Department of Agriculture Environmental Affairs and Rural Development

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 1

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

The Goal and objectives of the Programme p The goal of the Land Care Programme: Poverty Relief and Infrastructure Development Grant is to: n n 3 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.

2010 -11 Audited outcome p p The department received the total allocated amount of R 8, 721 m. Actual expenditure of R 8. 245 million or 94. 5%, resulting in underexpenditure of R 476, 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. 4

2011 -12: Quarter One p p Quarter 1 scheduled amount of R 925, 000 was received. Low actual expenditure of R 173, 000 or 19% of Quarter 1 transfer due to: n n n p p 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. 5

2011 -12 Project List NO PROJECT NAME OBJECTIVE NO OF BENEFICIARIES (Direct) 1 Evivi Alien plant control - veld management to improve grazing potential 2 Hlalaneni Clearing of bush encroachment for crop production using conservation agriculture principals 20 3 Sidoho Alien plant control - veld management to improve grazing potential 20 4 Mashumi Alien plant control - veld management to improve grazing potential 22 5 Manungakhombi Alien plant control - veld management to improve grazing potential 35 6 Mthandeni Alien plant control in Canal and catchment areas-to improve water availability for agriculture 25 7 Sakhubunye Alien plant control - veld management to improve grazing potential 40 8 Bonokuhle Alien plant control - veld management to improve grazing potential 20 9 Junior Land. Care Principals for natural resources management at school level - learners and educators 10 Civil Society Mobilization Plan Creation of awareness of natural resources management amongst funded livestock associations and traditional authority. 20 BUDGET ALLOCATION R 460, 840 R 762, 770 R 580, 700 R 758, 866 R 1, 511, 974 R 544, 000 R 1, 136, 650 R 963, 200 R 1, 525, 000 120 learners R 1, 000 870 R 9 244 000 Total 6

Performance indicators – Quarter 1 PROJECT NAME PERFORMANCE INDICATOR MEASU RE UNIT ANNUAL TARGET QUARTER 1 TARGET ACTUAL PERFORMACE : QUARTER 1 Alien plant control in grazing area hectares 10 ha 75 ha 10 ha 70 ha Alien plant control in gazing area hectares Conservation agriculture practices 45 new 300 follow-up control 28 new 80 follow-up control 40 crop Alien plant control in grazing area Fencing of perimeter Hectares 97 new clearing 141 follow-up control 4. 7 km fencing 15 ha Alien plant control in grazing area Fencing of perimeter Hectares 300 follow-up control 2. 3 km fencing 75 ha 20 ha 55 ha Data covers only May, follow-up medium. 439 follow-up control 80 ha 29 ha 51 ha Data covers only May, awaiting delivery of fencing. 50 new clearing 50 follow-up control 8 ha 4 ha Data covers only May 331 new clearing 216 follow-up clearing 12. 5 km fencing 60 ha Evivi Hlalaneni Sidoho Mashumi Manungakhom bi Mthandeni Sakhubunye Alien plant control in grazing area Fencing of perimeter Alien plant control in catchment area Stabilization of collapsing canal Alien plant control in grazing area Fencing of perimeter kilometre s Hectares kilometre s 5 ha 15 ha VARIANCE EXPLANATION 5 ha Data covers only May, infestation is low 5 ha 15 ha Data covers only May, project concentrating on planting of crops 7 ha Data covers only May, new clearing is high infestation, awaiting delivery of fencing material 1 ha 8 ha 20 ha 8 ha 70 ha 8 ha 7 ha 53 ha Data covers only May 70 ha Fencing of perimeter kilometre 15 km fencing 2 km 0 2 km Data covers only May, Comment: Most of the projects would have met their of some items. Bonokuhle s quarterly target. had it not been for the delay in project implementation and procurement project awaiting fencing material 7

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

Challenges and remedial steps p Challenges n n p Delay in signing the funding agreement resulted in one month delay Procurement delays ( Due to new SCM process adopted by the Department) Remedial steps n n n 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

Thank You! Siyabonga! 10