Overview
Kannaland Municipality is a local municipality located within the Eden District Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The municipal area is situated in the western part of the Little Caroo and includes the towns of Ladismith, Calitzdorp and Zoar. As of 2011 it has a population of 24,767. Its municipality code is WC041.
Kannaland Local Municipality is classified as a Category B municipality and is responsible for basic service provision to the towns of Calitzdorp, Ladismith, Vanwyksdorp and Zoar, as well as the surrounding farming communities. Kannaland is situated about 340km north-east of Cape Town along the famous tourism Route 62. It is linked by tarred main roads to all other major centres, such as Oudtshoorn (100km), Montagu (139km), George (160km), Mossel Bay (185km) and Port Elizabeth (420km). Both the administrative and legislative seats of Kannaland Municipality are located in Ladismith, with satellite offices in Calitzdorp, Vanwyksdorp and Zoar. The Kannaland municipal area lies huddled between two mountain ranges, the Swartberge and Anysberg. An impressive mountain peak called Towerkop (2 198m) looms above Ladismith. Another impressive site is Elandsberg (2 128m). Halfway up Elandsberg is a famous landmark, sometimes referred to as Ladismith’s extra star in the galaxy: Stanley's Light (1 500m). The municipality has the smallest population in the Eden District, and also has the smallest economy in the region. Kannaland’s climate is ideal for the production of apricots, peaches, plums, nectarines and grapes.
Thusong Centres
A Thusong Service Centre is a one-stop service centre providing information and services to communities, through the development communication approach, in an integrated manner. These centres provide a hub of activities and a variety of services, organised according to the Six-Block Service Model. The model reflects an "ideal" Thusong Service Centre. Since community needs are the driving factor in service provision, this model is modified to suit the context and environment of each Thusong Service Centre.
The following objectives of the Kannaland Municipality Thusong Service Centre are:
- To bring government information and services closer to the people to promote access to opportunities as a basis for improved livelihoods
- To promote cost-effective, integrated, efficient and sustainable service provision to better serve the needs of citizens
- To build sustainable partnerships with government, business and civil society
- To create a platform for greater dialogue between citizens and government.
Government’s mandate and approach to Thusong Service Centres are aligned to a number of policies. The concept of development communication is promoted in these policies, giving ample space to interface between government and citizens so as to facilitate access and progress at a local level:
Disaster Management
The purpose of the disaster plan is not only a legislative requirement, but enhances community safety through, planning, mitigation, response and recovery. It is essential that the plan be upgraded to a level 3 plan to detail specific risks and hazards with reference to frequency and severity of potential disasters.
The limitations in capacity is of a high nature and roles with specific primary and secondary roles/functions is set out to guide the sections within the municipality to work collectively for all to participate and plan for before / during and after disasters within the area.
As defined in the prescriptions of the Act, the Municipal Manager is the Head of Disaster Management with the delegation of assistance through to the Director of Corporate Services.
The procedures in general for disasters or major incidents are to activate a Joint Operation Centre, which is currently run from the municipal offices.
The municipality is in the process of finalizing the agreement with Eden District Municipality regarding the Fire Services.
Kannaland Municipal Disaster Management Advisory Forum was established on 22 February 2012 and the compilation of the forum will be reviewed.
Currently the Eden District renders a fire-fighting service on behalf of the Kannaland Municipality for urban and veld fires. There are currently two fire stations in Kannaland (Ladismith and Calitzdorp). The municipality has identified the need for a fire-fighting service for both Zoar and Van Wyksdorp.
A review and update of the disaster risk assessment of the Eden District Municipality (EDM) was completed in March 2013 by Disaster Risk Management (Pty) Ltd (DMS).
This risk assessment, a scientific tool, was applied in the 2013 report and indicates the total risk for the Eden District. The table below lists the priority hazards identified during the 2005 DRA and new hazards.
Overview
Kannaland Municipality is a local municipality located within the Eden District Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The municipal area is situated in the western part of the Little Caroo and includes the towns of Ladismith, Calitzdorp and Zoar. As of 2011 it has a population of 24,767. Its municipality code is WC041.
Kannaland Local Municipality is classified as a Category B municipality and is responsible for basic service provision to the towns of Calitzdorp, Ladismith, Vanwyksdorp and Zoar, as well as the surrounding farming communities. Kannaland is situated about 340km north-east of Cape Town along the famous tourism Route 62. It is linked by tarred main roads to all other major centres, such as Oudtshoorn (100km), Montagu (139km), George (160km), Mossel Bay (185km) and Port Elizabeth (420km). Both the administrative and legislative seats of Kannaland Municipality are located in Ladismith, with satellite offices in Calitzdorp, Vanwyksdorp and Zoar. The Kannaland municipal area lies huddled between two mountain ranges, the Swartberge and Anysberg. An impressive mountain peak called Towerkop (2 198m) looms above Ladismith. Another impressive site is Elandsberg (2 128m). Halfway up Elandsberg is a famous landmark, sometimes referred to as Ladismith’s extra star in the galaxy: Stanley's Light (1 500m). The municipality has the smallest population in the Eden District, and also has the smallest economy in the region. Kannaland’s climate is ideal for the production of apricots, peaches, plums, nectarines and grapes.
Thusong Centres
A Thusong Service Centre is a one-stop service centre providing information and services to communities, through the development communication approach, in an integrated manner. These centres provide a hub of activities and a variety of services, organised according to the Six-Block Service Model. The model reflects an "ideal" Thusong Service Centre. Since community needs are the driving factor in service provision, this model is modified to suit the context and environment of each Thusong Service Centre.
The following objectives of the Kannaland Municipality Thusong Service Centre are:
- To bring government information and services closer to the people to promote access to opportunities as a basis for improved livelihoods
- To promote cost-effective, integrated, efficient and sustainable service provision to better serve the needs of citizens
- To build sustainable partnerships with government, business and civil society
- To create a platform for greater dialogue between citizens and government.
Government’s mandate and approach to Thusong Service Centres are aligned to a number of policies. The concept of development communication is promoted in these policies, giving ample space to interface between government and citizens so as to facilitate access and progress at a local level:
Disaster Management
The purpose of the disaster plan is not only a legislative requirement, but enhances community safety through, planning, mitigation, response and recovery. It is essential that the plan be upgraded to a level 3 plan to detail specific risks and hazards with reference to frequency and severity of potential disasters.
The limitations in capacity is of a high nature and roles with specific primary and secondary roles/functions is set out to guide the sections within the municipality to work collectively for all to participate and plan for before / during and after disasters within the area.
As defined in the prescriptions of the Act, the Municipal Manager is the Head of Disaster Management with the delegation of assistance through to the Director of Corporate Services.
The procedures in general for disasters or major incidents are to activate a Joint Operation Centre, which is currently run from the municipal offices.
The municipality is in the process of finalizing the agreement with Eden District Municipality regarding the Fire Services.
Kannaland Municipal Disaster Management Advisory Forum was established on 22 February 2012 and the compilation of the forum will be reviewed.
Currently the Eden District renders a fire-fighting service on behalf of the Kannaland Municipality for urban and veld fires. There are currently two fire stations in Kannaland (Ladismith and Calitzdorp). The municipality has identified the need for a fire-fighting service for both Zoar and Van Wyksdorp.
A review and update of the disaster risk assessment of the Eden District Municipality (EDM) was completed in March 2013 by Disaster Risk Management (Pty) Ltd (DMS).
This risk assessment, a scientific tool, was applied in the 2013 report and indicates the total risk for the Eden District. The table below lists the priority hazards identified during the 2005 DRA and new hazards.
