1. M A T Z I K A M A Municipality Munisipaliteit U Masipala wase Bitterfontein Kliprand Vanrhynsdorp Molsvlei Doring Bay Klawer Nuwerus Vredendal Rietpoort Lutzville-West Put-se-Kloof Koekenaap Stofkraal Ebenaeser Lutzville Strandfontein Papendorp

2. MATZIKAMA Municipality Munisipaliteit Masipale QUESTIONS POSED How are SALGA matters processed in the Municipality? and How can the involvement of the MUNICIPALITY in SALGA activities be improved?

3. MATZIKAMA Municipality Munisipaliteit Masipale CONTENT 1.Introduction and background 2.How does Matzikama Municipality process SALGA matters/concerns 3.Matzikama Municipality challenges 4.How can the Municipality’s involvement improve SALGA activities

4. MATZIKAMA Municipality Munisipaliteit Masipale d CEDERBER MUNICIPALITY Population: 67 147 Geographic area: 12 982 km² Increased by: 7426 km² Less income per capita: 10% Population per km² Towns/villages: 17 Wards: 8 Main economic sectors: Agriculture, Mining, Services, Tourism and Manufacturing Unemployment Rate: 29% Doring Bay 80% Papendorp 80% PDMA 85% Outlier Towns MatzikSA 541 Ward Number Ward Population 9387 9659 70079068 8472 7420 7187 8947

5. MATZIKAMA Municipality Munisipaliteit Masipale SALGA MATTERS SALGA funding model in relation to the Municipality’s contribution Infrastructure backlog especially in rural areas, the biggest constraint to development The Municipality’s revenue streams are not supporting the White Paper-mandated developmental role The inability to create a conducive climate for investment threatens the financial sustainability of the Municipality The national strategy to provide low cost houses needs revision to address the growing housing list The Turn Around Strategy (TAS) is not producing the results mainly due to the lack of resources

6. MATZIKAMA Municipality Munisipaliteit Masipale THE FLOW OF SALGA INFORMATION SALGA MATTERS Mayor Mun. Manager MAYORAL COMMITTEE Director Mayoral Committee Member IMPLEMENTATION Implementation of decisions becomes unstuck due to lack of resources

7. MATZIKAMA Municipality Munisipaliteit Masipale SALGA MATTERS PROCESSED SALGA MATTERSRESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT MATTERS OF CONCERN synchronized with SALGA’s activities SALGA funding model in relation to the Municipality’s budget Municipal ManagerSALGA membership fee increases are out of sync with the Municipality's budget Infrastructure backlog especially in rural areas, the biggest constraint to development Technical ServicesThe lack of economic growth has a negative impact on the revenue of the Municipality The Municipality’s revenue streams do not support the White Paper- mandated developmental role FinanceNational and Provincial Governments needs to fulfil its constitutional obligation in terms of section 154 of the Constitution The inability to create a conducive climate for investment threatens the financial sustainability of the Municipality Municipal ManagerUnless the Municipality is able to grow and broaden its income-base effective service delivery will remain a challenge The national strategy to provide low cost houses needs revision to address the growing housing list Community ServicesThe need for houses is out of sync with the Municipality’s budget and economic growth The Turn Around Strategy (TAS) is not producing the results Municipal ManagerPoorly implemented credit controls, lack of the will to implement the strategy, lack of M&E systems to monitor implementation

8. MATZIKAMA Municipality Munisipaliteit Masipale KEY CHALLENGES The housing backlog is currently sitting at more than 7000 Despite workable and implementable LED projects the ability to implement is lacking The revenue streams of the Municipality needs attention Improved credit control measures The ability to create jobs especially in the outlier towns where unemployment is more than 80% Address the infrastructure backlogs to support development

9. MATZIKAMA Municipality Munisipaliteit Masipale HOW CAN INVOLVEMENT IMPROVE THE SITUATION Help with the identification of clear development deliverables Help with the development of a Monitoring and Evaluation system that is outcomes based focussed A better understanding of the challenges will Improve and motivate lobbying processes with Provincial and National Governments The Municipality can influence the agenda of SALGA so as to ensure that key challenges are addressed In order for the Municipality to participate effectively in intergovernmental relations, it needs to act with the involvement of SALGA

10. MATZIKAMA Municipality Munisipaliteit Masipale THANK YOU