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Hessequa Municipality
GRDM Rep Forum January 2020 HESSEQUA MUNICIPALITY Introduction DEMOGRAPHICS & INSTITUTIONAL INFO Town Growth Rate 2018 Albertinia 3.11% 8393 Gouritsmond 1.16% 539 Jongensfontein 2.33% 389 Heidelberg 1.49% 8762 Towns Melkhoutfontein 5.53% 3141 & Riversdal 2.37% 19982 Slangrivier 2.50% 3324 Growth Stilbaai 1.55% 3737 Witsand 4.90% 389 Rural -0.13% 11525 Total 1.78% 78020 10.0% Load-shedding Aftermath of global financial crisis and domestic Declines in tourism 8.0% electricity crises Commodity price 6.0% Load-shedding Load-shedding SA in recession 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% 2010 FIFA World Cup -2.0% Deepening drought -4.0% 2018 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 e Kannaland 9.1% -1.4% 1.0% 3.0% 2.6% 2.7% 3.7% 1.3% 0.0% 3.1% 1.1% Hessequa 6.8% -0.6% 1.5% 3.4% 2.9% 3.0% 3.1% 1.2% 0.1% 2.3% 0.4% Mossel Bay 3.5% -0.5% 2.0% 4.2% 3.2% 2.5% 2.1% 1.0% 0.9% 1.1% 0.2% George 5.2% -0.3% 2.7% 4.3% 3.5% 3.2% 2.9% 2.1% 1.5% 1.7% 1.6% Oudtshoorn 5.3% -0.6% 2.3% 3.5% 3.0% 3.1% 2.7% 1.3% 0.7% 1.5% 1.1% Bitou 4.5% 0.1% 2.2% 3.3% 2.8% 3.3% 2.4% 1.5% 1.2% 1.3% -0.6% Knysna 3.4% -0.3% 1.1% 2.5% 2.3% 2.0% 1.9% 0.9% 0.5% 0.8% -0.9% Garden Route District 4.9% -0.4% 2.1% 3.8% 3.1% 2.9% 2.6% 1.5% 1.0% 1.5% 0.8% Western Cape Province 4.1% -1.3% 2.3% 3.8% 2.9% 2.6% 2.4% 1.4% 1.1% 1.2% 0.9% Access to Services & Economic Sectors Unemployment Institutional Overview Senior Management Experienced and Stable Technical Director Appointment Process is underway 6th Clean Audit Outcome Challenge to Comply with existing resources – No new posts can be funded – Cost of Services Risk Driven IDP & Budget Process Investment in Growth Infrastructure Addressing Backlogs Mitigating Risk: Fire & ICT Expenditure Information CAPEX & OPEX OVERVIEW Projects & Programmes - 1 Capital Expenditure challenge has been resolved: Multi- year tender for appointment of Civil Engineers successfully completed CAPEX reported on S72 Report as 13.8% Commitments already registered on System, as projects are completed the expenditure will increase drastically. -
Dragonflies and Damselflies of the Western Cape
BIODIVERSITY OBSERVATIONS RESEARCH PAPER (CITIZEN SCIENCE) Dragonflies and damselflies of the Western Cape - OdonataMAP report, August 2018 Author(s): Journal editor: Underhill LG, Loftie-Eaton M and Pete Laver Navarro R Manuscript editor: Pete Laver Received: August 30, 2018; Accepted: September 6, 2018; Published: September 06, 2018 Citation: Underhill LG, Loftie-Eaton M and Navarro R. 2018. Dragonflies and damselflies of the Western Cape - OdonataMAP report, August 2018. Biodiversity Observations 9.7:1-21 Journal: https://journals.uct.ac.za/index.php/BO/ Manuscript: https://journals.uct.ac.za/index.php/BO/article/view/643 PDF: https://journals.uct.ac.za/index.php/BO/article/view/643/554 HTML: http://thebdi.org/blog/2018/09/06/odonata-of-the-western-cape Biodiversity Observations is an open access electronic journal published by the Animal Demography Unit at the University of Cape Town, available at https://journals.uct.ac.za/index.php/BO/ The scope of Biodiversity Observations includes papers describing observations about biodiversity in general, including animals, plants, algae and fungi. This includes observations of behaviour, breeding and flowering patterns, distributions and range extensions, foraging, food, movement, measurements, habitat and colouration/plumage variations. Biotic interactions such as pollination, fruit dispersal, herbivory and predation fall within the scope, as well as the use of indigenous and exotic species by humans. Observations of naturalised plants and animals will also be considered. Biodiversity Observations will also publish a variety of other interesting or relevant biodiversity material: reports of projects and conferences, annotated checklists for a site or region, specialist bibliographies, book reviews and any other appropriate material. -
South Africa Motorcycle Tour
+49 (0)40 468 992 48 Mo-Fr. 10:00h to 19.00h Good Hope: South Africa Motorcycle Tour (M-ID: 2658) https://www.motourismo.com/en/listings/2658-good-hope-south-africa-motorcycle-tour from €4,890.00 Dates and duration (days) On request 16 days 01/28/2022 - 02/11/2022 15 days Pure Cape region - a pure South Africa tour to enjoy: 2,500 kilometres with fantastic passes between coastal, nature and wine-growing landscapes. Starting with the world famous "Chapmans Peak" it takes as a start or end point on our other South Africa tours. It is us past the "Cape of Good Hope" along the beautiful bays situated directly on Beach Road in Sea Point. Today it is and beaches around Cape Town. Afterwards the tour runs time to relax and discover Cape Town. We have dinner through the heart of the wine growing areas via together in an interesting restaurant in the city centre. Franschhoek to Paarl. Via picturesque Wellington and Tulbagh we pass through the fruit growing areas of Ceres Day 3: to the Cape of Good Hope (Winchester Mansions to the enchanted Cederberg Mountains. The vastness of Hotel) the Klein Karoo offers simply fantastic views on various Today's stage, which we start right after the handover and passes towards Montagu and Oudtshoorn. Over the briefing on GPS and motorcycles, takes us once around the famous Swartberg Pass we continue to the dreamy Prince entire Cape Peninsula. Although the round is only about Albert, which was also the home of singer Brian Finch 140 km long, there are already some highlights today. -
Sea Level Rise and Flood Risk Assessment for a Select Disaster Prone Area Along the Western Cape Coast
Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Sea Level Rise and Flood Risk Assessment for a Select Disaster Prone Area Along the Western Cape Coast Phase 2 Report: Eden District Municipality Sea Level Rise and Flood Risk Modelling Final May 2010 REPORT TITLE : Phase 2 Report: Eden District Municipality Sea Level Rise and Flood Risk Modelling CLIENT : Provincial Government of the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning: Strategic Environmental Management PROJECT : Sea Level Rise and Flood Risk Assessment for a Select Disaster Prone Area Along the Western Cape Coast AUTHORS : D. Blake N. Chimboza REPORT STATUS : Final REPORT NUMBER : 769/2/1/2010 DATE : May 2010 APPROVED FOR : S. Imrie D. Blake Project Manager Task Leader This report is to be referred to in bibliographies as: Umvoto Africa. (2010). Sea Level Rise and Flood Risk Assessment for a Select Disaster Prone Area Along the Western Cape Coast. Phase 2 Report: Eden District Municipality Sea Level Rise and Flood Risk Modelling. Prepared by Umvoto Africa (Pty) Ltd for the Provincial Government of the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning: Strategic Environmental Management (May 2010). Phase 2: Eden DM Sea Level Rise and Flood Risk Modelling 2010 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION Umvoto Africa (Pty) Ltd was appointed by the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP): Strategic Environmental Management division to undertake a sea level rise and flood risk assessment for a select disaster prone area along the Western Cape coast, namely the portion of coastline covered by the Eden District (DM) Municipality, from Witsand to Nature’s Valley. -
Department of Local Government Hessequa
DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT HESSEQUA MUNICIPALITY REGIONAL MONITORING TEAMS MUNICIPAL GOVERNANCE REPORTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 2012 Table of Contents Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 2 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 3 2. Departmental Diagnostic Report .................................................................................................... 3 3. Municipal Governance .................................................................................................................... 3 4. Public Participation ......................................................................................................................... 3 5. Municipal Communications ............................................................................................................ 4 6. Municipal Support ........................................................................................................................... 5 7. Specialised Support ......................................................................................................................... 6 8. Integrated Development Planning .................................................................................................. 7 9. Municipal Infrastructure ................................................................................................................ -
The Ecology of Large Herbivores Native to the Coastal Lowlands of the Fynbos Biome in the Western Cape, South Africa
The ecology of large herbivores native to the coastal lowlands of the Fynbos Biome in the Western Cape, South Africa by Frans Gustav Theodor Radloff Dissertation presented for the degree of Doctor of Science (Botany) at Stellenbosh University Promoter: Prof. L. Mucina Co-Promoter: Prof. W. J. Bond December 2008 DECLARATION By submitting this dissertation electronically, I declare that the entirety of the work contained therein is my own, original work, that I am the owner of the copyright thereof (unless to the extent explicitly otherwise stated) and that I have not previously in its entirety or in part submitted it for obtaining any qualification. Date: 24 November 2008 Copyright © 2008 Stellenbosch University All rights reserved ii ABSTRACT The south-western Cape is a unique region of southern Africa with regards to generally low soil nutrient status, winter rainfall and unusually species-rich temperate vegetation. This region supported a diverse large herbivore (> 20 kg) assemblage at the time of permanent European settlement (1652). The lowlands to the west and east of the Kogelberg supported populations of African elephant, black rhino, hippopotamus, eland, Cape mountain and plain zebra, ostrich, red hartebeest, and grey rhebuck. The eastern lowlands also supported three additional ruminant grazer species - the African buffalo, bontebok, and blue antelope. The fate of these herbivores changed rapidly after European settlement. Today the few remaining species are restricted to a few reserves scattered across the lowlands. This is, however, changing with a rapid growth in the wildlife industry that is accompanied by the reintroduction of wild animals into endangered and fragmented lowland areas. -
Timeline Port Beaufort & Malgas
TIMELINE FOR PORT BEAUFORT & MALGAS 1488: The Portuguese recognized the Breede River Mouth as the finest natural anchorage on the whole southern seaboard of Africa. 1576: King Sebastian’s navigator, Manuel De Mesquita Perestrello called the bay, St. Sebastian’s Bay, after “Dom Sebastiao, the most serene King of Portugal”, and the west bank “Cape Infanta”. 1790: San Sebastian Bay was surveyed by the French sea captain, Captain Duminy. 1798: During May, the Breede River mouth was visited by Lady Anne Barnard and her husband, who was Colonial Secretary under the British Administration, with Jacob Van Reenen of Slang River. 1800: Landrost Anthonie Faure reported to Governor Sir George Young that the river was suitable for navigation “up to six hours inland, with excellent safe loading – places for small vessels along either bank”. 1802: Baron Von Buchenröder visited San Sebastian’s Bay, crossed the river in a small boat and pronounced it “only three to four feet deep at low tide, thus only suitable for sloops and long flat vessels, such as one sees on the Main, Nekker and Weser in Germany”. He also found an English ship anchored in the Breede River. 1803: Dirk Gysbert Van Reenen gave the same advice (as Baron Von Buchenröder) to General Janssens. 1813: Malagas got its name from the farm belonging to Adriaan Odendaal, “Malagas Craal gelegen aan de Breede River” which took its name from a former Khoikhoi Chief. 1817: It was found that the bar was navigable by vessels displacing not more than six feet of water. Lord Charles Somerset named the east bank of Breede River after the title of his father, the 5th Duke of Beaufort. -
Western Western Cape Cape Oudtshoorn Sheriff Service Area
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Albertinia Gouritsmond Heidelberg Jongensfontein Riversdale Stilbaai
Albertinia Gouritsmond Witsand/Port Beaufort Jongensfontein Adventure & Nature Adventure & Nature Adventure & Nature Adventure & Nature Albertinia Golf Club 028 735 1654 Blue Flag Beach Blue Flag Beach Blue Flag Beach Garden Route Game Lodge 028 735 1200 Deepsea Fishing - George 082 253 8033 Pili Pili Adventure Centre 028 537 1783 Gourits River Guest Farm 082 782 0771 Deepsea Fishing - Marx 072 518 7245 Witsand Charters 028 5371248 Indalu Game Reserve 082 990 3831 Hiking (4 trails on commonage) 082 439 9089 Wine & Cuisine River Boat Cruises 073 208 2496 Drie Pikkewyne 028 755 8110 Wine & Cuisine Wine & Cuisine Wine & Cuisine Culture & Heritage Albertinia Hotel 028 735 1030 Kiewiet Restaurant 081 570 6003 Koffie & Klets Coffee Shop 084 463 2779 Fonteinhuisie Aloe Restaurant 028 735 1123 Koffie Stories 082 453 6332 Nella se Winkel 082 630 0230 Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar 028 735 2061 Oppi Map Restaurant 073 208 2496 Pili Pili Witsand Restaurant 028 537 1783 Roosterkoekhoek 028 735 1123 River Breeze Restaurant 083 233 8571 Tuinroete Wyn Boutique 028 735 1123 The Anchorage Beach Restaurant 028 537 1330 Culture & Heritage Culture & Heritage Culture & Heritage Melkhoutfontein Albertinia Museum 072 249 1244 Dutch Reformed Church 083 464 7783 Barry Memorial Church Gourits Memorial Malgas Pontoon Wine & Cuisine Lifestyle Lifestyle Lifestyle Dreamcatcher Foundation Cook-ups 028 754 3469 Alcare Aloe 028 735 1454 Gourits General Dealer 083 463 1366 WJ Crafts 084 463 2779 Culture & Heritage Aloe Ferox 028 735 2504 Isabel Boetiek 082 375 3050 St Augustine’s -
Comments & Response Report
Comments & Response Report December 7, 2020 ENTITY SUBMISSION SUMMARY RESPONSE Dept Water 1. Intended water use falls within the ambit of the 1. General Authorisation included with FBAR. Affairs, General Authorisation (GA) for development 28/09/2020 & within 500m from a wetland (on neighbouring Erf 11/08/2020 692. 2. No operations permitted within 100m of 2. Development falls outside 100m, 1:100 year flood line, watercourse of within 1:100 year flood line. coastal protection zone and coastal management line for Hessequa Municipal area. 3. No water may be abstracted from surface of 3. Municipality has confirmed that the development will groundwater. link to existing Municipal potable water supply. 4. Solid waste must not pose a risk of polluting 4. Municipality has confirmed that solid waste will be groundwater. disposed of the municipal landfill sites of Stilbaai and Riversdale. 5. No surface, groundwater may be polluted. Use 5. Stormwater master plan is included with the Civil silt retention traps and stormwater master plan to Engineering Report and provision is made for erosion prevent erosion and pollution. and pollution prevention measures, including silt traps, in the Environmental Management Plan. 6. Rehabilitation measures must ensure that final 6. EMP stipulates that ECO must be appointed to monitor conditions are environmentally acceptable with construction and that audit(s) must be conducted to no adverse long-term effects on surrounding ensure compliance with EA and EMP inclusive of water resources. rehabilitation measures. STILBAAI LIFESTYLE VILLAGE_FINAL BASIC ASSESSMENT 1 Comments & Response Report December 7, 2020 Civil Aviation 1. CAA has no objection. Conditional approval 1. -
List of Accommodation in Heidelberg
HEIDELBERG (WESTERN CAPE) ACCOMMODATION LIST HIGHLIGHTS: Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve; Grootvadersbosch Conservancy MTB Trails; Delish Restaurant & Wine Shop; Heidelberg Bird Route; Heidelberg Hotel & Bar and Star Nation Art Studio. SKEIDING GUEST FARM *** Skeiding Guest Farm is a working farm approximately 17km from Heidelberg and comprises of several guest rooms and cottages – each with their own bedroom(s); bathroom; and coffee/tea facilities. Some of the cottages has fireplaces too. *Swimming Pool *Braai Areas *Wheelchair Friendly *Animal Encounter *Wi-Fi *Family Friendly *Free Parking *Restaurant *Laundry Services Tel: 082 451 4965 Email: [email protected] Bookings: https://book.nightsbridge.com/10245 ALEX’S OVERNIGHT APARTMENTS Alex’s Overnight Apartments is the perfect overnight stay in between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, or your perfect small-town weekend getaway in the beautiful countryside. Accommodation comprises of 4 self-catering apartments, all with a fully equipped kitchen, bedroom(s); bathroom and braai area. The 5th option is a self-catering timber house which can accommodate a couple. *Braai Areas *Wheelchair Friendly *Wi-Fi *Free Parking * Tel: 082 776 5799 Email: [email protected] Bookings: https://www.travelground.com/accommodation/bb-alex/book LEMON TREE COTTAGE Lemon Tree Cottage is situated in a peaceful part of Heidelberg and offers comfortable accommodation in a 1-bedroom cottage, formally stables built in 1856. The cottage can accommodate 2 guests and comprises 1 bedroom with a queen-size -
State of Rivers Report
STATESTATE OFOF RIVERSRIVERS REPORTREPORT RIVE R S OF THE GOU R ITZ WATE R MANA G E M ENT AR EA 2007 RRIVEIVE RR HHEALTEALT HH PPRR OGOG RR AMMEAMME ii RIVE R S OF THE GOU R ITZ WATE R MANA G E M ENT AR EA 2007: SU mm A R Y The Gouritz Water Management Area (WMA) comprises the Goukou and Duiwenhoks, Gouritz and Garden Route rivers. Beaufort West The Gouritz River is the main river within the WMA. It originates in the Great Karoo and enters the Indian Ocean at Gouritzmond. Dwyka Major tributaries of the Gouritz River are the Groot, Gamka Leeu Gamka and Olifants rivers. The Goukou and Duiwenhoks rivers N1 are small rivers draining the Langeberg Laingsburg Mountains and flow over the coastal plains, Buffels west of Mossel Bay. The main rivers of the Gamka Garden Route, east of the Gouritz River, Touwsrivier Touws Olifants are the Hartenbos, Klein Brak, Groot Brak, Oudtshoorn Knysna, Bietou, Keurbooms, Groot and Calitzdorp Groot Uniondale Bloukrans. Kammanassie George Duiwenhoks N2 Knysna Land-use in the area consists largely of sheep and ostrich Albertinia Gouritz Goukou farming in the arid Great Karoo, extensive irrigation of Mossel Bay lucerne, grapes and deciduous fruit in the Little Karoo, and Plettenberg Bay forestry, tourism and petrochemical industries in the coastal Stilbaai Gouritzmond belt. Indigenous forests, wetlands, lakes and estuaries of high conservation status are found in the wetter south eastern portion of the WMA. Ov e r a l l St a t e Generally, only the upper reaches of the coastal rivers and their tributaries in the WMA are still in a natural or good ecological state, while many of the lower reaches are in a good to fair state.