Unfortunately I had to resort to publishing my letter to the ZO in a blog, then writing a reference to this post on face book before I got a response.
But the guys from the ZO (Zululand Observer) have been quite helpful once they realised that there was an error some where between my send and their receive, which is still under investigation by both them and me..
The ZuluLand observer is a local publication that covers Zululand, from Mtunzini to Pongla and is very well read by all target markets.
The team at Zululand Observer informed me that they will be taking a look at my issue, and I am looking forward to publishing their article here along with other relevant info and more details of what is going on to get the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) to conform with the law and Produce their IMP (integrated Management Plan) and have it integrated into the Local Municipalities IDP (Integrated Development Plans)
Have you registered as an interested and affected party for the PPP (public Participation Process / procedure) that must by law be implemented during the drafting stages of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Integrated Management Plan, as is mandated by the 4x4 BAN. and other legislation including the ICMA (Integrated Coastal Management Act)
Register here to take part in the IWPA IMP PPP (iSimangaliso Wetland park Authority Integrated Management Plan Public participation Process)
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
dune mining versus beach driving
Why is it that there is such opposition to driving on our beaches, but there is so little opposition to mining the surrounding sand dunes?
read here http://greenheritage.blogspot.com/2012/07/hypocrisy-is-state-of-pretending-to.html
Are those who oppose beach driving Hippocrates?
I do believe many of the pro 4x4 ban group are Hippocrates.
I think you should read here before commenting on the beach driving issue, this may eliminate some of the Hippocrates, as they are mostly uniformed individuals who are self righteous fools that have not considered the impact of their attitudes on the many who have lost their livelihoods due to the 4x4 ban
This issue needs to be discussed at the IWPA IMP (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Integrated Management Plan) and EMP (Environmental Management Plan) PPP (Public participation Process) meetings
Register here to have your say and make a difference
read here http://greenheritage.blogspot.com/2012/07/hypocrisy-is-state-of-pretending-to.html
Are those who oppose beach driving Hippocrates?
I do believe many of the pro 4x4 ban group are Hippocrates.
I think you should read here before commenting on the beach driving issue, this may eliminate some of the Hippocrates, as they are mostly uniformed individuals who are self righteous fools that have not considered the impact of their attitudes on the many who have lost their livelihoods due to the 4x4 ban
This issue needs to be discussed at the IWPA IMP (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Integrated Management Plan) and EMP (Environmental Management Plan) PPP (Public participation Process) meetings
Register here to have your say and make a difference
Saturday, July 28, 2012
iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority side step ICMA
The IWPA iSimangaliso wetland Park Authority are busy doing many things within the Elephant Coast Tourism region, some good, some not so good, and some blatantly bad for the local residents, many without following the proper procedures as defined in the acts, laws and regulations that govern their mandate as custodians of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage site.
The MSA (Municipal Systems Act) mandates all government departments and all state appointed parties to participate in the local municipalities Integrated Development Plans where ever they are. The ICMA (Integrated Coastal Management Act) mandates all parties involved in coastal management to have ICMP (Integrated Coastal Management Plans) which are supposed to be Integrated with the Local Municipalities IDP (Integrated Development Plan)
The 4x4 BAN ( 4x4 BAN) also mandates the IWPA (iSimangaliso wetland park Authority to create and implement an EMP (Environmental Management Plan) with zones and zoning for various uses. These zones are supposed to be reflected in the local municipalities zoning maps as per directives in the ICMA (Integrated Coastal Management Act)
The whole chapter 5 of the ICMA (Integrated Coastal Management Act) is problematic as far as the management issues relating to beach driving and lost tourism associated with the absence of recreational beach users is concerned, and the fact that no (ZERO) public participation meetings relating to the tourism impact of this legislation have been held, and the relating economic studies have not been undertaken, or if they have they are extremely flawed or falsified as the collapse of the domestic tourism market has never been discussed at any of the Mtubatuba IDP (Integrated Development Plan) meetings , because the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) has not produced or discussed any of these issues at any of the Mtubatuba Integrated Development Plan Public Representative forum meetings, which can be verified by reading the minutes of the meetings held over the last 8 years. I know this because I tried to raise these issues at the Mtubatuba IDP PRF (Integrated Development Plan Public Representative Forum) meetings, and the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) never produced requested documents and tried their utmost to disrupt the free-flow of information.
Chapter 6 part 4 of the ICMA (Integrated Coastal management Act) is of concern to us as the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) is clearly sidestepping clauses 51 and 52 of the ICMA (Integrated Coastal Management Act)
Chapter 6 part 5 clause 53 of the ICMA is of prime interest to us as the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) has failed miserably to implement this in any shape manner or form, and some disciplinary action needs to be taken against them at parliamentary level
Register as a concerned citizen or an interested and affected party at the September 30 Public participation process meeting to be held in St. Lucia where these items will be raised.
The MSA (Municipal Systems Act) mandates all government departments and all state appointed parties to participate in the local municipalities Integrated Development Plans where ever they are. The ICMA (Integrated Coastal Management Act) mandates all parties involved in coastal management to have ICMP (Integrated Coastal Management Plans) which are supposed to be Integrated with the Local Municipalities IDP (Integrated Development Plan)
The 4x4 BAN ( 4x4 BAN) also mandates the IWPA (iSimangaliso wetland park Authority to create and implement an EMP (Environmental Management Plan) with zones and zoning for various uses. These zones are supposed to be reflected in the local municipalities zoning maps as per directives in the ICMA (Integrated Coastal Management Act)
The whole chapter 5 of the ICMA (Integrated Coastal Management Act) is problematic as far as the management issues relating to beach driving and lost tourism associated with the absence of recreational beach users is concerned, and the fact that no (ZERO) public participation meetings relating to the tourism impact of this legislation have been held, and the relating economic studies have not been undertaken, or if they have they are extremely flawed or falsified as the collapse of the domestic tourism market has never been discussed at any of the Mtubatuba IDP (Integrated Development Plan) meetings , because the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) has not produced or discussed any of these issues at any of the Mtubatuba Integrated Development Plan Public Representative forum meetings, which can be verified by reading the minutes of the meetings held over the last 8 years. I know this because I tried to raise these issues at the Mtubatuba IDP PRF (Integrated Development Plan Public Representative Forum) meetings, and the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) never produced requested documents and tried their utmost to disrupt the free-flow of information.
Chapter 6 part 4 of the ICMA (Integrated Coastal management Act) is of concern to us as the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) is clearly sidestepping clauses 51 and 52 of the ICMA (Integrated Coastal Management Act)
Chapter 6 part 5 clause 53 of the ICMA is of prime interest to us as the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) has failed miserably to implement this in any shape manner or form, and some disciplinary action needs to be taken against them at parliamentary level
Register as a concerned citizen or an interested and affected party at the September 30 Public participation process meeting to be held in St. Lucia where these items will be raised.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Vote on the 4x4 ban in the iSimangaliso wetland park
When dealing with the IWPA (iSimangaliso wetland Park Authority) and their IMP (Integrated Management Plan) PPP (public Participation Process / procedure) we will need to back up any statements / requests / ideas with relevant documentation. The 4x4 ban is a case in point, we all know that it has had a negative impact on the local economy of St. Lucia along the Elephant Coast, and there are a host of pros and cons to this very controversial subject of beach access and motor vehicles within the coastal zones of the Elephant Coast.
recommended reading before you vote here
a paper by KZN Tourism occasional paper 20
a SEED (Social and economic report by Accer Africa" http://bit.ly/IWPA-seed-report
a tourism report by acer africa for the IWPA http://bit.ly/IWPA-tourism-report
what is your opinion. please visit this link and vote http://bit.ly/4x4-question
Thanx for voting
Please ask others to vote here as well
recommended reading before you vote here
a paper by KZN Tourism occasional paper 20
a SEED (Social and economic report by Accer Africa" http://bit.ly/IWPA-seed-report
a tourism report by acer africa for the IWPA http://bit.ly/IWPA-tourism-report
what is your opinion. please visit this link and vote http://bit.ly/4x4-question
Thanx for voting
Please ask others to vote here as well
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