Molteno Community

Ward 28 & 29

Ward 28 and 29 comprises of the following areas: Molteno CBD, Duinnekruin, Langgewag, Airstrip,
Nkululeko Location, Nceduluntu Location, Phumlani Location, Phelandaba Location, Nomonde
Location, and surrounding Farms.
Background
This is a comprehensive draft review of the current state of socio-economic development in
Molteno, as well as an assessment of the community's current assets, resources, and needs. The
purpose of this scoping exercise is to identify key areas where interventions could be made to
support and enhance socio-economic development in the community.

This draft includes the current economic indicators such as employment rates, income levels, and
access to basic services, as well as assessing the local business landscape, infrastructure, and skills
development programs. Other factors that have been taken into consideration include
demographics, social challenges facing the community, and any existing community initiatives and
partnerships that are leveraged to drive development.

Ultimately, the goal of this scoping exercise in Molteno is to identify the most pressing areas of
need, as well as potential opportunities and partnerships that could be utilized to bring about
positive change and economic growth for the community.

Location and description

District Municipality Town Geography Spartial Town
Chris Hani District Enoch Mgijima Molteno Inkwanca Local Municipality is situated 60km
Municipality Local municipality north-west of Queenstown and lies within the
Chris Hani District Municipality in the eastern
part of the Eastern Cape Province.
Molteno is the administrative seat. Inkwanca
Local Municipality was disestablished and
merged with Tsolwana Local Municipality and
Lukhanji Local Municipality to establish Enoch
Mgijima Local Municipality on 3 August 2016.

Socio-Economic Analysis

Distribution provides useful indicators for levels of economic development. Projects and companies such as
RCL foods, the CWP, EPWP have contributed to alleviating poverty and employment creation. BRIMA
Construction (which constructed the newly established Airstrip location), SANRAL employment opportunities,
Dorper wind farm through their socio-economic development projects and enterprise development
opportunities, to name a few, vastly assisted in poverty alleviation as more opportunities were brought
forward including DBE Education Assistants, the unemployment fund school support ambassadors from small
project foundation.

These in turn, left the community members with skills and NQF accreditation certifications that will be of
great assistance in people’s future employment.

However, many people remain in poverty, with an estimation of 29% of people under the destitute and 20%
under the indigent register. A larger number of both the ward`s population depends on social grants with the
SRD dominating in numbers.

Table 2.2.2 Social Grants (2023 Figures)- ward 28 & 29

Grant type Grant value pm

Grant in aid R 500
Old age grant R 2090
Disability grants R 2090
Forster care R 1130
Srd R 350
Child support R 510
Care dependency R 2090

DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYISIS
Area

 11.50 km (squared) in Ward 29

 6.90 km squared in ward 28.
Population

 11,553 (1,004.28 per km squared) –CENSUS 2011

 5,932 - since CENSUS 2011

Households

 1,967 (266.61 per km squared)

Racial Makeup Ethnicity Percentage

1. Black 92.1%
2. Coloured 10.2%
3. Indian/Asian 0.1%
4. White 7.3%
5. Other 0.4%
Racial Makeup Ethnicity
Languages Spoken.

 Most spoken languages in the area

 The most widely spoken language being isiXhosa. Majority of persons aged one year and
older reported that they speak isiXhosa at home, followed by Afrikaans.

Living Conditions

 Molteno Average number of households: 1953

Household size
 Molteno Average household size: 4,1
 Households’ access to modern amenities (housing, water, sanitation, fuel, etc.)
 Number of households with access to safe and clean drinking water: 80%
 Households with access to toilet facilities: 95%
 Households with access to electricity: 80%
 Households with access to the internet: 5%

Housing: What kind of houses do people live in? Please note the different types of housing in the
different parts of the community and the problems associated with each.

Area in the Type of housing Problems experienced by community members with regards to each
community dwelling type
Molteno Formal dwelling Issues around landownership and registration of title.
Traditional Issues around indigent families overcrowded in small RDP households
dwelling
Informal dwelling Housing regulations also fail to make provision for adequate land for
making food gardens that these poor households need.
for survival

Other Shortage of water due to lack infrastructure

Lack of employment
Lack of shopping centres
Lack of essential social service offices like Home Affairs and Sassa
offices.

Water: Where do households get water? Please indicate all the different ways through which
community members’ access water, in the various parts of the community in the table below.

Area in the community Water Source Problems experienced by community members in

accessing water
Molteno Borehole The water works that treats and recharges the
borehole requires an upgrade and more storage
reservoirs are required, the borehole supplies town
and parts of the old location for 12 hours only.
Rain-water tank in Contaminated drinking water has pumps problems
yard such as burst bladder which causes water pumps short
Piped water inside the cycling and lose flow that results bacteria thriving all
dwelling/house over the tanks.

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 Piped water inside Backwashed water is not measured and has existing
yard leaks that require fixing
Neighbour’s tap Leaks volumes causes conflict after some time due to
irresponsibility
Public/communal tap Communal taps are no longer functional due to
vandalism and theft
Flowing Water treatment works is required in this area
water/stream/river -
Other

Toilets: What kinds of toilets do people generally / mostly use in the area? Please indicate all the
different types in the different parts of the community and the problems associated with each in the
Table below.

Area in the community Toilet Type Problems experienced by community

members
Molteno In the dwelling/house Blockage due to shortage of water, poor
facility and old drainage system and
results health risk
In the yard Issues around not being able to
accommodate disable people and
children
Outside the yard Vandalism and issues around
maintenance

Fuel: What type of energy carrier/source do most people use for cooking, lighting, and heating? (e.g.,
wood, electricity, paraffin, gas, coal, dung, etc.). Please list the problems associated with each.

Area Fuel/Energy Source Purpose (e.g., Problems associated with the

cooking, lighting, fuel source (e.g., price, reliable
heating, etc.) access, health hazards, etc.)
Molteno Electricity Cooking and Almost a quarter of the
lighting community has no access to clean
cooking facilities, no electricity or
solar system due informal
dwelling without authorisation
Other energy sources Cooking and Affordability remains a critical
lighting barrier scaling up the solutions of
the poor, even though they can
afford candles and paraffin but
doing it often becomes
expensive.

Transport: What form of public transport do most people use and what are the problems associated
with each type? (Please also consider the different types of problems that men and women may
experience).

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Area Types/Form of public transport Problems experienced by community
available members (e.g., un-serviced, old, poor-quality
vehicles, long wait for transport, vehicles are
few and far in between, long queues for
commuters, etc.)

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Molteno Taxi Insufficient supply of taxi related
infrastructure
Buses Poor road maintenance and Inherited
backlogs
Bakkies Damage of crops transported via gravel roads
Minibuses High traffic volumes during heavy rains
Walking is a major mode of Pedestrians face many problems due to the
transport in Molteno. limited availability of pedestrian facilities e.g.,
pavements, pedestrian crossings and hawker
stalls which block pavements and hamper
pedestrian flow.
Non-availability of traffic lights

Facilities in the Community

How many of the following facilities are in the community and what are the main problems
associated with each?

Facilities Number Problem associated with each

ECD Centres 10 ECD Centres have issues around spaces (infrastructure
development), lack of educational support facilities.
Primary Schools 5 Infrastructure Maintenance, shortage of teaching and study
material. Illegal enrolment of learners with no birth certificates
High Schools 2 Infrastructure Maintenance, issues around security, gangsterism
failure rate
Sports Field 1 Issues around security, vandalism, and theft
Clinics 2 Facility maintenance, equipment, and technological improvements
Community Halls 1 Vandalism and facility maintenance
Public Library 1 lack of space, ineffective staff, and improper management.
Without a proper system in place, portrays quite haphazard
picture to the readers.

Health & Social Welfare

What are the most common health problems for the different target groups in the community?

Target group Health problems Target group Health problems

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Girls under 16 Child mortality caused by Boys under 16 Diarrhoea, pneumonia
diarrhoea, pneumonia and and
malnutrition in children malnutrition
under the age of 5 years
Women up to 64 Maternal mortality, TB, HIV Men up to 64 TB, HIV
Women over 65 Ischemic Stroke, High blood Men over 65 TB, High blood pressure,
pressure Cancer

What are the most common family problems in the area?

 Orphanhood _ number of children in Molteno who 18 years were and less who either lost
one parent or both are particularly vulnerable in the absence of family support structure.
 Poor access to basic services such as water, electricity, sewerage, and sanitation.
 High dependency ratios show greater strain on the working age population who will have to
allocate resources to support those younger or older than themselves.
 Low household income
 51 % of household in Molteno can be deemed as indigent with gross monthly incomes of
less than R3500.

Is there a high incidence of crime and violence in the area?

Yes: ___X______ No: ______

If so, what type of crime and violence are common in the area?

 Rape, Gangsterism, Domestic Violence and theft

 51.6% of community members within the Chris Hani District reported that they feel very unsafe
when are walking alone in the dark.

Access to Services and Other Related Issues:

How far are the various services from the area(s) where most people live in the community? Please
indicate responses on the following table.

Service Area Distance in List any problems associated with

kilometres accessing this service
Police station Town 1.9 km Lack of transportation police officers
sharing one Van to serve the whole
community,
Clinic Location 1 km Shortage of stuff, Volunteers
complain about support and
employment opportunities, issues
around the facility not accessible
enough to accommodate people
with disability. Facility Only
accessible for 8 hours a day.
Hospital Town 1.4 km Facility Maintance and issues
around transportation Molteno
sharing one ambulance with
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 Sterkstroom
Fire Station/Brigade Town 2.8 km This facility is only accessible for 8
hours a day, no standby roaster
working during the night, where
most fires take place.
Magistrate’s Court Town 2 km Issues around the community
lacking information on how to
access the justice services due to
language barriers
Pension/Grant Pay Town 2.5 km Issues around the community hall
point lacking the basic equipment to
support the Pay point system.
Facilities to support pensioners and
people with disability
Shops Town 2.1 km Issues around the local shops selling
overpriced goods, shops selling
expired goods due to lack of
competitors and quality
supermarkets.
Other

How many people (numbers and percentages) have access to free basic water and electricity?

 Number of households with Enoch Mgijima with access to free basic water: 59804
 Number of households with access to basic electricity: 58957

How many people have access to Free Basic Alternative Energy (FBAE) in the area?

 78% of indigent household of Molteno have access to (FBAE)

How do people access FBAE in the area?

 Through registering with the Municipality as an indigent household with a gross income of
less than R5000 monthly.

What is the indigent policy of the municipality and how does one become a beneficiary?

 The purpose of the policy is to create a guideline for the Chris Hani district municipality to
ensure that poor households can access basic municipal services relating to potable water in
a sustainable manner within the financial and administrative capacity of the municipality.

Factors that are considered for households to qualify as beneficiaries are:

 The poverty threshold

 Unemployment
 The applicant must reside within the Chris Hani District.
 The applicant must be in possession of a valid South African identity documents and a
marriage certificate if married.

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  The combined or joint gross income of all occupants or dependants in a single household
which receives an indigent grant from the Municipality does not exceed two times the
government social grant (old age pension)
 The applicant must be the property owner or occupier who receives municipal services and
is registered as an account holder on the Municipality’s financial system.

Where can you get support for small business development?

 Proposals for SME support can be submitted to the nearest Dorper wind farm office, Local
Municipal offices (LED Units) as well as the Integrated Planning and Economic Development
(IPED) offices of CHDM.

What is the key infrastructure related problems in informal settlements?

 Lack of refuse removal by the local authority

 No access basic and safe electricity
 Lack of access to clean drinking water
 Sustainable infrastructure development

Economy

Main Economic Sectors:

Please provide an economic description of the community. What are the main economic sectors and
activities in the area? The table below can be used to respond to this question.

Formal Sector
Sector Share National Sector (%) Share Provincial Sector (%)
Agriculture 1.2
Mining 0.0
Manufacturing 0.35
Electricity 0.41
Construction 1.18
Community Services 1.7
Transport 0.8
Finance 0.8
Trade 1.5

Informal Sector Activities

What kind of informal-sector activities are common in Molteno?

Please indicate your responses using X in the appropriate column/row in the table below.
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Informal Sector Activity Is this activity common in the community?
Indicate your response using X
Food sales X
Goods sales (such as clothing) X
Manufacturing or building X
Services (such as hairstyling or sewing) X
Subsistence Farming X
Other (please specify)

Employment

What is the percentage of young people that are employed in the area?

 Unemployment rate for the period 2020/2022: 31%

 69% of the Enoch Mgijima employed population has formal employment.
 And 31% has informal employment.

Distances travelled to and from work.

In general, how far away do most community members live from their places of employment/from
the closest town/economic hub?

Distance travelled Please indicate response with X

0 – 10 km X
11 – 20 km
21 – 30 km
Over 30 km

What are the main income sources in the area?

Income Source Please indicate the most common income

source(s) in the community using X
Formal employment income X
Informal employment income X
Social Grants X
Stipends
Remittances

Are there any other sources of income in the area?

Yes: ______ No: _X____

Risks/opportunity matrix

Community Nature of Risk Nature of Level of Risk Level of

Need Opportunity (High, Medium, Opportunity

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 Low) (High, Medium,
Low)
Address the high The high The IPP/Seller High Medium
incidence of incidence of can partner with
HIV/AIDS in the HIV/AIDS could a local NGO to
community constitute a risk deliver HIV/AIDS
to the workforce awareness
of the IPP and campaigns,
the community prevention, and
that it is treatment
supporting, programmes
affecting
productivity and
wellbeing in the
community
High rate of High expectation Early phase and High High
unemployment for jobs, continuous
or lack of jobs in combined with investment in
the community low levels of skills training and
education and entrepreneurship
skills within the programmes
local community could increase
could fuel the income-
frustration and earning
anti-IPP prospects of local
sentiment community
members
Address lack of The lack of Engagement and High High
safe and effective meaningful support of local
after school and activity has led to partners that
co-curricular youngsters offer co-
programmes for engaging in curricular
children in the deviant activity – programmes
community security risk
Learners are Restrains future Engagement of High Low
testing below skills and career service providers
grade average options – future to assist in
income learner
constraints, remediation
trapped in
poverty

Community Asset Matrix

In developing the community asset matrix, we consider both local and global asset classes that could
support community-based initiatives.

In exploring and identifying a community’s local assets, we look at the following categories:

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 Physical/natural Assets Economic Assets Institutional Assets Associations IndividualsS

Ecology Economic Linkages Education Cultural Groups Skills

Climate Opportunities Health Women's Groups Knowledge and Experience
Geology Business Chambers Safety and Security Prayer Groups Artists
Water Taxi Associations Religious and Faith-based Senior Citizens Groups Students
Land Individual Businesses Organisations Social Clubs Social grant recipients
Parks and gardens Economic Players Historical Sites, Sports Clubs Entreprenuers
Monuments, Libraries, Activists
Museums
Social Servies
Socio-Economic
Development Services

Preliminary research into the local asset-base of the community yielded results in the following
areas:

 Physical/Natural Assets
 Economic Assets
 Institutional Assets

Additional fieldwork is required to fully populate the community asset-matrix – however, provisional
findings are included in the tables below.

Physical/Natural Asset Matrix

Asset Sub-Category Finding Comment

Mainstay of dairy, beef, and wool production in

Grassland Biome
South Africa
Ecological
Ideal for grazing sheep and goats; cultivation of
Nama Karoo Biome
aloe, agave, and other succulent/ desert plants

Warm summers and chilly, dry winters, occasional

snowfalls. Ideal for food cultivation in protective
tunnels/greenhouses, plants with low water
needs, bioenergy feedstock.
Subtropical Highland
Climate Local weather conditions and pressure-system
Climate
trends indicate that the area is ideally positioned
(globally) for astronomical and radio-telescopic
planetary and star-system research – with
astronomical tourism spin-offs

Geology Stormberg Series of The existence of sandstone, quartzite, granite

Karoo Geological infers that there is potential for quarrying and
System beneficiation of sandstone and granite products
(sheets, cladding, et al)

Potential for (methane) gas exploration within coal

seams - due to prehistoric topography of the
region
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 Potential for further archaeological exploration –
prehistoric (dinosaur) footprints and fossils have
been found close to surface

Meteorological site, rock-art formations and rock-

paintings found in the vicinity – potential for
expansion of tourism in the area

Accessible ground water as water-table likely to be

(relatively) close to surface

Ground water is likely to be mineralised, due to

the natural topography and geology of the area.
Water Catchment
Water
Area Coal and methane deposits are likely to result in
the heating of ground-water – hot springs have
been discovered in neighbouring areas. As such,
there is reason to believe that they exist within the
areas as well.

Economic Asset Matrix

Asset Sub-
Finding Comment
Category

Significant maritime industry (3 ports) infer

Maritime Linkages
requirement for skills in the maritime sectors

Large OEM, 1st and 2nd tier supplier base infers

Automotive Linkages requirement for skills in automotive, technical,
and engineering fields

Green-Energy Linkages Growth of renewable energy industry infers

Economic Linkages requirement for skills in technical and
and Opportunities IPP- Dorper windfarm
engineering fields, with specialisation in
renewable energy

Opportunities available for:

East London IDZ
- internships
- job seekers
Coega IDZ - disability training
- strategic partnerships

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 Financial Institutions:
FNB (ATM) Opportunities for partnership vis Bank's Access
Std Bank (ATM) to Finance and Consumer Education initiatives
Nedbank (ATM)

Supermarkets: 2 primary supermarkets and a number of spaza

Cash n Carry shops servicing the communities - opportunities
Savemor for additional food-sellers

Industry: Job creation and Inferred skills in food

FoodCorp- RCL production and hygiene present in communities.

Connectivity:

Mobile Service Providers 7.5% - 10% connectivity penetration reported by

(MTN, Vodacom, service providers who have coverage in the area
Telkom)
Local Economic 10 Agri-preneurs
Players and
Opportunities 10 ECD Capacity building

20 Greencard Solar PV installers

5 Enterprise Development bootcamp

Dorper Wind farm LED
Initiative: Enterprise 13 SMMEs Capacity Building
Development ED quick Win applications (funding)
Beneficiaries
Caterers

Waste management and recycling business

Internet Café and IT hardware supplier

Among others

Local Government job creation initiative

Community Works
intended to address waste management
Programme
challenges in the communities

Institutional Asset Matrix

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Asset Sub-
Finding
Category Comment

Molteno:

Nomzamo

Siyaqaqamba

Sizimisele

Little angel
Early Childhood
Inkwanca
Development
Teddy land

Sinovuyo

Lilitha

Lathitha

Education Sophakama

Molteno:

Nomonde Primary

Nolitha Primary

Primary Schools Edelweiss Primary

Nceba Primary

Molteno Primary

Kingdom College

Molteno:
Secondary
Molteno High
Schools
Joe Slovo Freedom High School

Molteno:

Nomonde Clinic
Clinics
Nceduluntu Clinic

Health Town Clinic

Molteno:
Hospitals
Molteno Hospital

Private Practice Molteno:

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 Doctor Zaula

Molteno Police Station (SAPS)

Police MAGMA (Private)

Safety and
Qina Mhlali (Community Patrollers)
Security
Molteno Fire Station (Public)
Fire Response
Working on Fire (Private Fire Response)

Methodist Church

Church of God and Saints of Christ

Dutch Reformed Church

African Native Mission Church

Churches NG Kerk

Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

Religious
Groups and Charismatic Church (CCCIC)
Faith-based Saint Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Church
Organisations
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

SA Council of Churches

Care Ministries (NPO)

Faith Based
Masangane (NPO)
Organisations
New Life Ministries Outreach

ISHKON (Krishna Consciousness) Outreach

Historical Molteno Museum

Museums
Sites,
Monuments,
Libraries and Molteno Library
Libraries
Museums

Socio – NGOs Beyond Zero NPC

Economic
Eastern Cape Health Crisis Action Coalition
Development
Services Molteno Community Development and Legal Advice Centre
(MCDLAC)

Chris Hani Cooperative Development Centre

Khululeka

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 Smart Start

Eastern Cape NGO Coalition

Masimanyane

Breath of Life

Siyakholwa

Lunch Box Fund

Ntshwati Consulting

Siyakhula Trust

Nal’ Ibali

Community Trust Molteno and Sterkstroom Community Trust

Notes:

The extent of institutional assets available in and around the target community is surprising.

There is a good ratio of schools to school-going population – although the schools are inadequately
resourced, and the educators are not 100% capacitated. There have been numerous controversies
around maladministration within the provincial department of education structures in the Eastern
Cape, particularly considering the COVID19 crisis and the “back-to-school” readiness initiatives – it
would thus be imperative for us to understand the current dynamic in these institutions.

There are several reputable tertiary institutions in the province – we have investigated opportunities
for collaboration with these institutions, particularly in terms of career guidance outreach and their
recruitment activities.

There is a strong faith-based presence in the communities – suggesting that community engagement
via church structures might provide credible access to the communities.

The Early Childhood Development ecosystem seems to be strong – it is understood that Dorper wind
farm has invested in strengthening this ecosystem in the past and continues to do currently DMF’s
will thus be focused on maintaining the gains and ensuring sustainability.

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Molteno Stakeholder Map

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Stakeholder Map (Continued)

STAKEHOLDER POWER/ KEY INTEREST & COMMUNICATION FREQUENCY

INTEREST ISSUES VEHICLE

Mayor Very high Promoting Email and Frequency

1. Hon Papiyane Partnership telephonic calls
with all
Stakeholders

Ward Councilors Very high to convene and WhatsApp group, Monthly

1. Ms. Makhasi preside to all emails, and
2. Mr Yekani community telephonic calls
engagements
and
partnerships
3. Local Public Schools Very high To build a close- WhatsApp group, Monthly
1. Nomonde Primary Knit with the emails, and
2. Nceba Primary community. telephonic calls.
3. Edelweiss Primary
4. Nolitha Primary
5. Joe Slovo Freedom High
6. Molteno High
high Holistic WhatsApp group, Monthly
4.Early Childhood Development development of emails, and
1. Nomzamo Educare children telephonic calls
2. Little Angels through
3. Sinovuyo Educare provision of
4. Siyaqaqamba Educare essential
5. Masikhanye day Care services.
6. Lathitha day Care
7. Teddy lands Pre school
8. Sizimisele Educare
Centre
9. Inkwanca Day Care
10. Sophakama Special Day
Care

5. Local Health department Medium Reducing Monthly

1. Molteno Hospitals high inequality WhatsApp group,
2. Sterkstroom Hospital among Emails, and
3. Nomonde Clinic residents telephonic calls.
4. Nceduluntu Clinic (health gaps
caused by
differences in
race and
ethnicity,
location, social

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Medium Prevent Quarterly
6.Local SAPS high anything that Emails and
1. Molteno Police Station may threaten telephonic calls
2. MAGMA Security the safety and
security of the
community

To address Monthly
7. Local Departments High critical Emails and
1. Molteno DSD Office community telephonic calls
challenges of
poverty,
unemployment,
and inequality –
social
protection and
welfare.
8. Local Associations Interested in Emails and
accessing the telephonic calls monthly
1. Molteno Business High right to
Forum participate in
2. Farmers Associations decisions that
3. Molteno Taxi affect their
Association lives, a right to
4. Molteno Football information and
Association transparency
5. Molteno Ministers
Fraternal

9.Local NGOs High To take up and WhatsApp groups, Monthly

1. Injongo Yesizwe execute various Emails, and
Domestic Non-Violence projects to telephonic calls
2. Inkwanca Home Based promote
Org. welfare of the
3. Siesta Old Aged Home community.
4. Ncedisa Community
Empowerment Centre
5. Ekuphumleni Old Aged
home
6. Molteno Soup Kitchen
7. Create Blessings Pot
8. Elshadai NPO

Conclusion

Social Needs:

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  Lack of access to Early Childhood Development (ECD) facilities: Many children in Molteno do
not have access to ECD facilities, which is affecting their overall growth and development.

 Community health and nutrition: Malnutrition and poor health amongst children can arise
due to limited access to nutritious food and basic healthcare services. This can lead to
adverse effects on overall development.

 Social support networks: Due to high poverty levels and low socio-economic status within
the community, some families may lack the necessary support networks and resources that
are crucial in formative years.

 Unemployment: Molteno has relatively high rates of unemployment, which can negatively
impact household incomes and affect the ability of families to provide optimal care for early
childhood development.

Economic Needs:

 Limited access to resources: Resources such as basic health services, nutrition, and ECD
facilities are scarce, affecting the overall economic development of the community.
 Limited job opportunities: Limited job opportunities in areas close to Molteno results in
community members having to travel long distances to find work, increasing transportation-
related costs and loss of time set aside for child development due to long travelling times.
 Insufficient infrastructures: The underdevelopment of infrastructure in Molteno such as
road, water and electricity systems can result in the stifling of economic development,
affecting households’ abilities to access necessary resources and transport children to ECD
facilities.
 Lack of meaningful community development initiatives increases challenges of sustainable
development in Molteno.
 Based on the needs analysis conducted, some of the possible solutions to address the
challenges of early childhood development and boost economic growth in Molteno may
include:
 Focused ECD initiatives: Increasing access to ECD facilities and promoting their expansion
within Molteno would be beneficial in nurturing early childhood development. This can be
achieved through the provision of funding for the construction of new facilities or enhancing
the existing facilities.

 Community development programs: Community development programs that aim to provide

nutrition and healthcare services can address the welfare and social needs of the
community.
 Infrastructure development: Providing infrastructure such as water, road, and electricity will
help foster the ease of access to ECD centers and other resources, fostering economic
growth.

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  Economic development initiatives: Development initiatives focused on stimulating economic
growth and job creation may be introduced, such as establishing small business hubs and
vocational training opportunities that include stipends and funding to stimulate participants.

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