Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council -
1) notes that the Ugu District Municipality in Port Shepstone in KwaZulu-Natal last week unveiled its 17-year growth and development strategy to address growing unemployment;
2) further notes that this strategy is aimed in particular at turning the current situation around, where unemployment |levels are |growing, spatial fragmentation persists |and |the | |gap between |the skilled and unskilled is widening; | | |
3) also notes that the development of this strategy was an inclusive process, formulated in collaboration with the six local municipalities in the district as well as stakeholders from government, local business, ratepayers' associations, civil society organisations and other interest groups and role-players; 4) further notes that it represents their shared strategy and development vision aimed at transforming the district into a leading tourist destination and agricultural and manufacturing hub by 2030;
5) takes this opportunity to commend the Ugu District Municipality, all stakeholders and role-players on this achievement and their commitment to reducing inequality and poverty levels; and
6) takes this opportunity to call on all spheres of government, stakeholders and role-players to embark on similar initiatives.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.