DOCSLIB.ORG

Mopani District Bioregional Plan

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Mopani District Bioregional Plan MOPANI DISTRICT BIOREGIONAL PLAN Final Complied by: Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) October 2016 Preface This is the first bioregional plan for the Mopani District and, therefore, does not replace any existing bioregional plan. The Mopani District Municipality (MDM) falls within the Limpopo Province of South Africa; and is comprised of the Greater Tzaneen, Greater Letaba, Greater Giyani, Ba-Phalaborwa and Maruleng Local Municipalities. The bioregional plan for the MDM covers the extent of the district municipal boundaries. The bioregional plan serves as the primary biodiversity informant to a range of planning and land-use authorisation processes, although it is important to recognise that the bioregional plan does not replace any planning and decision- making processes, and does not grant, limit or remove land-use rights. NuLeaf Planning and Environmental (Pty) Ltd compiled the Mopani District Bioregional Plan with support from the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET), the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), South African National Parks (SANParks) and various stakeholders within the Mopani District. This bioregional plan was developed in 2015 / 2016 and is based on data sets and information available at that time. The Critical Biodiversity Areas (CBAs) and Ecological Support Areas (ESAs) forming part of the Limpopo Conservation Plan version 2 (LCPv2) were discussed in terms of physical aspects and various planning instruments and informants. Additional detail is provided in Appendix 1: Supplementary Information. During this process, real and potential threats and non-alignment between the LCPv2 and the assessed aspects, as well as, the various instruments and informants were identified. A detailed description of the alignment process is contained in the Process and Consultation Report included as Appendix 2. Resolutions were agreed upon with key stakeholders, specifically the Local and District Municipalities in response to potential threats to biodiversity conservation within the District. Key stakeholders accepted the Draft Mopani District Bioregional Plan as proposed and presented. Mopani District Bioregional Plan i Acknowledgements Sections of the Mopani District Bioregional Plan are extracted directly or adapted from the draft bioregional plan for the Waterberg District Municipality, which was produced by Dr Philip Desmet, Ms Deborah Vromans, Dr Stephen Holness and Mr Andrew Skowno of ECOSOL GIS. These sections pertain specifically to the purpose, objectives, users, monitoring and review of bioregional plans. The Guideline Regarding the Determination of Bioregions and the Preparation and Publication of Bioregional Plans (DEAT, 2009) was also used extensively to guide the report structure and content. The Map of Critical Biodiversity Areas for the Mopani District Municipality is based on the provincial product developed in the Limpopo Conservation Plan version 2 (Desmet et al., 2013). Acknowledgements are extended to all the stakeholders within the Mopani District who contributed to the alignment of this bioregional plan with the spatial plans, programmes and policies applicable to the Mopani District Municipality. Special thanks are extended to the following persons: Karen Steenkamp (LEDET) Errol Moeng (LEDET) M A Monoko (LEDET) Ntshaveni Mudau (Mopani District) Marisa Coetzee (SANParks) Eddie Riddell (SANParks) Steve Collins (USAID RESILIM Projects) Stephen Holness (USAID RESILIM Projects) Philip Desmet (Ecosol) Marie-Tinka Uys (Kruger to Canyons Biosphere Reserve) Tammy Smith (SANBI) Sagwata Manyike (SANBI) Mopani District Bioregional Plan ii Contents Preface ............................................................................................................................................ i Acknowledgements .................................................................................................................... ii Contents ....................................................................................................................................... iii List of Tables................................................................................................................................ v List of Figures ............................................................................................................................. vi List of Appendices ..................................................................................................................... vi List of Abbreviations ................................................................................................................. vi Executive Summary................................................................................................................ viii PART 1: INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Purpose and objectives ................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Need for a bioregional plan .......................................................................................... 2 1.3 Intended users and uses .............................................................................................. 3 1.3.1 Mandatory users ...................................................................................................... 3 1.3.2 Recommended Users .............................................................................................. 4 1.4 Underlying Biodiversity Plan and limitations .......................................................... 5 1.5 Physical context ............................................................................................................... 6 PART 2: BIODIVERSITY PROFILE .......................................................................................... 9 2.1 Physical environment ..................................................................................................... 9 2.2 Natural environment ...................................................................................................... 9 2.2.1 Significance of biodiversity ................................................................................... 9 2.2.2 Terrestrial ecosystems ......................................................................................... 10 2.2.2.1 Threatened ecosystems ............................................................................... 10 2.2.2.2 Level of endemism ........................................................................................ 10 2.2.2.3 Protection level ............................................................................................... 11 2.2.2.4 Important terrestrial features .................................................................... 11 2.2.3 Aquatic ecosystems .............................................................................................. 12 2.2.3.1 Freshwater features ...................................................................................... 12 2.2.3.2 Threatened ecosystems ............................................................................... 13 2.2.3.3 Protection level ............................................................................................... 13 2.2.4 Important ecological processes......................................................................... 13 2.3 Man-made environment .............................................................................................. 14 2.3.1 Land cover ............................................................................................................... 14 2.3.2 Mining and mining rights .................................................................................... 15 Mopani District Bioregional Plan iii 2.3.3 Cultural historic features ..................................................................................... 15 2.3.4 Land claims ............................................................................................................. 15 2.3.5 Water use and supply .......................................................................................... 15 2.4 Planning environment .................................................................................................. 16 2.4.1 Protected Areas planning .................................................................................... 16 2.4.1.1 Protected Areas .............................................................................................. 16 2.4.1.2 Conservation areas ....................................................................................... 16 2.4.1.3 Kruger National Park Integrated Land Use zones .................................17 2.4.1.4 Foot and Mouth Disease control zones .....................................................17 2.4.1.5 Protected Area Expansion Strategy ...........................................................17 2.4.1.6 GEF Protected Areas Project ....................................................................... 18 2.4.2 Multi sectoral planning ......................................................................................... 18 2.4.2.1 Environmental Management Framework ................................................ 18 2.4.2.2 Integrated Development Plans .................................................................. 19 2.4.2.3 Spatial Development Frameworks ...........................................................
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Rabies Vaccinations May 2018
    MOPANI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY PRIVATE BAG 9867 GIYANI 0826 (015) 811 6300 ________________________________________________________________ MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release TO: All Media DATE: 9 May 2018 SUBJECT: FREE RABIES VACCINATION IN TZANEEN AND THE SURROUNDING FARMS The Mopani District Municipality Disaster Management Centre would like to urge residents of the of the Tzaneen, Politsi, George’s Valley, Westfalia, Magoebaskloof, Haenertsburg, Agatha and Lushof areas to bring their dogs & cats for the annual inoculation against Rabies. Free vaccinations of dogs and cats will be offered by the office of the Tzaneen State Vet at various points from 08:30 till 17:30, from Monday 14 May 2018 to Friday 18 May 2018. All residents of the area are urged to utilise the opportunity to prevent any spread of the disease. Vaccination points: Date Point 1 Point 2 Point 3 Point 4 14/05/2018 Tzaneen Tzaneen OK Mini Market Tzaneen Dam Jetty 3 State Vet Showgrounds (Sugar Loaf) Office, No 20 A Peace Street 15/05/2018 Tzaneen Mashutti Farm Basani Packers State Vet A&B 18 Office, No 20 A Peace Street 16/05/2018 Tzaneen Lushof Zabana Farm State Vet Office, No 20 A Peace Street 17/05/2018 Tzaneen George’s Valley Politsi Modjadjiskloof: State Vet (Grysappel Store/Westfalia Caravan Park, Office, No 20 Store & School) Modjadjiskloof A Peace Hospital & Makgoba Street Village 18/05/2018 Tzaneen Haenertzburg Pot ‘n Plow Wegraakbosch Farms State Vet Post Office Office, No 20 A Peace Street Rabies is a fatal viral disease which can affect all mammals, including humans. In South Africa, the disease is endemic and is primarily carried by dogs and jackals in the northern & eastern areas of the country.
    [Show full text]
  • Tender Bulletin 40 of 2018
    ;/` TENDER BULLETIN NO.40 OF 2018/19 FY 08 FEBRUARY 2019 Bid documents may also be obtained for free from: www.etenders.gov.za LIMPOPO PROVINCIAL TENDER BULLETIN NO 40 OF 2018/19 FY, 08 FEBRUARY 2019 Provincial Supply Chain Management Office TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. 1. REPORTING FRAUDULENT AND CORRUPT ACTIVITIES………………………………….................................03 2. INSTRUCTIONS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………04 3. BID INVITATION…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….05--07 4. ERRATUM……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………08--09 5. CANCELLED BIDS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..10 SPECIAL NOTICES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11 ANNEXURE 1: ADDRESS LIST AND CONTACT DETAILS: PROVINCIAL DEPARTMENTS……………………….12 ANNEXURE 2: ADDRESS LIST AND CONTACT DETAILS: PUBLIC ENTITIES…………………............................13 ANNEXURE 3: ADDRESS LIST AND CONTACT DETAILS: PROVINCIAL TREASURY TENDER ADVICE CENTRES …………………………………………………………………………………………..14 ANNEXURE 4: ADDRESS LIST AND CONTACT DETAILS: SATELLITE OFFICES …………………………………..15 6. SELF REGISTRATION PROCESS………………………………………………………………………………………....16 NOT FOR SALE Page 2 LIMPOPO PROVINCIAL TENDER BULLETIN NO 40 OF 2018/19 FY, 08 FEBRUARY 2019 REPORT FRAUDULENT & CORRUPT ACTIVITIES ON GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT SYSTEM _____________________ National Anti-Corruption @ 0800 701 701 Security and Investigating Services – Limpopo Provincial Treasury @ 015 298 7196 ___________________________ ALL COMPLAINTS/CONCERNS RELATED TO SCM NON-COMPLIANCE MUSTBE REPORTED TO: LIMPOPO PROVINCIAL TREASURY
    [Show full text]
  • Tourist Accommodation Facili
    Environmental Impact Assessment Report: Existing tourist accommodation facilities and clearance of indigenous 1 vegetation on Portions 16, 17 and 18 of the farm Franschoek 593-LT in Magoebaskloof, near Tzaneen, Limpopo Province APPLICANT: ELSPETH HUMPHREYS APPLICATION TO RECTIFY UNLAWFUL COMMENCEMENT OF LISTED ACTIVITIES: TOURIST ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES AND CLEARANCE OF INDIGENOUS VEGETATION ON PORTIONS 16, 17 AND 18 OF THE FARM FRANSCHOEK 593-LT IN MAGOEBASKLOOF, NEAR TZANEEN, LIMPOPO PROVINCE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT OCTOBER 2017 CONTACT: Ms Louise Agenbag TEL: 015 307 3606 / 083 339 2731 FAX: 015 307 3080 / 086 527 0012 E-MAIL: [email protected] POST: PO Box 1935, TZANEEN, 0850 ADDRESS: 21C Peace Street, Tzaneen WEB: www.polygonenvironmental.co.za Polygon Environmental Planning 015 307 3606 (t) – 015 307 3080 (f) – [email protected] – PO Box 1935, TZANEEN, 0850 – www.polygonenvironmental.co.za Environmental Impact Assessment Report: Existing tourist accommodation facilities and clearance of indigenous 2 vegetation on Portions 16, 17 and 18 of the farm Franschoek 593-LT in Magoebaskloof, near Tzaneen, Limpopo Province APPLICATION TO RECTIFY UNLAWFUL COMMENCEMENT OF LISTED ACTIVITIES: TOURIST ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES AND CLEARANCE OF INDIGENOUS VEGETATION ON PORTIONS 16, 17 AND 18 OF THE FARM FRANSCHOEK 593-LT IN MAGOEBASKLOOF, NEAR TZANEEN, LIMPOPO PROVINCE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT ABBREVIATIONS......................................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • An Exploratory Study from the Letaba River Catchment Is My Own Work
    ALLOCATION AND USE OF WATER FOR DOMESTIC AND PRODUCTIVE PURPOSES: AN EX PLORATORY STUDY FROM THE LETABA RIVER CATCHMENT T.G MASANGU FEBRUARY 2009 1 KEY WORDS Water allocation Water collection Domestic water use Agricultural water use Water management institutions Water services Water allocation reform Water scarcity Right to water Rural livelihoods. i ABSTRACT ALLOCATION AND USE OF WATER FOR DOMESTIC AND PRODUCTIVE PURPOSES: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY FROM THE LETABA RIVER CATCHMENT T.G Masangu M.Phil thesis, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, University of the Western Cape. In this thesis, I explore the allocation and use of water for productive and domestic purposes in the village of Siyandhani in the Klein Letaba sub-area, and how the allocation and use is being affected by new water resource management and water services provision legislation and policies in the context of water reform. This problem is worth studying because access to water for domestic and productive purposes is a critical dimension of poverty alleviation. The study focuses in particular on the extent to which policy objectives of greater equity in resource allocation and poverty alleviation are being achieved at local level with the following specific objectives: to establish water resources availability in Letaba/Shingwedzi sub-region, specifically surface and groundwater and examine water uses by different sectors (e.g. agriculture, industry, domestic, forestry etc.,); to explore the dynamics of existing formal and informal institutions for water resources management and water services provision and the relationship between and among them; to investigate the practice of allocation and use of domestic water; to investigate the practice of allocation and use of irrigation water.
    [Show full text]
  • Bulletin (Tzaneen).Pdf
    History, background and USP’s Bulletin is a popular weekly community newspaper serving numerous communities in Limpopo’s Lowveld. It is published in Afrikaans and English and distributed from Tzaneen, which is the biggest town in Limpopo (Polokwane is the biggest and could rather be called a small city – it is the capital of Limpopo). The interest of the community is first and foremost and the newspaper does not shy away from reporting on controversial issues like service delivery and corruption, in local government as well as in the private sector. It is a sold paper with a distribution of 5 000 copies weekly. Bulletin puts a very high premium on loyalty towards its clients. Known for not pulling punches, the newspaper is widely read and accepted as a reliable source of topical local news and information. It is especially the newspaper’s attitude towards the business community (advertisers) that makes it stand out as service orientated. Bulletin also publishes the AgriBulletin as a free insert once a month which focusses specifically on the agricultural industry and is very popular in this area. Distribution Tzaneen Phalaborwa Hoedspruit Giyani Lenyenye/Nkowankowa Modjadji/Kgapane Modjadjiskloof Haenertsburg Letsitele Mooketsi Die Eiland Spa Gravelotte Blyde River Politsi Trichardtsdal (Co-op) Chain Stores & Shopping Centres in Distribution Area Chain Stores in Distribution Area: Shopping Centres: PnP: (3) Tzaneen, Phalaborwa and Hoedspruit Tzaneng Mall Shoprite: (3) Tzaneen, Phalaborwa and Hoedspruit Lifestyle Centre
    [Show full text]
  • Building Statistics, 2013
    Building statistics, 2013 Statistics South Africa Pali Lehohla Report No. 50-11-01 (2013) Statistician-General Statistics South Africa i Building statistics, 2013 / Statistics South Africa Published by Statistics South Africa, Private Bag X44, Pretoria 0001 © Statistics South Africa, 2015 Users may apply or process this data, provided Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) is acknowledged as the original source of the data; that it is specified that the application and/or analysis is the result of the user's independent processing of the data; and that neither the basic data nor any reprocessed version or application thereof may be sold or offered for sale in any form whatsoever without prior permission from Stats SA. Stats SA Library Cataloguing-in-Publication (CIP) Data Building statistics, 2013 / Statistics South Africa. Pretoria: Statistics South Africa, 2015 Report No. 50-11-01 (2013) xii. 150 pp ISBN 978-0-621-43954-0 A complete set of Stats SA publications is available at Stats SA Library and the following libraries: National Library of South Africa, Pretoria Division Eastern Cape Library Services, King William's Town National Library of South Africa, Cape Town Division Central Regional Library, Polokwane Library of Parliament, Cape Town Central Reference Library, Mbombela Bloemfontein Public Library Central Reference Collection, Kimberley Natal Society Library, Pietermaritzburg Central Reference Library, Mmabatho Johannesburg Public Library This report is available on the Stats SA website: www.statssa.gov.za Copies are obtainable from: Printing and Distribution, Statistics South Africa Tel: (012) 310 8251 (012) 310 8093 (012) 310 8358 (012) 310 8161 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Building statistics, Report No.
    [Show full text]
  • Greater Tzaneen Municipality FINAL IDP 2020/2021 Page 3 of 345
    GREATER TZANEEN MUNICIPALITY VISION "A Green, Prosperous and United Municipality that Provides Quality Services to All” Table of Content Page MAYOR'S FOREWORD............................................ ...................................................................... 10 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY..................................................... ........................................................... 11 FINAL IDP 2020/2021 FINAL IDP 2020/2021Page 1 of 345 fy TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD BY THE MAYOR ............................................................................................................................... 8 1. PLANNING FRAMEWORK .......................................................................................................................... 10 2. MUNICIPAL PROFILE ................................................................................................................................. 26 3. SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS ........................................................................................................................... 37 KPA 1: SPATIAL RATIONALE ............................................................................................................................ 37 4. KPA 2: BASIC SERVICE DELIVERY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES ................................. 65 5. KPA 3: LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT .................................................................................. 108 6. KPA 4: GOOD GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ........................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Greater Letaba Municipality Draft Idp 2018/19
    GREATER LETABA MUNICIPALITY DRAFT IDP 2018/19 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO Vision, Mission and Values 12 Mayor’s Foreword 13 Executive Summary 14 Integrated Planning Cycle 15 Key Elements to be Addressed during this Process 16 Strategic Objectives 16 Municipal Future Plans 17 Monitoring of the Process 17 Planning Framework 18 Legislation Background 18 Framing the 2018/2019 IDP 20 The National Planning Context 20 The National Development Plan 21 New Growth Path Framework 21 The Provincial Planning Context 21 The Local Planning Context 22 Alignment Between IDP, Budget and PMS 23 Greater Letaba Municipality’s Powers and Functions 23 PREPARATORY PHASE Content of IDP Process Plan 25 Phases and Activities of the IDP Process 26 Structures that manage/Drive the IDP, Budget and PMS Process 28 IDP, Budget, PMS and MPAC Calendar for 2017/18 35 Public Participation 61 Publication of the final IDP 61 IDP Activity Flow 61 IDP Process Plan, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting 62 Inter-govermental Relations 62 Conclusion 63 ANALYSIS PHASE Demographic Profile 64 Age and Gender Distribution 66 Employment Unemployment Rate 67 1 Household Income 67 Levels of Education 68 People with Disability in the Municipality 70 SPATIAL ANALYSIS Purpose of Spatial Analysis 71 Population Spatial Distribution 73 Settlement Hierarchy 73 Land Use Composition and Management Tools-LUMS and GIS 75 Spatial Development Growth Points Areas 77 Land Claims and their Socio-Economic Implications 78 Spatial Challenges 78 Spatial Opportunities 79 Strategically Located Land within the
    [Show full text]
  • IDP 2020/2021 DRAFT IDP 2020/2021 Page 1 of 335
    GREATER TZANEEN MUNICIPALITY VISION "A Green, Prosperous and United Municipality that Provides Quality Services to All” Table of Content Page MAYOR'S FOREWORD.................................................................................................................. 10 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY............................................................... ................................................. 11 DRAFT IDP 2020/2021 DRAFT IDP 2020/2021 Page 1 of 335 Table of Contents FOREWORD BY THE MAYOR ................................................................................................................................ 9 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................................... …10 1. PLANNING FRAMEWORK ........................................................................................................................... 11 2. MUNICIPAL PROFILE ................................................................................................................................... 26 3. SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................................ 36 3.1 KPA 1: SPATIAL RATIONALE ...................................................................................................................... 36 3.2 KPA 2: BASIC SERVICE DELIVERY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES .................................................. 62 National Roads in Greater Tzaneen Municipality
    [Show full text]
  • 37291 7-2 Roadcarrierpp1 Layout 1
    Government Gazette Staatskoerant REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA REPUBLIEK VAN SUID-AFRIKA February Vol. 584 Pretoria, 7 2014 Februarie No. 37291 PART 1 OF 4 N.B. The Government Printing Works will not be held responsible for the quality of “Hard Copies” or “Electronic Files” submitted for publication purposes AIDS HELPLINE: 0800-0123-22 Prevention is the cure 400276—A 37291—1 2 No. 37291 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 7 FEBRUARY 2014 IMPORTANT NOTICE The Government Printing Works will not be held responsible for faxed documents not received due to errors on the fax machine or faxes received which are unclear or incomplete. Please be advised that an “OK” slip, received from a fax machine, will not be accepted as proof that documents were received by the GPW for printing. If documents are faxed to the GPW it will be the sender’s respon- sibility to phone and confirm that the documents were received in good order. Furthermore the Government Printing Works will also not be held responsible for cancellations and amendments which have not been done on original documents received from clients. CONTENTS INHOUD Page Gazette Bladsy Koerant No. No. No. No. No. No. Transport, Department of Vervoer, Departement van Cross Border Road Transport Agency: Oorgrenspadvervoeragentskap aansoek- Applications for permits:.......................... permitte: .................................................. Menlyn..................................................... 3 29291 Menlyn..................................................... 3 29291 Applications concerning Operating
    [Show full text]
  • Greater Letaba Municipality 2020/2021 Reviewed Integrated Development
    GREATER LETABA MUNICIPALITY 2020/2021 REVIEWED INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO Vision, Mission and Values 16 Mayor’s Foreword 18 Executive Summary 19 Integrated Planning Cycle 20 Key Elements to be Addressed during this Process 21 Strategic Objectives 21 Municipal Future Plans 22 Monitoring of the Process 22 1.PLANNING FRAMEWORK 24 1.1 Introduction 24 1.2. Legislative Background 24 1.3. Framing the 2020/2021 IDP 25 1.4. The National Planning Context 26 1.5. The National Development Plan 26 1.6. New Growth Path Framework 27 1.7. The Provincial Planning Context 27 1.8. The Local Planning Context 28 1.9. Alignment Between IDP, Budget and PMS 29 1.10. Greater Letaba Municipality’s Powers and Functions 30 2.IDP PROCESS PLAN 32 2.1. Introduction 32 2.2. Content of IDP Process Plan 32 2.3. Structures that Manage/ Drive the IDP, Budget and PMS Process 33 2.4. IDP Process overview 35 2.5. Public Participation 37 2.6. Publication of the final IDP 38 2.7. IDP Activity Flow 38 2.8. IDP Process Plan, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting 39 2.9. Inter-governmental Relations 39 2.10. Conclusion 40 1 3. SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS 41 3.1. Description of the Municipal Area 42 3.2. Demographic Profile 42 3.2.1 Population Trends 42 3.3. Age and Gender Distribution 45 3.4. Employment Profile 46 3.4.1 Employment and Unemployment Rate 46 3.4.2 Household Income 46 3.5. Levels of Education 47 3.6. People with Disability in the Municipality 48 4.
    [Show full text]
  • Dictionary of South African Place Names
    DICTIONARY OF SOUTHERN AFRICAN PLACE NAMES P E Raper Head, Onomastic Research Centre, HSRC CONTENTS Preface Abbreviations ix Introduction 1. Standardization of place names 1.1 Background 1.2 International standardization 1.3 National standardization 1.3.1 The National Place Names Committee 1.3.2 Principles and guidelines 1.3.2.1 General suggestions 1.3.2.2 Spelling and form A Afrikaans place names B Dutch place names C English place names D Dual forms E Khoekhoen place names F Place names from African languages 2. Structure of place names 3. Meanings of place names 3.1 Conceptual, descriptive or lexical meaning 3.2 Grammatical meaning 3.3 Connotative or pragmatic meaning 4. Reference of place names 5. Syntax of place names Dictionary Place Names Bibliography PREFACE Onomastics, or the study of names, has of late been enjoying a greater measure of attention all over the world. Nearly fifty years ago the International Committee of Onomastic Sciences (ICOS) came into being. This body has held fifteen triennial international congresses to date, the most recent being in Leipzig in 1984. With its headquarters in Louvain, Belgium, it publishes a bibliographical and information periodical, Onoma, an indispensable aid to researchers. Since 1967 the United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names (UNGEGN) has provided for co-ordination and liaison between countries to further the standardization of geographical names. To date eleven working sessions and four international conferences have been held. In most countries of the world there are institutes and centres for onomastic research, official bodies for the national standardization of place names, and names societies.
    [Show full text]