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Municipality (ZDM), the spatial development framework (SDF), poverty relief infrastructure
programmes, agricultural development and tourism development programmes and initiatives.
Chapter six has presented an analysis and interpretation of data. Following the above
discussion on the situational and local economic development analysis of Ulundi, one may
not be far from concluding that there are quite a number oflandscape and cultural attributes in
the area yet most residents know little about them, let alone taking the initiative to market
them for their potential tourism spin offs. The agricultural and tourism potentials as well as
infrastructural resources ofthe Ulundi have not been fully maximised. In an effort to improve
the economic picture of development potential, a broader spectrum of network and
partnerships that seek to incorporate the private sector, entire Zululand District and beyond
into its broad economic development strategies becomes a developmental alternative for the
growth and development of Ulundi. This would provide a meaningful and an appropriate
realignment between its neighbouring districts and local municipalities, communities,
stakeholders and service providers for good working relationships and effective service
delivery.
From the aforementioned analysis, it should be noted the strength of Ulundi hinges mainly on
its tourism and agricultural potential. As the cultural core ofthe District, tourism activities in
the area should be seen as central to development, especially being the birthplace ofthe Zulu
Nation, incorporating some of the richest historical sites in Africa, its wildlife and living
cultures. The Emakhosini development, the airport and the P700 link to the Cengeni Gate of
Hluhluwe - Umfolozi Park are part and parcel ofthe existing opportunities which can play an
active role in stimulating the tourism potential into real economic spin offs in the area.
The synergy behveen tourism and agriculture cannot be underestimated. A closer look at
Ulundi is no exception to this synergical pattern. The general climate of Ulundi has created a
condition that is apparently conducive for the commercial cultivation of soya beans and
potential livestock production. The study therefore recommends a feasibility study (land
evaluation exercise) based on a bio-physical and management requirements of the soya crop
and its production system. Approximately 70% of the land surface in KZN is only fit for
livestock grazing and this is also true for the Zululand District. It was also pointed out by the
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