NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
QUESTION FOR WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION NO.: 2134
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 19 AUGUST 2011
Mr X Mabasa (ANC) to ask the Minister of Economic Development:
Whether, with reference to the limited support given by the Government to
township industries like Emdeni Industrial Park and Orlando East Industrial
Park, his department intends taking any steps to ensure that township
industry is supported by the Government; if not, why not; if so, what
steps? NW2414E
REPLY
I have reviewed a brief report on the state of the Emndeni and Orlando West
Industrial Parks. It is clear that these facilities are not properly
maintained and managed. Township industrial activities need to be
stimulated on scale as part of the effort to improve sustainable
livelihoods and encourage new start-up companies.
I have therefore requested a full report on the support that should be
provided to township industrial infrastructure. The report is expected by
November 2011 and I will supplement this reply as soon as the commissioned
work has been completed.