About Local Economic Development (LED)
Meet the Director of Local Economic Development (LED)

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Name:

Riana Meiring

Position:

Director: Local Economic Development

Contact Information:

Tel.: 046 603 6116
Fax.: 046 636 2464
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 
Mission Statement
Makana Municipality is committed to co-ordinate all resources of Government, Business, Civil Society and Community towards the development of the local economy.
 
Geographic Outlook of the Makana Municipal Area
The following areas comprise the geographical area of the Makana Municipality:

  • Grahamstown    (Capital City)
  • Alicedale
  • Riebeeck East
  • Salem
  • Fort Brown
  • Manley Flats
  • Seven Fountains
  • Sidbury

Makana Geographical Environment is a mix of rural, peri-urban and urban.

 
Key Pillars for Economic Growth and Development
  • AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
  • TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
  • TRADE AND INVESTMENT – MINING AND MANUFACTURING
  • HUMAN RESOURCES AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
  • SMALL MEDIUM AND MICRO ENTERPRISES (SMME) DEVELOPMENT
  • INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) DEVELOPMENT
 
Documents
All documents relevant to the LED directorate can be found here.
 


Contact Information

City Hall, High Str, Grahamstown, 6139
PO Box 176 Grahamstown, 6140
Tel: +27 (0) 46 603 6111
Fax: +27 (0) 46 622 9488