Kaleb and Joshua
| Business Location: | Urban |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Branch: | Frances Baard |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
The business provides the following amenities:
i. The business had 32 rooms and recently built an additional 58 rooms and have a total of 90 rooms.
ii. Has four (4) conferencing facilities
iii. Has three (3) swimming pools
Challenges/Needs:
EIA: The main challenge experienced by the business was meeting the requirement of
developing a contingency Environmental Impact Assessment for the construction and
development of additional facilities at Boontjieskraal. Funders had required the approved
EIA for the clients application for funding to be considered.
• Access to finance: The ACO diagnostic assessment indicated that the business required a cash
injection for expansion, to increase employment and to secure the business’s financial
viability and sustainability.
• Development of signage and promotional materials: The business requires conspicuous
signage at key busy traffic intersections enroute to Boontjieskraal. Promotional material will
also be invaluable at exhibition events.
• Development of a website: The business requires a website to promote the business to both
local and international tourists.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Determination of Contingency Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) application. With the objective
of attaining Environmental Authorisation for the proposed development on the farm.
of attaining Environmental Authorisation for the proposed development on the farm.
Outcome Details:
Granting of Environmental Authorisation for the proposed development.
From FY 2023 to 2024 the company’s sales revenue were R2 251 462.00 and increased by R299 000 to
R2 550 000.00 in FY 2024 – 2025. Translating into 13,3 % increase in sales. Total expenses for FY
2023-2024 were R 2 170 462.00 and increased by R204 535 to R 2 375 000.00, which is an increase of
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9,4%, The Net profit for FY ending Feb 2024 was R 81 000.00 and increased by R94 000 to R175 000
FY ending Feb 2025, which is a 116% Net profit increase.
Previously the business employed 7 people. The number of employees at Current Improvement
Assessment stage increased to 26. This resulted in 19 jobs being created and 7 jobs sustained.
From FY 2023 to 2024 the company’s sales revenue were R2 251 462.00 and increased by R299 000 to
R2 550 000.00 in FY 2024 – 2025. Translating into 13,3 % increase in sales. Total expenses for FY
2023-2024 were R 2 170 462.00 and increased by R204 535 to R 2 375 000.00, which is an increase of
SD-0024/02-13
SUCCESS STORY SD-0024
9,4%, The Net profit for FY ending Feb 2024 was R 81 000.00 and increased by R94 000 to R175 000
FY ending Feb 2025, which is a 116% Net profit increase.
Previously the business employed 7 people. The number of employees at Current Improvement
Assessment stage increased to 26. This resulted in 19 jobs being created and 7 jobs sustained.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
Through SEDFA’s continued support, the business continues to play a meaningful role in the South
African Economy
African Economy
