Economic opportunities
Whether his Department has any projects in the non-metropolitan municipalities in the Western Cape to assist agri-worker development; if not, why not; if so, (a) in which municipalities, (b) what are the details of these projects, (c) how many agri-workers have benefitted and (d) how much has been spent of the projects?
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
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a) In which municipalities are these projects? |
b) Detail of the project |
c) How many agri- workers benefitted: |
d)How much was spent |
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During the 2014/2015 financial year the municipalities of Langeberg, Witzenberg, Stellenbosch, Drakenstein and Breedevalley were identified for intervention.
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The programme is designed so as to provide agri-workers with information and tools with regards to money management and the impact of debt. The following topics are covered by the Office of the Consumer Protector and they are aimed at enhancing the awareness levels of farm workers about their consumer rights as far as debt issues are concerned :
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During the 2014/2015 project a total of 400 agri-workers benefitted from the project. |
The cost of the project during 2014/2015 was R295 000 but this amount included the cost of interventions conducted with ordinary consumers since the project was divided into ordinary consumers and agri-workers. |
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During the 2015/2016 financial year the programme was rolled out to the Laingsburg municipality.
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Same as above. |
A total of 150 agri-workers benefitted from the project. |
There were no project costs associated with this project since the officials of the OCP conducted the training. |
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In the 2016/2017 financial year the programme will be implemented in the Eden District municipality region. |
Same as above. |
It is expected that 200 agri-workers will benefit. |
There will be no project costs associated with this project since the officials of the OCP conducted the training. |
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Yes, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture has projects in non-metropolitan municipalities in the Western Cape. These projects are focused on enhancing the image and the socio-economic conditions of agri workers and their family members, through the facilitation of training and development initiatives, in order to improve their quality of life. Find below a detailed list of agri worker projects from 2014/2015 until 2016/2017, which indicates (a) the municipalities where the projects are located, (b) the details of the projects, (c) how many agri workers have benefitted and, (d) how much has been spent on the projects.
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Agri Worker Projects 2016/2017 |
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Municipality |
Project Name and Details |
Number of agri workers benefitting from the project |
Amount |
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Beaufort West Municipality |
Badisa Beaufort West: Training in Substance Abuse |
2000 |
R300 000.00 |
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Breede Valley Municipality |
FasFacts De Doorns: Training in Substance Abuse |
43 |
R150 000.00 |
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Cederberg Municipality |
Citrusdal Advice Office: Training in life skills and substance abuse |
1715 |
R150 000.00 |
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Cederberg Municipality |
Rural Impact: Training in life skills and substance abuse |
100 |
R150 000.00 |
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Drakenstein Municipality |
Badisa Saron: Training in Substance Abuse |
520 |
R140 000.00 |
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Knysna and Mossel Bay Municipality |
Langkloof Helping Hands: Training in life skills, early childhood development and substance abuse |
500 |
R250 000.00 |
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Stellenbosch Municipality |
At Heart: Training in Life Skills and Substance Abuse |
1100 |
R150 000.00 |
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Theewaterskloof Municipality |
GECO: Training in substance abuse |
210 |
R85 000.00 |
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Theewaterskloof Municipality |
Shine: Training in substance abuse |
580 |
R100 000.00 |
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Total |
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6768 |
R1 475 000.00 |
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Agri Worker Projects 2015/2016 |
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Municipality |
Project Name and Details |
Number of agri workers benefitting from the project |
Amount |
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Beaufort West Municipality |
Badisa Merweville: Training in substance abuse |
600 |
R125 000.00 |
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Beaufort West Municipality |
Bethany’s Rural Families Life Skills & Development Project: Training in substance abuse |
300 |
R80 000.00 |
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Beaufort West Municipality |
Murraysburg Advice and Development Office |
320 |
R80 000.00 |
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Breede Valley Municipality |
Association for the Responsible Use of Alcohol (ARA): Training in life skills and substance abuse |
1353 |
R100 000.00 |
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Breede Valley Municipality |
FasFacts: Training in life skills and substance abuse |
75 |
R185 000.00 |
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Cederberg Municipality |
Stop Crime Against Children: Training in substance abuse |
95 |
R157 000.00 |
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Drakenstein Municipality |
Badisa Saron: Training in substance abuse |
600 |
R100 000.00 |
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Drakenstein Municipality |
Badisa Wellington: Training in substance abuse |
600 |
R85 000.00 |
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Knysna Municipality, Mossel Bay Municipality, Bitou Municipality |
FasFacts: Training in substance abuse |
60 |
R142 500.00 |
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Matzikama Municipality |
Prestige Ignite: Training in substance abuse |
500 |
R128 000.00 |
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Oudtshoorn Municipality |
VCSV Eden: Training in substance abuse |
1600 |
R142 500.00 |
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Swellendam Municipality |
VCSV Overberg |
510 |
R125 000.00 |
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Theewaterskloof Municipality |
GECO: Training in substance abuse |
155 |
R80 000.00 |
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Theewaterskloof Municipality |
Shine: Training in substance abuse |
578 |
R80 000.00 |
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Witzenberg Municipality |
Koue Bokkeveld Opleiding sentrum: Training in substance abuse |
250 |
R100 000.00 |
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Total |
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7536 |
R1 710 000.00 |
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Agri Worker Projects 2014/2015 |
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Municipality |
Project Name and Details |
Number of agri workers benefitting from the project |
Amount |
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Beaufort West Municipality |
FARR Central Karoo: Training in life skills and substance abuse |
1680 |
R160 000.00 |
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Beaufort West Municipality |
Nelspoort Advice and Development Centre: Training in substance abuse |
298 |
R132 900.00 |
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Cape Agulhas Municipality |
Child Welfare Hermanus: Training in substance abuse |
640 |
R90 200.00 |
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Drakenstein Municipality |
Agri Mega Financial Literacy Skills: Training in financial literacy |
300 |
R198 000.00 |
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George Municipality |
Christian Social Services: Training in life skills |
160 |
R147 500.00 |
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Kannaland Municipality |
Engedi Haven for Rural Youth: Training in life skills and substance abuse |
170 |
R147 500.00 |
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Matzikama Municipality |
Karos and Kambro: Training in substance abuse |
8 400 |
R147 500.00 |
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Stellenbosch Municipality |
Association for the Responsible Use of Alcohol: Training in life skills and substance abuse |
350 |
R158 800.00 |
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Stellenbosch Municipality |
Philani Training and Development Solutions |
120 |
R135 500.00 |
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Swartland Municipality |
Wine Industry Development Association: Training in substance abuse |
200 |
R147 500.00 |
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Theewaterskloof Municipality |
Shine: Training in substance abuse |
1 143 |
R161 000.00 |
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Witzenberg Municipality |
Koue Bokkeveld Opleiding sentrum: Training in life skills |
230 |
R105 000.00 |
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Provincial Wide |
Agri Mega (Agri worker magazine): Training in substance abuse and life skills |
12 500 |
R43 800.00 |
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Total |
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26 191 |
R1 775 200.00 |
