The top strategic risks, in no particular order, are:
In-migration, population growth and land invasion
Ageing infrastructure
Lack of capacity in respect of infrastructure
Expansion in waste, pollution, road congestion and increasing pressure on existing infrastructure
Failed state (external risk)
Global warming (external risk)
Community safety and compliance with laws and regulations
Potential developers not investing in Swartland
Inadequate IT management and IT systems, business continuity and disaster recovery processes
Insufficient access to water resources
Unsafe and unhealthy working conditions and environment
Capacity limitations to increase electricity supply (Yzerfontein)
Imbalance between the three pillars of sustainable development i.e. environment, economy and people.