Nkomazi Local Municipality 20 - Co-operative Governance and ...

The Municipality is currently developing a Safety Plan with the assistance the Provincial Department of Safety, Security andLiaison. The Draft will be available in April 2011.16. Social DevelopmentThe provision and operation of Social Welfare services in the Municipality area is primarily the responsibility of provincialdepartments. This renders certain problems, as communities are not always aware of this fact and perceive local authorities as thecause to problems especially the provision of services. Local authorities can only act as agents on behalf of their communities to bringproblems to the attention of the provincial authorities. It is of importance that problems be identified and brought to the attention ofProvincial Departments through the IDP process.16.1. Social CohesionThe Ehlanzeni District Municipality is currently developing a district wide Social cohesion plan which will include Nkomazi LocalMunicipality. Upon approval of the Plan by the District Council, the Municipality will develop its own Social Cohesion Plan which has adirect link to the District Social Cohesion Plan.The Municipality is currently using the SDF and the LUMS which identifies land parcels earmarked for future developments whichbridge the social gaps which were created by the past social segregationNKLM Integrated Development Plan 2012_2013 88