1 Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs and Rural Development KWAZULU-NATAL 2010/11 Close-out Report & 2011/12 First quarter expenditure on Land Care Programme: Poverty Relief and Infrastructure Development Grant Presented to Select Committee on Appropriations

2 Content  Objectives of the programme  2010/11 Audited outcome  2011/12 – Quarter One Expenditure analysis  project list  Quarter 1 service delivery  Monitoring and evaluation  Challenges and remedial steps

The Goal and objectives of the Programme  The goal of the Land Care Programme: Poverty Relief and Infrastructure Development Grant is to: enhance a sustainable conservation of natural resources through community based participatory approach; create job opportunities through the Expanded Public Works programme; Skills transfer; and improve food security within previously disadvantaged communities to enhance sustainable livelihoods. 3

Audited outcome  The department received the total allocated amount of R 8, 721m.  Actual expenditure of R8.245 million or 94.5%, resulting in under- expenditure of R476,000.  Under-expenditure relates to the irrigation scheme for the Zwathi project in Zululand that could not be finalised before year-end.  The department has received confirmation that the roll-over request has been approved.

: Quarter One  Quarter 1 scheduled amount of R925,000 was received.  Low actual expenditure of R173,000 or 19% of Quarter 1 transfer due to: Projects commencing one month late, due to delay in signing off the funding agreement between project beneficiaries and department. Quarter 1 expenditure is for one month (May) only as claims for June received and processed during July. Some delays in the procurement of required goods such as tools, fencing and protective clothing also affected expenditure and targets.  The actual expenditure in quarter 1 represents 2% of total budget. At same stage in 2010/11, expenditure was at 12%.  Department is however confident that it will be able to catch up on the expenditure over remaining three quarters.

Project List NOPROJECT NAMEOBJECTIVENO OF BENEFICIARIES (Direct) BUDGET ALLOCATION 1Evivi Alien plant control - veld management to improve grazing potential 20 R460,840 2Hlalaneni Clearing of bush encroachment for crop production using conservation agriculture principals 20 R762,770 3Sidoho Alien plant control - veld management to improve grazing potential 20 R580,700 4Mashumi Alien plant control - veld management to improve grazing potential 22 R758,866 5Manungakhombi Alien plant control - veld management to improve grazing potential 35 R1,511,974 6Mthandeni Alien plant control in Canal and catchment areas-to improve water availability for agriculture 25 R544,000 7Sakhubunye Alien plant control - veld management to improve grazing potential 40 R1,136,650 8Bonokuhle Alien plant control - veld management to improve grazing potential 20 R963,200 9Junior LandCare Principals for natural resources management at school level - learners and educators 120 learners R1,525,000 10Civil Society Mobilization Plan Creation of awareness of natural resources management amongst funded livestock associations and traditional authority. 870 R1,000,000 Total R

Performance indicators – Quarter 1 PROJECT NAMEPERFORMANCE INDICATORMEASURE UNIT ANNUAL TARGETQUARTER 1 TARGET ACTUAL PERFORMACE :QUARTER 1 VARIANCEEXPLANATION Evivi  Alien plant control in grazing area hectares45 new 300 follow-up control 10ha 75ha 10ha 70ha 5ha Data covers only May, infestation is low Hlalaneni  Alien plant control in gazing area  Conservation agriculture practices hectares28 new 80 follow-up control 40 crop 5ha 15ha 1ha 5ha 15ha Data covers only May, project concentrating on planting of crops Sidoho  Alien plant control in grazing area  Fencing of perimeter Hectares kilometres 97 new clearing 141 follow-up control 4.7 km fencing 15ha 20ha 8ha7ha 20ha Data covers only May, new clearing is high infestation, awaiting delivery of fencing material Mashumi  Alien plant control in grazing area  Fencing of perimeter Hectares kilometres 300 follow-up control 2.3 km fencing 75ha20ha 55haData covers only May, follow-up medium. Manungakhombi  Alien plant control in grazing area  Fencing of perimeter Hectares kilometres 439 follow-up control80ha29ha51haData covers only May, awaiting delivery of fencing. Mthandeni  Alien plant control in catchment area  Stabilization of collapsing canal Hectares 50 new clearing 50 follow-up control 8ha 8ha 4ha 8ha Data covers only May Sakhubunye  Alien plant control in grazing area  Fencing of perimeter Hectares kilometres 331 new clearing 216 follow-up clearing 12.5 km fencing 60ha 70ha 7ha53ha 70ha Data covers only May Bonokuhle  Fencing of perimeter kilometres15 km fencing2km0 Data covers only May, project awaiting fencing material 7 Comment: Most of the projects would have met their quarterly target. had it not been for the delay in project implementation and procurement of some items.

Monitoring and Evaluation  The Department engages on the following processes for monitoring and evaluation purposes:  Community engagement and participation, for their buy-in.  Frequent project visits and preparation of monthly and quarterly reports.  Presentation of these reports to projects meeting chaired by the MEC.  Address all challenges experienced timeously to ensure successful implementation. 8

Challenges and remedial steps  Challenges Delay in signing the funding agreement resulted in one month delay Procurement delays ( Due to new SCM process adopted by the Department)  Remedial steps Consideration given to increase the labour team to meet the individual project targets Department is working towards standing contracts (Protective Clothing) for essential implementing items which will alleviate procurement challenges. In the current year contract for Fencing, Engineering work and Infrastructure in general has been entered into for a period of 2 years, this will speed up service delivery 9

10 Thank You! Siyabonga!