Volume II - The Northern Cape Provincial Spatial Development ...
Volume II - The Northern Cape Provincial Spatial Development ... Volume II - The Northern Cape Provincial Spatial Development ...
Northern Cape PSDF Volume 2 B.3 DISTINCTIVE MACRO‐REGIONS December 2011 The vastness, area‐based economic resources, environmental manifestations and unique cultural groupings of the Northern Cape have, over the ages, given rise to spontaneous delimitation of what could be referred to as ‘macro‐regions’ (Northern Cape Tourism Authority, 2011) 1 . The broad informal parameters of these ‘macro‐regions’ will serve as a layer in the demarcation of the component bioregions of the Province to be undertaken under Phase 3 and Phase 4 of the PSDF process. Map B.5: Macro‐bioregions of the Northern Cape (Northern Cape Tourism Authority, 2011). Diamond Fields This region is located in the eastern corner of the Province and borders the Free State and North West Provinces. Its name is derived from the primary diamond rush in the 19th century when hordes of prospectors converged on the area, scouring the river banks and probing soil in a frantic exploration for wealth. The Diamond Fields include Kimberley, Barkly West, Harstwater, Jan Kempdorp, Modder River, Warrenton and Windsorton. Kalahari The Kalahari desert in the Northern Cape is part of the huge sand basin that reaches from the Orange River up to Angola in the west to Namibia and in the east to Zimbabwe. The Kalahari is known for the unique aesthetic appeal of its red‐dune 1 Northern Cape Tourism Authority, 2011: http://www.inabustours.com/NorthCape.pdf ‐ Inabus Tours. Office of the Premier & Department of Rural Development & Land Reform 10 Dennis Moss Partnership
Northern Cape PSDF Volume 2 December 2011 landscape. Well‐known settlements include Kuruman, Van Zylsrus, and Postmansburg, and the other smaller settlements were largely established where mineral deposits occur. Green Kalahari: The Green Kalahari is a region of dramatic contrasts, where semi‐desert dunes meet with vineyards and other cultivated farmlands. A flourishing green valley associated with the Orange River cuts through the Province. Settlements in this region include Kakamas, Kanoneiland, Keimoes, Kenhardt, Upington etc. The Augrabies Falls National Park and the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park are two of the main natural resources of this region. Karoo Approximately 250 million years ago the Karoo was an inland lake fringed by cycads and roamed by mammalian reptiles. Today, it is a geological wonderland with fossilised prints of dinosaurs and other fossils. It is one of the largest wool and mutton producing regions in South Africa. Important settlements are Colesberg, De Aar, Hopetown, Marydale and Prieska, etc. The Karoo includes broad sub‐regions such as the Hantam, Roggeveld and Boesmanland. Namaqualand This region extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to roughly Pofadder in the east, up to the Orange River in the north, and beyond Bitterfontein in the south. It includes the coastline, Richtersveld in the north, Knersvlakte in the south, and a portion of the Boesmanland in the east. The primary settlements include Alexander Bay, Garies, Kamieskroon, Nababeep, Port Nolloth, Springbok and Steinkopf. Prominent conservation areas include the Richtersveld National Park, Namaqua National Park and Goegap Nature Reserve. BOX 1 SUMMARY OF KEY CONTEXTUAL ASPECTS a) Align PSDF with development directives and objectives of adjoining countries and provinces. b) Consider traditional parameters as a key criterion in the demarcation of municipal boundaries. c) Enhance management of Kgalagadi and Richtersveld Transfrontier Conservation Areas. d) Include municipalities in formulation and establishment of cross-border agreements (currently primarily the function of national government). e) Interrogate boundaries of John Gaetsewe District Municipality against inter alia traditional domain parameters. f) Interrogate efficiency of cross-border arrangements with Namibia with specific reference to the Noord-Oewer / Vioolsdrift irrigation scheme, cross-frontier conservation schemes, and cross-frontier economic schemes such as the proposed film industry. g) Interrogate the delineation of the provincial, district, municipal and ward boundaries. h) Provide appropriate spatial context and orientation for the Northern Cape in terms of international agreements, protocols and conventions. i) Strengthen historical binds between the Karas Region of Namibia and the Northern Cape Province - aspects identified for further action are (i) the education and training sector, with the focus on ensuring that best practice is shared in skills development for economic growth, (ii) further development of the Nama language and culture, (iii) exchange of learners’ support material and teacher development programs. Office of the Premier & Department of Rural Development & Land Reform 11 Dennis Moss Partnership
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<strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Cape</strong> PSDF<br />
<strong>Volume</strong> 2<br />
B.3 DISTINCTIVE MACRO‐REGIONS<br />
December 2011<br />
<strong>The</strong> vastness, area‐based economic resources, environmental manifestations and unique<br />
cultural groupings of the <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Cape</strong> have, over the ages, given rise to spontaneous<br />
delimitation of what could be referred to as ‘macro‐regions’ (<strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Cape</strong> Tourism<br />
Authority, 2011) 1 . <strong>The</strong> broad informal parameters of these ‘macro‐regions’ will serve as a<br />
layer in the demarcation of the component bioregions of the Province to be undertaken<br />
under Phase 3 and Phase 4 of the PSDF process.<br />
Map B.5: Macro‐bioregions of the <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Cape</strong> (<strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Cape</strong> Tourism Authority, 2011).<br />
Diamond Fields<br />
This region is located in the eastern corner of the Province and borders the Free State<br />
and North West Provinces. Its name is derived from the primary diamond rush in the<br />
19th century when hordes of prospectors converged on the area, scouring the river<br />
banks and probing soil in a frantic exploration for wealth. <strong>The</strong> Diamond Fields include<br />
Kimberley, Barkly West, Harstwater, Jan Kempdorp, Modder River, Warrenton and<br />
Windsorton.<br />
Kalahari<br />
<strong>The</strong> Kalahari desert in the <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Cape</strong> is part of the huge sand basin that reaches<br />
from the Orange River up to Angola in the west to Namibia and in the east to<br />
Zimbabwe. <strong>The</strong> Kalahari is known for the unique aesthetic appeal of its red‐dune<br />
1<br />
<strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Cape</strong> Tourism Authority, 2011: http://www.inabustours.com/North<strong>Cape</strong>.pdf ‐ Inabus Tours.<br />
Office of the Premier &<br />
Department of Rural <strong>Development</strong> & Land Reform<br />
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Dennis Moss Partnership
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