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opportunities for the Zululand Region and has the potential to act as a pro-growth catalyst for local economic development ofcommunities like Ulundi. 5.3.1.2 KwaCeza spring water bottling project Under the auspices ofthe Zulu monarch, this project seeks to bottle spring water from caves which were historically used by King Dinuzulu and his soldiers during his battles with the English. Employment in the bottling plant and the tourism venture is limited to the local population of KwaCeza. The locals can render services like tour-guiding, war demonstrations, Zulu dancing, curio selling and water bottling. As a pro-growth local economic development option, this enables the local community to earn a living from the local resources. This will help in reducing migration to urban centres, retain skill where it is most needed and ultimately generate prosperity (Dube et aI., 2006). The multiplier economic effects and overall tourism potentials ofthis venture to the Zululand District Municipality and KwaCeza area may be significant. 5.3.1.3 Upongola Biosphere Reserve This project is seen as the northern anchor project in the District and involves the whole Upongola Municipality area and a number of local tourism and LED initiatives in the area. The project involves the registration of the Upongola Municipality as a biosphere reserve (Figure 5.1.), which places it on the same footing as the Greater 5t Lucia Wetland Park {now called Isimangaliso Wetland Park]. The Upongola Municipality has all the required land uses and natural diversity within its boundaries to qualifY to be registered as a biosphere reserve. This reserve surrounds the dam ofthe same name and covers a total surface area of I I693ha. The dam attracts many water-related bird species and a number of game species are brought into the area This natural resource will by and large benefit the Zululand District Municipality and communities, as thev. will have direct access to international funding- for the District. In this regard the study seeks to embrace regional-oriented and intermunicipal approaches that ensure effective intermunicipal realignment for mutual and collective benefits of landscape and cultural attributes. 113
5.3.1.4 Thangami Tourism Development The Thangami Tourism Development is a tourism initiative that (Figure 5.1.) is situated in central Zululand in an underprivileged area. The idea with this development is to introduce game into the area and establish this area as a private game park. Also found in this environment are hot springs that naturally gush out from underground and it attracts tourists from all walks of life. The Zululand District Municipality sees this development as an ideal opportunity for local economic and tourism development in an area that was historically deprived of development. Tourism KwaZulu-Natal has assisted municipalities with funding for tourism viable ventures. Currently, this appears to be the only source ofexternal funding available for tourism in the District. 5.3.1.5 The Isibaya feasibility study According to Appavoo and Associates (1998), the Isibaya project is to develop the tourism potential that exists around King Zwelethini's Royal Palace known as Enyokeni, established in the Usuthu area of Nongoma for the benefit of the local people. The area is home to well known cultural festivals that could be opened up to the public, and shows that could draw a significant amount ofvisitors to the area ifthey are well marketed. The planned development includes an amphitheatre with ablutions and parking, an interpretive centre, an art and craft centre, a central infrastructure, a conference centre, accommodation and services. The intention is to create a strong Zulu feeling or atmosphere and keep the design as authentic as possible as well as using indigenous plants in the landscaping features. It is envisaged that the establishment ofthe proposed improvements will lead to the creation of over 10000 temporary employment days. Furthermore. about 64 additional permanent employment opportunities are envisaged from the proposed improvements. Moreover. the management company will appoint a competent organisation to conduct training. One of the underlying principles for this project is that community members must be employed. It is again foreseen that senior staff employed would initially be brought in from other areas. but that as members from the local community are trained they could replace the people brought in from the outside. The adoption/implementation of a mentorship programme. which is recommended can accelerate the upliftment of the employees from the local community 114
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opportunities for the <strong>Zululand</strong> Region and has the potential to act as a pro-growth catalyst for<br />
local economic development <strong>of</strong>communities like Ulundi.<br />
5.3.1.2 KwaCeza spring water bottling project<br />
Under the auspices <strong>of</strong>the Zulu monarch, this project seeks to bottle spring water from caves<br />
which were historically used by King Dinuzulu and his soldiers during his battles with the<br />
English. Employment in the bottling plant and the tourism venture is limited to the local<br />
population <strong>of</strong> KwaCeza. The locals can render services like tour-guiding, war<br />
demonstrations, Zulu dancing, curio selling and water bottling. As a pro-growth local<br />
economic development option, this enables the local community to earn a living from the<br />
local resources. This will help in reducing migration to urban centres, retain skill where it is<br />
most needed and ultimately generate prosperity (Dube et aI., 2006). The multiplier economic<br />
effects and overall tourism potentials <strong>of</strong>this venture to the <strong>Zululand</strong> District Municipality and<br />
KwaCeza area may be significant.<br />
5.3.1.3 Upongola Biosphere Reserve<br />
This project is seen as the northern anchor project in the District and involves the whole<br />
Upongola Municipality area and a number <strong>of</strong> local tourism and LED initiatives in the area.<br />
The project involves the registration <strong>of</strong> the Upongola Municipality as a biosphere reserve<br />
(Figure 5.1.), which places it on the same footing as the Greater 5t Lucia Wetland Park {now<br />
called Isimangaliso Wetland Park]. The Upongola Municipality has all the required land uses<br />
and natural diversity within its boundaries to qualifY to be registered as a biosphere reserve.<br />
This reserve surrounds the dam <strong>of</strong>the same name and covers a total surface area <strong>of</strong> I I693ha.<br />
The dam attracts many water-related bird species and a number <strong>of</strong> game species are brought<br />
into the area<br />
This natural resource will by and large benefit the <strong>Zululand</strong> District Municipality and<br />
communities, as thev. will have direct access to international funding- for the District. In this<br />
regard the study seeks to embrace regional-oriented and intermunicipal approaches that<br />
ensure effective intermunicipal realignment for mutual and collective benefits <strong>of</strong> landscape<br />
and cultural attributes.<br />
113
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