Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality

Development and Investment

The Development and Investment section provides insights into the organization's strategic initiatives, investment plans, and development projects. It highlights the efforts made to foster economic growth, attract investments, and enhance the overall development of the community.

What is Development and Investment?

Development and Investment refers to the strategic planning, allocation of resources, and implementation of initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth, attracting investments, and enhancing the overall development of a community or organization. It involves identifying opportunities for growth, creating favorable conditions for investment, and implementing projects that contribute to sustainable development.

Local Economic Development

Economic Growth and Development

Unlocking the economic potential of Makhuduthamaga through strategic growth sectors and investment opportunities.

Economic Overview

The Makhuduthamaga Municipality has identified agriculture, tourism and construction as key growth sectors with the potential to promote the growth of the local economy.

A number of mining exploration activities are currently taking place within the municipality. Should mining prove feasible, it could contribute significantly to job creation and local economic growth.

The decision to locate the District Municipality offices in Jane Furse is expected to create substantial construction opportunities and stimulate economic growth within Makhuduthamaga.

Key Economic Growth Sectors

Agriculture

Tourism

Construction

Mining Exploration

Development Opportunity

Township Establishment – Jane Furse

The relocation of District Municipality offices to Jane Furse, referred to as Township Establishment, is expected to stimulate economic development and create opportunities across several industries.

This development is expected to encourage retail development, accommodation establishments, office parks and green space economy development.

Retail

Development

Accommodation

Establishments

Office Parks

Commercial Growth

Green Economy

Development

Untapped Economic Potential

The agricultural and tourism potential of the municipality has yet to be fully exploited. Currently, only limited agricultural and tourism activities are taking place, presenting opportunities for further investment, development and economic diversification.

According to Statistics South Africa (STATSSA) data recorded in 2011, the community/social/personal services sector and the retail/wholesale sector were among the growing economic sectors contributing significantly to employment within the municipality.

2%

Formal Sector Employment

Agriculture represents only 2% of all formal sector employment opportunities throughout the municipality.

Economic Sector

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Agriculture is the main formal contributor to the municipality's economy within this sector, although its contribution remains limited. Forestry and fishing activities do not currently take place within the municipality.

There was a slight decline in the contribution of this sector between 1986 and 2001, largely due to weather and environmental factors.

Agricultural Land Use

Farming is the predominant land use within the municipality, particularly subsistence farming and livestock farming.

The Limpopo Department of Land Affairs prepared a land cover map for the Sekhukhune District, indicating land quality and the areas covered. The study identified the remaining good agricultural soils in Makhuduthamaga along the Olifants River and south of Jane Furse.

Agricultural Development Opportunity

There is an opportunity within the municipality for the re-establishment of commercial agricultural activities, particularly in areas with suitable soil conditions.

Economy