21 October 2020:



Mr N Bassadien: Recreation and Parks was present for the item.

 

The Subcouncil 2 Manager informed the meeting that the item was discussed at the previous Interim Act Meeting and Director: Wilfred Johannes Solomons was present. He informed the meeting that the current status was caused by the previous administration and requested that all documents pertaining to the item be forwarded to him to assist with the matter. All documentations were forwarded to Director: Wilfred Johannes Solomons for him to establish a project team to deal with the matter. No feedback has been received yet.

She furthermore informed the meeting that Mr N Bassadien: Recreation and Parks is present to give an update on the matter.

He informed the meeting that the matter is pending with the Legal Services as to how the department will proceed with an eviction, given the current Level 1 lockdown regulation and court judgement that does not allow the department to proceed. 



Legal Services has requested that the department first discuss the matter with them, before responding to Subcouncil and table anything that would create expectations. The department instructed Legal Services to proceed with eviction of all illegal farming activities, however as said the matter is considered from a legal perspective as per the court judgement issued.  He furthermore explained that he only received the required information today as the previous legal official is no longer on this matter and that Mr J Little recently retired, causing some conflict in information and discussions.



The matter was also postponed at the time, due to a court application that was pending for all illegal land invasion on this specific portion of land. The department also need to consider the protection of this land of any future invasions should farming activities be ceased by a court decision, as more land invasion occurred while the department filled and levelled out the dam. He indicated that a comprehension report will be submitted to the next Subcouncil 2 meeting in terms of the way forward.



Ald M Nieuwoudt mentioned that when the Subcouncil started with the motion, there was no focus of the department of Urban Management and at the same time did not started with the programs on Urban Farming. She enquired by Ald G Twigg if it is possible that the unit that are running the programs around the hotspots overturning it to an agricultural spot, whereby they investigate this site and relook towards a solution that’s more appropriate then only targeting addiction. Ald G Twigg agreed and supports the suggestion and informed the meeting that the matter can be investigated to see how  it can be adjust and how the scope can be expanded in order for them to do what they need to do.

                                         

RESOLVED unanimously by Subcouncil 2

 

 

1. 
   That the item remains on the Matters Receiving Attention;


2. 
   That Subcouncil 2 accept Recreation and Parks department’s reaction and request them to continue and access the current situation with the purpose of using that land for urban farming or agriculture usage as an opportunity and request that they report back to Subcouncil 2 still in this year if possible.

 

   ACTION: NABEEL BASSADIEN (ii) DIRECTOR WJ SOLOMONS

   INFORMAITON: (i) AMELIA VAN RHYN (ii) SECRETARIAT

 

 

1. 
   That the item remains on the Matters Receiving Attention;


2. 
   That a tentative meeting date for next week is secured in terms of a continuation discussion on the matter with the National Department of Agriculture and a way forward;


3. 
   That a feedback report be provided in the next few weeks on the outcome in terms of (ii) above.

1. 
   That the item remains on the Matters Receiving Attention;


2. 
   That the Subcouncil 2 Manager do a follow up in terms of the meeting that the department had with the National Department of Agriculture and the way forward.

1. 
   That the item remains on the Matters Receiving Attention;


2. 
   That the Subcouncil 2 Manager do a follow up in terms of the meeting that the department had with the National Department of Agriculture and the way forward.

1. 
   That the item remains on the Matters Receiving Attention;


2. 
   That a meeting is scheduled for 24^th and 25^th March 2021 to have a more in depth discussion with the National department of Agriculture;


3. 
   That all Councillors and Subcouncil 2 Manager avail themselves for the above meeting in (ii) above;


4. 
   That the City Manager be approached by means of an invitation to attend the next Subcouncil 2 Meeting or allow the Subcouncil to meet with him in person to discuss a way forward.

1. 
   That the item remains on the Matters Receiving Attention;


2. 
   That a meeting be arrange with the Subcouncil 2 Office, N Baaradien and Acting Director: Spatial Development and other relevant role-players to have a more in depth discussion on Erf STD20-19.

1. 
   That the item remains on the Matters Receiving Attention;


2. 
   That a meeting be arrange with the Subcouncil 2 Office, N Bassadien and Acting Director: Spatial Development and other relevant role- players to have a more in-depth discussion on Erf STD20-19;


3. 
   That a task schedule be obtain as to what need to be done to resolve the matter in (ii) above as a monitoring tool and the way forward.

1. 
   That the matter item remains on the Matters Receiving Attention;


2. 
   That the Subcouncil 2 Manager provide a report that includes the problem settings to determine a way forward.

1. 
   That the matter item remains on the Matters Receiving Attention;


2. 
   That N Bassadien send the latest information on Erf STE19-20 to the Subcouncil 2 Manager whereby it be escalated to the Mayor’s office to Yana Le Roux in order for her to monitor the progress of the matter.

1. 
   That the matter item remains on the Matters Receiving Attention;


2. 
   That an invitation also be extended to the Acting ED: Urban Management to attend the task team meetings on Erf STE20-19 Wallacedene.

1. 
   That the matter item remains on the Matters Receiving Attention;


2. 
   That an invitation also be extended to the Acting ED: Urban Management to attend the task team meetings on Erf STE20-19 Wallacedene.

1. 
   That the matter item remains on the Matters Receiving Attention;


2. 
   That an update progress report be requested from the department Recreation and Parks.

1. 
   That the matter item remains on the Matters Receiving Attention;


2. 
   That Subcouncil 2 is still awaiting the detailed report on the plan for the way forward.

1. 
   that the item remains on the Matters Receiving Attention;


2. 
   that a cleanup campaign be embarked on in order to educate the community of the cleanliness of Erf 20/19 and the importance thereof;


3. 
   that alternative farmland be sourced as a matter of urgency.

1. 
   That the item REMAINS on the Matters Receiving Attention;


2. 
   That Subcouncil keep the administration of Recreation and Parks accountable for the progress of the matter.

1. 
   That the item REMAINS on the Matters Receiving Attention;


2. 
   That Subcouncil keep the administration of Recreation and Parks accountable for the progress of the matter.

1. 
   That the item REMAINS on the Matters Receiving Attention;


2. 
   That Subcouncil keep the administration of Recreation and Parks accountable for the progress of the matter.

1. 
   That the item REMAINS on the Matters Receiving Attention;


2. 
   That Subcouncil keep the administration of Recreation and Parks accountable for the progress of the matter.

1. 
   That the item REMAINS on the Matters Receiving Attention;


2. 
   That Subcouncil keep the administration of Recreation and Parks accountable for the progress of the matter;


3. 
   That a site inspection be arranged in order to determine a way forward.

1. 
   That the item REMAINS on the Matters Receiving Attention;


2. 
   That Subcouncil keep the administration of Recreation and Parks accountable for the progress of the matter;


3. 
   That the Recreation and Parks department arrange a site inspection in order to determine a way forward;


4. 
   That a progress report on matter, Erf STE20-19, Cnr of Maroela and Botfontein Roads, Wallacedene be requested from the department in (ii) above for the next upcoming Subcouncil 2 Meeting of 17 April 2024.

1. 
   That the item REMAINS on the Matters Receiving Attention;


2. 
   That Subcouncil keep the administration of Recreation and Parks accountable for the progress of the matter;


3. 
   That the Recreation & Parks department who is the custodians of the erven request monthly inspection by the veterinary services, Province and the SPA.


4. 
   That a progress report on matter, Erf STE20-19, Cnr of Maroela and   Botfontein Roads, Wallacedene be submitted on a monthly basis in order to monitor the progress.

1. 
   That the item REMAINS on the Matters Receiving Attention;


2. 
   As per the initial plan, the start date for the general survey with Public Participation Unit only started on 24 June 2024 and not 10 June 2024 as initially projected;


3. 
   That the team also experienced problems during the survey and the biggest thereof was safety concerns. Andre Louw: Public Participation Unit who is assisting the Recreation and Parks department communicated they will try their outmost best to finalise the process by the 31^stJuly 2024. The Legal services request all of this information to add to the eviction process;


4. 
   That all the dates in respect of the initial plan in (ii) and (iii) above will be push back due to this delay. Everything is on the project plan. The process for notice of contravention to the illegal farmers can only commence after the general survey has been completed for safety concerns and to obtain as much information from the illegal residents;


5. 
   The proposed date in (iv) above is for 05 August 2024.


6. 
   Once these processes has been fully finalised the rehabilitation process can commence, whilst the eviction matter as per Subcouncil resolution is in full swing with legal service. Attached plan has the proposed dates but these dates can change due to the sensitive nature of the problem.

1. 
   That the matter REMAINS on the Matter Receiving Attention schedule;


2. 
   That Quarterly Reports be submitted to the Subcouncil 2 Office on the progress of the Wallacedene/Bloekombos Short-term and Long-term Service Delivery Support Plan of the City Manager;


3. 
   That a meeting be arranged with all the relevant role-players in order to have a more in-depth discussion and to revisit the current progress on the Illegal Farming on Erf STE20-19, corner of Maroela and Botfontein roads, Wallacedene.

1. 
   That the matter REMAINS on the Matter Receiving Attention schedule;


2. 
   That Quarterly Reports be submitted to the Subcouncil 2 Office on the progress of the Wallacedene/Bloekombos Short-term and Long-term Service Delivery Support Plan of the City Manager;


3. 
   That a Quarterly Reports in ((ii) above is due for the month of February 2025.

1. 
   That the matter REMAINS on the Matter Receiving Attention schedule;

2. 
   That an urgent meeting be arrange in order for Project Support Unit to provide Subcouncil 2 with an update on the latest progress on the City’s Manager Long and Short Plan for the Wallacedene and Bloekombos areas;

3. 
   In terms of (ii) above, the Subcouncil 2 Committee requested that all the departments involved be present at the meeting to provide feedback;

4. 
    That a feedback report be submitted to the upcoming Subcouncil 2 Meeting of 19 March 2025 for monitoring purposes;

5. 
   That a site visit be arrange in order to visually see the scope of work done to alleviate the current challenges that the Wallacedene and Bloekombos residents are experiencing. Currently there is no improvement.

1. 
   That the matter REMAINS on the Matter Receiving Attention Schedule;

2. 
   That the Subcouncil and the Project Support Unit hold monthly meetings to give Subcouncil 2 an update on the most recent developments regarding the City Manager's Long and Short-Term Plan for the Wallacedene and Bloekombos regions;

3. 
    That an updated quarterly report is expected in April 2025;

4. 
   That item 02SUB19/7/2020 and item 02SUB32/9/2020 BE CONSILDATED.

1. 
   That the matter REMAINS on the Matter Receiving Attention schedule;

2. 
   That monthly meetings be arrange in order for the Project Support Unit to provide Subcouncil 2 with an update on the latest progress on the City’s Manager Long and Short Plan for the Wallacedene and Bloekombos areas;

3. 
   That an updated quarterly report is expected in May 2025.

1. 
   That the matter REMAINS on the Matter Receiving Attention schedule;

2. 
   That the project manager, Kyle Loff will be present at our June 2025 Subcouncil 2 Meeting to provide an update on the progress of the project;

3. 
   That an Establishment of an Informal Settlement Transversal Task Team was established on 19-05-2025 in order to action all transversal issues within the Wallacedene and Bloekombos areas and to ensure that the objective thereof is met.

4. 
   That bi-monthly meeting be held in order to monitor the progress in (iii) above.