APPROVED IDP DOC 2011-16.BA PHALABORWA.pdf

esultant closure of other related operations in the area. The Municipality’s main challenge is to
stimulate the local economy and attract sustainable investment into the area. There is an abundance of
a variety of minerals within the Phalaborwa area and the Gravelotte Greenstone Belt and that further
presents an opportunity for small scale mining. The close proximity of the Municipality to the Kruger
National Park Gate also presents an opportunity to grow the tourism industry.
A4. Municipal Strategies
The Municipality has taken a decision to focus on growing the Tourism industry in an attempt to
mitigate for any losses from the mining sector. The strategic intent of the Municipality is, therefore,
around economic development through tourism.
A5. Powers and Functions of the Municipality
In terms of the Municipal Demarcation Board’ assessment of the capacity of municipalities to perform
their functions, Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality is authorized to exercise and perform the following powers
functions:
Table A5.1: Powers and functions of the Municipality
POWERS & FUNCTIONS AUTHORISATION RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
Air pollution Yes Community Services
Building regulations Yes Technical Services
Child care facilities Yes Community Services
Electricity reticulation Yes Technical Services
Fire fighting No -
Local tourism Yes Planning and Development
Municipal airport Yes Community Services, Strategic Planning
Municipal planning Yes Planning and Development
Municipal health services Yes Community Services
Municipal public transport Yes Community Services
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