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had been created. The findings of the study however could confirm the claim of public participation with significant certainty. After its dissolution for a long time, the Community Tourism Association (CTA) had been reconstituted early this year to steer the affairs of tourism in Ulundi. Being an important component of economic development, the municipal budget ought to make provision for tourism in the future budget. The District, with particular refe!"ence to Ulundi, has a number ofoutstanding primary attractions, many ofwhich have still not been appropriately developed and packaged to confer local economic benefits. It is useful to understand what the main attractions of Zululand are before (refer to chapter five) seeking to match product development opportunities with those attractions based on tourism market demand. Ulundi is different from some of its neighbouring municipalities in that it is not a coastal destination and cannot offer coastal tourism experiences. The Ulundi Local Municipality falls across two relatively well-known tourism destinations (i.e., the battlefields and the broad coastal area of northern KwaZulu-Natal known by the market as Zululand). The ZDM acknowledged Ulundi as the cultural core of the district and all tourism activity should be focused on the theme of it being the birthplace ofthe Zulu Nation, incorporating some ofthe richest historical sites in Africa, wildlife and living cultures. The Emakhosini development, the airport and the P700 link to the Cengeni Gate of Hluhluwe - Umfolozi Park should be prioritised as anchor projects. The Provincial Department ofEconomic Development in collaboration with the Office ofthe Premier (the leading agent) sees the Emakhosini Ophathe development as having high labour absorption during the construction and infrastructure development phase. Preferential procurement must be instituted in the hospitality operations. The tribal authority ofMpungose is prospective participant and active stakeholder as the protected area ofOpathe Emakhosini includes a section of these tribal areas. This approach also calls for business linkages with private game reserves. Since over 40% land of the ZDM is in the Traditional Authority whereby land is usually held by the Ngonyama Trust, traditional lands with high 222
tourism potential are to be developed within the framework of partnership. The emerging tourism industry in Ulundi is characterized by tourism routes, such as battlefields route and the Zulu heritage route. Local knowledge of historical sites, places of interest and culture position local entrepreneurs as potential tourist operators. All tourism stakeholders should not see themselves as competitors but as complementing one another. The B & B operators, Amafa aKwaZulu Heritage, tourism ZDM, tourism KZN and all tourism stakeholders in Ulundi ought to come on board for a more comprehensive integrated tourism plan for Ulundi. Tourism development potential along P700 is very paramount and has far more sustainable capabilities. B & B, traditional self-help accommodation, art and craft markets as well as information centres can be established along the P700 with the aim ofattracting domestic and international tourists to ensure commercial ribbon development through sustainable tourism. The synergy between tourism and agriculture can be realized by the supply ofproduce for the tourist industry. The growth and development ofagriculture and tourist economic themes can fulfil the Provincial Department of Finance and Economic Development's key concerns as enshrined in the provincial LED projects. The highest agriculture potential in the entire Zululand District Municipality is in the north and north-east of the region, particularly in the Upongolo Local Municipality. There are currently development projects in crop production around Ulundi, Nongoma, Upongola and AbaQulusi. The generally dry climate of Ulundi has created a condition that is apparently conducive for the commercial cultivation of soya beans and livestock production. The proposed soya beans project is a partnership exercise between Zululand, Umzinyathi and Amajuba District Municipalities. The memorandum of agreement is that Zululand and Urnzinyathi will supply the raw soya beans for processing at Amajuba. Ulundi which falls under Zululand District Municipality may not benefit from the direct employment opportunities and infrastructural development spin-offs that the processing plant at Amajuba will command. However, this project paves the way for the rural crop farmers to form co operatives and work on a relatively large scale operation. This also has the capacity to increase disposable income and improve the quality of life of the people. What remains an envisaged challenge to be borne by farmers however is the transport cost to freight the soya 223
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had been created. The findings <strong>of</strong> the study however could confirm the claim <strong>of</strong> public<br />
participation with significant certainty.<br />
After its dissolution for a long time, the Community Tourism Association (CTA) had been<br />
reconstituted early this year to steer the affairs <strong>of</strong> tourism in Ulundi. Being an important<br />
component <strong>of</strong> economic development, the municipal budget ought to make provision for<br />
tourism in the future budget. The District, with particular refe!"ence to Ulundi, has a number<br />
<strong>of</strong>outstanding primary attractions, many <strong>of</strong>which have still not been appropriately developed<br />
and packaged to confer local economic benefits. It is useful to understand what the main<br />
attractions <strong>of</strong> <strong>Zululand</strong> are before (refer to chapter five) seeking to match product<br />
development opportunities with those attractions based on tourism market demand.<br />
Ulundi is different from some <strong>of</strong> its neighbouring municipalities in that it is not a coastal<br />
destination and cannot <strong>of</strong>fer coastal tourism experiences. The Ulundi Local Municipality falls<br />
across two relatively well-known tourism destinations (i.e., the battlefields and the broad<br />
coastal area <strong>of</strong> northern KwaZulu-Natal known by the market as <strong>Zululand</strong>). The ZDM<br />
acknowledged Ulundi as the cultural core <strong>of</strong> the district and all tourism activity should be<br />
focused on the theme <strong>of</strong> it being the birthplace <strong>of</strong>the Zulu Nation, incorporating some <strong>of</strong>the<br />
richest historical sites in Africa, wildlife and living cultures. The Emakhosini development,<br />
the airport and the P700 link to the Cengeni Gate <strong>of</strong> Hluhluwe - Umfolozi Park should be<br />
prioritised as anchor projects.<br />
The Provincial Department <strong>of</strong>Economic Development in collaboration with the Office <strong>of</strong>the<br />
Premier (the leading agent) sees the Emakhosini Ophathe development as having high labour<br />
absorption during the construction and infrastructure development phase.<br />
Preferential procurement must be instituted in the hospitality operations. The tribal authority<br />
<strong>of</strong>Mpungose is prospective participant and active stakeholder as the protected area <strong>of</strong>Opathe<br />
Emakhosini includes a section <strong>of</strong> these tribal areas. This approach also calls for business<br />
linkages with private game reserves. Since over 40% land <strong>of</strong> the ZDM is in the Traditional<br />
Authority whereby land is usually held by the Ngonyama Trust, traditional lands with high<br />
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