State of the Environment Reports

Mogale state of the environment report

The local municipality of Mogale City recently released its state of environment report. In compiling the state of environment report, the municipality joins other cities in South Africa who have also completed state of environment reports and have therefore responded to Agenda 21, which calls for improved environmental information for decision making.

The printing of the report was supported by the Department of Environmental Affairs and the Norwegian Research and Development Agency (NORAD). The document is available on-line in PDF format. Please follow the links below.

Table of contents

Foreword	125 Kb
Executive summary	197 Kb
List of tables, figures and maps	106 Kb
About this report	150 Kb
Background to the Mogale City local municipality	197 Kb
Forces driving environmental change in Mogale City	200 KB
Section 1: The natural environment
Theme: Air quality	183 Kb
Theme: Water	299 Kb
Theme: Habitat and biodiversity	232 Kb
Theme: Geomorphology	158 Kb
Section 2: The built environment
Theme: Land use	667 Kb
Theme: Heritage	182 Kb
Theme: Infrastructure	776 Kb
Section 3: The socio-economic environment
Theme: Local economy	474 Kb
Theme: Health	302 Kb
Theme: Education	157 Kb
Theme: Safety and security	295 Kb
Theme: Governance	209 Kb
Theme: Tourism	160 Kb
Section 4: Recommendations	223 Kb
Glossary of terms	108 Kb
Reference list	154 Kb
Maps
Orientation Relief Population Population density Annual rainfall Average Temperature Rivers and quaternary catchments Geohydrology Boreholes Habitat types Vegetation Biodiversity Geology Soils Erosion hazard Erodibility Development suitability Land cover Agricultural potential Grazing potential Protected areas Heritage farms Sources of pollution Transport infrastructure Sewerage lines Powerlines and gaslines Water infrastructure Hospitals and clinics Schools Tourism

Contact details:
Ms Emmarie Brehens lizettedp@lekoa.co.za
Mogale City Local Municipality
PO Box 94
Krugersdorp
1740