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ILEMBE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

PROFILE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 31. INTRODUCTION 41.1 Overview 41.2 Municipalities within the District 61.3 Political and Administrative Leadership and Seat of District 61.4 Political Representation 62. SERVICE DELIVERY 82.1 Household Infrastructure 82.2 Sanitation 82.3 Water 82.4 Electricity 92.5 Refuse Removal 92.6 Service Provider 93. AUDIT OPINIONS 94. STATE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSESSMENT 104.1 Overview of findings on assessment in the Municipality 104.1.1 Governance 104.1.2 Financial Management and Viability 114.1.3 Service Delivery 115. INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIES IN TERMS OF THE MUNICIPAL

TURN-AROUND STRATEGY11

6. MIG PROJECTS 127. VULNERABILITY CLASSIFICATION 15

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

iLembe is the smallest of the ten district councils in KwaZulu-Natal, extending north of eThekwini Municipality along the east coast. The northern areas of Ndwedwe, the central corridor of Mandeni and KwaDukuza Municipality are the commercial farming hubs of the district. Areas of urbanisation in the district comprise KwaDukuza / Stanger, Mandeni, the Dolphin Cost and Nkwazi. There are informal settlements with limited facilities or infrastructural services on the periphery of the developed areas and within the towns.

With almost half the total workforce unemployed and approximately three-quarters of households receiving a monthly income below R1 600, poverty in the district is severe. The provision of basic infrastructure is hampered by topographical restraints, low densities and low affordability levels, particularly in rural and traditional areas. Service infrastructure needs upgrading and maintenance. Rural areas are severely affected by a lack of basic services and continued service delivery backlogs. Bulk water supply is a major constraint and is in urgent need of attention. Very few rural settlements have access to household electricity.

iLembe district has an average access to infrastructure amongst the districts in the province. An overview of household access to infrastructure in the district shows an improvement in access from 38% in 1996 to 52% in 2009.

All municipalities in iLembe district obtained have improved audit outcomes over time to achieve financially unqualified audit outcomes with findings.

iLembe District was not highlighted in the KwaZulu-Natal State of Local Government Assessment in any specific category as in the most serious category of classification of municipalities, but Maphumulo Local Municipality has been identified as one of the municipalities that recorded serious challenges in most of the focus areas.

In terms of its Municipal Turn-Around Strategy iLembe has prioritised improving maintenance and reservoirs, installing generators at water schemes, as well as attending to asset register, systems and processes.

Two of the four local municipalities in the iLembe District have been classified as in the category of most vulnerable by DCoG in terms of functionality, socio-economic profile and backlog status. This profile confirms that infrastructure prioritisation in iLembe District should focus on addressing water supply, as well as improving operations of water schemes and maintenance.

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Overview1

iLembe District Municipality is referred to as the ‘Jewel of the Zulu Kingdom’ because of its wealth of cultural resources. There is international and local recognition and interest in King Shaka and Zulu culture and history. iLembe is the smallest of the ten district councils in KwaZulu-Natal. It extends north of eThekwini Municipality along the east coast. The district begins about 75 km north of the metro boundary and stretches some 25 km beyond the mouth of the Tugela River. The western boundary of iLembe runs roughly parallel to the coastline at an average distance of about 45 km from the coast.

The northern areas of Ndwedwe, the central corridor of Mandeni and KwaDukuza Municipality are the commercial farming hubs of the district. These commercial areas (31% of the land) are mainly under privately owned sugar cane. Areas of urbanisation in the district comprise KwaDukuza / Stanger, Mandeni, the Dolphin Cost and Nkwazi. Land uses are typically urban mixed uses with high levels of infrastructural and service development and an adequate provision of social facilities and services to support the residents. Industrial development is concentrated in KwaDukuza, Isithebe andDarnall.

There are informal settlements with limited facilities or infrastructural services on the periphery of the developed areas and within the towns.

The existence of village centres such as Maphumulo and Ndwedwe in the west and Nyoni and Mbizimbelwa in the north depend on social services, a welfare office or a similar state service. Wholesale commercial activities have developed and the villages have emerged as supply centres and transportation hubs to the remote rural areas the district. iLembe offers easy access to the province’s other major attractions, such as game reserves, the St Lucia World Heritage Site, the Drakensberg Mountains, the battle fields and the city of Durban.

The increased focus on tourism has resulted in a substantial increase in coastal developments. The sub-tropical climate positions the area as an all-year-round holiday destination and the warm Indian Ocean provides comfortable swimming at any time of the year. Other significant competitive advantages that iLembe District offers include strong cultural and historical links to India, the United Kingdom and Mauritius; its location between the ports of Durban and Richards Bay; excellent transport infrastructure; the beautiful coastline and beaches; and the quality of its environmental control. The main urban and economic settlements are located along the R102 and north-south rail linkage, in particular at the intersection of the R102 with the R614 and

1 Source: Gaffney’s, November 2009: Local Government in South Africa 2009 – 2011, Official Yearbook: p 752 - 753

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R74. This includes the development of Tongaat (located outside the district) in the south, Groutville, Stanger, Darnall and Mandeni / Isithebe in the north.

Rural settlements are emerging in the areas to the west of the commercial agricultural enterprises. There are low density rural settlements in the inaccessible areas of the west.

A high proportion of the population is under the age of 34, with 49% being younger than 19. This poses challenges in relation to future education, health, recreation and other social services. The combination of population migration away from rural to urban areas and the direct impact of HIV/AIDS accounts for the negative population growth in two of the local areas. At approximately 10% and 12% respectively, the levels of illiteracy in Mandeni and KwaDukuza are relatively low. Illiteracy in Maphumulo and Ndwedwe are higher at approximately 21% and 24% respectively. There is thus a great need for adult education facilities and programmes. In addition, access for school leavers to tertiary education is limited. The low levels of education will be a major constraint to future economic development.

Unemployment in the region as a whole stands at 48% – considerably higher than the national average of 36%. With almost half the total workforce unemployed and approximately three-quarters of households receiving a monthly income below R1 600, poverty in the district is severe. The major sectors of employment in the district aremanufacturing (35.5%), community service (18.4%), agriculture (13.9%) and wholesale / retail (10.8%). A number of well established industries operate in the district, specifically in the clothing and textile sector. iLembe has sugar and paper mills, and a variety of light industries has also developed.

The provision of basic infrastructure is hampered by topographical restraints, low densities and low affordability levels, particularly in rural and traditional areas. Service infrastructure needs upgrading and maintenance. Rural areas are severely affected by a lack of basic services and continued service delivery backlogs. Bulk water supply is a major constraint and is in urgent need of attention. Some 38% of the population still obtain water from rivers and streams and rural areas either have no sanitation or rely on pit latrines. Very few rural settlements have access to household electricity. Electricity provision at schools and health facilities is especially critical. Refuse removal is limited to urban areas. Dumping of refuse has become a problem, particularly in denser ruralsettlements. Social facilities are generally inadequate, especially in rural areas. Housing in the rural areas consists largely of traditional rural dwellings. Urban centres are characterised by the private residential developments of the well developed Dolphin Coast that cater for the wealthy. Surrounding low-cost housing and informal settlements have proliferated as job seekers flock to the district. Significant progress has been made in the delivery of housing to the poor in Mandeni and KwaDukuza municipal areas but limited progress has been made in Ndwedwe and Maphumulo where dispersed settlement patterns pose a challenge to housing delivery.

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1.2 Municipalities within the iLembe District

The details of the four local municipalities within the District is tabled below:

Table 1: Statistics of the iLembe District and Local Municipalities

Municipalities within the District

Area (km²)in 2009

Area (km2) after 2011Local Govt Elections

& % changePopulation No. of

HouseholdsPoverty Rate

iLembe District Municipal 3,269.26 3,269.26 - 534,766 126,078 79.00%

KwaDukuza Local Municipality 670.43 734.98 9.63% 164,072 45,033 43.04%

Mandeni Local Municipality 545.48 545.48 - 124,197 34,123 45.40%

Maphumulo Local Municipality 895.91 895.91 - 110,514 20,182 75.59%

Ndwedwe Local Municipality 1,157.44 1,092.89 -5.58% 135,984 26,740 66.59%

1.3 Political and Administrative Leadership and Seat of District2

Political Leadership: Executive Mayor: Mr S W MdabeAdministrative Leadership: Municipal Manager: Mr M D Newton

The head office of the District is located in KwaDukuza.

1.4 Political representation3

Leading Parties in the Elections

Local Government Elections 2006 Provincial Elections 2009 National Elections 2009Party Party Votes and

%Ward Votes and %

Councillor Seats Party Votes and % Party Votes and %Party Seats %

1st ANC 65,271 53.1%

64,100 52.1%

ANC 15 51.7%

IFP 141,186

70.7%

ANC 143,639

71.1%

2nd IFP 46,247 37.7%

46,696 37.9%

IFP 12 41.4%

ANC 41,139 20.6%

IFP 38,035 18.8%

3rd DA 7,111 5.8% 7,102 5.8% DA 2 6.9% DA 11,194 5.6% DA 13,052 6.5%4th MF 725 0.6% 575 0.5% COPE 1,870 0.9% COPE 2,045 1.0%

Other 3,471 2.8% 4,593 3.7% Other Other 4,201 2.1% Other 5,231 2.6%Totals 122,8

25100% 123,06

6100% Totals 29 100% 199,59

0100% 202,0

02100%

2 Source: Ilembe DM, August 20113 UPDATE Aug’09: DC40 seats - ANC(50%) 6 seats, IFP(42%) 5 seats, DA(8%) 1 seat, Total 12 DC40 seats

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Figure 1: 2011 Local Government Election results and seat allocations:

The ANC is the leading party in terms of proportional DC40 Seats in iLembe, with 8 seats of 12 seats.

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2. SERVICE DELIVERY4

2.1 iLembe District Municipality Household Infrastructure

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Source: IHS Global Insight Regional eXplorer version 574

iLembe district has an average access to infrastructure amongst the districts in the province. An overview of household access to infrastructure in the district shows an improvement in access from 38% in 1996 to 52% in 2009.

2.2 Sanitation

With regard to access to sanitation, the district municipality’s household access to hygienic toilets has gone up from 34% in 1996 to 50% in 2009. The improvement in access to sanitation in general in the Municipality is mainly due to the increase in the use of pit latrines with ventilation which was around 30% in 2009.

2.3 Water

Access to piped water above RDP level increased from 36% to 58% from 1996 to 2009. Similarly, there has been a slight increase as well in access to piped water below RDP level. About 25% of the households do not have access to piped clean water at all.

4 Sources: IHS Global Insight Regional eXplorer version 574 and Municipal Demarcation Board, 2008: National Report on Local Government Capacity, District and Local Municipalities, MDB Capacity Assessment, 2007/2008.

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2.4 Electricity

The increase in electricity connections is the biggest infrastructure achievement in the municipality. In 1996, household access to electricity connections was at a lower level of 40%. Access has, however, increased over the years by almost 40% reaching 78% by 2009.

2.5 Refuse removal

Access to formal refuse removal service increased from 23% in 1996 to 30% in 2009 in the District Municipality. While this is the case, personal refuse removal went up over the years reaching 60% in 2009. The high levels of personal refuse removal must be taken in the context of low settlement densities, where on-site disposal or backyard burning of waste is sometimes appropriate.

2.6 Service provider

iLembe district does not have authority and does not perform the electricity reticulation function. The district, however, has authority and performs potable water and sanitation functions. The district has no authority and is not performing the refuse removal, refuse dumps and solid waste disposal function.

3. AUDIT OPINIONS

Table 3: Audit Opinions of the District and Local Municipalities

Municipality Audit Opinion 2005/6

Audit Opinion 2006/7




iLembe DM Financially unqualified with other matters

Qualified Qualified Financially unqualified with findings

Financially unqualified with findings

Mandeni LM Qualified Qualified Financially unqualified with other matters



KwaDukuza LM

Financially unqualified with other matters





Maphumulo LM


Qualified Qualified Financially unqualified with findings


Ndwedwe LM Financially unqualified with other

Financially unqualified with other

Financially unqualified with other



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matters matters mattersSource: Auditor-General 2009 and 2011, see. www.agsa.co.za

KwaDukuza and Ndwedwe local municipalities secured financially unqualified audit outcomes from 2005/6 to 2009/10 in succession. In the five financial years starting from 2005/6 to 2009/10 iLembe district, Mandeni and Maphumulo each obtained qualified audit results twice.

4. STATE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSESSMENT

4.1 Overview of findings on assessment in the municipality

iLembe District was not highlighted in any specific category as in the most serious category of classification of municipalities. Three of the local municipalities (Maphumulo, Ndwedwe, KwaDukuza) have been identified as facing serious challenges. These challenges are discussed in more detail below.

Maphumulo Local Municipality has been identified in the KwaZulu-Natal State of Local Government Assessment as one of 19 municipalities that recorded serious challenges in most of the focus areas and should therefore be prioritised for immediate intervention.

4.1.1 Governance

Maphumulo Local Municipality is one of 17 municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal affected by political instability. The Provincial Report lists a number of causes of political instability including: the lack of understanding and adherence to the roles and responsibilities of political office bearers, interference in council matters from the regional and provincial political structures, a lack of deliberations on matters in council, domination of some councils by politically powerful administrations, power struggles between political office bearers from same party and a lack of communication and public participation frameworks creates environment for uncoordinated interaction with community.

Ndwedwe Local Municipality is among the nine municipalities in KZN that require immediate support to improve their public participation processes. Some of the challenges that the identified municipalities are facing include: lack of stakeholder consultation; no structured public participation framework; lack of delivery of services; Ward Committees being political rather than service delivery oriented; and there is a need to clarify roles and functions of CDWs.

Ndwedwe Local Municipality is one of 24 councils that do not seem to perform any oversight function and should be supported to implement the oversight role. The Provincial Report states that the lack of Councillor Oversight has emerged as the single most contributing factor to poor governance and service delivery. A large number of Councillors appear not to appreciate the nature and importance of their oversight role and the administration seem to ignore the need for oversight due to the administrative and accountability implications it will have for them. 4.1.2 Financial Management and Viability

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Maphumulo Local Municipality is also one of 30 municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal that are facing serious financial management challenges. The Provincial Report lists some of these concerns, including: poor financial planning, inadequately skilled staff appointed, lack of proper financial controls, poor financial competencies of elected representatives, and unemployment and poverty had a negative effect on credit control and income. There is also a general perception that councils are not transparent when it comes to financial policies and activities and that the reason for this is to hide their corrupt practices from the public.

4.1.3 Service Delivery

KwaDukuza municipality is one of three local municipalities that have serious challenges in labour relations.

5. INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIES OF THE MUNICIPAL TURN-AROUND STRATEGY

The iLembe District Municipality identified a number of priorities on aged infrastructure in the ILembe Turn-Around Strategy. The strategy is based on improving maintenance and reservoirs, installing generators at water schemes, as well as attending to asset register, systems and processes.

Table 4: Infrastructure delivery in terms of the MTAS

Water Service Interruption Maintenance

Generators at water schemes

Asset Register Systems & Processes

Challenges Improve water supply

Finalise maintenance plan

Install generators at other schemes

Update Asset Register

Upgrade telemetry system

Municipal Actions

Replacement of CBD Mains where required, reactive maintenance of reservoirs, minimizing interruptions to water supply, leak detections,

Secure generator at Sander Street

Procure other generators for waterworks

Secure funding needs (R1.5

Appoint service provider to do asset registry

Secure funding

Update Telemetry system – KwaDukuza pahse 1, then extend programme to Mandeni

Prepare Security

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meter installations.

Approval of draft maintenance report and reservoir cleaning programme

million) to secure generators

Plan – install CCTV in phases

6. MIG PROJECTS5

Table 6: MIG projects

Municipality Project name MIG funds Actual expenditure in the 2010/11 financial year

Project status (Registered/design/tender/construction)

Project category (e.g. water, sanitation, PMU)

Mandeni LM Masomonco water Project R 7,179,543.00 R 45,006.84 Completed WaterMacambini Water Supply Phase 2 (AFA)

R 101,076,781.00 R 7,601,917.99 Construction WaterNdulinde Water Supply Scheme R 116,579,664.00 R 8,725,279.88 Construction WaterQuartz Daffodil Road Link (AFA2) MIS 160517, 173813 R 5,786,156.95 R 3,175.00 Completed Road & StormwaterHlomendlini Bus Route Phase 2 (AFA) MIS 175332, 191555 R 8,266,767.84 R 1,218,276.99 Construction Road & StormwaterTugela Mouth Roads Rehabilitation and Hard Surface (AFA) MIS 175333 R 8,850,157.08 R 698,455.92 Construction Road & StormwaterMasomonce Mini-Bus Route (AFA) MIS 202109 R 12,658,761.05 R 3,153,557.43 Design & Tender Road & StormwaterSundumbili Roads Phase 4 (AFA) MIS 193790 R 5,243,179.12 R 5,210,219.93 Construction Road & StormwaterSundumbili Roads Phase 5 (AFA) MIS 193791 R 7,086,085.38 R 7,084,544.23 Construction Road & StormwaterNyoni Taxi R 3,298,919.00 R 218,770.50 Registered Road & Stormwater

5 According to the June 2011 non-financial report on Municipal Infrastructure Grant, KwaZulu-Natal has not adopted the new format of reporting on MIG projects in that province. As a result, it becomes a challenge to track the implementation of MIG projects in that province.

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Route - Phase 1Ndwedwe LM

Ozwathini Water Supply Scheme (Gcwensa/ Mlamula) (AFA1) MIS 167753 R 34,306,188.00 R 411,323.97 Completed WaterOzwathini Gcwensa Phambela Water Scheme (AFA) MIS 192461 R 30,143,188.00 R 1,150,976.91 Completed WaterLuthuli CWSS Phase 2 (AFA) MIS 172015 R 4,788,596.00 R 2,309,617.91 Completed WaterOzwathini - Gcwensa / Nodwengu Water

R 31,078,364.00 R 7,549,142.39 Construction WaterNdwedwe Ward 16 VIP Sanitation

R 10,430,392.00 R 5,255,555.19 Construction SanitationKwaPhewa Access Road - Ward 15 R 2,086,010.00 R 489,200.15 Construction Road & StormwaterNjubanjuba Road R 2,257,188.60 R 2,038,113.68 Construction Road & StormwaterOkhalweni Road R 2,051,988.60 R 918,213.95 Construction Road & StormwaterBhekamafa Road R 1,744,190.88 R 620,840.86 Construction Road & StormwaterEsihlahleni Road (AFA) MIS 199205 R 2,403,110.88 R 2,105,952.99 Construction Road & StormwaterMahedeni Road R 7,337,917.80 R 2,484,998.66 Design & Tender Road & StormwaterSanguphe Road R 7,694,960.10 R 4,315,280.82 Design & Tender Road & StormwaterMavundla Road R 3,077,985.18 R 1,968,077.48 Registered Road & StormwaterMagwaba to Myongo Road R 3,180,584.04 R 2,343,000.52 Registered Road & StormwaterEhoqweni Road R 3,796,181.76 R 2,839,537.89 Construction Road & Stormwater

KwaDukuza LM

Refurbishment of Maurice Perry Road Sewer Pump Station (AFA1) MIS 165978 R 2,482,064.54 R 326,636.01 Completed SanitationSan Souchi - Bulwer Farm Water Extension (AFA) 195607 R 34,488,365.00 R 8,446,822.47 Completed WaterLindelani VIP Conversion Sanitation Project R 26,979,310.00 R 26,979,310.00 Construction SanitationKhuzwayo Bus Route R 2,000,000.01 R 1,771,157.38 Completed Road & Stormwater

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Hangoes Bus Route Phase 3 R 749,999.99 R 652,288.88 Completed Road & StormwaterDube Village Bus Route R 800,000.00 R 187,519.46 Design & Tender Road & StormwaterSakhumkhanya Bus Route Phase 3 R 2,000,000.01 R 247,628.81 Design & Tender Road & StormwaterEtete Phase 4 Community Hall R 950,000.00 R 950,000.00 Design & Tender

Multi purpose community halls

Nonoti Community Hall R 950,000.00 R 950,000.00 Design & Tender


Mgigimbe Community Hall R 950,000.00 R 407,634.44 Design & Tender


Dendethu Community Hall R 950,000.00 R 950,000.00 Design & Tender


Nonoti Main Road R 1,500,000.00 R 820,845.71 Design & Tender Road & StormwaterNtshaweni Priority 1 Bus Route (Phase 2 and 3) R 2,000,000.00 R 613,746.74 Design & Tender Road & StormwaterChief Albert Luthuli Bus Route R 1,265,000.00 R 286,460.63 Design & Tender Road & StormwaterSteve Biko Bus Route Phase 3 R 2,000,000.00 R 382,948.52 Design & Tender Road & StormwaterMnyundwini Bus Route R 1,000,000.00 R 200,287.46 Design & Tender Road & StormwaterMalende Bus Route Phase 2 R 1,303,000.00 R 287,713.26 Design & Tender Road & StormwaterSokiesimbone Bus Route Phase 3 R 1,800,000.00 R 373,421.54 Design & Tender Road & StormwaterNyathikazi Bus Route Phase 4 R 2,000,000.00 R 1,320,280.99 Design & Tender Road & StormwaterShakaville Wellness and Fitness Centre R 707,000.00 R 222,336.04 Design & Tender Local AmenitiesMbozamo (North exit) Bus Route R 1,140,000.00 R 295,542.48 Design & Tender Road & StormwaterNtshawini (Ward 15) Sports Field R 2,399,739.53 R 872,289.75 Registered Sport FacilityNyathikazi Sports Field R 83,886.47 R 83,886.47 Registered Sport FacilityEtete Bus Route R 1,000,000.00 R 147,572.72 Registered Road & Stormwater

Maphumulo LM Khatha Road R 4,108,360.50 R 870,779.06 Construction Road & Stormwater

Ntombazane Road R 1,295,701.20 R 312,676.57 Construction Road & StormwaterNkoneni / Mbusweni Road R 3,440,691.00 R 56,981.47 Construction Road & StormwaterGobuphahla Road (A2764) R 1,070,350.56 R 51,488.24 Construction Road & StormwaterIsihlwehlwe Road (A2766) R 1,445,181.19 R 697,076.27 Construction Road & StormwaterPhase 2 Maphumulo Town Internal

R 10,752,890.40 R 5,893,527.30 Construction Road & Stormwater

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roads, related Stormwater and Side WalksConstruction of Town Hall R 4,998,987.78 R 425,425.26 Registered


Street Lighting R 1,785,703.98 R 525,490.00 ConstructionStreet / Community Lighting

Construction of Sidewalks R 1,433,760.90 R 303,799.08 Construction SidewalksConstruction of Ablution Blocks in Town Centre R 1,116,411.02 R 110,887.93 Registered SanitationNtunjambili Roads R 15,705,900.01 R 4,676,035.00 Registered Road & StormwaterConstruction of Fundani Gravel Road R 7,602,167.04 R 280,079.84 Registered Road & StormwaterMbusweni Road R 6,055,006.26 R 185,513.15 Registered Road & StormwaterSamungu Road R 8,844,879.73 R 271,553.32 Registered Road & StormwaterPhase 2 - Construction of Sidewalks R 1,234,620.00 R 129,625.75 Registered SidewalksMambulu Road R 8,440,742.40 R 255,120.60 Registered Road & StormwaterEmnyameni Sports Complex R 15,988,498.86 R 246,810.00 Registered Sport FacilityTunnel Farming R 6,982,199.06 R 205,950.19 Registered Markets

Source: All MIG projects, June 2011

The June 2011 non-financial report on MIG states that iLembe district and its locals did not submit their June MIG reports. In the district of iLembe all local municipalities have MIG projects with roads and stormwater in dominance. However, in Maphumulo local municipality most projects have only been registered and as a result they are yet to advance to the construction stage.

7. VULNERABILITY CLASSIFICATION

The DCoG Municipal Spatial Classification System was designed to develop municipal profiles according to spatial location, based upon results from indicator sets on functionality, socio-economic profile and backlog status. Its purpose is to inform a differentiated approach to municipalities.

The four municipal classifications developed by DCoG are:

Class 1: Most vulnerable (57 local municipalities)Class 2: Second most vulnerable (58 local municipalities)Class 3: Second highest performing (58 local municipalities)Class 4: Highest performing (58 local municipalities)

The four local municipalities in the iLembe District can be classified as follow:

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Table 6: Vulnerability Classification

Local Municipality ClassificationKwaDukuza Highest performingMandeni Second most

vulnerableMaphumulo Most vulnerableNdwedwe Most vulnerable

From this table it is evident that two of the four local municipalities in the iLembe District fall into the most vulnerable category.

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