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Northern Cape Tourism Investment Prospectus 2023

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Each of South Africa’s provinces has something special to offer. The Northern Cape Province has many unique and unexplored attributes. The Province is the largest in terms of size in the country and has a coastline of approximately 300km. It is also the least densely populated province in the country. The competitive advantage that we hold as the Northern Cape is our tremendous geographic size, our mineral riches, our sun, wind and hydro-energy resources and our fresh produce, including vegetables, grains, fruit and protein. We are also home to the best wines in the country. Awe-inspiring landscapes and beautiful fauna and flora define our tourism offering.

BIG HOLE PRECINCT

BIG HOLE PRECINCT KIMBERLEY FRANCES BAARD DISTRICT PROJECT BACKGROUND In recent years, the Big Hole Precinct (BHP) has been identified by the Northern Cape Province as a priority tourism development zone. Recent developments in the BHP have caused a significant increase in visitor figures to the area, which in turn generates the need for further development. Development in the vicinity began in 2005 with the comprehensive revamp of the Big Hole Museum to the value of R50-million by the De Beers Consolidated Diamond Mining Company, making it one of the best open-air museums by global comparison. In 2012, the Mittah Seperepere International Convention Centre (MSICC) was officially launched in the Big Hole Precinct. As one of the newest convention centres in the country, the facility boasts a plenary capacity of 2 500 seats in addition to an open-air arena which also accommodates 2 500 delegates at capacity. In addition, the four-star Protea Hotel Kimberley was also built in close proximity, a facility that is being expanded at present due to increased demand for luxury rooms. Furthermore, the Big Hole Caravan Park, formerly known as the Open Mine Municipal Caravan Park, is also located within the Big Hole Precinct adjacent to the MSICC. The park facilities comprise tent and caravan stands with 46 grassed sites with power stands, as well as modern ablution facilities with hot water, laundry and scullery facilities. The site is currently managed by the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality. 22

Kuruman Vioolsdrift Upington Kathu Kimberley Kleinzee Springbok Hondeklip Bay De Aar Brandvlei Colesberg Sutherland TARGETED SECTORS • Real estate • Construction DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT Further development of the Big Hole Precinct in Kimberley to create design and attraction synergy between the Big Hole Museum, Protea Hotel Kimberley, Mittah Seperepere International Convention Centre, Kumba Skate Plaza and Frances Baard Flagship Visitor Centre. PROJECT FINANCE • Property Developers • Private Investors PROJECT STATUS Construction is complete and the project is in operations phase. Precinct development and expansion is the next phase. GOVERNMENT SUPPORT AND INCENTIVES It is envisaged that the project will be financed by an investor while the government will ensure enabling infrastructure and various incentives as part of the project support. PARTNERSHIPS • Northern Cape Department of Public Works • Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and TourismNorthern Cape Economic Development Agency • Sol Plaatje Municipality CONTACTS Ms Jean Wilson: Chief Director Tourism Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism Tel: 053 839 4000 | Email : jwilson@ncpg.gov.za Mr Johann van Schalkwyk Director: Tourism Development Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism Tel: 053 839 4000 | Email: jvs.dtec@gmail.com

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