CONTEXT OF DEVELOPMENT OF PORT OF ENTRIES • The strategic management of Border Environment remains with BCOCC • It is acknowledged that in 2007 SARS assumed the leadership of BCOCC • The development of commercial port of entries ie; Lebombo, Skilpadhek, Vioolsdrift, Golela were prioritised for acceleration to meet the objectives of 2010 World Cup • The Vioolsdrift, Golela, are fully completed with Lebombo partially completed (phase 1) and Skilpadhek to be fully completed by end of 2012

BACKGROUND OF LEBOMBO The project to redevelop Lebombo was initiated to develop a One Stop Port of Entry Facility to be shared by both South Africa & Mozambique. The scheme or master plan received concurrence as the preferred model by BCOCC, led by SARS on the advise of the International Consultants under SARS. The structure was designed to be positioned on the border line of the two countries based on multi-level floors to cater for passenger cars, pedestrians and buses. The freight path was to cut across the high slope to lead to the Freight Clearing Facility on the Mozambican side These main features formed the original scope of work for the One Stop Border Post. DPW as the infrastructure Department developed the design further to the stage of contract documentation and costing.

LEBOMBO PORT OF ENTRY The estimate costs of the structure above including the Freight Path, Freight Facility, Railway Station added to R 1,473,059,160 in 2008. The Department could not receive funding commitment from National Treasury to continue with the One Stop Border Post development. As a result DPW opted to consult all stakeholders to address the need for a freight bypass road, and covert the temporary unit structures into a permanent pedestrian facility – this work was to form part of Phase 1 of the development.

BYPASS ROAD • The Bypass Road development was completed and handed over in April 2010. • The government of Mozambique equally completed their part of the bypass road. • In discussions with BCOCC stakeholders four Inspection Canopies were built to enable inspection of trucks on a routine basis. • These canopies were not fitted with any ablution facilities, and the requirements for ablution became evident when Police used the canopies as permanent stations for searching vehicles. • The development of ablution facilities and supporting infrastructure remains in the scope of the next development phases.

FREIGHT PROCESSING AREA Driveway to Freight Inspection Canopy View of the Freight Processing Building Driveway to Freight Inspection Canopy • The Freight Processing Building supports the bypass road. • Occupation by User Department has been confirmed. • The trucks volume has increased and this further warrants the extension of the parking area which will form part of the next phases of construction.

PEDESTRIAN FACILITY • The building now known as the Pedestrian Facility was originally conceptualised a temporary structure for operations when the Construction of the One Stop Building Facility commenced. • When it was confirmed that the amount required would not be secured, the facility was converted to process pedestrians on the basis of joint operations between SA/Mozambique. • The layout and specification was well work-shopped with Stakeholders and completed as such. • An official request by the Accounting Officer of DHA to reconfigure the internal layout was received by the Department in July 31st 2012. Entrance/ Exit to Mozambique Entrance/ Exit to South Africa Existing Queuing System

PEDESTRIAN FACILITY Elevation of Pedestrian Facility Elevation of Pedestrian Facility Pedestrian Path to Mozambique • The pedestrian facility is currently vacant. • The DHA has confirmed that they would occupy the facility once the alterations are completed to address operational needs of all users. • In consideration of the DPW procurement processes the Project can only be completed in April 2013.

JOB CREATION( YOUTH) • The program was piloted at Lebombo to allow unskilled and unemployed youth to enter the job market by training them in the area of Horticulture and cleaning services • Recruited from Nkomazi Municipality by joint task team consisting of EPWP and Municipality • The program has progressed to stage of forming independent cooperatives from those who showed commitment and discipline during the first 12 months of training and employment • Through EPWP this corporative will have direct contracts as informed by DPW procurement policies • It is envisaged that contract position of Supervisor will be finalised soon

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT - PROJECTS • Requested re-configuration of the Pedestrian Facility will be executed in the next phase – it will include Bullet Proof Glass for SAPS, Ablution Facilities • Upgrade of Perimeter fence and associated civil works • Relocation of Government Vehicle Garage • Extension of Bypass Road and Truck Parking Area including ablution facilities at canopies and dust control mechanisms. • Upgrade of the current Operational Building (emigration building) to process outgoing passenger vehicles. • Conversion of old Ablution Block to immigration building to process incoming passenger vehicles The development of the operational buildings will follow the joint operation needs for both Countries unless informed otherwise by DHA

PROPOSED REFUGEE CENTERS • Total budget allocated for the current financial year is R110m ring-fenced under BCOCC • Only Lebombo Refugee Reception Centre in terms of identification of site has been explored. Beitbridge and Maseru border posts will be our next centres of focus. • We are awaiting approval from Inkomazi Municipality and Provincial Dept of Economic Development and Tourism purchase/lease/swop of existing Tourism land and building in Komatipoort. • R30 million has been budgeted for no 2 above

TRAFFIC GROWTH • There is evidence of increased movement of heavy trucks into Mozambique transporting goods from the north of Limpopo in addition to traffic from Gauteng • It further warrants the expansion of parking space for trucks at Lebombo • It further motivates needs to address the challenges of dust at the truck processing area

To provide : Status of Construction of Skilpadhek Border Post And Delays of the Project SKILPADHEK PORT OF ENTRY

CONTEXT OF DEVELOPMENT • The Skilpadhek development was informed by potential growth of freight traffic connecting South Africa to SADC through Botswana • It was conceptualised as a two stop port of entry • The old buildings are within the development path of the traffic circle and will be demolished once relocation to new operational building has being completed • Because of its remoteness the development of residential area remains necessary, though a challenge of securing land for government use remains. • Process to acquire land from the local Tribal Authority is underway

PROJECT STRUCTURE • The development of Skilpadhek was through three major contracts being; • The Civil Contract now complete, • The Housing Complex, • Main Border Operation Contract, which is currently 89% complete • Pedestrian Control Building = 98% Complete • Toilet North = 95% Complete • Pedestrian Walkway East = 98 % Complete • Pedestrian walkway: West = 60% Complete • Gate Control East = 78% Complete • Gate Control West = 70% Complete • Light Vehicle & Bus Buildings = 100% Complete • Operational Building = 100% Complete • Official Vehicles Parking = 100% Complete • Construction of new roads = 92% Complete

CIVIL CONTRACT The contract covers the Bulk Water Supply & Sewer Works. Overall project status is 100% complete, practical completion was taken in 2010 • Construct Bulk Water Main and bore holes = 100% • Sewer Pump Station and Line = 100% • Reservoir (Rehabilitation Work) = 100% • Sewer & Sewer Line manholes = 100% • Sewer Treatment Works = 100%

THE FOLLOWING IMPACTED ON THE PROJECT • The civil infrastructure for Operational Area was delayed by acquisition of a tavern and a motel which were private businesses. The tavern and the motel were eventually acquired and demolished to make way for development • Relocation of Electrical (by Eskom) and Telecommunications infrastructure (by Telkom) in the area earmarked for development. The process of acquiring these private businesses was completed 12 months after site was handed over to the contractor for construction. • Non performance of nominated sub-contractors, which were later replaced • Negligence by appointed consultants failing to identify the existence of the mine led to a cancellation of the Residential Contract, the matter remain the subject of investigation by SIU

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