary Management Plan for the Nahoon Estuary in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality


2012 2015 Development of the Estuary Management Plan for the Nahoon Estuary.

Draft report has been completed Service Provider not

delivering according to the

ToR

Government Printing Works not attending to provincial needs as urgently as they should

Mr. Sandiso Zide

Tel: 043 605 7256

Cell: 073 463 2999


Provincial Coastal Management Programme (PCMP)

Development of the PCMP

R291 000.00 2012 2013 Development of the PCMP which will be used as a policy document for the management of the coastal area in the Province.

Project completed and the PCMP is currently in the implementation phase.

Inconsistent attendance of some coastal municipalities

Mr. Sandiso Zide

Tel: 043 605 7256

Cell: 073 463 2999



Additional land under conservation – (gazetting Municipal Nature Reserves as formal protected areas in terms of NEM: Protected Areas Act

Fencing of Matatiele Nature Reserve Creation of job opportunities in the Matatiele Local Municipality

R4, 2m

Continuous as it is part of the Maloti Drakensberg Transfrontier Programme

Expansion of the conservation estate contributing to the International Target

Fencing of the reserve Proclamation of the reserve in terms of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act

Limited financial resources

Phumla Mzazi-Geja Tel: 043 605 7033 Email: [email protected]

Fencing of Mhlontlo Nature Reserve

R4,2m 2011 ongoing Fencing of Nature Reserve for the conservation of Natural Resources around Tsitsa Falls Creation of Job opportunities

The Reserve has been fenced and natural resources are protected

Lack of cooperation between the funder and the implementer. Lack of submissions of progress & financial reports


Alien species eradication

Eradication of Lapesi in the Chris Hani District Municipality

R3m 2009 2010 Clearing of hectares of land Creation of Job opportunities

Hectares of land had been cleared Continuous and consistent funding for the sustainability the project


Ecosystem Restoration or

Thicket Restoration in

R1m 2009 2010 Re-planting of Spekboom in 3 communities in the Ngushwa Local

Hectares of land planted with spekboom Lack of funding Phumla Mzazi-Geja Tel: 043 605 7033









Rehabilitation Ngqushwa Local Municipality

Municipality Creation of Job opportunities


Wetlands rehabilitation in Ngquza Local Municipality

R1m 2013 ongoing Rehabilitation of wetland, construction of vulture viewing deck and renovation of Msikaba Campsite

Campsite fully renovated, viewing deck construction completed

Local disputes

Sourcing of material for the construction of viewing deck

Lack of funding


Local Government Planning and Environmental Sustainability

Reviewing of IDPs

Reviewing of municipality planning documents


Continuous ongoing Review of 45 municipalities IDPs for the environment content

45 Municipalities IDPs reviewed at a District and Provincial IDP Review Sessions

Lack of funding and dedicated departmental support personnel for municipalities

Briant Noncembu Tel: 043 7074013 Email: [email protected]

Compliance and Enforcement

EMI Protocols & Designation

Signing of EMI Municipality Protocols and Designation of Officials


2013 ongoing To sign EMI Protocols with Municipalities to enable designated officials to enforce NEMA and SEMAs

Protocol has been signed with Nelson Mandela Metro, Chris Hani District and Ndlambe Municipality. Three municipality officials designated

Lack of dedicated budget for the training of municipalities officials as EMIs Non response from other municipalities regarding the signing of the Protocol

Div de Villiers Tel: 043 605 7045 Email: div.de [email protected]

3. CONCLUSION

The Local Government Support programmes within the sector were designed to provide support to municipalities in performing their environmental functions or enhance municipal performance. It is

clear that there are headways made in support of municipalities and from different institutions within the sector but the challenges has been that initial Local Government support programmes and

initiatives within the sector were conducted in an ad-hoc manner and after the 2009 Local Government Indaba on Environment, some guidelines in terms of what need to be addressed within the

municipalities were drafted in form of the Local Government Indaba Outcome statement. Even though the outcome statement provided some guide line in terms of the support required I the

municipalities within different environment themes no concrete baseline, objectives and clear targets were established to guide the conceptualization, planning and implementation of different Local

Government support initiatives from the sector.

The lack of concrete baseline, objectives and clear targets meant the monitoring and evaluation of the Local Government support programmes or initiatives cannot be done and recording of the

success or failure couldn’t be documented or recorded. This was established during the current review and this review will also assist in establishing the baseline and linked to the objectives already

identified in the Local Government support strategy adopted in February 2013 it will assist in the monitoring and evaluation of the Local Government Support Programmes and Initiatives going

forward.





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