Dullstroom Secure Destination (NPC)
Dullstroom Secure Destination (DSD) is a registered non-profit company established to provide a unified, independent and professionally governed platform for the protection, development and sustainable growth of Dullstroom and its community.
NPC Registration Number: 2022/456518/08
View Project PipelineBackground
The village of Dullstroom has a rich history dating back to the Anglo-Boer War of 1880–1881 and is one of Mpumalanga’s major tourist destinations.
Situated at over 2,100 metres above sea level on the Eastern Escarpment, Dullstroom is known for its cool climate, clean air and trout fishing.
Post-Covid semigration boosted development activity, yet the town remains heavily dependent on tourism, which accounts for approximately 95% of the local economy.
The permanent population consists of approximately 500 residents in town and around 5,000 residents in Sakhelwe.
Current Situation
Dullstroom has experienced fragmentation between various representative organisations, resulting in duplication, conflict and stalled development.
This highlighted the need for a single, neutral and professional structure to evaluate initiatives based purely on merit — leading to the formation of DSD.
Objectives
- Preserve cultural and natural resources through integrated safety and security.
- Facilitate sustainable projects benefiting the entire community.
- Attract ethical investment through strong governance.
Measures of Success
- Monthly reports on new proposals and evaluation parameters.
- Regular business development progress reporting.
- Monthly management reports on funded projects.
- Quarterly organisational performance reporting.
Value to Donors
Donors are assured that funds are ring-fenced, transparently managed and allocated only to pre-defined projects.
- Confidentiality respected where requested.
- Public acknowledgement at donor discretion.
- CSI credits and tax invoices issued where applicable.
Methodology & Governance
All projects undergo rigorous evaluation for viability and sustainability. Financial oversight includes monthly accounting, annual audits and transparent reporting to donors.
Project Pipeline
- Land & development – R 5,000,000
- Main construction – R 30,600,000
- Care & high-care facilities – R 14,000,000
- Residential units – R 12,000,000
- Building & equipment – R 2,500,000
- Operational setup – R 700,000
- Classrooms – R 400,000
- Storage & equipment – R 350,000
- Fencing & expansion – R 500,000
- Dullstroom rollout – R 6,000,000
- Sakhelwe rollout – R 5,000,000
- Indoor facilities – R 50,000,000
- Outdoor facilities – R 30,000,000
- Support infrastructure – R 1,500,000
- Nedbank building – R 850,000
- Detectives offices – R 500,000
- Post Office refurbishment – R 500,000
- Restoration works – R 3,000,000
- Boreholes – R 1,500,000
- Storage & pumping – R 4,500,000
- Property acquisition – R 1,000,000
- Repurposing & fit-out – R 3,000,000
Board of Directors
+27 78 099 1585
gerrie@dullstroomsecuredestination.co.za
+27 83 677 0749
dave@dullstroomsecuredestination.co.za
+27 83 250 7033
malcolm@dullstroomsecuredestination.co.za
+27 66 426 9772
mike@dullstroomsecuredestination.co.za
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We seek your support in actualising the necessary capital to transform these projects into reality and secure Dullstroom’s future.
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