Terms and Conditions

1. Terms and conditions of use

Any person accessing this website (user) is subject to, and agrees to, the terms and conditions set out in this legal notice. If the user does not wish to be bound by these terms and conditions, the user may not access, display, use or download and/or otherwise copy or distribute content obtained at this website.

2. Disclaimer

2.1 The information on this website is intended to provide general information on a particular subject or subjects and is not an exhaustive treatment of such subject(s). It is the sole responsibility of the user to satisfy itself prior to accessing this website that the website will meet the user's individual requirements and be compatible with the user's hardware and/or software. Information, ideas and opinions expressed on this site should not be regarded as professional advice or the official opinion of the Northern Cape Provincial Government (Department of Economic Development & Tourism) or any legal entity in respect of which information, ideas and opinions are expressed on this website. Users are encouraged to consult professional advice before taking any course of action related to information, ideas or opinions expressed on this site.

2.2 The Department of Economic Development & Tourism makes no representations or warranties, implied or otherwise, that, among others, the content and technology available from this site are free from errors or omissions, that the service will be 100% uninterrupted and error-free or will meet any particular criteria of performance or quality. This site is provided 'as is'. The Department of Economic Development & Tourism expressly disclaims all implied warranties, including, without limitation, warranties of merchantability, title, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, compatibility, security, and accuracy. It makes no express or implied representations or warranties regarding the content of the website and that the website has been compiled or supplied to meet the user's individual requirements.

2.3 The use of the content of this website is at the user’s own risk. The user assumes full responsibility and risk of loss resulting from the use of the content of this site. The Department of Economic Development & Tourism or any of the legal entities in respect of which information are contained on this site, or employees of the Department of Economic Development & Tourism or such entity, will not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages or any other damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract, statute, tort (including, without limitation, negligence), or otherwise, relating to the use of this document or information. If any of the foregoing is not fully enforceable for any reason, the remainder shall nonetheless continue to apply. Subject to sections 43(5) and 43(6) of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002 (Act 25 of 2002), the Department of Economic Development & Tourism shall not be liable for any damage, loss or liability of whatsoever nature arising from the use or inability to use this website or the services or content provided from and through this website.

2.4 Certain links in the web server lead to resources maintained by third parties over whom the Department of Economic Development & Tourism has no control. The Department of Economic Development & Tourism makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy of, or any other aspect relating to, those resources.

2.5 The provisions of Part 2 of Chapter III of the Electronic Communications and Transactions, 2002 is hereby excluded from applying to any electronic communications and data messages that a user sends to the Department of Economic Development & Tourism via this website. Any communications or data message that a user sends to the Department of Economic Development & Tourism will be regarded having been received by the Department of Economic Development & Tourism when receipt is acknowledged in writing. If the user does not receive a response within a reasonable period of time, the user should follow it up with the Department of Economic Development & Tourism. The Department of Economic Development & Tourism shall not be liable for any failure to respond.

2.6 If a user requires any information from the Department of Economic Development & Tourism regarding its services or the content of this website, enquiries can be directed to the Department of Economic Development & Tourism via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., telephonically at +2753 830 4886, fax at +2753 831 2428, in writing at Private Bag X6108; Kimberley; 8301 or physically at Metlife Towers; Market Square; KIMBERLEY; 8300; Republic of South Africa

3. Security

3.1 Protection

The Department of Economic Development & Tourism has in place reasonable commercial standards of technology and operational security to protect all information provided by users from loss, misuse, alteration or destruction. All reasonable steps will be taken to secure a user's information. Authorised employees, who are responsible for the maintenance of any sensitive data submitted, are required to maintain the confidentiality of such data. The policy applies to all employees of the Department of Economic Development & Tourism or public bodies that may receive such information from the Department of Economic Development & Tourism. It is expressly prohibited for any person, business or entity to gain or attempt to gain unauthorised access to any page on this website, or to deliver or attempt to deliver any unauthorised, damaging or malicious code to this website. If a person delivers or attempts to deliver any unauthorised, damaging or malicious code to this website or attempts to gain unauthorised access to any page on this website, a criminal charge will be laid against that person, and, if the Department of Economic Development & Tourism or any public body should suffer any damage or loss, civil damages will be claimed.

3.2 Linkage and framing

We welcome third-party websites to link to the information that is hosted on these pages.
It is expressly prohibited for any person, business, entity or website to frame any page on this website, including the home page, in any way whatsoever, without prior written approval of the Department of Economic Development & Tourism.

3.3 Links to third-party websites

The Department of Economic Development & Tourism may provide links to other websites only as a convenience. The inclusion of any link does not imply the Department of Economic Development & Tourism's endorsement of such sites. Linked websites or pages are not subject to the control of the Department of Economic Development & Tourism. The Department of Economic Development & Tourism is not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, in any way for the content, use, or inability to use or access any linked websites or any links contained in a linked website.

4. Updating of terms and conditions

The Department of Economic Development & Tourism reserves the right to change, modify, add to or remove portions or the whole of these terms and conditions of use from time to time. Changes to these terms and conditions of use will take effect upon such changes being posted to this website. It is the user’s obligation to periodically check these terms and conditions of use at this website for changes or updates. The user’s continued use of this website following the posting of changes or updates will be considered notice of the user’s acceptance to abide by and be bound by these terms and conditions of use, including such changes or updates.

Contact Details

Postal: Private Bag X6108, Kimberley, 8300
Physical: Metlife Towers, 13th Floor, Cnr Stead & Knight Streets, Kimberley, 8301
Tel: 053 839 4000
Fax: 053 831 3668


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