A museum of the Northern Flagship Institution, Gauteng Province

Our Vision, Mission and Key Objectives

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OUR VISION

To develop and manage an internationally important meteorite impact site as an ecotourism model of the conservation and use of its natural and cultural features, the enhancement of the quality of life of the host community, and the provision of an enjoyable, unique and affordable experience for visitors

OUR MISSION

The Management of Tswaing is committed to:

  • The sustainable conservation of the cultural and natural heritage of the area;

  • The development and maintenance of systems for the effective and efficient distribution of benefits to the host community;

  • The creation of enjoyable, unique and authentic experiences for visitors, based on their needs and expectations as well as resource constraints;

  • The creation of an infrastructure to meet the needs of visitors;

  • The creation of viable opportunities for private sector involvement.

  • The achievement of the mission is based on participation democracy, access and equity, innovation and inspiration, resourcefulness, capacity building, co-operation and partnerships, accountability, integrated planning and Batho Pele (People First). 

OUR KEY OBJECTIVES

To attain our vision and mission, our key objectives are:

  • The conservation and preservation of Tswaing's biodiversity, biophysical processes, landscape and historical and archaeological resources;

  • The sustainable use of Tswaing's natural and cultural heritage resources to the socio-economic benefit of the host community, as well as to international, national, provincial and metropolitan stakeholders;

  • An effective Management Plan.

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