KaiKai is a joint venture between the private sector and local government.

Together with projects spearheaded by national government, KaiKai forms part of an economic strategy to grow the Namaqualand region and in particular Port Nolloth.

On 5 February 2006, the Northern Cape Premier and members of her cabinet paid an official visit to the KaiKai site. Accompanied by the Mayor of the Richtersveld Municipality, Dan Singh, she was received by the developer, Jimmy du Toit.

Dan Singh and Jimmy du Toit elaborated on the social agenda of KaiKai and the design elements that are calculated to stimulate local economic development. KaiKai’s overt support of small business in the region, in particular BEE’s, was graphically displayed by the iconic quartzite wall built at our sales office on the site.

Shortly after the presentation at the KaiKai office, the Premier inspected the terrain. She was made aware of the recent discovery of archaeological remains on the KaiKai site and the opportunity it may create to reveal some of the history of the ancient inhabitants of the Northern Cape. She was also shown where and how the overall design philosophy, with its emphasis on the visual arts, will feature within the development.

The presence of SABC television and radio and other media representatives, has resulted in extensive national media coverage. The televised interview with site manager, James de Wet, created great excitement in the Port Nolloth community.

KaiKai is truly privileged to have received the Premier and members of her cabinet. In line with provincial government objectives, KaiKai will strive to make a worthy contribution towards uplifting the people of our region.

Sniffer dogs deployed at KaiKai before arrival of Premier

The Premier’s motorcade arrives at KaiKai

Jimmy du Toit receives Premier, Ms D Peters at KaiKai

The KaiKai Quartzite wall being explained to Ms Peters

From left to right: Dr M H Hendricks, Director General of the Province , Boeboe van Wyk, MEC for Housing and Local Government, Jimmy du Toit, Ms D Peters, Premier, P W Saaiman, MEC for Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Dikgetsi Parkes, MEC for Finance and Economic Affairs, Dan Singh, Richtersveld Mayor,
during the presentation in the KaiKai site office

The same group at the iconic KaiKai quartzite wall

SABC TV interviews Mayor Dan Singh on the KaiKai site

The premier with the KaiKai site team: from left to right Ben Mtetandaba, Tokkie Jansen, Sizle Benghu, James de Wet

Site Manager, James de Wet being interviewed by SABC TV

Jimmy du Toit being interviewed by SABC TV

The KaiKai site team with KaiKai photographer, Simoné Losper

The Premier returns from her drive on the site