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Moving People and Goods in the Gamtoos Valley: a Revealing Case Study
MOVING PEOPLE AND GOODS IN THE GAMTOOS VALLEY: A REVEALING CASE STUDY van der Mescht, J. Department of Civil Engineering, Port Elizabeth Technikon, Private Bag X6011, Port Elizabeth, 6000 South Africa. Tel: +2741 5043550. Fax: +2741 5043491. E-mail: [email protected] ABSTRACT Primary transportation infrastructure in the Gamtoos Valley, a fertile agricultural district located to the west of Port Elizabeth, consists of a single-lane surfaced road namely Route 331, as well as a narrow gauge railway line. While the road pavement is in a poor condition due to lack of maintenance and extensive damage caused by an increasing number of heavy vehicles, the rail service is under-utilised and its future uncertain. The railway is used exclusively for the conveyance of export fruit via the Port Elizabeth harbour and is only operational for the duration of the citrus season that lasts from the beginning of April till the end of October. This paper reports on a preliminary investigation into the possibility of shifting passengers and freight from road to rail in order to relieve the pressure on the road system, to optimise the use of existing transportation facilities and to preserve and extend the working life of valuable road and rail assets. The logistics of hauling both imported and exported goods were analysed to establish what portion thereof could probably be moved by rail instead of by road. Other issues that were looked at included the offering of rail concessions to private companies, the introduction of a passenger service between Loerie and Patensie and the impact that current policies of the national rail operator, Spoornet, have on the provision of a satisfactory service to existing and potential rail clients. -
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa Report: Volume 2
VOLUME TWO Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa Report The report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission was presented to President Nelson Mandela on 29 October 1998. Archbishop Desmond Tutu Ms Hlengiwe Mkhize Chairperson Dr Alex Boraine Mr Dumisa Ntsebeza Vice-Chairperson Ms Mary Burton Dr Wendy Orr Revd Bongani Finca Adv Denzil Potgieter Ms Sisi Khampepe Dr Fazel Randera Mr Richard Lyster Ms Yasmin Sooka Mr Wynand Malan* Ms Glenda Wildschut Dr Khoza Mgojo * Subject to minority position. See volume 5. Chief Executive Officer: Dr Biki Minyuku I CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 6 National Overview .......................................... 1 Special Investigation The Death of President Samora Machel ................................................ 488 Chapter 2 The State outside Special Investigation South Africa (1960-1990).......................... 42 Helderberg Crash ........................................... 497 Special Investigation Chemical and Biological Warfare........ 504 Chapter 3 The State inside South Africa (1960-1990).......................... 165 Special Investigation Appendix: State Security Forces: Directory Secret State Funding................................... 518 of Organisations and Structures........................ 313 Special Investigation Exhumations....................................................... 537 Chapter 4 The Liberation Movements from 1960 to 1990 ..................................................... 325 Special Investigation Appendix: Organisational structures and The Mandela United -
Eastern Cape Province
S T R E L I T Z I A 41 A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province Christina L. Bredenkamp Volume 3 Pretoria 2019 S T R E L I T Z I A 41 (2019) 1605 250–600 × 15 mm, apex acute to obtuse. Peduncle 600–1 300 mm high. Inflorescence densely flowered; pedicels 30–70 mm long, spreading and somewhat drooping. Perianth purplish blue to deep blue; segments 30–70 mm long, spreading and recurving; tube 10–19 mm long. Stamens with purple pollen. Flowering time Nov.–Feb. Well-drained, rich soil and on grassy slopes; Sub-Escarpment Grassland and Sub-Escarpment Savanna (Oribi Gorge District and Queenstown). praecox Willd. Blue lily; bloulelie, agapant (A); isicakathi (X); ubani (Z) Perennial herb, geophyte, 0.4–1.2 m high. Leaves bright green, evergreen, leathery or flaccid, 7–20 per individual plant, 200–700 × 15–55 mm, apex obtuse or acute. Inflorescence not densely flowered; pedicels 40–120 mm long. Peduncle 400–1 000 mm high. Perianth pale blue or occasionally greyish white; segments 30–70 mm long; tube 7–26 mm long. Stamens with yellow pollen. Flowering time Oct.–Apr. Moist, rich soil; Sub-Escarpment Grassland, Sub-Escarpment Savanna, Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, Albany Thicket, Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld (Kokstad District S to Port St Johns, King William’s Town, Kentani, Whiskey Creek River, East London and Humansdorp). BAKER, J.G. 1897. Alliaceae. Flora capensis 6: 402–408. DUNCAN, G. 1998. Kirstenbosch Gardening Series. Grow Agapanthus: A guide to the species, cultivation and propagation of the genus Agapanthus. National Botanical Institute, Kirsten- bosch, South Africa. -
Amathole District Municipality
AMATHOLE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY 2012 - 2017 INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN Amathole District Municipality IDP 2012-2017 – Version 1 of 5 Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENT The Executive Mayor’s Foreword 4 Municipal Manager’s Message 5 The Executive Summary 7 Report Outline 16 Chapter 1: The Vision 17 Vision, Mission and Core Values 17 List of Amathole District Priorities 18 Chapter 2: Demographic Profile of the District 31 A. Introduction 31 B. Demographic Profile 32 C. Economic Overview 38 D. Analysis of Trends in various sectors 40 Chapter 3: Status Quo Assessment 42 1 Local Economic Development 42 1.1 Economic Research 42 1.2 Enterprise Development 44 1.3 Cooperative Development 46 1.4 Tourism Development and Promotion 48 1.5 Film Industry 51 1.6 Agriculture Development 52 1.7 Heritage Development 54 1.8 Environmental Management 56 1.9 Expanded Public Works Program 64 2 Service Delivery and Infrastructure Investment 65 2.1 Water Services (Water & Sanitation) 65 2.2 Solid Waste 78 2.3 Transport 81 2.4 Electricity 2.5 Building Services Planning 89 2.6 Health and Protection Services 90 2.7 Land Reform, Spatial Planning and Human Settlements 99 3 Municipal Transformation and Institutional Development 112 3.1 Organizational and Establishment Plan 112 3.2 Personnel Administration 124 3.3 Labour Relations 124 3.4 Fleet Management 127 3.5 Employment Equity Plan 129 3.6 Human Resource Development 132 3.7 Information Communication Technology 134 4 Municipal Financial Viability and Management 136 4.1 Financial Management 136 4.2 Budgeting 137 4.3 Expenditure -
OR Tambo Eastern Cape Nodal Economic Profiling Project Business Trust and Dplg, 2007 OR Tambo Context
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Eastern Cape No Fee Schools 2010
EASTERN CAPE NO FEE SCHOOLS 2010 NATIONAL NAME OF SCHOOL SCHOOL PHASE ADDRESS OF SCHOOL EDUCATION QUINTILE LEARNER PER LEARNER EMIS DISTRICT 2010 NUMBERS ALLOCATION NUMBER 2010 2010 200300003 AMABELE SS SCHOOL SECONDARY SCHOOL DYOSINI LOCATION,NDABAKAZI,,4962 BUTTERWORTH 1 168 R 855 200300005 AMABHELENI JS SCHOOL COMBINED SCHOOL ,CANDU A/A,IDUTYWA,5000 DUTYWA 1 175 R 855 200400006 AMAMBALU JS SCHOOL COMBINED SCHOOL XORANA A/A,MQANDULI,,5080 MTHATA 1 401 R 855 200300717 AMAMBALU JS SCHOOL COMBINED SCHOOL AMAMBALU A/A,QOMBOLO,,4980 BUTTERWORTH 1 214 R 855 200300006 ANTA PJ SCHOOL COMBINED SCHOOL MSINTSANA LOC.,TEKO "C" A/A,KENTANI,4960 BUTTERWORTH 1 509 R 855 200500004 ANTIOCH JS SCHOOL COMBINED SCHOOL MANDILENI AA,PO BOX 337,MOUNT FRERE,5090 MT FRERE 1 303 R 855 200500006 AZARIEL JS SCHOOL COMBINED SCHOOL AZARIEL LOCATION,P.O BOX 238,MATATIELE,4730 MALUTI 1 512 R 855 200600021 B.A.MBAM JP SCHOOL PRIMARY SCHOOL ,BANKIES LOCATION,LADY FRERE,5410 LADY FRERE 1 130 R 855 200600022 B.B.MDLEDLE JS SCHOOL COMBINED SCHOOL ,ASKEATON LOC.,CALA,5410 COFIMVABA 1 416 R 855 200300007 B.SANDILE SP SCHOOL PRIMARY SCHOOL QOMBOLO A/A,KENTANI,,4980 BUTTERWORTH 1 212 R 855 RAMZI A/A,PRIVATE BAG 505,FLAGSTAFF 200500007 BABANE SP SCHOOL PRIMARY SCHOOL 4810,4810 LUSIKISIKI 1 386 R 855 200500008 BABHEKE SP SCHOOL PRIMARY SCHOOL BOMVINI A/A,LUSIKISIKI,,4820 LIBODE 1 130 R 855 200400008 BACELA JS SCHOOL COMBINED SCHOOL KWENXURA A/A,MQANDULI,,5070 MTHATA 1 510 R 855 200400009 BAFAZI JS SCHOOL COMBINED SCHOOL ,BAFAZI A/A,ELLIOTDALE,5070 DUTYWA 1 505 R 855 200500009 -
Lusikisiki Flagstaff and Port St Johns Sheriff Service Area
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Engcobo Education District
NTUBENI ER KWANDOYI BELEKENCE IVI GQILI SP OIR MO GAMAKHULU MTHOZELO MJ ANY DUMANENI JS 77 ANA LOWER KHOHLOPONG SP 2 GUNGQWANE MTHOZELOLITTLE FLOWER SS 2 GUNGQWANE JS KIMBERLY IT MFABANTU COKOMFENI JS U KNIGHTON P A R M P A DUMANENI S R396 C NOMZAMO JS K ELUXENI K U N A L A THETHO FARM Q N UN B E S N C CACAZWAYO L A A M U 11 00 O U W O LUXENI JS K I S RI U NOZITYANA VI C ER Q U G MAQANYENI B NGXABAXHA L A U M Maclear Maclear Clinic MAQANYENI JP B GQUKUNQA ETYANA N IT O D BUHLEBELIZWE JS U E MACLEAR HIGH MACHIBINI C Maclear Mobile O R S A P H M 6 ES O MACLEAR METHODIST P 6 E O LW K KRANCOLO S UMTHAWELANGA SS R O W MAGDALA FARM P MACLEAR KRANCOLO JS DITYANE W AS R G C B U K.K.NGQASE SP A A A IT Sonwabile Clinic B N Maclear Hospital Y K A M D SP OO MO R IR OI MACLEAR PUBLIC M Caba Clinic U IVI RIVI 33 DETYANA JS ZANOKANYO JP IT ER ER MANDITSHE JP CABA JS DIPHINI KOMKHULU SHUKUNXA MEREDITH FARM SHUKUNXA JS CABA NGQAKAQA LANGENI - B NCOTA FARM KwaNTABANKULU SP UPPER CULUNCA JS MABHOLOMBA MPESHENI MANDYIBA UPPER CULUNCA SS NGQAKAQENI JS ZWELIVUMILE SENIOR PRIMARY R E 66 I IT THAMBEKENI V N S I IT O R CHEBENCA P FARM S I A CULUNCA L O E O I E D O Z H MQOKOLWENI U N M I S U - KWEKWENI P N L N I R I NGQONGQWENI P S Z MAYNARD SIGIDI JS I U 1 6 L NKONKWENI JS S 1 6 R58 T B I E K ESIQUNGQWINI PJ T P LOWER SINXAKO S R M NGXOTO JS A R 44 A K O 9 U 9 L RAVENSFELL P S B T E E O I P H L O T N Mqokolweni Clinic MQOKOLWENI JS S I M R A E U G N TINTWA JS R U MQOKOLWENI N DEBEZA I C V I K MABHELENI LU E IE T U G R M UQ N SIQHUNGQWINI XA A MIDDELPOS FARM MQOKOLWENI -
Palaeontological Specialist Assessment: Combined Field-Based and Desktop Study PROPOSED KAREEDOUW-DIEPRIVIER 132 Kv TRANSMISSION
1 Palaeontological specialist assessment: combined field-based and desktop study PROPOSED KAREEDOUW-DIEPRIVIER 132 kV TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT, HUMANSDORP MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, EASTERN CAPE: REVISED ROUTE. John E. Almond PhD (Cantab.) Natura Viva cc, PO Box 12410 Mill Street, Cape Town 8010, RSA [email protected] August 2016 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Eskom are proposing to construct approximately 35 km of overhead 132 kV powerline from the Dieprivier Substation through to the Kou-Kamma Substation near Kareedouw in the Humansdorp District Municipality, Eastern Cape. The project also entails decommissioning of existing powerlines, the construction of a new substation at Dieprivier, the extension of the existing Kareedouw sub-station (Kou-Kamma) as well as the construction of new minor roads. The proposed development footprint on the southern and northern sides of the Langkloof is underlain by Palaeozoic bedrocks of the Table Mountain Group and Bokkeveld Group (Cape Supergroup). Three of the formations involved – the Late Ordovician Cederberg Formation as well as the Early Devonian Baviaanskloof and Gydo Formations – are known elsewhere within the Cape Fold Belt for their important records of marine and terrestrial fossils. However in the Humansdorp region the bedrocks have generally suffered high levels of tectonic deformation and chemical weathering, seriously compromising their fossil heritage. No fossil remains were observed during a one-day palaeontological field assessment, neither within the Palaeozoic bedrocks nor in the overlying Late Caenozoic superficial sediments (colluvium, alluvium, pedocretes, soil etc). On the basis of the current field assessment as well as the paucity of previous fossil records from the Humansdorp region it is concluded that the palaeontological sensitivity of the Palaeozoic bedrocks here is low due to high levels of tectonic deformation (e.g. -
(Covid Regulations Campaign Targeting Funerals) Summary Report January 2021
E N I Z S T I I N C S Stronger as one Y O T L I I D A R SOLIDARITY FUND SUPPORT OF THE CIVIL SOCIETY CAMPAIGN (COVID REGULATIONS CAMPAIGN TARGETING FUNERALS) SUMMARY REPORT JANUARY 2021 DESCRIPTION AMOUNT ALLOCATED AMOUNT SPENT Right to Care R1 266 757 R1 266 757 01 CITIZENS IN SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN MANDATE The Solidarity Fund was created on 23 March 2020 to respond to the COVID-19 crisis in South Africa. It is a platform for the general public, civil society and the public and private sector to contribute to the consolidated effort to fund various initiatives. The Citizens in Solidarity campaign (CIS), which is part of the overall communication campaign of the Fund, aims to lower the spread of COVID-19 through strengthening the Fund’s objectives of prevention, detection and care. Our message is to invite all South Africans to become Citizens in Solidarity. Being a Citizen in Solidarity is easy. The campaign is an opportunity for every South African to play their part in preventing the spread of the virus. The message is that a few simple changes in behaviour saves lives. And it is easy to do. “Wash your hands to protect your neighbours; wear a mask to protect your friends; keep a safe distance to protect your family; and just be kind.” A growing sense of fear, anxiety, mistrust and grief spread through communities as COVID-19 cases increased. The mandate of the CIS campaign is to leverage networks across key sectors of society to change simple personal behaviours that could significantly spread the rate of infection. -
Directory of Organisations and Resources for People with Disabilities in South Africa
DISABILITY ALL SORTS A DIRECTORY OF ORGANISATIONS AND RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA University of South Africa CONTENTS FOREWORD ADVOCACY — ALL DISABILITIES ADVOCACY — DISABILITY-SPECIFIC ACCOMMODATION (SUGGESTIONS FOR WORK AND EDUCATION) AIRLINES THAT ACCOMMODATE WHEELCHAIRS ARTS ASSISTANCE AND THERAPY DOGS ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR HIRE ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR PURCHASE ASSISTIVE DEVICES — MAIL ORDER ASSISTIVE DEVICES — REPAIRS ASSISTIVE DEVICES — RESOURCE AND INFORMATION CENTRE BACK SUPPORT BOOKS, DISABILITY GUIDES AND INFORMATION RESOURCES BRAILLE AND AUDIO PRODUCTION BREATHING SUPPORT BUILDING OF RAMPS BURSARIES CAREGIVERS AND NURSES CAREGIVERS AND NURSES — EASTERN CAPE CAREGIVERS AND NURSES — FREE STATE CAREGIVERS AND NURSES — GAUTENG CAREGIVERS AND NURSES — KWAZULU-NATAL CAREGIVERS AND NURSES — LIMPOPO CAREGIVERS AND NURSES — MPUMALANGA CAREGIVERS AND NURSES — NORTHERN CAPE CAREGIVERS AND NURSES — NORTH WEST CAREGIVERS AND NURSES — WESTERN CAPE CHARITY/GIFT SHOPS COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANISATIONS COMPENSATION FOR WORKPLACE INJURIES COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES CONVERSION OF VEHICLES COUNSELLING CRÈCHES DAY CARE CENTRES — EASTERN CAPE DAY CARE CENTRES — FREE STATE 1 DAY CARE CENTRES — GAUTENG DAY CARE CENTRES — KWAZULU-NATAL DAY CARE CENTRES — LIMPOPO DAY CARE CENTRES — MPUMALANGA DAY CARE CENTRES — WESTERN CAPE DISABILITY EQUITY CONSULTANTS DISABILITY MAGAZINES AND NEWSLETTERS DISABILITY MANAGEMENT DISABILITY SENSITISATION PROJECTS DISABILITY STUDIES DRIVING SCHOOLS E-LEARNING END-OF-LIFE DETERMINATION ENTREPRENEURIAL -
SODA May 2012.Pdf
State of the District Address by the Her Worship Executive Mayor of the Amathole District Municipality Councillor Nomasikizi Konza Honourable Speaker of Amathole District Council: Councillor Samkelo Janda The Chief Whip of Council: Councillor Sandla Mtintsilana The Chairperson of the Municipal Public Accounts Committee: Councillor Nanziwe Rulashe Esteemed members of the Mayoral Committee Councillors of Amathole District Municipal Council Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Aspire: Dr. Mbuyiseli Mkosana and the Chief Executive Offi cer: Phila Xuza Members of Amathole District Executive led by Municipal Manager: Chris Magwangqana Leadership from various political organisations Traditional Leaders Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen Ewe kakade lento yinto yalonto Sibona kamhlophe sithi bekumele Sitheth’engqondweni sithi bekufanele Xa bekungenjalo bekungayi kulunga Ngoko ke, Sotase! Kwaqal’ukulunga! These are the words of one of Amathole District sons of the soil, utata uSamuel Edward Krune Mqhayi, born in Alice in 1917, when he was lamenting on the sinking on the Mendi ship. A dark period in our history which then marked fateful moments of disasters for our nation as people lost their lives fi ghting a war that wasn’t theirs. Together with the University of Fort Hare and Umhlobo Wenene FM, our fi rst SEK Mqhayi Language Conference we held resolved that we must promote isiXhosa as a national language and establish both an Institute and a Literature Museum. This is why in our Communication Strategy there is strong emphasis on using community radio; and isiXhosa as the fi rst choice medium of talking to our people. This afternoon, manene nani manenekazi, when I look at the plight and state of our beloved District, I can’t help but liken the period that we are in as that of ukuzika kwenqanawe ethwele amathemba abantu bakuthi.