Middelburg — The Doornkop Communal Property Association (CPA) has embarked on an ambitious project aimed at profiling residents and establishing tenure arrangements. The initiative aims to clarify land rights, enhance service delivery and foster better development planning.
Set to kick off early next year and span three months, with approximately 10,000 households expected to be profiled.
Doornkop is a semi-rural area that is currently not serviced by the Steve Tshwete municipality.
In an interview with this publication, CPA Secretary Lorraine Motsepe shared that the project is a direct response to the persistent challenges of inadequate service delivery, insufficient infrastructure development, and overall socio-economic support from the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality (STLM). “Despite numerous engagements with municipal authorities, Doornkop remains severely underdeveloped, with residents facing daily challenges related to roads, sanitation, housing and access to essential services,” she said.
The Doornkop CPA is a land reform organisation registered in June 1998 to manage and protect communal land on behalf of beneficiaries. Their goal is to ensure fair land access, transparent administration, and development that benefits all households.
Motsepe elaborated that the profiling initiative would record and organise information on households, land usage and property ownership within the community. She emphasised that the comprehensive database generated will serve as a cornerstone for community-led planning efforts, drawing in investments and cultivating collaborative development partnerships.
“Our community has been patient for far too long,” she said. “This profiling process will equip us with accurate data to effectively advocate for our people, plan development initiatives, and mobilise the resources needed to improve living conditions in Doornkop.”
She explained that a team of trained enumerators and field workers will be chosen from five different sections within the area. These individuals will receive stipends through the designated service provider in collaboration with the CPA.
Motsepe emphasised safety and recognition, stating that all personnel will wear branded name tags and carry official appointment letters issued by the company responsible for the profiling process.
The CPA said it hope to receive logistical support, assistance with verification, and collaboration on future development programs from both government and private partners.
Motsepe wrapped up by stating that once the profiling is completed, they anticipate enhanced planning for essential services such as water, electricity, waste management, and more from the Steve Tshwete Municipality.
