Annual Report Presentation April 2004 – 2005

1. Annual ReportPresentationApril 2004 – 2005

2. DelegationPaul Langa - CEODenmark Tungwana - COONash Masekwameng - CFOPalesa Morudu - Marketing and CommunicationsVincent Shai - Supply Chain Management Robert Hashe - Finance and Administration

3. INTRODUCTION

4. We have the honour to submit the:Robben Island Museum April 2004 – March 2005 Annual Report

5. Statement of Significance

6. “from incarceration to liberation…. from punishment of the body to the freedom of the spirit”

7. Robben Island, with its past history of subjugation and suffering has become an international symbol of the triumph of the human spirit over enormous hardship and adversity.

8. In so doing it is an International icon of the indomitable nature of the human spirit

9. Guided by this statement of significance, we would like to assure the nation and the world, that we intend to take good care of this part of our national heritage

10. We welcome the opportunity to share with you the achievements, challenges, and activities undertaken during the 2004/2005 financial year

11. Performance Information

12. Integrated Conservation Management Plan

13. The ICMP is a framework within which Robben Island is managed to ensure conservation and preservation

14. Progress report on recommendations by WHC was tabled at the Council’s meeting in ChinaJuly 2004

15. The report addresses the following critical issues:

16. • The absence of a permanent leadership• An Integrated Conservation Management Plan• A Visitor Management Strategy• Management of the natural environmentof the island

17. Tourism

18. The visitor numbers steadily increased on annual basis

19. South African TourismLeisure arrivals to the Western CapeFebruary 2005

20. Arrivals to South Africa *Note: 2004 data is for the period Jan to Sep only. Source: StatsSA

21. Arrivals to South Africa *Note: 2004 data is for the period Jan to Sep only. Source: StatsSA, SA Tourism departure surveys

22. Activities undertaken in the Western Cape by leisure tourists • Under 1 million leisure tourists who visited the Western Cape visited natural attractions in the province in 2003 and 2004* . • About 0.5 million leisure tourists who visited the Western Cape visited cultural, historical and heritage sites in the province in 2003 and 2004* *Note: 2004 data is for the period Jan to Sep only. Source: StatsSA, SA Tourism departure surveys

23. Total number of tourists visiting Robben Island • Over 400,000 tourists visited Robben Island in 2003 and in 2004* . *Note: 2004 data is for the period Jan to Sep only. Source: StatsSA, SA Tourism departure surveys

24. Tourists visiting RobbenIsland by purpose of visit • Majority of the tourists to Robben Island are tourists visiting South Africa for leisure purposes *Note: 2004 data is for the period Jan to Sep only. Source: StatsSA, SA Tourism departure surveys

25. Source markets of leisure tourists visiting Robben Island • Most of the leisure tourists to Robben Island come from Europe followed by the Americas and then Asia. Very few African leisure tourists visit Robben Island. *Note: 2004 data is for the period Jan to Sep only. Source: StatsSA, SA Tourism departure surveys

26. Capital Works

27. Medium B Prison

28. The facility has been convertedinto a multi purpose learner centre which caters primarily for our public programming activitiesThe facility was made possible through the state generosity and sponsorship from Standard BankThis was a four year project at the cost of up to R4m

29. Desalination Plant

30. This is a R5m project which was developed and maintained byDepartment of Public WorksThe quality of the wateron the island hasincreased significantly

31. Penguin Ferry

33. One of our historic ferries has been upgraded to primarily advance our access policyThe ferry is dedicated to transporting thousands of school kids and other concession groups, (e.g. pensioners, women’s and church groups) visiting the island

34. Floating Jetty

35. To facilitate better accessibility for the physically challenged and general public, a floating jetty has been installed at the island harbour

36. Business Development

37. RIM primary business development activities • Memorabilia stores• Conferencing and banqueting• Ferry Operations

38. Ferry operationsA long-term business plan for ferry operations has been finalised

39. Memorabilia StoresThe variety of stock has increased and the turnover has followed suit

40. Conferencing and banquetingThe first phase of the conferencing has been completed and is attractingmuch attention

41. Governance

42. PoliciesA policy review process has been completed. These related to human resources; risk assessment; financial managementCouncil has endorsed and implemented in accordancewith PFMA

43. The History • Operating performance

44. Highlights • Revenue has significantly increased • Subsidy has, in the meantime, moderately changed • Audit opinions have been attended to through effective internal financial control systems • Supply Chain Management has been implemented as per the PFMA • An audit committee has been established

45. Stakeholder Relations

46. Grants and Sponsors

47. Relations with sponsors and grantors have strengthened over the years.Toyota SA and Daimler Chrysler continue to support the island transportation needsThe Japanese government has also donated archival equipment at the RIM/UWC Mayibuye ArchivesThe National Lottery has contributed significantly toward building capacity at the RIM/UWC Mayibuye Archives

48. Municipality

49. RIM continues to strengthen relations with the Cape Town City Council.The engagement is aroundmunicipal by-laws emergency services, and development of the ICMP

50. Government