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CONTENT

1 Executive Summary ...... 6 2 Introduction: Brief Overview ...... 7 2.1 Location ...... 7 2.2 Historical Perspective ...... 8 2.3 Spatial Status ...... 9 2.4 Land Ownership ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. 3 Social Development Profile ...... 11 3.1 Key Social Demographics ...... 11 3.1.1 Population and Household Profile ...... 11 3.1.2 Race, Gender and Age profile ...... 12 3.1.3 Poverty ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. 3.1.4 Human Development Index and Gini coefficient ...... 17 3.1.5 Unemployment/Employment ...... 17 3.1.6 Education provision ...... 20 3.1.7 Healthcare Provision ...... 13 3.1.8 Covid-19 ...... 14 3.1.9 Crime Levels ...... 19 4 Drivers of the economy ...... 22 4.1 Economic Overview ...... 22 4.2 Primary Sectors ...... 24 4.2.1 Agriculture and Mining ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. 4.3 Trade ...... 26 4.4 Tourism ...... 26 5 Service delivery ...... 27 6 Governance ...... 33 7 Projects to diversify and grow people and the economy ...... 35 8 Key recommendations ...... 38 8.1 Prioritise Integrated Development Plan ...... 38 8.2 Investor and Sponsorship Opportunities ...... 38

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1. Executive Summary The Capricorn District is situated at the core of economic development in the Province and includes the capital of the province, the City of . The central location of the district in relation to the province, the country and the SADC region as a whole means that trip generation and trip interchanges happen and are strongest in Polokwane.

The District consists of four (4) local , namely; LM, Molemole LM, Polokwane LM and Lepelle-Nkumpi LM. The District covers an area of 185 222.27 Hectares which constitutes 12% of the total surface area of the province and is made up of 113 wards and has 28 traditional authorities.

The Capricorn District has a total population of 1 372 355 million people representing about 23% of the total population in the province and 2.3% of the population in . The most populated local municipality in the district is the City of Polokwane, while Molemole is the least populous municipality in the district.

In the Capricorn District the number of people without any schooling decreased from 132 373 (2009) to 74 907 (2019), while in the same period the number of people within the 'matric only' category, increased from 89 673 to 211 695. The number of people with 'matric and a certificate/diploma' increased from 26 729 to 73 042 in the same period, while number of people with a 'matric and a Bachelor's' degree increasing from 10 282 to 32 898.

In terms of educational facilities, the district has a total number of 541 primary schools, 342 secondary schools, 5 combined schools, 14 special schools, 489 ECDs and 22 institutions of higher learning

With regards to the health, three highest causes of death in the district for children under the age of 5 are: lower respiratory infections (22.3%), Diarrhoea (21.2%), and pre-term birth complications (8.9%). The top two causes of death for young women and men between the ages 15-24 are road injuries at 13.3% and HIV/Aids (11.3%). In the age group 25 to 64, the top causes of death for males and females are HIV, TB and lower respiratory infections.

On the economic front, the main drivers of the economy in Capricorn are agriculture, manufacturing, mining and community services. The agricultural sector has high potential and a role to play in the district economy, particularly agro-processing (citrus fruits such as oranges) of agricultural produce. There are large areas of orange farms that can be resuscitated at the citrus farm estate laying fallow and unproductive. PROFILE: CAPRICORN DISTRICT 7

In 2018, Capricorn employed 353 000 people which is 26.56% of the total employment in Limpopo Province (1.33 million), 2.17% of total employment in South Africa (16.3 million). Between 2008 and 2018 employment in the district increased annually at an average rate of 4.16%. There is a total number of 81 100 people unemployed in Capricorn, which is a decrease of -9 620 from 90 800 in 2008. The total number of unemployed people within Capricorn constitutes 24.13% of the total number of unemployed people in the Limpopo Province.

In terms of employment contribution by sector to the total employment in the district, agriculture contributes 7%, mining 1%, manufacturing 7%, electricity 1%, Construction 10%, Trade 25%, Transport 4%, Finance 11%, community services 26%, while households contribute 8%. Community services together with trade contribute the largest share to the total employment in the district.

With regards to the provision of basic services, about 298 264 (80.1%) households in the district have access to safe drinking water. About 33% of households have access to water-borne facilities and 62% of households use pit latrines (VIP and without ventilation). The percentage of households with access to electricity in the district has increased from 33% in 1996 to 96% in 2016.

“WITH REGARDS TO THE PROVISION OF BASIC SERVICES, ABOUT 298 264 (80.1%) HOUSEHOLDS IN THE DISTRICT HAVE ACCESS TO SAFE DRINKING WATER.”

2. Introduction: Brief Overview 2.1 Location The Capricorn District is situated in the centre of the Limpopo Province, sharing boundaries with the Mopani District to the east, Sekhukhune District to the south, Vhembe District to the north and Waterberg District to the west. The District is situated at the core of economic development in the Limpopo Province and includes the capital of the province, the City of Polokwane. The corridor (from to and the rest of Africa) and other major provincial roads pass through the district. The central location of the district in relation to the province, the country and the SADC region as a whole means that trip generation and trip interchanges happen and are strongest in Polokwane. 8 PROFILE: CAPRICORN DISTRICT

The map below shows the geographical location and the four (4) municipalities (Aganang LM was disestablished).

2.2 Historical Perspective The district is named Capricorn District Municipality on account of the Latitudinal passing through the northern parts of the district. It is one of the 5 of Limpopo province of South Africa, with its administrative seat and that of the province residing in the City of Polokwane. The town became a city in 1992 and was previously named Pietersburg in honour of the Voortrekker leader Petrus Jacobus Joubert. It was renamed Polokwane, meaning ‘place of peace’ in 2005.

The city and district was once the capital for the Northern Sotho/Pedi clan of the Bakone ba Matla a Thaba, who lived in the area in the 17th century. The skilled clan successfully defended their territory resulting in the abandonment of the town established by the Voortrekkers under the leadership of Andries Potgieter which was once called Zoutpansbergdorp just 100km north of Polokwane. The abandoned the town in favour if laagering in Polokwane.

The district hosts the Bakone Malapa Northern Sotho Open-Air Museum in Polokwane which showcases the traditional and modern-day lifestyle of the Bakone people. The museum is centred on a traditional village still occupied by members of the tribe, who sell various crafts to tourists. Within the museum complex one can find archaeological PROFILE: CAPRICORN DISTRICT 9

sites with remains of the iron- and copper-smelting installations, as well as rock paintings which date back to around 1000 B.C. The Eersteling Monuments in Pietersburg / Polokwane is the site of South Africa's first gold crushing site and its first gold power plant is marked by monuments. In 2017, Polokwane was named the "Greenest Municipality in South Africa".

2.3 Spatial Status The Capricorn District covers an area of 16,970.30 kilometres square, which represents 12% of the total surface area of the province. The district comprises 4 local municipalities and each is defined below:

Blouberg Municipality is located at the far northern part of the district area. The following growth points have been identified in the Blouberg LM, namely; (Bochum), Alldays, Eldorado, Buffelshoek, Harriswich and My-Darling. The municipality borders Zimbabwe and Botswana and is the largest at 9 540km² of the four municipalities of the district making up almost half of the District. Blouberg is home to some of the most spectacular rock climbing in South Africa. It is famous for its big-wall natural climbing, with route lengths up to 350m. The vegetation ranges from subtropical savanna at the base, to alpine near the summit. It takes its name from the Blouberg (blue mountains), a mountain range located to the west of the western end of the Mountain Range, north-west of the town of Vivo. Blouberg is a hot area with annual rainfall varying between 380 and 550mm. Most rainfall is experienced during the summer months. Evapotranspiration during the rainy season is very high. The area is prone to frequent drought, which has an adverse effect on the local economy. The only perennial river is the Mogalakwena River, which feeds the 10 PROFILE: CAPRICORN DISTRICT

Glen Alpine Dam, the only source of pipeline water in the area. The main economic drivers are agriculture, mining and tourism.

Lepelle-Nkumpi Municipality is the second largest municipality in population and smallest in landmass (3 484 km2) within the District. It is located in the southern area, 55 kilometres from Polokwane. The municipal area comprises 2 urban nodes, the District Growth Point and the Magatle Municipality Growth Point, and a surrounding rural area with both commercial and communal mixed-farming practises. The municipality is predominantly rural. It is divided into 29 wards, four of them being a called Lebowakgomo and one of the Capricorn District's growth points. All sittings of the Provincial Legislature take place at Lebowakgomo Old Parliament for the former homeland. Its next important town is Zebediela.

Molemole Municipality is located on the north-eastern side of the District. The municipality shares boundaries with Vhembe to the north, to the south Polokwane, to the east Mopani, and to the west Blouberg. The N1 crosses through the municipal area linking the Molemole with Zimbabwe to the north. The R521 Provincial Road passes through the municipality linking it to Botswana on the western side. It comprises farms, plantations, small-scale mining, housing (low cost, informal, middle income), transportation networks (road and rail), agricultural areas (commercial and subsistence), and recreational and community facilities. It has a potential for tourism development, which needs to be improved and marketed to attract and create an economic base. Notable towns in the municipality are (Dedron) and Morebeng () as well as the villages of Ramokgopa.

Polokwane Local Municipality houses the City of Polokwane which is the capital of Limpopo. The municipality serves as the economic hub of Limpopo, and has the highest population density in the Capricorn District. It is located on the N1 that extends from to Zimbabwe. The spatial pattern of the municipal area reflects the historic " city" model, with Polokwane as the main centre and other township nodes such as and located 10km to the north-northwest and 25km to the east of the city centre respectively. At the centre of the area is the Polokwane economic hub, which comprises the central business district, industrial area, and a range of social services and well-established formal urban areas servicing the more affluent residents of Polokwane. Situated on the outskirts in several clusters are less formal settlement areas, which are experiencing enormous influx from rural urban migration trends.

These areas are in dire need of upgraded services and infrastructure, both social and engineering, and are struggling to cope with the informal influx of more and more people who want access to an improved quality and standard of living. Extremely impoverished rural settlements are scattered in the peripheral areas of the municipal area. It is a city with more than a century of phenomenal growth and prosperity. Polokwane Municipality accounts for 3% of the total surface area of Limpopo, however, PROFILE: CAPRICORN DISTRICT 11

over 10% of the population of Limpopo resides within its boundaries. The city is also home to the previously known as Turfloop, as well as the headquarters of the 10million strong Zion Christian Church which is in the City of Moria. The key economic drivers are community services (32.1%), finance (21.5%), wholesale and retail trade (18.3%), transport (11.7%), manufacturing (4.8%), mining (4.2%).

3. Social Development Profile 3.1 Key Social Demographics 3.1.1 Population The Capricorn District has a total population of 1 372 355 million people representing about 23% of the total population in the province and 2.3% of the population in South Africa. The most populated local municipality in the district is Polokwane Local Municipality, while Molemole is the least populous municipality in the district. Between 2009 and 2019, the population growth of the district averaged 0.9% per annum, which is about half than the growth rate of South Africa as a whole (1.61%). Compared to Limpopo's average annual growth rate (0.86%), the growth rate in Capricorn's population at 0.92% was very similar than that of the province.

According to District’s 2040 Growth and Development Strategy in the year 2040 the population of CDM will be close to 1.5 million, if we assume a linear growth of the population at an average of 1%. 12 PROFILE: CAPRICORN DISTRICT

3.1.2 Gender, Age and Race 53% of the population are women and the median age is 22, with 51% of the population being between the ages 18 and 64 years.

In terms of the age pyramid below the female population is substantially larger than male population. The segment of the population with the highest number of people is between the ages of 5 to 14, followed by 25 to 34. Population structure, Total, 2019 DC35 Capricorn vs. National

DC35 Capricorn 75+ South Africa 70-74 65-69 60-64 Male 55-59 Female 50-54 45-49 40-44 35-39 30-34 25-29 20-24 15-19 10-14 05-09 00-04 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% Source: IHS Markit Regional eXplorer version 1946 97% of the population in Capricorn district are black Africans, followed by 2% whites, 1% and some 5 598 Indians/Asian.

3.1.3 Households According to the 2016 Community Survey there were 378 301 households in Capricorn, by 2019 there were 391 006 households. This is 24% of the total number of households in Limpopo and 2.3% of the total households in South Africa. The PROFILE: CAPRICORN DISTRICT 13

average household size in 2008 decreased from approximately 3.9 individuals per household to 3.5 persons per household in 2018.

49,1% of the households are headed by women. In Blouberg this constitutes 57% of the households, 56% in Lepelle-Nkumpi, 55% in Molemole and 45% in Polokwane. 5 201 households are headed by children.

3.1.4 Health Profile According to the Department of Health, the three highest causes of death for children under the age of 5 are: lower respiratory infections (22.3%), Diarrhoea (21.2%), and pre-term birth complications (8.9%). The top two causes of death for young women and men between the ages 15-24 are road injuries at 13.3% and HIV/Aids (11.3%). In the age group 25 to 64, the top causes of death for males and females are HIV, TB and lower respiratory infections.

With regard to HIV, there are 70 710 people infected with HIV in Capricorn, this constitutes and 21.48 and 1.68% of people infected with HIV in Limpopo and South Africa respectively. The HIV/AIDS infected population represents 5.19% of the district total population in 2016. Amongst the HIV infected people 3048 are infected with TB. In addition, the top 3 causes of death affecting women in the childbearing age group are: hypertension in pregnancy (28.5%), other maternal (24.2%) and indirect maternal (18.5%).

In terms of facilities, the District has a total number of 96 clinics, 6 District hospitals and 0 regional Hospital. These facilities render comprehensive health care package to communities the District. 14 PROFILE: CAPRICORN DISTRICT

3,1,5 Covid-19 Number of cases As of 07 June 2020, the Capricorn District municipality had recorded 41 Covid- 19 positive cases with 14 active cases, 27 recoveries and 2 death.

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in collaboration with Albert Luthuli Centre for Responsible leadership have developed a set of COVID-19 Vulnerability Indicators using available data and knowledge. It identifies vulnerabilities present in communities and identifying areas in need of targeted coordinated interventions and early response. The purpose of the indicators is intended to support the early prevention/mitigation and preparedness phase of the disaster management cycle and informing disaster management decision making. It is not based on epidemiological modelling but a response to highlighting intervention areas due to underlying situation. The composition of the index follows two main factors, namely: transmission potential and health susceptibility.

Transmission potential areas identify areas that prevent social distancing to be practiced and where limitations of practicing good basic hygiene. The health susceptibility index denotes areas where large number of people are potential more susceptible to being adversely affected by COVID-10 due to factors such as age and underlying health conditions. The Capricorn vulnerability profile is presented below. The map shows low vulnerability areas (blue dotted areas) versus areas with higher vulnerability (red dotted areas)

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Given the highlighted social and infrastructure challenges, as well as population density, the areas around Polokwane in Seshego in particular display some extreme vulnerabilities. The areas around the City of Moria and Ngwanamago also show some concern. Area specific live GIS vunerability maps are available curtosy of CSIR at: https://pta-gis-2-web1.csir.co.za/portal2/apps/opsdashboard/#/390a74fb10844c7a85396e60555a866d

Quarantine Facilities Available and Assessed A total of 50 facilities assessed in the province of which 36 (18 Public and 18 Private) are readily available with 2084 beds. Three (03) facilities require minor repairs, while eleven (11) require major repairs. A total of Three (03) quarantine sites have been identified within Capricorn District Municipality to curb the spread of Corona virus.

Infrastructure (responding to Covid-19) (a) Provision of Water and Sanitation Capricorn District (including Polokwane) received 10 Water Trucks (Tankers) and 209 Water (storage) tanks have been delivered.

(b) Reprioritization of the Budget A total of 96 projects to the value of R 230,838,265 million have been reprioritized by municipalities (MIG funded) and of which 40 projects to the value of R 14 million are being implemented through funding by DBSA/MISA. There are no DBSA/MISA funded projects to be implemented in Capricorn District.

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(c) Social Support Which regards the distribution of food parcels, total food parcels distributed in the province to date since the lockdown, increased to 91 384 as at 29 May 2020, this is the consolidated number of food parcels from DSD, SASSA and Other Donors]

In terms of provisions of hand sanitisers at Taxi Ranks: 24 Taxi Ranks were visited across the province and three (03) of those were in Capricorn District to assess compliance. It was observed that there is poor compliance, and this is a risk area as most people use public transport.

“TRANSMISSION POTENTIAL AREAS IDENTIFY AREAS THAT PREVENT SOCIAL DISTANCING TO BE PRACTICED AND WHERE LIMITATIONS OF PRACTICING GOOD BASIC HYGIENE.”

3.4. Poverty Dimensions 3.4.1 Distribution In 2019, there were 680 841 people living in poverty, using the upper poverty line of R1 227 per person per month, across Capricorn District Municipality - this is lower than the 705 924 in 2009. The percentage of people living in poverty has decreased from 75.05% in 2008 to 65.75% in 2018. If the lower poverty line of R810 per person per month is utilised, then just under 50% of the population lives in poverty.

Number and percentage of people in Poverty 2009-2019 800,000 60.0% 700,000 50.0% 600,000 40.0% 500,000 400,000 30.0% 300,000 20.0% 200,000 10.0% 100,000 0 0.0% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

People below the lower poverty line % below the lower poverty line

In 2016, the SAMPI headcount poverty for Capricorn stood at 8,5% against the national average of 7%. In terms of the percentage of people living in poverty for each of the PROFILE: CAPRICORN DISTRICT 17

regions within the District, Blouberg has the highest percentage of people living in poverty, using the upper poverty line definition, with a total of 79.1%. The lowest percentage of people living in poverty can be observed in the Polokwane with a total of 60.2% living in poverty, using the upper poverty line definition.

3.4.2 Inequality The Gini-coefficient of the Capricorn District is 0,60 which represents severe income inequality. Inequality at District level 0.62 0.61 0.60 0.59 0.58 0.57 0.56 0.55 0.54 0.53 0.52 Mopani Vhembe Capricorn Waterberg Sekhukhune

2009 2013 2016 2019

The average annual household income is R14 600 which is about half of the national average. 73% of the households earn less than R40 000 per annum and 14% have absolutely no income.

3.4.3 Employment/Unemployment In 2018, Capricorn employed 353 435 people which is 26.56% of the total employment in Limpopo Province (1.33 million) and 2.17% of total employment in South Africa (16.3 million). Between 2008 and 2018 employment in the district increased annually at an average rate of 4.16%. Despite this longer term gain there are lesser people employed that the 354 357 who were employed during 2016. 75,4% of those who are employed are in the formal sector and 24,6% are in the informal sector. This means 87 258 people were employed by the informal sector during 2016. The Trade Sector is the largest employer in the informal sector with 41.3% of people employed. The 18 PROFILE: CAPRICORN DISTRICT sector that contributed the most to employment (both formal and informal) was Community Services (27%), while the least contributing sector was Electricity (1%).

EMPLOYMENT BY SECTOR 2019

Agriculture, forestry and fishing

Mining and quarrying

7% Manufacturing 8% 2% 7% 1% Electricity, gas and water

27% 10% Construction

Wholesale and retail trade, catering and accommodation Transport, storage and communication 24% 10% 4% Finance, insurance, real estate and business services Community, social and personal services

Households

There is a total number of 81 100 people unemployed in Capricorn, which is a decrease of 9 620 from 90 800 in 2008. The total number of unemployed people within Capricorn constitutes 24.13% of the total number of unemployed people in Limpopo Province. The District experienced an average annual decrease of 1.11% in the number of unemployed people, which is better than that of the Limpopo Province which had an average annual decrease in unemployment of 1.09%.

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400,000 347,578 353,435 335,856 350,000 318,292 296,368 300,000 271,243 249,789 252,476 238,977 238,367 250,000 235,165

200,000

150,000

90,748 83,192 100,000 73,884 78,324 82,474 81,126 65,970 63,366 62,422 64,322 70,511 50,000

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Unemployment Employment

When comparing unemployment rates among the local municipalities within Capricorn District Municipality, Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality has the highest unemployment rate at 26.8%, which has decreased from 37.1% in 2008. It can be seen that the Polokwane Local Municipality had the lowest unemployment rate of 16.6% in 2018, which decreased from 27.3% in 2008.

3.4.4 Crime The table below indicates the number of reported crimes in the 18 police stations within the district during 2018 and 2019. Of all the reported cases, serious crimes reported by the community ranked highest followed by theft. There are Community Policing Forums (CPFs) in all Police Stations and Community Safety Forums (CSFs) in all local municipalities. Department of Community Safety is currently providing stipends to CPF and CSF members.

“IT CAN BE SEEN THAT THE POLOKWANE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY HAD THE LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE OF 16.6% IN 2018,”

Crime Statistics for CDM - 2018 and 2019 Crimes 2018 2019 Increased/decreased Community-reported serious crimes 27630 28198 Increased All theft not mentioned elsewhere 5750 5890 Increased Burglary at residential premises 4202 4300 Increased Drug-related crime 5050 3864 Decreased Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm 3221 3192 Decreased Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs 1754 2040 Increased Robbery with aggravating circumstances 1894 2037 Increased 20 PROFILE: CAPRICORN DISTRICT

Crimes 2018 2019 Increased/decreased Common assault 1990 1916 Increased Malicious damage to property 1829 1821 Decreased Burglary at non-residential premises 1586 1615 Increased Theft out of or from motor vehicle 1717 1555 Decreased Shoplifting 1058 1234 Increased Commercial crime 1056 1164 Increased Sexual offences 970 968 Decreased Common robbery 915 944 Increased Stock-theft 733 821 Increased Rape 793 810 Increased Robbery at non-residential premises 409 471 Increased Sexual offences detected as a result of police action 225 406 Increased Robbery at residential premises 354 278 Decreased Murder 274 254 Decreased Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle 214 229 Increased Attempted murder 155 178 Increased Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition 116 168 Increased Carjacking 107 92 Decreased Arson 66 80 Increased Sexual assault 106 81 Decreased Attempted sexual offences 60 60 Same Contact sexual offences 11 17 Increased Robbery of cash in transit 4 2 Decreased Truck hijacking 3 1 Decreased Bank robbery 0 0 Same

Number of Police Stations in CDM Municipality Police Stations Police Satellite Police Magistrate Stations Stations Courts Blouberg Senwabarwana , Maleboho, Tolwe, Alldays, Saamboubrug 05 00 05 Lepelle- Zebediela, Magatle, Lebowakgomo 03 01 01 Nkumpi Molemole Morebeng, Mogwadi, Botlokwa 03 02 02 Seshego, Polokwane, Mankweng, , Westenburg, Polokwane 07 01 03 Matlala, Mashashane Capricorn Total 18 04 12

3.5 Education and Skills Profile In the Capricorn District the number of people without any schooling decreased from 132 373 (2009) to 74 907 (2019). Despite this it that 12% of the population above 20 years have no schooling. In the same period the number of people within the 'matric only' category, increased from 89 673 to 211 695. Also 41% have matric or higher qualifications, this is an increase from 26 729 to 73 042 in the same period, while number of people with a 'matric and a Bachelor's' degree increasing from 10 282 to 32 898. Overall improvement in the level of education is visible with an increase in the number of people with 'matric' or higher education. 4% of the population has postgraduation qualifications. PROFILE: CAPRICORN DISTRICT 21

Progress in Education DC35 Capricorn, Total 100% Matric & Postgrad 90% degree Matric & Bachelors 80% degree Matric & certificate / 70% diploma Matric only 60% Certificate / diploma 50% without matric Grade 10-11 40% Grade 7-9 30% Grade 3-6 20% Grade 0-2 10% No schooling 0% 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 Source: IHS Markit Regional eXplorer version 1946

In relation to educational facilities, the district has a total number of 541 primary schools, 342 secondary schools, 5 combined schools, 14 special schools, 489 ECDs and 22 institutions of higher learning.

Educational Facilities Local Secondary Primary schools Combined Special ECD Higher Municipalities schools schools Schools Centres Institutions Polokwane 156 schools- 253 schools- 2 schools- 9 schools 208 16 FET Colleges 70 770 Learners 118 100 Learners 2 549 Learners 2 Universities (Limpopo & Unisa) 1 Technicon (TUT) Molemole 41 schools- 64 schools- 1 school- 1 school 49 1 TVET 18 118 Learners 27 115 Learners 676 Learners (Ramokgopa) Blouberg 73 schools- 120 schools- 1 school- 2 schools 99 1 TVET 23 476 Learners 38 625 Learners 317 Learners (Senwabarwana) Lepelle-Nkumpi 72 schools- 104 schools- 1 school- 2 schools 133 1 TVET 27 007 Learners 47 707 Learners 506 Learners (Lebowakgomo) Capricorn 342 541 5 14 489 22 Source: Department of Education, 2018 The Northern Muslim School in Capricorn South and St George College in Mopani West are the only 2 schools in Limpopo to have achieved a 100% pass rate since 2015.

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• High teenage pregnancy rates • Dilapidated schools • Lack of sufficient classrooms to accommodate all learners • Lack of water and sanitation facilities at schools • Poor access roads to schools • Later arrival of learner materials, e.g. Books and desks

4. Drivers Of The Economy 4.1 Structure of the Economy In 2019, the community services sector was the largest within district accounting for R 29 billion or 33% of the total GVA in the district municipality's economy. The sector that contributed the second most to the GVA of the district was trade at 21.4%, followed by the finance sector with 19.5%. The sector that contributed the least to the economy of the district was the agriculture sector with a contribution of R 1.66 billion or 2% of the total GVA.

GVA-R Sectoral composition DC35 Capricorn, 2019

9 Community services 1 Agriculture 33% 2%

2 Mining 8 Finance 9% 19% 3 Manufacturing 4 Electricity 3% 3% 7 Transport 6 Trade 5 Construction 7% 21% 3%

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The major business centre in the District is Polokwane City with nodal points dotted throughout the District. Polokwane Local Municipality contributes 73% to the Capricorn District economy. Polokwane is also the largest metropolitan complex in the north and a major economic centre. Its proximity to the neighbouring countries of Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Swaziland, as well as its convenient distance from the and Magoebaskloof make it a perfect gateway to Africa and attractive tourist destination in itself.

4.2. Primary Sectors The primary sector consists of two broad economic sectors, namely the mining and agriculture sectors. Between 2008 and 2018, the agriculture sector experienced the highest positive growth in 2008 with an average growth rate of 21.9%. The mining sector reached its highest point of growth of 9.0% in 2010. The agricultural sector experienced the lowest growth for the period during 2016 at -7.2%, while the mining sector reaching its lowest point of growth in 2009 at -14.3%.1

Gross value added (GVA) by agriculture and mining 2008-2018

21.9% 20.6%

9.0% 6.7% 7.0% 4.8% 5.7% 4.1% 2.5% 2.8% 1.3% 1.2% 1.3% 0.1% 0.6% -1.8% -0.6% -0.2% 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018-2.3% -5.4% -7.2%

-14.3% Agriculture Mining Source: IHS Markit Regional eXplorer version 1803

Both the agriculture and mining sectors are generally characterised by volatility in growth over the period. High Agricultural potential exists in: • The Natse River in the Blouberg LM; • The Nokayamantala and Matlala River; • The Sand River in Molemole LM; • The Diepriver in Polokwane LM ; and • The Olifantsriver in Lepelle-Nkumpi.

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The main type of agricultural activity engaged in by agricultural households in the district is largely confined to animals only, crops only or mixed farming. Blouberg engages more in animal production. Livestock ownership in the CDM is dominated by poultry ownership, with key municipalities being Polokwane, Molemole and Lepelle- Nkumpi. The scale of livestock production is also a significant inference on the sophistication of livestock value chains in the CDM. In cattle production, subsistence farming (1-10 cattle) is the mainstay of the district, especially in Lepelle-Nkumpi and Polokwane Local Municipalities. Commercial cattle production (+100) is highly minimal, with marginal production in Molemole Local Municipality (2%). Sheep production is mainly done at subsistence level throughout the district. Commercial sheep production is marginally practised in Molemole (3%) and Polokwane (3%).2

Mining activities are concentrated in Lepelle-Nkumpi, which is known to form part of the platinum mining cluster on the Dilokong Corridor. Mining contributes minimally to the district economy; however, it contributes significantly to the economy of the Lepelle-Nkumpi as it has more mining potential and operations which include: • LONMIN in Ga-Mphahlele which specializes in platinum, chrome and granite; • Rooibosch Mining operation in Zebediela; • Granite mining operation; and • Diepsloot mining operation.

Blouberg also has potential for platinum mining around Harrieswith. The Molemole is known for its granite mining, while Polokwane has silicon potential and reserves of platinum and iron that could be exploited. The mining sector in the Capricorn DM gives rise to the potential for SMME‟s, especially in support of those businesses linked to the mining industry.

4.3. Secondary Sectors The secondary sector consists of three broad sectors namely manufacturing, electricity and the construction sector. These collectively contribute less than 10% to the Capricorn economy. The manufacturing sector is largely present in the Polokwane City/Seshego cluster this is because the other municipalities are largely rural which generally means the secondary sectors are fairly retracted. Currently, horticultural products are processed in Gauteng and then transported back to Limpopo Province for consumption, thus the development of agro-processing industries can and should definitely be one of the industrial focus areas.

4.4. Tertiary Sectors The tertiary sector consists of four broad economic sectors the trade, transport, finance and community services sectors. A specific regional economy has a comparative

2 Department of Rural Development. 2016. Capricorn Comprehensive Rural development Plan. 26 PROFILE: CAPRICORN DISTRICT advantage over other regional economies if it can more efficiently produce the same good. The location quotient is one way of measuring this comparative advantage. For 2018 Capricorn District has a comparative advantage in the trade, community services and mining sectors.

Location Quotient by broad economic sectors Capricorn vs. national, 2018 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.0

Capricorn National Total Source: IHS Markit Regional eXplorer version 1803

4.4.1 Trade Wholesale, retail, trade, catering and accommodation (Wholesale, Retail and Trade) can be broken up into wholesale which refers to the sale of goods in bulk at a discount to merchants for resale to retailers; industrial, commercial, institutional or professional users; or other wholesalers. The major business centre in the District is Polokwane City. Secondary centres are scattered throughout the District (Nodal Points) but there is a noticeable lack of any other large scale business/ retail/ commercial activity in the remaining parts of the district area.

4.5 Tourism The Capricorn DM identified the tourism sector as one of its economic drivers in its Integrated Development Plan (IDP). 88% of the tourists visiting the district are domestic.

The Blouberg area has been identified to have more potential in this sector when compared to the other local municipalities in CDM. Travellers are fascinated by the diversity of the region, its grassy plains, bush-veld and misty mountains. The district comprises of forests, cultural villages, dams, art, game and monuments, all that a region needs to attract tourists. It has beautiful and diverse landscapes which also PROFILE: CAPRICORN DISTRICT 27

attract travellers and makes it a favourite destination for leisure and adventure. The following activities form part of tourism development: • Air Experience – Charter flight and micro lighting; • Culinary Experience – African Food, Coffee shops, Family restaurants, pubs, etc.; • Accommodation - CDM offers a large number of accommodation options varying from rustic camps to chalets located closer to nature attractions, to the most luxurious accommodations; • Land Activities – Caving, hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, paintball, etc.; • Wildlife Experience – Birding, game drives, hunting, walking safaris; and • Culture and Heritage - Art galleries, museums, heritage centres.

Capricorn District Municipality had a total tourism spending of R 7.14 billion in 2018 with an average annual growth rate of 11.4% since 2008 (R 2.43 billion).

5. Service Delivery 5.1. Water and Sanitation 80,1% of the population, which is 298 264 households receive their water from a regional or local service provider. The two main providers are the Capricorn District which is a Water Service Authority that is being assisted by Lepelle Northern Water. The district has a water quality laboratory in Mankweng at the University of Limpopo. Polokwane LM is a Water Service Authority and a Water Service Provider. The other three local municipalities within the District are serving as Water Services Providers (WSP). Service Level Agreements were signed with three Local Municipalities (Blouberg LM, Lepelle- Nkumpi LM and Molemole LM) serving as WSP for the revenue collection. Only 47% receive piped water inside their yards and Lepelle- Nkumpi has the lowest access at 70,8% of the households receiving water.

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Water 69% of the population still use pit latrines and 2% have no access to any toilets.

Distribution of Households with Access to Sanitation in CDM, 1996 – 2016

Percentage Households with Access to Sanitation Backlog Municipality 1996 2001 2007 2011 2016 2016

Blouberg 3.2 4.1 1.5 9.0 8.5 91.5%

Aganang (Disestablished) 0.6 1.7 2.5 3.0 1.8 98.2%

Molemole 7.8 13.4 16.7 16.2 17.8 82.2%

Polokwane 27.2 34.9 35.2 44.1 48.2 51.8%

Lepelle-Nkumpi 12.5 17.3 14.1 19.6 21.2 78.8%

Capricorn District 15.1 21.8 21.1 29.1 33.2 66.8%

Source: STATS SA Census 1996, 2001, 2011 and Community Survey 2007 and 2016

Blouberg LM has the highest proportion of households with flush/chemical followed by Molemole LM. In Limpopo, municipalities with the lowest proportion of households with improved sanitation are Makhuduthamaga at 4, 6%, followed by Blouberg and Greater Letaba local municipalities at 4, 6% and 8, 0%, respectively.

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Sanitation backlog

200,000 196454 195330 2008-2018 189712 190,000 182088

180,000 173917 171078 169083 168400 167427 166688 170,000 163999

160,000

150,000

140,000 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Source: IHS Markit Regional eXplorer version 1803 Waste Water Treatment Works within Capricorn

Municipality Waste Water Treatment Work Status • No operational plan. Polokwane Seshego Sewage Works • Pump blockages because of too much sand received. • Effluent not channelled to maturation ponds. • Broken automated screen and settling tanks. • Licensed & operational Plan available Polokwane Sewage works • Adequate equipment. • Effluent analysis done. • Plant upgrading • No License & No operational plan Mankweng Sewage Works • Effluent analysis not done • Flow meter not functioning. • Effective access control. • No operation plan. Lepelle Lebowakgomo Sewage Works Nkumpi • Inadequate equipment. • Effluent analysis not done • Vandalized fence and gates • No license & no operational plans Zebediela 1 Stop Filling Station Sewage Works • Effluent not analysed. • No license & no operation plan. Lebowakgomo Zone B and F Oxidation Ponds • Effluent analysis not done. • Floating debris. • Effluent is discharged into artificial wetland. • Flow meter not functioning properly. • No license & operation plan Magatle Oxidation Ponds • No operator onsite. • Domestic animal grazing inside the facility. • No license & no operational plan. Blouberg Senwabarwana Oxidation Ponds • Effluent analysis not done. • Excessive vegetation. • No license no operational plan. Alldays Sewage Works • Excessive vegetation • No remarkable improvement instead raw effluent is discharged into the environment. • Effluent analysis not done. • No License & operation plan. Molemole Mogwadi Oxidation Pond • Effluent analysis not done 30 PROFILE: CAPRICORN DISTRICT

Municipality Waste Water Treatment Work Status • No License & Operational Plan Morebeng Sewage Works. • Effluent analysis not available. • No license & operational plan. Molemole Oxidation Ponds. • Abandoned & Effluent analysis not done, • No operator.

5.2. Human Settlements 93% of the households are formal dwellings. Lepelle-Nkumpi has the highest percentage of traditional and informal dwellings. Capricorn District has 3,8% informal dwellings and 1,6% traditional dwellings.

When looking at the formal dwelling backlog over time, the number decreased annually by 2.48%. Formal dwelling backlog 2008-2018 30,000

25,000

20,000

15,000

10,000

5,000

0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Formal dwelling backlog Source: IHS Markit Regional eXplorer version 1803

5.3. Electricity According to Community Survey 2016, 96% of households have access to electricity while 4% do not have access to electricity and use other sources of energy such as gas, paraffin, candles, solar etc. The percentage of households with access to electricity has increased from 33% in 1996. 91% of these households have an inhouse prepaid meter. A large number of households still rely on firewood for cooking and PROFILE: CAPRICORN DISTRICT 31

heating due to electricity costs. This is a concern as the cutting of trees for energy provision leads to deforestation and soil erosion.

Electricity is largely generated and distributed by ESKOM. However, Blouberg and Polokwane LMs are electricity services providers (electricity license holders). The highest backlog is in Polokwane with 5,2% of the households not having electricity, which is down from the 42,6% registered in 1996. The backlog in Blouberg is 2,2% in Molemole 2,2%, in the disestablished Aganang and 2% in Lepelle-Nkumpi.

5.4. Waste Management Only 25% of the households receive refuse disposal from the local governments or a service provider. 2,3% utilise a communal dump system. The majority (64%) utilise their own dumping sites, which presents an environmental hazard and challenge.

Waste Collection Services and Landfill/Waste Disposal Sites in CDM Municipality Township collection Rural areas collection Permitted/ Not permitted/ Licensed landfill site Illegal Blouberg ▪ Alldays ▪ Dilaneneng, ▪ Senwabarwana None ▪ Senwabarwana ▪ Avon, ▪ Alldays ▪ Desmond park ▪ , ▪ Extension 5 ▪ Burggerught, ▪ Motlana, ▪ Kromhoek, ▪ Devrede, ▪ Grootpan, ▪ Longden, ▪ Taaibosch, 32 PROFILE: CAPRICORN DISTRICT

▪ Witten, ▪ Raweshi, ▪ Eldorado, ▪ Machaba Lepelle-Nkumpi ▪ Lebowakgomo ▪ Mathibela Lebowakgomo/Lenting None ▪ Rakgoatha ▪ Mankweng ▪ Mamaolo ▪ Matome Molemole ▪ Mogwadi No formalized collection except usage ▪ Mogwadi None ▪ Morebeng of EPWP programmes. ▪ Morebeng Polokwane ▪ Polokwane EPWP waste collection in 19 wards ▪ Weltevreden None ▪ Seshego ▪ Ga-Ramoshoana ▪ Mankweng ▪ Sebayeng

5.5. Roads and Transport The total road network for the district is 4 506 km, with 1 223 km paved and 3 283 km gravelled/unpaved. This means only 27% of then roads are paved.

With regard to the supply for public transport, a variety of transport facilities are in use in the district. The major public transport services are bus and taxi operations. There are 4 subsidised bus operations within the district i.e. Bahwaduba, Kopano, Madodi, and Great North. The bus industry is weakened as a result of insufficient government funding and internal management capacities. The taxi industry is well established, and it augments the minimal bus network. Passenger rail over shorter distances is not available but there is a functionary cargo network which services the regional market with an emphasis on Botswana and Zimbabwe. A majority rely on non-motorised transport (NMT’s) – e.g. donkey carts and bicycle, used in rural areas as an alternative mode of transport. Light delivery vehicles (LDV’s) are also generally used as public transport. There is no e hailing system and metred taxi’s only operate in the City of Polokwane. There is also an international airport which largely services the domestic market from OR Tambo International in .

According to CDM Integrated Transport Plan, current transport supply numbers are; 107 taxi facilities within CDM, of which more than 8% are informal, 285 taxi routes, and approximately 50% of the routes are in the Polokwane Local Municipality, 180 bus routes in the CDM, 196 subsidised buses in operation and 27 taxi associations with approximately 3063 taxi vehicles. Poor road conditions are a significant factor on the operating life span of the vehicles, operating costs, and level of service to the passenger. Transport system is not flexible to respond to customer requirements.

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6. Governance 6.1. Municipality Performance All municipalities received findings on high levels of irrecoverable debt, and current liabilities exceeding 10% of the following year’s budgeted resources. The Auditor-General over the past five years.

Municipality 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/2018 2018/2019 Blouberg Qualified Qualified Qualified Qualified Qualified Lepelle-Nkumpi Qualified Qualified Qualified Qualified Qualified Molemole Unqualified Unqualified Unqualified Unqualified Unqualified With findings with findings with findings with findings with findings Polokwane Unqualified Unqualified Qualified Qualified Pending with findings with findings Capricorn Unqualified Unqualified Unqualified Unqualified Unqualified with findings with findings with findings with findings without findings 6.2. Municipal Capacity

One of the measures of effective governance is the extent that municipalities have staff to perform their required duties. This also assumes that staff is suitable qualified for the respective positions. The total number of staff (including managerial positions) per municipality is illustrated below:

Total Number of Staff per Municipality Full-time Part-time Vacant posts Total % Filled Municipality 2017* 2018 2017* 2018 2017* 2018 2017* 2018 2018 Blouberg 188 213 0 0 43 48 231 261 81.6% Lepelle-Nkumpi 233 238 0 0 17 27 250 265 89.8% Molemole 165 173 0 0 7 25 172 198 87.4% Polokwane 1764 1928 10 11 381 250 2155 2189 88.6% Capricorn District 571 567 0 0 8 94 579 661 85.8% Total 2921 3119 10 11 456 444 3387 3574

According to an assessment conducted by the Municipal Demarcation Board in 2018, there are 32 Engineers and engineering technologists, 293 planners and planning technicians, 3 qualified accountants and 34 environmental officers across the municipalities within the district.

Number of Engineers, Planners, Accountants and Environmental Officers

Capricorn Blouberg Molemole Lepelle- Polokwane Nkumpi Qualified engineers and engineering 10 4 7 4 7 technologists Qualified planners and planning 3 5 3 3 15 technicians Qualified accountants 2 0 0 0 1 Environmental officers 4 3 2 0 128 34 PROFILE: CAPRICORN DISTRICT

6.3. Traditional Affairs Governance

The following table illustrates the participation rate of the traditional leaders in Council meetings as reported by the municipalities.

Traditional Councils that Participate in Municipal Council Meetings Municipality Name Traditional Authority 1. Kgoshigadi MRM Mothapo Bakgaga (Ga-Mothapo) 2. Kgoshigadi AR Chuene Ditlou-Machidi (Ga-Chuene) 3. Kgoshi MS Dikgale Bakone (Ga-Dikgale) 4. Kgoshigadi PR Ledwaba Ga-Ledwaba Capricorn District 5. Kgoshi KS Moloto Moletji Municipality 6. Kgoshigadi MR Manthata Manthata (Ga-Manthata) 7. Kgoshi KO Lebogo Kibi 8. Kgoshi NI Malebogo Ga-Maleboho 9. Kgoshi SA Seakamela Seakamela 10. Kgoshigadi L.R. Matlala Ga-Matlala

Blouberg Local 1. Kgoshi Makgato Ga-Makgato Municipality

1. Kgoshi Thobejane Mafefe 2. Kgoshi Mathabatha Mathabatha (Ga-Mathabatha) 3. Kgoshigadi Mphahlele Mphahlele (Ga-Mphahlele) Lepelle-Nkumpi Local 4. Kgoshigadi Chuene Ditlou-Machidi (Ga-Chuene) Municipality 5. Kgoshigadi Ledwaba Ga-Ledwaba 6. Kgoshi Sello Kekana Iii Zebediela Ndebele (Zebediela) 7. Kgoshigadi Seloane Batau Ba Ga-Seloane

Molemole Local 1. Kgoshi Ramokgopa Ramokgopa Municipality 2. Kgoshi Machaka Machaka

1. Kgoshi Mothiba Mothiba (Ga-Mothiba) 2. Kgoshi DC Maja Maja (Ga-Maja) Polokwane Local 3. Kgoshi MG Makgoba Makgoba (Ga-Makgoba) Municipality 4. Kgoshi MR Mamabolo Bjatladi (Mamabolo) 5. Kgoshigadi MV Mamabolo Mankweng

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7. Projects To Diversify And Grow People And The Economy 7.1. Social Development Social development projects in Capricorn District include the following:

Department Project description Budget Financial year Basic Education No fee learners and schools R492,650,750 2019/20 Eskom Energy ,146,044.02 2019/20 Sedikong Agribusiness development: R1, 500 000 2019/20 Environmental Affairs Lepelle-Nkumpi Department Of Sport, Arts Construction of Seleteng Library Lepelle- R16,870,000 2019/20 And Culture Nkumpi; Capricorn Maintenance of Aganang Library; District Sport Development Games; District Indigenous Games; District Junior Dipapadi Polokwane Capricorn; District Schools Sport Tournaments 7.2. Spatial Development The table below shows categories of growth points within the district as per the district’s Spatial Development Framework. All categories classified as growth points should be stimulated according to their status in the hierarchy by amongst others, providing higher levels of service infrastructure, and ensuring that appropriate services are available for potential business and service/light industrial concerned.

Capricorn Nodal Hierarchy as per Capricorn SDF, 2017 Nodal Point Area Municipality Provincial Growth Points Polokwane/Seshego Polokwane LM District Growth Points Lebowakgomo Lepelle-Nkumpi LM Mankweng Polokwane LM Senwabarwana (Bochum) Blouberg LM Municipal Growth Points Morebeng (Soekmekaar) Molemole LM Mogwadi (Dendron) Molemole LM Alldays Blouberg LM Rural Nodal/ Service Points Mphakane Molemole LM Ga-Rampuru Polokwane LM Ga-Mashashane Polokwane LM Sebayeng Polokwane LM Mogoto Lepelle-Nkumpi LM Vivo Blouberg LM Eldorado Blouberg LM Tolwe Blouberg LM Source: Capricorn District SDF, 2017 The map below provide spatial representation of the above listed Nodal Hierarchy of the district. 36 PROFILE: CAPRICORN DISTRICT

Source: Capricorn District SDF, 2017

Some of the key spatial projects to help support development in the aforementioned nodes include the following:

Project Municipality/Funder 2019/2020 2020/2021 2021/2022 Township establishment at CDM 1,500,000 395,000 553,500 Farm Volgestruisfontein 667 LS Township establishment – CDM 395,000 738,000 Aganang extension Township establishment at CDM 1,500,000 1,777,500 553,500 portion 151-160 of the Farm Sterkloop 688 Urban renewal Projects: CDM 335,000 592,500 1,845,000 Polokwane Municipal Towers

7.3. Infrastructure Projects The major infrastructure projects within the district are discussed below:

In Molemole, the district will invest R90.2 million for implementation of Sephala, Mokopu, Thoka, Makwetja Regional Water Supply project, which is going to benefit the following villages, Sephala in Ward 3, Mokopu in Ward 3, Thoka in Ward 3 and Makwetja in Ward 3. Water Service Infrastructure Grant project is being implemented at Machabaphala (Ward 15) and will soon be completed. The projects will benefit 5,499 households once completed.

In Blouberg, the district will invest R117.5 million implementing the following water projects in Senwabarwana Bulk Water (Ward 19); Burgerreght/ Motlana/ The Grange (all in Ward 13); Langlaagte (Rammutla)/ Vergelegen water project (Ward 5); PROFILE: CAPRICORN DISTRICT 37

Lethaleng, Puraspan (Ga Machaba) (all in Ward 11) Ext water supply; We are also implementing water projects through Water Service Infrastructure Grant in the following areas; Earlydawn (Ward 1), Mankgodi (Ward 21), Ngwanallela (Ward 22), Maokeng (Ward 8), Kromhoek GaMakgato (Ward 15), Nailana (Ward 8), Maokeng, Kromhoek (Ward 15), Manaka (Ward 9) and Ngwanallela (Ward 22); The progress on all these projects is between 77% and 90% and will benefit a total of 4872 households; Avon is part of WSIG programme in 2019/20 financial year in order to address water challenges in the area.

The District has signed an agreement with Waterberg JV Resources Pty Ltd Mine operating in Blouberg to jointly develop a water supply management plan to increase the water supply and infrastructure capacity for both the local community and the Mine. The Municipality and the Mine will work together in this venture in which the Mine will avail the sole capital funding for the project while the Municipality will deploy technical resources to identify potential water sources.

In Lepelle Nkumpi, the district will invest R420 million for implementation of regional water schemes which are anticipated to be completed by the next financial year - Groothoek (Lebowakgomo Zone B) (Ward 15) water supply to benefit 16, 858 households, Groothoek Gedroogte (Ward 3) water supply to benefit 918 households, as well as Mphahlele (Bolatjane (Ward 23), Phalakwane (Ward 23), Makurung (Ward 21) and Dithabaneng (Ward 21)) regional water scheme which will benefit 4070 households.

7.4. Economic Projects The establishment of Mega Agri- Parks, one per district municipality, follows the pronouncement by the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform. An Agri-Park is an agglomeration of agricultural cultivation, packing, processing, storage and marketing of agricultural commodities in a central location such as an economic hub. For Capricorn District Municipality, an area of 4000 hectares at Moletjie, Capricorn Hub was pledged by Kgoṧi Moloto. Only 500 hectors will be utilised for the establishment of the Agri- Park. A farmer production site has been identified in Bochum in Blouberg.

7.5. Environmental Forecasting Below is a list of risks and threats which emanates from a recently completed Environmental Outlook project as indicated in the 2019/20 IDP: • Potential problem of climate change influencing the rainfall patterns, which may have an impact on specie numbers and diversity, food security and water availability. Climate change predictions indicate an increase in extreme weather events such as droughts, hail storms and floods; • Lack of public awareness on environmental matters including alien invading plants, deforestation and veld fires; 38 PROFILE: CAPRICORN DISTRICT

• Uncontrolled urban sprawl which is accompanied pollution, illegal dumping and littering • Illegal mining activities, specifically sand mining; • Dependence and overutilization of groundwater sources; • Lack of infrastructure and resources for waste management throughout the district; • Limited funding available towards waste and environmental functions within municipalities; • Energy efficiency options as well as alternative and renewable energy sources not fully explored; and

“IN LEPELLE NKUMPI, THE DISTRICT WILL INVEST R420 MILLION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF REGIONAL WATER SCHEMES WHICH ARE ANTICIPATED TO BE COMPLETED BY THE NEXT FINANCIAL YEAR”

8. Key recommendations 8.1 Prioritise Integrated Development Plan The 2021/20 of the IDP should position the district as an Agro-processing hub and logistic hub of the province. The IDP should also elaborate on plans to address environmental challenges identified in the district.

8.2 Investor and Sponsorship Opportunities • The District has signed an agreement with Waterberg JV Resources Pty Ltd Mine operating in Blouberg to jointly develop a water supply management plan to increase the water supply and infrastructure capacity for both the local community and the Mine. • The Municipality and the Mine will work together in this venture in which the Mine will avail the sole capital funding for the project while the Municipality will deploy technical resources to identify potential water sources.

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