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CHIEF DIRECTORATE: TOURISM PLANNING, POLICY & RESEARCH

Report on Tourism Plans - VTSD

The Department of Tourism was tasked with the development of VTSD Tourism Plans as part of the resolutions of the last VTSD summit in 2016. The Department has since engaged with the report of the summit and further engaged various stakeholders in terms of their tourism needs stemming from areas that were identified as areas with tourism activity potential However, it should be noted that these areas were identified as part of desire and interest , where following this, verification and possible feasibility processes will need to be undertaken to develop concrete and viable plans, work that is still in progress. Given the spatial disperse of these indentified areas as well as similarities in terms of attractions and support, the Department is busy with the development of a nodal approach to VTSD tourism development, where it is envisaged that tourism clusters will be developed to create linkages and packages to tourism experience in various VTSD areas.

The Department has since also developed a draft framework that will guide process and strategic focus of dealing with VTSD Tourism Plans (Attached for easy reference) The following report outlines areas that have so far been identified and engagements held to determine the need and support for the development of tourism supporting facilities, which may not be the sole mandate of the Department of Tourism, but other cluster Departments to stimulate tourism activities. This will have an impact in terms of the scope of work that needs to be done as well as the allocation of resources to kick start the feasible projects for tourism activities

Ishmael Kgokong Chief Director - Tourism Planning, Policy and Research

BOJANALA DISTRICT VTSD TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PLANS

1. KGETLENG-RIVIER LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

VTSD Tourism Development Plans of Kgetleng-Rivier Local Municipality

2. MADIBENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

VTSD Tourism Development Plans of Madibeng Local Municipality

3. MORETELE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

VTSD Tourism Development Plans of Moretele Local Municipality

4. MOSES KOTANE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

VTSD Tourism Development Plans of Moses Kotane Local Municipality

5. RUSTENBURG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

VTSD Tourism Development Plans of Rustenburg Local Municipality

1. KGETLENGRIVIER LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POTENTIAL VTSD TOURISM PROJECTS

VTSD SITE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND THE TYPE OF ASSISTANCE REQUIRED LOCALITY

Derby

The Derby Military Cemetery provides opportunities for Tourism development. The town was named after Lord Derby, British secretary of State, and had its origins as a settlement for destitute people. Towards the end of the Anglo-Boer War the area was the scene for a battle between the Boer forces and a Scottish Calvary Regiment. The graves of the British soldiers who died here may be seen in the Derby's military cemetery.

Upgrading of the town and residential are through

provision of funds for:

Street Lights Paving of internal Roads Allocation of RDP Houses Building of High School

Derby

Koster Dam Koster Dam is a fishing destination. This area is ideal for family holidays and angling. Fish in the dam are Carp, Kurper, Bass, Barbel and lots of yellow fish. Koster Dam offers tents and Caravan sites on the banks of the Dam. The dam also offers ablution facilities. It is managed by the Department of Water and Sanitation.

Upgrading of the area by building accommodation unit and marketing of the events happening there.

Upgrading of the access road Proper fencing security around the area

Koster

Lindleyspoort

Dam

Lindleyspoort Dam is a concrete arch type dam located on the Elands River, near Swartruggens, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1943 and has been renovated in 1968. The main purpose of the dam is to serve for irrigation and its hazard potential has been ranked high .It is managed by the Department of Water and Sanitation.

Upgrading of the access road Construction of Conference Facility Ablution Block

Lindleyspoort

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elands_River

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swartruggens

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_West_Province,_South_Africa

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa

Swartruggens

Dam

The Dam provide for family outings and water-side contemplation. There is enough green grass to the water edge and trees for shade. The Dam has a neat slipway for boats. Enjoy a sundowner after a long day of fishing and relaxing at the Dam. The owner has also built a bar on the premises and stocks everything. The Ablution blocks are very neat and has hot water.

Upgrading of the access road Promotion and marketing of events Construction of sign Boards

Swartruggens

Reagile This is the residential area of Koster Town dominated by poor community due to the high level of unemployment and little income from few job opportunities found around. The area has two Primary Schools and one High Schools which is very much populated and a clinic operating till 19H00 on daily basis and number of Taverns

Paving of internal Roads Upgrading of Sports Ground Upgrading of community Park Promotion of famous Taverns such as

Mabaleng,Downbase, Kwa Maswana and Segarona Centre

Koster

Koster Golf

Course

It is Public owned. 09 Holes golf course opened in 1990. With skaaplaas greens and Kikuyi Fairways .

Access road Conference Centre Ablution Block Construction of Security Fence Promotion of main events

Koster

Garden of

Remembrance

The site was identified as a battle-field for the Anglo-Boer War during the 1899-1902. General Koos de la Rey with approximately 1500 men besieged a British camp on the hills above the Elands River that had 500 troops and three hundred troops from Australia fought there under Colonel Hoare who was also involved in the siege of Mahikeng with same great names like General Smuths, Lord Carrington, Baden Powel and Lord Kitchener. The site is also

Renovation of Ablutions Blocks.

Paving of sides walks

Renovation of Guard and control rooms

Construction of Security Fence around the area

Construction of the Information Centre

Swartruggens

(along the

N4)

been used for the Commemoration Ceremony of the event that took place in Skeerlike (Mazista)by Johan Nil who’s serving a life sentence after killing people there during a racial attack.

Moedwil It was the site of a battle during the Second Boer War where for actions during the battle, William Bees was awarded the Victoria Cross.

Promotion of the site

Development of the area

Construction of a shopping mall

Moedvil

Koster This is a small farming town situated on the watershed between the Orange and Limpopo Rivers in North West Province of South Africa. The town was proclaimed in 1913 and named after Bastiaan Koster, the original farm owner. Koster means "bellringer". The town lies 58 km south-west of Rustenburg and 72 km west-north-west of Magaliesburg. It was founded on the farm Kleinfontein in 1913, and has been administered by a village council since January 1931. Said to have been named either after Dr Herman Jacob Coster (1866-1899), State Attorney of the South African Republic, after its surveyor, or after Bastiaan Hendricus Koster, owner of the farm Kleinfontein. The latter explanation seems most plausible. The Elands River, the Koster River and the Mooi River have their sources near the town.

Budget allocation for the rebranding of the town and to attend to

Maintenance of internal provincial roads

Attraction of Investors

Establishments of Taxi Rank

Establishments of Truckstop

Upgrading of public park

Establishment of Show Ground

Construction of Shopping Mall

. Annual Maize Show

Koster

2. MADIBENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POTENTIAL VTSD TOURISM PROJECTS

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Boer_War

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Boer_War

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Bees

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Cross

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Cross

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Town

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_River

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limpopo_River

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limpopo_River

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_West_Province_(South_Africa)



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rustenburg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magaliesburg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elands_River

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Koster_River&action=edit&redlink=1

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mooi_River_(Vaal)


Mmakau Heritage The Mmakau heritage is the century tswana settlement site situated at the Swartkoppies mountain on the farm Hoekfontein 432 JQ. The Hoekfontein sites cover an area of about 1000 hectors. This is most probably one of oldest and richest late Iron Age sites in the Province. The reconstruction of the site includes historic houses, stone circles, stone walls chief’s fireplace, tswana traditional houses etc.

Renovation of the cultural village.

Capacitate the Trust to be able to manage the site.

Train local youth as site guides

Appoint management company to transfer skill for 3 years.

Bench mark with the archaeological site at Limpopo

The constructions of interpretation Centre and museum were information of the Mmakau Heritage Site unique cultural legacy will be explained and displayed and the process of excavation and reconstruction with exhibition, kiosk Ablution block facilities – VIP toilets 5x2, entrance gate with guard hut, central gathering place, Landscaping, Electricity, Water and reticulation Connections.

The reconstruction of 12 houses using the wood collected from clearing of archaeological site.

Construction of 1km x 6m width Gravel Road to the site and 600m x 5m width Paved Road from the Interpretation Center to the Traditional Village.

Fencing the Archaeological Area ( 6km Diamond mesh, 2m high)

Erection of Signage (7 Standard Signage)

Archaeology and Restoration –Borehole drilling (complete process)

Mmakau

Shakung Wonder

Rock

This stone was originally from one firm in Rosslyn, and it was removed from the firm site due to construction. It was then relocated to Shakung it called the speaking rock, one person is able to communicate to the rock and it responds only to him. The Municipality has fenced the stone.

Develop a braai area and kiddies park near the wonder rock.

Shakung

Peace Tree The peace tree is where the Boers and English people signed a peace treaty, and build a tower with a huge rock, as a token of their agreement. Currently the tree is been destroyed by the community. The Tree is the private property .

Fence and pave around the peace tree with park facilities.

De Wildt

Tlhogokgolo Hill This is an ancestor’s mountain; there was a clay pot that was always on top of the mountain full of water. If you are not clean enough you would not be able to climb the entire mountain. You would climb to a certain extend. This was also a spot where traditional healers came to speak to their ancestors and where shrubs for traditional medicines were picked up. DiKgosi of the village would also go to the mountain to pray for rain.

Park, hiking and hiking trails.

Develop braai area

Bapong

Majakaneng

Trails

The site has the potential to promote the religious and adventure tourism in the area. The feasibility study, the business plan and achitecteral drawing have been completed which where funded by the District Municipality. The request for funding has been submitted to The National Department of Tourism and Department of Environmental Affairs. The Department of Rural, Environment and

The proposed development will be phased but it is suggested that it includes:

The interpretation Centre / explanation of key aspects in the local community i.e. the Tribal Office

Camp site and Ablution block

The development of visitors’ facilities including parking, reception, kiosks and a recreational area (braai area, kiddies park and picnic facilities) and an educational center

Majakaneng

Agriculture Development is also intending to fund. There still a need to coduct an Environmental Impact Assessment because the project falls under protected area, the Magalies Biosphere.

The development of an interpretative trail and an adventure trail with its associated infrastructure (trail markers, tree markers etc.)

The construction of a gravel road to the tourism facility

Connection to Services

The installation of directional tourism signage from the main roads.

Dinaletsana Hill

The hill has eye catching and unique caves, the view shows that those caves were build and decorated during the times when stones were tender, footsteps are still visible. And they were used meeting place for chiefs. The place has a lot of potential and would attract many tourists, and create jobs to near communities.

Develop chalets; a park; hiking trails, braai areas and information centre.

Jericho(Rooi

vaal)

Mapoch Ndbele

Village

Mapoch Ndebele village is an Ndebele based cultural village in klipgat, + - 40 kilometers north of Pretoria. The village is most popular for Ndebele culture. The NW province funded the community in 2001 and built a lodge and a conference Centre. Due to lack of skill and poor management the project collapsed.

Replacement of thatch roof

Security fence

Renovation of the lodge and the conference hall

Paving between lodge and the conference hall

Replacement of ablution block

Capacitated the community to be able to manage the village.

Form the trust

Appoint management company to transfer skill for 3 years

Klipgat

Letlhabile Nature

Reserve

The intended Letlhabile Nature Reserve will be situated at the 4th Portion of farm Nietgedacht 242 JQ. The area extent is ± 482.77 hectares. The farm falls within Ward 12 of the Local Municipality of Madibeng

THE CONSTRUCTION OF FIXED ASSETS: o area electrification o water reticulation o 2.5 m high game fence

ACCOMMODATION:

Letlhabile

PROJECT AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

To develop an eco – tourism and environment management unit that will serve to educate scholars within the Local Municipality of Madibeng.

To develop a game park for both tourism and recreation.

Job creation for the local communities.

Local Economic Development.

o chalets o Safari tents facility for adventurous

people.

CONFERENCE o Target market will be for business

people workshops, team building or strategic planning workshops.

RECREATION o A mini golf area. o Swimming pools o Bore and arrow shooting o Bird watching / aviary o Short game drives

KIOSK o Art, craft work, promotional and

marketing material will be available at the kiosk.

o Minor refreshments will be sold in the kiosk

DAY VISITORS AREA o Braai / Barbeque facilities o Revenue collection spot from the area

gate

GAME AND NATURE CONSERVATION AREA

o A camp with gravel roads for game drives.

o The following animals will be kept: Zebras, Giraffes; the Bucks family, Impala, Nyala, Kudu, Springbok or Blesbucks; warthogs, hares, squirrels.

o Various birds viewing. o Vegetation and environmental

management education (especially for students)

Maboloka

Cultural Village

The village will be situated at Maboloka. The village has four tribes. The Sotho speaking tribe in the North West Province. The Cultural Village will celebrate the cultural traditions of four tribes in Maboloka.

Construction of different cultural huts.

Conference facility

Kiosk

Maboloka

Mmupudung

Resort

The area currently is popular for hill climbing. Develop a braai area and kiddies park.

Capacitate the community to be able to manage the resort

Mmupudung

Om Die Dam

Marathon

The Om Die Dam marathon is an annual event that takes place at Hartebeespoortdam.

Build a relationship with the organizers.

Erection of SMME Stalls.

After event activities

Hartbeespoor

tdam

Cycling Event at

Borakalalo

National Park

The cycling event at Borakalalo National Park is to recognise the eco diverse terrain that has being protected at the venue. The ultimate purpose is to grow number of visitors to the Park and create job opportunities for the adjacent communities. The Objectives are:

To create awareness and exposure of Borakalalo National Park

To create economic spinoff for communities adjacent the Park

To promote Domestic Tourism

Form partnership to market and promote and market the event.

Borakalalo

Nature

Reserve

3. MORETELE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POTENTIAL VTSD TOURISM PROJECTS

VTSD SITE

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

ASSISTANCE REQUIRED

LOCALITY

Dibotswana Battle Site

The site is located along the Makapanstad main road just next to Rantol garage and that is the site where Bakgatla and Bahwaduba fought over the land. Many people died on the scene and the place was stinging hence the word “Dibodu”. They then called it Dibotswana because of the smell.

Fencing of the area

Statue with a plaque that explain what happened

Office and Boardroom where the narrator will explain the events of the day

Ablution facilities and parking area

Makapanstad

Mathibestad Heritage Park

This is a sacred place in which the previous Chiefs of Bahwaduba were buried since the 16th century and that when young boys were going to the initial school were first going through the royal kraal for the blessing from the Chief. During their return from the initiation school they will go to the kraal again before they are released back to the respective homes.

Rebuilding of the kraal

Building of the Chief’s court and the house

Plaque which list all the names of the Chief’s in order of their chieftaincy

Parking area, offices and ablution facilities

Mathibestad

Seutelong River Park

This is suitable cultural and perfect entertainment place which has natural tourism potential. There is a river passing through which people can fish and sailing in the river. Families and the community can host their picnics on the area while watching the wildlife like warthog’s, Impala, Gazelle, Squirrel, Antelope and Hare

Braai facilities

Conference facility

Swimming pools for kids and adults

Fencing

Parking

Ablution facilities

Administration Offices

Seutelong

Diturupa Cultural Festival

This is an annual cultural festival in which different groups compete against each other while entertaining the audience. This is century tradition in which the old and kids participate in the entertainment through their dances.

Sport ground with grant stands

Ablution facilities

Parking

Administration Offices

Makapanstad

4. MOSES KOTANE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POTENTIAL VTSD TOURISM PROJECTS

VTSD Site

Historical background The type of assistance required Locality

Molatedi Dam Tourism Hub

MKLM needs a sustainable and integrated management approach to natural and cultural tourism products to ensure they are managed in the correct manner and attract responsible oriented tourists to the area. Currently, MKLM’s tourism is focused to the south where Sun City and Pilanesberg are located. The rest of MKLM does not have proper active tourism products and demand. Thereby utilizing the Molatedi Dam as a natural tourism potential resource can create some form of tourism node that attracts tourism demand up north of MKLM. This creates the opportunity to spread the impact of tourism in MKLM. There are no established tourism activities at the dam. It was mention that there are people that fish there, the dam also contains wildlife, like hippos and nearby around Molatedi village there is Ramoriana Place, Therapist-, Tlhaapetsana mountain and the Sebele farm. Therefore the potential to develop accommodation, attractions and activities in the area is high. The purpose of developing the Molatedi Dam into a tourism hub is to "pull" tourism through the MKLM area from Sun City/Pilanesberg. The development will involve developing and

Development plan 1 Lodge with, medium priced rooms, 20

rooms, bar, swimming pool and restaurant facilities

3 camping and caravan sites on all sides of the dam with ablutions, electricity and lighting facilitates

Chalets and self-catering facilities 2 one-stop shops 2 Restaurant facilities Boat house cruise, which creates the

opportunity for tourists to view the dam’s wildlife.

Docking facilities for private sailboats Facilitation of sport events, for instance

sailing and angling Cultural villages or venture facilities at dam

entrance. Tourist oriented shopping centre

Molatedi

Village

constructing tourism accommodation ranging from lodges, chalets and camping. The area’s activities will be outdoor, nature and adventure based. Activities will include fishing, birding, boating, cruising along with wild life, interaction with local culture and products, one-stop shop and restaurant facilities.

Resuscitation of Segarona Heritage Route

In April 2012, A process was initiated in partnership with the Moses Kotane Local Municipality as well as the Ramotshere Moiloa Local, to establish what later named Segarona Heritage Experience Route The rationale for the implementation of the route “connect” the Madikwe and Pilanesberg Nature Reserve in the North West Province through cultural experiences by involving local municipalities in both areas. The Route itself is triangular in form, covering areas such as Madikwe, Zeerust, Groot Marico, Pella, Pilanesberg, Mogwase and other small towns in that immediate vicinity

This project requires the identification and development of sites that were significant in the life and actions of Moses Kotane. The project will continue the development of the Moses Kotane House and Museum. The route will also involve areas of important in Kotane’s childhood and political actions. The route can be combined with other tourism developments in the area.

Marketing Development of attractions Packaging of experiences Platform where entrepreneurs can learn

from each other, and grow their business

Moses Kotane

and

Ramotshere

Moiloa Local

Municipalities

Utilise Community Centres for Tourism Development

MKLM has provided community centres in rural communities within the municipality, especially around larger towns and villages like Mogwase and Mabeskraal. These centres are describe as community halls and currently are not utilize to present activities and services to assist the poor community with their hardships. This presents a great opportunity to develop and host tourism development programmes at these centres to create some means of skills improvements and awareness creation, which in turn can strengthen the competitiveness of the industry as the tourism sector receives

• Use 2 community centres in the following towns/villages: Mogwase, Mabeskraal.

Develop scheduled programme for once a week training and awareness session

• One well trained tourism specialised facilitator for the four sections of MKLM (North, West, East and South side), to coordinate and present the programme and skills development training

• 4 portable computers for each section of MKLM with hospitality and

Mogwase and

Mabeskraal

more backing from the community and creates more job and entrepreneurial opportunities relating to the industry and the local community. This project requires the municipality to utilise the community centres to present tourism development and awareness programmes that can be conducted on a weekly basis. These programmes will involve industry exposure with tourism industry representatives taking time to explain what they do, what does their industry and business involve and the best way to get into the business segment. In addition skills building programme will be presented which includes computer literacy, hospitality operational requirements and service excellence, nature based tourism and conservation importance, tourist expectations, marketing platform utilization, events managements and requirement, and tour guide training. This project intends to open the minds of disadvantage poor individuals and thereby educate them on the possibilities the tourism industry can present and motivate them to improve their capabilities in the hope to participate in the industry on a direct or indirect basis.

• reservation service demo, Microsoft Office programs and internet to

• Facilitate practical training and computer literacy.

• Paper-based study guides for every topic/subject

• Accredited certificate of competency and reference for community members who have completed the set out programmes

Establishment of the Tourism Information Node

It has been identified by stakeholders in MKLM that the tourism sector in the southern part of MKLM near Sun City and Pilanesberg require a tourist information centre that coincides with other tourist supporting facilities in order to create a more direct and indirect channel for

• Fuel station with a 8 car pumping capacity and 2 large vehicle pumping

• capacity Shaded parking with 30 vehicle capacity One-stop retail shop that facilitates snacks,

entertainment material, basic

the greater tourism sector of MKLM to connect with potential tourists in the area and motivate them to explore more of MKLM and not just Sun City and Pilanesberg National Park.

• condiments and toilet facilities with a capacity of 50 people

Open-air arts and crafts market that supports 5 local crafters

Tourist information centre, 5 by 5 meters, with a one person interaction

• capacity. The information centre needs to provide for

brochure display, internet • kiosks with a direct link to the MKLM’s

region website. The information centre needs to provide

reservation services through a • Single information officer • Supplier admin and material/information

distribution platform

The Mphebatho Cultural Museum

The Mphebatho Cultural Museum development is very important and can create a new tourism anchor near Pilanesberg which can attract tourists from the Pilanesberg Area. Next to the museum there are the Mogwase Church of Acts and Mission Parish of Mogwase which form part of the museum. The Mphebatho Cultural Museum has great potential to become Tourism Anchor in Moruleng. In addition, the Heritage Park walk and other events outside Sun City need better coordination and advertisement to increase the tourist demand for the event.

Aggressive Marketing Moruleng

Moses Kotane House and Tomb

Excelsior Afrika Consulting in partnership with other technical associates have conducted a proposal for completion of the Moses Kotane House and its development into a tourist attraction and museum.

Collaboration with Cata and theProvincial

Dpt of Tourism for the development of the

site

Pella

Tourism Node Development Potential

Cultural/African Wedding and Function Venue The growing demand for wedding venues in South Africa is amplifying pressure on existing facilities that are generally booked well in advance. In addition, the majority of wedding venue offer traditional western white weddings with little to no hybrid offering that includes African cultural wedding ceremonies. Therefore, the purpose of this type of facility is to offer a unique African wedding experience that specifically caters for ‘the black bride’. Recent trends indicate that women of colour prefer to have a cultural wedding based on cultural traditions in addition to having a modern wedding. The proposed culture/African wedding and function venue specifically targets brides of colour as well as aspiring brides that seek an African feel for their wedding. Local Beer Brewing Recent changes in beer brewing legislation in South Africa has resulted in the increase in the number of local beer brewing and production of craft beer. As a result the beer brewing industry has experienced increased interest and popularity. The beer brewing industry provides a number of additional opportunities including beer festivals, much like the popular annual October Festival. An opportunity therefore exists not only for beer brewing, but also to host beer festivals. The development of a local beer brewery encompasses an area where local beers are produced along with an area open to the public where tourists can take

Allocation of Land

Access to Funding

Mogwase

part in beer tastings and pairings, as well as purchasing the locally brewed beer. In addition the services offered at this facility should also include information on the process of beer brewing along with a tour of the brewery. This local beer brewery should develop its own brand of beer that could possibly be exported. It is important that this type of facility is regulated according to the associated legislation and that it is monitored and regulated to ensure quality and value of product. The township village experience is a unique offering based on the concept of ‘township tours’ which is primarily based in the Soweto township of Gauteng. Township tours are very popular in the Gauteng Province and aims to offer a unique township experience to tourists. Somewhat similar to this, the township village experience is based on the development of a small township replica on the proposed development site where tourists can experience township life including food, accommodation and general township orientated activities.

5. RUSTENBURG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POTENTIAL VTSD TOURISM PROJECTS

VTSD SITE


THE TYPE OF ASSISTANCE REQUIRED

LOCALITY

Phokeng (Mzilikazi’s Grave)

Chief Mzilikazi was considered to be one of the greatest South African military leaders after the Zulu King Shaka. He dominated the Transvaal, conquering the Setwana Tribes in Magalisberg area. Later he conquered many neighboring tribes and consolidated the Matebele nation and became the Chief of Matebele.

Proper fencing of the grave

Signage

Phokeng -Rustenburg Royal Bafokeng Tribality authority need to engaged

Paul Kruger House Museum

The Paul Kruger Country House Museum encompasses a collection of unique historic buildings. Offering a fascinating insight into Kruger’s life and a time when the South Africa was locked in a struggle for sovereignity with the British Empire. Declared a national monument in 1936 and preserved by the Simon van der Stel foundation since 1971, it is now administered by Kedar Country Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa and is being restored. Together with Kedar Country Hotel, the Paul Kruger Country House Museum makes for a fascinating experience for both local and the tourist visitor.

No assistance required Boshoek-Rustenburg

Kgaswane Mountain Reserve

It’s a place of beauty an escape into a mountain range of great natural appeal and an ideal destination to take tourist out of town for day visitors are welcome to enjoy the self drive route on tarred road which links a number of picnic sites and view points.

Kgaswane Mountain Reserve is currently in a bad state.

The Boundary Wall / Fence between the reserve and the nearby housing establishments.

The roads are in a bad state and it is difficult to drive during the rainy season

The camping site need to be ugraded

Hiking trails need to be maintained tool

Rustenburg

Visitors Information Centre

The Construction of the Visitors and Information Centre was funded by the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism for the 2008/2009 financial year. The main objective of the VIC is to ensure that tourism information needs are met, and also to create an easy access and awareness of accommodation facilities and attractions within area.

Signage

Thatch roof upgrade

Paintings of the walls

Replacement of toilets

IT system(touch screens)

Promotional materials

Security personnel

Rustenburg

Rustenburg Swimming Pool

The Rustenburg Swimming Pool is an Olympic size pool that host Swimming Gala championships in April and September annually

The municipal swimming pools are in a very bad state due to the lack of maintenance and the non-availability of budget. The swimming pools used to generate tourism related income through the City hosting Swimming Championship. The Tourism Product owners have since lost business ,to Tlokwe which seem to be in a better positions

Rustenburg

DR. KENNETH KAUNDA DISTRICT VTSD TOURISM

DEVELOPMENT PLANS

1. MATLOSANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

VTSD Tourism development Plans of Matlosana Local Municipality

2. MAQUASSI HILLS LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

VTSD Tourism Development Plans of Maquassi Hills Local Municipality

3. TLOKWE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

VTSD Tourism Development Plans of Tlokwe Local Municipality

4. VENTERSDORP LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

VTSD Tourism Development Plans of Ventersdorp Local Municipality

1. MATLOSANA POTENTIAL VTSD TOURISM PROJECTS

VTSD SITE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND THE TYPE OF ASSISTANCE

REQUIRED LOCALITY

Goudkoppie Heritage

Hill

Pay a visit to the charming site, remnants

of the late Stone Age from two thousand

million years ago can be viewed. Old

mining shafts dating back to the 18th

century.

Funding to develop a VIC

Signage

On site guides

Joe Slovo Road (N 12)

Klerksdorp Museum

Wonder though the historic sandstone

building (prison from 1891 – 1973), house

museum, old workshops and buy peach

Mampoer distilled on site

Funding to upgrade signage

On site guides

Signage

Corner Margaret Prinsloo

& Lombaard Street

War Cemetery

The cemetery houses 968 graves of

British soldiers who died in Klerksdorp

Concentration Camp during Anglo Boer

War.

Signage

Old cemetery, Klerksdorp

Ou Kerk

The church has been in use since 1898

and still in use.

Signage Cnr Anderson & Bram

Fisher street

Hendrik Potgieter Road,

National Monument

Oldest street in the North West Province On site guides

Signage

Hendrik Potgieter Street,

Oudorp

Fountain Villa

Guesthouse

It has been declared a National Monument Privately owned Hendrik Potgieter Street,

Oudorp

Bosworth Farm (Rock This is where San Rock Engraving that *Needs to be identified Bosworth Farm

Engravings site) dates back to as far as 1884.

Faan Meintjies Nature

Reserve City of

Matlosana

Large variety of game in typical bushveld

environment. Fully equipped chalets & a

caravan park with modern ablution facility

Funds for upgrading for

educational centre

10 km outside Klerksdorp

Jack Scott House This corrugated iron house was brought

from Scotland during the 1890’s, to be

used by the mine manager at Wolwerand.

Signage

Buckle str, Ellaton,

Klerksdorp

Johan Neser Dam

(Klerksdorp Dam)

Where different types of water sport takes

place.

none Chris Hani Road

Transport Museum Where a variety of vehicles dating back to

19th century can be seen.

None required Golden Way Road,

Dawkinsville

Bishop Tutu Birth Site Bishop Desmond Tutu is a noble laureate

who is an honorary citizen of the city.

Needs to be developed

from scratch.

The place is situated in

Neserhof (Makweteng), 3

km from the N12

Old Town Hiking Trails The area is as old as 1886. There are the

remains of prehistoric Batswana Kraals

(Cluster of huts can be seen)

None identified 11 Km in the old part of

the town

Crocodile Farm It is the place where crocodiles are bred Privately owned The place is 10 km outside

Hartebeesfontein

Eco & Nature Exotic Birds & Fish Paradise Privately owned Dr Yusuf Dadoo str,

Wilkoppies

Fly Fishing (Baas Lodge) Sport and Adventure Privately owned N12 Treasure Route to

Wolmaranstad

Shingalala Lion Park The place where lions are bred Privately owned 10 km on Ottosdal Road

from Hartebeesfontein

Casey Sindy Square The statue of one of the struggle icons of

Jouberton, Casey Sindi who went into

exile during the struggle and died in exile.

On site guides

Signage

Benji Oliphant Road,

Jouberton.

Mzwandile Mfana

Majova Freedom Square

Visit a statue of Mfana Majova who was a

Commander in the Camps of MK in

Angola during the struggle years.

On site guides

Signage

Vuyisile Majova Road

Khuma

2. MAQUASSI HILLS LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POTENTIAL VTSD TOURISM PROJECTS


REQUIRED LOCALITY

Wolmaransstad Look into the establishment of monuments

and showcasing the history of diamond

mining. See linkages with other

opportunities below.

Research Wolmaransstad

Leeudoringspruit No potential tourism project in area - -

Kgakala No potential tourism project in area - -

Witpoort Dam The Witpoort Dam is located within the

Maquassi Hills Local Municipality.

Maquassi Hills Local Municipality is a

category B municipality, which came into

Funds required to move further

than pre-feasibility stage.

The Witpoort Dam is

situated on government

land, approximately 22km

from Wolmaransstad and

being after the disestablishment of the

former Leeudoringstad, Witpoort,

Makwassie and Wolmaransstad

municipalities. Currently, Witpoort Dam is

not being utilised for tourism activities,

however, there is some recreational

fishing over the weekends by residents of

the area.

In 2013 Dr KKDM commissioned Grant

Thornton to conduct a pre-feasibility study

on developing Witpoort Dam as a tourist

attraction.

16km from Leeudoringstad

in the Maquassi Hills Local

Municipality

Bamboesspruit See Diggers Diamond opportunity

identified below

- Boskuil

Makwassiespruit No potential tourism project in area

Only activity is some small scale illegal

mining

- -

Wolwespruit Nature

Reserve

Under Parks Board

Neglected state

Need support for tourism

amenities. Currently has none.

Proposed restaurant, children’s’

playground, hiking trail

Wolmaransstad area

Leeudoringstad Museum Railway running through from Capetown to

Johannesburg. Train full of dynamite that

exploded. Still parts left from the explosion

Revamping of Leeudoringstad

museum required.

Leeudoringstad

currently in a small area in local Library.

Chris Hani No potential tourism project in area - -

Diggers Diamond Tour

Bamboesspruit

It is still possible to take a Digger’s Tour of

the old diamond mine workings that for

many years were the mainstay of the

town’s economy

Need to be formalised

On private land but owner is

interested in tourism

Boskuil

Thomas Leask House The house in Broadbent street has been

turned into a self-sustaining guest house.

President Paul Kruger regularly stayed

there on his visits to the part of old ZAR.

The house is open for visits

Privately owned Wolmaransstad

Tswelelang Township

Has two stokvels every Sunday where

National Artists come perform evry

Sunday

- Mawusand - Sundays Session Stokvel

Tswelelang

Lebaleng No potential tourism project in area

Rulaganyan Township

Possible old small monument

Ext 10 & Ext 3 No potential tourism project in area

Oersonskraal No potential tourism project in area

Maquassi

The Maquassi Hills area is home to a

number of game reserves and lodges

which attract nature-based, leisure tourists

in particular. It is recommended that

Maquassi Hills be positioned and

marketed as a playground for wildlife

adventures and fishing enthusiasts from

domestic market in particular.

Recommended product initiatives for the

area include:

King Maquassi – Build on the story of this

local icon developing an accessible small

museum in Womaransstad (along N12)

interpreting the history of King Maquassi.

Affordable game lodge experience –

Develop an affordable game lodge

experience – aimed at the South African

domestic traveller in particular. It is

suggested that this be a combination of a

typical “Park Board” experience combined

with a typical experience of a high-end

game lodge i.e. offer guest affordable

catering options and budget

accommodation but combine this with an

exclusive game drive in open-top vehicle

accompanied by experienced and well

trained field guides and trackers. Similarly

Need to couple with Anglo Boer

War

General Beyers statue located next

to municipal offices

Buried next to vaal river with his

horse.

Boskuil

affordable hunting camps to attract

domestic leisure tourists to Maquassi Hills

area could be developed or existing

facilities could be adapted to meet these

needs. Although there are a number of

such facilitates in the Maquassi Hills area,

these may need to be adapted slightly and

the key would be to significantly improve

marketing initiatives such that the region

becomes known, in Gauteng in particular,

as the “affordable game lodge experiences

destination in South Africa”.

Heritage Route: It is recommended that a

King Maquassi heritage route be

developed which is promoted to visitors in

the area. The route should feature the

various monuments and the gravesite of

King Maquassi. For this route the facilities

would need to be upgraded and

maintained, interpretation would need to

be provided (this could be achieved

through the use of trained local site

guides) and maps/signage would be

required.

Fishing- Develop products to support local

recreational activities at Wolwespruit

Nature Reserve (along the Vaal River) and

possible at the Witpoort Dam. This could

include basic accommodation facilities,

camping/ caravanning facilities, day-visitor

facilities, signage and interpretation and

related infrastructure.

Kauslondon Farm Games on 26

December annually:

District funds games as well as some private companies such as Suidwes, Sedibeng and Bluewave Capital Funds generated at each event is donated to community. Have also established a bursary fund out of it.

Boskuil See King Maquassi opportunity identified

below under King Maquassi site below

- Boskuil

Makwassierante

Conservation Area

Has been sold to private owner

Broadbent Mission

Station

Historical Site: The Wesleyan mission

station is just outside town on the

Leudoringstad Road

Need to investigate where

monument is in Witpoort area.

King Maquassi Site King Makwassie was a Khoi San leader

Rock engravings

Need to investigate further and do

some proper research. Also need

to find out where he is buried

On private land

Establish a small museum.

Wolvespruit Area Hunting Opportunity exists.

The area has many illegal game hunting

taking place, can be formalized into some

form of competition. Will assist in negating

illegal activities.

Research and pre-feasibility study

3. POTCHEFSTROOM POTENTIAL TOURISM PROJECTS


Potchefstroom The city of Potchefstroom is one of the oldest formal towns in South Africa. It has a rich and colourful history. Setswana speaking people of the Batlokwa clan originally settled in the area the banks of the Mooi River. However, Voortrekker leader, Potgieter officially founded the town in 1838. This makes it the oldest town north of the Vaal River.

Potchefstroom boasts a rich and varied historical and cultural heritage, including many national monuments. The city normally receives about 507mm

Grading Assistance to tourism product owners

Upgrading of Airport Training of Community Members as Site

Guides in Ventersdorp / Potchefstroom NW 405 Municipality for all the different regions and areas

Procurement of Tourism Bus to take tourists on regular tours to the Vredefort Dome World Heritage Site and other tourist attractions.

Potchefstroom Potchefstroom and surrounding areas Ventersdorp / Potchefstroom NW 405

of rain per year, with most rainfall occurring mainly during mid-summer. It receives the lowest rainfall in June and the highest (97mm) in January. The average midday temperatures range from 17.9°C in June to 29°C in January. The region is the coldest during July when the mercury drops to 0°C on average during the night. The city has a very low crime rate assisted by the Guardian Angels, volunteer organization committed to the safety and well-being of the community and supported by the Potchefstroom Community Policing Forum.

The city has an important presence along the N12 National Road, running from Johannesburg through to Cape Town and westwards towards Namibia and Botswana. This result in large volumes of through-traffic. Potchefstroom is an important rail transport centre, especially for the transportation of bulk products related to agriculture and mining sectors. The daily train and bus services passing through Potchefstroom enable tourists to visit the city with ease. The airfield, of excellent design

standards, offers unexploited potential for efficient and cost effective air cargo services. Potchefstroom’s geographical coordinates are 26° 43' 0" South, 27° 6' 0" East. Potchefstroom, known as the gateway to North West Province, is an hour's drive from Gauteng.

This “City of Expertise” in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District of the North West Province is home to amongst others, the North West University, Agricultural College (the largest single agricultural service point on one terrain in SA) several other academic and training Colleges, more than 70 schools, etc. The city has a well-established tourism industry with much to offer in the way of attractions and leisure time activities Being located only 120 kilometres from Gauteng, it is has become a popular weekend or day-trip destination for tourists. As “Cultural Heartbeat of the North

West”, Potchefstroom hosts the annual Aardklop National Arts Festival attended by thousands of people.

Promosa Klopperville and Makweteng the “Old Lokasie” was founded in 1904. There is a few historical remnants left of buildings. The historical memory still remains in generations. Promosa Location was established in 1964 as a result of the countrywide forced removals. Poortjie Dam at Promosa is an

angling paradise, however not developed at all, and also is in a dolomite area.

Development of Poortjie Dam – Picnic Spots, ablution blocks, etc. Upgrading of Roads

Promosa

Matlwang Matlwang is a small rural village west of Potchefstroom.

Upgrading of Roads Development of Zerabi Lodge

Matlwang Village

Ikageng Ikageng is a Township bordering Potchefstroom. The name is Northern Sotho and means ‘we built for ourselves. Site of forced removals from an area in Potchefstroom designated white. Relocated to Ikageng Location in 1958. A gate was erected on the main entrance to Ikageng Location by the apartheid government. In the 1970s the gate was painted with animals’ pictures that ironically depicted the residents of Ikageng as animals probably confined in the Zoo. Visitors were expected to apply for and produce a permit to and for the

Upgrading of Roads

Development of Botanical Gardens at the Monyemore Resort.

Ikageng

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potchefstroom


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Sotho

Location. The permits also served as proof of one’s employment status. The wall was destroyed as it was

seen as an insult to the Ikageng community. 5 Feb 1954 permission was given by the City Council to establish the new Township of Ikageng. The Setswana name means to “Build yourself. The first house sold in the township was Site n0 2 by Oliver Cindi for L 290(pounds).

Today the centre of Ikageng is still vibrant with names still remaining as Queenstown. Many new suburbs and informal settlements is now part of Ikageng such as Sarafina, Sonderwater, and Skierlik. “Di Potche” is a sweet biscuit that is made by the local community woman and sold as an extra income into many households. It is also well-known Nationally by South Africans

Mohadin Mohadin Location was established in 1964 as a result of the countrywide forced removals and those forcefully removed from the old location.

Upgrading of Road to and from Mohadin. NW 405

Venterskroon Venterskroon is a town in Tlokwe Local Municipality in the North West province

Appointment of Information Officer at the Information Centre. Upgrading of Roads

Venterskroon

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tlokwe_Local_Municipality

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_West_(South_African_province)

of South Africa. It is an old mining town, located in a valley in the middle of the Dome Mountain Land.

Venterskroon is home to the Vredefort Dome Information Centre. The Vredefort Dome is the world's largest, oldest, and most deeply eroded complex meteorite impact structure in the world, and has been listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Site. Evidence of the earliest inhabitants of the Venterskroon area has been found at the farm Thabela Thabeng and consists of petroglyphs representing hippo and rhino.

Tourism Signage

Boskop Boskop is a village 16 km north of Potchefstroom. In 1913, the Boskop Man was found here, the first local anatomically modern human skull to be discovered. Approved for a post office, Potchefstroom, and a station on the route Potchefstroom-Welverdiend,

Reed Management and upgrading of ablution facilities at Boskop Dam Nature Reserve

Boskop

4. VENTERSDORP POTENTIAL VTSD TOURISM PROJECTS


REQUIRED

LOCALITY


https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dome_Mountain_Land&action=edit&redlink=1

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dome_Mountain_Land&action=edit&redlink=1


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boskop_Man

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatomically_modern_human

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatomically_modern_human

Tshing Methodist

Church

This is the oldest church building in Tshing

location, situated at Manaka Street that

serves as an entrance to the township. It

was used as a school during the apartheid

era to cater for children who resided both

in the surrounding farms and in the

location. Desmond Tutu’s father was the

principal of the church school and this is

also the school which Bishop Tutu

attended. The Tutu family used to stay on

the church premises.

Tshing Township

Lerefolo’s House The house was used to hold political

meetings especially by ANC activists.

This house was not declared a

heritage site and the family is very

concerned about the matter – ref

http://citizen.co.za/news/news-

national/1477680/family-had-no-

idea-they-live-in-a-heritage-house/

(132 Dingaka Street, Tshing)

Tshing Township

Shooting Range

The site was used by the apartheid state

security apparatus to sharpen their counter

insurgence skills in order to thwart the

liberation struggle.

Outside Tshing

Mokone Family Bomb

Site

A bomb explosion on 31 March 1994

critically injured the Mokone family

(mother, father and daughter) destroying

property. The AWB was named a possible

suspects.

Tshing Township

http://citizen.co.za/news/news-national/1477680/family-had-no-idea-they-live-in-a-heritage-house/



Tshing Rainmaker The site consists of a beautiful big rock

surrounded by long, small shaped stones.

The rock art was seen as a rainmaking

shrine.

Ga-Mogopa

JB Marks Heritage Site

The JB Marks Heritage Site is reaffirming the

significance of Heroes and Heroines of the Liberation Struggle as part of our Cultural

Heritage of the Country. At the site is a 6 metre life like bronze

statue of JB Marks, his grave, tombstone and Monument.

John Beaver Marks was born in the small town of Ventersdorp in 21 March 1903.

JB Marks was struck down by a severe illness in 1971 while on active duty in Tanzania. When he had recovered sufficiently to travel, he was sent to the Soviet Union. With intensive treatment and his own

indomitable spirit, he rallied and seemed to be

making good progress. He suffered a fatal heart

attack and died on August 1, 1972. His remains

were reburied in Ventersdorp in 2015. The site on which Marks' remains were

reburied and his statue erected have been declared a heritage site.

Tourism Information Office On-Site JB Marks Sub-Route Development Site Guide Training of members of

the Marks Family

Tshing Township

NGAKA MODIRI MOLEMA DISTRICT VTSD DEVELOPMENT

PLANS

5. DITSOBOTLA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

VTSD development Plans of Ditsobotla Local Municipality

6. MAHIKENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

VTSD Development Plans of Mahikeng Local Municipality

7. RAMOTSHERE MOILOA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

VTSD Development Plans of Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality

8. RATLOU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

VTSD Development Plans of Ratlou Local Municipality

9. TSWAING LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

VTSD Development Plans of Tswaing Local Municipality

1. DITSOBOTLA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY VTSD POTENTIAL TOURISM PROJECTS

VTSD SITE


TYPE OF ASSISTANCE REQUIRED

LOCALITY

Eufeesdam Situated between the Lichtenburg Town

and Burgersdorp and with the new

Lichtenburg Mall nearby. The LED

Strategy also states that we could

facilitate development of large scale

facilities in the area: e.g. waterfront

development at the lake, beauty spa

overlooking the lake etc. Currently there

are annual water festivals held at the

Lake

Funding in terms of building of ablution

facilities, a conference hall and a

reception area that might serve as a

Tourism Information Centre.

Lichtenburg

Taaibospruit Dam

Located just out of Coligny, this dam

presents a lot of potential as a tourist

attraction site. It is currently used for

fishing and as a camping facility, but

with investment it can grow to be a

lovely tourist destination site. We could

also look into water-related recreational

purposes.

Funding for development of reception

area with ticket office, chalets, boat

club, change rooms and ablution

facilities for day visits.

Coligny

Ampie Bosman Cultural

Museum

The Lichtenburg Museum features the

founding, development and history

Funding for renovations, i.e. repaint,

upgrading of roofing and security door

Lichtenburg

related to Lichtenburg. Some displays

exhibit the diamond field discovery and

the siege of Lichtenburg, in which

General JH De La Rey, also known as

the Lion of the West, played a significant

role. The siege of Lichtenburg took place

during the years of the Anglo Boer War

(1899 – 1902).Lichtenburg in the

1899-1902 Anglo-Boer War.

entering the museum

Agricultural Museum The North West Agricultural Museum

covers the history of agriculture, black

smith tools, steam engines and a horse

mil can be viewed the museum. A

staggering collection of the earliest farm

implements and mechanized agricultural

aids, such as tractors, are also

displayed. The North West Agricultural

Museum takes you back into time and

across centuries to educate and bring

awareness to the hardship endured by

the historical community of Lichtenburg,

and the improvement and modernization

in equipment over the years.

Upgrading of security to the museum,

repaint of the building and some art-

effects and reroofing of the museum.

Lichtenburg

Game Breeding Centre Two kilometers north-east of

Lichtenburg is a unique game breeding

centre measuring 4,500 hectares

None identified by municipality Lichtenburg

(11,000 acres). There is different types

of game that can be seen at the center.

The area is also ideal for a day trip or a

fascinating weekend's viewing and a pair

of binoculars always comes in handy.

Within the area there is a place called

Vakansie Oord which has chalets ideal

for overnight stay.

Monuments On General De la Rey Square in front of the Town Hall:

A twice life size statue of General De la

Rey mounted on his horse Bokkie. This

work of art is the creation of sculptor

Hennie Potgieter, who grew up in the

Lichtenburg district.

The Burger Monument engraved with

the names of 87 burghers of Lichtenburg

and district who fell during the Anglo-

Boer War.

Memorials erected during the 1938

Symbolic Ox Wagon trek.

The Afrikaans Language Monument

designed by Hennie Potgieter and

erected during the 1975 language

centenary festival.

The Greeff memorial at Witklip 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north east of

Rehabilitation and marketing of the

existing monuments, by repainting and

having them noticed by the general

public

Lichtenburg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koos_de_la_Rey

Lichtenburg in commemoration of the founder of Lichtenburg, H.A. Creeff.

The grave of General De la Rey is in the Lichtenburg cemetery with a bronze bust of General De la Rey created by Fanie Elof

A small Voortrekker monument is erected on Elandsfontein, General De la Rey's farm, in commemoration of the late Boer leader.

A historical cattle dip on the farm Elandsputte, 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Lichtenburg was declared a national monument.

The Gruisfontein battle field 24 kilometres (15 mi) east of Lichtenburg, where a monument has been erected in honour of the burghers.

Historical Buildings The Dutch Reformed Church in Gerrit Maritz Street erected in 1890 (Declared a National Monument).

The old magistrate's building dates from 1895/96.

The home where General De la Rey lived, 3 km west of town, was

Markings(People to be made aware of

the history of those buildings which will

assist in promoting local and national

tourism)

Lichtenburg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koos_de_la_Rey

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voortrekker

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cattle_dip

demolished during the Anglo-Boer War. During 1902 it was rebuilt on the original foundations.

The home of the founder, H.A. Greeff, built in 1875 on Manana, 10 km east of Lichtenburg, is still standing.

An old plantation house, home of the pioneer in dry-land farming, Col. H du Tolt, erected in 1910 south of town is still in use as a welling.

Bakerville Approximately 20 km north of Lichtenburg lies the world-renowned diamond diggings over an area of more or less 35 km from east to west, known as "Bakerville". Bakerville is on the Zeerust Road.

It was the richest public diggings ever mined – it was the Lichtenburg Diamond Rush of February 1926 and a population of 150,000 souls appeared as if by magic. Bakerville, or "Bakers" as it was known it the time, it is only one of several "Diggers Towns", developed in Wild West style. Bakerville was the biggest and most famous of the towns. Bigger than Cape Town at the time, the Lichtenburg district made many men rich but broke thousands of hearts.

Development potential limited Bakerville

By 1928 the rush was over. Today a smattering of "bitter-einders" remain, optimists all, still digging through tonnes of gravel heaps in the never-ending search for the 'Big One'.

2. MAHIKENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POTENTIAL VTSD TOURISM PROJECTS

VTSD SITE



LOCALITY

Mahikeng Museum The museum is situated in the city Centre in

Martin Street in the Old Town Hall which was

built in 1902. Architecturally pleasing the

building houses the old town clock below its

impressive pressed steel ceiling. The geological

artifacts displayed shows the geology of the

area particularly the fact that the city is built on

concrete, one of the main ingredients in cement.

A replica of the Taung Child Skull as well as one

of “Mrs Ples” which was found at Sterkfontein,

the Centre of the main hall is a faithful replica of

a traditional Tswana hut. Visitors can go

underground and explore the stone-age cave

and Fodisch blacksmith forge. The history of the

Barolong tribe is well displayed and the life and

times of Sol Plaatjie, the court interpreter,

Marketing Material

Tourism signage from all entry points of Mahikeng to the heritage site

Beacons/ Plaques

Brochures/ flyers/ booklets, etc. with verified, factual information

Mahikeng

author, playwright, politician and poet is proudly

shown. The 1899-1900 Mahikeng Siege is told

in the Siege Room. This room contains

hundreds of photographs and items from the

siege period. The weapons and ammunition

used details of the trials and tribulations of the

citizenry and a bullet –riddled, bomb-shelled

corrugated iron roof sheet are on display. This

museum is truly one of the finest museums in

North West Province and it’s a pivotal point of

this trail.

Sol Plaatjie’s

Newspaper Offices

Situated at the corner of Main and Warren

Streets. This site was used as Sol Plaatjie’s

office and printing works for the “Koranta ea

Bechuana” from 1902 to 1910. This protest

newspaper was edited by Plaatjie and financed

by Silas Molema.


Beacons/ Plaques

Brochures/ flyers/ booklets, etc with verified, factual information

Mahikeng

Baden Powel Head

Quarters

The headquarters are situated on the corner of

Carrington and Shippard Streets. The head-

quarters has been changed from its original

appearance with an upper floor added shortly

after the Anglo-Boer War but it still retains

remnants of the earlier façade, including steel

replicated railings and trellis to imitate the

original wooden frontage. The building was the

offices of attorneys Minchin and Sonnenburg. At

Marketing Material


Beacons/ plaques

Brochures/ flyers/ booklets, etc, with verified, factual information

Daily maintenance of the site

Ablution facilities

Fence (stronger than palisade)

Mahikeng

the beginning of 1899-1900 siege, Baden-

Powell commandeered the site as his HQ.

Old Fingo/ Mfengu

Village-Makweteng

The Mfengu of Xhosa origin from Eastern Cape

were part of Cecil John Rhodes’ Pioneer

Column en-route to the north-Rhodesia. When

they arrived in Mahikeng they decided to settle

here in 1890. In 1964 under the Group Areas

Act of 1959 Makweteng was destroyed and the

residents were forcibly removed to the new

Monthsioa Township.

Marketing Material


Beacons/ plaques



Ablution facilities

Fence (stronger than palisade

Mahikeng

The Scout Scene Scout Scene Centre for Excellence in Nature

and Environment is a Centre where youth come

together to learn about environmental issues.

The Centre is situated on the boundary of the

Mahikeng Game Reserve which is also regarded

as the home of World Scouting.

Refurbish hall

Refurbish chalet

Refurbish ablution facilities

Pave route from main entrance to the centre

Marketing Material

Tourism signage from all entry points of Mahikeng to the heritage sites

Beacons/ plaques


Regular maintenance of the site

Mahikeng

Cannon Kopje This site dates back 3000 years or more when it

was occupied by the Khoikhoi pasturalists.

Stone age tools and implements have been

discovered on this site. Owing to its elevated

position the site was used as an outlying

Open tunnel

Create recreational area/ kiosk in open area

Refurbish guard house/ ticket office at entrance

Refurbish ablution facilities

Mahikeng

defensive position by the Barolong to fend off

constant attacks from the Freebooter Boers who

had established the Republic of Goshenat what

is today known as Rooigrond, 20km south of

Mahikeng.

Marketing Material


Beacons/ plaques


Daily maintenance of the sites


Dr Molema’s

Surgery and Home

The first qualified black doctor, Dr Modiri

Molema (1891-1965) was the son of Silas

Molema who is the founder of Mahikeng.

Dr Molema qualified in Glasgow University,

Scotland. And thereafter came to Mahikeng to

practice. He was one of three doctors in town

during 1899-1900 Siege along with Dr Tom and

Doctor William Hayes.

Marketing Material


Beacons/ plaques



Mahikeng

Minchin’s House This is where the attorney Spencer Minchin

lived. It was his office in town that Baden-Powell

commandeered during the 1899-1900 Siege.

The house was built by Minchin in 1890 and he

was legal advisor to the Barolong boo-Ratshidi.

When the Group Areas Act came into force

during apartheid the Minchin family refused to

move from the tribal area on which the house is

situated.

Marketing Material


Beacons/ plaques


Mahikeng

Warren’s Well When the colonial town of Mahikeng was laid

out by Sir Charles Warren in 1885/6 he had

wells dug by his royal engineers. This well is on

the banks of the Molopo River and water was

pumped by hand pumps to the town. The steel

cover over the well was placed here in 1913.

Marketing Material


Beacons/ plaques

Brochures/ flyers/ booklets, etc., with verified, factual information


Ablution facilities


Mahikeng

Stadt School Believed to be the earliest school north of the

Orange River it was established in 1878 by Silas

Molema for the Barolong booRatshidi children. A

camel thorn tree with the original school bell

stuck in the tree marks spot of the old school.

Marketing Material

Tourism signage’s from all entry points of Mahikeng to the heritage site

Beacons/ plaques


Mahikeng

Maratiwa House The house was built by Silas Molema son of the

founder of Mahikeng, Molema Tawana. Today it

is still occupied by the Molema family. It was this

house that Sol Plaatjie lived in during the 1899-

1900 Siege. Sometime after the end of the

Anglo Boer War Plaatjie’s daughter, Violet

married the son of Silas Molema, Solomon T

Plaatjie was born on 9 October 1876 near

Boshoff in the Free State. The well-educated

Plaatjie found his way to Mahikeng and

commenced duties as clerk and court

interpreterfor Magistrate Charles Bell.

Marketing Material


Beacons/ plaques


Mahikeng

Prince of Wales

Way

Wales Way was named such because when the

Prince visited Mahikeng and the Stadt in 1921 it

was the road he travelled on.

Marketing Material


Beacons/ plaques


Regular maintenance of the road

Mahikeng

Cecil John Rhodes

Statue

It can be noted that Rhodes is facing towards

the North symbolizing the dream of creating an

Imperial Empire from Cape to Cairo. Rhodes

was a supporter of the Barolong but his ulterior

motive was to annexe the region into the Cape

Colony as a route to Rhodesia Chief Kgama of

the BaNgwato tribe raised objections with the

British government and consequently the

Bechuanaland Protectorate was created,

thwarting Rhodes’ dream.

Locate statue and transport back to the site

Mahikeng

Old Rail Yards and

Workshop

In the late 1800s Mahikeng had become a major

rail junction and an important link between the

Cape Colony, Bechuanaland Protectorate and

what was then known as Rhodesia. It was a vital

cog in the machinery of Cecil John Rhodes’

grand imperial plan. This is where the armored

train “Mosquito” was headed from the direction

of Vryburg when it was attacked by Boer

Marketing Material


Beacons/ plaques


Mahikeng

commandos

Warren’s Fort This fort is in the South African Police Service

Head Quarters and is only accessible through

special arrangement. The fort was constructed

by Gen. Warren in 1885 and was used to defend

the Barolong from attacks by the Boer

Gosherites of Rooigrond. It was later used by

the Protectorate Regiment commanded by Lt. Cl

Hore during the 1899-1900 Siege.

Marketing Material


Beacons/ plaques

Brochures/ flyers/ booklets, etc with verified, factual information


Repair fence

Mahikeng

Ammunition Store Built by Warren in 1885 to store guns,

ammunition and explosives. It had a steel lined

door and heavy steel ceiling. The steel door at

the entrance is now in the museum.

Marketing Material


Beacons/ plaques



Ablution facilities


Women’s Laager The women and children of White residents of

Mahikeng were camped here during the 1899-

1900 siege. The site was chosen to protect them

from being shelled by the Boers.

Marketing Material


Beacons/ plaques

Brochures/flyers/ booklets, etc. with verified factual information


Ablution facilities


Mahikeng

Rowlands Cemetry Edgar Rowland and his family once managed

this graveyard. It included the grave of

Christopher Bethel one of the earliest marked

graves in Mahikeng. Bethel was the nephew of

Gen. Sir Charles Warren. He married into the

Barolong Boo-Ratshidi and was killed at the

Battle of Tigele on 31 July 1884.

Marketing Material


Beacons/ plaques



Ablution facilities

Replace fence (stronger than palisade)

Mahikeng

Molema Cemetry Members of the Molema Family are buried here.

The Molemas are the most prominent family

after the chief. Silas Molema son of the founder

of Mahikeng is also buried here.

Marketing Material


Beacons/ plaques



Ablution facilities


Mahikeng

The Kgotla This semi-circular meeting place is the seat of

the Chiefdom and Royal House of Barolong

BooRatshdi. As its centre is a granite totem of

Marketing Material

Tourism signage from all entry points of Mahikeng to the heritage

Mahikeng

the tribe-a kudu, or Tholo. At one stide is a

bronze bust of Chief Besele Monthshioa the

reigning chief during the 1899-1900 Siege.

site

Beacons/ plaques

Brochures/ flyers/ booklets, etc. with verified factual information


Barolong

Monument

This monument is behind the Kgotla and is

dedicated to Barolong residents who lost their

lives in defense of Mahikeng on 25 October

1899 as well as those who gave their lives

subsequently.

Marketing Material


Beacons/ plaques

Brochures/ flyers/ booklets, etc, with verified factual information


Mahikeng

Concentration

Camp Cemetery

The inmates of the large concentration camp

were women, children and elderly Boers who

were in support of the Boer cause. The small

concentration camp was 300m across the

Vryburg road. There is currently not much left as

the area is occupied by village homes.

Marketing Material


Beacons/ plaques

Brochures/flyers/ booklets, etc, with verified factual information


Ablution facilities


Mahikeng

Rowlands House Edgar Rowland had married a Motswana

woman and he established the first water supply

from Lonely Park in the north west of the town. It

was in this garden that the “Nelson” ship’s

cannon was discovered during duty as an

ornamental fence post during the 1899-1900

None identified by municipality Mahikeng

Siege.

Maphatswa

Cemetry

Most of the Barolong people who were killed

and died of either wounds, starvation or disease

during the 1899-1900 siege were buried here. It

is considered to be one of the few authentic

grave sites in the area where black people were

buried during that time. It is estimated that there

are approximately 500 unmarked graves at this

site.

Marketing Material


Beacons/ plaques



Ablution facilities


Mahikeng

Sol Plaatjie ‘s

House in Seoding

Sol Plaatjie lived here with his wife Elizabeth

after they left Maratiwa House in 1910. The

remains of the house kraal and pepper trees

planted by him can still be seen.

Marketing Material

Tourism signages from all entry points of Mahikeng to the heritage site

Beacons/ plaques



Ablution facilities


Mahikeng

3. RATLOU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POTENTIAL VTSD TOURISM PROJECTS

VTSD SITE



LOCALITY

Kraaipan Museum The village is home to the Anglo Boer (South African) War Monument that was erected in 1974 by National Monument Council. The first shot of the war took place in Kraaipan at 23:45 on the 12-13 October at the foot of the hills to the South of the station.

Marketing

Capacity building

Cabinet for Artefacts

Kraaipan

Logageng Game Farm Its community based attraction. Was funded by the then Department of Environment, Conservation and Tourism

Marketing

Road infrastructure

Revamping of the sides

Logageng

Setlagole Farm Guest

house

The guest house started in 2014 with 2 beds.To date there are 3 en suites and 3 standard rooms.

Marketing,

furniture,

beds,

capacity building

Setlagole

Setlhwatlhwe Sacred

Heritage Site

There are two stones in the sites with the resembles of a man and a woman called MmaSetlhwatlhwe and RraSetlhwatlhwe. The site was established in 2008 by the

Municipality in partnership with the Department of Sports.Arts, Culture and Sports.

Marketing

Capacity building

Brick fencing around the site

Setlagole

4. RAMOTSHERE MOILOA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POTENTIAL VTSD TOURISM PROJECTS

VTSD SITE



LOCALITY

Zeerust Town In the mid-1800s a church was to be built on the farm of Casper Coetzee, who died before its completion. The church was named Coetzee-Rust (Coetzee’s Rest).

The town that grew around the parish became known by the abbreviated form of its original name – Coetzee’s Rust.

Mixed farming and mining of minerals like lead and chrome are the backbone of the economy in this bushveld town.

Zeerust was originally Coetzee-Rust, named after Diederick Coetzee, the owner of the farm Hazenjacht. On 20 March 1867, the first erven of the newly established Coetzee-Rust were sold per public auction in Potchefstroom. The name Coetzee-Rust was later abbreviated to Zeerust. Municipal status was however only obtained on 18 March 1936.

Inputs from municipality still outstanding

Zeerust

Zeerust Museum A fascinating cultural history exhibition

featuring artefacts and memorabilia of the

Marico district.

Inputs from municipality still outstanding.

Zeerust

Charles Herman Bosman

Museum

This museum is an exact replica of the

school at which the famous writer taught in

1926. Bosman was one of South Africa's

greatest author of short stories. One of his

books, "Mafikeng Road", has been

Inputs from municipality still

outstanding

Groot Marico

continuously in print since first published in

1947. Herman Charles Bosman was born

in 1905 and died of a heart attack in 1951.

Kortlkloof Cultural

Village

This is not a cultivated cultural village

specifically geared to tourism. Visits

happen on an ad hoc basis and

necessitate contact with the Groot Marico

Tourism office first, live a few thousand

Tswana people in much the same way as

they have for the last 100 years - an

essentially rural way of life, apparently

unaffected by development. They seem

happy to share their lives and customs –

their food, dancing, dress and way of life -

with visitors who come here to learn more

about their traditions.


Groot Marico

The Eye of Marico( a

natural river fountain)

one and the largest of three dolomite

pools or ‘dolomitic eyes’ that make up a

major part of the source of the Groot

Marico River, which in turn feeds the

Limpopo River. Is a popular freshwater

diving spot due to the unusual clarity of the

water. It is 17 meters deep and 40 metres

wide


outstanding

Groot Marico

Mampoer and Tobacco

route

Groot Marico is the area that still operates

pot stills of Mampoer beer, such as M&M

Mampoer and Sara Mouton's Mampoer

Still. These can be visited for a


Groot Marico

demonstration on the production process

and mampoer tasting sessions, takes its

name from the Pedi chief Mampuru, whose

battles against colonial groups saw land

being lost by local tribes and ceded to

small time white farmers. The new owners

proved better at distilling peach brandy

than farming and named their "moonshine"

after the chief who was ultimately

responsible for their gift of land.

Dinokana Inputs from municipality still outstanding

Dinokana

Crocodile Park Privately owned Inputs from municipality still

outstanding

Groot Marico

Kaditshwene Village

Ruins

It was a South African Iron Age settlement;

It was the cultural capital of the Bahurutshe

people, one of the principal Tswana tribes

and a centre of manufacturing and trading.

The missionary, John Campbell, came

across this settlement in the Tshwenyane

hills of the Marico in 1820, at which time its

population of 20 000 exceeded that of

Cape Town. Archaeologists estimate that it

had been founded in the late 1400s on the

site of iron and copper ore deposits


Kaditshwene Village in

Groot Marico

Ikalafeng Monument 1859 to serve the Bahurutshe of Chief

Moiloa. According to the chief’s wishes, the

mission became both church and school.


outstanding

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Age

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tswana_people

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Campbell_(missionary)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groot_Marico

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Town

Marula Kop An intact Iron Age settlement 50km north

of Zeerust featuring an unusual stone wall

construction and evidence of iron smelting

and terracing.


Zeerust

Kleinfontein Memorial Marks the spot of a particularly brutal battle

in the Anglo-Boer War.


outstanding

Groot Marico

Dinokana Mission A Lutheran Mission built in 1889. Its altar is

an original, a painting of Christ dating back

to the foundation year of the church.


Dinokana

Hermannsburg Mission Established in 1859 to serve the

Bahurutshe of Chief Moiloa. According to

the chief’s wishes, the mission became

both church and school.


outstanding

Madikwe Game Reserve Madikwe Game Reserve is currently the

fifth largest game reserve and is also one

of the lesser- known parks in South Africa.

This makes it a hidden- gem as it is

regarded as one of the best conservation

areas in Africa and offers the Big 5 in a

680 km2 park (750 km2 including newly

incorporated privately owned land). The

park offers a number of luxurious lodges

as well as community lodges in a malaria-


Madikwe

free zone.

The land where Madikwe now stands was

previously used as farming land. The poor

soil meant that farming was mostly

unsuccessful and the South African

government then decided that it would best

be used as a national park to help

economically uplift the disadvantaged

area..

Church of St John the

Baptist

The Church was built in 1873, the church

is a National Monument. An unusual

feature of this church is that it is not a

Dutch Reform Church – far more often the

norm for the old ‘cornerstone’ churches

associated with South Africa’s small

farming towns.


Mosega Monument. Commemorating the punitive raid against

the Matabele at Zendelings Post in 1837.


outstanding

Klein Marico Resort The terrain with accommodation is situated

on a game farm. The area is famous for its

incredible sunsets and natural beauty.

The programme based on a menu system

is sent out to the different schools prior to

their visit. The programme is then

compiled by well-trained environmental

educationists interrelated with the curricula

of the school, with emphasis on practical


Groot Marico

fieldwork. It provides for a hands-on

experience and the opportunity to study

the interrelationships between nature and

man. It is a different experience for the

child to track animal on foot and getting

really close to the smaller things in nature.

Opportunities are provided for visiting staff

members and pupils to take part in

practical projects such as erosion control,

upgrading of the veld for pasture and

game census and to study different

cultures and very old ruins of an early

settlement.

5. TSWAING LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POTENTIAL VTSD TOURISM PROJECTS

VTSD SITE



LOCALITY

Anglo War Boer

Monument and battle

fields around Tswaing

Local Municipality.

On the N14 between Barberspan and

Vryburg. Delareyville is 100km south west

of Lichtenburg and 40km south west of

Sannieshof.

Development of the Anglo Boer War Tourism Route.

Training of young people as tourists guides.

Development of a tourism Marketing

Assistance with marketing platforms.

Development of a Museum

Development of tourism information

Delareyville

http://www.tourismnorthwest.co.za/routes/treasure_route.html

Delareyville

The Dutch Reformed

Delareyville is named after the famous

General Koos De la Rey and was founded

in 1913 (after the Anglo-Boer War). The

town is situated in the north western

corner of the maize triangle, 96 km

from Lichtenburg, 82 km from Vryburg and

114 km from Wolmaransstad.

The town is the centre of a rich and

progressive farming community. Salt pans

that can be found all over the district make

a major contribution to the salt production

of the country.

Agricultural activities in the area are

mainly maize, sunflower, sorghum and

groundnuts. Cattle and sheep farming are

also practiced in the area.

The Dutch Reformed Church in Main

Street is a national monument and was

designed by Gerhard Moerdyk. The Earth

Satellite Station was erected in 1998 to

centre.

Signage for all Tourism sites in Tswaing Local Municipality

http://www.tourismnorthwest.co.za/central/lichtenburg.html

http://www.tourismnorthwest.co.za/bophirima/vryburg.html

http://www.tourismnorthwest.co.za/southern/wolmaransstad.html

Church in Main Street

Sporting Complex

Caravan Park

improve telecommunications in southern

Africa.

There are facilities for golf, tennis, bowls,

rugby, netball and swimming.

The residents number ± 1600.

There is also an olympic swimming-pool

with adjoining caravan par( provide details,

available resources i.e ablution facilities,

showers..)

ACCOMMODATION

Delareyville offers guest house and self-

catering accommodation.

ATTRACTIONS

Barberspan is approximately 15 km from

town. The dam is the largest of its kind in

the southern hemisphere and covers an

area of approximately 2,000 ha. It is

considered fishing, boating and birding

paradise. The rally club which hosts

annual events.

Home to numerous antelope species.

This monument, 25 kilometers out on the

Ottosdal road, pays tribute to the burghers

Revamping the swimming pool,

tennis court, rugby field and netball

ground

Ablution facilities, Power Points,

Shaded Sites, Hot and Cold

Showers for caravan park

Marketing assistance

who fought and died during the Anglo-

Boer Ware

About 30 kilometers out of town on the

Ottosdal road, there is a monument

erected to commemorate the Battle of

Boschbult?

This is a community grave for Boer

soldiers and also holds the grave of

Commander FJ Potgieter. Roodewal is

about 10km out of Delareyville. Turn left

on the Migdol Road, left at a T-junction

and left again. The turn off to the

monument is about 1 km on the left.

This is the house where General Methuen

was nursed after the battle of “De

Klipdrift”. The famous big game hunter van

Zyl also used to live here.

It is adjacent to the municipal offices and

comprises an effigy of General De la Rey

and a Heroes’ Acre where a number of

persons involved in the battles from the

surrounding areas were rebuned.ch

Reformed Church

The Mother Church of Delareyville is

situated in Delarey Street and was

proclaimed a national monument in 1994.

The architect was Gerard Moerdyk

Reserve

The reserve houses several game species

such as bleshok, springbok, impala, zebra,

ostrich and kudu. It is situated just outside

town on the Ottosdal road.

In summer, the pink-coloured salt pan

attracts thousands of flamingoes – surely

one of the most awe-inspiring attractions

in the province.

More Information On Delareyville

The farm “Zoutpan or Bospan”, upon

which Delareyville was established, was

the property of the State until 1913.

Negotiations with the then Department of

Land took place during 1912 to establish a

government town on this ground. A

request was submitted by a certain Field-

Cornet AP Visser for a site inspection, with

the purpose of establishing the town.

Grave of Soldiers killed

during Anglo War Boer

Ottosdal is situated in the centre of the

North West Province. The town of Ottosdal

was established as a Dutch Reformed

Church Parish on the farm Korannafontein

in 1913 and named after its owner, GP

Otto.

The main routes to and from Gauteng

(Pretoria, Johannesburg, Vereeniging), the

economic centre of South Africa, passes

through the town to the neighbouring

countries of Namibia and Botswana.

Ottosdal is the only place in South Africa

where the unique “Wonderstone” or

Pyrophyllite, is found and mined. The

annual agricultural show in Ottosdal is one

of the oldest in the Province.

ATTRACTIONS.

The British Fort

Trenches and Cemeteries

Dating from the Anglo-Boer War, 1899 to

1902, to be found on the farms

Gestoptefontein and Driekuil

San Rock Engravings

Stone Age Implements and Structures

found on farms such as Witpoort,

Development of the Anglo War Boer Route.

Training of young people as tourists guides

Marketing the heritage sites and Anglo War Boer Monument.

Ottosdal

Gestoptefontein, Driekuil and

Korannafontein Of Remembrance

Contains graves of soldiers killed during

the Anglo-Boer War

OLD FARM HOUSE

Built in 1910 and now houses a unique

African collection

OLD WATER MILLD

Built around 1860, now a national

monument

Anglo-Boer War Battle of Tweebosch

When the first post office opened here in

1920 it was named after the wife of the

postmaster of the controlling post office in

Lichtenburg.

In 1928 the settlement was named

Roosville in honour of Tielman Roos,

member of parliament for Lichtenburg, but

the name did not find favour and the

original name was restored in 1952.

Sannieshof lies in the heart of a large

maize producing region.

Attractions: am

30 km west of town, the pan is ecologically

important since it is a large body of

Development of the Anglo War Boer Battle Route.

Training of young people as tour guides

Marketing the heritage sites and Anglo War Boer Monument

Assistance with investment from private sector on boating and other water activities activities

Upgrade accommodation facilities

Development of picnic area

Sannieshof

permanent water in an area of seasonal

pans and vleis, it is particularly important

for waterfowl, many of which molt here. It

regularly supports over 20 000 individuals

and, together with the surrounding nature

reserve, holds over 320 species of birds

De Memo

Commemorating the Anglo-Boer War

Battle of Tweebosch

Bird Farms

Nurseries.

Bird Sanctuary One of the largest waterfowl sanctuaries in

Southern Africa. The Barberspan Bird

Sanctuary is a huge 2000 ha body of

water located between Delareyville and

Sannieshof. The Reserve is a pioneer in

ornithological research. Bird Life South

Africa has declared it an important national

birding site. Given that it is also a

RAMSAR Convention-accredited wetland

of international importance for migratory

birds, waterfowl and a fishing mecca that

is well worth a visit.

Development of Aquarium.

Training of young people as Tourists Guides.

Baberspan between

Delareyville and Sannieshof.

Anglo- Boer War This monument, 25 kilometres out on the Ottosdal road, pays tribute to the burghers who fought and died during the Anglo-

Development of the Anglo War Boer Battlefield Route.

Training of young people as tourists

Tswaing Local Municipality

Boer Warl

About 30 kilometres out of town on the

Ottosdal road, there is a monument

erected to commemorate the Battle of

Boschbult.

This is a community grave for Boer

soldiers and also holds the grave of

Commander FJ Potgieter. Roodewal is

about 10km out of Delareyville. Turn left

on the Migdol Road, left at a T-junction

and left again. The turn off to the

monument is about 1 km on the left.

Gestoptefontein and Driekuil

This is the house where Cieneral Methuen

was nursed after the battle of “De

Klipdrift”. The famous big game hunter

Van Zyl also used to live here.

Strydom Square

There are 43 bodies of soldiers. It is

adjacent to the municipal offices and

comprises an effigy of General De la Rey

and a Heroes’ Acre where a number of

persons involved in the battle.

guides

Marketing the heritage sites and Anglo War Boer

Thaba Sione Foot Print. San Rock Art at Thaba Sione village,

Some prime examples of San rock art can

be seen on huge rocks on a hill in the

centre of the village. The villagers still use

Training of young people as Tourists Guides.

Marketing the Heritage Site.

Thaba Sione Village

the site for rainmaking ceremonies.

Khunwana Village The Barolong capital in 1820's to 1830's

and the site of two battles of Difaqane in

1823 and 1832. On 6 August 1832, the

town was attacked by Mzilikazi's Ndebele,

thus precipitating the Barolong migrations.

Sol Plaatjie based his novel, Mhudi, on

this event.

Training of young people as tourists guides and marketing the assistance of two battles of Difaqane in 1823 to 1830’s

Khunwane Village

Shaleng It is a residential small village an extension

of Khunwana Village

None identified by municipality. Extension of Khunwana

Village

Agisanang It is a residential township based in

Sannieshof

None identified by municipality. Sannieshof

Henk Joubert Game

reserve

Home to numerous antelope species. None identified by municipality Henk Joubert Game

Reserve

TOURISM PLANS FOR THE NORTH

WEST VILLAGES, TOWNSHIPS AND

SMALL DORPIES (VTSD)

"ADVANCING RURAL TOURISM

DEVELOPMENT"

Introduction

The vision for tourism in the North West is "A dynamic, sustainable, diversified

and vibrant tourism industry for the North West Province"

The vision is to envisage the tourism sector to deliver broad based economic

benefits, whilst reviving and protecting the cultural and heritage diversity,

enhance the environment and improve the standard of living of the

community, as an integral part of the overall development of the North West

Province, supporting infrastructure and human resource development in the

Province.”

Furthermore, the tourism sector can play a critical role in giving expression to

the following Provincial Concretes:

1) Rebranding, Repositioning and Renewal (RRR)

2) Position Agriculture, Culture and Tourism (ACT) as sustainable economic

drivers in the North West Province

3) To position and develop Villages, Townships and Small Dorpies (VTSD)

economies in order to contribute to economic growth of the North west

Province

4) To enhance social cohesion through Reconciliation, Healing and Renewal

(RHR) among the people leaving in the communities of the North West

Province

5) To address the need of the people of the North West Province through

the Setsokotsane approach to service delivery (SASD)

6) To promote economic growth and development through the Saam-trek

Saam-werk philosophy.

Tourism has several advantages over other industries:

It is consumed at the point of production so that it directly benefits the communities that provide the goods.

• It enables communities that are poor in material wealth but rich in culture, history, and heritage to use their unique characteristics as an income-generating comparative advantage.

• It creates networks of different operations, from hotels and restaurants to adventure sports providers and food suppliers. This enables tourist centers to form complex and varied supply chains of goods and services, supporting a versatile labour market with a variety of jobs for tour guides, translators, cooks, cleaners, drivers, hotel managers, and other service sector workers. Many tourism jobs are flexible or seasonal and can be taken on in parallel with other existing occupations.

• It tends to encourage the development of multiple-use infrastructure that benefits the host community, including roads, health care facilities, and sports centers, in addition to the hotels and high-end restaurants that cater to foreign visitors.

Vision

This vision for tourism development in the North West Province is underpinned by development of the key natural and man- made tourism experience which the Province offers and the desire for an economically sustainable and vibrant industry which is fully engaged with the local community at an economic, environmental and social level. In developing the strategies and plans for the Province, seven key objectives have been identified which have assisted in the identification and formulation of the plan’s strategies and also significantly influenced the nature and priority of the implementation actions. The objectives are:

To create a more structured and profitable tourism industry within the principles of responsible tourism;

To successfully develop products and experiences which are economically, environmentally and socio-culturally sustainable taking advantage of the assets and characteristics unique to the Province;

To strengthen tourism services and products through the provision of training and skills development for the tourism industry;

To increase consumer awareness of the North West Province as a tourism destination;

To ensure the provision of appropriate infrastructure to support accessible tourism products;

To increase understanding of opportunities and the benefits of tourism within the local communities; and

To create additional market demand and market access for tourism products in line with local carrying capacities.

In order to give expression to the tourism vision of the North West Province,

the following key success factors should be borne in mind:

Strengthen an effective Tourism Management and Implementation Structure including a Provincial Tourism Department, Provincial Tourism Authority, Visitor Information Centres, Internet Facilities and Tourism Industry Associations

Facilitate accessible and sustainable visitor experiences in the Provinces’ key natural, authentic, iconic cultural areas

Collaborate with Tourism Hotel Schools, Chambers of Commerce to deliver quality tourism training in the Province to upgrade industry skills and knowledge in areas of hospitality and management.

Implement a targeted publicity and promotion strategy for the Province, e.g. "A Re Yeng Bokone Bophirima"

In collaboration with cluster Departments, upgrade and maintain key infrastructure in the Province, including roads and Airports

Create awareness and education for tourism Developing annual events which complement the existing iconic events Collaborate with relevant authorities reviving and protecting Provincial

Culture and Heritage

Problem Statement

The world trends of expansion and industrialisation have had an urban- centric approach. Subsequently, throughout the urbanisation syndrome, communities in rural areas have observed falling income levels and lesser job opportunities which have, on the contrary, produced strain in urban lifestyles. Due to the growing interest in rural tourism, urban pressures have given rural tourism an opportunity to surface as an option, thus realising the tourism growth potential that it symbolises. South Africa's tourism trends also compliment the worldwide trends towards harnessing rural tourism as an unconventional yet authentic form of tourism. The Rural Development Framework of the DRDLR explains that “between 10–15million South Africans live in areas that are characterised by extreme poverty and underdevelopment. There are a number of factors which limit the effectiveness of the tourism industry in terms of playing a more meaningful role in the national economy. Some of the key constraints are identified in the White Paper – Tourism Development in South Africa, 1996, and are also major constraints for rural tourism development. The limitations place emphasis on the fact that:

Tourism has been inadequately resourced and funded, There is limited integration of local communities and previously

neglected groups into tourism, Inadequate tourism education, training and awareness and lastly Lack of infrastructure, particularly in rural areas. A number of key tourist attractions are located in rural areas and are

not receiving the benefits stemming from the tourism industry. The limited involvement of local communities has also been identified as a major constraint in developing tourism in rural areas. Another major problem facing the South African tourism industry is the poor involvement of local communities and previously neglected groups within the industry.

The tourism industry, perhaps more than any other sector, provides a number of unique opportunities for involving previously neglected groups. This will require a formal assessment tool for rural tourism to thrive, that should include but not be restricted to transport - taxi services, tours, trips, airport company and other transfers, attractions to township experiences, apartheid and struggle history museums, traditional culture and history, entertainment, music, dance, theatre and story-telling events, etc. The above operators are products that have the opportunity and means to operate in rural areas. These insights therefore, contain a construct that informs the business case for the rural tourism development. Key Objectives These following key objectives guide the development of planned strategies, and subsequently the specific projects included under the Implementation Program. The seven key objectives identified for the ten year plan for tourism development in the North West Province are: 1. To create a more structured and profitable tourism industry within the

principles of responsible and sustainable tourism;

2. To successfully develop products and experiences which are economically, environmentally and socio-culturally sustainable, taking advantage of the asserts and characteristics unique to North West Province;

3. To strengthen tourism services and products through the provision of training for the tourism industry;

4. To increase consumer awareness of North West Province as a tourism destination;

5. To ensure the provision of appropriate infrastructure to support accessible tourism products;

6. To increase understanding of opportunities and benefits of tourism within the local communities; and

7. To create additional market demand and market access to tourism products in line with local carrying capacities Objective 1 To create a more structured and profitable tourism

industry within the principles of responsible and sustainable tourism;

Rationale Enhance unity within the tourism industry and a need via the new Provincial Tourism Department and the North West Tourism Board to facilitate ongoing networking between tourism businesses which aims for destination development.

An effective tourism management structure incorporating a proactive tourism marketing and promotion agency in development and marketing with set objectives, as well as the local tourism industry associations is essential for a destination’s success.

Potential issues in tourism development land ownership need to be addressed as early as possible and a strategy developed to guide the future.

Tourism investors require a stable, effective industry with a proven track record.

Objective 2 To successfully develop products and experiences which

are economically, environmentally and socio-culturally sustainable, taking advantage of the asserts and characteristics unique to North West Province;

Rationale

Successful destinations focus development on existing experiences and unique offerings, rather than trying to grow diversity in order to be ‘all things to all people”.

Provincial existing tourism offerings tend to be

focussed around key experience themes – in particular Pilanesberg National Park, Sun City, Madikwe Game Reserve, Hartebeespoort Dam cultural and heritage ceremonies and nature - suggesting a strong and focussed foundation of existing attributes and characteristics to build upon . By building upon these foundations, North West Province's tourism experiences can be enhanced, so more reasons available for people to visit and to stay longer.

Objective 3 To strengthen tourism services and products through the provision of training for the tourism industry;

Rationale

Tourism industry is a dynamic industry which requires continues training in order to keep up with changing environment

Skill levels are very basic and often do not meet tourists expectation

Objective 4 To increase consumer awareness of North West Province

as a tourism destination;

Rationale

In order to optimise limited marketing resources, and make every Rand count, it is necessary to channel marketing efforts to those source markets & travel segments which are most likely to visit the North West Province (i.e. target markets). It is also critical to find the most cost effective avenues to reach those markets and encourage conversion

There is a lack of detailed information of the range of tourism products in the province

Objective 5 To ensure the provision of appropriate infrastructure to support accessible tourism products;

Rationale

The North West Province is facing significant issues in the availability and maintenance of infrastructure which supports its current tourism activity. The provision of adequate and well maintained infrastructure, which is critical to the Province as a whole, is essential for the North West to build a successful tourism industry. In particular, this applies to infrastructure which supports the experience development focus of the plan such as

accommodation, road and air access and communication for rural projects

Objective 6 To increase understanding of opportunities and benefits of tourism within the local communities;

Rationale Tourism industry is relatively unexplored. The host communities need to understand and appreciate the benefits of such developments so that they can contribute toward enhancing the experiences of visitors.

Objective 7 To create additional market demand and market access to tourism products in line with local carrying capacities

Rationale Profitable tourism investment will only result from growing and viable market. Demand need to increase to deliver broad based community benefits and sustainable business opportunities.

Opportunity Statement ACT and VTSD The reality remains that post 1994 there has been less investment in Tourism

economy in historically black Villages, Townships and Small Dorpies. Tourists in the main are chasing experiences on products that are based on Natural, Cultural and Historical endowments. The following constitutes the Socio-Economic characterisation of the Villages, Townships and Small Dorpies

Limited investments in Tourism infrastructure which includes Roads, Water, Energy and ICT

Limited product development which includes Accommodation establishment Natural, Cultural and Historical Sites

Limited or lack of Sporting or Conferencing to promote high impact Events

Limited or lack of Enterprise Development to promote Tourism business Limited or lack of Tourism Infrastructure to promote Education and

Training.

The North West Provincial Government has deliberately put tourism at the centre of the developmental agenda to change the economic landscape of the Province through the Agriculture, Culture and Tourism (ACT) initiative. It has been realized that the tourism sector can contribute to economic growth, employment and eradication of poverty in the Province. In line with the ACT initiative, the Province has targeted Villages, Townships and Small Dorpies (VTSD) areas to improve their socio-economic profiles, given the fact that these are areas that are economically depressed and need economic interventions. Rural Tourism provides the ability to supplement the income streams of businesses operating or fixed in rural locations, a good example of this is farming diversification. This can help maintain the environmental and landscape qualities which are valued by visitors, communities and businesses alike. Tourism also supports the economic viability of communities. Local services and amenities, such as shops, pubs, restaurants, transport are all supported and sustained by visitors to rural areas. Tourism has the ability to contribute to the conservation and enhancement of the Provincial natural and built environment through the businesses and visitors that benefit and rely on these rural assets. This is not always a direct contribution but recognition by those investing in the environment that their conservation is important to the visitor economy. The ACT employment structure

Sector

1996 2000 2005 2010 2014 Annual

growth (%)

2000-14 Number persons

Narrow

agriculture 45 477 56 449 42 125 31 911 32 668 -4.12%

Broad

agriculture 57 090 69 719 54 154 43 135 45 711 -3.20%

Culture 21 005 29 965 39 402 50 023 54 959 4.78%

Tourism 58 144 79 642 96 337 115 704 126 912 3.65%

Distribution (% of total)

Employment

elasticity

Narrow

agriculture 9.30 9.97 7.21 4.94 4.85 -3.37

Broad

agriculture 11.68 12.31 9.27 6.67 6.78 -2.24

Culture 4.30 5.29 6.75 7.74 8.15 0.78

Tourism 11.90 14.06 16.49 17.90 18.82 1.11

Department: Finance, Economy and Enterprise Development (the FEED) - North West Provincial Government Ten principles for sustainable tourism development

Sustainable use of tourism resources; Reducing overconsumption and wastage of tourist; Maintaining natural diversity, social and cultural development of rural; Integration of tourism planning and national development strategy,

regional and especially local; Supporting local economies by supporting tourism development

initiative groups and local touristic offer support to protect the environment and cultural property environment;

Consultation of experts and the public in the development of tourism and local economy to avoid conflicts of interest between political factors, government, on the one hand and tourism entrepreneurs and people on the other side;

Sustainable development of tourism must be maintained through training, qualification, improvement, training of locals, civic training, adequate sociological;

Promotion of tourism marketing in the tourism market by studying the local area and queen or nationally and internationally;

Research and monitoring of rural tourism activities and actions to protect and conserve the environment and tourism resources.

SWOT Analysis

For the North West Province, it has become clear that the most distressed economic conditions are generally occurring in villages, townships and small dorpies (VTSD). This economic environment will be mitigated by the policy pronouncement of the Provincial Government to endeavour to change the economic landscape of such areas by implementing programmes and projects that would result in positive spinoffs.

Targeted Rural Tourism Implementation Plans

Action Lead Partners Outcome/Success Measure

Rich culture and heritage offerings

Supporting tourism strategies

and policies

National Development Plans

Availability of land

Biodiversity

Potential for eco-tourism

Nature and Game reserves

Academic institutions

Untapped tourism potential

Lack of education and tourism awareness

programmes and skills base

Poor tourism supporting infrastructure

Poor coordination of tourism initiatives (IGR)

Poor resource allocation

Lack of inclusive planning and community

involvement

Capacity gaps at Municipalities

Poor service delivery and implementation

Poor land use

Poor profiling of rural product offering

Sustainable exploitation of untapped rural

culture and heritage offerings

Culture and heritage tourism

Indigenous knowledge systems

Various tourism forms (agri-tourism,

adventure tourism, business tourism,

township tourism)

Adventure tourism

Lack of reliable date and statistics

Land ownership

Competition

Environmental degradation

Perceptions about tourism

Economic markets

Unemployment

Red tape

Develop messages (through market research) that reflect the distinctive nature of Provincial rural products and experiences throughout the year

Department of Tourism North West Tourism Board Municipalities Tourism industry

Perceptions and understanding increase. Increase in visitation levels and spend.

Increase the promotion of Provincial rural products and experiences by including rural messages in tourism promotions nationally and internationally and using new media and viral marketing techniques to engage audiences.


Increase in volume and value of domestic and international visitors.

Identify target markets with a propensity to purchase rural tourism products and target them through marketing communications

North West Tourism Board

Increase in visitation levels and spend.

Identify routes to market that support rural businesses and communities Review and build on available sources of rural tourism performance and trends data.


More robust, timely and accessible data to allow better business decisions.

Support efforts to increase quality broadband coverage in rural areas to deliver business growth and effective marketing and communication of the rural tourism offer.

North West Tourism Board Department of Communications

Increase in broadband coverage.

Increase local community

Department of Tourism North West Tourism

ownership, support for and use of their rural tourism assets

Board Municipalities Tourism industry

Geographic coverage.

Undertake Village , Township and Small Dorpie Tourism Awareness and Pride Programs.

Department of Tourism

Community based tourism and involvement in the industry Enterprise development

Encourage destinations to have visitor travel plans in place and to work with businesses and accommodation providers to promote things to enjoy that require reduced travel.


Geographic coverage.

Strengthen an effective Tourism Management and Implementation Structure


Coordinating and Implementation forums

Facilitate accessible and sustainable visitor experiences in Provinces’ key natural, authentic, iconic cultural areas

North West Tourism Board

Increase in visitation levels and spend.

Collaboration with Tourism Hotel Schools, Department of Education and Sports Development and Tourism Associations to deliver quality training

Tourism Hotel Schools, Department of Education and Sports Development and Tourism Association

Quality tourism workforce

In collaboration with the Department of Public Works and Roads, provide, upgrade and maintain key tourism supporting infrastructure in the Province, including roads and airports

Department of Public Works and Roads Department of Tourism North West Tourism Board Municipalities Tourism industry

Accessible destination

Collaborate with the Department of Culture, Promotion of Cultural and

Department of Culture, Arts and Traditional Affairs and relevant other Authorities to revive and protect Provincial Cultural and Heritage sites/attractions

Arts and Traditional Affairs, Department of Tourism, South African Heritage Resources Agency

Heritage tourism

Tourism Through Rebranding, Repositioning and Renewal (RRR)

Tourism destinations worldwide are faced with the challenge of repositioning themselves through image alteration or reclassification of the tourism product in their current positioning strategy (Buhalis 2000; Cooper and Ruhanen 2001). Reasons for repositioning include increasingly worldwide competition for tourism (Manente and Cerato 1999; Pechlaner 1999), changing preferences of tourists (French 1999; Manente and Cerato 1999), or a fixed image that does not promote the destination effectively (Brackenbury 1999). Repositioning is necessary because it allows destinations to rejuvenate themselves to focus on highlighting their current attributes and image to attract tourists in the face of strong competition (Brackenbury 1999; Pechlaner 1999). Increasingly, destinations are looking for new sources of competitive advantage, as the global tourism industry become increasingly competitive. The concept of destination branding has received a lot of attention in recent years both from marketing academics and practitioners, many of whom regard it as a strong marketing management tool for: destination rebranding, restructuring, repositioning and even strategic destination management.

A destination brand is a name, symbol, logo, word, mark or other graphic that both identifies and differentiates the destination; furthermore, it conveys the promise of a memorable travel experience that is uniquely associated with the destination; it also serves to consolidate and reinforce the recollection of pleasurable memories of the destination experience” (Brent-Ritchie & Ritchie, 1998:108).

Destination branding is the set of marketing activities that support the creation of a name, symbol, logo, word mark or other graphic that readily identifies and

differentiates a destination; that consistently convey the expectation of a memorable travel experience that is uniquely associated with the destination; that serve to consolidate and reinforce the emotional connection between the visitor and the destination; and that reduces consumer search costs and perceived risk. Collectively, these activities serve to create a destination image that positively influences consumer destination choice.” (Blain et al, 2005:337). The brand’s core is defined by its personality, positioning and reality. This core identity should cohesively underpin all of the brand’s values and should be consistently reinforced in the tourism product and communications. As such, it can become a cornerstone of the destination’s marketing strategy, and a source of its sustainable competitive advantage (Aaker, 1996).

Re-branding Constraints

The following are some common constraints associated with rebranding efforts:

o A widespread lack of finance know-how to support competitive marketing campaigns; for most Destination Marketing Organization's under-funding is a serious problem, where even DMO budgets pale in comparison with those of major corporations

o Lack of co-ordination between governments and private industries limits the ability to develop clear destination brand images;

o Destination (re)branding requires a long-term investment, destination branding : marketers are often under strong and unrealistic (political) pressure to produce significant short term results. Discrepancies between long-term tourism branding and short-term political agenda can result in unrealistic political expectations and consequent difficulties for destination marketers

o Burdened by their centralized control and planning economic systems, efforts to produce a coherent tourism destination brand are often resisted by stakeholders;

o Destination branding is made difficult by the need for destinations to simultaneously with branding, restructure the industry, reform the relevant regulatory environment and modernize supporting infrastructure (Hall, 2005).

Success Factors

The successful creation and development of a world class destination will depend on the following:

Brand positioning based on a vision grounded in intensive consumer, stakeholder and competitor research

Understanding that DB is much more than an advertising, logo and slogan campaign: brand is a relationship and a communicator

An “inclusive” brands, dependent on extensive public/private partnerships and alliances;

Led by outstanding “brand champions” with vision and commitment Successful destination brands regularly employ cutting-edge and original

communication strategies; Changes in brand’s personality and expression are managed with

consistency which is grounded in that brand’s core values In today’s highly competitive tourist industry, destinations are under increasing pressure. This dynamic competitive environment calls for the development of a clearly distinctive destination identity or “brand’, one that is grounded in the destination’s ‘personality’ and its unique core values. Destination branding is increasingly becoming a core marketing and business strategy issue.

Brand Communication and Positioning Strategy

Brand Culture

Brand Character

Brand

Slogan

Brand Personality

Brand

Identity

Identifying perspective

Brand Awareness

Differentiating Perspective

Brand

Knowledge

Action Lead Partners

Outcome/Success Measure

Identifying a set of possible competitive advantages upon which to build a position (brand identity development)

Department of Tourism North West Tourism Board Department of Culture, Arts and Traditional Affairs

Rebranding and Repositioning Consensus

Implement comprehensive, effective and coherent marketing and promotion programmes for destination North West

North West Tourism Board Municipalities and their Entities Tourism industry North West Tourism Board

Leveraging of marketing resources Brand awareness

Effectively communicating/delivering this position to clearly selected target markets (brand launch and communication (internally/ externally) of its vision

Department of Tourism North West Tourism Board

Knowledge of the destination brand Market development and growth

Support and Sustain iconic Festivals of the Province (Mahika Mahikeng, Taung Cultural Calabash, Huhudi Agricultural Show, Bray July Horseracing, etc.)

Department of Arts, Culture and Traditional Affairs Mmabana Foundation Department of Tourism North West Tourism Board Entertainment industry

More numbers of visitors attending festivals

Brand Symbols Brand

Name

Brand Image

Brand Tracking and Feedback

Push the sale and promotion of unique selling propositions

Department of Tourism North West Tourism Board North West Parks Board Tourism Industry

Tourist market build and retention

Promote media familiarization trips to various attractions of the Province

Department of Tourism North West Tourism Board Media Houses Tourism Industry

Wide coverage and knowledge about product offering Increased visits

The successful implementation of the plan will see an increase in the

recognition of tourism as a major source of economic and regional

development, by government and the private sector as well as assist with the

alignment of local, regional and state-wide strategies affecting the tourism

industry.

Tourism and Social Cohesion (RHR)

Social cohesion is the degree of social integration and inclusion in communities and society at large, and the extent to which mutual solidarity finds expression among individuals and communities. In terms of this definition, a community or society is cohesive to the extent that the inequalities, exclusions and disparities based on ethnicity, gender, class, nationality, age, disability or any other distinctions which engender divisions distrust and conflict are reduced and/or eliminated in a planned and sustained manner. This, with community members and citizens as active participants, working together for the attainment of shared goals, designed and agreed upon to improve the living conditions for all

Tourism can play a key role in building peace and supporting reconciliation processes, concluded the UNWTO Conference on ‘Tourism, a catalyst for development, peace and reconciliation’ held in Passikudah, Sri Lanka between 11 and 14 July 2016.

Research by the World Travel and tourism Council has shown that countries with more open and sustainable tourism sector tends to be more peaceful. It follows that:

a sustainable and open tourism sector brings about higher levels of positive peace; namely attitudes, institutions and structures that create and sustain peaceful societies

Where there is more sustainable and open tourism sector, such destinations are more likely to enjoy higher levels of positive peace in the future

The more sustainable a country's tourism sector, the lower the levels of violence and conflicts is likely to be

In con-conflict countries, tourism is resilient to deterioration in violence and conflict, even when terrorism is targeted at tourists

The world has become increasingly unequal in terms of its levels of peacefulness, with the most peaceful countries enjoying increasing levels of peace and prosperity, while the least peaceful countries are facing greater levels of violence and conflict.

Through tourism comes discovery,

which brings understanding,

which brings appreciation and respect,

which brings connection,

which brings care and compassion,

which brings peace.

Community engagement and empowerment, capacity building and training, and public/private sector partnerships are key factors in advancing a culture of peace through tourism in post-conflict societies. The importance of placing tourism at the heart of the peace and reconciliation agenda, can ensure that sector can deliver on its capacity to generate development and social inclusion.

Tourism is a vehicle for trust and goodwill. Cultural understanding can change attitudes and build peace. Tourism’s role in peace building is also enacted through its contribution to poverty alleviation, cultural preservation and

environmental conservation. Moreover, the tourism industry can help promote peace and stability in developing countries by providing jobs, generating income, diversifying the economy, protecting the environment, and promoting cross-cultural awareness. Tourism is the fourth largest industry in the global economy.

However, when tourism is poorly managed, societal tensions persist, local communities’ connection to their heritage weakens, responsible practices around tourism sites suffer, and local culture and values erode.

As governments respond to tourism demand and create a welcoming environment for further tourism expansion, this ultimately increases future peace. For tourism to help deliver prosperity and stabilize communities effectively, specific action must be taken by three main constituencies: host communities, host governments, and foreign stakeholders. Host communities should work to leverage their competitive advantage, improve service delivery, and protect their environment and culture. Host governments should establish supportive strategies, introduce and implement necessary regulations, remove bottlenecks, and adopt internationally recognized tourism standards. Foreign stakeholders could prioritize tourism as a viable economic force, direct investment to this sector, and facilitate knowledge and technological transfers.



North West Communities Dialogue

Department of Social Development Department of Tourism

United North West

Use Community Building criteria as part of the Tourism/Lilizela Awards

Department of Tourism District Municipalities Local Municipalities Tourism Industry

Recognition and inclusion

Mobilize and sustain Tourism Ambassadors programme

Department of Tourism Sustainable advocacy of tourism through peace

Development of eco-tourism projects

Department of Tourism North West Parks Board North West Tourism Board

Responsible and sustainable tourism development that protects the environment, culture and heritage of host communities

Tackling "bad Department of Tourism Safe environment for existing and

neighbourhood effect" by implementing tourist safety programmes

SAPS Department of Community Safety and Liaison

potential visitors

Investment in tourism supporting infrastructure and human capital

Provincial Government Tourism Industry

A well established tourism industry and a well trained and capable workforce

Create an enabling environment through enabling regulations and standards

Department of Tourism Municipalities

An inclusive economy that benefit host communities and protects the environment and social attributes

Mitigating against structural leakages

Department of Economy and Enterprise Development Department of Tourism

A tourism economy that captures more tourist spending and limits leakages to maximize revenue

Provide strategic oversight

Department of Tourism House of Traditional Leadership Municipalities

Constructive leadership to ensure integrated planning, policy and strategy development and resourcing for development

Tourism through Saam-trek saamwerk

The Saamtrek Saamwerk advocates for a collaborative approach in the service delivery chain whereby Government plays the role of coordinating and providing the enabling legislative and policy environment to other sectors. To give practical expression to these principles it will need a commitment to develop a structured working relation through the Public Private Partnership (PPP) and Inter Governmental Relations(IGR) forums. The overall approach will be informed by the twin principle of Saamtrek Saamwerk and Setsokotsane.

There are many forms of partnerships and some only involve the private sector. However, developing tourism will often require the involvement of governments as they have control over essential resources such as public lands (i.e., beaches, mountains, national parks, lakes) and also the responsibility for activities such as regional economic development, planning, security of borders, and social and environmental protection. PPPs bring together stakeholders with different objectives and skills, and resources in a formal or

informal voluntary partnership to improve the attractiveness of a regional destination, its productivity, associated market efficiency, and the overall management of tourism. The Government and tourism industries/sector can work together in a variety of ways and on a number of different types of activity at a regional level. Examples include the development of tourism strategies, the creation of policy networks or joint investment in co-operative marketing campaigns. However, in developing tourism, eventually government must rely on the private sector to deliver services to tourists. Such services are provided by a range of stakeholders, including investors, developers, accommodation businesses, attractions, tour companies, and others. In addition, government agencies and tourism offices should work together with representatives of the local communities. Therefore, it is important for the public and private sectors to cooperate in developing new tourism initiatives, and managing tourism development.



Increase learners engaged on tourism and hospitality career opportunities

North West Tourism Board Department of Education and Sports Development Tourism industry

Capable workforce

Tourism Enterprise development

Department of Economy and Enterprise Development Department of Tourism Tourism Industry

Participation in the mainstream economy by previously disadvantaged groups

Facilitate Access to the Social Responsibility Initiative ( NDT Funding) to drive Tourism Product Development in the Villages, Townships and Small Dorpies.

National Department of Tourism Department of Tourism (NW) Tourism industry

Harvesting of existing incentives and opportunities Availability of tourism supporting infrastructure for product development

Increased tourists visits

Enhance the competitiveness of tourism destinations by facilitating intervention in new niche markets that can support appropriate economic development of a destination

North West Tourism Board North West Development Corporation

Competitive tourism industry

Universities to providing impartial and expert opinion and advice, providing a repository of skills and knowledge

North West University Department of Tourism

Memorandum of Understanding Well researched tourism interventions

Initiate community based tourism development initiatives

Traditional Authorities Department of Tourism North West Tourism Board Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Rural development in collaboration with communities

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