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2020/21 DRAFT ADM IDP pg. 1 A STORY OF AMATHOLE DISTRICT A place of opportunities whose sole focus is serving its communities. Siyakukhonza mhlali wase Amathole! A district named after intaba zeMathole, on the calves of the Drakensberg. Indawo apho ilanga xa liphuma likhanyisa likhazimle lixele ububele babemi balendawo. Apho kugquba ikhala (the aloe), as one of the most prominent indigenous flowers, kunye no mnga, umthi omfutshane nowomeleleyo, ofana nje nqwa, nomxhelo wabantu balapha. Apho umkhonto negqudu (the spear and knobkerrie) symbolise the liberation struggle and frontier wars of resistance fought throughout the district. As well as the peaceful state that we currently enjoy. Apho iimpondo zenkomo (bull's horns) symbolise strength, power, stability and fertility. Ze iinkomo nemfuyo, zibonisa ubutyebi, which is the all-time focal point of Xhosa existence. 2020/21 DRAFT ADM IDP pg. 2 2020/21 DRAFT ADM IDP pg. 3 FOREWORD BY THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR It is a fact that our democratically elected government has gone quite far in addressing the imbalances of the past. We can never forget our leaders who fiercely fought for the freedom we are enjoying today. Amongst the many that we hold in high esteem is Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu, the two great giants of our struggle. Following the tradition of the ideals of these stalwarts and other iconic leaders of our movement, we thank President Ramaphosa for his inspiring leadership in encouraging South African’s to cast their vote in the 6th National and Provincial Elections. During the official announcement of the Election Results, President Ramaphosa alluded to the fact that the people of South Africa are custodians of freedom and democracy. In the same breath, just as the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission thanked the South African for voting, we thank our communities for making that possible by coming from afar, crossing swollen rivers and climbing mountains, braving the weather elements to cast their ballots in support of their democratic exercise. “Nangamso”. Had the great stalwarts lived till today, they both would have smiled looking at the unity of the movement and how our people still have confidence in this great movement by renewing their mandate for the 6th Term of our democratic government. To honour them and the role they played in the liberation of the people of South Africa from the yoke of apartheid oppression, Amathole District Municipality’s 2019/20 IDP and Budget are reflective of the renewal that has been promised to our people on which we must deliver without fail. Paying tribute to the heroes of our struggle, President Ramaphosa, during his State of the Nation Address said: “We honour this son and this daughter of the African soil in a year of change, in a year of renewal, in a year of hope. We honour them not only in word but, more importantly, in direct action towards the achievement of their shared vision of a better society.” Indeed, Amathole District Municipality is on a trajectory to be a Smart District that will satisfy the needs of its inhabitants. The scourges of unemployment, inequality and poverty 2020/21 DRAFT ADM IDP pg. 4 in our communities will be fought with all the might at our disposal as we move towards the realization of an Amathole Smart District towards 2058: Building a Smart District and our Municipal Turnaround Strategy: “Bringing Amathole District Municipality Back To Its Former Glory” ideal. The Institutional Strategic Planning Session held in February 2019 provided Amathole District Municipality with an opportunity to focus on accelerating service delivery to our communities. Indeed, we cannot do it alone, thus the need to maintain strategic partnerships that we have forged with National and Provincial COGTA, National and Provincial Treasury, Municipal Infrastructure Support Agency (MISA) and GIZ GSPII. We are also making strides in establishment of new ones. As we approach the local government elections in 2021, we conducted a Mid-Term assessment during our Institutional Strategic Planning session and indeed, in order to ensure institutional stability is maintained at all costs, we need to continue with the political and administrative trajectory. Through the Public Participation platforms such as the 2019 IDP/Budget/PM Roadshows, we had an opportunity to engage with our communities and account on the mandate we have been given and align to the needs of our people. We pledge ourselves to continue to work with our people to leave no stone unturned in fulfilling our objectives by accelerating and doubling our efforts to bring about a better life for all our people. It is through this strategic document, that we will co-ordinate that work, taking into account the existing conditions and resources available for development. Due to the rural nature of the District, our Outcome-Based Approach in development indicators is biased towards ensuring that our planning strategically seeks to address the socio-economic challenges facing our communities, at the same time being mindful of our core mandate. We also reaffirmed the role of our Development Agency, ASPIRE, as we are Building a Smart District towards 2058 that they will be implementing the eleven (11) catalytic projects which will present new opportunities for the people of Amathole. 2020/21 DRAFT ADM IDP pg. 5 Amathole District Municipality will continue to work in collaboration with government departments and other entities to provide desired services to the communities of Amathole District Municipality. It is through the projects reflected in the Amathole District Municipality 2020/21 IDP and Budget, that we seek to leave a lasting legacy to the communities of Amathole, which will set the tone for a caring, people-centred, people-driven and developmental local government for generations to come. This will ensure that we spend all our grant funding intended for service delivery in our Budget as money well spent. We dare not fail our people as we consolidate our gains as we build up to our next local government elections in 2021, less than 10 months from now. It is our commitment that we will do our Oversight responsibility to monitor and evaluate all our projects and assess the social and economic impact our current and future projects that are entailed in our Amathole District Municipality IDP 2020/21. In the review of Amathole District Municipality IDP 2020/21, I would like to thank all the stakeholders who provided inputs and expertise in the Institutional Strategic Planning session and various platforms. In addition, I would like to thank Troika, Executive Mayoral Committee and ADM Council for their oversight and guidance as we move towards “Bringing Amathole District Municipality Back to Its Former Glory”. Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to the Municipal Manager and his Executive Management team together with Amathole District Municipality family for jealously guarding the developmental local government mandate and accelerated service delivery bestowed on the institution. ------------------------------- CLLR. K.C. MANELI EXECUTIVE MAYOR 2020/21 DRAFT ADM IDP pg. 6 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BY MUNICIPAL MANAGER The review of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) for 2019/20 provided an opportunity to reflect, review and refocus on the mandate given to the Amathole District Municipality (ADM) towards developmental local government. In February 2019, Amathole District Municipality conducted its Institutional Strategic Planning session with its six local municipalities and its strategic stakeholders to confirm the long, medium and short-term vision, mission and objectives. In addition, we have reviewed our limited budget to ensure that proper allocation of resources against the objectives is in line with our core mandate. Moreover, in pursuit of Bringing Amathole District Municipality Back to Its Former Glory, we strive to contribute to the overall improvement of Brand Amathole District Municipality. The Institutional Strategic Planning Session also reflected on the Long Term Vision of Amathole Smart District towards 2058: Building a Smart District, where we have confirmed the desired Visions we want to achieve, being: Vision 1: Growing, Thriving And Smart District Will Ensure To Be One Of South Africa’s Most Dynamic Rural Economies Where Families, Businesses, Local Municipalities And Wards Thrive Vision 2: Smart District Will Be The Most Sustainable District In South Africa And A Regional Leader In The Fight Against Climate Change Vision 3: Just And Equitable Amathole District Municipal Area Will Have An Inclusive, Equitable Economy That Offers Well-Paying Jobs And Opportunity For All To Live With Dignity And Security 2020/21 DRAFT ADM IDP pg. 7 Vision 4: Resilient District, Our Neighbourhoods, Our Economy, And Public Services Are Ready To Withstand And Emerge Stronger From The Impacts Of Climate Change And Other 21st Century Threats In bringing life to these Visions stated above, through our Development Agency, ASPIRE, in 2019/20 Amathole District Municipality will be developing business plans and mobilising resources for the Eleven (11) Catalystic projects. This is part of strides of being an Amathole Smart District towards 2058 informed by the opportunities presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) of Smart Solutions in providing service delivery in an efficient, economical and effective manner to the communities of Amathole District Municipality. The projects are: Sea Water Desalination Plant Integrated Transport Systems Broadband Connectivity World Class Sports Academy STEM Skills Academy Training Academy Waste Management Small Town Revitalisation Revitalisation of Irrigation Schemes Revitalisation of Crop Plantations World Class Disaster Management Centre Even though 2058 seems far away from now, Amathole District Municipality strives through it is Municipal Turnaround Strategy (MTAS) 2018-2023 focused on building a culture of excellence and a value based organisation. Moreover, MTAS concentration is on repositioning Amathole District Municipality’s ability to meet the desired Vision 2058: Building a Smart District through Brand Repositioning, Organisational Development and Design, Financial Sustainability and Building Public Confidence.
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