REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016

GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 1 CONTENTS

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1 Foreword – Premier Phumulo Masualle THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE AT A GLANCE Providing Quality Education: Government’s 6 Apex Priority • Home to 7 million people. • Population has increased by 14% between 1996 and 2016 An improved health profile of the province 9 • National population has increased by 37% Integrated human settlements and building • 1 914 036 people migrated out of the province while only 320 619 11 cohesive communities people migrated into the province, leading to a net outward migra- tion of -1 593 417 people compared to a net outward migration -1 592 798 recorded in census 2011. 13 Strategic social infrastructure interventions • The number of households increased by 36% from 1.3 million in 1996 to 1.8 million in 2016. Stimulating rural development, land reform 15 and food security • Whilst the number of households is increasing, the household size is decreasing. The increase in the number of households has impli- Intensify the fight against crime and cations for delivery of basic services, including human settlements 18 corruption development.

Transform the economy to create jobs and • The poverty headcount of the province has decreased from 14.4% in 21 sustain livelihoods 2011 to 12. 7% in 2016, however the province maintains the highest poverty headcount amongst all provinces. Strengthening the developmental state and • Decreases in the poverty headcount were observed across all 24 good governance district municipalities, except for Chris Hani, where it increased from Provincial and municipal audit outcomes 15. 6% in 2011 to 16, 4% in 2016. 26 and the future of local governments • The lowest poverty headcounts were recorded in Nelson Mandela Bay, 3. 0%), Sarah Baartman, 4.5% and Buffalo City 7.3%. • After the global recession, the Eastern Cape economy reached Cover Picture: Premier Masualle during Masiphathisane 3.6% growth in 2011 and since then, the economy has continued to roadshow decline and averaged around 1% growth over five years. Back cover picture: The Eastern Cape Provincial • Three quarters of households in the Eastern Cape - up to 75% or Government Executive Committee 1,3 million - have access to piped water. • Households with access to electricity increased drastically from 36.2% in 1996 to 75% in 2011 and 85.4% in 2016. • Households with access to a flush or chemical toilet (sanitation) also increased from 776 222 in 2011 to 928 332 in 2016. • Nearly two-thirds (65.1% or 1,2 million) of Eastern Cape house- holds stay in formal dwellings, whereas a little more than a quarter reside in traditional dwellings - 26.6% or 471 699 - and less than a tenth – 7.4% or 130 885 – live in informal dwellings. More than half – 59.5% – of the dwellings in Eastern Cape are owned and fully paid-off. 21 Sources: Statistics South Africa Community Survey 2016 FOREWORD ASSESSING OUR PROGRESS HALF- WAY THROUGH OUR TERM OF OFFICE

The well industrialised and commercial leadership, to turn an impoverished and economy in the west of the province is a underdeveloped Eastern Cape into a thriving stark contrast to this abject poverty, unem- province. Our main efforts to improve the ployment and inequalities on the north-east- province include addressing the following ern side of the province. Such vestiges of critical factors: apartheid spatial planning remain a stark re- ality in the human settlement patterns. About • Being the worst performing province in 65% (1.2m) of the province’s citizens live the National Senior Certificate examina- in informal settlements and a further 1.5m tions for a number of years migrate out of province to other provinces, • Having one of the highest school drop-out particularly Gauteng, the Western Cape and rates, resulting in poor literacy rates and KZN to be closer to work opportunities and unemployed youth 016/17 marks the midpoint of the fifth other services. • Having the highest youth unemployment Eastern Cape Provincial Government rate 2administration. Reaching this halfway The migration is retarding economic growth • Being the second most dependant prov- mark – 2014-2016 – calls for introspection and development in the Eastern Cape and ince to assess the progress made against the has suppressed infrastructure investment in • Having the highest poverty count commitments agreed to over the period. the region, specifically in the former home- • Having the lowest number of piped-water lands areas. connections to households Despite enormous challenges and con- • Operating in an situation where govern- straints, we have made substantial progress However, through targeted investment, the ment is the highest contributor to the in delivering against our mandate, commit- Eastern Cape government has turned Port economy ments and targets as we look ahead to the Elizabeth into a stable industrial hub which • Experiencing stunted growth in primary end of our term in 2019. compares well with the former Pretoria-Wit- economic sectors which tend to be the watersrand-Vereeniging (PWV) “Vaal” trian- most labour-absorptive APARTHEID LEGACY gle. Port Elizabeth in the Nelson Mandela • Planning outside of an updated spatial Bay Municipality is industrial and a car-man- development framework Lest we forget that of all apartheid’s lega- ufacturing hub – with the lowest poverty cies, the network of so-called independent head count in the province of just 3%. homelands inside South Africa’s borders, MID-TERM COMMITMENTS has proved to be one of the most difficult to In order to deliver on our electoral mandate The job of the post-apartheid provincial gov- erase. The Constitution amalgamated the and commitments and address the above ernment has been, together with traditional geographical areas consisting of the former critical developmental challenges, we Transkei, the former Ciskei, as well as the eastern portion of the former Cape Province into one province, the Eastern Cape.

This amalgamation initiated an administra- tive process tantamount to merging three different states into one, a process that has not yet been fully normalised into the gov- ernment system.

Integrating underdeveloped economies into a single province further accentuated the inequalities and put strain on limited re- sources. This is one of the reasons why the poverty headcount has remained stubbornly at 12.7% - this is highest poverty headcount of all of South Africa’s provinces. However, it has reduced from 14.4% in 2011.

The legacy of apartheid has resulted in spatial dualities and inequalities. On the one hand there are thriving industrial nodes and on the other marginal rural areas which are often dependant on social grants and remittances from migrant labour, while the well-developed commercial farming sec- tor contrasts with struggling subsistence farming.

Students Career Expo roadshows were held accross the province. GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 1 Premier Masualle at the renovated Frere Hospital. adopted a Provincial Medium Term Strate- To support the above seven priority areas, tive advantages. These are the fact that we gic Framework’s (PMTSF) that focuses on the mid-term policy statements and commit- are the country’s second-largest province seven areas: ments were made to accelerate our agenda and the province with the most biodiversity for social transformation in order to achieve and ecosystems in the country. • Improving quality education and skills a better life for all. development These factors encouraged us to commit to: • Improving health services The social transformation imperatives are creating sustainable and vibrant rural com- • Stimulating rural development, land designed to be supported by the following munities; providing support to small-scale reform and food security commitments made towards developing the and small-holder farmers especially with • Transforming the economy to create jobs economy: regards to agricultural infrastructure; planting and sustainable livelihoods 300,000 hectares over the term; establishing • Intensifying the fight against crime and • Develop small, medium and micro enter- new milling hubs; prioritising the stimula- corruption prises (SMMEs) and cooperatives; tion of rural development, land reform and • Integrating human settlements and build- • Promote the Eastern Cape as a tourist food security in order to uplift marginalised ing cohesive communities destination of choice; households from poverty through agriculture; • Strengthening the developmental state • Initiate procurement reforms in order and to ensure that the agricultural sector and good governance to benefit local suppliers and service contributes to the economy. providers – specifically in the SMME and In each of the above seven priority areas, cooperative space; These commitments also included building specific programmes and projects have • Strengthen the economic opportunities abattoirs, dairy infrastructure and aqua- been identified for the provincial government and benefits derived from the province’s culture incubation schemes, as well as to focus on in terms of resource allocation, two industrial development zones; agri-parks, cooperatives and clusters in the driving implementation and monitoring. • Promote off-take agreements as a stimu- poorest districts. lant to economic activity; To deliver on the above priorities, we adopt- • Work towards expanding identified sec- A shift to accelerate our work induced further ed a portfolio cluster approach that ensures tors such as Nqurha dairy, aquaculture, commitments to focus on investing in iden- government focus and joint responsibility for as well as the ocean economy by optimis- tified agricultural products, upscaling fodder the fulfilment of these. ing our comparative advantage of having production and conducting an agricultural the country’s longest stretch of coastline. census. This approach engenders integration and coordinating the work of government across TRANSFORMING THE ECONOMY The commitments we made on social all spheres. The thrust of our commitment to transform transformation and on economic develop- the economy and create jobs for sustainable ment have been bolstered by our attention MID-TERM POLICY STATEMENTS AND livelihoods with a focus on local economic to investment in infrastructure enablers such COMMITMENTS: development was underpinned by a drive to as transport infrastructure (roads, bridges, SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION AGENDA capitalise on the province’s other compara- rail and aviation), as well as education and

2 GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 healthccare facilities. As I have alluded to above, the work of • Developing and implementing measures government is interrelated and interdepen- to foster accountability and consequence INFRASTRUCTURE dent. As a result, it is critical that the actual management, including the introduction of Our infrastructure commitments, which in- government machinery is primed to deliver a provincial leadership pledge. clude construction, maintenance, refurbish- on its mandate effectively, efficiently and • Signing service delivery agreements with ment and upgrade work requires strategic transparently. members of the executive, improving foresight and experience in the built-environ- oversight and monitoring government ment and project management oversight. This means that the administration must priorities. ensure that the right people are making the • Implementing cost-containment mea- The majority of our infrastructure projects right decisions at the right times for the right sures and piloting the integrated financial are achieved in collaboration with national reasons, and that these decisions are imple- management system. and local entities. The coordination of these mented competently and expeditiously. collaborative efforts impact on projects which We also said we would: we have committed ourselves to such as: Such burdens require intuitive and effective • Strengthen collaboration with traditional the Eskom collaboration for the provision of systems of support for the people carrying leadership around nation building. bulk and household electricity connections; out the work of government. These systems • Focus on Social cohesion, moral regener- the SANRAL collaboration related to road are in turn informed by the strategies and ation and rural development; infrastructure, including access roads to plans designed and implemented by the • Work with the Department of Education remote towns and villages; the collaboration administration. and Cooperative Governance and Tradi- with Transnet with regards to port trade tional Affairs to expand programmes to and logistics; and the collaboration with the ETHICAL AND CAPABLE CIVIL SERVICE empower traditional leaders in Jongilizwe Department of Defence to build bridges to In line with this understanding, and with a School of Traditional Leadership in Tsolo; assist inaccessible communities affected by view of meeting our other commitments • Engage with social partners such as the floods and crumbling infrastructure. through an ethical and capable civil service, Chamber of Mines; this administration has made the following • Review the Intergovernmental Relations Many of the infrastructure considerations commitments: framework to ensure effective participa- involve local government including the provi- • Development of a spatial development tion of all the social actors in the planning, sion of bulk water and sanitation, as well as plan, provincial infrastructure master plan, resourcing and implementation of govern- electricity and roads in our municipalities. and an integrated sustainable human ment programmes; settlements master plan • Roll out war rooms at ward level; With an increasing trend towards urban- • Finalisation of a youth development • Leverage Information Communication isation, our province has experienced strategy, as well as implementing youth Technology (ICT) to enable delivery and increased pressure for access to basic ser- programmes, such as assisting financially access to services in the province; vices in our metropolitan cities as well as in needy students. • Roll-out broadband connectivity in the developing towns that are able to stimulate • Place unemployed youth and train youth province; economic activity and attract labour. artisans and employing 2% of persons • Improve provincial and municipal audit with disabilities, achieving leadership and outcomes; and BACK-TO-BASICS APPROACH FOR development of women in leadership. • Sign and implement a Memorandum of OUR MUNICIPALITIES Understanding with the Special Investiga- tive Unit on fraud and corruption cases. In acknowledging the importance and Administratively, we are committed to: interconnectedness of our work with local government, we have made the following commitments for the period under review: in line with national policy, we committed to the implementation of a Back-to-Basics (B2B) approach to the administration of municipal- ities.

We committed to amalgamating nine un- viable municipalities; we committed R139 million towards section 139 interventions for identified municipalities and we committed towards the King Sabata Dalindyebo Presi- dential intervention.

We also committed towards stabilising all struggling municipalities, as well as strength- ening all municipalities. In supporting local municipalities, we committed to the provision of bulk sub-stations for electricity and we identified certain hotspot municipalities for electrification.

Through our cooperative governance sys- tem we have the responsibility of ensuring the effective functioning of the local adminis- trations in meeting the constitutional impera- tives allocated to that sphere of government. Rural Development and agriculture go hand in hand

GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 3 • Implement cost-containment measures and pilot the integrated financial manage- ment system.

COLLABORATIONS AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS The aim of this policy agenda is to: • Strengthen collaboration with traditional leadership around nation building. • Build social cohesion, moral regeneration and rural development; • Work with the Department of Education and Cooperative Governance and Tradi- tional Affairs to expand programmes to empower traditional leaders in Jongilizwe School of Traditional Leadership in Tsolo; • Engage with social partners such as the Chamber of Mines; • Review the Intergovernmental Relations framework to ensure effective participa- tion of all the social actors in the planning, resourcing and implementation of govern- ment programmes. • Roll out Masiphathisane War Rooms at ward level. • Leverage Information Communication Technology (ICT) to enable delivery and access to services in the province. • Roll-out of broadband connectivity in the province, improve provincial and munici- pal audit outcomes. • Sign and implement a Memorandum of Understanding with the Special Investiga- tive Unit on fraud and corruption cases.

THE MIDTERM REPORT SCORECARD This report highlights performance of the provincial government against commitments GRAMMES made. It aims to provide a clear transparent account of progress we have made so far in Coega Industrial Development Zone, one of the Eastern Cape’s economic hubs. addressing the triple-threats of poverty, in- equality and unemployment. It also gives an The special projects and programmes account on the implementation application of OUR KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS include: the PMTSF strategic priorities. To be able to provide a clear and transpar- • The development of a spatial develop- ent account of the progress we have made ment plan, provincial infrastructure mas- There are challenging areas that requires towards addressing the triple-threats of ter plan, and an integrated sustainable our attention and reform over the remainder poverty, inequality and unemployment, the human settlements master plan; of the term. These achievements and chal- following key performance indicators (KPIs) • The finalisation of a youth development lenges are detailed in the body of the report. (referred to in our commitments above) are strategy, as well as the implementation being implemented and monitored regularly: of youth programmes such as assisting RESPONSE MECHANISMS TO A POS- financially needy students and SIBLE RATINGS DOWNGRADE AND • Special projects and programmes; • The placement of unemployed youth, ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN • Efficient and effective administration; training youth artisans and the employ- We are continuously reviewing our response • Collaborations and strategic partnerships; ment of 2% of persons with disabilities as mechanisms to a possible ratings down- • The mid-term report scorecard; well as the development of leadership, grade and an economic downturn. • Response mechanisms to a possible rat- especially women in leadership. ings downgrade and economic slowdown; Our primary goal is to reduce the ratio of • Provincial priorities of priorities; EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE ADMINIS- compensation of employee spend to total • Review on efficiencies of provincial ad- TRATION budget expenditure and to increase the ratio ministration and public entities; The aim of this policy initiative is to: of provincial investment expenditure. • Development of a provincial spatial and • Develop and implement measures to stimulation of small town economies plan; foster accountability and consequence PROVINCIAL PRIORITIES OF PRIORITIES • Institutionalisation and implementation of management, including the introduction of Masiphathisane; and a provincial leadership pledge. In an ever-shrinking fiscal environment, it is • Economic development and investment • Sign service delivery agreements with important for us to do the best job possible initiatives. members of the executive, improve over- with our allocated resources. As such, we sight for and the monitoring of govern- have identified the top priorities that we will SPECIAL PROJECTS AND PRO- ment priorities. focus on, dedicating the remainder of term to

4 GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 A road is an infrastructure that connects, cities, towns and communities achieving our provincial priorities of priori- with the aim of improving effective policy empowering service delivery model that ties in order to achieve our provincial focus implementation. We are also implementing connects communities directly with relevant of addressing the triple-threats of poverty, improved management of spending and departmental officials and service providers inequality and unemployment. increased revenue generation and collection in order to ensure the provision of services strategies. in a sustainable manner. Our provincial priorities of priorities are: • Provincial infrastructure; DEVELOPMENT OF A PROVINCIAL Masiphathisane is a new way of doing busi- • The transfer of the roads function to the SPATIAL AND STIMULATION OF SMALL ness with communities. The key elements of transport portfolio; TOWN ECONOMIES PLAN success include: • Provincial ICT ; and We have identified six small towns for • The training of councillors and munici- • Improving the health profile of the prov- revitalisation to stimulate local economic pality staff by department of Coopera- ince including improved integration of development and attract investments. tive Governance and Traditional Affairs healthcare-related services. (COGTA) and Office of the Premier (OTP) Our programme to improve roads networks, officials; REVIEW ON EFFICIENCIES OF giving special attention to rural access roads • The appointment of departmental co-ordi- PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND through maintenance and resurfacing. This nators to co-ordinate districts; PUBLIC ENTITIES is in order to achieve integrated sustainable • The provision of local and ward service A review and assessment on the efficiencies human settlements and improve human delivery support to households and com- of provincial public entities led by provincial settlement patterns. munities; treasury was initiated. • The improvement of community part- INSTITUTIONALISATION AND nerships through constant interaction The review focuses on overlapping man- IMPLEMENTAION OF OPERATION between local communities, civil society dates, duplicate objectives and strategies MASIPHATHISANE and business at local level. and inefficiencies in processes. The report is We have made the following progress in the in its final stages. The Eastern Cape has adopted and implementation of Masiphathisane: popularised an integrated service delivery • The establishment of Districts and We also looked at fiscal consolidation model known as Masiphathisane. It is an GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 5 Metros as Masiphathisane ambassadors as a Command Centre, have been inte- arrangements of the Industrial Develop- throughout the province; grated with dedicated personnel focusing ment Zone (IDZ) to Special Economic • Performance contracts of Head Of De- on Masiphathisane cases. Zones. partments have been amended to ensure the implementation and institutionalisation ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND IN- • Financial and non-financial support to of Masiphathisane; VESTMENT INITIATIVES 629 small, medium and micro enterprises • Service Delivery Facilitators, Public In 2014 and in subsequent State of the (SMMEs) and 453 cooperatives (Coops). Liaison Officers, District Managers of Province Addresses (SOPA), we have been Youth and women businesses received COGTA, Inter Government Relations, consistent in our commitment to boost eco- increased support in line with our small Officials and Public Participation Officials nomic growth and create much-needed jobs business development policy statement. have been identified to be the face of the through policy statements and programmes. campaign in Districts and Local munici- These include: • Provincial public entities like the Eastern palities; • A review of the provincial public entities Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), • Proper monitoring and evaluation of the was commissioned with an emphasis Ngqurha IDZ and East London IDZ functionality of war rooms at both local on overlapping mandates, corporate created 21,693 jobs during the 2014/2015 and district level has been done. governance, operational effectiveness, financial and 18,216 jobs during the • All departmental projects including the efficiencies and management and board 2015/16 financial year. The sectors that Provincial Hotline Project, which will serve instability. This includes the transitional created the majority of these jobs were: quarry mining, forestry, logistics and con- struction. Over and above this 207 SM- MEs were provided with integrated export support during the 2014/15 financial year and an additional 143 SMMEs during the 2015-16 financial year.

• The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) was implemented across four sectors: infrastructure, social, environ- mental and non-state sectors.

During this term 430,600 work opportunities and 135,609 full-time employment opportu- nities were created of which 61% were for women, 37% for youth, and 1% for people with disabilities. • Financial support through business de- velopment loan disbursements to SMMEs and Coops by the Eastern Cape Devel- opment Cooperation alone amounted to R92.3million for the 2015/16 financial year, resulting in 1, 177 employment opportunities. About 65 small businesses belonging to young people have benefited from the business incubation programme. • Our interaction with local business reveals that we need to continuously monitor and improve on the policy of 30-day payment regulation. This is one of the primary causes of small business failure. This policy will now form part of the performance agreements for Head of Departments. • We announced a policy of procuring more than 50% of goods and services from local suppliers. Government is aware of the reality that these suppliers are retail- ers whilst manufacturing is undertaken elsewhere, this includes infrastructure procurement, where large projects are undertaken by contractors who are not based in the province.

We are closely monitoring this through Pub- lic Works and there are signs of progress where we see main contractors appointing local subcontractors and labourers for gov- ernment projects. An exemplary case study is the R61 project from Mtamvuna to Mbiza- Members of the community meet in a ward war room to exhange plans, information and na. All infrastructure delivery departments monitor service delivery, as part of the Masiphathisane programme. have been asked to learn best practices

6 GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 from this experience and replicate this where nature of the sector requires a sizeable possible. capital injection to ensure the success INFLUX OF FOREIGN NATIONALS and sustainability of the initiatives. There is a growing risk of xenophobic at- • The Eastern Cape has the longest coast- • During the 2014-15 financial year we tacks in the province as a result of the inflow line in the country with 800km of pristine hosted a number of events including: of foreign nationals into our country. This coastline. The following initiatives have • Ironman SA, which attracted over 2300 requires us as provincial government to stay been undertaken to leverage on this: athletes and approximately 80 000 spec- alert by monitoring the risk of xenophobic • Two maritime schools, George Randal tators; attacks. and Ngwenyathi were opened in January • The National Tourism Careers Expo, 2016; which attracted 8 621 participants and Our interventions to quell xenophobic vio- • Coega Human Capital Solutions has con- benefited 63 SMMEs directly; lence in the province have been recognised ducted labour forecasts for game changer • A Provincial Tourism Careers Expo as pioneering, prompt and forward -looking. maritime projects; attended by more than 2000 tourism and • Transnet has established maritime train- hospitality learners. Funds returned to National Treasury for ing centres at all three ports and training • As part of our commitment to growing education infrastructure is ongoing; tourism we are attending to road infra- • The South African Maritime Safety structure in the Wild Coast meander to The matter of R530m returned to National Authority (SAMSA) is in the process of improve our ranking as a tourist attraction Treasury for education infrastructure in 2015 developing a specialised technical and in South Africa’s missions and tourism needs to be put into perspective. vocational education and training mari- offices abroad; time curriculum; • During the 2014/15 financial year, a Provincial government had secured agree- • The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Univer- total of 15 wind farms and 1 solar farm ments to procure school furniture and sity has established a marine engineering independent power producer projects refurbish old Missionary Schools like EFATA. department; were awarded in the province. These are It was therefore agreed not to reduce the • A lab has been established for marine 2016/17 Education infrastructure grant. and coastal tourism with a finalised Our infrastructure commitments, The provincial Department of Education action plan including key initiatives, committed to replace funds subject to especially for the eastern part of the which include construction, good infrastructure performance spend- province; ing in the 2016/17 financial year. • Key initiatives in Buffalo City Metropol- maintenance, refurbishment and itan Municipality include the East Lon- We were provided with a window to don esplanade development, relocation upgrade work requires strategic negotiate funding in other infrastructure of the aquarium and the establishment areas where the province could demon- of an ocean discovery centre as well as foresight and experience in the strate capacity. We believe we can spend the refurbishment of Ubuhlanti; built-environment and project all these funds with the management sys- • The provincial Department of Transport tems that we have since implemented. is developing airstrips in Port St. Johns management oversight. and Magwa, and concluding the estab- As part of these commitments, Eastern lishment of an aviation school in Port Cape province budgets were adjusted to Alfred; expected to increase the installed wind reflect: • The province has successfully lobbied for energy capacity by 1476 Megawatts. • A reduction of the Education Infrastruc- the annual Isingqi Cultural Festival held The Eastern Cape is now home to eight ture grant by R530m for 2015/16 financial in Port St. Johns to be included as part of manufacturers in the renewable energy year; the national Operation Phakisa on marine sector with a combined investment value • Additions to Human Settlements Develop- and coastal tourism; of over R1bn. The Dedisa peaking power ment Grant of R400million in the second • A maritime museum policy to guide the plant in Qurha was commissioned during adjustments for 2015/16 financial year. establishment of a maritime museum and the 2015-16 financial year. preservation of maritime heritage of the Therefore the R530m was not returned province has been drafted; OTHER EMERGING MATTERS because of inefficient expenditure but as a • Transnet National Ports Authority’s The following matters have arisen in the result administrative agreement with Nation- (TNPA) R186 million rand upgrades to period under review and are worth noting: al Treasury. the port of Port Elizabeth represent the • Instability in the taxi industry; first realisation of government’s Opera- • Influx of foreign nationals; and Ours is a living administration which wel- tion Phakisa and a positive step towards • Funds returned to National Treasury for comes the scrutiny of our stakeholders and a thriving boat building and marine education infrastructure. invites further opportunities to engage and maintenance industry for the city. The collaborate in order for the Eastern Cape to first phase, which started in 2015, has INSTABILITY IN THE TAXI INDUSTRY be the best it can be. not only created jobs but also initiated a In June 2016, the province was almost shut long-term boost for the economy of Port down by a crippling taxi industry strike with I now invite you to go through this mid-term Elizabeth; major routes were blocked by taxi operators. report to understand the progress we have • Various studies are underway for value The provincial government intervened direct- made half-way through our term of office. chain mapping in order to identify oppor- ly in the matter. tunities for SMMEs and local beneficia- Masiphathisane! tion for planned and current initiatives in I have established a steering committee bunkering, liquefied natural gas and oil rig which includes the taxi industry to investi- Happy reading. repairs; gate key challenges and constraints faced • Aquaculture pilot projects are underway by the taxi industry. The work of the steering Phumulo Masualle in Hamburg, Qholora, ELIDZ, Mthatha committee has started to bear fruit with the Premier Dam, Haga-Haga, Grahamstown and taxi industry steadily stabilising. Graff-Reinet. It is crucial to note that the Province of the Eastern Cape

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Early childhood development: Early childhood development has been recognised as one of the most powerful tools for breaking the intergenerational cycle of poverty in South Africa. In acknowledging the impact which early childhood development (ECD) has on aspects such as literacy levels, school drop-out rates, and eventual Matric pass rates, we committed our social development and education departments to ensuring that this most critical of foundational programmes was provided for through adequate ECD infrastructure facilities and trained ECD practitioners. The provincial prioritisation of early childhood development resulted in increased budgets for that programme in these departments, with the ECD budget in education increasing by 47.046 per cent over the period under review. Urban areas have registered the majority of ECD centres per the norms and standards qualifying criteria for ECD structures. Therefore a larger proportion of unregistered ECD centres operate in the more rural areas of the province. This bias favours the receiving city and township E-learning prepares learners for a world driven by innovation primary schools and eventually translates to the province’s skewed education outcomes. he Eastern Cape government is challenges of the 21st century.” This key challenge requires us to review investing enormously in education Since May 2014, the Eastern Cape our strategy and focus on ECD, for – to help end the cycle of poverty for T Provincial government has prioritised the without attending equitably to priority of children, families and communities. following responsibilities and commitments: early childhood development, we invariably At a time when high-quality education • Early childhood development; sabotage the future of our children. is most needed for professional success, • Improving the management and gov- the province‘s priority is to create learning ernance at schools; opportunities, graduate more learners and Improving the management and gover- develop better-prepared leaders of the • Teacher development; nance at schools future. • 100% delivery of learning and teach- Only a third, or two of the 13 provincial The provincial government has identified ing support material (LTSM); departments and six out of the 11 public education as an apex priority and a societal • School infrastructure; entities in the Eastern Cape received clean audits; that is 8 out of 24. The department matter. The factors that influenced this • Improving Matric results; approach are well articulated in the National of education received a qualified audit. • Improving matric results; Development Plan (NDP). The improvement of audit outcomes for • Ensuring inclusive education for persons provincial departments and public entities The NDP states that: “The single most living with disabilities; is a step forward for the Eastern Cape, important investment any country can make but the journey to clean audits still has a is in its people. Education has an intrinsic • Increasing the number of and access to long way to go. It is therefore necessary, and instrumental value in creating societies no-fee schools to more than 90% and that more attention is given to improving that are better able to respond to the • Improving the governance of scholar financial management and accountability 8 GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 for funds allocated for public use. ers is outlined in the Outcomes summary which benefitted the ECD programme. In 2014, the provincial Department of table below. Furthermore, the department completed 24 Education declared 55,796 educator posts labs, 8 technical workshops and 8 schools. An implementing agent was appointed against 54,747 declared for 2016. This 100% delivery of learning and teaching to oversee the building of 4 new hostels. continues a decreasing trend from 60,820 support material (LTSM). educator posts declared in 2013/14. Of The department has started a process The delivery of textbooks, stationery and the 54,747 planned posts in terms of Post of operationalising 6 newly established other learning and teaching support mate- Provisioning Norms, 52,712 posts were Public Special schools and has delivered rial (LTSM) is essential for the provision of filled as at end September 2016. This temporary classrooms to 2 of these schools quality education. The province has consis- translates to 2,035 vacancies at the time. to accommodate the growth. tently reported above 90% LTSM delivery The private sector and other non- The provincial government has endorsed by all districts by 30 November of each government organisations have assisted a proposal to significantly reduce the year for the period under review. However, government to address challenges and number of education districts in an effort reports indicate that this delivery does not revamped school infrastructure such to make for better management, closer take place as planned, with over and under as libraries and laboratories, equipped supervision of schools, and to improve the supplies occurring at a regular basis. state of education in the province. The aim them with e-learning material, donated As a result, the provincial Department of is to reduce the 23 education districts in the uniforms to students, as well as equipment Education has undertaken to study how Eastern Cape to just 12. such as projectors and whiteboards. LTSM delivery has been effected against Community and social partners continue In efforts to capacitate the school school needs. to support excellence in education through management system, the following the provision of various awards for top developmental initiatives were undertaken: School infrastructure. achievers. • 609 Principals were trained on Financial Despite the progress made in prioritising Management The Eastern Cape maintains over 5,500 schools across the province. This school infrastructure, June 2016 data • 567 Principals were trained on Curricu- represents over 20% of the approximately released from the National Education lum Management. 25,7411 schools in the country. The Norms Infrastructure Management System • 204 school principals were identified for and Standards regulations for school indicates that approximately 31% of all mentoring support. infrastructure state that by 29 November schools with no water supply in the country • 141 school mentors were appointed. 2016, there must be no schools without are located in the Eastern Cape, as well as water, electricity or sanitation, and that 91% of those with no sanitation facilities. Challenges experienced with Teacher development. The quality of education will determine school infrastructure include: The Eastern Cape integrating infrastructure Department of Education critical aspects of how the country prepares planning with school has trained 5,595 members rationalisation programmes; of School Governing Bodies for socio-economic development. prolonged vacancies in three (SGBs) in 2014/15 whilst senior infrastructure positions in 2015/16 4,695 members all schools built from mud, zinc and other in the department; maladministration by were empowered on their roles and inappropriate material must be addressed. implementing agents; and insufficient responsibilities. There has been improvement in experience in the rural areas linked with a Our analysis of the state of education electricity supply to schools from a baseline failure to hold contractors and consultants in the province has revealed a number of 25 in 2013/14 to 127 schools (against an to account for the quality and safety of of challenges, including a dire shortage aggregate target of 187) by end of 2015/16. infrastructure. of appropriately qualified and skilled The government has accelerated the It serves to acknowledge that, in 2014 – educators in critical subjects and in certain provision of water to schools. There has as a strategy to mitigate the adverse effect phases; and low levels in numeracy and been a marked improvement from 23 on the provision of adequate education literacy at primary education level limiting schools (2013/14) to 342 schools to date, infrastructure caused by challenges faced the ability of learners to progress smoothly against our target of 322. by the Department of Roads and Public up the system. Works – the Eastern Cape Development In the provision of sanitation facilities, We are now placing a premium on Corporation (ECDC) and the Coega our target was 400 schools. There has teacher placement turnaround times and Development Corporation (CDC) were been an improvement from 47 schools to professional development. identified as “the new social and economic 287 and we are working hard to reach the infrastructure implementing arms of the • 300 teachers and 12 Subject Advisers target. were trained in teaching of reading and province”. The three vacant technical posts There has been an improvement of writing were filled by the end of 2015. electricity supply to schools from a baseline • 1 800 Foundation Phase subject of 25 in 2013/14, to 127 schools against advisors and teachers trained on error our target of 187 by end of 2015/16. The School nutrition. analysis aggregate target was missed as a result of An identified symptom of poverty is a • 665 Teachers from 17 Districts trained poor management of linkages with Eskom. low nutrition base. It is difficult for anyone on ICT Integration into Life Sciences and There were 262 special classrooms built to function optimally on an empty stomach. Business Studies in public schools against a target of 131. In In addressing this reality, the Eastern In 2016, targeted teacher development was addition, 821 classrooms were built against Cape conducts one of the largest school undertaken for Life Sciences, Nautical Sci- a target of 763. nutrition programmes in the country with a reported 1 476 479 qualifying learners ence, Maritime Economics and Agricultural The Department of Education reported benefitting from the school nutrition Sciences which saw 2 Nautical Science, 2 that, during 2016, in addition to maintaining feeding programme by the second quarter Maritime teachers and 1 Subject Advisor schools, 75 classrooms were built, 15 of trained. The focus on training subject advi- of 2016. This is however a decline from sors and science and mathematics teach- the published 1.614 million learners who

GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 9 benefited from the programme during the SNAPSHOT OF COMMITMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS third quarter of 2013/14. Commitments Achievements Provide bursaries to deserving Achieved, with 80% of recipients coming from Buffalo Improving Matric results Higher education students City Municipality and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan In 2014 we committed to achieving a Municipality. 67% matric pass rate; we underachieved with a matric pass rate of 65.417%. The No school without a principal Of 2, 272 posts for principals, deputy principals, heads Class of 2015 achieved a matric pass rate by March 2016 of department and teachers advertised, 976 have been of 56.809% against a 2015 EPRE published filled, 257 cancelled and 1, 039 not filled. target of 75%. The poor performance for Timeous appointment of quali- • 90 Grade 10 Technical Mathematics teachers and the Class of 2015 was largely attributed fied teachers – teacher in front 14 Subject Advisors trained in Curriculum and As- to the misapplication of the reform policy of a child. sessment Policy Statement (CAPS) relating to progressed learners, which • 49 Grade 10 Technical Sciences teachers and 24 resulted in an overall 5.1% decline in the Subject trained in CAPS national matric pass rate for the country. • 84 Grade 11 Technical Mathematics teachers and 21 The provincial government has noted the Subject Advisors trained in CAPS marginal 2.5% improvement - - from 56.8% in 2015 to 59, 3% - - in the Class of 2016 • 69 Grade 11 Technical Sciences teachers and 22 National Senior Certificate pass rate. This Subject Advisors trained in CAPS is the continuation of an upward trajectory • 114 Grade 12 Mathematics Teachers trained in iden- in both the access of learners to education tified topics for 2016 examinations and numbers of learners passing. • 82 Grade 12 Physical Sciences Teachers trained in identified topics for 2016 examinations Ensuring inclusive education for per- • 78 Civil Technology teachers and 20 Subject Advi- sons living with disabilities. sors trained on theory and practical. In 2014 we projected to enrol 12,000 learners with special education needs into no-fee schools to more than 90%. has met the target of transporting public ordinary schools. We have experienced increased more than 65,000 learners to school. Annual target of 68 000 learners has been By 2016 we projected to retain 9,700 access of learners to education from, with exceeded by 631 learners, however not all learners with special needs in special 1 599 046 learners benefitting from “no deserving learners benefit due to budget schools until age 16. This represents a fee schools” by the 2nd quarter of 2016. constraints. worrying decrease from the 10,099 learners Although this is a reduction from the 2014 with special needs reported to have been projection of 1.7 million beneficiaries the A total of 68 631 learners benefited from enrolled in public special schools in 2013 Eastern Cape remains with the second the scholar transport programme in that but remains in line with the drop-out rates highest percentage of learners in the year observed in public ordinary schools. country that did not pay school fees. In the 2016 SOPA, we introduced However, to reduce the long waiting lists Improving the governance of scholar a three-year transformation strategy and number of out of school disabled transport committing to a seven-point turnaround learners, the Department reports that it plan that aimed to address identified has started a process of operationalising 6 challenges in education. This plan was On the scholar transport programme to newly established special schools. formally endorsed and adopted during the promote access to education by learners September 2016 EXCO Lekgotla. Increasing the number of and access to from disadvantaged areas, the province The strategy focuses on elements which overlap with the commitments this administration has made since 2014, and highlighted performance against the 2016 SOPA commitments is incorporated in the reports above, as well as in the table below. The challenge before us is to build a system to provide an engaging school environment with platforms for distribution which engage the ecosystem of government, parents, teachers and non- government organisations and a curriculum that makes it easier for the system to know how children are learning. The freedom to learn is the greatest aspirational urge in the Eastern Cape and across South Africa and the quality of education will determine critical aspects of how the country prepares for socio- economic development. The education challenge is so large, it cannot be accomplished by any one organisation. It involves us all. Nothing is, or can be, more important.◆ ICT in education is being introduced slowly accross the province

10 GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 “We are making good progress in our march towards achieving an improved health profile of the province. We are determined to ensure that in our lifetime, the objective of the Freedom Charter, of establishing a preventive health scheme that is run by the state, as well as of providing free medical care and hospitalization to all, with special care for mothers and young children, is realised,” Premier Masualle, State of the Province AN IMPROVED HEALTH PROFILE OF THE PROVINCE

Health infrastructure helps keep Eastern Cape citizens healthy

he Eastern Cape government’s pri- • Enhancement of health management HIV/AIDS prevalence rate has decreased ority is to build a strong and healthy information systems and strengthening in the 15 years to 49 year old age group. In Tnation that will help future generations human resources for health. 2013/14 prevalence rate was at 10.4% and to develop the province and the country. has dropped to 7.7% in 2015/16. The provincial’s government’s job is to RE-ENGINEERING OF PRIMARY tackle factors which are beyond the control HEALTH CARE (PHC) REDUCTION OF CHILD AND MATERNAL of any single individual, including infrastruc- MORTALITY RATE, IMPROVED FACILITY ture and facilities. The PHC is being re-engineered to create a model of integrated care across MANAGEMENT AND HOSPITAL different levels of the health care system. ADMINISTRATION OUR COMMITMENTS AND FOCUS From hospitals to clinics, in the community There is a reduction in child mortality AREAS and in the home, the Eastern Cape (pneumonia, malnutrition and diarrhea). In an endevour to improve the health government is focusing more on prevention, With pneumonia the province missed profile of the province, the government has health promotion, and advocacy for healthy its target by 1%. The maternal mortality been strengthening and restructuring the lifestyles and well-being, in addition to and immunisation coverage is improving provincial healthcare system, particularly clinical services. but remains low in areas such as Nelson focusing on the following priorities: Mandela Metro, Sarah Baartman, Joe Gqabi, and Alfred Nzo. • Re-engineering of Primary Health Care REDUCTION OF DISEASE BURDEN (PHC) WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON TB AND HIV/ The target is to reduce child mortality to • Reduction of disease burden with special AIDS less than 34 per 1,000, by 2019. In 2014/15 the province was at 41 per 1000, which focus on TB and HIV/AIDS As a result of enhanced programmes improved to 12.8 per 1 000 in 2015/16. The • Reduction of child and maternal mortality such as ARV distribution, the pregnant province has thus shown good progress rate mothers’ programme, and TB treatment, in the management of child mortality there has been progress in the reduction • Improvement facility management and interventions for children under five years, of mortality rate of TB and HIV/AIDS. The hospital administration especially with pneumonia and malnutrition.

GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 11 Ambulances are always ready to transport citizens to various health faciliities.

In terms of maternal mortality, the target With regards to immunisation coverage Nzo (81.5%) districts. These can be is to reduce deaths to less than 100 per for children under 1 year, the province attributed to operations and efficiencies in 100 000 population by 2019. In 2013/14 achieved 80.9% in 2014/15 and 86.1% the distribution of vaccines. the performance was at 156 per 100 000, in 2015/16 against a set target of 90%. and this improved to 148.3 per 100 000 in There are still low averages in the Nelson ENHANCEMENT OF HEALTH MANAGE- 2014/15, and further improved to 135.2 per Mandela Metro (79%), Sarah Baartman MENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND 100 000 in 2015/16. (80.1%), Joe Gqabi (80.2%), and Alfred STRENGTHENED HUMAN RESOURCES SNAPSHOT OF COMMITMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS FOR HEALTH COMMITEMENTS ACHIEVEMENTS Through the partnership between the province and the government of Cuba, Pay more attention to social • Progress has been made including collaboration the province received 25 specialist determinants of health such as: with Cuban government. doctors from Cuba. The doctors have - Training and provisioning of • Existing nursing training facilities have been ex- been deployed towards family medicine Healthcare professionals; panded. practitioners (district hospitals) and the - Expanding existing nursing • Ward Based Outreach Teams (WBOT) and Com- high-level specialists are placed in tertiary training facilities; munity health workers were trained. and regional hospitals where such services are provided. - Increasing access to Primary • Appointment of District Clinical Specialist Teams. Through the Cuba scholarship Health Care; and • Lifestyle awareness programmes underway. programme more than 120 medical - Promoting Healthy lifestyles students are studying since the 167 Ambulances and 3 helicop- Procured as promised. The Department of Health has recommencement of the program in ters entered into a 3 year contract for the provision of 2014. These students are selected from 3 helicopters which are stationed in Mthatha, East disadvantages communities in the province. London and Port Elizabeth. The Lilitha College continues to produce Step up fight against HIV and • Ongoing fight against HIV and AIDS up to 1,200 more professional nursing staff AIDS and • Partnering with NGOs is improving TB and HIV per year. strengthening the role of EC coverage. Major Infrastructural development projects Aids Council have been implemented in Cecilia Maki- wane and Dora Nginza. 17 clinics in OR Tambo District 18 clinics were provided with additional consulting The National Health Insurance (NHI) pilot to be completed rooms mainly in the OR Tambo National Health programme is under implementation in two Insurance (NHI) pilot site. districts, the O.R. Tambo and Alfred Nzo. Training of 1588 nurses and 2 In 2014 a total of 309 health professionals qualified The provincial government must and will 344 healthcare professionals including 26 pharmacists, 83 medical doctors and play its role to improve the heath profile 24 radiographers. of the province, and we invite all people to play their part by making responsible Fixed dose combination treat- • In 2014, 75% of clients were on Fixed Dose Combi- decisions about their health and the health ment to be increased from 75% nation of their families. ◆ • In 2015 patients having access to ARVs increased form 320 062 to 352 256. 12 GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 “At the Congress of the People, back in 1955 in Kliptown, we said that there shall be houses for all. The provision of integrated human settlements remains a key focus of Government as we move towards a society characteristic of a better life for all. Accordingly, we are continuing with our programme of providing sustainable human settlements for our people.” Premier Masualle, State of the Province Address 2015. INTERGRATED HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND BUILDING COHESIVE COMMUNITIES

Housing helps drive economic development

ousing affects everything in a people to be independent for longer, This includes the provision of housing to person’s life. Inadequately housed providing positive consequences for the meet the demand of housing across the Hadults often make unsuccessful em- economy and communities. province. ployees. The province needs a workforce In its commitment to build integrated • Providing housing to special groups such that not only has competitive skills, but also human settlements and cohesive as war veterans and other designated access to decent housing and an ability communities, the provincial government groups. to arrive at work everyday and on time to has set its priorities as follows: apply those skills. • Developing sustainable human settle- DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE HUMAN Research also shows that children in ment that is accessible and located in SETTLEMENT THAT IS ACCESSIBLE unstable housing situations often make areas of high economic opportunities. AND LOCATED IN AREAS OF HIGH unsuccessful students, who are in turn ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES more likely to grow into unsuccessful employees. Better housing contributes to We are happy that the provincial Department of Human Settlements has Better housing contributes to improved improved mental and physical for three consecutive years achieved its mental and physical health for families, targets of constructing quality housing leading to fewer demands on healthcare health for families, leading to units and installing services, while targets systems. It helps older and disabled fewer demands on healthcare. on site and services and rectification GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 13 Housing and healthy living go together have been over-achieved. 10,231 respectively were completed. building economic and social infrastructure. As part of a national drive to promote Construction milestones attained over Linked Individual Subsidy Programme home ownership, 2,954 title deeds have and above completed houses are: 4,969 (FLISP) and 280 Individual Subsidies were been issued against the set target of foundations, 1,971 wall plates, 4,094 approved. Additionally, about 18 informal 6,000 in 2014/15 whilst in 2015/16 the roofs and 2,591 finishes accomplished. In settlements have been upgraded. department managed to successfully reach addition, 368 Social Rental housing units Through the Youth Build Program, 7,395 against the set target of 7,000. were completed in the Fairview Link project, wherein the department sought to The overachievement is a consequence with 327 beneficiaries approved. create job opportunities through housing of strategic partnership discussions that Integrated Residential Development construction, a total of 11,331 jobs were resulted in the power of attorney being flagship projects have been completed. created in the following categories: Women: given to conveyancers to speedily effect These include 273 in Mandela Park, 969; Youth: 5,788; Male: 4,554; Disabled: transfer of rental units sold. Lotusville in Sarah Baartman and 20. A total of 12,979 housing units and 12,581 Steynsburg and 530 in Joe Gqabi. Projects serviced sites against targets of 13,100 and of this nature will contribute towards HOUSING TO SPECIAL GROUPS SUCH AS WAR VETERANS AND DESIGNATED SNAPSHOT OF COMMITMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS GROUPS Commitments Achievements For military veterans, housing subsidy Over the term 78 000 housing • A total of 12 979 housing units and 12 581 service approval has been over-achieved. The units to be completed; 3 300 sites against a target of 13 064 and 10 231 respec- Lukhanji Military Veterans Project (200 social and rental housing units tively were completed. units) was launched in collaboration with to be built • The department again for the fourth year won the National Department of Military Veterans Best Social Housing Award. with a handover of 66 completed units. Piloting 200 units for military • 66 of the houses have been completed and the We need to recognise the role of housing veterans at Lukhanji local mu- department is awaiting beneficiaries from the Mili- as a determinant in health, education and nicipality tary Veterans department. Another two projects are economic development. We owe it to all under construction in King Sabata Dalindyebo and Eastern Cape families to ensure they have Nelson Mandela Metro. a decent roof over their heads. ◆ Building multi-purpose centres • The Multi-Purpose Community Centre in Engcobo at Nelson Mandela Bay Metro- and Ntabachicha have been completed. In the new politan Municipality, Mbizana, financial year a further 3 will be completed. Ngcobo and Cofimvaba

14 GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 “As part of facilitating better interface between the state and citizens, we are continuing with infrastructural programmes across all sectors, including in education, health, road and transport, energy and others , Premier Masualle, SOPA 2015 STRATEGIC SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE INTERVENTIONS

The province has prioritised the following SIPs as critical enablers of service delivery and economic development: • Road infrastructure and road re-surfac- ing; • Renewable energy; • Accelerated school infrastructure devel- opment initiative (ASIDI) • Refurbishment of FET campuses; • Water supply projects; and • Drought relief projects. • Below are the SIPs which we believe are catalysts for regional and economic development.

ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE AND ROAD RE-SURFACING The construction of N2 Wild Coast Highway from Mthatha to Ndwalane near Port St Johns is progressing very well and the freeway is supported by upgraded Expansion of Cecilia Makiwane hospital helped reduce overcrowding in health facilities strategic roads such as the R61 and the Nkantolo Road. here is hardly anything people con- More than a R1bn has been spent sume that isn’t somehow impacted by since 2015 to promote basic services and Projects such as the R61 from infrastructure projects. improve people’s lives. Queenstown to Mthatha, the R56 between T Elliot and Matatiele, R72 from East London From the food we eat, to products We are cognisant that if we are to invest to Port Alfred, sections of the N2 between we use in our homes, the reliability of in infrastructure, create jobs, increase the East London, Peddie, Grahamstown and infrastructure such as roads, transport, speed of commerce and make products Port Elizabeth are helping to transform our electricity, and agricultural products, more affordable for hardworking families provincial economy and improve the infrastructural development is critical. quality of life of our residents. If the province invests in The Mandela Legacy Bridge and LIFEBLOOD. infrastructure, it is creating road connecting Mvezo and Elliotdale Transportation is the lifeblood have been completed. of everything that happens in jobs; increasing the speed of The Gariep Development support this province. The transportation program covers two projects namely: package passed by the legislature commerce and making products • Burgersdorp Resurfacing of spe- allows for continued infrastructure cific roads improvements that make possible more affordable for hardworking the very economic development and • High-Mast Lighting in Burgers- job growth that ultimately results in families across the country. dorp, Steynsburg & Venterstard. The the level of education, health, safety project, at the cost of is R9 913 725 million, has been completed. and community services we have come to across the country, we have a responsibility expect and need to continue in this state. to work hard to make those investments • Upgrading of the Mthatha airport is com- possible. pleted and the airpot is now operating. SIPS. The provincial SIPs, linked to the • Resurfacing of roads IN Aliwal North has been completed. The provincial government has devoted National Infrastructure Plan, provide a financial resources to Strategic Integrated critical mechanism to bring public and Projects (SIPs) to support economic private investment into the province against RENEWABLE ENERGY the backdrop of a weak economic and fiscal development and to enhance service The province has seen its allocation of outlook. delivery. wind and solar farms increase to 17, with a total investment value of R33.7 billion, and GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 15 Bridges such as the new Mthatha bridge connects towns, cities and communities. our economy, and it contributes to our term, exponential job creation, along with competitiveness locally and internationally. other benefits such as cleaner water, safer The Eastern Cape government roads and others. advocates for strategic investments in Eastern Cape citizens deserve them, projects that will fix our most pressing and the province’s local and global problems and have the potential of long- competitiveness requires them. ◆

SNAPSHOT OF COMMITMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS COMMITMENTS ACHIEVEMENTS • Collaboration with SANRAL in • Successful collaboration. Road-works in the 18 132 job years (full time equivalent jobs) upgrading provincial and national province galore. being created over the life of the projects. roads within province; • Designs of major bridges complete. Social While the latest round of wind farms • N2 Highway project between PSJ concerns managed. is due to come online in 2019, there are and Port Edward • Project complete already ten facilities in operation that are • Extension of Mvezo road to Elliot- currently generating 750 megawatts of dale power (as at April 2016). Up to December 2015 they had generated R2.317 billion • Appointed 4 MEC’s to look into • Considerable progress kilowatt hours of electricity, and have access roads across all districts; • Substantial progress on Mnquma bridges played a material role in improving the • DRPW to work with SANDF project reserve margin of the national electricity on critical bridges to connect grid (preventing load-shedding). inaccessible villages, schools & health institutions. ACCELERATED SCHOOL INFRASTRUC- Construction, maintenance and TURE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (ASIDI) repairs to roads to far-flung areas: Out of a total of 145 ASIDI school • Isiphetu hospital 10 km phase 1 Phase 1 complete building initiatives that have reached the • Isiphetu hospital road 14km Phase 2 70% complete implementation stage in the Eastern Cape, • Madwaleni hospital; 45% complete 69 are at final completion, 19 at works • Mzamba to Magusheni; 63% complete completion, 23 at practical completion and • Sabalele; 85% complete others are still under construction. • Isilimela hospital; 55% complete Extension granted • Qolora to Centane REFURBISHMENT OF FET CAMPUSES 50% complete • Nkantolo Road A total of 4 FET campuses to be 15% complete (start date May 2016) established and refurbished are at • Motherwell Rail link and Queen- Runway and main terminal completed procurement stage. stown station upgrade; • Mthatha airport WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS • Umzimvubu dam • Designs nearing completion, funding being The following projects have successfully • ESKOM collaboration for bulk finalized, Social engagement and been completed: and household connection; communication starting in earnest. • The refurbishment of Chiapinni’s Klip • Limited success mainly due to ESKOM capacity dam 2 • Position province as the new • Progress in Western but none in Eastern side • The construction of Senqu water project energy hub • Slow progress. (Khwezi-Naledi East) • Continue championing Mthombo • The upgrading of eastern outfall sewer refinery from the Aliwal Spa to the nursery pump station • Ore rail between Ngqurha and • The revised timeframe for the overall pro- Hotazel gramme is that completion is expected to be in • Rehabilitation of the pumping and gravity Quarter 3 of 2019/20 main between the nursery pump station • Trade and logistics – R5.7 billion and Phola Park pump station. for our ports Invest R6bn on: The following projects are at different stages of prog- JOE GQABI DROUGHT RELIEF • Ndlambe Regional bulk water ress: • Steytlerville Bulk Water Supply from Erasmusk- The R230m plan has identified • Xhorha East Water project; loof interventions to secure water stability in the • Mncwasa water project; affected municipality’s water systems and • Mbizana regional bulk water; • Mncwasa Bulk Water Supply to ensure sustainable water resources and • Xhonxa bulk water • Xhora Bulk Water Supply supply for current and future use. • Chis Hani DM cluster bulk water. • Ibika Centane Water Supply We live and compete in the national and • Hofmeyr Bulk Water Supply global economy, driven not by like- sized • Mount Ayliff Bulk Water Supply nations but by the push and pull of market • Matatiele Regional Bulk Water Supply forces that every country has the power to • Greater Mbizana Regional Bulk Water Supply affect. • KSD PI – Bulk Water Our infrastructure is the backbone of • KSD PI : Bulk Sanitation 16 GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 Through our priority on stimulating rural development, land reform and food security, we are resolute in reversing this legacy, and in making rural areas to become viable and sustainable communities. In keeping with the vision of the Freedom Charter, we are committed to ensuring that land is redistributed and shared equitably amongst those who work it, in order to banish famine and land hunger.” Premier Masualle, 2015 State of the Province Address STIMULATING RURAL DEVELOPMENT, LAND REFORM AND FOOD SECURITY

Agricultural produce in Tsolo

ith our rich endowment in land, ensuring that all arable land is effectively good rain falls, the Eastern Cape ECONOMIC DRIVER utilised. is capable of becoming the food W We are working hard to strengthen To realise our commitments, the basket of the 14 nation Southern African agriculture as a key economic driver in government of the Eastern Cape through Development Community region. the province. A new strategy that supports DRDAR and other departments has The provincial government is buoyed by clustering of commodities and increasing adopted the Eastern Cape Agricultural the knowledge that this would mean that commercialization of agricultural sector, Economic Transformation Strategy. all land-owners could either be producers whilst still supporting smallholder farmers, Our concerted effort and collaboration themselves or be employed in the was endorsed. Also, we continue to with other stakeholders, including the agricultural sector. collaborate with traditional Leaders in Department of Rural Development & Land

GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 17 hubs is at an advanced stage with all sites having been identified and approved by all district municipalities. Four of the six agricultural hubs - - Chris Hani, Amathole, Joe Gqabi, Sarah Baartman - - have been completed, each allocated R45 million for operational expenses. The four Rural Enterprise Development Hubs in the three regions: Chris Hani, O.R. Tambo and Alfred Nzo municipalities are operational and have all started primary production covering a total of 3 754 hectares of land with maize and grain sorghum crops. This yielded a total of 3 159. 44 tonnes, with an estimated total income of about R 8.2 million.

LIFTING MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES THROUGH AGRICULTURE, SUPPORT TO SMALL HOLDER FARMERS AND FOOD SECURITY An estimated 23 000 households have been supported with production inputs to promote household food security over the term. Just under R100 million has been spent on the Ilima/Letsema projects grant over the mid-term. Additionally, in excess of 21 000 hectares were cultivated in communal areas each year for food production and land reform projects. Cattle farming helps the province in poverty alleviation More than 23 000 households received agricultural inputs to ensure their food Reform (DRDLR), puts emphasis on: drought’s effect on our plans, saw us security. An additional 915 small holder • Stimulating rural development, land ending the year with only 16 000 hectares farmers were supported with infrastructure, reform, and food security, planted. inputs and training. • Enhancing the commercial and Partnerships with the private sector We are proud to report that Nick’s Spar small-holder development, and have led to additional agricultural activity sells mealie meal from the Mqanduli hub. on communal land in Lambasi and other It is our intention that as we intensify the • Producing high potential commodities in areas leading to additional area of 18 069 Agriparks / hubs programme, primary spatial and commodity based clusters hectares of maize meal planted, during the production is also intensified with private across the province. 2014/15 financial year. sector partners and traditional leaders The province’s commitments for the playing a key role in unlocking the land 2014-2019 term include the following: and the investments for the benefit of our AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE • Planting 300 000 hectares of land by people. 2019 Over R500 million has been spent on 54 agricultural infrastructure • Lifting marginalised households from development projects contributing FISHERIES poverty through agriculture by support- to increased agricultural production. Alongside cropping and livestock, the ing small holder farmers with agricul- The type of infrastructure invested fisheries sector, including aquaculture, tural infrastructure and implements and includes revitalisation of dams, irrigation has a critical role to play in meeting one bolstering Eastern Cape Rural Devel- scheme development, dips, stock water of the greatest challenges confronting our opment Agency’s capacity to support enhancement, livestock handling, dipping province and the world: food security. farmers facilities, hydroponics infrastructure and Developing inland fishing is also key • Establishing Agri-parks and Red hubs protection of arable land. to marine conservation, providing skills to and ensuring not only agricultural pro- The Lukhanji abattoir is now fully youth, job creation, as well as assisting duction but beneficiation through agro operational. We are working hard to ensure government to conserve our remaining processing that livestock from our own feedlots are stocks. For example, Wild Coast Abalone • Building abattoirs and dairies in strategic slaughtered for sale in the abattoirs. It is is currently the only abalone farm in the locations. our view that we will only rest when all red Eastern Cape and the third largest in South meat eaten in all our institutions and our Africa. PLANTING 300 000 HECTARES OF LAND homes is sourced from within the province The Eastern Cape has placed the BY 2019 as we have the highest livestock numbers fisheries sector at the core of development, in the country as a province. through the Ocean Economy Strategy, also At the end of 2014, we had known as Operation Phakisa. Operation implementable plans for increasing the Phakisa will place marine resources central hectares planted from 17 600 to 42 500 AGRIPARKS in the economy. in the 2015 planting season. The ensuing The establishment of six Agri-Parks or

18 GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 SNAPSHOT OF COMMITMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Commitment Achievements Devise strategies to ensure contribution of agri- • The Department of Rural Development and Agrarian (DRDAR) has been driving culture in the economy the Eastern Cape Agricultural Economic Transformation Strategy. • The DRDAR is working together with Department of Rural Development & Land Reform (DRDLR) and the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) and other agencies to stimulate rural develop- ment, land reform, food security, enhance the commercial and small-holder development, production of high potential commodities in spatial and commodity based clusters across the province. Vigorous implementation of Anti-Poverty strategy • Social Development Department has implemented 18 Community Nutrition Development Centres (CNDCs) and 2160 people benefited in the Anti- Poverty sites and poverty pockets • A total of 13 634 food insecure households were provided with argicultural pro- duction inputs • Household and community profiling conducted in all 8 districts for an informed implementation of Anti- Poverty Strategy interventions. • 18 members of Sakhisizwe Piggery cooperative from the War Veterans commu- nity in Chris Hani District supported with funding. • Social Development Department through collaboration with other stakeholders trained community cooperatives on organic farming Improve investment in agriculture by developing • Over R500 million has been spent on agricultural infrastructure development more rural infrastructure projects contributing to increased agricultural production.

Investment of R27m in the Ndlambe Industrial • A total of 325 hectares (ha) benefiting 101 famers Citrus farmers were supported products – a pineapple beneficiation company; in partnership with the private sector at Amathole & Sarah Baartman districts. Supported production of chicory, pineapples, and 716 jobs were created. tomatoes, citrus. • 122 ha of deciduous fruit were realised benefiting 153 farmers and 399 jobs created in Sarah Baartman • A total of 102 farmers benefited from DRDAR support of 200 ha implemented in partnership with Chicory SA and 2 000 jobs were created • 250 ha of pineapple production were supported in Amathole disctrict, benefiting 40 farmers and creating 63 jobs. Build abattoirs • Lukhanji abattoir is fully operational. Design and implement food security plan • Connecting smallholders to rapidly expanding high-value horticulture, poultry, aquaculture, as well as dairy markets. • An estimated 23 000 households have been supported with production inputs. • Just under R100 million has been spent on the Ilima/Letsema projects grant over the mid-term. Implement drought rescue plan • Approximately 4 929 tons of food, 1 608 water tanks and 10,7 million litres of water were supplied to drought affected farmers and livestock owners.

Aquaculture development would ensure areas. We were forced to focus on drought and 137 temporary jobs were created. In we close the fish protein gap that may mitigation measures instead of increasing the forestry industry, 1 188 ha of forest be created by declining marine capture hectares to be planted. trees have been planted. fish resources. Due to matters relating to Mitigation measures were put in place There is no doubt that Eastern Cape fishing licenses, we are lagging behind and which included the supply of fodder (lay residents are directly or indirectly linked still continue to stagnate in the planning and lucerne), mineral licks, water tanks and to agriculture for their livelihood. Indeed, phase. carting of water to farmers and livestock improved farm output also helps in owners to mitigate the effects of the diversification of rural economy toward MITIGATING IMPACT OF agro-based industries and non- DROUGHT TO FARMING farm activities such as livestock, We are working hard to strengthen fisheries and poultry. Thus, The drought has had a agricultural development is critically devastating impact on crop agriculture as a key economic driver in important for poverty alleviation. production and resulted in significant livestock losses. the province Giving agriculture a serious look, Despite the devastating drought, particularly in light of its potential a total of 195 000 hectares were cultivated, to contribute to food security, also means drought. yielding 72 200 tonnes of yellow maize in going back to our roots and our most the 2014/15 financial year. In addition, increasing support has bountiful resource: agricultural land. been provided to smallholder producers During 2015/2016 out of 42 500 hectares Indeed, our natural endowment makes across the province. Approximately 3 targeted, only 21 064 hectares were us an agricultural and food basket province. 000 smallholder producers have been realized due to drought. Well-managed, sustainable agriculture supported with infrastructure, agricultural cannot only overcome hunger and poverty It is a pity that the impact of the 2015 advice and inputs to increase sustainable but also usher in food security. ◆ drought led to inability to plant in the Alfred production. GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 Ndzo and Joe Gqabi district municipality 19 Through the Jobs Fund 386 permanent “The Freedom Charter declared that citizens would be able “to bring up their families in comfort and security.” Accordingly, with this vision in mind, we are forging ahead with intensifying the fight against crime and corruption. Noting the significant contribution of substance abuse to crime, we have enhanced our campaigns to fight this social ill.” Premier Masualle, State of the Province Address, 2016 INTENSIFY THE FIGHT AGAINST CRIME AND CORRUPTION

Community Policing helps reduce crime accross the province

rime and corruption undermine Department of Safety and Liaison in the • monitor police conduct in the province; democratic institutions, slow down Eastern Cape, oversees the effectiveness • oversee the effectiveness and efficiency Ceconomic development and contrib- and efficiency of the South African Police of the South African Police Services in ute to governmental instability. Crime and Service (SAPS) in the province, and ensures the province; corruption hurt poor people disproportion- effective social crime prevention through • promote good police-community rela- ately and are key obstacles to progress and interdepartmental co-ordination and tions in the province; prosperity. engagements with the national department and law and enforcement agencies. • assess the effectiveness of visible polic- ing in the province; CO-ORDINATION AND ENGAGEMENTS Amongst others, coordination and roles • liaise with, and make recommendations WITH SAPS as described in the Constitution, empower provincial governments to: to, the national minister on issues of To curb crime and corruption, the 20 GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 crime and policing; with provincial results recorded in 2013/14 as 2004/5. Through the secondment of the • pass legislation concerning those polic- = 56.7% and in 2015/16 = 82%. Special Investigating Unit (SIU), and the ing functions vested in the province by Ethics Officers have been appointed efforts made by the Office of the Public the constitution, national legislation and in all departments to monitor the Service Commission, the backlog has since national policing policy. implementation of the policy and provide been reduced to 117. annual implementation reports. LAW AND ORDER PRIORITIES The province is working to develop FUNCTIONALITY OF POLICE STATIONS ethics at a school level and has partnered Because of the above coordination role, There has been an effort to strengthen with SAPS, Safety and Liaison, Social the provincial government priorities focus oversight on the functionality of police Development, Correctional Services, on the prevention of crime and mitigation stations. Up to 86 police stations have Education and their entities to fight crimes through: been monitored against a 94 targeted in committed by learners. Crimes such as 2015. The main focus is to support the • Multi-sectoral interventions drug abuse and dealing, and carrying of effectiveness of police stations. • Curbing corruption violent weapons to schools, are being • Tackling backlog of cases targeted. This programme has reached 28 schools in five municipalities with 2,500 DEALING WITH SEXUAL OFFENCES • Supporting functionality of police stations leaners having benefitted from this initiative. AND SAFER SCHOOLS • Dealing with sexual offences and safer Support on Fraud Risk Management In the first half of the 2016/17 period, the schools and Anti-Corruption Awareness Training conviction rate against sexual offences im- • Conviction of offenders, community has been given to Buffalo City Metropolitan proved with a 70.7% achievement (against policing forums Municipality, Amathole, Joe Gqabi, Chris the target of 69%). • Victim empowerment programmes. Hani and Senqu Local Municipality (SLM) in As part of promoting safer schools Here is a look at the programmes, a total of 1,797 progress the provincial Crime and corruption undermine schools have been linked to government has made in police stations with sporadic tackling the above priorities democratic institutions, slow economic unplanned police patrols to all and in reducing crime and linked schools. corruption in the province: development and contribute to governmental instability. VICTIM EMPOWERMENT PRO- MITIGATION OF CRIME GRAMMES THROUGH MULTI-SECTORAL collaboration with Provincial Treasury and We are improving the implementation INTERVENTIONS Corporative Governance and Traditional of victim programmes. There has been The prevention of crime and mitigation Affairs to improve good governance. an increase of funding for victim friendly centres. has been achieved through: Ethics Management training was • Crime mitigation programmes in hot spot conducted for the first time focusing at Bid As at July 2016 the province had up areas, increased multi-sectoral cam- Committee Members and 33 officials from to 166 Non-Profit Organisations spread paigns and crime awareness, ten departments. across the province servicing more than 10 000 clients per year. Interventions aimed at • Implementation of Community Policing reducing domestic violence and abuse of Forums and Community safety forums TACKLING BACKLOG OF CASES women and children. and campaigns focusing on stock theft, The Province faced a backlog of 400 cases school safety, police killings, the effects Furthermore, there is a marked that emanated from the National Anti-Cor- of substance abuse, crimes against improvement on the part of Victim Friendly ruption Hotline, which dated as far back women and children and the killing of the Police Stations to ensure that police elderly. These programmes have paid some dividends for the department. We are also implementing the Provincial Safety Strategy. Key issues identified include the regulation of liquor distribution and sales, support to border management and fight against crime and corruption in both public and private sector. To ensure that communities experience peaceful surroundings, crime prevention operations are conducted in all hot spot areas in the province. There has also been an increase in the setting up of Community Policing Forums and village or street committees. This has resulted in a significant reduction in the number of contact crimes.

CURBING CORRUPTION To fight fraud and corruption, the South African Police Services conduct a physical security audit biannually. The province has seen a gradual improvement in this regard Anti- Corruption Roadshows were conducted across Eastern Cape schools.

GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 21 stations have victim friendly service and this has increased the public trust and confidence to report crimes of sexual harassment. There remains a concern though regarding the need for training of police to ensure handling of complex crime related to sexual abuse, and domestic violence – especially building capacity on the victim’s charter. A criminal enterprise will face challenges in succeeding against the consensus of society and determined communities. As we look forward to the coming years, let us join together to ensure that our efforts, our determination and our collective action are effective. ◆

Traffic officers periodically conduct crime prevention campaigns across the province

SNAPSHOT OF COMMITMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Commitments Achievements • Combat violence and crime against • 39 964 people reached through integrated social crime prevention programmes. women and children; • Sport against Crime event was held at Sikhobeni location, reaching a total of one thou- • Support to victims of violent crime and sand (1000) people. sexual abuse; • A total of 1780 children in conflict with the law admitted Child and Youth Care Centres • Strengthen crime prevention and en- accessed therapeutic and vocational skills training such as bricklaying, sewing, computer forcement in rural areas and hotspots; training and carpentry. • Diversion programmes to channel • Outreach Programmes were conducted in the Alfred Nzo (Bizana) and OR Tambo Districts young offenders away from crime. (Port St Johns) focusing on Gender Based Violence Prevention and marketing of Every- day Heroes Brand. • Campaigns to fight social ills • The Social Development Department has coordinated the Provincial Substance Abuse Forum constituted of stakeholders and Government Departments such as Department of Health, National Prosecuting Authority, South African Police Services, Eastern Cape Liqour Board Nicro and SANCA. • The Social Development Department recruited one hundred and forty eight (148) volun- teers (out of school youth) as Teenagers Against Drug Abuse (TADA) Coordinators to conduct Educational Awareness on the negative effects of substance abuse in schools and establish TADA groups with learners who are further encouraged to share informa- tion amongst other school children. • Thirty eight thousand six hundred and seventy two (38 672) children, 18 years and below and seventeen thousand one hundred and twenty one (17121) youth, 19 years and above, were reached through integrated prevention programme conducted in all districts. Eight (8) Community Based Projects were funded by the Department for rendering of prevention aftercare and reintegration services on substance abuse four (4) in Sarah Baartman one (1) Alfred Nzo and three (3) Amathole Districts. • The Department funded five (5) Private Treatment Centres one (1) in O.R. Tambo District (Thembelitsha Rehabilitation Centre), one (1) at Amatole (SANCA East London) and three (3) in Nelson Mandela (SANCA Port Elizabeth, Shepherd’s Field and Welbedacht). Treat- ment Centers that serve as in and out- patient treatment centers for provision of reception, treatment, rehabilitation and skills development services. Three hundred and nine (309) service users accessed inpatient treatment services, seven hundred and nineteen (719) accessed outpatient treatment services and seven hundred and forty (740) service users accessed after care and reintegration services. • Establishment of a multi-disciplinary • A multi-disciplinary Earnest Malgas substance abuse treatment centre is operational in substance abuse treatment centre Port Elizabeth

• Intensify rural safety, focusing on • Implementation of the SAPS rural safety strategy conducted at Adelaide, Fort Beaufort, violence against women and children, Cookhouse, Somerset East and Bedford police stations. stock theft and substance abuse

22 GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 “We have an abiding objective to transform the economy to create jobs and sustainable livelihoods. We have to do this against an economic outlook characterised by, amongst other things, an economy that records one of the highest unemployment rates in the country, which currently stands at 30.8 per cent, while youth unemployment stands at 50 per cent.We are rising to the task of creating sustainable jobs for our people,” Premier Masualle, SOPA 2015 TRANSFORM THE ECONOMY, CREATE SUSTAINABLE JOBS AND ADDRESS INEQUALITY

Car manufacturing is a major employer in the Eastern Cape

he Eastern Cape government has Addresses since 2014, the commitments • Growing the renewable energy sector. put together a plan to transform the to boost economic growth and create province’s economy. much-needed jobs depended amongst oth- T SMME AND COOPERATIVES DEVELOP- ers on the following six programmes: By focusing on creating the right MENT, SUPPORT AND PROMOTION conditions and business climate, • Develop, support and promote SMMEs • According to audited figures , 337 emphasising on the country’s infrastructure, and Cooperatives Small, Medium & Micro Enterprise Busi- and strategic sectors where the region • 30 Day payment of Service Providers nesses (SMMEs) and 221 Coopera- has clear comparative advantages, the • Maximize local procurement opportuni- tives (Coops) received financial and province’s message is clear: harness ties, develop local suppliers and provide non-financial support during the 2014 resources and invest in these for the future; off-take agreements to promote employ- -15 financial year and during the take responsibility for future generations, as ers of 100 or more people 2015-16 292 SMMEs and 232 Coops well the province’s prosperity. • Operation Phakisa: Maritime industry were supported. promotion • In line with the provincial govern- OUR ECONOMIC PROGRAMMES • Promote EC as a tourism destination ment’s concerted effort to support As stated in all State of the Province and increase the number of tourists women and youth businesses,

GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 23 161women owned businesses and 118 youth owned businesses were supported during the 2015/ 16 finan- cial year. • During the 2014-15 financial year 8525 people were trained in sector development and for the 2015-16 financial year, 6854 people were trained as part of the sector develop- ment initiative. • In 2014-15 the economic sector cre- ated 21 693 and during the 2015/16 financial year 18 216 jobs created. The jobs reported in this section are created in programmes undertaken by Eastern Cape Development Co- operation (ECDC), Ngqurha IDZ and ELIDZ. Most of the jobs reported are derived from Quarry mining, forestry and within the IDZ’s. • Over and above this, 207 SMME’s were provided with integrated export support during 2014-15 financial EWP ceates job opportunities year and 143 SMME’s were provided integrated export support during the procured by the provincial government • The South African Maritime Safety 2015-16 financial year. is sourced through local suppliers. The Authority is in the process of developing • The Expanded Public Works Pro- reality is that these suppliers are retailers a specialised technical and vocational gramme (EPWP) has been imple- whilst manufacturing is undertaken else- education and training maritime curricu- mented across four sectors: the where. lum. infrastructure, social, environmental • With regards to infrastructure procure- • The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan and non-state sectors. During this ment, the large projects are undertaken University has established a marine term 430,600 work opportunities and by contractors who are not based in the engineering department. 135,609 full-time employments have province. • A Phakisa lab has been established for been created. Of those who have • Public Works is showing progress in en- marine and coastal tourism with a final- benefited thus far from these work suring that the main contractors appoint ised action plan including key initiatives, opportunities, 61% are women, 37% local subcontractors and labourers with especially for the eastern part of the are youth, and 1% people with dis- government projects. For example, in the province. abilities. R61 from Mtamvuna to Mbizana project, • Key initiatives in Buffalo City Metropoli- • Loan disbursements to SMME’s and all infrastructure delivery departments tan Municipality include the East London Coops by ECDC alone amounted to were compelled to learn from this experi- esplanade development, relocation of R92.3million for the 2015-16 financial ence and how best to do it. the aquarium and establishment of an year, with the expectation that 1, 177 ocean discovery centre as well as the jobs would be created by refurbishment of Ubuhlanti. the SMME’s supported. For the province, the message is clear: • The provincial Depart- • Within the business incuba- ment of Transport is developing tion program, 65 SMME’s harness resources and invest in these airstrips in Port St. Johns and were supported. for the future; take responsibility for Magwa, and concluding the estab- lishment of an aviation school in Port Alfred. 30-DAY PAYMENT OF SERVICE future generations, as well the province’s PROVIDERS • The province has suc- prosperity. cessfully lobbied for the annual The monitoring and improve- Isingqi Cultural Festival held in ment of the 30-day payment regulation for OPERATION PHAKISA: MARITIME IN- Port St. Johns to be included as part SMMEs is being implemented robustly. It is DUSTRY PROMOTION of the national Operation Phakisa on our responsibility to ensure that economic Operation Phakisa seeks to ensure marine and coastal tourism. transformation through the lever of state economic benefit by utilising the 800km procurement can be realised in the prov- • A maritime museum policy to guide the of coastline in the province. Here are the ince. establishment of a maritime museum operation’s projects to achieve that: and preservation of maritime heritage of This policy will now form part of perfor- • Two schools, George Randal and the province has been drafted. mance agreements for Head of Depart- Ngwenyathi Maritime schools opened in ments. • Transnet National Ports Authority’s January 2016. (TNPA) R186 million rand upgrades to • Coega Human Capital Solutions con- the port of Port Elizabeth represent the MAXIMISE LOCAL PROCUREMENT ducted labour forecasts of game changer first realisation of government’s Opera- OPPORTUNITIES, DEVELOP LOCAL maritime projects. tion Phakisa and a positive step towards SUPPLIERS AND PROVIDE OFF-TAKE • Transnet has established maritime train- a thriving boat building and marine main- AGREEMENTS TO PROMOTE EMPLOY- ing centres at all three ports and training tenance industry for the city. ERS OF 100 OR MORE PEOPLE is ongoing. • The first phase, which started in 2015, • More than 50% of goods and services 24 GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 SNAPSHOT OF COMMITMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS which 63 SMME’s benefitted directly. • During September 2015, we successfully Commitments Achievements hosted a Provincial Tourism Careers • Supporting SMMEs and Cooperatives • 337 SMMEs and 221 cooperatives have Expo that was attended by more than been supported. 2000 learners of tourism and hospitality. • Improving roads to tourism establish- • Some roads built by SANRAL through the As a tourism destination we rank ment prioritizing Baviaanskloof, Hole Rural Roads Programme and the pro- below provinces that are at par or worse in the Wall, Dwesa-Cwebe and Coffee gramme is progressing well. than us in natural scenery, due to roads Bay infrastructure, services and our promotional • Transform the economy to create jobs • 12 740 Jobs created at Ngqurha, ECDC, abilities. This is being attended to through and sustainable livelihoods ELIDZ. the social infrastructure program, brand enhancement and aggressive promotional • EPWP work opportunities a success with activities in South Africa’s missions and more than 135 531. tourism offices abroad. • DEDEAT to consolidate and coordi- • Coega Dairy completed the expansion of nate support to all COOPS its warehouse and office facilities. GROWING THE RENEWABLE ENERGY • Expand Ngqurha dairy and cheese • More than 25% of the milk is procured SECTOR to 9500 square meters. This is aimed from 6 rural black farms owned by the at increasing milk export volumes by communities. This is a first for a Dairy • During the 2014/15 financial year, we 200% company in South Africa. were awarded 15 wind farms and 1 solar farm in the province. These are expected • Develop aquaculture in Ngqurha. • Business plan developed for aquaculture to increase the installed wind energy in Ngqurha. In Nelson Mandela Bay, there capacity by 1476 Megawatts. are fish farms and companies that are operating. • Eastern Cape is now home to 8 manu- facturers in the renewable energy sector has not only created jobs but also initi- sustainability of the initiatives. Unlocking with a combined investment value of ated a long-term boost for the economy funding and lobbying for state owned over R1bn. The Dedisa peaking power of Port Elizabeth. Various studies are enterprise support is a key strategic plant in Qurha was commissioned during underway for value chain mapping in initiative over the short to medium term. the 2015-16 financial year. order to identify opportunities for SMMEs Transforming the Eastern Cape and local beneficiation for planned and PROMOTING TOURISM economy will not be easy. However, our current initiatives in bunkering, liquefied main asset is our people and it is on the natural gas and oil rig repairs. • During the 2014-15 financial year we hosted the Ironman SA that attracted basis of their talents and skills that we Aquaculture pilot projects are underway over 2300 athletes and approximately will transform our economy, increase in Hamburg, Qholora, ELIDZ, Mthatha 80 000 spectators. employment, raise productivity and Dam, Haga-Haga, Grahamstown and compete globally. ◆ Graff-Reinet. It is crucial to note that the • The National Tourism Careers Expo was nature of the sector requires a sizeable also hosted during the 2014-15 financial capital injection to ensure the success and year, attracting 8 621 participants from

Youth development build tomorrow’s leaders

GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 25 “We committed ourselves to strengthen levels of accountability, partnerships and sense of urgency. In taking this commitment forward, we signed delivery agreements and reviewed performance agreements of heads of departments in order to instill a culture of execution and discipline of getting things done.” Premier Masualle, SOPA, 2015 STRENGTHENING THE DEVELOPMENTAL STATE AND GOOD GOVERNANCE

Premier on a road show for Masiphathisane, a people centred development

he concretisation of accountability in • Public sector transformation • Improving service delivery quality and public governance involves an atti- • Efficient recruitment processes access tude of mind in those who govern as T • Provincial government achievements • Frontline service delivery and communi- well as those who are governed. Account- ty-based monitoring ability in public governance is unavoidably • Management Performance Assessment needed for successful service delivery Tool PUBLIC SECTOR TRANSFORMATION programmes. • Performance Management and Develop- Human resource (HR) effectiveness and ment System In strengthening the developmental functionality: over the past three years the state and good governance, the Provincial • Labour relations province has focused on creating capacity Medium Term Strategic Framework • Corporate Governance of ICT Policy among HR units within provincial govern- (PMTSF) has prioritised the following 10 Framework ment departments to ensure that these programmes: • The provincial broadband project units provide efficient transactional as well 26 GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 as strategic support to the core IMPROVING SERVICE DELIV- business. Strides continue to be Accountability in public governance is ERY QUALITY AND ACCESS made in implementing transforma- unavoidably needed for successful service The province has improved tive initiatives like the Job Access its response to issues of service Strategic Framework as well as the delivery programmes delivery. Capacity has been Gender Access Strategic Frame- Through the Office of the Premier, the created within the Office of the work. province is driving a programme to enrol Premier to deal with petitions and other unions in the transformation programmes previously fragmented service delivery EFFICIENT RECRUITMENT PROCESSES through a series of seminars and structured issues. There is now a consolidated approach in handling petitions and a To develop an effective and efficient meetings. quick response to service delivery matters recruitment process for the province, the through service delivery monitors in Office of the Premier (OTP) has centralised CORPORATE GOVERNANCE OF ICT districts. the recruitment of staff. While the project POLICY FRAMEWORK is at infancy, it has enabled the province This practice has also contributed to the Information and Communication Technol- to return a savings of R 241.5 million. This provincial resolution rate of above 90% on ogy (ICT) is playing an ever-increasing was secured through the screening of posts the presidential hotline for complaints and role as a strategic enabler of public service that departments intended to fill so as to enquiries. delivery. ensure a bias towards core business as opposed to support functions. FRONTLINE SERVICE DELIVERY AND THE PROVINCIAL BROADBAND PROJ- COMMUNITY-BASED MONITORING ECT MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE AS- This programme monitors government SESSMENT TOOL (MPAT) The Office of the Premier has established performance through the Frontline a broadband and unified communications Cabinet approved the roll-out of a Service Delivery Monitoring (FSDM) and oversight structure, which will consolidate Management Performance Assessment Community Based Monitoring programmes and focus all broadband efforts entered into Tool (MPAT) to national and provincial to strengthen public accountability to the by government across the province. departments. It was also agreed that citizens and drive service delivery. The Offices of the Premier would be the central programmes have positively responded to coordinators of the process at provincial INTEGRATED PLANNING service delivery matters. level. To date, there has been a commitment The number of monitoring visits to address silo policy planning and conducted from the beginning of the current term of government to date is PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND implementation through the integrated 157. These have been in the form of DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM government cluster plan and the implementation of the revised Integrated baseline, feedback, improvement as well With the adoption of the Performance Man- Governmental Relations Strategy to as improvement verification visits. There is agement and Development System, the improve the relations and continuous monitoring of improvement in province focused on systematic manage- interface between government and citizens visited facilities. ment of the performance of individuals. Pre- and it addresses areas of service mised on the need to develop, recognise The provincial government is certain delivery. and reward good performance, the system that the above governance initiatives will

SNAPSHOT OF COMMITMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Commitments Achievements • Measures to foster accountability and consequence management • The OTP has developed a framework that was presented to will be developed and implemented; Provincial Management. • Leadership pledges to be introduced • Pledges have been signed between SMS and Premier as a sign of commitment and for accountability • Sign service delivery agreements (SDAs) with MECs • SDAs with MECs signed • Implementation of cost cutting measures; • Provincial Coordinating Monitoring Team (PCMT) over- • Rollout of Integrated Financial Management Systems: to be piloted seeing recruitment process has saved the province over in two departments – Social Development and Treasury 260million on COE in 16/17 financial year. • Shared service model is saving cost. • Assessment of the two sites is completed. has now taken us to the level of working to The province has adopted an inculcate a spirit of fairness, accountability, match individual performance results with Integrated Service Delivery Model (ISDM), responsibility and transparency in aspects the overall performance of the organisation. Masiphathisane, to place people at the of government business. centre of their own development, enhance There are awareness campaigns integrated planning and alignment, achieve simplifying the principles of good LABOUR RELATIONS active partnership and involvement, in and governance in a way that is appealing and Dialogue with unions at a departmental around service delivery programmes, to understandable to Eastern Cape citizens. ◆ level as well as provincially has received ensure that communities are consulted and a major boost with the development of the involved in government services and hold Protocols of Engagement document which government accountable. is intended to provide guidance on how disputes should be managed.

GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 27 ”There is more urgency to provide services to our people and it requires a leadership that is decisive and focused and most importantly a leadership that is able to come up with solutions to the benefit of our communities.” Premier Masualle, South African Local Gov- ernment Association Eastern Cape Provincial Conference, Nov 1, 2016. PROVINCIAL AND MUNICIPAL AUDIT OUTCOMES AND THE FUTURE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Giving communities voice to influence government development agenda and service delivery efforts.

s the form of government closest to To ensure a comprehensive role of • Support in the provision of basic the people, municipalities are held ensuring economic growth, job creation, services; Aaccountable for their actions more and a sustainable budget that provides • Support municipalities through than any other institution of government. communities with the level of services it Back to Basics programme; They are open to increasing levels of scruti- expects, the provincial government has • Roll out War Rooms at ward level; ny and accountability. prioritised the following: • Work hard to ensure a smooth • Strengthen support to improve process of amalgamation of some munici- governance; OUR COMMITMENTS palities and 28 GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 • Strengthen collaboration with Road construction is one of the enablers of the economy traditional leaders around nation building, social cohesion, moral regeneration and rural development.

STRENGTHEN SUPPORT TO IMPROVE GOVERNANCE To promote effective and clean financial management and ensure good governance, municipalities are monitored on the implementation of Audit Response Plans, preparation of reports, and procurement management. The municipalities are also supported in the improvement of revenue management and debt collection. Positive trends are showing in the provincial and municipal audit outcomes. There has been an increase over the past three years in the number of municipalities with an unqualified audit opinion; this has increased from 12 municipalities in 2013 to 21 municipalities in 2015. These improvements are a result of improved cooperate governance in municipalities, and a result of the support through support for roads surfacing in The Provincial Department of provided by the Department of Cooperative the CBD, support to household electri- Cooperative Governance and Traditional Governance and the Provincial Treasury. fication, a joint programme of building Affairs (COGTA), with the support of To capacitate municipalities, human the AmaCwerha substation between the Office of the Premier and national resources support to the 16 prioritised ESKOM and the provincial government department of COGTA has launched municipalities, ranged from appointment and the ‘Back to Basics’ (B2B programme) of Administrators (Makana, Inkwanca) to • A database of all water schemes has to provide the much needed support to secondment of officials to critical senior been created and relevant authorities municipalities to either overhaul the manner positions for limited periods (Makana, are informed about non-functional in which they conduct business, particularly Inkwanca, Ikwezi, King Sabatha schemes and province monitors action those that are currently categorised as not Dalindyebo, Tsolwana, Port St Johns & plans for bringing the non-functional doing well at all, or to maintain the current Ngqushwa). Posts of Municipal Managers schemes back to functional status. momentum (those that are seen as best and section 56 posts are mostly filled, while practices). recruitment is underway for others. The B2B programme seeks to support ROLLING OUT OF WAR ROOMS AT municipalities in five critical areas of putting WARD LEVEL – OPERATION MASIPHA- people first to improve public trust and SUPPORT IN PROVISION OF BASIC THISANE credibility in local government through SERVICES War-Rooms are a central tenet of public participation; basic service delivery, More than R1-bililion has been allocated Masiphathisane, the flagship model for good governance, financial management and utilised in various municipalities integrating service delivery in the Eastern and institutional and administrative in support of access roads. Here are Cape Province. The War-Rooms serve as capacity. examples of basic services projects funded points of integration, coordination, referral Through the B2B programme, all 39 by the provincial government: and tracking of issues raised by community municipalities were assessed against members. • R150m to construct the two ring roads service delivery benchmarks and where by-passing central Mthatha central busi- After launch of Masiphathisane in May necessary, support was provided to ness district (CBD) and the King Sabata 2016, War-Rooms were launched in the implement indigent policies. In addition, Dalindyebo (KSD) municipality; following districts: at least 4 (quarterly) reports have been • Augmenting the electrical engineering • Alfred Nzo District - operating in in 16 produced each year on households with at KSD municipality with two full time wards access to basic services focusing on resources; • OR Tambo District - operating in 10 Water, Sanitation, Electricity and Refuse • Bulk electrification of the Western side of wards Removal from Municipalities. For example, the report confirmed that at the beginning Mthatha which is now nearing comple- • Joe Gqabi District - operating in 8 wards tion; of the term, 58.7% of households had • Sarah Baartman District - operating in 12 access to piped water, 77.8% had access • R70m for the Mbhashe local municipality wards to electricity, whilst 69.1 had access to to build access roads especially those • Chris Hani District - operating in 11 sanitation. that lead to the Ebotwe; wards Through the programme, it was found • Desalting of dams, additional boreholes • More War-Rooms will be launched in that the province is faced with water and for drought mitigation, roads surfacing 2017. sanitation backlogs affecting at least and paving in Burgersdorp in the Joe 1,696,170 households or 6,595,842 Gqabi district municipality; individuals. To eradicate these backlogs, SUPPORTING MUNICIPALITIES • Lighting masts in Burgersdorp, Steyn- a total of 1,011 projects would have to THROUGH BACK TO BASICS (B2B) PRO- berg and surrounding areas; be implemented at a combined cost R45 GRAMME • Ntabankulu municipality benefited million i.e. R12 989 154 883 (for sanitation)

GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 29 the challenges pertained to water and sanitation infrastructure as well as services - noteworthy progress has been made in this regard.

WORKING HARD TO ENSURE A SMOOTH PROCESS OF AMALGAMATION OF SOME MUNICIPALITIES. To assist the provincial government in speeding up service delivery and addressing financial challenges faced by these municipalities, a number of municipalities have been amalgamated. The amalgamation was implemented following work by the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) to re-determine some ward demarcations and municipal boundaries, in order to make them more sustainable and financially viable. The amalgamation follows consultations and representations across the board, The East London harbour, one of South Africa’s export hubs including public meetings and investigations carried out by the MDB, and other relevant and R32 928 766 418 (for water). Tambo District Municipality (ORTDM), data sources. As required by legislation, the The Province has 16 priority Inkwanca, Tsolwana and Inxuba Yethemba Board further tested all cases against the municipalities that were earmarked for LMs in the Chris Hani District Municipality demarcation criteria. support in terms of the B2B Programme. (CHDM), Gariep in Joe Gqabi District For example, three local municipalities, These are the two metros, Ikhwezi and Municipality (JGDM), Mbizana, Matatiele Baviaans, Ikwezi and Camdeboo, were Makana LMs in SBDM, ORTDM, Port St and Umzimvubu LMs in the Alfred Nzo amalgamated to form the third largest Johns, Mhlontlo and KSD LMs in the O.R. District Municipality (ANDM). Most of municipality in South Africa. The new

SNAPSHOT OF COMMITMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Commitments Achievements • Municipalities Implementation of Back to Basics (B2B) campaigns to • B2B implemented is going ahead in all municipalities even strengthen municipalities and stabilize all struggling municipalities. though challenges are experienced in the process. • Amalgamation of municipalities to make them financially viable and to • The amalgamation was implemented following work by the deliver services efficiently Municipal Demarcation Board. • Finalisation of the Youth Development strategy • Youth development strategy developed and being imple- • Employment of people with disability (target of 2%) mented • Leadership and Development for Women Programme • Province below 2% target with placement of people with disabilities. • Equity target has been achieved as per the skills devel- opment act on percentage of female representation on Leadership and development programme for women. 150 women completed the coaching and mentoring pro- gramme. • Above 60% were women that participated in the Exec- utive Development Programme Advanced Leadership Programme and Advanced Management Development Programme. In the remainder of the term above 60% of females have been registered for the Emerging Managers development Programme. • Youth Programme to place 10 000 unemployed youth at work by end • 3 298 youth formed part of the artisan programme from 2017 2014 to date whilst 4 971 benefited through the TVET • To train 900 trainee artisans in accelerated Professional and Trade workplace integrated learning. Competency Development (APTCoD) programme • Decline in the registration of apprenticeships: 1402 were • To place 500 young youth on National Youth Service (NYS) registered in 2014 compared to 586 and 416 registered in 2015 and 2016 respectively • R130 Million allocated to section 139 intervention at Makana, Ink- • Corporative Governance Traditional Affairs, Office of the wanca, and KSD to address institutional capacity, improvement of Premier and Treasury assisted in settling ESKOM debts systems and Audit outcomes, payment of Eskom debts, and Infra- and infrastructure projects. structure projects

30 GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 Road construction is one of the enablers of the economy municipality, in the Sarah Baartman District Various work-streams were set up by the traditional leaders are an important has 14 wards and 27 councilors. Technical Change Management Committee stakeholder and partner of government. Also, Lukhanji, Tsolwana and Inkwanca to assist with the amalgamation process. Without a close working relationship with local municipalities were merged to form Work-streams were also established to deal the traditional leaders, the government Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality. with human resources, institutional matters, cannot implement programmes. As finance, legal, infrastructure service traditional leaders are members of the Three structures were established to delivery, community services, integrated Moral Regeneration Movement (MRM), perform different functions at different development planning, communications the provincial government is working levels in order to drive the process of and economic development and planning. closely with the movement and supports its amalgamation forward. The first programmes in the province. structure was the Provincial At the beginning of the term 58.7% of Transformation Committee The Traditional Leaders comprising of officials from the households had access to piped water; continue to support government Office of the Premier; Cooperative in the fight against illegal initiation Governance and Traditional Affairs 77.8% had access to electricity; whilst schools (Umaluko). The provincial (COGTA), and the South African government is encouraged by Local Government Association 69.1 had access to sanitation. According the close cooperation we have (SALGA). with traditional leaders because to the Eastern Cape community survey they are also responsible for The second structure was the improved rural development as Political Change Management 2016 results, 75% of households in the originally envisaged in the Rural Committee, comprising the Development Act. District Mayor and Mayors of province now have access to piped water; the affected municipalities, There is no doubt that the role Speakers, Chief Whips, two 85.4% have access to electricity and 9283 of municipalities is evolving. It SALGA Representatives and two used to be one of providing core Traditional Leaders. 332 households have access to flush toilets. services such as garbage pickup, infrastructure maintenance, and The final structure was the Technical protective services such as police and fire. Change Management System, led by the STRENGTHEN COORDINATION WITH District Municipal Manager and comprised It is now shifting to a more TRADITIONAL LEADERS AROUND Municipal Managers, heads of departments, comprehensive role of ensuring economic NATION BUILDING, SOCIAL COHESION, the affected municipalities, the South growth, job creation, and a sustainable MORAL REGENERATION AND RURAL African Local Government Association and budget that provides communities with the DEVELOPMENT ◆ representatives from labour unions. level of services it expects. As leaders in their own communities,

GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 31 in improving access for people with disabilities, provincial departments and municipalities are encouraged to step up the pace in implementing the transformation programmes that will ensure inclusivity,” Premier Masualle, SOPA 2015. TAKING CARE OF THE VULNERABLE GROUPS IN OUR MIDST

The provincial government is working hard to take care of the vulnerable groups, through identified programmes

n the occasion of him becoming an improving the people’s quality of life and learning Amnesty International Ambassador living standards of those in the low-income • Strengthening the social safety net of Conscience in November 2006, bracket, and is working hard to take care of O • Skills development for persons with President Nelson Mandela said: “Over- the vulnerable groups in our midst through disabilities coming poverty is not a gesture of charity. several programmes as identified below: It is an act of justice. It is the protection of • Provincial Special Programmes fundamental human rights. Everyone every- implementation framework and the OUR COMMITMENTS where has the right to live with dignity - free Eastern Cape disability policy from fear and oppression, free from hunger • Provision of Military Veterans Housing • Youth development strategy and thirst, and free to express themselves • Repatriation and Reburials • Educating the economically and associate at will.” • Women development initiatives disadvantaged • Responding to the violation of the rights • Reducing the death of initiates. The Eastern Cape Provincial of children government agrees with the late President • Inculcating the culture of reading and PROVISION OF MILITARY VETERANS Mandela’s view and is committed to 32 GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 HOUSING Early and forced marriages have since program of learning and reading as a In collaboration with the Department of been curbed and the Palmerton Place of mechanism to foster nation building and Military Veterans the provincial government Safety has since been converted into a social cohesion. has successfully launched the Military Women Resource Centre. Veterans Housing Programme and built 200 STRENGTHENING THE SOCIAL SAFETY units at Lukhanji in the Chris Hani District Furthermore, the Commission for NET Municipality. Gender Equality (CGE) has established More than 1.8 million children under the The government is collaborating with the special programmes on femicide, age of 16 years are accessing the Child veterans to expand the programme to other traditional leadership complaints, gender Support Grant, which makes it the largest areas and address the welfare of military discrimination and human trafficking. child poverty alleviation programme in the veterans in the province. county. The CGE in collaboration with the REPATRIATION AND REBURIALS Commission for Employment Equity, Prevailing conditions force us to The provincial government started a Department of Labour and the Department strengthen the social safety net, and it is national programme to repatriate and for Women, Children and People with our intention as a government to target rebury fallen heroes who died in foreign Disabilities, have been instrumental in additional resources to assist the most countries during the struggle against devising effective measures including vulnerable in our society. apartheid. training programmes that are capable of assisting as well as enforcing compliance with gender equality policies and legislation. SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FOR PERSONS The aim is to bring closure and dignity to WITH DISABILITIES families who have lost their loved ones. To build the Eastern Cape as a INCULCATING THE CULTURE OF READ- comfortable place for persons with ING AND LEARNING Despite the challenges relating disabilities, the provincial government to procedures and protocols for In conclusion, the maturity of a has helped 882 persons with disabilities repatriation of human remains from participate in skills development regional and international spaces, society is measured by its sense of programmes such as sewing, pottery, nine activists were repatriated and crafts, leatherworks, welding and basic reburied to their rightful places. responsibility, spirit of generosity computer. Similarly, 3 807 persons with disabilities accessed community based and the importance it places on rehabilitation services. WOMEN DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES the dignity and well-being of the PROVINCIAL SPECIAL PRO- In an effort to build a cohesive vulnerable and less fortunate. GRAMMES IMPLEMENTATION society and respond to the FRAMEWORK AND THE EASTERN divisions and inequalities of the CAPE DISABILITY POLICY past, the province embarked in several activities in collaboration with public entities In our quest to inculcate a culture The Provincial Special Programmes and members of the communities to of reading and learning, the provincial Implementation Framework and the Eastern redress the gender imbalances and lack of government has spent over R27m to deliver Cape Disability Policy have been developed skills and income for women. 23 Modular Libraries to needy communities to contribute towards socio-economic to address the imbalances of the past. inclusion of designated groups whilst also protecting the rights of vulnerable groups. The province has partnered with National Development Agency, ABSA Bank, More than R33m will be spent on 11 Old Mutual and the Gender Commission in empowering women. The areas of focus are on agricultural skills, women in development works, health issues, and cooperatives.

RESPONDING TO THE VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN The OTP has collaborated with Human Rights Commission on the area of Early and Forced Marriages.

To address any violation of human rights during the “ukuthwala” practise particularly in the O.R. Tambo District, Alfred Nzo District municipalities and other districts of the Eastern Cape, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in partnership with other role players and stakeholders has been engaging community leaders to address this practise as a potential violation of the rights of children. Thelibrary Youth facilities Summit to ensure looks ata sustainedtheir role in economic developmentHere are some as oftomorrows the outcomes: leaders. GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 33 SNAPSHOT OF COMMITMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Commitments Achievements • Provision of military veterans housing. • 200 units at Lukhanji in the Chris Hani District Municipality. Plans to expand the programme underway. • Repatriation and reburial of fallen heroes from foreign countries. • Nine activists were repatriated and reburied to their rightful places • Inculcating the culture of reading and learning. • R27m spent to deliver 23 Modular Libraries to needy com- munities to address the imbalances of the past. • Strengthening the social safety net. • 1.8 million children under the age of 16 years are accessing the Child Support Grant. • Youth development strategy. • A Youth Unit has been established in the Office of the Premier • Educating the economically disadvantaged • R16.3 million spent on 300 financially needy students at institutions in our province.

• 40% of senior management in the in the Office of the Premier. The Unit is development was made when the Provincial Administration are women; helping the government in the coordination University of Fort Hare was assisted with • 1.6% of staff in the Provincial and implementation of the strategy. It an additional allocation of R5, 2 million for Administration are from people with is also coordinating other development student funding. disabilities; initiatives driven by young people, including artisanal and technical skills, as well as • Training of persons with disabilities as EDUCATING THE ECONOMICALLY enterprise development. frontline officers; DISADVANTAGED • Monitoring and evaluation of the Considering the inextricable link mainstreaming of issues of gender, The government is partnering with between education and development, the disability, children and older persons business and municipalities in an ambitious province contributed to the education of into Provincial Government plans, programme to place 10 000 unemployed economically disadvantaged young people programmes and policies; youth at work by the end of 2017. in our local universities a total of R16.3 • Women Leadership Programme million. This has benefited an additional 300 development and implemented in all 13 So far, 282 young people are financially needy students at institutions in departments. The provincial Executive undergoing training in various disciplines our Province. Committee has pledge for a 50-50 in the War on Water Leaks programme. A gender equity and responsive budgeting further 1 460 will be recruited for training on This is also over and above the R20.1 for designated groups mainstreaming. water related artisan skills like plumbing. million that will be made available in the 2016/17 budget. A further R75 million has YOUTH DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY In 2015/16 a total of 2 402 beneficiaries been sourced to support placement of TVET college students to gain workplace To give meaning to the selfless against a target of 2 240 were capacitated experience in 2016. This is part of our contribution of young people in the struggle through accredited and non-accredited contribution to youth development in the for freedom, the provincial government is courses in various agriculture related fields, province. intensifying programmes towards youth whilst learnership programmes on crop development in the Province. and animal production were implemented, benefiting out-of-school youth. REDUCING THE DEATH OF INITIATES Informed by our Youth Development To reduce the death of initiates the Strategy, a Youth Unit has been established A further contribution towards youth government has launched cross-cutting interventions with the Cooperative Governance, South African Police Services, and the House of Traditional Leaders. Working together we continue to seek effective ways of making this tradition the pleasant experience it is supposed to be.

We noted with appreciation the reduction of fatalities in OR Tambo, and this needs to be applauded. We also noted that a number of people have been arrested for violating provincial policies and initiation guidelines. We hope this will act as a deterrent for perpetrators of some of the acts that led to the deaths of the initiates.

In conclusion, the maturity of a society is measured by its sense of responsibility, spirit of generosity and the importance it The province runs a number of initiatives aimed at redressing gender imbalances and places on the dignity and well-being of the ◆ lack of skills and income for women. vulnerable and less fortunate. 34 GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 “Tourism has become an important generator of economic growth. Our aim is to diversify the tourism base by improving accessibility to our national parks, heritage sites, and natural attractions.” Premier Masualle, SOPA 2015.

PROMOTING RECREATION, ARTS, SPORTS AND CULTURE TO FORGE UNITY AND ENHANCE SOCIAL COHESION

The Berlin November hourseracing event is one of the Eastern Cape’s signature events.

he Freedom Charter proclaimed in and Culture (DSRAC), is committed to the • Increasing the provision of sports and 1955 that rest, leisure and recreation following: promote constitutional values; recreation facilities; Tshall be the right of all. However this the culture of reading and lifelong learning; • Boxing; has been an elusive quest. The class- increasing access to sport and recreation • Legends marathon; based nature of society, increasing social programmes; promotion of cultural indus- inequality and the lingering legacy of apart- tries for sustainable socio-economic vitality • Working with National Heritage Council heid’s divisiveness in all aspects of social of the province and the rewriting of South (NHC) to ensure that Mandela National life, present obstacles to leisure and recre- African History. Liberation Heritage route is declared a ation being used to build social cohesion. world heritage site; • Signing Memorandum of Understanding Sports and Recreation, Arts and Culture OUR COMMITMENTS programmes have health benefits and with NHC to conduct research on • Focusing on school sport leagues espe- economic spin-offs, as well as the potential heritage potential and unique features cially in townships; to brand the province. of the province and reinforcing Home of • Strengthening sport development pro- Legends Campaign and grammes; • Strengthening support for signature The Eastern Cape Province, through the • Expanding sports academy events and Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts programmes;

GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 35 FOCUSING ON SCHOOL SPORT EXPANDING SPORTS ACADEMY LEAGUES ESPECIALLY IN TOWNSHIPS PROGRAMMES The provincial government is committed The government encourages students to to making sure facilities are sustainable, compete in organised athletics and sport Academies are designed to meet the needs benefit communities and are supported competitions to instil a winning mentality. of students in the 21st century. They oper- by local communities, and that they offer Every practice and every game becomes ate independently of the local authorities, a fiscally responsible cost-benefit ratio for another tool for students to succeed in the but are still publicly funded by the Depart- management. classroom -- and perhaps in life. Sports and ment of Education. recreation can be used in a therapeutic way Local communities have embraced this op- A number of hubs have been provided with to enhance students’ focus, teamwork and portunity to improve the future well-being of sport equipment, however it is clear that the decision-making. students. The academies deliver inspiring province is not doing well in getting com- learning opportunities, as well as giving munities to participate in active and healthy The province has supported school sport by ample opportunities for all to benefit from living through recreation. Also an enabling encouraging provincial teams to participate its new facilities. The aim is to develop cen- environment for sport in schools has not in national platforms in various sporting tres of excellence within its communities, been created especially in rural areas. codes such as athletics. The province’s through an innovative approach, ensuring 828-member team came number four in the all learners achieve their full personal and BOXING national competition. academic potential. The region has produced 14 Champions, five of whom are at international level, and STRENGTHENING SPORT five are Women Boxers, including one DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES Sports and Recreation, Arts woman international champion. The provincial government believes that sport and youth work should be more and Culture programmes have LEGENDS MARATHON closely linked because of the enormous health benefits and economic influence sport has on promoting cohe- The Legends and Heroes Marathon has sion and transformation of societies, as spin-offs, as well as the emerged as a powerful unifying force to well as enhancing the self-esteem and foster social cohesion across the globe. self-confidence of young people. potential to brand the province. The Province attracted athletes from 13 countries, as far afield as the USA, Europe, Asia and Africa. Our athletes are using Sport promotes learning and is a means these marathons as springboards to qualify to develop a healthy lifestyle. It embraces INCREASING THE PROVISION OF for the Comrades Marathon and the Two everyone, including those who might oth- SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITIES Oceans Marathon. erwise be excluded. Sport brings people Sports and recreation facilities benefit not We will continue to ensure that these mar- closer to others and it advances respect only the schools, but communities as well. athons remain a tool to equip our emerging and understanding. It can promote health- Beyond the physical benefits, the facilities and local young athletes to be prepared for ier, happier and wiser people, and this do wonders for the mental and emotional competitive marathons, and to ensure so- can translate into societies that are more health of local communities. cial upliftment and better life through sport. integrated and attuned to achievement. WORKING WITH NATIONAL HERITAGE COUNCIL (NHC) TO ENSURE THAT

SNAPSHOT OF COMMITMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Commitments Achievements • Focus on school sport leagues especially in townships. • Implemented Township Rugby Development Programme in Nelson Mandela Bay and Buffalo City municipalities as well as integrated foundation sport programmes. • Strengthen sport development programmes by expanding • Established an academy of sport programmes to provide sports academy programmes. scientific support to 400 athletes and established three district sport academies. • Increase the provision of sports and recreation facilities. • McClear, Nolitha Special School and Hams Tech. • Butterworth Swimming Pool completion scheduled for May 2017. • Four additional facilities constructed with MIG Funds, R46,6m. • Working with National Heritage Council to ensure that the • Project going well Mandela national liberation heritage route is declared a world heritage site. • Research on heritage potential and unique features of • The research has progressed well and a manuscript pro- province to reinforce Home of Legends Campaign. duced. Book to be finalised, printed and launched during the 2016/17 financial year. • Strengthen support signature of events. • The province supports all signature events as part of its support for cultural expressions. • Schools hoisting of national flag to instil sense of patriotism • More than 4,000 flags distributed in schools across the and national duty. province.

36 GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 Eastern Cape’s Legends and Heroes Marathon is used as a springboard to qualify for other marathon’s naitonally

MANDELA NATIONAL LIBERATION heritage tourism offering to tourists. HERITAGE ROUTE IS DECLARED A During these festivals artists were provided WORLD HERITAGE SITE STRENGTHENING SUPPORT FOR SIG- with opportunities to showcase their talents. NATURE EVENTS This has attracted tourists and contributed The province is working with the National in advancing the economy of the Province. Heritage Council to develop the Mandela The province supports signature events Liberation Heritage Route. This project is in line with its strategy to promote the role About 8 Artists were given opportunity to a national intervention, aimed at promoting of arts, culture and heritage. The strategy perform in Dakawa during the National social cohesion and impacting on local aims to support arts-related initiatives that Arts festival, while 17 artists attended a economic development, education and the have the potential to create jobs and stimu- music business workshop conducted by top enhancement of liberation. late economic growth across the country. national and international music industry expects. Social cohesion and tourism would ultimately be the main The province has supported school sport Also in an endeavor to expose and beneficiaries. create market, local crafters were by encouraging provincial teams to provided a platform to exhibit and SIGNING A MEMORANDUM participate in national platforms in sell their craft material during Art OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) and Culture festivals while six craft WITH NHC TO CONDUCT various sporting codes such as athletics. entrepreneurs travelled to China for RESEARCH THE PROVINCE’S a 3 months training in shoe design HERITAGE POTENTIAL and manufacturing. For example, about six national days were hosted and celebrated as planned, these The MOU will help the province to turn The Eastern Cape Provincial government is were preceded by build-up activities and the corner in terms of a desirable place to committed to social cohesion programmes events. Arts and Culture festival were host- live and visit, both residentially and from a which promote recreation, leisure and ed in an effort to promote cultural industries tourism perspective. As the home province sports as a basis for integration to ad- for sustainable socio-economic vitality in of Madiba, it has assumed considerable dress the history of division, forge unity the Province. These included National Art importance. and enhance infrastructural development Festival, Isingqi sakwa Mbixane, Shukuma programmes and facilitate mass participa- The heritage potential is part of the Dance and Drama, Sondela Youth Festival, tion. ◆ province’s strategy aimed at boosting the Masikhandi and Buyelekhaya Festival. GOVERNMENT MIDTERM ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 2014-2016 37 REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

Premier Masualle and Members of Executive Committee (MECs).

From left at the back: Mandla Makupula (Education), Nancy Sihlwayi (Social Development), Dr Pumza Dyantyi (Health), Mlibo Qoboshiyane (Rural Development and Agrarian Reform), Pemmy Majodina (Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture) Weziwe Tikana (Transport, Safety and Liaison)

Front row from left: Lynette Marawu (Roads and Public Works), Sakhumzi Somyo (Finance and Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism), Premier Phumulo Masualle, Helen Sauls-August (Human Settlements) and Fikile Xasa (Local Government and Traditional Affairs)

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