MUSINA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY DRAFT SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK FULL REPORT 2014/15 REVIEW Prepared By: YB MASHALABA & ASSOCIATES UNIT E 2003 EDINBURG GATE HYDE LANE HYDE PARK, JOHANNESBURG 1 | P a g e 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 8 1.1 The Musina Local Municipality ....................................................................... 11 1.2 Powers and functions ...................................................................................... 12 2. Methodology............................................................................................................ 14 2.1 Process for drafting the SDF ............................................................................ 14 2.1.1 Phase 1: Start-up ....................................................................................... 14 2.1.2 Phase 2: Issues and vision ........................................................................ 15 2.1.3 Phase 3: Spatial Analysis and Synthesis ................................................. 15 2.1.4 Phase 4: Draft SDF ..................................................................................... 16 2.1.5 Phase 5: Achieving support for the SDF ................................................ 16 2.1.6 Phase 6: Finalisation and Approval ........................................................ 17 2.1.7 Phase 7: Implementation ......................................................................... 17 2.2 Legislation and Policy Framework ................................................................. 18 2.2.1 Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 .............................. 19 2.2.2 Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000) ...................................... 19 2.2.3 National Housing Act, 1997 (Act No. 107 of 1997) & National Housing Code 20 2.2.4 Breaking New Ground (BNG) Policy ...................................................... 20 2.2.5 National Development Plan: Vision for 2030 ........................................ 23 2.2.6 Spatial Planning & Land Use Management Act (Act 16 of 2013) ..... 25 2.2.7 Local Government: Municipal Planning & Performance Management Regulations (GN R 796 of 2001) ................................................... 30 2.2.8 National Environmental Management Act, (Act 107 of 1998) .......... 31 2.2.9 Limpopo Spatial Rationale (SDF) ............................................................ 34 2.2.10 Limpopo Employment, Growth and Development Plan (LEGDP), 2009 - 2014 ................................................................................................................ 35 2.2.11 Special Economic Zones (SEZ) ................................................................ 36 2.2.12 Limpopo (Burgersfort SEZ) ........................................................................ 37 2.2.13 Vhembe District IDP .................................................................................. 38 2 | P a g e 2.2.14 Vhembe District SDF ................................................................................. 38 2.3 SDF Vision ........................................................................................................... 39 2.4 Implications of Neighbouring Spatial Development Frameworks ............ 40 2.4.1.1 Neighbouring Spatial Development Frameworks........................... 40 2.4.1.1.1 Makhado SDF .................................................................................. 40 2.4.1.1.2 Mutale SDF ....................................................................................... 40 2.4.1.1.3 Thulamela SDF ................................................................................. 41 2.4.1.1.4 Blouberg SDF ................................................................................... 41 2.5 Summary of Existing Sector Plans ................................................................... 44 2.6 Spatial Analysis ................................................................................................. 45 2.6.1 Biophysical Environment .......................................................................... 45 2.6.1.1 Geology ................................................................................................ 45 2.6.1.2 Climate .................................................................................................. 49 2.6.1.3 Hydrology and Aquatic Ecosystems ................................................. 54 2.6.1.4 Topography and Slopes...................................................................... 56 2.6.1.5 Biodiversity ............................................................................................. 58 2.6.1.1 Vegetation ............................................................................................ 59 2.6.1.2 Conservation, Heritage and Sense of Place ................................... 62 2.6.1.3 Agriculture ............................................................................................. 65 2.6.1.3.1 Soil Potential .................................................................................... 66 2.6.1.3.2 Land Capability .............................................................................. 71 2.6.1.3.3 Grazing Capacity ........................................................................... 73 2.6.1.3.4 Transformed Range Lands ............................................................ 73 2.6.1.4 Mining .................................................................................................... 76 2.6.1.4.1 Active mines .................................................................................... 76 2.6.1.4.1.1 Venetia diamond mine .......................................................... 76 2.6.1.4.1.2 Vele Mine .................................................................................. 76 2.6.1.4.2 Abandoned Mines ......................................................................... 76 2.6.1.4.3 Mining potential .............................................................................. 76 3 | P a g e 2.6.2 Socio-Economic Environment ................................................................. 79 2.6.2.1 Demographic Profile ........................................................................... 79 2.6.2.1.1 Population Density ......................................................................... 79 2.6.2.1.2 Age and Gender distribution ....................................................... 79 2.6.2.1.3 Gender of the head of household .............................................. 82 2.6.2.1.4 Level of education ......................................................................... 82 2.6.2.1.5 Household income ......................................................................... 84 2.6.2.1.6 Languange ...................................................................................... 85 2.6.2.1.7 Population Groups ......................................................................... 86 2.6.2.2 Social Services ...................................................................................... 87 2.6.2.3 Health .................................................................................................... 88 2.6.2.4 Education .............................................................................................. 89 2.6.2.4.1 Schools ............................................................................................. 89 2.6.2.4.2 Libraries ............................................................................................ 90 2.6.2.4.3 Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture ........................................... 90 2.6.2.5 Employment, Occupation and Income Levels ............................... 91 2.6.2.5.1 Employment Sectors ...................................................................... 91 2.6.2.5.2 Unemployment ............................................................................... 92 2.6.2.5.3 The structure of local economy ................................................... 92 2.6.2.6 Land Reform ......................................................................................... 93 2.6.2.7 Cemeteries ........................................................................................... 94 2.6.2.8 Crime ..................................................................................................... 94 2.6.2.9 Property Market Patterns and Growth Pressures ............................ 96 2.6.2.9.1 The drivers of the local economy ................................................ 97 2.6.2.10 Municipal Finances ............................................................................. 98 2.6.2.10.1 Operating Income and expenditure ........................................ 98 2.6.2.10.2 Capital expenditure ................................................................... 107 2.6.3 Built Environment ..................................................................................... 108 2.6.3.1 Hierarchy and Role of Settlements ................................................. 108 4 | P a g e 2.6.3.2 Settlement Densities .......................................................................... 110 2.6.3.3 Land Use Management Issues ......................................................... 114 2.6.3.4 Transportation ..................................................................................... 116 2.6.3.4.1 Roads.............................................................................................