SPECIAL FEATURE Northern Cape Capital: Kimberley Main towns: Douglas, Upington, De Aar, Port Nolloth, Colesberg Population: 1 185 600 (2015) Area: 372 889km² (30.5% of South Africa) Premier: Dr Zamani Saul (ANC) Key sectors: Agriculture, mining, renewable energy, astronomy. Infrastructure: Upington Special Economic Zone, Sol Plaatje University, Vaalharts Irrigation Scheme. Notable tourism assets: Six national parks including the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Orange River, spring flower displays, diamond routes. Provincial government website: www.northern-cape.gov.za Department of Economic Development and Tourism: www.northern-cape.gov.za/dedat North West Capital: Mahikeng Main towns: Klerksdorp, Rustenburg, Brits, Potchefstroom Population: 3 707 000 (2015) Area: 104 882km² (8.6% of South Africa) Premier: Professor Tebogo Job Mokgoro (ANC) Key sectors: Mining, agriculture, agri-processing, automotive components. Infrastructure: Hartbeespoort Dam, Pelindaba nuclear research unit, North West University, Bakwena Platinum Highway. Notable tourism assets: Sun City, Mmbatho Palms Hotel Casino Convention Resort, Pilanesberg National Park, 18 luxury lodges in Madikwe Game Reserve. Provincial government website: www.nwpg.gov.za North West Development Corporation: www.nwdc.co.za Western Cape Capital: Cape Town Main towns: Stellenbosch, George, Plettenberg Bay, Beaufort West, Oudtshoorn, Worcester, Malmesbury Population: 6 200 100 (2015) Area: 129 462km² (10.6% of South Africa) Premier: Alan Winde (DA) Key sectors: Agriculture, agriprocessing, wine and grapes, financial services, manufacturing, tourism, oil and gas, boatbuilding. Infrastructure: Ports of Cape Town, Saldanha and Mossel Bay, Mossgas oil-to-gas refinery, Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town International Convention Centre, Koeberg nuclear power station. Notable tourism assets: Table Mountain, Garden Route National Park, Karoo National Park, West Coast National Park, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape Point, V&A Waterfront, Plettenberg Bay, Route 62, Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art. Provincial government website: www.westerncape.gov.za Wesgro: www.wesgro.co.za SOUTH AFRICAN BUSINESS 2021 2020 18 22
An ExtrAordinAry BusinEss EvEnts dEstinAtion northern Cape, south Africa An award winning business and incentive destination, this ageless land offers a seamless fusion of first world technologies and infrastructure with ancient authentic cultures, dramatic natural beauty and awesome adventure. This is the Northern Cape. Now come and experience it for yourself… For more information do visit www.experiecenortherncape.com businessevents@experiencenortherncape.com Northern Cape Tourism @NorthernCapeSA northerncapetourism northerncapesa
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