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Mayibuye Precinct seeks investors for tourism development

Investors are needed to finance the project, while government will ensure provision of enabling infrastructure and various incentives as part of the project support.

Mayibuye Precinct Development

Project background

The Mayibuye Precinct is located in Galeshewe and was selected as it has great potential to be developed as a tourism attraction in the area. The Mayibuye Precinct has many of the characteristics of a successful tourism precinct, such as the clustering of several tourist attractions, offering several tourism services and activities, giving tourists several reasons for visiting.

It also allows for tourists and residents to interact with the host community. There are a variety of land uses and forms of ownership with public access. The Mayibuye Precinct is in Greater No 2, which is rich in history. Greater No 2 was established soon after the De Beers Mine opened in 1886, one of the first townships in Kimberley.

Some of the main attractions in Mayibuye Precinct include:
  • Mayibuye Uprising Memorial, in remembrance of the innocent victims who lost their lives during the Mayibuye Uprising.
  • Robert Sobukwe’s office, where he practised law.
  • Aids Memorial, in honour of all those who lost their lives to Aids.
  • Beer Hall, site where the Mayibuye Uprising started.
  • Abantu Batho Hall, where Sol Plaatje gave his last public lecture in 1932.
  • First barber shop in Galeshewe.

Project description

The project will entail the following elements:

  • Redevelopment of Mayibuye Square as a major tourist magnet for Galeshewe.
  • Restoration of Robert Sobukwe’s office to preserve and exhibit the life and the role he played in the liberation struggle.
  • Development of the Entrance Arch to activate the precinct, giving it a sense of place.
  • Development of the Heroes Garden as a place of honour, reflection and especially remembrance of the fallen heroes and heroines of Galeshewe.
  • Public library and resource centre, incorporating modern technology and resources.
  • Arts and craft centre – workshop facilities that will enable local artists to create their crafts.
  • Parking area – safe and secure parking facilities.
Targeted sectors:
  • Infrastructure
  • Real Estate
  • Construction
Project finance:
  • Equity Partners
  • Property Developers
  • Investors

Investors are needed to finance the project, while government will ensure provision of 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 Tourism
  • Northern Cape Economic Development Agency
  • Sol Plaatje Municipality
  • Private Sector

Contact / Enquiries

Potential investors interested in this project are encouraged to contact the project team below. Please use Mayibuye Precinct Development as reference. 

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