Question NW3123 to the Minister of Tourism
21 October 2022 - NW3123
Winkler, Ms HS to ask the Minister of Tourism
(1)What are the relevant details of the work done in each of the 30 community-based tourism projects supported by her department, given that a strategic decision was taken to move funds from the other three programmes to the specified programme; (2) with reference to the community-based tourism projects her department has been supporting, (a) how were the specified projects selected and (b) were any local community tourism organisations engaged?
Reply:
(1)
No. |
Project Name |
Project Progress |
1 |
LP Matsila Lodge |
These projects are currently at the tender evaluation stage for the appointment of contractors. |
2 |
LP Phiphidi Waterfall |
|
3 |
LP The Oaks Lodge |
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4 |
LP Ngove |
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5 |
LP Tisane |
|
6 |
FS Vredefort Dome |
|
7 |
KZN Muzi Pan |
|
8 |
EC Mthonsi Lodge |
|
9 |
EC Qatywa Lodge |
|
10 |
LP Nandoni Dam |
|
11 |
FS QwaQwa Guest House |
These project sites have been handed over to contractors who are busy with site establishment and compliance with Legal, Health & Safety and Regulatory requirements. |
12 |
FS Monontsha |
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13 |
NW Manyane Lodge |
For all these projects, tender documents are currently being finalised for the procurement of contractors. |
14 |
NW Lotlamoreng Dam |
|
15 |
MP Numbi Gate (Two separate pojects i.e. Numbi Nkambeni and Numbi Mdluli) |
|
16 |
LP VhaTsonga |
|
17 |
NC Platfontein Lodge |
Concept reports are being finalized by the Professional Service Providers for these projects. |
18 |
NC Kamiesberg |
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19 |
KZN Anton Lembede Museum eThekwini Municipality |
Design Development is currently being finalized for these projects. |
20 |
NC McGregor Museum |
|
21 |
KZN AmaHlubi Cultural Heritage |
|
22 |
NW Sol Plaatjie Exhibition at Mafikeng Museum |
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23 |
NW Lehurutshe Liberation Heritage Museum |
|
24 |
EC Maluti Hiking Trail |
Construction works have commenced on site for these projects |
25 |
EC Nyandeni Chalets |
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26 |
EC Western Tembuland |
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27 |
LP Tshathogwe Game Farm |
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28 |
LP Mtititi Game Farm |
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29 |
LP Mapate Recreational Social Tourism Facility |
|
30 |
MP Mnisi Resort |
The community had secured separate funding and commenced construction on this project. The project was therefore handed over to the Community and removed from the list of projects to be implemented by the Department. |
(2) (a) The projects were selected based on their alignment to the department’s strategic objectives of inclusive tourism growth, focus on rural tourism and the diversification of tourism offerings.
(b) The benefiting owning entities, Provincial and Local Government of those projects were consulted on these projects. No local community organisations were engaged.