Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

[a] The Joint District and Metro Approach [JDMA] is a geographical district and team based, citizen focused approach, with a single implementation plan that provide developmental initiatives and government services to the people. The Western Cape District JDMAs Implementation plan, led by the respective District Municipalities, identified catalytic priorities in the Regions to be addressed through the JDMA process. 

The Department of Local Government [DLG] is currently undertaking a series of consultations with the District Municipalities in order to develop a safety plan. Various safety needs are being identified.

The need for improved lighting has been identified in several areas, but the  biggest needs were identified in the informal settlement areas where heinous crimes including murder are prevalent.

Following the successful outcomes of the recently completed projects, the Department of Local Government is engaging with the Department of Community Safety and the SAPS to obtain current trends with regards to crime statistics. Based on this information, projects will be prioritised and once funding is available these projects will be expedited to ensure the burdens of crime are mitigated so that the citizens are safe, and in particular those in the informal settlement.

[b] Some of the recently completed projects are depicted in the table below:

Recently Completed Projects