Case study 2 Rural upliftment project fails A vegetable-growing project aimed at providing food and jobs for one of the poorest areas in the North West has failed. A few years ago, the Tosca project was one of six vegetable tunnel enterprises on which the Dr Ruth Mompati Municipality spent R3m. The money was provided for start-up opportunities the aim being that the recipients would generate a profit, maintain the project and save a portion of the profits to reinvest and do the necessary repairs. After a storm destroyed the tunnels three years ago, there was no money available for repairs. Local residents argued that part of the problem was a lack of mentorship, supervision and expertise. (Adapted from Sapa, 2012) 1. Do you agree with the local residents that part of the problem was a lack of mentorship, supervision and expertise? Justify your response............(3) 2. What advice can you give in the future sustainability of projects of this nature?...........(3) 3. What can you conclude from these two mini case studies?..........(2) 4. In your opinion, what are the major challenges facing public sector projects in South Africa?.......(4) 5. Explain the purpose of your division at your department to a person who has never heard of your entity before........(3) 6. Explain how your division manages the work that they do, using a flow diagram.....(6)