The motivation was centered around a rumour that a foreign individual was in the process of buying the area around the koppie, with the intent to remove the topmost rock.
Local residents banded together and established the area as a nature reserve to prevent anyone from disturbing the well-known landmark.
There's a small dam, called Lonehill Loch, around 200 metres to its north, which is a popular walking spot for local residents.
The koppie itself is located on a plot of around 20 acres, surrounded by veld, which is around 80 metres high known as Lonehill Loch.
It is unlocked only on weekends, allowing hikers and picnickers to climb to the top, or just lay out a picnic blanket in its surrounding grassy area.