PIXLEY KA SEME DISTRICT SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK/ LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN (SDF) 2013-2018

The Pixley Ka Seme District Spatial Development Framework (2013-2018) provides a strategic spatial plan for a region in the Northern Cape, South Africa, characterized by vast landscapes and significant socio-economic challenges. Key priorities include leveraging the SKA project in Carnarvon, developing a renewable energy hub (particularly solar), and optimizing transport corridors (N1, N8, N10, N12) and the Orange River corridor. The plan emphasizes sustainable water management in a water-scarce region, the promotion of Karoo-based agro-tourism, and the integration of local municipalities to foster economic growth and poverty eradication.

• The Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality is a category C Municipality comprising eight category B municipalities: Emthanjeni, Kareeberg, Thembelihle, Siyathemba, Renosterberg, Ubuntu, Siyancuma, and Umsobomvu. These encompass 26 towns with populations ranging from under 1,000 to over 30,000.
• The district is characterized by significant spatial and socio-economic challenges, including remote rural communities, high unemployment, poverty, and segregated communities resulting from apartheid-era political planning policies.
• The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project located at Carnarvon is identified as a top priority project and a major asset for the region, bringing international focus to the district.
• The region is positioned as a potential renewable energy hub, utilizing its climate as a resource for power generation and economic growth. Proposals include the development of a 'Solar Corridor' along the N10 route and the manufacturing of solar panels within Siyancuma and Siyathemba municipalities.
• Water availability and quality are critical constraints for development. While the Orange River and dams like Gariep, Vanderkloof, and Boegoeberg provide resources, the majority of the district is classified as a water-scarce area.
• The SDF proposes the development of several key economic corridors to stimulate growth, specifically the N1, N8, N10, N12, and the Orange River corridor for irrigation.
• Strategic proposals for the Karoo region include promoting astro-tourism linked to the SKA project and branding local agricultural products, specifically 'Free range Pixley Karoo lamb'.
• The framework suggests the creation of an 'Orange River Authority' under the Department of Water Affairs to coordinate infrastructure, tourism, and agriculture across different municipalities and regions.
• Regarding hydraulic fracturing (fracking), the document states it should only be permitted if necessary environmental authorizations and land use rights are obtained, and recommends the creation of an Environmental Fund for site rehabilitation.
• The document identifies a need for better integration between Siyancuma and Siyathemba local municipalities, proposing joint initiatives for disaster management (nodes at Douglas and Prieska), aquaculture along the Orange River, and the promotion of the Gamagara Mining Corridor for semi-precious stones.
• The SDF is designed as a five-year tool to be reviewed every five years in alignment with the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) cycle, with annual revisions of implementation plans.

APA

Centre for Environmental Rights (2014). PIXLEY KA SEME DISTRICT SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK/ LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN (SDF) 2013-2018. https://cer.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Dr-Pixley-isaka-seme-Local-Municipality-SDF-2014.pdf?x21779

Chicago

Centre for Environmental Rights. PIXLEY KA SEME DISTRICT SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK/ LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN (SDF) 2013-2018. 2014. https://cer.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Dr-Pixley-isaka-seme-Local-Municipality-SDF-2014.pdf?x21779.

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BibTeX

@techreport{centreforenvironmentalrights2014pixley, author = {{Centre for Environmental Rights}}, title = {{PIXLEY KA SEME DISTRICT SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK/ LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN (SDF) 2013-2018}}, institution = {Centre for Environmental Rights}, year = {2014}, month = may, url = {https://cer.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Dr-Pixley-isaka-seme-Local-Municipality-SDF-2014.pdf?x21779}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }