tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629621573039903202024-03-05T09:16:27.693-08:00iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority IMP PPPFrankie2sockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140869185639586137noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962962157303990320.post-50661721546472624002019-05-10T05:36:00.001-07:002019-05-10T05:36:27.349-07:00The purpose of the Recover St. Lucia's Biodiversity campaign<p>The purpose of the Recover St. Lucia's Biodiversity  <u>campaign</u> is clearly defined in the campaign name. </p>
<p>Lake St. Lucia and the St. Lucia estuary system are in ecological and environmental trouble due to changing weather patterns, human development and bad management by the appointed custodian amongst many other reasons. We need to keep in mind that the Greater St. Lucia wetlands Park was declared a world heritage site in December 1999,  where one of the core values that UNESCO championed for the inscription of the area as a world heritage site, was the very large BIODIVERSITY within the Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park.  </p>
<p>The IWPA  ( iSimangaliso Wetland  Park Authority ) and its predecessor  have been mandated by the WHCA (World Heritage Convention Act) and associated legislation to look after Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, where biodiversity, ecological integrity and environmental health are some of the primary issues that need proper management strategies.</p>
<p>How ever due to reasons unknown to the public. Lake St. Lucia and the St. Lucia estuary system have lost most of their biodiversity, and this needs to be addressed.  We no longer have recreational boating, recreational fishing, recreational ecotourism and associated activities taking place within the St. Lucia estuary and the  IWPA as the legal custodian of the area needs to be held accountable for the large scale biodiversity collapse, and related tourism losses within Lake St. Lucia, the St. Lucia estuary and surrounding areas.</p>
<p>The IWPA is not holding public participation process meetings and it is difficult for the public to access information about the biodiversity problems as well as what projects, plans and activities are in place to rectify the very serious problems associated with the malfunctioning of the St. Lucia estuary system and associated rivers, waterways, seasonal pans, marshes and surrounding natural environments.</p>
<p>Poor public perception management policies,  inadequate public participation processes and other management problems within the IWPA, has  ensured that the natural biodiversity within Lake St. Lucia and the St. Lucia estuary system has become a rather serious problem.  These biodiversity problems have very large scale impacts on our natural environment as well as the St. Lucia tourism industry, affecting many different sectors, and causing very many job losses within the Umkhanyakude district Municipality.</p>
<p>We no longer have recreational boating, recreational fishing, recreational ecotourism and associated activities taking place within the St. Lucia estuary and surrounding waterways. The absence of these tourism activities is of grave concern to many folks within Umkhanyakude district municipality, as they rely on passing trade associated with these activities for their livelihood. Here we are talking of the arts and craft industry,  the food and beverage industry,  tourism product suppliers,  tour guides and accommodation providers, as well as others.</p>
<p>In 2004 KZN TOURISM published their occasional paper number 20,  where the blame for these tourism losses was attributed to the 4x4 ban.  However with hind sight and some research into tourism issues within Umkhanyakude, it has become evident that the collapse of the domestic tourism industry within Umkhanyakude is also linked to the collapse of our local biodiversity along with the malfunctioning of Lake St. Lucia, the St. Lucia estuary system and associated waterways, especially the Umfolozi River, with its vast flood plains where sugar cane and other agricultural activities are a concern.</p>
<p>The Recover St. Lucia's Biodiversity campaign is thus in place to give us access to a set of  tools and platforms to tackle these very serious issues as independent players. There are already many players in the field, however most of these players have political constraints, and staff who are not prepared to do what it takes to get the job done. </p>
<p>The   Recover St. Lucia's Biodiversity campaign will also act as a management tool for the public to enforce legislation and ensure those who are prepared to put in the effort, get the necessary government support and social funding to achieve successful environmental and ecological rehabilitation of the St. Lucia estuary system and surrounding waterways.</p>
<p>This campaign is an independent private initiative, and we need your help in a number of ways, so please share this <u>and</u> subscribe to my blog here.</p>
<p>#Frankie2socks<br>
#StLuciaEstuary<br>
#BIODIVERSITY<br>
#ISIMANGALISO<br>
#IWPA<br>
#ICMA.  #COASTALMANAGEMENT </p>
Frankie2sockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140869185639586137noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962962157303990320.post-31449616195341724692017-03-06T06:25:00.001-08:002017-03-06T06:25:28.010-08:00Frankie two socks steps back into the picture<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have been out of the loop for some time, but after some rather serious begging from a few friends, have stepped back into the political struggle to get the 4X4 BAN investigated. this is going to be a very serious battle between the public and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority.</h3>
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This political struggle will take place within the political structures and associated management platforms set up by the central goverenement to manage our world heritage sites in terms of the WHCA or World Heritage Convention Act. One does have to remember that the political control of all spaces within South Africa is controlled by a vast array of interconnected laws, and no single law governs how municipalities are run and managed. The MSA or Municipal Systems ACT needs to be evaluated, with the specific view of how the MSA and the WHCA interact and which authority takes precedence in what areas. <br />
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There are many other areas where we will be attacking the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) and most of these eveolves around their ecologicaal managment plans, along with their associated public participation processes, especially those which over lap and intermingle with the manag,ment plans for the Mtubatuba municipality in terms of their IDP. The IDP or Integrated Development Plan for the Mtubatuba local municipality is quite a lengthy process which involves extensive Public Participation Process Meetings., which the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority should be attending, as the many different laws all talk of intergovernmental co-operation, but the truth is these fellas, believe that they are a law unto them selves.<br />
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This thinking on the part of the IWPA that they can do as they please, is the first step, whuich needs to be attacked, and we need to put them in their place, ensuring that they follow the law, and do not have the law adjusted to suit their needs as an when required. this will be my first step, and after that everybody will know that #frankie2socks is back in the mix oif things when it comes to tourism development and the recreational use of the Elepehant coast beaches.<br />
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Last night (sunday) I bumped into the CEO of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, but did not greet Uncle Andrew by the hand, as he was busy discussing some issues to a few journalists and governement folks in the parking between the Ski Boat Club and the board walk. So I left him in peace...<br />
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We will soon be argueing about the many different issues that impact on the fishing within lake St. Lucia, the ZSt. Lucia estuary system and th coastal zones within the iSimngaliso Wetland park.<br />
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Frankie2sockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140869185639586137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962962157303990320.post-89968881204587717512013-08-31T06:33:00.001-07:002013-08-31T06:38:23.265-07:00ARBU seeks public mandate<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Association of recreational beach users is seeking a <a href="https://secure.avaaz.org/en/petition/Address_the_issues_of_the_4x4_ban_and_the_economic_losses_associataed_with_the_absense_of_the_recreational_beach_users/" target="_blank" title=" follow this link to sign our public mandate">public mandate</a> to take the issue of the 4x4 ban up at the highest level possible.</span> </h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://secure.avaaz.org/en/petition/Address_the_issues_of_the_4x4_ban_and_the_economic_losses_associataed_with_the_absense_of_the_recreational_beach_users/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjogxrcL03gI7qKBK9xFpEP6abWPATGxPps5-zXKz5C7fSaBS3cfTYfC2Id4Qnqvy88WX99Q9skrs7c-k3hn-WnkgOpUgrCBw0-qRJyX7H8QNV498t5_kXfYk4Myqw_2po2pR_3J73k2TXq/s320/ARBU+-+profile+pic.png" title="click here to access our mandate" width="320" /> </a></div><a name='more'></a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> This has become necessary due to the political nature of the many problems that are now associated with the negative impacts of the 4x4 ban on a variety of separate issues. The fact that the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) is appointed by the central government to look after the affairs of the iSimangaliso wetland park world heritage site is also a contributing factor, as the IWPA management act and behave as if there is no legislation that they need to fulfill from their end, and have not help proper PPP (Public Participation Procedure) meetings as they are mandated to do by the legislation associated with various acts including but not limited to :</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">1) The ICMA (Integrated Coastal Management Act) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">2) the WHCA (World Heritage Convention Act)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">3) the MSA (Municipal Systems Act)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">4) the 4x4 ban</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">There have been many different attempts to solve <a href="http://www.zulu.org.za/userfiles/1/file/ForIvestorandResearcher/Research/Occ%20Papers%20PDFs/Occ%20paper%2020%20Legislation%20on%20the%20Use%20of%204X4%27s%20on%20Beaches%20.pdf" target="_blank">the negative impacts of the 4x4 ban </a>, but government has not taken the people seriously, as the IWPA has blatantly stated that there is no problem and that tourism within the IWPWHS (iSimangalsio Wetland Park World Heritage Site) is on track and booming. The truth on the ground is how ever very different, and the Domestic tourism market which had a large crash when the 4x4 ban was first introduced has never recovered from this very devastating impact.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The fact that the IWPA is making things difficult for us as normal citizens to have our voices heard becomes apparent when you try to find records of the mandated public participation process meetings. When one attends the mandated local municipality annual IDP PRF (Integrated Development Plan Public Representatives Forum) review meetings of the Mtubatuba local municipality and the issue of the of the impact of the 4x4 ban comes up the IWPA representatives have in the past either refused to answer questions or found a loop hole to side step the issue. at the next meeting there would be a different representative, who would claim no knowledge of the previous meetings discussions or requests.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">If the ARBU could get a big enough <b><a href="https://secure.avaaz.org/en/petition/Address_the_issues_of_the_4x4_ban_and_the_economic_losses_associataed_with_the_absense_of_the_recreational_beach_users/" target="_blank" title="sign our mandate and ask your friends, family and acquaintances to do so as well">public mandate</a></b>, then perhaps things would be different. If you would like <a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank"><u><b>to be informed of the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) mandated public participation procedure meetings relating to the 4x4 ban and the management of Lake St. Lucia then fill out the form found here </b></u></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/105780823874559180072/105780823874559180072/posts" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggGn_tZXXjQOknhvKtI0Ty_cQpMfn2r43468QyxXvuZnbo9Wa0RrucSGpU7Uh62q0ShLaZqajWF9eN-g2LzVr_p4GOiw4X-ZCkkgW7-ntwfYPuxT8nH8IUiw1LY3txzMG7eRy9ItZRlWkM/s200/arbu+logo+-+april+2013.png" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: x-large;" title = "ARBU on Google Plus"><b>To read more information about the Association of Recreational beach users</b></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="http://arbu.info4u.co.za/" target="_blank" title="read more about the ARBU">visit their web pages</a> or visit their social media pages at<a href="http://social.me/arbu" target="_blank" title="Assocition of Recreational Beac Users Social media pages"> SOCIAL DOT ME</a> where you will get links to their social media sites</b></span></h2></div>Frankie2sockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140869185639586137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962962157303990320.post-47002086753240633622012-11-23T06:15:00.000-08:002012-11-23T06:15:10.611-08:00IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) and the UDMEMF (Umkhanyakude District Municipality Environmental Management Framework)The many Projects that the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) are busy with within the IWPWHS (iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site) are very exciting and will lead to better enjoyment of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park by many. We appreciate these projects as they supply a constant employment stream for many of the Elephant Coast businesses and residents.<br />
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Problem is that these many projects are not integrated into the 5 local municipalities IDP's (Integrated Development Plans) and thus not properly reflected in the UDM IDP (Umkhanyakude District Municipality Integrated Development Plan) or EMF Environmental Management Framework)<br />
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Who to blame for this is a tough question, but it needs to be answered, and the responsible person needs to be taken to task and face a public disciplinary hearing. The person responsible for this terrible state of affairs that has caused many thousands within the Elephant Coast tourism region to loose their jobs, and many <a href="http://isimangalisonews.wordpress.com/2010/02/16/illegal-resorts-in-isimangeliso-park-demolished/" target="_blank" title="unnecessary actions like this could have been avoided - read how by following the comments">developers to have their developments torn down causing further economic losses</a> needs to be removed from office.<br />
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The IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) manage the IWPWHS (iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site) on behalf of the world population, and are responsible to ensure that the world public has access to relevant information about the IWP (iSimangaliso Wetland Park) and how the IWP is being managed.<br />
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<a href="http://www.mtuba4u.co.za/umkhanyakude/environmental-management-framework.htm" target="_blank" title="read more about Umkhanyakude district Municipality environmental management issues here:">The UDM (Umkhanyakude district Municipality) is currently busy with an EMF (Environmental Management Framework) planning exercise, but this EMF (Environmental Management Framework) somehow excludes the IWPA's (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority's) projects. Unfortunately the IWPWHS (iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site) falls entirely within the UDM (Umkhanyakude district Municipalty)</a> and the 5 local municipalities of <br />
<ol><li><a href="http://www.mtuba4u.co.za/umkhanyakude/umhlabayalingana/environmental-management-framework.htm" target="_blank" title="read more about Umhalbuyalingana Environmental issues here">Umhlabuyalingana</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mtuba4u.co.za/umkhanyakude/big%205%20falsebay/environmental-management-framework.htm" target="_blank" title="Read more about Big 5 False bay local municipality environmental management planning here:">Big 5 False Bay </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mtuba4u.co.za/umkhanyakude/jozini/environmental-management-framework.htm" target="_blank" title="read more about Jozini Local municipality environmental managment issues here">Jozini</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mtuba4u.co.za/umkhanyakude/hlabisa/environmental-management-framework.htm" target="_blank" title="read about Hlabisa environmental managment framewrk issues here">Hlabisa</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mtuba4u.co.za/umkhanyakude/mtubatuba/environmental-management-framework.htm" target="_blank" title="more about Mtubatuba local municipality environmental managment framework issues here">Mtubatuba </a> linked info courtesy of <a href="http://www.mtuba4u.co.za/" title="mtuba4u is a marketing platform focusing on the Elephant Coast of KZN South Africa run by the 4U branded group">www.mtuba4u.co.za</a> </li>
</ol><ol></ol>Now the fact that the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) has not played their part in the 5 local municipalities IDP PRF (Integrated Development Plan Public Representatives Forum) and failed to have their (IWPA - iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) zoning maps and development projects included makes it very difficult for developers to know where they may develop, and what type of developments are suitable for which areas. this has lead to many developers losing their entire investments and a <a href="http://isimangalisonews.wordpress.com/2010/02/16/illegal-resorts-in-isimangeliso-park-demolished/" target="_blank" title="unnecessary problems that could have been avoided">case in point is this one.</a><br />
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Once again who is responsible and who should be fired?<br />
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I am personally of the opinion that there are two (2) candidates 1) is the CEO of the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) and 2) The minister of Environmental Affairs who was mandated to Appoint the CEO of the IWPA by the <a href="http://www.saflii.org/za/legis/num_act/whca1999274.pdf" target="_blank" title="read the WHCA - World Heritage Convention Act">WHCA (World Heritage Convention Act) </a><br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/a/info4u.co.za/document/d/1w9rgB0aUHHEaJeOkdH2vj1fsysCEs-nvuesdv5byra4/edit#heading=h.vo5sxjq20nh" target="_blank" title ="notes on the Umkhanyakude District Municipality Environmental Management Framework - UDM EMF" >The UDM EMF (Umkhanyakude District Municipality Environmental Management Framework) will give us the tools to high light these issues and push for some action to be taken.</a><br />
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The<a href="http://iwpappp.blogspot.com/2012_11_01_archive.html" target="_blank" title="read our post on this subject here"> EIA for the Sodwana bay Redevelopment project</a> will give us another tool to tackle this issue, and if we are successful in bringing both actions to the attention of the public at the same time we may achieve a little more success.<br />
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Frankie2sockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140869185639586137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962962157303990320.post-86194435607936911502012-11-11T03:04:00.001-08:002012-11-11T03:04:06.843-08:00iSimangaliso Wetland Park - Redevelopment of Sodwana Beach NodeThe IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) is busy with an EIA process to evaluate the Redevelopment of Sodwana Beach Node. Will you take part in this process? to register as an IAP (Interested and affected party) for the iSimangaliso Wetland Park - Redevelopment of Sodwana Beach Node EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) <a href="http://www.acerafrica.co.za/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=1312&Itemid=9" target="_blank">visit the Accer (Africa) web site </a>and register .<br />
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If the registration form is not yet in place click on the contact details tab <a href="http://www.acerafrica.co.za/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=1&Itemid=4" target="_blank">or open this link </a>then fill in the form on the page and request to be registered as an IAP with this EIA <br />
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I am not sure if this is GOOD or BAD for the area but am glad that a true EIA is being undertaken. Please register as an IAP if you live in the area or play along the coast. This area needs some serious public participation in its development and we do need to ensure that the recreational beach users concerns are well documented and listed as high priority concerns.<br />
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the 4x4 ban has had the knock on effect of serious economic losses within the area, which have not been addressed. These same consultants ACCER (AFRICA) were involved in past research on these issues<br />
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see these reports on related issues<br />
<a href="http://www.zulu.org.za/userfiles/1/file/ForIvestorandResearcher/Research/Occ%20Papers%20PDFs/Occ%20paper%2020%20Legislation%20on%20the%20Use%20of%204X4%27s%20on%20Beaches%20.pdf" target="_blank">1) Occasional paper 20 by KZN Tourism </a><br />
<a href="http://www.zulu.org.za/userfiles/1/file/ForIvestorandResearcher/Research/Occ%20Papers%20PDFs/Occpaper23BeachTourisminKZN.pdf" target="_blank">2) Occasional paper 23 by KZN Tourism</a><br />
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I hope to see you at a future PPPM (Public Participation Process Meeting ) where the true issues of the lost tourism income caused by the 4x4 ban and other related issues that impact on the Elephant Coast Domestic Tourism within the Sodwana region are discussed.<br />
<br />Frankie2sockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140869185639586137noreply@blogger.com0A1102 Rd, South Africa-27.506444350028175 32.676429748535156-27.731996850028175 32.360572748535155 -27.280891850028176 32.992286748535157tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962962157303990320.post-70295801314575395232012-10-08T12:56:00.004-07:002012-10-08T12:56:56.535-07:00Umkhanyakude district Municipality environmental planning issuesThere is some action taking place regarding the Environmental planning aspects of the Umkhanyakude district Municipality.<br />
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w9rgB0aUHHEaJeOkdH2vj1fsysCEs-nvuesdv5byra4/edit" target="_blank" title="read and pass comment">check this document https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w9rgB0aUHHEaJeOkdH2vj1fsysCEs-nvuesdv5byra4/edit</a><br />
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please pass comment and let us know what you think.<br />
<br />Frankie2sockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140869185639586137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962962157303990320.post-11913049602943670712012-09-12T03:16:00.001-07:002012-09-12T03:16:25.293-07:00Open letter to public at large - iSimangaliso Wetland Park & Tourism - South Africa<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh0rCauE1Msgf0TqiTNc1AkNZatJ0udknrXwOFeybNM7MTH7lkBzbnZLubVsjfzsOhpk_RRBX_YOoIowMW8DRu7POP1CNWKrX_AMS4vxcJWspMWoHimQQY731OqhquQ9s4Rd18KsqNZDu6/s1600/en2-785295.gif"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh0rCauE1Msgf0TqiTNc1AkNZatJ0udknrXwOFeybNM7MTH7lkBzbnZLubVsjfzsOhpk_RRBX_YOoIowMW8DRu7POP1CNWKrX_AMS4vxcJWspMWoHimQQY731OqhquQ9s4Rd18KsqNZDu6/s320/en2-785295.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5787232146106460866" /></a></p><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Frank Gainsford</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:admin@info4u.co.za">admin@info4u.co.za</a>></span><br>Date: Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 12:09 PM<br> Subject: Re: Fw: iSimangaliso Wetland Park & Tourism - South Africa<br>To: Louis Fourie <<a href="mailto:fouriesgarage@telkomsa.net">fouriesgarage@telkomsa.net</a>><br>Cc: <a href="mailto:petrusviv@gmail.com">petrusviv@gmail.com</a>, <a href="mailto:nelius.smith@gmail.com">nelius.smith@gmail.com</a>, <a href="mailto:Carine@certaintycharters.co.za">Carine@certaintycharters.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:casper@actionpb.co.za">casper@actionpb.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:cor@ilandlures.co.za">cor@ilandlures.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:helga.smith@momentum.co.za">helga.smith@momentum.co.za</a>, "Henry P Badenhorst ()"@<a href="http://vodamail.co.za">vodamail.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:johan@actgroup.co.za">johan@actgroup.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:johan@fishingproshop.co.za">johan@fishingproshop.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:yamaha@lantic.net">yamaha@lantic.net</a>, <a href="mailto:lutz.nell@agribonus.co.za">lutz.nell@agribonus.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:smal@aurecongroup.com">smal@aurecongroup.com</a>, <a href="mailto:steve@sodwanabay.com">steve@sodwanabay.com</a>, <a href="mailto:rorke@mags.co.za">rorke@mags.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:admin@sadsaa.com">admin@sadsaa.com</a>, <a href="mailto:christel.raubenheimer@gmail.com">christel.raubenheimer@gmail.com</a>, <a href="mailto:rothman@skyafrica.co.za">rothman@skyafrica.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:fherbst@menh.co.za">fherbst@menh.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:pdsac@hotmail.com">pdsac@hotmail.com</a>, <a href="mailto:sodwanabay@mweb.co.za">sodwanabay@mweb.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:sblsc@icon.co.za">sblsc@icon.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:lm@sodwanabaylodge.com">lm@sodwanabaylodge.com</a>, <a href="mailto:admin@coraldivers.co.za">admin@coraldivers.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:info@reefteach.co.za">info@reefteach.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:wegint@media24.com">wegint@media24.com</a>, <a href="mailto:andre@adayinafrica.co.za">andre@adayinafrica.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:info@adventuremania.co.za">info@adventuremania.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:info@amoraydiving.com">info@amoraydiving.com</a>, <a href="mailto:coraldivers@mweb.co.za">coraldivers@mweb.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:bluejuice@icon.co.za">bluejuice@icon.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:Arthur@mako-diving.co.za">Arthur@mako-diving.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:res@isibindi.co.za">res@isibindi.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:francois@oceandivers.co.za">francois@oceandivers.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:piscesdiving@webmail.co.za">piscesdiving@webmail.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:Dive@seaescapes.co.za">Dive@seaescapes.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:info@twobar.co.za">info@twobar.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:tritondiving@mweb.co.za">tritondiving@mweb.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:info@occi-scuba.co.za">info@occi-scuba.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:dave@zululanddiving.co.za">dave@zululanddiving.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:nemosodwana@vodamail.co.za">nemosodwana@vodamail.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:enquiries@safariadventure.co.za">enquiries@safariadventure.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:advantage@zululink.co.za">advantage@zululink.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:asterixcharter@vodamail.co.za">asterixcharter@vodamail.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:maverickfishing@telkomsa.net">maverickfishing@telkomsa.net</a>, <a href="mailto:wavedancer@kznweb.com">wavedancer@kznweb.com</a>, <a href="mailto:lastroundster@gmail.com">lastroundster@gmail.com</a>, <a href="mailto:info@seevarkie.co.za">info@seevarkie.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:magnum@sodwanabaylodge.com">magnum@sodwanabaylodge.com</a>, <a href="mailto:peterjacobs@lantic.net">peterjacobs@lantic.net</a>, <a href="mailto:sodwanacharters@gmail.com">sodwanacharters@gmail.com</a>, <a href="mailto:tia.nel@vodamail.co.za">tia.nel@vodamail.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:tcrous@telkomsa.net">tcrous@telkomsa.net</a>, <a href="mailto:Louis.Nell@fnb.co.za">Louis.Nell@fnb.co.za</a>, <a href="mailto:nnqabeni@tourism.gov.za">nnqabeni@tourism.gov.za</a>, <a href="mailto:MatyanaN2@dwa.gov.za">MatyanaN2@dwa.gov.za</a>, <a href="mailto:mmayekiso@environment.gov.za">mmayekiso@environment.gov.za</a>, <a href="mailto:matyanaN2@dwaf.gov.za">matyanaN2@dwaf.gov.za</a>, <a href="mailto:andrew@isimangaliso.com">andrew@isimangaliso.com</a>, <a href="mailto:apz@worldonline.com">apz@worldonline.com</a>, <a href="mailto:debbie@isimangaliso.com">debbie@isimangaliso.com</a><br> <br><br>Greetings and Salutations to all.<br><br>your email addresses have been copied from the collective posts below, and this email has been sent to most. please forward this to any person who you believe can help in getting the IWPA to take part in the true developmentof the Umkhanyakude district Municipality by forcing them to abide by the laws in place and participate meaningfully in the local municipality IDPP (Integrated Development plan Process)<br> Many thanx for your concern about the IWP and its management.<br><br>This is how ever a joke that has gone sour. Many have complained and complained, with ZERO results. so we are trying to force some kind of action here <br> <br><a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank">http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128</a><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/440687949304495/" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/events/440687949304495/</a><br> <a href="http://iwpappp.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://iwpappp.blogspot.com/</a><br> <br>The WHCA (World heritage Convention act) mandates the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) to work with the local, regional and national government departments and the local people in a co-operative manner.<br> The NEMA (National Environmental Management act ) and its subservient act the ICMA (Integrated Coastal Management act ) mandate the park to have an EMP (Environmental Management plan) and IMP (Integrated Management Plan) inplace.<br> The MSA (Municipal Systems Act) mandates the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) to have an IMP (Integrated Management Plan) in place which is INTEGRATED with the local Municipalities IDP (Integrated Development Plan)<br> <br>The Mtubatuba Municipality has an IDP In place as is mandated by various laws. The IWPA is mandated by the laws mentioned above to work with the Mtubatuba Municipality and their IDP (Integrated Development Plan) process and the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) issues are supposed to be INTEGRATED into this IDP (Integrated Development plan) through the IDP PRF (Integrated Development plan public representatives forum)<br> <br>As a concerned citizen with great difficulty accessing the natural areas of the park for recreational purposes I have personally attempted to see copies of the IWPA IMP (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Integrated Management Plan) and IWPA EMP (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Environmental Management Plan) that is in possession of the Mtubatuba Municipality for purposes of INTEGRATION OF THESE PLANS INTO THE MTUBATUBA INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN but have failed, as this is not available. Please take your time and put some personal effort into verifying these facts by reading the minutes of the meetings of the Mtubatuba IDP PRF (integrated Development Plan Public Representatives Forum) and establishung if any of my concerns about the non participation of the IWPA in these matters have EVER been addressed.<br> <br>Who is responsible to ensure that the IWPA IMP (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Integrated Management Plan) is INTEGRATED into the local municipalities Integrated Management Plan as is mandated by various laws, RODS (such as 4x4 ban) and other legislation)<br> <br>The fact that the IWPA IMP (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Integrated Management Plan is not available to the public at the local municipality level where development is meant to be approved,, managed and monitored is very disturbing and has lead to many instances where developers have lost their investment due to the fact that they believed they had the necessary paper work and permissions, only to find out that the IWPA operates independently and without any form of public approval or public recourse to their l0sses.<br> <br>See this post <a href="http://isimangalisonews.wordpress.com/2010/02/16/illegal-resorts-in-isimangeliso-park-demolished/" target="_blank">http://isimangalisonews.wordpress.com/2010/02/16/illegal-resorts-in-isimangeliso-park-demolished/</a> then evaluate what you have read above and decide for yourself what action you need to take to get the problem solved.<br> <br>Looking forward to seeing some pressure put on the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) to come clean and do what is right. Hopefully somebody will be prosecuted criminally for this very sad state of affairs where tens of thousands have lost their economic opportunities and jobs, with hundreds of millions of rands of investments having gone sour due to bad if not criminally negligent management practices of the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority<br> <br><div class="gmail_quote">Regards Frank<br><br>Frank Gainsford<br><a href="http://facebook.com/mtuba4u" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/mtuba4u</a><br><br><br>On Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 9:10 PM, Louis Fourie <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:fouriesgarage@telkomsa.net" target="_blank">fouriesgarage@telkomsa.net</a>></span> wrote:<br> <blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><u></u> <div style="MARGIN:5px 10px 0px;FONT-FAMILY:Arial;FONT-SIZE:12pt" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <div><font>En ons dag St Lucia het probleme...............................................Dit lyk my net die Public Protector sal hierdie probleem kan oplos.</font></div><font> <div><br>Louis Fourie<br><a href="mailto:fouriesgarage@telkomsa.net" target="_blank">fouriesgarage@telkomsa.net</a><br>086 615 4605 fax<br>039 315 0622 home<br>083 663 4982 mobile<br>11 Churchill St.<br>PO Box 722<br>Shelly beach<br>4265<br>South Africa</div> <div> </div> <div></div></font> </div> <div style="FONT:10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- <div style="BACKGROUND:#e4e4e4"><b>From:</b> <a title="pretpeppie@vodamail.co.za" href="mailto:pretpeppie@vodamail.co.za" target="_blank">pe+me</a> </div> <div><b>To:</b> <a title="fouriesgarage@telkomsa.net" href="mailto:fouriesgarage@telkomsa.net" target="_blank">Louis Fourie</a> </div> <div><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, September 04, 2012 8:30 PM</div> <div><b>Subject:</b> Fw: iSimangaliso Wetland Park & Tourism - South Africa</div></div> <div><br></div> <table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="DIRECTION:ltr;FONT-SIZE:12pt" width="100%"> <div style="PADDING-LEFT:2px"> <div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div></div></div> <div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div style="FONT-FAMILY:Arial;FONT-SIZE:12pt" dir="ltr"> <div style="FONT-SIZE:11pt" dir="ltr"><i>-------Original Message-------</i></div> <div> </div> <div> <div style="FONT-SIZE:11pt" dir="ltr"><i><b>From:</b></i> <a href="mailto:asterixcharter@vodamail.co.za" target="_blank">Maans</a></div> <div style="FONT-SIZE:11pt" dir="ltr"><i><b>Date:</b></i> 9/4/2012 11:31:59 AM</div> <div style="FONT-SIZE:11pt" dir="ltr"><i><b>To:</b></i> <a href="mailto:pretpeppie@vodamail.co.za" target="_blank">pe+me</a></div> <div style="FONT-SIZE:11pt" dir="ltr"><i><b>Subject:</b></i> Fw: iSimangaliso Wetland Park & Tourism - South Africa</div></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div style="FONT:10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- <div style="BACKGROUND:#e4e4e4"><b>From:</b> <a title="nelius.smith@gmail.com" href="mailto:nelius.smith@gmail.com" target="_blank">Nelius.Smith</a> </div> <div><b>To:</b> <a title="pglakes@lantic.net" href="mailto:pglakes@lantic.net" target="_blank">'Alwyn'</a> ; 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Delegation of South Africa/Délégation de Afrique du Sud; <a href="mailto:FMketeni@environment.gov.za" target="_blank">FMketeni@environment.gov.za</a>; <a href="mailto:Mukwevho.C@dbe.gov.za" target="_blank">Mukwevho.C@dbe.gov.za</a>; Natcom South Africa 3; Moorhead, Victoria; Bermeo-Gaucher, Fabiola; Rondon Fuentes, Krishanthi; Berger, Guy; Jameel, Phyza; WH-info; <a href="mailto:andrew@iSimangaliso.com" target="_blank">andrew@iSimangaliso.com</a>; <a href="mailto:Matyanan2@dwa.gov.za" target="_blank">Matyanan2@dwa.gov.za</a>; <a href="mailto:Smancotywa@environment.gov.za" target="_blank">Smancotywa@environment.gov.za</a>; <a href="mailto:debbie@isimangaliso.com" target="_blank">debbie@isimangaliso.com</a>; <a href="mailto:MkhwanaziS@kznded.gov.za" target="_blank">MkhwanaziS@kznded.gov.za</a>; <a href="mailto:ministry@tourism.gov.za" target="_blank">ministry@tourism.gov.za</a>; Karklins, Janis; <a href="mailto:TNtloko@environment.gov.za" target="_blank">TNtloko@environment.gov.za</a><br><b>Subject:</b> RE: iSimangaliso Wetland Park & Tourism - South Africa<u></u><u></u></span></p></div></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">Dear Mr Smith,<u></u><u></u></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"><u></u><u></u></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">Thank you for contacting UNESCO regarding Isimangaliso World Heritage site. I have been requested by Mr. Rao to carefully study this issue. <u></u><u></u></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">I will come back to you with more details. <u></u><u></u></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">Best regards<u></u><u></u></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"><u></u><u></u></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">Lazare Eloundou<u></u><u></u></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">Chief, Africa Unit<u></u><u></u></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">UNESCO World Heritage Centre<u></u><u></u></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"><u></u><u></u></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"><u></u><u></u></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Arial','sans-serif';COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:12pt" lang="EN-US"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <div> <div style="BORDER-BOTTOM:medium none;PADDING-BOTTOM:0cm;PADDING-LEFT:0cm;PADDING-RIGHT:0cm;BORDER-TOP:#b5c4df 1pt solid;BORDER-RIGHT:medium none;PADDING-TOP:3pt"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"> Karklins, Janis <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, September 03, 2012 1:29 PM<br><b>To:</b> Nelius.Smith<br><b>Cc:</b> Delegation of SOUTH AFRICA; <a href="mailto:Mukwevho.C@dbe.gov.za" target="_blank">Mukwevho.C@dbe.gov.za</a>; Natcom South Africa 3; Moorhead, Victoria; Bermeo-Gaucher, Fabiola; Rondon Fuentes, Krishanthi; Berger, Guy; Jameel, Phyza; WH-info; <a href="mailto:andrew@iSimangaliso.com" target="_blank">andrew@iSimangaliso.com</a>; <a href="mailto:Matyanan2@dwa.gov.za" target="_blank">Matyanan2@dwa.gov.za</a>; 'Fundisile Mketeni'; 'Skumsa Mancotywa'; <a href="mailto:debbie@isimangaliso.com" target="_blank">debbie@isimangaliso.com</a>; <a href="mailto:MkhwanaziS@kznded.gov.za" target="_blank">MkhwanaziS@kznded.gov.za</a>; <a href="mailto:ministry@tourism.gov.za" target="_blank">ministry@tourism.gov.za</a>; Rao, Kishore<br><b>Subject:</b> RE: iSimangaliso Wetland Park & Tourism - South Africa<u></u><u></u></span></p></div></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d" lang="EN-GB">Dear Mr Smith<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d" lang="EN-GB"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d" lang="EN-GB">Thank you for our mail and issues touched therein.<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d" lang="EN-GB">The world heritage issues at UNESCO are under supervision of the World Heritage Centre which is headed by Mr Kishore Rao. <u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d" lang="EN-GB">May I respectfully ask to get in touch with Mr Rao (<a href="mailto:k.rao@unesco.org" target="_blank">k.rao@unesco.org</a>) who would be well suited to advise on possible remedies for the situation.<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d" lang="EN-GB"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d" lang="EN-GB">Thank you <u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d" lang="EN-GB">Janis Karklins<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d" lang="EN-GB"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d" lang="EN-GB"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <div> <div style="BORDER-BOTTOM:medium none;PADDING-BOTTOM:0cm;PADDING-LEFT:0cm;PADDING-RIGHT:0cm;BORDER-TOP:#b5c4df 1pt solid;BORDER-RIGHT:medium none;PADDING-TOP:3pt"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"> Nelius.Smith <a href="mailto:nelius.smith@gmail.com]" target="_blank">[mailto:nelius.smith@gmail.com]</a> <br><b>Sent:</b> lundi 3 septembre 2012 10:34<br><b>To:</b> Karklins, Janis<br><b>Cc:</b> Delegation of SOUTH AFRICA; <a href="mailto:Mukwevho.C@dbe.gov.za" target="_blank">Mukwevho.C@dbe.gov.za</a>; Natcom South Africa 3; Moorhead, Victoria; Bermeo-Gaucher, Fabiola; Rondon Fuentes, Krishanthi; Berger, Guy; Jameel, Phyza; WH-info; <a href="mailto:andrew@iSimangaliso.com" target="_blank">andrew@iSimangaliso.com</a>; <a href="mailto:Matyanan2@dwa.gov.za" target="_blank">Matyanan2@dwa.gov.za</a>; 'Fundisile Mketeni'; 'Skumsa Mancotywa'; <a href="mailto:debbie@isimangaliso.com" target="_blank">debbie@isimangaliso.com</a>; <a href="mailto:MkhwanaziS@kznded.gov.za" target="_blank">MkhwanaziS@kznded.gov.za</a>; <a href="mailto:ministry@tourism.gov.za" target="_blank">ministry@tourism.gov.za</a><br> <b>Subject:</b> iSimangaliso Wetland Park & Tourism - South Africa<u></u><u></u></span></p></div></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Dear Sir<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">I am writing this on behalf of regular Tourists and Neighbours to Sodwana Bay which falls in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park – South Africa.<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Please find below a detailed letter that I have send to our local authorities for investigation. My feeling is that they do not know the correct channels of Authority or recognise the urgency of the matter and therefore I have thought to address UNESCO. I would appreciate it very much if you could take the time to carefully read my letter below so that you could have a clear understanding of what we Tourists and Neighbours have experienced at Sodwana Bay. This mainly relates to the difficulties that we have to gain access into the iSimangaliso Wetland Park at Sodwana Bay over peak holiday seasons. I have read through your (UNESCO-World Heritage Site) website and would like to point out the items which I have highlighted. – See below in yellow and blue. Also, please find all correspondence as to which I have received at the bottom of this mail.<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">As I have mentioned in my original letter there are not much benefits to Tourists, Neighbours and the local Community over peak holiday seasons at Sodwana Bay which is <u>in contradiction of the Integrity Values of a World Heritage Site.<u></u><u></u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><span style="TEXT-DECORATION:none"></span><u></u></span></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Can this please be treated at a high level? I would kindly like to know whether this issue will be attended to and if possible some details as to the way forward.<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Best Regards<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Nelius Smith<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">+27 824953355<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="COLOR:#17375e;FONT-SIZE:16pt" lang="EN">iSimangaliso Wetland Park</span></b><b><span style="COLOR:#17375e;FONT-SIZE:16pt"><u></u><u></u></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt" lang="EN">Integrity</span></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt" lang="EN"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt" lang="EN">The property consists of 13 separate but contiguous conservation units totalling 239,566 ha including some 85,000 ha of marine reserves. Its history of conservation management dates back to 1895 when the first reserves were created by the Zululand Government, and later proposals for titanium sand mining were rejected. Ongoing integrity issues include the protection of catchment area and regional development (upstream water abstraction, agricultural practices and road construction); land claims (which may result in further boundary issues); resource harvesting and local community issues; and restoration of degraded habitats. A unified management system for all 13 components was also requested. <u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt" lang="EN">The park is not inhabited by people apart from six small townships in the Kosi Bay Coastal Forest Reserve (insert current number of inhabitants). There are also two villages (Makakatana and St Lucia Estuary) which are enclaves within the Park but not part of it. About 100,000 people from 48 tribal groups live in villages surrounding the Park and community conservation programmes are key to minimising conflicts and maximising benefits. <span style="BACKGROUND:yellow">A progressive neighbour-relations policy fosters good relations with communities who live near the Park to ensure that they derive direct benefits from the protected area such as free access, business and employment.</span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Black;COLOR:#107ba3">Benefits of World Heritage listing<u></u><u></u></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">Once a site is inscribed on the World Heritage List, it joins an<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">international community that values and appreciates<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">outstanding examples of natural wealth. Today the World<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">Heritage concept is so well understood that sites on the list<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">are a magnet for international cooperation and receive<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">financial assistance for conservation projects from a variety<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">of sources. Finally, inscription of a site on the World Heritage<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">List brings an increase in public awareness of the site and its<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">OUV and <span style="BACKGROUND:yellow">can lead to increased tourist activities at the site.</span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;background:yellow;font-family:Frutiger-Light">When tourism is well planned and organized around<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;background:yellow;font-family:Frutiger-Light">sustainable tourism principles, it can bring important funds<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;background:yellow;font-family:Frutiger-Light">to the site and the local economy.</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light"> The prestige that comes<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">from having sites inscribed on the World Heritage List often<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">serves as a catalyst to raising awareness for conserving<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">marine natural heritage for future generations.</span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:OfficinaSanITC-BookOS;FONT-SIZE:14pt">Assessing Marine World Heritage<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:OfficinaSanITC-BookOS;FONT-SIZE:14pt">from an Ecosystem Perspective<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:OfficinaSanITC-BookOS;FONT-SIZE:13pt">The Western Indian Ocean</span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:5pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Bold;FONT-SIZE:10pt">Integrity </span></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">– Many of the issues and challenges identified by<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">the World Heritage Committee at the time of the inscription<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">of iSimangaliso as a World Heritage site have been<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">resolved. Previously comprising fragmented parcels of land,<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">iSimangaliso has been consolidated into one proclaimed<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">protected area under South African legislation, the </span><i><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-LightItalic;FONT-SIZE:10pt">World<u></u><u></u></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-LightItalic;FONT-SIZE:10pt">Heritage Convention </span></i><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">Act. Importantly this act adopts the<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">Convention and writes the protection of the World<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">Heritage sites into South African law<span style="BACKGROUND:yellow">, whilst also recognising<u></u><u></u></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;BACKGROUND:yellow;FONT-SIZE:10pt">the need to deliver economic and social benefits to<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;BACKGROUND:yellow;FONT-SIZE:10pt">neighbouring communities, without which the long term<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;BACKGROUND:yellow;FONT-SIZE:10pt">integrity of the Property could be compromised</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">. Added to<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">this, a zone of influence (buffer zone) has been delineated<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">along <span style="BACKGROUND:aqua">iSimangaliso's boundary, where development controls<u></u><u></u></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;BACKGROUND:aqua;FONT-SIZE:10pt">afford the Park an additional layer of protection</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">. The<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">necessary conservation and visitor infrastructure that is<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">required for effective conservation and interpretation of the<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">Park's universal values has largely been put in place<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">including, fencing most of the Park. Conservation<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">programmes include the reintroduction of native species<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">and removal of alien commercial plantation species from<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">iSimangaliso, with on-going and rigorous alien plant<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">control programmes being applied. Additional terrestrial<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">and marine areas of ecological significance to the<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">iSimangaliso has also been incorporated into the Park. Nine<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">of the 14 land claims have been settled under a National<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">Government policy framework which ensures that<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">iSimangaliso will be managed by the state in perpetuity as<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">a conservation area.<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Bold;FONT-SIZE:10pt">Protection and management </span></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">– South Africa has solid<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">legislation that affords iSimangaliso the necessary legal<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">protection. Furthermore, the Park is managed by a dedicated<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">agency founded in South African law, the<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority. <span style="BACKGROUND:yellow">The iSimangaliso<u></u><u></u></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;BACKGROUND:yellow;FONT-SIZE:10pt">Authority has made significant progress in the past 10<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;BACKGROUND:yellow;FONT-SIZE:10pt">years. Policies and plans have been formulated and systematically<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;BACKGROUND:yellow;FONT-SIZE:10pt">implemented, monitored for effectiveness,<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;BACKGROUND:yellow;FONT-SIZE:10pt">reviewed and adapted</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">. A range of challenges that require<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">management and intervention remain; two critical issues<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">being the diminished hydrological functioning of the<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light;FONT-SIZE:10pt">Umfolozi River and the delivery of meaningful benefits to</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Frutiger-Light"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">communities. To meet the many and varied challenges the<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">iSimangaliso Authority has developed and consulted its<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">Integrated Management Plan. This updated five year plan<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">will guide the on-going protection and development of<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">iSimangaliso, <span style="BACKGROUND:yellow">ensuring its integrity and the values for<u></u><u></u></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;background:yellow;font-family:Frutiger-Light">which it was originally inscribed on the World Heritage List</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">.<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">Dedicated programmes aimed at enhancing the hydrological<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">functioning of the Umfolozi River and implementing<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">the iSimangaliso People and Parks' programme have been<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">put in place. In addition, WH listing helped prevent further<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">proposals to mine Titanium in the sand dunes and other<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">industrial activities which would have negatively impacted<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Frutiger-Light">the area.<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <div> <div style="BORDER-BOTTOM:medium none;PADDING-BOTTOM:0cm;PADDING-LEFT:0cm;PADDING-RIGHT:0cm;BORDER-TOP:#b5c4df 1pt solid;BORDER-RIGHT:medium none;PADDING-TOP:3pt"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"> Nelius.Smith </span><a href="mailto:[mailto:nelius.smith@gmail.com]" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">[mailto:nelius.smith@gmail.com]</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"> <br><b>Sent:</b> 17 August 2012 09:29 AM<br><b>To:</b> ministry@tourism. gov. za (</span><a href="mailto:ministry@tourism.gov.za" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">ministry@tourism.gov.za</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">)<br> <b>Cc:</b> '<a href="mailto:raucamp@tourism.gov.za" target="_blank">raucamp@tourism.gov.za</a>'; '<a href="mailto:spienaar@tourism.gov.za" target="_blank">spienaar@tourism.gov.za</a>'; '<a href="mailto:mrossouw@tourism.gov.za" target="_blank">mrossouw@tourism.gov.za</a>'; '<a href="mailto:nnqabeni@tourism.gov.za" target="_blank">nnqabeni@tourism.gov.za</a>'; '<a href="mailto:tbloem@tourism.gov.za" target="_blank">tbloem@tourism.gov.za</a>'; '<a href="mailto:jsingh@tourism.gov.za" target="_blank">jsingh@tourism.gov.za</a>'; '<a href="mailto:htheron@tourism.gov.za" target="_blank">htheron@tourism.gov.za</a>'<br><b>Subject:</b> iSimangaliso Wetland Park & Tourism<u></u><u></u></span></p></div></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">Dear Minister of Tourism,<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">I am writing this letter on behalf of myself and other holiday-makers (Tourists) to Sodwana Bay which falls within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in Kwazulu Natal. I hope you find the contents to be constructive and positive, rather </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">than being <span>negative and criticism.<u></u><u></u></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">I really appreciate the efforts by Government; Department of Environmental Affairs as well as Department of Tourism via Statutory body: iSimangaliso Wetland Park for their great initiative to protect our coastline for Generations to come.<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Since the early 1970's my Parents came to Sodwana Bay for holidays. This tradition grew on to the new generation which is me. I am 36 years old and I have been coming to Sodwana Bay almost every year since I was born. In 2007 after having some bad experiences in the campsite (</span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:12pt">t</span><span style="font-size:12pt">heft) and knowing that I would soon start a family, I started seeking alternative accommodation. I bought a piece of property in 2007 outside the iSimangaliso Wetland Park were my wife and children will be comfortable without the difficulty of camping. I could also bring my pets along over a long December holiday.<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">I am a keen off-shore fisherman who spends long hours on the ocean and therefore would like my family to also be happy and to enjoy the stay at Sodwana Bay. I have tagged and released a number of Billfish from Sodwana Bay and some Black Marlin has been Satellite </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">Tagged off <span>Sodwana Bay by some of my fisherman-friends and family earlier this year. The Sattelite Tags are still on the fish and the information will be received after the Tags </span>have popped up to the surface 180 days after it has been deployed. This information will be the first of its kind in the Indian Ocean and we will have a better understanding of the migration patterns of the Black Marlin that roam our waters.<span><u></u><u></u></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Unfortunately I have two difficulties to enjoy Sodwana Bay the way I was use to…<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">The first one being: <span style="BACKGROUND:yellow">THE ACCESS GATE OF iSIMANGALISO WETLAND PARK</span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">The problem is that they are only using one Computer to grant Entrance & Exit into the Park. This causes an extremely long queue during peak holiday seasons. Due to this, one sometimes has to wait for more than 3 hours in the queue to gain access to the beach. For a </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">m<span>other with a 3 month old baby and a 2 year old girl this is not easy.<u></u><u></u></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Due to this, my </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">f<span>riends who joined me last year will not be coming to Sodwana Bay this year. "<i>You can't call this a holiday</i>". It is also interesting to note that at the time the Google Earth Street View Camera Crew approached the Gate there was a queue… See below.<u></u><u></u></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Can iSimangaliso please do something about this?<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">For example getting three or more Computers…<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">A better, </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">more user<span style="COLOR:#1f497d">-</span><span>friendly system?<u></u><u></u></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">The second difficulty I have: <span style="BACKGROUND:yellow">TO OBTAIN A BEACH PERMIT</span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Last year December (2011) I couldn't help feeling like a Guinea pig. At thirst the Public was told to obtain a Beach Permit from the Ezemvelo KZN</span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:12pt"> </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">Wildlife <span>Offices from four in the afternoon. This caused huge problems as there were not sufficient parking and there were way more people looking for Beach Permits than the 200 issued. See Hello Peter Complaint below. After noting that this caused major problems, iSimangaliso Staff changed the arrangements that Permits would be issued in the mornings. This caused me to wake up every morning at 3:30 to ensure a Beach Permit. I parked in the queue and it would take approximately an hour and a half to issue the 100 permits to the Residents staying outside the Park from the time the iSimangaliso Staff arrives. So from 3:30 am to 6:45 am</span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">,</span><span> I have </span>to<span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span><span>stand in a queue to obtain a beach permit for my wife and children. Charter boats launch at 6:00 am</span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">,</span><span> so the other </span>fisherman<span> were waiting for me on the beach. The reason I so desperately want a Beach Permit is for my</span> wife <span>to be able to drive onto the beach with all the necessary items such as: a Gazebo, a Cooler Box, Toys, Towels, etc. If she had to park at the top it would be impossible to carry two children and the other necessities… At some stage there were rumours regarding a shuttle service to at least transport people and their necessi</span>ties to <span>and from the beach to which I have not noticed anything.</span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span><span> <u></u><u></u></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">In December 2010 the arrangement regarding Beach Permits was a little better in the way that it was issued at the gate which gives access to the beach. If a vehicle returned from the beach another vehicle could gain access and in this way at least give more people the opportunity to visit the beach with their vehicles. I cannot understand the logic of issuing 200 Beach Permits only to 200 vehicles (in December 2011) knowing that there are more than 1000 </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">people looking <span>for permits. At least a lot more Tourists will have the opportunity to access the beach with their vehicles if the logic of December 2010 was followed. The people who got Beach Permits have been awake since 3:30 am and will therefore maybe only arrive at 10:00 as they might have gone back to bed at 7:00 am. During this time other Tourist might have had the opportunity to visit the beach.<u></u><u></u></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">If you combine the two problems that I have: queuing from 3:30 am to 7:00 for a Beach Permit and then again from 10:00 to 12:00 to gain access to the beach via iSimangaliso's "one Computer gate" (Total 5.5hrs) I can honestly not call this a holiday…<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Can we (Tourists) at least know a.s.a.p. exactly what the arrangements will be in December 2012? If I at least know what I am in for, I still have the change to reconsider to go somewhere else than to iSimangaliso Authorities where I can have a peaceful and relaxing holiday. <u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Sodwana Bay has more than 300 Campsites, more than 30 Lodges, Guesthouses</span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:12pt">, </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">Dive Operator's <span>and lots of Private properties. Can iSimangaliso not share the 220km of Coastline a little more user friendly towards Tourists?<u></u><u></u></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Have iSimangaliso done the necessary studies in terms of Tourism regarding Sodwana Bay? For example: How many people come to Sodwana Bay over December holidays? What will be done to accommodate this amount of Tourists? Who is the majority of Tourists? Are we considered Tourists or are we Guinea pigs? Is Sodwa</span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">na Bay no longer for the people who <span>use to come here for many years?<u></u><u></u></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">I am sure that International Tourist who has to endure this discomfort will not return. I can assure you at this stage that people who visited Sodwana Bay in December 2011 will not agree as to iSimangaliso Wetland Park being a finalist for "<i>Tourism for Tomorrow 2011</i>" I witnessed Tourists cutting their holidays short and demanding refunds due to the lack of gaining access to the beach and for queuing long hours. As it is, there is no benefit to me as a Tourist to visit Sodwana Bay and nor to the Community as is mentioned below in the attachments.<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">One other concern is the way in which Tourists gets treated by Officials and by Alpha Security who man these gates. Information has not been made clear to Tourists in the past and caused many confrontations. Officials and the Security at Sodwana Bay are definitely not carrying out the Values of the Department of Tourism. See below (Bottom of page) "<i>We will act with integrity by being accountable, showing respect and serving with honesty, respect and trustworthiness</i>." <u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">I would not agree <u>at this stage</u> as to what was said by yourself and Mr. Ndabo Khoza on the iSimangaliso Award Dinner on 18<sup>th</sup> May 2011. "<i>It is an indication that the world recognises the efforts of government through the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority in conserving iSimangaliso's environment and <u>developing tourism for the benefit of communities and visitors</u></i>."</span> "<i><span style="font-size:12pt">CEO of KZN Tourism Authority, Mr Ndabo Khoza, says "iSimangaliso is an important provider of <u>benefits to people in the region and a key KZN tourism attraction</u>."</span> "</i><i><span style="font-size:12pt">It is also a very strategic product for the area and will help them fulfil their mandate for <u>economic development as it attracts more investors to the area which ultimately creates more jobs for people from surrounding areas</u></span></i><span style="font-size:12pt">."<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">I am sure that a lot less Tourists will visit Sodwana Bay during December 2012 due to these difficulties and therefore not contribute to the local economy as is potentially possible. Tourists might seek alternatives like Mozambique which will hold no advantage to Tourism in South Africa.<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Can we expect to see some <u>quick</u> <u>solutions</u> and <u>actions</u> regarding these difficulties to improve Tourism to Sodwana Bay?<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">I cannot wait for my children to be able to enjoy and share this Jewel (Sodwana Bay) the way I did. Or is it not to be shared? <u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Best Regards<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Nelius Smith<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">0824953355<u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:18pt;background:lime">GOOGLE EARTH – STREET VIEW</span></u><u><span style="BACKGROUND:lime;FONT-SIZE:18pt"> - iSIMANGALISO ENTRANCE GATE @ SODWANA BAY</span></u><u><span style="font-size:18pt"><u></u><u></u></span></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaFBpgoCtmtXgltq1Fvgx1jZR_kHLueAI09_zFDJ8qPRxZ5yHb7bpyspB1hzUZcNPybZXrHPp_ZokypNXH4ja2fLG3WsEPnhL6hMNVqEjzKYQS3dFoKkQNtuM6tss5EEqz7H9ecz2RDt_E/s1600/image0011-787292.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaFBpgoCtmtXgltq1Fvgx1jZR_kHLueAI09_zFDJ8qPRxZ5yHb7bpyspB1hzUZcNPybZXrHPp_ZokypNXH4ja2fLG3WsEPnhL6hMNVqEjzKYQS3dFoKkQNtuM6tss5EEqz7H9ecz2RDt_E/s320/image0011-787292.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5787232158331460866" /></a><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:18pt;background:lime">HELLO PETER</span></u><u><span style="font-size:18pt"><u></u><u></u></span></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPNV5MytTVW719diFbTBGJ72Cfrn4GLRA3ETlC1UsZOyC9ml_no-RZhyphenhyphenDcU_oAqMy0Sk5tDqH_5rPjPYaWaRRLIt-TESEkmnl7aJKkELlFxdOPmm8A6dZwOpDbR-eqTpim_O49o0JEEQXa/s1600/image0022-790675.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPNV5MytTVW719diFbTBGJ72Cfrn4GLRA3ETlC1UsZOyC9ml_no-RZhyphenhyphenDcU_oAqMy0Sk5tDqH_5rPjPYaWaRRLIt-TESEkmnl7aJKkELlFxdOPmm8A6dZwOpDbR-eqTpim_O49o0JEEQXa/s320/image0022-790675.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5787232166689973634" /></a><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><u><span style="font-size:18pt;background:lime">EZEMVELO KZN WILDLIFE</span></u><u><span style="COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:18pt"><u></u><u></u></span></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span></span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span></span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcaYFTXYwxlJZdqMiK8cCtosevrD7OVnib2sXhRrlWTHqSb653QfBO8kXOcPOxCLZRjPyUr8OJKRBedCwr5985ds74JX8rXUkAPKgTTDc9DnnT-ZgeOo1h02w6LnTdPoj3llpWxXeyPnvD/s1600/image0033-793213.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcaYFTXYwxlJZdqMiK8cCtosevrD7OVnib2sXhRrlWTHqSb653QfBO8kXOcPOxCLZRjPyUr8OJKRBedCwr5985ds74JX8rXUkAPKgTTDc9DnnT-ZgeOo1h02w6LnTdPoj3llpWxXeyPnvD/s320/image0033-793213.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5787232182379922818" /></a><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span></span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span></span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span></span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:18pt;background:lime">iSIMANGALISO WETLAND PARK</span></u><u><span style="COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:18pt"><u></u><u></u></span></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsBwK4oQyKK8WGKGidJjyLTof654z9iaDqaWMqy4-O6nA5RlaUsz9K5smfM2t96rWGadxdL8JeSSTs9rKvDjEiAoooEzGKd6JbLKa0C3uF6mNF9aMT05xs81n2zZYsZfE_GuwPvehjNERA/s1600/image0044-794820.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsBwK4oQyKK8WGKGidJjyLTof654z9iaDqaWMqy4-O6nA5RlaUsz9K5smfM2t96rWGadxdL8JeSSTs9rKvDjEiAoooEzGKd6JbLKa0C3uF6mNF9aMT05xs81n2zZYsZfE_GuwPvehjNERA/s320/image0044-794820.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5787232182611031570" /></a><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span></span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:18pt;background:lime">DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM - VALUES</span></u><u><span style="COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:18pt"><u></u><u></u></span></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span></span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhalh9iYigw8zaYQh4hVR5L-r3Zz824KhcYsO1Ueskqz95tiQAZr9mvmqdz0txFcpY2OywK7wloZBj9eMX310xBYSge9dowNTxu6R9TNSsJB3UguY-q-twmcqWcPCib-iVrjD23cc74_cSn/s1600/image0055-796804.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhalh9iYigw8zaYQh4hVR5L-r3Zz824KhcYsO1Ueskqz95tiQAZr9mvmqdz0txFcpY2OywK7wloZBj9eMX310xBYSge9dowNTxu6R9TNSsJB3UguY-q-twmcqWcPCib-iVrjD23cc74_cSn/s320/image0055-796804.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5787232193076442642" /></a><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:18pt;background:lime">RESPONSE RECEIVED UP TO THIS POINT AS at 3 September 2012</span></u><u><span style="COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:18pt"><u></u><u></u></span></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">DEAR COLLEAGUES<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">MAY YOU PLEASE RESPOND TO THE EMAIL BELOW<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">regards<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Nomxolisi Matyana<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Chief of Staff: Office of the Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Private Bag X313 <u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Pretoria<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">0001<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">012 336 8504 (tel)<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">012 3368311 (fax)<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">0826554126<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Matyanan2@dwa.gov.za" target="_blank">Matyanan2@dwa.gov.za</a><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"> Nelius.Smith </span><a href="mailto:[mailto:nelius.smith@gmail.com]" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">[mailto:nelius.smith@gmail.com]</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"> <br><b>Sent:</b> 24 August 2012 02:07 PM<br><b>To:</b> Matyana Nomxolisi (KEY)<br><b>Cc:</b> 'Nontuthuzelo Nqabeni'; 'Hannelie Theron'; 'Jay Singh'; 'Riaan Aucamp'; 'Sanet Pienaar'; 'Trevor Bloem'; 'Ministry Capetown'; 'Melene Rossouw'; </span><a href="mailto:mmayekiso@environment.gov.za" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">mmayekiso@environment.gov.za</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">; Madlala Ntombi; Moripe Nchedi; </span><a href="mailto:matyanaN2@dwaf.gov.za" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">matyanaN2@dwaf.gov.za</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">; </span><a href="mailto:andrew@iSimangaliso.com" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">andrew@iSimangaliso.com</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">; </span><a href="mailto:apz@worldonline.com" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">apz@worldonline.com</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">; </span><a href="mailto:debbie@isimangaliso.com" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">debbie@isimangaliso.com</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">; 'Sipho Mkhwanazi'; 'Duduzile Nkosi'<br><b>Subject:</b> iSimangaliso Wetland Park & Tourism???<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Dear Ms. Matyana,<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Please see all correspondence below.<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Is it possible for you to please confirm that the Department of Water & Environmental Affairs as well as Statutory body iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority is paying attention to this <u>urgent</u> matter and when we can expect some feedback? </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Best Regards</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Nelius Smith</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"> Nontuthuzelo Nqabeni </span><a href="mailto:[mailto:nnqabeni@tourism.gov.za]" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">[mailto:nnqabeni@tourism.gov.za]</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"> <br><b>Sent:</b> 24 August 2012 12:41 PM<br><b>To:</b> Ministry Capetown; Melene Rossouw; Nelius.Smith<br><b>Cc:</b> Hannelie Theron; Jay Singh; Riaan Aucamp; Sanet Pienaar; Trevor Bloem<br><b>Subject:</b> RE: FW: iSimangaliso Wetland Park & Tourism???<u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Lucida Grande';FONT-SIZE:12pt">Dear Mr, Smith</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt"> <u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Lucida Grande';FONT-SIZE:12pt">Let me give you an email for the Head of Office for the Deputy Minister of Environment: </span><a href="mailto:MatyanaN2@dwa.gov.za" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Lucida Grande';FONT-SIZE:12pt">MatyanaN2@dwa.gov.za</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Lucida Grande';FONT-SIZE:12pt">. Ms. Matyana will give you the persons to respond to your letter.</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt"> <u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Lucida Grande';FONT-SIZE:12pt">Thanks</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt"> <u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt"><br><br>>>> "Nelius.Smith" <</span><a href="mailto:nelius.smith@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt">nelius.smith@gmail.com</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt">> 8/24/2012 11:32 AM >>><u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Dear Ms Nqabeni,</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Can you please send me the contact details and persons responsible at the DDG and the DEA who these letters where refer to and from who we can expect feedback?</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">I have also send the letter to the KZN Department of Economic Development and Tourism (Mr. SS Mkhwanazi- Manager, Tourism Development) – See below</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">He has forwarded my letter to the iSimangaliso CEO to which I have had no response yet.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Is it possible for you to please confirm with the DEA that iSimangaliso is paying attention to this urgent matter and when we can expect some feedback? </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Best Regards</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Nelius Smith</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"> Sipho Mkhwanazi </span><a href="mailto:[mailto:MkhwanaziS@kznded.gov.za]" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">[mailto:MkhwanaziS@kznded.gov.za]</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"><br> <b>Sent:</b> 22 August 2012 09:22 AM<br><b>To:</b> </span><a href="mailto:andrew@iSimangaliso.com" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">andrew@iSimangaliso.com</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">; </span><a href="mailto:apz@worldonline.com" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">apz@worldonline.com</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"><br> <b>Cc:</b> </span><a href="mailto:debbie@isimangaliso.com" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">debbie@isimangaliso.com</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">; </span><a href="mailto:nelius.smith@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">nelius.smith@gmail.com</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"><br> <b>Subject:</b> FW: iSimangaliso Wetland Park & Tourism</span><span lang="EN-US"> </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Dear Andrew </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Attached please find an email from Mr Smith who is a regular visitor of Isimangaliso for your attention and consideration. It would be appreciated if your office could liaise directly with Mr Smith once you have considered the issues at hand.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">With kind regards </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">SS Mkhwanazi </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">DEDT –KZN </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"> Nelius.Smith </span><a href="mailto:[mailto:nelius.smith@gmail.com]" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">[mailto:nelius.smith@gmail.com]</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"><br> <b>Sent:</b> 20 August 2012 09:06 PM<br><b>To:</b> Sipho Mkhwanazi<br><b>Cc:</b> Duduzile Nkosi<br><b>Subject:</b> RE: iSimangaliso Wetland Park & Tourism</span><span lang="EN-US"> </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Dear Mr Mkhwanazi,</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Thank you very much for the quick response. I have not send this to the CEO of iSimangaliso. I do not have any objections and hopefully he will understand my concern regarding tourism in the area.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Best Regards</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Nelius Smith</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"> Sipho Mkhwanazi </span><a href="mailto:[mailto:MkhwanaziS@kznded.gov.za]" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">[mailto:MkhwanaziS@kznded.gov.za]</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"><br> <b>Sent:</b> 20 August 2012 04:48 PM<br><b>To:</b> Nelius.Smith<br><b>Cc:</b> Duduzile Nkosi<br><b>Subject:</b> RE: iSimangaliso Wetland Park & Tourism</span><span lang="EN-US"> </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Dear Mr Smith </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Thanks for your mail as well as the bold step you took of <span style="BACKGROUND:yellow">highlighting issues of concern that need to be addressed</span>. Just checking has this been taken up with the <span style="BACKGROUND:yellow">Isimangaliso CEO</span> and what was his response. If not, I will refer the matter to him for his attention and I hope you won't have any objections.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">As you correctly put it, <span style="BACKGROUND:yellow">Isimangaliso falls within the National Department of environmental Affairs however as tourism custodian we do have interest on the developments at the site</span>. </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">With kind regards </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">SS Mkhwanazi </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">DEDT</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"> Nelius.Smith </span><a href="mailto:[mailto:nelius.smith@gmail.com]" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">[mailto:nelius.smith@gmail.com]</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"><br> <b>Sent:</b> 20 August 2012 03:55 PM<br><b>To:</b> Sipho Mkhwanazi; Duduzile Nkosi<br><b>Subject:</b> iSimangaliso Wetland Park & Tourism</span><span lang="EN-US"> </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Dear Sir/s</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">I wanted to bring the following to your attention: Please see below.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Best Regards</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">Nelius Smith</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">0824953355</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"> Nelius.Smith </span><a href="mailto:[mailto:nelius.smith@gmail.com]" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">[mailto:nelius.smith@gmail.com]</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"><br> <b>Sent:</b> 17 August 2012 09:29 AM<br><b>To:</b> ministry@tourism. gov. za (</span><a href="mailto:ministry@tourism.gov.za" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">ministry@tourism.gov.za</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">)<br> <b>Cc:</b> '<a href="mailto:raucamp@tourism.gov.za" target="_blank">raucamp@tourism.gov.za</a>'; '<a href="mailto:spienaar@tourism.gov.za" target="_blank">spienaar@tourism.gov.za</a>'; '<a href="mailto:mrossouw@tourism.gov.za" target="_blank">mrossouw@tourism.gov.za</a>'; '<a href="mailto:nnqabeni@tourism.gov.za" target="_blank">nnqabeni@tourism.gov.za</a>'; '<a href="mailto:tbloem@tourism.gov.za" target="_blank">tbloem@tourism.gov.za</a>'; '<a href="mailto:jsingh@tourism.gov.za" target="_blank">jsingh@tourism.gov.za</a>'; '<a href="mailto:htheron@tourism.gov.za" target="_blank">htheron@tourism.gov.za</a>'<br><b>Subject:</b> iSimangaliso Wetland Park & Tourism</span><span lang="EN-US"> </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">Dear Minister of Tourism,</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">I am writing this letter on behalf of myself and other holiday-makers (Tourists) to Sodwana Bay which falls within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in Kwazulu Natal. I hope you find the contents to be constructive and positive, rather </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">than being </span><span>negative and criticism.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">I really appreciate the efforts by Government; Department of Environmental Affairs as well as Department of Tourism via Statutory body: iSimangaliso Wetland Park for their great initiative to protect our coastline for Generations to come.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Since the early 1970's my Parents came to Sodwana Bay for holidays. This tradition grew on to the new generation which is me. I am 36 years old and I have been coming to Sodwana Bay almost every year since I was born. In 2007 after having some bad experiences in the campsite (</span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:12pt">t</span><span style="font-size:12pt">heft) and knowing that I would soon start a family, I started seeking alternative accommodation. I bought a piece of property in 2007 outside the iSimangaliso Wetland Park were my wife and children will be comfortable without the difficulty of camping. I could also bring my pets along over a long December holiday.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">I am a keen off-shore fisherman who spends long hours on the ocean and therefore would like my family to also be happy and to enjoy the stay at Sodwana Bay. I have tagged and released a number of Billfish from Sodwana Bay and some Black Marlin has been Satellite </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">Tagged off </span><span>Sodwana Bay by some of my fisherman-friends and family earlier this year. The Sattelite Tags are still on the fish and the information will be received after the Tags </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">have popped up to the surface 180 days after it has been deployed. This information will be the first of its kind in the Indian Ocean and we will have a better understanding of the migration patterns of the Black Marlin that roam our waters.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Unfortunately I have two difficulties to enjoy Sodwana Bay the way I was use to…</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">The first one being: </span><span style="background:yellow">THE ACCESS GATE OF iSIMANGALISO WETLAND PARK</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">The problem is that they are only using one Computer to grant Entrance & Exit into the Park. This causes an extremely long queue during peak holiday seasons. Due to this, one sometimes has to wait for more than 3 hours in the queue to gain access to the beach. For a </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">m</span><span>other with a 3 month old baby and a 2 year old girl this is not easy.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Due to this, my </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">f</span><span>riends who joined me last year will not be coming to Sodwana Bay this year. "<i>You can't call this a holiday</i>". It is also interesting to note that at the time the Google Earth Street View Camera Crew approached the Gate there was a queue… See below.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Can iSimangaliso please do something about this?</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">For example getting three or more Computers…</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">A better, </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">more user</span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">-</span><span>friendly system?</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">The second difficulty I have: </span><span style="background:yellow">TO OBTAIN A BEACH PERMIT</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Last year December (2011) I couldn't help feeling like a Guinea pig. At thirst the Public was told to obtain a Beach Permit from the Ezemvelo KZN</span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:12pt"> </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">Wildlife </span><span>Offices from four in the afternoon. This caused huge problems as there were not sufficient parking and there were way more people looking for Beach Permits than the 200 issued. See Hello Peter Complaint below. After noting that this caused major problems, iSimangaliso Staff changed the arrangements that Permits would be issued in the mornings. This caused me to wake up every morning at 3:30 to ensure a Beach Permit. I parked in the queue and it would take approximately an hour and a half to issue the 100 permits to the Residents staying outside the Park from the time the iSimangaliso Staff arrives. So from 3:30 am to 6:45 am</span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">,</span><span> I have </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">to</span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span><span>stand in a queue to obtain a beach permit for my wife and children. Charter boats launch at 6:00 am</span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">,</span><span> so the other </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">fisherman</span><span> were waiting for me on the beach. The reason I so desperately want a Beach Permit is for my</span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt"> wife </span><span>to be able to drive onto the beach with all the necessary items such as: a Gazebo, a Cooler Box, Toys, Towels, etc. If she had to park at the top it would be impossible to carry two children and the other necessities… At some stage there were rumours regarding a shuttle service to at least transport people and their necessi</span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">ties to </span><span>and from the beach to which I have not noticed anything.</span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span><span> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">In December 2010 the arrangement regarding Beach Permits was a little better in the way that it was issued at the gate which gives access to the beach. If a vehicle returned from the beach another vehicle could gain access and in this way at least give more people the opportunity to visit the beach with their vehicles. I cannot understand the logic of issuing 200 Beach Permits only to 200 vehicles (in December 2011) knowing that there are more than 1000 </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">people looking </span><span>for permits. At least a lot more Tourists will have the opportunity to access the beach with their vehicles if the logic of December 2010 was followed. The people who got Beach Permits have been awake since 3:30 am and will therefore maybe only arrive at 10:00 as they might have gone back to bed at 7:00 am. During this time other Tourist might have had the opportunity to visit the beach.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">If you combine the two problems that I have: queuing from 3:30 am to 7:00 for a Beach Permit and then again from 10:00 to 12:00 to gain access to the beach via iSimangaliso's "one Computer gate" (Total 5.5hrs) I can honestly not call this a holiday…</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Can we (Tourists) at least know a.s.a.p. exactly what the arrangements will be in December 2012? If I at least know what I am in for, I still have the change to reconsider to go somewhere else than to iSimangaliso Authorities where I can have a peaceful and relaxing holiday. </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Sodwana Bay has more than 300 Campsites, more than 30 Lodges, Guesthouses</span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:12pt">, </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">Dive Operator's </span><span>and lots of Private properties. Can iSimangaliso not share the 220km of Coastline a little more user friendly towards Tourists?</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Have iSimangaliso done the necessary studies in terms of Tourism regarding Sodwana Bay? For example: How many people come to Sodwana Bay over December holidays? What will be done to accommodate this amount of Tourists? Who is the majority of Tourists? Are we considered Tourists or are we Guinea pigs? Is Sodwa</span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">na Bay no longer for the people who </span><span>use to come here for many years?</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">I am sure that International Tourist who has to endure this discomfort will not return. I can assure you at this stage that people who visited Sodwana Bay in December 2011 will not agree as to iSimangaliso Wetland Park being a finalist for "<i>Tourism for Tomorrow 2011</i>" I witnessed Tourists cutting their holidays short and demanding refunds due to the lack of gaining access to the beach and for queuing long hours. As it is, there is no benefit to me as a Tourist to visit Sodwana Bay and nor to the Community as is mentioned below in the attachments.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">One other concern is the way in which Tourists gets treated by Officials and by Alpha Security who man these gates. Information has not been made clear to Tourists in the past and caused many confrontations. Officials and the Security at Sodwana Bay are definitely not carrying out the Values of the Department of Tourism. See below (Bottom of page) "<i>We will act with integrity by being accountable, showing respect and serving with honesty, respect and trustworthiness</i>." </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">I would not agree <u>at this stage</u> as to what was said by yourself and Mr. Ndabo Khoza on the iSimangaliso Award Dinner on 18<sup>th</sup> May 2011. "<i>It is an indication that the world recognises the efforts of government through the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority in conserving iSimangaliso's environment and <u>developing tourism for the benefit of communities and visitors</u></i>."</span> "<i><span style="font-size:12pt">CEO of KZN Tourism Authority, Mr Ndabo Khoza, says "iSimangaliso is an important provider of <u>benefits to people in the region and a key KZN tourism attraction</u>."</span> "</i><i><span style="font-size:12pt">It is also a very strategic product for the area and will help them fulfil their mandate for <u>economic development as it attracts more investors to the area which ultimately creates more jobs for people from surrounding areas</u></span></i><span style="font-size:12pt">."</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">I am sure that a lot less Tourists will visit Sodwana Bay during December 2012 due to these difficulties and therefore not contribute to the local economy as is potentially possible. Tourists might seek alternatives like Mozambique which will hold no advantage to Tourism in South Africa.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Can we expect to see some <u>quick</u> <u>solutions</u> and <u>actions</u> regarding these difficulties to improve Tourism to Sodwana Bay?</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">I cannot wait for my children to be able to enjoy and share this Jewel (Sodwana Bay) the way I did. Or is it not to be shared? </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Best Regards</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Nelius Smith</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal">0824953355 <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"> Nontuthuzelo Nqabeni </span><a href="mailto:[mailto:nnqabeni@tourism.gov.za]" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">[mailto:nnqabeni@tourism.gov.za]</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"><br> <b>Sent:</b> 22 August 2012 02:59 PM<br><b>To:</b> Ministry Capetown; Melene Rossouw; Louis Nell<br><b>Cc:</b> Hannelie Theron; Jay Singh; Riaan Aucamp; Sanet Pienaar; Trevor Bloem<br><b>Subject:</b> RE: FW: iSimangaliso Wetland Park & Tourism???</span><span lang="EN-US"> </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Lucida Grande';FONT-SIZE:12pt">Dear Mr. Nell</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt"> <u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Lucida Grande';FONT-SIZE:12pt">I have also forwarded your email to the Department of Environmental Affairs and it has been referred to the DDG responsible for Parks. The DEA will get back to you.</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt"> <u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Lucida Grande';FONT-SIZE:12pt">Thanks</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt"> <u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt"><br><br>>>> "Nell, Louis" <</span><a href="mailto:Louis.Nell@fnb.co.za" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt">Louis.Nell@fnb.co.za</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt">> 8/22/2012 1:17 PM >>> <u></u><u></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Tahoma','sans-serif'">Good Day Ms Russouw</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Tahoma','sans-serif'"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Tahoma','sans-serif'">Thank you for your response on Friday 17 August. </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Tahoma','sans-serif'"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Tahoma','sans-serif'">As the above subject and the contents of my email below refer, this matter is of utmost importance to me, my family and friends. </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Tahoma','sans-serif'"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Tahoma','sans-serif'">As yet I have not received any feedback beside your response and I am very worried that my email has not been dealt with or that the powers to be do not think of this as a matter of urgency…!</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Tahoma','sans-serif'"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Tahoma','sans-serif'">Please advice at your soonest convenience?</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Tahoma','sans-serif'"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Tahoma','sans-serif'">Kind Regards</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Tahoma','sans-serif'"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Tahoma','sans-serif'">Louis Nell </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Tahoma','sans-serif'"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Tahoma','sans-serif'"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"> Melene Rossouw </span><a href="mailto:[mailto:mrossouw@tourism.gov.za]" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US">[mailto:mrossouw@tourism.gov.za]</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt" lang="EN-US"><br> <b>Sent:</b> 17 August 2012 01:55 PM<br><b>To:</b> Nell, Louis; Ministry Capetown<br><b>Cc:</b> Hannelie Theron; Jay Singh; Nontuthuzelo Nqabeni; Riaan Aucamp; Sanet Pienaar; Trevor Bloem<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: FW: iSimangaliso Wetland Park & Tourism???</span><span lang="EN-US"> </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt">Dear Mr Nell</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt">We take note of your email and will revert to you soonest.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt">Yours sincerely</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt"><br><br> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Verdana','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt">Ms. Melene Rossouw</span></b> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Verdana','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt">Director: Media Liaison</span></b> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Verdana','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt">Ministry of Tourism</span></b> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Verdana','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt">Republic of South Africa</span></b> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Verdana','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt">Tel: +27 (0) 21 465 7240</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Verdana','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt">Fax: +27 (0) 21 465 3216</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Verdana','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt">Cell: +27 (0) 82 753 7107</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Verdana','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt">Email: </span><a href="mailto:mrossouw@tourism.gov.za" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Verdana','sans-serif'">mrossouw@tourism.gov.za</span></a> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Verdana','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt">Website: </span><a href="http://www.tourism.gov.za/" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Verdana','sans-serif'">www.tourism.gov.za</span></a> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt">>>> "Nell, Louis" <</span><a href="mailto:Louis.Nell@fnb.co.za" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt">Louis.Nell@fnb.co.za</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt">> 2012/08/17 13:36 PM >>></span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="FONT-SIZE:16pt">Dear Minister of Tourism</span></u></b><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">,</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">I am writing this letter on behalf of myself and other holiday-makers (Tourists) to Sodwana Bay which falls within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in Kwazulu Natal. I hope you find the contents to be constructive and positive, rather </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">than being </span><span>negative and criticism.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">I really appreciate the efforts by Government; Department of Environmental Affairs as well as Department of Tourism via Statutory body: iSimangaliso Wetland Park for their great initiative to protect our coastline for Generations to come.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Since the early 1968's my Parents and their parents came to Sodwana Bay for holidays. This tradition grew on to the new generation which is me. I am 35 years old and I have been coming to Sodwana Bay almost every year since I was born. We always used the campsite accommodation and had memorable experiences!!! </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">This however changed in December 2007 when upon our arrival at the campsite we noticed that the border fencing was totally flattened. This was reported at the offices and we where assured that we had not to worry about this as safety guards where allocated to those arias for patrol. From the 27<sup>th</sup> of December that year some of the holiday makers staying in the camp site experienced the effect of crime including our site as swell!!!</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">This forced me to seek alternative accommodation outside the campsite.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> I am a keen off-shore fisherman who spends long hours on the ocean and therefore would like my family to also be happy and to enjoy the stay at Sodwana Bay. I have tagged and released a number of Billfish from Sodwana Bay and some Black Marlin has been Satellite </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">Tagged off </span><span>Sodwana Bay by some of my fisherman-friends and family earlier this year. The Sattelite Tags are still on the fish and the information will be received after the Tags </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">have popped up to the surface 180 days after it has been deployed. This information will be the first of its kind in the Indian Ocean and we will have a better understanding of the migration patterns of the Black Marlin that roam our waters.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Unfortunately I have two difficulties to enjoy Sodwana Bay the way I was use to…</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">The first one being: </span><span style="background:red">THE ACCESS GATE OF iSIMANGALISO WETLAND PARK</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">The problem is that they are only using one Computer to grant Entrance & Exit into the Park. This causes an extremely long queue during peak holiday seasons. Due to this, one sometimes has to wait for more than 3 hours in the queue to gain access to the beach. For a </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">m</span><span>other with a 3 month old baby and a 2 year old girl this is not easy.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Due to this, my </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">f</span><span>riends and family who joined me last year will not be coming to Sodwana Bay this year. "<i>You can't call this a holiday</i>". It is also interesting to note that at the time the Google Earth Street View Camera Crew approached the Gate there was a queue… See below.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Can iSimangaliso please do something about this PLEASE?</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">For example getting three or more Computers…</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">A better, </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">more user</span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">-</span><span>friendly system?</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">The second difficulty I have: </span><span style="background:red">TO OBTAIN A BEACH PERMIT</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Last year December (2011) I couldn't help feeling like a Guinea pig. At first the Public was told to obtain a Beach Permit from the Ezemvelo KZN</span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">Wildlife </span><span>Offices from four in the afternoon. This caused huge problems as there were not sufficient parking and there were way more people looking for Beach Permits than the 200 issued. See Hello Peter Complaint below. This caused major problems and then iSimangaliso Staff changed the arrangements that Permits would be issued in the mornings. </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Tahoma','sans-serif'"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">This however caused me to wake up every morning at 3:30 to ensure a Beach Permit. (remember this is what I must now do on my annual holiday….) I parked in the queue and it would take approximately an hour and a half to issue the 100 permits to the Residents staying outside the Park from the time the iSimangaliso Staff arrives. So from 3:30 am to 6:45 am</span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:12pt">,</span><span style="font-size:12pt"> I have </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">to</span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d"> </span><span>stand in a queue to obtain a beach permit for my wife and children. Charter boats launch at 6:00 am</span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d">,</span><span> so the other </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">fisherman</span><span> were waiting for me on the beach. The reason I so desperately want a Beach Permit is for my</span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt"> wife </span><span>to be able to drive onto the beach with all the necessary items such as: a Gazebo, Toys for the kids and Towels etc. This is what we've always done and never was any damage done! If she had to park at the top it would be impossible to carry the children and the other necessities… </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">In December 2010 the arrangement regarding Beach Permits was a little better in the way that it was issued at the gate which gives access to the beach. If a vehicle returned from the beach another vehicle could gain access and in this way at least give more people the opportunity to visit the beach with their vehicles. I cannot understand the logic of issuing 200 Beach Permits only to 200 vehicles (in December 2011) knowing that there are more than 1000 </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">people looking </span><span>for permits. At least a lot more Tourists will have the opportunity to access the beach with their vehicles if the logic of December 2010 was followed. The people who got Beach Permits have been awake since 3:30 am and will therefore maybe only arrive at 10:00 as they might have gone back to bed at 7:00 am. During this time other Tourist might have had the opportunity to visit the beach.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">If you combine the two problems that I have: queuing from 3:30 am to 7:00 for a Beach Permit and then again from 10:00 to 12:00 to gain access to the beach via iSimangaliso's "one Computer gate" (Total 5.5hrs) I can honestly not call this a holiday…!</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Tahoma','sans-serif'"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Can we (Tourists) at least know a.s.a.p. exactly what the arrangements will be in December 2012? If I at least know what I am in for, I still have the change to reconsider to go somewhere else than to iSimangaliso Authorities where I can have a peaceful and relaxing holiday. </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Sodwana Bay has more than 300 Campsites, more than 30 Lodges, Guesthouses</span><span style="COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:12pt">, </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">Dive Operator's </span><span>and lots of Private properties. Can iSimangaliso not share the 220km of Coastline a little more user friendly towards Tourists?</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Have iSimangaliso done the necessary studies in terms of Tourism regarding Sodwana Bay? For example: How many people come to Sodwana Bay over December holidays? What will be done to accommodate this amount of Tourists? Who is the majority of Tourists? Are we considered Tourists or are we Guinea pigs? Is Sodwa</span><span style="FONT-SIZE:12pt">na Bay no longer for the people who </span><span>use to come here for many years?</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Tahoma','sans-serif'"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">I am sure that International Tourist who has to endure this discomfort will not return. I can assure you at this stage that people who visited Sodwana Bay in December 2011 will not agree as to iSimangaliso Wetland Park being a finalist for "<i>Tourism for Tomorrow 2011</i>" I witnessed Tourists cutting their holidays short and demanding refunds due to the lack of gaining access to the beach and for queuing long hours. As it is, there is no benefit to me as a Tourist to visit Sodwana Bay and nor to the Community as is mentioned below in the attachments.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">One other concern is the way in which Tourists gets treated by Officials and by Alpha Security who man these gates. Information has not been made clear to Tourists in the past and caused many confrontations. Officials and the Security at Sodwana Bay are definitely not carrying out the Values of the Department of Tourism. See below (Bottom of page) "<i>We will act with integrity by being accountable, showing respect and serving with honesty, respect and trustworthiness</i>." </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Tahoma','sans-serif'"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">I would not agree <u>at this stage</u> as to what was said by yourself and Mr. Ndabo Khoza on the iSimangaliso Award Dinner on 18<sup>th</sup> May 2011. "<i>It is an indication that the world recognises the efforts of government through the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority in conserving iSimangaliso's environment and <u>developing tourism for the benefit of communities and visitors</u></i>."</span> "<i><span style="font-size:12pt">CEO of KZN Tourism Authority, Mr Ndabo Khoza, says "iSimangaliso is an important provider of <u>benefits to people in the region and a key KZN tourism attraction</u>."</span> "</i><i><span style="font-size:12pt">It is also a very strategic product for the area and will help them fulfil their mandate for <u>economic development as it attracts more investors to the area which ultimately creates more jobs for people from surrounding areas</u></span></i><span style="font-size:12pt">."</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">I am sure that a lot less Tourists will visit Sodwana Bay during December 2012 due to these difficulties and therefore not contribute to the local economy as is potentially possible. Tourists might seek alternatives like Mozambique which will hold no advantage to Tourism in South Africa.</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Can we expect to see some <u>quick</u> <u>solutions</u> and <u>actions</u> regarding these difficulties to improve Tourism to Sodwana Bay?</span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span> <u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">I cannot wait for my children to be able to enjoy and share this Jewel (Sodwana Bay) the way I did. 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The first one is the WHCA (World Heritage Convention Act) which clearly dictates that the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) must have an EMP (Environmental Management Plan) in place which reflects the wishes and aspirations of the local population in and around the IWPWHS (iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site) <br />
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<a href="http://soren.aalto.tv/users/soren/zo/www.zululandobserver.co.za/Pages/f11story7.html" target="_blank">read this article in the ZO (Zululand Observer) </a><br />
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Jobs and job creation are issues within the environmental tourism industry of the IWPWHS (iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site) that need careful explanation , along with the many related issues that are conveniently side stepped by the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) who are not telling the whole truth to the public.<br />
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How will the IWPA prevent the mining of the area, and what tools are at their disposal?<br />
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Contact the park directly for this information, as they have refused to discuss this at the Mtubatuba Municipality IDP PRF (Integrated Development Plan Public Representative Forum). Confirm this your self by reading the minutes of these meetings. contact The Mtubatuba Municipality for more details. phone 035 550 0069 or <a href="http://www.mtubatuba.org.za/" target="_blank">www.mtubatuba.org.za</a>Frankie2sockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140869185639586137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962962157303990320.post-40708856937809202162012-08-22T02:17:00.000-07:002012-08-22T02:17:01.555-07:00what is the IWPA IMP PPP <a href="http://www.environment.gov.za/sites/default/files/parliamentary_updates/question1242.pdf" questions="questions" target="_blank" title="read these questions and answers">Questions asked in parliament about the IWPA IMP (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Integrated Management Plan) </a><br />
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The IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) has not done their job as is mandated by<br />
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<li>the WHCA (world Heritage Convention Act) </li>
<li>the 4x4 ban</li>
<li>the ICMA (Integrated Coastal Management Act)</li>
<li>the MSA (Municipal Systems Act) </li>
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<a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank" title="register as a concerned citizen and keep your self informed of the procedures involved in the Puclic participaition process">Register as an Interested party for the PPP Public Participation Process here</a><br />
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the IWPA IMP (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Integrated Management Plan) has not been integrated into / with the 5 local municipalities with in the Umkhanyakude district Muncipality<br />
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<li>Jozini </li>
<li>Halbisa</li>
<li>Umhlabuyalingana</li>
<li>Big 5 False bay</li>
<li>Mtubatuba</li>
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<a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank" title="register as a concerned citizen and keep your self informed of the procedures involved in the Puclic participaition process">Register as an Interested party for the PPP Public Participation Process here</a><br />
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This is causing big problems for developers and the general tourism industry out side of the IWPWHS (iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site) ij contravention to the WHCA (World heritage Convention Act)<br />
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This is all done so as to facilitate the mining of the area in the not so distant future. The current mining operation just South of Mapelane (Cape St. Lucia Light House) is encroaching on the IWPWHS (iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site) at a great rate of knots, and where will the mining operation go to next?<br />
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There is far too much invested in this open cast dune mining and associated factory to just pack up and leave. so what will happen next. This needs to be discussed in the IWPA IMP (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Integrated Management Plan)and IWPA EMP (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Environmental Management Plan) at the PPM )Public Participation Meetings) as is mandated in the various acts, laws and associated legislation.<br />
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<a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank" title="register as a concerned citizen and keep your self informed of the procedures involved in the Puclic participaition process">Register as an Interested party for the PPP Public Participation Process here</a>Frankie2sockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140869185639586137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962962157303990320.post-28991040059334017832012-08-15T14:55:00.001-07:002012-08-15T15:09:58.686-07:00Progress update - IWPA legal compliance ICMAThese matters are drawn out affairs where the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) and its allies are doing what ever they can to delay matters and frustrate the public into apathy. Their political games are quite effective and the public have indeed become totally apathetic and now no longer believe that they can do anything to improve the situation on the ground where poverty is so rife<br />
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The IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) have as of the date of this writing not discussed the Economic Impact of the 4X4 BAN (ROD A25 / 7 / 8 / 3 /2 / 4 ) on the economy of the Elephant Coast nor has this been included in the IWPA submissions to the Mtubatuba Local Municipality's IDP (Integrated Development Plan)<br />
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My personal correspondence with Mr Gareth Morgan from the DA (Democratic Alliance) has evolved around the issues of the noncompliance of the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) with the ICMA (Integrated Coastal Management Act) and related legislation including but not limited to<br />
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a) the NEMA (National Environmental Management Act)<br />
b) the MSA (Municipal Systems Act) <br />
c) the 4x4 ban (ROD A25 / 7 / 8 / 3 /2 / 4 )<br />
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Gareth has given us some advice on who to approach, but the question is how? Our previous approaches have all failed due to the angle of approach, and the political interest it attracted from the tree huggers and bunny lovers who generate an awful lot of emotional clutter that clouds the mind and prevents rational thoughts from being processed in any meaningful manner.<br />
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The IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) have used this to their advantage, and have side stepped their mandated commitments with out any public objections . The IWPA (iSimanagliso Wetland Park Authority) have not held PPP (public Participation Process / procedure) meetings during the development stages of their mandated IMP (Integrated Management Plan) or EMP (Environmental Management Plans) Neither the IWPA IMP (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Integrated Management Plan) nor the IWPA EMP (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Environmental Management Plan) have been integrated into the Mtubatuba Local Municipality Integrated Development Plan (LMIDP). The IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) ZONING maps have never been discussed at the Mtubatuba LMIDP PRF (local municipality Integrated Development Plan Public Representatives Forum) and these zoning issues are not available to the public, causing developers many nightmares and great difficulties.<br />
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<a href="http://isimangalisonews.wordpress.com/2010/02/16/illegal-resorts-in-isimangeliso-park-demolished/#comment-20" target="_blank" title="an incident that could have been prevented had the IWPA followed the rules">The incident reported here</a> could have been avoided completely had the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) come clean and included their mandated IMP (Integrated Management Plan) and EMP (Environmental Management Plan) in the local municipalities IDP's (Integrated Development Plans).<br />
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<a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank" title="click here to register as an Interested and affected party">Help us to ensure these matters are rectified, Register as an IAP (Interested and Affected Party) in the PPP (Public Participation Process) http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128</a><br />
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<br />Frankie2sockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140869185639586137noreply@blogger.com0iSimangaliso Wetland Park, KZN, South Africa-28.1882436418503 32.431640625-29.9763691418503 29.904785125 -26.4001181418503 34.958496124999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962962157303990320.post-39220708553750028642012-08-08T03:01:00.000-07:002012-08-08T03:01:53.160-07:00IWPA negelects mandate in ICMAThe IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) as the custodians of the GSLWPWHS (Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park World Heritage Site) now called the IWPWHS (iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site) are running foul of the various items of South African Legislation which mandates the IWPA (iSimanagliso Wetland Park Authority) to implement<br />
1) an EMP (Environmental Management Plan)<br />
2) an IMP (Integrated Management Plan)<br />
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<a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank" title="REGISTER FOR THE IWPA IMP PPP HERE">REGISTER YOUR CONCERN HERE </a><br />
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Both the IWPA IMP (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Integrated Management plan) and the IWPA EMP (iSimangaliso wetland Park Authority Environmental Management Plan) are mandated planing instruments in terms of the laws and legislation listed below amongst many others. Each of these mandates also requires that the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) hold meaningful PPP (Public Participation Process) meetings that follow guidelines as in the<br />
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1) ICMA (Integrated Coastal Management Act) <a href="http://www.info.gov.za/view/DownloadFileAction?id=96257" target="_blank" title="VIEW THE iNTEGRATED COASTAL MANAGEMENT ACT HERE">view the ICMA</a><br />
2) NEMA (National Environmental Management Act) <a href="http://www.info.gov.za/view/DownloadFileAction?id=70641" target="_blank" title="VIEW THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT HERE">view the NEMA</a><br />
3) MSA (Municipal Systems Act) <a href="http://www.saflii.org/za/legis/num_act/lgmsa2000384.pdf" target="_blank" title="VIEW THE MUNICIPAL SYSTEMS ACT HERE">view the MSA</a><br />
4 WHCA (World Heritage Convention Act) <a href="http://www.saflii.org/za/legis/num_act/whca1999274.pdf" target="_blank" title="VIEW THE WORLD HERITAGE CONVENTION ACT HERE">view the WHCA</a><br />
5) 4X4 ban (ROD A25 / 7 / 8 / 3 /2 / 4 ) <a href="https://docs.google.com/a/info4u.co.za/file/d/0Bx2QSHFfEjk2OTY2ZjJkNTctYzU4NC00YmZmLWJlY2QtMzcwNThmZjg5ZTFi/edit" target="_blank" title="VIEW THE 4X4 BAN HERE">view the 4X4 Ban</a><br />
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<a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank" title="REGISTER FOR THE IWPA IMP PPP HERE">REGISTER YOUR CONCERN HERE </a><br />
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The IWPA IMP (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Integrated Management Plan) has to the best of my knowledge never been discussed at the Mtubatuba IDP PRF (Integrated Development Plan Public Representatives Forum) which is the mandated platform where all local municipality IDP's (Integrated Development Plans) are required to be approved by the public before being submitted to the KZN legislature and parliament for approval. If the IWPA IMP (iSimangaliso wetland Park Authority Integrated Management Plan) is not discussed here, how can it be integrated into the local municipalities IDP (Integrated Development Plan) as is mandated by the above mentioned laws and legislation?<br />
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<a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank" title="REGISTER FOR THE IWPA IMP PPP HERE">TO FORCE THE ISSUE SOME CONCERNED CITIZENS HAVE STARTED A PRE REGISTRATION PROCESS OF THE IWPA IMP PPP (ISIMANGALISO WETLAND PARK AUTHORITY INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT PLAN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS. CLICK THIS LINK TO REGISTER FOR THE IWA IMP PPP </a><br />
<br />Frankie2sockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140869185639586137noreply@blogger.com0iSimangaliso wetland park, kzn, south africa-28.033197847676352 32.51953125-28.926644347676351 31.25610375 -27.139751347676352 33.78295875tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962962157303990320.post-38448677160624081372012-08-01T03:40:00.001-07:002012-08-01T04:03:01.974-07:00Factors to consider when thinking of the 4x4 banDriving on the beach is an issue that needs careful evaluation of all the relevant factors, and there are many to consider when thinking about a total ban of all vehicles from all beaches.<br />
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We as recreational beach users are regularly confronted with the stories about damage that 4x4's cause on beaches when uniformed and naive drivers drive their vehicles over sand dunes with no care in the world.<br />
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<a href="http://greaterstlucia.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-b-c-about-beach-driving.html?spref=bl">Some basics about beach Driving</a>: .<br />
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Off the beach and back in town there are other implications that effect the economy and social life style of the local residents in strange unintended ways. These impacts are felt more in the rural areas along the Elephant Coast of KZN than in any other coastal area, but most coastal areas feel the impact in a significant drop in the regional economy.<br />
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This is a knock on effect caused by the perceived difficulty of access to our well cared for beaches, that results in many would be recreational beach users deciding that they are not willing to walk great distances carrying their cooler box, umbrella, towels and other stuff, so they go else where, where they feel more comfortable. <br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1086628819">In areas like the IWP (iSimangaliso Wetland Park) this is a big issue, as these recreational beach users would have traveled great distances to get to the Elephant Coast tourism region, and many would spend a night or 2 in the surrounding towns or tourism destinations like St. Lucia, Sodwana Bay, Kozi Bay, Mapelane or Cape Vidal.</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1086628819">These same recreational beach users support the regional economy in other ways to, they are the ones who </a><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1086628819">buy the localy produced arts and crafts</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1086628819">eat at resturants</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1086628819">drink at pubs or shabeens</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1086628819">support the local shops and petrol stations</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1086628819">visit the local game reserves and other tourism attractions in the area</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1086628819">use local tour guides as well as tour operators equipment and facilities </a></li>
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/%20https://docs.google.com/a/info4u.co.za/file/d/0Bx2QSHFfEjk2OGJjNDg4MjMtMzNlZC00YmJlLTk5NjctOTY3MWY2OWFjZmRk/edit?hl=en&pli=1" target="_blank" title="a Tourism report discussing the adverse effects of the 4x4 ban on the tourism industry of the Elephant Coast">With out the recreational beach users in the iSimangaliso wetland park many businesses have had to close their doors due to the total absence of a customer base. In short the 4x4 ban has caused a partial collapse of the domestic tourism market of the Elephant Coast and the iSimangaliso wetland park.</a><br />
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The regional economy of the Elephant Coast has not recovered, and will not recover until such time as the Authorities realise the total economic impact of the 4x4 ban, and include this in their Integrated Development Plans for all the local municipalities as well as include these issues in the IWPA IMP (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Integrated Management Plan) through the mandated PPP (Public Participation Process) taking into account the definition of the term "ADVSERE EFFECTS" as defined in the<a href="http://us-cdn.creamermedia.co.za/assets/articles/attachments/19708_act_24.pdf" target="_blank" title="read the Integrated Coastal management act or down load it here"> ICMA (Integrated Coastal Management Act)</a><br />
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Definition copied from ICMA to help clarify matters here. <br />
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<span style="background-color: #ffd966;" title="adverse effects">"ADVERS EFFECTS" means any actual or potential impact on the environment that</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ffd966;">impairs, or may impair, the environment or any aspect of it to an extent that is more</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ffd966;">than trivial or insignificant and. without limiting the term, includes any actual or potential impact on the environment that results in—</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ffd966;">(a) a detrimental effect on the health or well-being of a person; </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ffd966;">(b) an impairment of the ability of any person or community to provide for their</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ffd966;">health, safety or social and economic needs; or</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ffd966;">(c) a detrimental effect on the environment due to a significant impact or cumulative effect of that impact taken together with other impacts:</span><br />
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<a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank" title="register here to be included in the IWPA public participation procedure">Register here to be included in the IWPA IMP PPP (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Integrated Management Plan Public participation process)</a>Frankie2sockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140869185639586137noreply@blogger.com0iSimangaliso Wetland park, KZN, South Africa-28.105903469076171 32.51953125-28.555380469076173 31.88781725 -27.65642646907617 33.15124525tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962962157303990320.post-4797621077751665352012-07-31T07:09:00.000-07:002012-07-31T07:09:10.182-07:00Zululand Observer open letter follow upUnfortunately I had to resort to <a href="http://iwpappp.blogspot.com/2012/07/open-letter-to-zululand-observer-sent.html?spref=tw" target="_blank">publishing my letter to the ZO in a blog</a>, then writing a reference to this post on face book before I got a response.<br />
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But the guys from the<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zululand-Observer-Publications/176777305694716" target="_blank"> ZO (Zululand Observer) </a>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..<br />
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<a href="http://www.zululandobserver.co.za/" target="_blank">The ZuluLand observer is a local publication</a> that covers Zululand, from Mtunzini to Pongla and is very well read by all target markets. <br />
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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)<br />
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<a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank">Have you registered as an interested and affected party for the PPP (public Participation Process / procedure)</a> that must by law be implemented during the drafting stages of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Integrated Management Plan, as is mandated by the<a href="http://bit.ly/ROD-A25-8-7-3-2-4" target="_blank"> 4x4 BAN</a>. and other legislation including the <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/EnvironmentalResourceManagement/publications/Documents/NEM-Integrated-Coastal-Management-Act-24-of-2008.pdf" target="_blank">ICMA (Integrated Coastal Management Act) </a><br />
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<a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank">Register here to take part in the IWPA IMP PPP (iSimangaliso Wetland park Authority Integrated Management Plan Public participation Process)</a>Frankie2sockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140869185639586137noreply@blogger.com0iSimanagliso wetland park, kzn, South Africa-28.130127737874002 32.530517578125-28.579041237874 31.898803578125 -27.681214237874002 33.162231578125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962962157303990320.post-88555209099391081732012-07-30T23:39:00.000-07:002012-07-30T23:39:04.202-07:00Where is the IWPA IMP ?<a href="http://www.saflii.org/za/legis/num_act/whca1999274.pdf" target="_blank">The world heritage convention act (WHCA)</a> mandates the IWPA (iSimangaliso wetland park Authority) to have an IMP (Integrated Management Plan) in place. <a href="http://www.dwaf.gov.za/dir_ws/waterpolicy/vdFileLoad/file.asp?ID=68" target="_blank">The Municipal Systems Act (MSA)</a> dictates the procure for this IMP to be drafted and implemented.<br />
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This has not happened, and is causing many economic losses for the Umkhanyakude district Municipality tourism industry. who is responsible to over see this issue? And why have no charges been laid against the IWPA?<br />
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Is this because they are preparing the South African public for a pro mining statement, saying that "WE TRIED TOURISM BUT IT FAILED, NOW WE RECOMMEND DUNE MINING AS AN ALTERNATIVE" because the IWPA is out to ensure that the public are excluded from all decisions, and have purposefully neglected to hold proper PPP (public, participation, process / procedure) meetings in the drafting and implementation of their IMP. (integrated Management Plan)<br />
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The worst part about this is that the IWPA has the central governments support in ensuring that domestic tourism fails within the IWPWHS. (iSimangaliso Wetland Park World heritage site)<br />
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See this article from way back in 2010, and read the comments that I personally placed. <a href="http://isimangalisonews.wordpress.com/2010/02/16/illegal-resorts-in-isimangeliso-park-demolished/" target="_blank">isimangalisonews.wordpress.com</a><br />
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Chapter 4 of the <a href="http://www.saflii.org/za/legis/num_act/whca1999274.pdf" target="_blank">WHCA (World Heritage convention Act)</a> clauses 21 to 27 discusses in detail the IMP (integrated Management Plan) which the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) is obliged to implement, but has failed to do. Once again the question is why have they not been criminally charged?<br />
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I will be working more on this to ensure some action is taken against the IWPA. updates will follow. <br />
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<br />Frankie2sockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140869185639586137noreply@blogger.com0iSimangaliso wetland park, KZN, South Africa-27.371767300523032 32.34375-55.330139800523028 -8.0859375 0.586605199476967 72.7734375tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962962157303990320.post-42973778978551466862012-07-30T05:20:00.000-07:002012-07-30T05:20:31.930-07:00dune mining versus beach drivingWhy is it that there is such opposition to driving on our beaches, but there is so little opposition to mining the surrounding sand dunes?<br />
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<a "="" href="http://www.blogger.com/%20http://greenheritage.blogspot.com/2012/07/hypocrisy-is-state-of-pretending-to.html" target="_blank" title="what is a hypocrite? read here and evaluate your point of view">read here http://greenheritage.blogspot.com/2012/07/hypocrisy-is-state-of-pretending-to.html</a><br />
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Are those who oppose beach driving Hippocrates?<br />
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I do believe many of the pro 4x4 ban group are Hippocrates.<br />
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I think <a href="http://greaterstlucia.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-b-c-about-beach-driving.html" target="_blank">you should read here</a> 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<a href="http://bit.ly/IWPA-tourism-report" target="_blank" title="a tourism report discussing economic losses"> many who have lost their livelihoods</a> due to the<a href="https://docs.google.com/a/info4u.co.za/file/d/0Bx2QSHFfEjk2OTY2ZjJkNTctYzU4NC00YmZmLWJlY2QtMzcwNThmZjg5ZTFi/edit?pli=1" target="_blank" title="read the 4x4 ban"> 4x4 ban </a><br />
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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<br />
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<a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank" title="register as a concerned individual for the iSimanagliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site managment issues">Register here to have your say and make a difference</a>Frankie2sockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140869185639586137noreply@blogger.com0isimangaliso wetland Park, KZN , South Africa-27.683528083787756 32.34375-56.160501583787756 -8.0859375 0.79344541621224352 72.7734375tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962962157303990320.post-79607351982196821092012-07-28T01:48:00.000-07:002012-07-28T01:55:50.891-07:00iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority side step ICMAThe 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.<br />
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<a href="http://www.info.gov.za/view/DownloadFileAction?id=68199" target="_blank" title="get your copy of the MSA (Municipal Systems Act here">The MSA (Municipal Systems Act) </a>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) <br />
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The 4x4 BAN (<a href="http://bit.ly/ROD-A25-8-7-3-2-4" target="_blank" title="read the 4x4 ban here"> 4x4 BAN</a>) 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<a href="http://us-cdn.creamermedia.co.za/assets/articles/attachments/19708_act_24.pdf" target="_blank" title="read the ICMA (Integrated Coastal Managent Act here"> ICMA (Integrated Coastal Management Act) </a><br />
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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.<br />
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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)<br />
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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<br />
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<a c="register as a concerned citizen here" href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank" title="register as a concerned or interested and affected party here">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.</a><br />
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<br />Frankie2sockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140869185639586137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962962157303990320.post-36469003948206435112012-07-27T02:19:00.001-07:002012-07-28T23:45:28.191-07:00Public Participation meeting planned for 30 september 2012<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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There is a planned meeting for the PPP (Public participation Process) relating to the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) IMP (Integrated Management Plan) of the 30th September 2012.</div>
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/440687949304495/" target="_blank" title="read this blog discussing the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Integrated Management plan and the iSimangaliso Wedtland Park EMP- Environmental management plan) public participation process">see this page</a>, and decide if you would like to place your voice on record as supporting the public participation process that has been mandated by a variety of laws and legislation, which the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) must comply with. while on the page also let us know what you think by taking part in the poll.</div>
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Consider registering as an Interested and affected party with the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Integrated Management Plan to receive up dates and be invited to future meetings where the affairs of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site, and the Elephant Coast beaches which are all inside the park, will be discussed.<a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank" title="register as an interested and affected party for the IWPA IMP here">Register here </a></div>
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The IWPA has been mandated to produce an EMP (Environmental Management plan with an annual updated <a -="" and="" annually-="" been="" decision="" has="" have="" href="https://docs.google.com/a/info4u.co.za/file/d/0Bx2QSHFfEjk2OTY2ZjJkNTctYzU4NC00YmZmLWJlY2QtMzcwNThmZjg5ZTFi/edit?pli=1" iwpa="" manadted="" of="" original="" produce="" record="" register="" reports="" rod="" say"..="" target="_blank" that="" the="" then="" these="" title="read" to="" verify="" your="">by the 4x4 ban as per </a><a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank" title="register as an interested and affected party for the IWPA IMP here"></a></div>
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<li>section A parts 3 and 6 </li>
<li>section B parts 3 and 6</li>
<li>section C part 6</li>
<li><a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank" title="register as an interested and affected party for the IWPA IMP here">Register here </a></li>
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<br /></div>Frankie2sockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140869185639586137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962962157303990320.post-54296063026284360952012-07-25T05:08:00.001-07:002012-07-25T05:08:55.640-07:00Open letter to Zululand observer sent 25 July 20122<table bgcolor="#efefef" border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #00681c;"><b></b></span><span style="color: #00681c;"><b>Open letter to the Zululand observer sent 25/6/2012</b></span></h3>
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<span style="color: #00681c;"><b>From Frank Gainsford</b>
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from: <admin@info4u.co.za</td>
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<td colspan="2">To: zulobs@zululandobserver.co.za
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<td colspan="2">Cc: Gareth Morgan
<morgan@net.da.org.za>, info <info@isimangaliso.com>, inquiries <inquiries@un.org>, </td></tr>
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For Attention <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/1xzm87fbwam7a/?&v=b&cs=wh&to=zulobs@zululandobserver.co.za">zulobs@zululandobserver.co.za</a><br />
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FYI all other recipients<br />
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Hi<br />
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First before I say any thing let me say Many thanx for a great paper<br />
that covers Zululand.<br />
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The 4x4 ban issue and the economic losses associated with the absence<br />
of the recreational beach users on the Elephant Coast beaches is not a<br />
new subject, and this has been discussed many times over in a host of<br />
different environments, from pubs and church yards to parliament and<br />
political forums as well as many place in between.<br />
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Problem is there is no official engagement by the IWPA (iSimangaliso<br />
Wetland Park Authority) in the local municipalities IDP (Integrated<br />
Development Plan) where these issues should be debated, and acted<br />
upon.<br />
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The IWPA (iSimangaliso wetland Park Authority) has not produced their<br />
IMP (Integrated Management plan) nor their EMP (Environmental<br />
Management plan) AS IS MANDATED BY MANY DIFFERENT LAWS AND A HOST OF<br />
DIFFERENT LEGISLATION. If they have done so they have not followed the<br />
required legal process, as laid out in the legislation which mandates<br />
them to produce these plans, and these plans should be investigated in<br />
this light, as they would be illegally produced in terms of the<br />
legislation and laws that mandate the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park<br />
Authority) to create and implement these said plans.<br />
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see here <a href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fforafrica.co.za%2Fforms%2F%3Fp%3D128&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEaT8JDJVx-DXf_eoKHqCs2W1E91A" target="_blank">http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?<wbr></wbr>p=128</a><br />
<br />
A group of concerned citizens has setup a pre-registration process to<br />
ensure that the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) do indeed<br />
hold the necessary PPP (Public participation Process) meetings for<br />
their mandated IMP PPP (Integrated Management Plan) (Public<br />
Participation Process) in terms of the many laws, including but not<br />
limited to the MSA (Municipal Systems Act) which demands that their<br />
IMP (Integrated Development Plan) be integrated into the local<br />
municipalities IDP (Integrated Development Plan) and that all the<br />
ZONING done by the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) be<br />
reflected in the local municipalities LUMS (Land Use Management<br />
System) as well as the local municipalities maps which is enforced by<br />
the ICMA (Integrated Coastal Management Act) where it is made<br />
abundantly clear that these local municipality zoning maps are the<br />
only valid zoning maps for all parties in the republic, including the<br />
ministers amendments, which also need to be approved by the local<br />
municipalities IDP PRF (Integrated Development Plan Public<br />
Representatives forum) after meaningful public consultation.<br />
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Your input in the past has been very beneficial and of great value to<br />
the public. Please help us by informing the public about these issues.<br />
read here <a href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fiwpappp.blogspot.com%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEO1-MFESry9JrWs5iwyQO-E6Ozyg" target="_blank">http://iwpappp.blogspot.com/</a> and here<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fforafrica.co.za%2Fforms%2F%3Fp%3D128&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEaT8JDJVx-DXf_eoKHqCs2W1E91A" target="_blank">http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?<wbr></wbr>p=128</a><br />
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The IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) have been getting away<br />
with these transgressions for many years, and this has cost the<br />
Elephant Coast residents MILLIONS of RANDS in lost tourism, which the<br />
IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) needs to be held<br />
accountable for, in terms of the updated NEMA (National Environmental<br />
Management Act) and its subservient law, the ICMA (Integrated Coastal<br />
Management Act)<br />
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Once again many thanx for a great local paper that is read and trusted<br />
by many, so please return this trust the people have given you as a<br />
news paper, and advise them of how they are being illegally ignored<br />
and side lined by the IWPA .<br />
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Regards Frank<br />
<br />
Frank Gainsford<br />
072505 5111<br />
<a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/1xzm87fbwam7a/?&v=b&cs=wh&to=admin@info4u.co.za">admin@info4u.co.za</a><br />
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PS could you recommend a lawyer who would help us in our efforts to<br />
force the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) to comply with<br />
all legislation demanding that the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park<br />
Authority) implement an IMP (integrated Management Plan) and EMP<br />
(Environmental Management Plan)<br />
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<a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank">register to participate in the iSimangaliso wetland park Authority Integrated Management plan </a></div>
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The iSimangaliso wetland park authority has been mandated to create and implement an Environmental Management Plan by the<a href="http://bit.ly/ROD-A25-8-7-3-2-4" target="_blank"> 4x4 BAN</a>. Their mandate also specifies that they should submit annual reports, and an annual update to their Environmental Management plan.</div>
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The MSA (Municipal systems act) mandates the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) to create and submit an Integrated Management Plan with annual reviews, as well as to work closely with the local Municipalities and local population within their area of jurisdiction, through consultative meetings and a public participation process that derives meaningful public participation. <a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank">Register here as an Interested and affected party </a></div>
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Frankie2sockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140869185639586137noreply@blogger.com0iSimangaliso wetland park, South Africa-27.371767300523032 31.9921875-58.111916800523034 -8.4375 3.3683821994769687 72.421875tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962962157303990320.post-87742479013472270242012-07-20T08:18:00.000-07:002012-07-20T08:18:40.117-07:00During research on the IWPA IMP (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Integrated Management Plan)<a href="http://www.witness.co.za/index.php?showcontent&global[_id]=18341" target="_blank" title=" an article in the wittness"> I received this article</a> in the mail. Unfortunately there is no date, but I can concur that I have had very similar experiences at the Mtubatuba IDP PRF (Integrated Development Plan Public Representatives Forum) where the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority has neglected to / deliberately ensure that their IMP (Integrated Management Plan) is not included in the IDP process and their zoning maps as mandated by the ICMA (Integrated Coastal Management Act) are also not available in the Mtubatuba IDP (Integrated Development Plan) the IWPA zoning maps have never been discussed at the Mtubatuba IDP process, and there has been no (ZERO) PPP (Public Participation Process) meetings relating to the zoning and zoning maps of the IWPWHS (iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site) which is a clear violation of the ICMA (Integrated Coastal Management Act)<br />
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Either the Minister is protecting the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) or the Minister is being negligent in enforcing ROD's (Record Of Decision) taken by Parliament. Either way there is an issue which needs to be addressed at the highest level. (in Parliament)<br />
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If you are interested in these affairs please <a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank" title = "fill in the form to register as an interested and affected party in the IWPA IMP">fill in the form found here</a> then comment on this post below in the space provided.
looking forward to reading your comments!Frankie2sockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140869185639586137noreply@blogger.com0iSimangaliso Wetland Park KZN , South Africa-28.149503211544566 32.40966796875-29.933710211544565 29.88281246875 -26.365296211544567 34.936523468749996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962962157303990320.post-38476184177911557982012-07-20T05:18:00.000-07:002012-07-20T05:18:54.429-07:00A search on the internet for "<a href="https://www.google.co.za/search?num=50&hl=en&newwindow=1&site=webhp&source=hp&q=isimangaliso+wetland+park+integrated+management+plan&oq=isimangaliso+wetland+park+integrated+management+plan&gs_l=hp.3...43704.56720.0.59782.52.35.0.17.17.1.333.4289.17j12j2j4.35.0...0.0...1c.QNh1o6eS7YU" target="_blank" title="click here to reveal results of search on google">iSimangaliso wetland park Authority Integrated Management plan</a>" revealed that there has been very little activity around this by the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) and that the PPP (Public Participation Process) which is mandated by various laws has either not been done, or purposefully hidden from public circles for some reason. following my personal discussions over the many years with The CEO (Chief Executive Officer ) of the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) I have come to the conclusion that they (the IWPA) have not produced their mandated IMP (Integrated Management Plan) in a proper manner, and are hiding their true plan from the public.<br />
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<a href="http://www.saworldheritage.com/docLibrary.asp?cat=7" target="_blank" title="interesting readoing and links to some good research on the IWPA IMP">check this site which was at the top of the generic listings</a> on "GOOGLE SEARCH" for the term "isimangaliso wetland park integrated management plan" on Friday 20 July 2012 at 13 H 45 as per this listing <a href="https://www.google.co.za/search?num=50&hl=en&newwindow=1&site=webhp&source=hp&q=isimangaliso+wetland+park+integrated+management+plan&oq=isimangaliso+wetland+park+integrated+management+plan&gs_l=hp.3...43704.56720.0.59782.52.35.0.17.17.1.333.4289.17j12j2j4.35.0...0.0...1c.QNh1o6eS7YU" title="results of google search, click to open search results">https://www.google.co.za/search?num=50&hl=en&newwindow=1&site=webhp&source=hp&q=isimangaliso+wetland+park+integrated+management+plan&oq=isimangaliso+wetland+park+integrated+management+plan&gs_l=hp.3...43704.56720.0.59782.52.35.0.17.17.1.333.4289.17j12j2j4.35.0...0.0...1c.QNh1o6eS7YU</a><br />
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. Some people have been relocated and I have acquired some other info to sort out some of the political pressure.<br />
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I also now have a slightly different approach since I have applied the HELICOPTER FACTOR.<br />
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To Hell with the politicians and their tricks... I have decided that it is now full out political warfare, and will be taking on the 4x4 ban issues and the mismanagement of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site in many different aspects and from a host of angles.<br />
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I now have a tiny fraction of support, but it is enough to get me thinking and back in the land of hope.<br />
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The folks in St. Lucia have had enough and are disgruntled to a sufficient degree to become activists instead of pacifists. I hope they stick up to their end of the bargain and do what needs to be done. TIME WILL TELL<br />
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Check these pages and decide for yourself.<br />
<a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128">http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128</a><br />
<a href="http://arbu4u.wordpress.com/2011/07/06/press-preview-presentation-to-mtubatuba-municipality-council/#comment-124">arbu4u.wordpress.com/2011/07/06/press-preview-presentation-to-mtubatuba-municipality-council/#comment-124</a><br />
<a href="http://isimangalisonews.wordpress.com/2009/10/05/isimangaliso-wetland-park-imp-public-participation/#comments">http://isimangalisonews.wordpress.com/2009/10/05/isimangaliso-wetland-park-imp-public-participation/#comments</a><br />
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Please pass comments, support or reject our point of view<br />
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<br />Frankie2sockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140869185639586137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962962157303990320.post-43597824452286278212012-07-19T02:16:00.000-07:002012-07-19T03:47:19.680-07:00IWPA IMP and the Mtubatuba IDPThe IWPA (iSimanagliso Wetland Park Authority) has been mandated by various different laws and acts to implement an IMP (Integrated Management Plan) and we will be looking at some of these during the next few weeks, starting with the <a description="link to world heritage convention act" href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0Bx2QSHFfEjk2NGRmMjI5MzUtNWZlZC00YjBkLWI3M2QtYzU5ODUzNmM5MmNihttp://" title="click here to open a copy of the world heritage convention act">WHCA (World Heritage Convention Act)</a><br />
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In chapter4 section 25 of the world heritage convention act (WHCA) this is clearly defined, and the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) is mandated to :<br />
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<li>submit an IMP (Integrated Management Plan) to the minister on an annual basis</li>
<li>consult with surrounding communities in their development of, as well as annual update of their IMP (Integrated Management Plan) <a description="link to registration form" href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank" title="register here">register here </a></li>
<li>consult with local land owners in the initial development of their IMP (Integrated Management plan) as well as during their annual up date of their Integrated management plan <a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank" title="register here">register here </a></li>
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The IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) has failed to do this, and failed to include the mandated public participation process reports associated with their zonation issues and their zonation procedures as well as their zonation maps within the Mtubatuba Local Municipality IDP (Integrated Development Plan)<br />
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I know this because I personally <a href="http://facebook.com/mtuba4u" target="_blank" title="follow Frank Gainsford on FaceBook">(Frank Gainsford)</a> posed questions about these issues at the Mtubatuba IDP (Integrated Development Plan) PRF (Public Representatives Forum) <br />
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They (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) have failed to do this, and neglected to hold PPP (Public Participation Process) meetings and need to be taken to task by the minister, how ever since the IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) is being protected by the Minister we need to take these issues up at the parliamentary level.<br />
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To do this we need the public to be standing behind us. So this means we need your support to ensure that the IWPA ( iSimangaliso wetland Park Authority) generates their annual reports and update of their IMP (Integrated Management Plan) accordingly.<br />
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to show your support for these actions we require you to<a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank" title="register as an Interested or affected person with the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Integrated Management plans"> register as an interested and affected party</a> (IAP) to the IWPA IMP (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) (Integrated Management Plan)<br />
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<a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank" title="fill in this form to register as an IAP with the IWPA IMP">Please register as an IAP (interested and Affected Party)</a> in connection with the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority's Integrated Management Plan, and ask your friends, family and every body you work with to register as well.Frankie2sockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140869185639586137noreply@blogger.com0iSimangaliso wetland Park, KZN , South Africa-28.18340185524599 32.486572265625-28.63112185524599 31.854858265625 -27.735681855245989 33.118286265625tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962962157303990320.post-71000370556627224442012-07-17T06:59:00.001-07:002012-07-20T18:49:27.242-07:00register as an I&AP at the IWPA IMPdue to the fact that the IWPA has blatantly neglected to follow the rules as laid down in<br />
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<li>the NEMA (National Environmental Management Act)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/EnvironmentalResourceManagement/publications/Documents/NEM-Integrated-Coastal-Management-Act-24-of-2008.pdf" target="_blank">the ICMA (Integrated Coastal Management Act)</a></li>
<li>ROD A25 - 7 - 8 - 3 - 2 - 4 (4x4 ban)</li>
<li>MSA Municipal systems act</li>
<li>other legislation</li>
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we have been forced to gather this data our selves and prepare it for the minister so that the minister can be aware of the number of people who have an interest in access to our well cared for beaches along the Elephant Coast of KZN South Africa and the economic opportunities that arise from the recreational use of our beaches.<br />
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The IWPA (iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority) is obliged by law to hold PPP (Public Participation procedures) that result in MEANINGFUL public participation when creating their mandated IMP's (Integrated Management Plans) in terms of the above legislation and other laws.<br />
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<a href="http://forafrica.co.za/forms/?p=128" target="_blank" title="register as an interested and affected party for the IWPA IMP">Please register as an Interested and affected party at this site</a><br />
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Exact clauses and more specific details to follow after due diligence and consultation with our legal team who are working on these issues.<br />
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in the mean time you can read some back ground info by following the links below.<br />
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<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/EnvironmentalResourceManagement/publications/Documents/NEM-Integrated-Coastal-Management-Act-24-of-2008.pdf" target="_blank" title="ICMA Integrated Coastal Management Act">ICMA - Integrated Coastal management Ac</a>t<br />
<a by="" discussing="" economic="" href="http://bit.ly/ocasional_paper_20" kzn="" losses"="" supplied="" target="_blank" title-"info="" tourism="">Paper by KZN Tourism </a><br />
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Thanx for reading - please comment on our posts and tell us how we are doing and what information you may need to make an informed decision.<br />
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<br />Frankie2sockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140869185639586137noreply@blogger.com0iSimangaliso weland Park, KZN, South Africa-28.071980301779845 32.51953125-29.880011801779844 29.99267575 -26.263948801779847 35.046386749999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962962157303990320.post-37229885198139367432012-07-16T07:51:00.000-07:002012-07-16T17:02:00.053-07:00Vote on the 4x4 ban in the iSimangaliso wetland parkWhen 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.<br />
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recommended reading <a href="http://www.lakestlucia.com/polls/view/apoll/15" target="_blank" title="read recommended reading material first, thanx for voting">before you vote here </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.lakestlucia.com/polls/view/apoll/15" target="_blank" title="vote on the issue of motor vehicle access to our beaches! please do it by clicking this link. vote truthfully and ask others to vote"></a><br />
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a paper by KZN Tourism <a href="http://bit.ly/ocasional_paper_20" target="_blank" title="a paper on the impacts of the 4x4 ban on tourism by KZN Tourism"> occasional paper 20 </a><br />
a SEED (Social and economic report by Accer Africa" <a href="http://bit.ly/IWPA-seed-report">http://bit.ly/IWPA-seed-report</a><br />
a tourism report by acer africa for the IWPA <a href="http://bit.ly/IWPA-tourism-report">http://bit.ly/IWPA-tourism-report</a><br />
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what is your opinion. please visit this link and vote <a href="http://www.lakestlucia.com/polls/view/apoll/15" target="_blank" title="vote on the issue of motor vehicle access to our beaches! please do it by clicking this link. vote truthfully and ask others to vote">http://bit.ly/4x4-question </a><br />
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Thanx for voting<br />
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Please ask others to <a href="http://www.lakestlucia.com/polls/view/apoll/15" target="_blank">vote here as well </a>Frankie2sockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140869185639586137noreply@blogger.com0isimangaliso wetland park kzn South Africa-28.246327971048842 32.486572265625-29.140915471048842 31.223144765625 -27.351740471048842 33.749999765625