KANNALAND LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
Municipalities in Ladismith

Overview Kannaland Municipality is a local municipality located within the Eden District Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The municipal area is situated in the western part of the Little Caroo and includes the towns of Ladismith, Calitzdorp and Zoar. Kannaland Local Municipality is classified as a Category B municipality and is responsible for basic service provision to the towns of Calitzdorp, Ladismith, Vanwyksdorp and Zoar, as well as the surrounding farming communities. The Kannaland municipal area lies huddled between two mountain ranges, the Swartberge and Anysberg. The municipality has the smallest population in the Eden District, and also has the smallest economy in the region. Kannaland’s climate is ideal for the production of apricots, peaches, plums, nectarines and grapes. These centres provide a hub of activities and a variety of services, organised according to the Six-Block Service Model. Since community needs are the driving factor in service provision, this model is modified to suit the context and environment of each Thusong Service Centre. To bring government information and services closer to the people to promote access to opportunities as a basis for improved livelihoods. To promote cost-effective, integrated, efficient and sustainable service provision to better serve the needs of citizens. To build sustainable partnerships with government, business and civil society. Disaster Management The purpose of the disaster plan is not only a legislative requirement, but enhances community safety through, planning, mitigation, response and recovery. It is essential that the plan be upgraded to a level 3 plan to detail specific risks and hazards with reference to frequency and severity of potential disasters. As defined in the prescriptions of the Act, the Municipal Manager is the Head of Disaster Management with the delegation of assistance through to the Director of Corporate Services. The procedures in general for disasters or major incidents are to activate a Joint Operation Centre, which is currently run from the municipal offices. The municipality is in the process of finalizing the agreement with Eden District Municipality regarding the Fire Services. Currently the Eden District renders a fire-fighting service on behalf of the Kannaland Municipality for urban and veld fires. The municipality has identified the need for a fire-fighting service for both Zoar and Van Wyksdorp. This risk assessment, a scientific tool, was applied in the 2013 report and indicates the total risk for the Eden District. Kannaland Municipality is a local municipality located within the Eden District Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa. A Thusong Service Centre is a one-stop service centre providing information and services to communities, through the development communication approach, in an integrated manner. The purpose of the disaster plan is not only a legislative requirement, but enhances community safety through, planning, mitigation, response and recovery.