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| Oct 2, 2026 | Minister Patricia de Lille: South African Tourism Tourism Investment Summit 2026 | Keynote address by the Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, South African Tourism Investment Summit 2026
Theme: Invest In Tourism Infrastructure. Invest In Growth
Good morning, Sanibonani, Dumelang, Goeie more, Assalamu alaykum. A very w... |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Minister Patricia de Lille hosts Minister of Hajj and Umrah, H.E. Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah | Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille hosted Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, H.E. Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, during his official visit to South Africa, with discussions focused on strengthening cooperation to better serve So... |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu: 2nd Annual Coastal and Inland Waterways Tourism Investment Summit | Keynote address by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ms Maggie Sotyu, at the 2nd Annual Coastal and Inland Waterways Tourism Investment Summit, 9 September 2026, Gariep Dam, Free State
Programme Director: Mr Chris Mashilo;
Leadership of the A... |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Tourism on latest international tourist arrivals showing strong performance | South Africa's tourism sector continues to demonstrate resilience and sustained growth, with the latest international tourist arrivals showing strong performance for both June 2026 and the first half of the year.
Between January and June 20... |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Minister Patricia De Lille: Tourism Dept Budget Vote 2026/27 National Council of Provinces | House Chairperson,
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Maggie Sotyu,
Committee Chairpersons,
Honourable Members,
Director-General, Mr Victor Vele,
Leadership of South African Tourism,
Captains of Industry
Members of the Media
Distinguished guests,
... |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Minister Patricia de Lille congratulates Air Europa on inaugural Johannesburg–Madrid flight | The Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, congratulates Air Europa on the launch of its inaugural direct flight between Madrid and Johannesburg, marking another important milestone in strengthening South Africa's global air connectivity.
... |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Deputy Minister Makhotso Sotyu urges the sector to invest in initiatives that connect the youth to economic opportunities | Tourism Deputy Minister Makhotso Sotyu urges the sector to invest in initiatives that connect the youth to economic opportunities
#YouthMonth2026 – Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ms. Makhotso Sotyu today called on the tourism sector to invest ... |
| May 28, 2026 | Minister Patricia de Lille on increase in international arrivals in April 2026 | Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille welcomes yet another increase in international arrivals in the April 2026. According to Statics South Africa’s monthly International Tourism Report, the month of April has recorded 989 329 tourist arrival... |
| May 27, 2026 | Minister Patricia de Lille: Tourism Dept Budget Vote 2026/27 | Speech by the Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, Budget Vote 38 Good Hope Chamber, Parliament 26 May 2026.
House Chairperson,
Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu,
Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Tourism,
Honourable Members,
Director... |
| May 27, 2026 | Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu: Tourism Dept Budget Vote 2026/27 | Budget Vote 38 Speech by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ms Maggie Sotyu, MP, Tuesday, 26 May 2026 - National Assembly
House Chairperson, Minister of Tourism, Ms Patricia de Lille
Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee in Tourism, Ms. Ronal... |
| May 25, 2026 | Minister Patricia de Lille and Deputy Minister Makhotso Magdeline Sotyu present Tourism Budget Vote 2026/27, 26 May | The Minister of Tourism Ms. Patricia de Lille, and Deputy Minister Ms. Makhotso Magdeline Sotyu will present the Tourism Budget Vote under the theme ‘Tourism Policy is Economic Policy.’ The budget vote presentation will highlight the Depart... |
| May 25, 2026 | Minister Patricia de Lille sends condolences to family and friends of the incident in Kruger National Park | The Minister of Tourism Patrcia de Lille sends her condolences to the family and friends of a South African couple whose bodies were discovered near a river in the Kruger National Park in Limpopo.
“The safety of all travellers is of utmost ... |
| May 15, 2026 | Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu: SADC Dialogue at Africa's Travel Indaba 2026 | Keynote address by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Maggie Sotyu, at the SADC Dialogue at the Africa's Travel Indaba 2026
Honourable Ministers and Deputy Ministers,
Director-Generals and Permanent Secretaries responsible for Tourism,
Represe... |
| May 15, 2026 | Minister Patricia de Lille: Electronic Travel Authorisation Workshop | Introductory remarks by the Minister of Tourism, Patricia De Lille at the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Workshop at Africa’s Travel Indaba
Good morning, colleagues, partners, and friends in the tourism family.
Thank you for joining ... |
| May 6, 2026 | Minister Patricia de Lille: Africa’s Travel Indaba media launch | It is a privilege to stand before you today as we officially launch Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026, one of the African continent’s most important tourism and trade platforms.
Today, we gather not simply to announce another event on the tourism... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Tourism on South Africa’s increasing international arrivals | South Africa’s tourism sector continues to show strong and sustained growth with consecutive month-to-month increases in international tourist arrivals. In March 2026 911 962 visitors chose South Africa. This marks a 12,5% increase when com... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Minister Patricia de Lille invites public comment on draft code of good practice for short-term rentals | The Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, invites members of the public, including all stakeholders in the tourism sector to comment on the Draft Code of Good Practice for Short-Term Rentals which has been gazetted for public comment.
Cha... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Tourism unlocks opportunities through Recognition of Prior Learning tourism programme | Chefs from the Mpumalanga and the Limpopo provinces can confidently look forward to unlocking greater opportunities as they enter the hospitality and travel industry accredited with the NQF Level 5 Occupational Trade certificates through th... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Tourism hosts graduation ceremony for Limpopo chefs, 11 Mar | The Department of Tourism will host a graduation ceremony to honour Chefs in the Limpopo Province who successfully completed the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme. The 30 students will receive NQF Level 5 Occupational Trade cert... |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Tourism hosts graduation ceremony for Mpumalanga chefs, 4 Mar | The Department of Tourism will host a graduation ceremony to honour Chefs in the Mpumalanga Province who successfully completed the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme. The 20 students will receive NQF Level 5 Occupational Trade c... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Minister Patricia De Lille: Singapore tourism board | Thank you so much for honouring our invitation, as we embark on the South-East Asia journey. We found it prudent to make our first stop here in Singapore before we go off to Malaysia and Indonesia. This year marks 32 years since the establi... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Minister Patricia De Lille: Livgolf launch | Good morning, Sanibonani, Goeie Môre, distinguished guests,
Honourable Minister Gayton McKenzie
Representatives of LIV Golf
Industry leaders
Media colleagues
Ladies and gentlemen
Today marks an important milestone not only for sport, but fo... |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Minister Patricia de Lille briefs media 2025 tourism and road to Meetings Africa 2026, 27 Jan | The Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, invites the media and key tourism stakeholders to a special engagement reviewing South Africa’s tourism performance and looking ahead to major industry milestones.
The session will unpack tourism ... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu hosts tourism stakeholder engagement in Free State, 23 Jan | The Deputy Minister of Tourism Ms. Maggie Sotyu will host a stakeholder engagement at the Sanderville Community Hall in the Ngwanthe Local Municipality of the Free State Province.
The Stakeholder engagement will share information on the Dep... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Tourism on welcoming international tourists from January to September 2025 | From January to September 2025, South Africa welcomed 7 634 261 international tourists, an impressive increase of 1 108 222 visitors compared to the same period last year. Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille says these figures confirm tha... |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Tourism on evidence-based policy through research collaboration | The Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the University of Pretoria and Tshwane University of Technology today hosted the Tourism Research Seminar, aimed to share cutting-edge research insights that inform policy direction, enhance ... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Tourism hosts 2025 Tourism Research Seminar, 24 Oct | The Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the University of Pretoria and Tshwane University of Technology, cordially invites members of the media to attend the Tourism Research Seminar. This seminar aims to share cutting-edge researc... |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Minister Patricia de Lille welcomes announcement that Electronic Travel Authorisation visa system will be rolled out in time for G20 Leaders’ Summit | Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille welcomes the announcement that the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) visa system will be rolled out in time for the G20 Leaders’ Summit.
In its first phase, delegates from China, India, Mexico, and Ind... |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Tourism on inaugural G20 Tourism Hackathon challenge | #G20TourismHackathon – The picturesque hills of the Sabie River valley in South Africa’s Mpumalanga Province provided a tranquil haven for a group of aspiring young innovators who took on a challenge to reimagine the future of tourism throu... |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Minister Patricia de Lille joins clean cities and towns campaign in Overstrand Municipality | The Minister of Tourism of Tourism, Patricia de Lille on behalf of Deputy President Paul Mashatile, today joined the community of Overstrand in a clean-up initiative that highlights the importance of collective responsibility in building cl... |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Minister Patricia de Lille: Presentation at Tourism Portfolio Committee meeting | On the 19th of April 2023, I decided to dissolve the South African Tourism Board during the Tottenham Hotspurs debacle, because of the irregular expenditure saving the country R1 billion. An SIU investigation the conduct of the board and re... |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Minister Patricia de Lille hosts G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting in Mpumalanga, 12 Sept | On Friday, 12 September 2025, the Minister of Tourism in the Republic of South Africa, Ms. Patricia de Lille, will host the G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting in the Mpumalanga province. The event will bring Tourism Minister’s together to final... |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Deputy Minister Makhotso Sotyu hosts Women’s Month Dialogue in Mangaung, 29 Aug | In commemoration of Women’s Month, the Deputy Minister of Tourism Ms. Makhotso Sotyu will host a dialogue in the Free State Province to highlight and celebrate the valuable contributions made by women in advancing the tourism sector.
The De... |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Deputy Minister Makhotso Sotyu hosts Women’s Month dialogue in Mangaung, 29 Aug | #WomensMonth2025 – In commemoration of Women’s Month, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ms Makhotso Sotyu, will host a dialogue in the Free State Province to highlight and celebrate the valuable contribution made by women in advancing the tou... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Minister Patricia de Lille invites media to Tourism Execution Lab session, 25 Aug | The Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, invites members of the media to the Tourism Execution Lab session. The Tourism Execution Lab is a response to the 3 priorities of the Government of National Unity. This is another collaborative ef... |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Tourism on members appointed to handle affairs of SA Tourism | The Minister of Tourism has in terms of section 16 (3) of the Tourism Act No. 3 of 2014, on good cause shown, arrived at a decision to dissolve the South African Tourism Board and appoint the listed persons, to manage the affairs of the Sou... |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu on launch of women-led luxury hotel in Limpopo | In a celebration of Women's Month 2025, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ms Maggie Sotyu, today officiated the launch of the Atrium Boutique Hotel - a 100% black-owned, 60% women-owned 4-star luxury establishment in Polokwane, Limpopo.
The l... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Tourism launches majority women-owned Atrium Boutique Hotel in Limpopo, 6 Aug | In celebration of Women's Month 2025, the media is invited to the official launch of the Atrium Boutique Hotel - a black-owned, majority women-owned 4-star development that exemplifies inclusive growth and transformation in South Africa's t... |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Tourism on championing Community-Centred G20 Tourism Outreach in Mpumalanga | This week, Minister of Tourism Ms Patricia de Lille, Deputy Minister Ms Maggie Sotyu and MEC for Economic Development and Tourism Ms Jesta Sidell led G20 Tourism Community Outreach events in Ehlanzeni (31 July), Gert Sibande (31 July) and N... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu hosts Service Excellence Awards | EAST LONDON - The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ms. Maggie Sotyu, today hosted an award ceremony to recognise tourism enterprises that have pledged to advance a culture of Service Excellence in the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality in... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu engages with Northern Cape communities on G20 Tourism Priorities, 3 Jul | On Thursday, 3 July 2025, the Deputy Minister of Tourism in the Republic of South Africa, Ms. Maggie Sotyu will engage with communities in the Northern Cape Province on the G20 Tourism Priorities and their potential to advance tourism growt... |
| May 14, 2025 | Tourism on second G20 Tourism Working Group meeting | South Africa held a successful second G20 Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal from 11 May until 13 May 2025.
The South African Minister of Tourism, Ms Patricia de Lille, warmly welcomed officials to South Africa ... |
| May 13, 2025 | Minister Patricia de Lille: Opening Ceremony of Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 | Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, HE Mr Paul Mashatile and Mrs Mashatile
Ministers of Tourism from our fellow African countries.
Ambassadors and High Commissioners, Members of the Diplomatic Corps
Chairperson of the Portfoli... |
| May 5, 2025 | Minister Patricia de Lille: Middle East Africa (MEA) Future Leaders Challenge South Africa | Programme Director,
Directors of Schools from various Institutions of Higher Learning, Tourism Business Leaders,
Future Leaders Challenge SA Strategic Board Members,
Guiding Teachers,
Students,
Representatives from government institutions,
... |
| May 5, 2025 | Minister Patricia de Lille addresses Second G20 Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting, 11 May | South Africa to host the second G20 Tourism Working Group Meeting
On Sunday, 11 May 2025, the Minister of Tourism in the Republic of South Africa, Ms. Patricia de Lille, will address delegates and the media at a ceremony to mark the Second ... |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Minister Patricia De Lille: Africa’s Travel Indaba media launch | The highly anticipated 2025 Africa’s Travel Indaba was officially launched today at a media event hosted at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. The event was led by the Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, senior representatives ... |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Minister Patricia de Lille hosts Africa’s Travel Indaba Media Launch, 23 Apr | On Wednesday 23 April 2025, Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille together with tourism sector partners will host this year’s Africa’s Travel Indaba Media Launch.
Together with tourism stakeholders, Minister de Lille will usher in the 2025... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Deputy Minister Makhotso Magdeline Sotyu: Stakeholder engagement at Fezile Dabi District Municipality | Thank you, Programme Director. It is an honour to be here today, as we gather to discuss a crucial pillar of our tourism industry - the sustainability and development of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs).
This event is essential f... |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Minister Patricia De Lille: Barsa Aviation Summit | Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (BARSA), Chairperson, Bali Mabena
BARSA CEO, George Mothema
Airports Company South Africa, CEO, Mpumi Mpofu
Chairman of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA), Jerry Mabena
Chai... |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Tourism empowers Gauteng and Free State chefs with recognition of prior learning qualifications | The Department of Tourism broke down barriers this Human Rights Month by ensuring that skills and experiences are recognised for 44 chefs. A graduation ceremony for 20 beneficiaries of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme for C... |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Minister Patricia de Lille addresses ITB Berlin 2025 | South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, delivered an inspiring address at ITB Berlin 2025, the biggest global travel trade show, highlighting South Africa’s diverse tourism offerings, strong sector performance, and exciting n... |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Ministers Patricia de Lille and Leon Schreiber welcome first visitors from China processed through Trusted Tour Operator Scheme visa initiative | Last night, together with the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, Minister Patricia de Lille and other government and tourism stakeholders welcomed the first group of visitors from China at the Cape Town International Airport, who ... |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu embarks on back to school programme in Free State, 23 Jan | Deputy Minister of Tourism Ms. Maggie Sotyu will visit the Yakhisizwe Secondary School in Parys in support of government's annual Back-to-School programme. The Back to School initiative highlights education as a national priority in support... |
| Jan 3, 2025 | Tourism on change to the Director-General's last name | The Department of Tourism wishes to notify its sector and government stakeholders, members of the media, as well as the general public of the change to the Director-General's last name in accordance with Section 26 of South Africa's Births ... |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Minister Patricia de Lille calls on Airports Company of South Africa to urgently resolve operational issues | As we approach the peak tourism season, both domestically and internationally, the operational disruption at OR Tambo International Airport yesterday is of great concern.
OR Tambo is South Africa’s primary gateway for international and regi... |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Minister Patricia de Lille: Promotion of South Africa as premier travel destination for Indian market | Dheli India: Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille remarks at a press conference held in Delhi, India today to enhance promotion of South Africa as a premier travel destination for the Indian market
Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille i... |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu calls for increased community support to advance tourism in Free State Province | Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu calls for increased community support to advance tourism in the Free State Province
The Deputy Minister of Tourism Ms. Maggie Sotyu conducted an oversight visit at the Vredefort Dome UNESCO World Heritage Site i... |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Deputy Minister Makhotso Sotyu undertakes inspection visit of Vredefort Dome Interpretation Centre Project, 29 Nov | The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ms. Makhotso Sotyu will undertake an inspection visit of the Vredefort Dome Interpretation Centre Project which will immediately be followed by a Tourism Stakeholder Engagement. This project is part of the De... |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Minister Patricia de Lille: Summer campaign launch | Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille launches summer campaign in Bloemfontein, free state
Premier of the Free State, Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae
MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism in the Free State, Ketso Makume Executive Mayor o... |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Minister Patricia de Lille launches summer campaign in Bloemfontein, 29 Oct | As South Africa gears up for the peak summer holiday period and prepares to welcome visitors, Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille will official launch the Summer Campaign in Bloemfontein in the Free State.
It’s time for fun in the sun an... |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Minister Patricia de Lille: 100 Days in Office in the 7th Administration | Yesterday marked 100 days since the appointment of Members of the Executive in the Government of National Unity (GNU).
As a member of the GOOD Party, I am a proud member of the GNU and the only female political party leader out of the 18 pa... |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Deputy Minister Of Tourism, Maggie Sotyu: Opening ceremony of National Tourism Career Expo | It is truly an honour to be here at the prestigious National Tourism Career Expo, an event that brings together passionate and innovative young minds and professionals in one of the most dynamic industries in the country. Ladies and gentlem... |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Minister Patricia de Lille welcomes conclusion of Tourism Policy review | Tourism Minister welcomes the conclusion of the Tourism Policy review
As we emerge from commemorating Tourism Month 2024, Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille welcomed Cabinet’s approval of the The White Paper on the Development and Promo... |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu: Tourism Leadership Conference | Programme Director,
Minister of Home Affairs, Hon Dr. Schreiber;
Premier of the North West Province Hon. Mr Lazzy Mokgosi;
MEC for economic development, environment, tourism and conservation in the North West Province Hon. Ms. Bitsa Lenkopa... |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Minister Patricia de Lille on changes to South African Tourism Board | In the interest of transparency, I hereby wish to update the public on changes to the South African Tourism (SAT) Board.
At the end of February 2024, following Cabinet concurrence, a new SAT board was appointed and gazetted.
Over the past f... |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Tourism invites enterprises to apply for support under Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP) | The Department of Tourism invites eligible tourism enterprises to apply for support under the Green Tourism Incentive Programme’s (GTIP) 10th application window that opened on 2 September 2024 and will remain open until 28 February 2025.
Th... |
| Sep 2, 2024 | Government prioritises Astro Tourism | South Africa celebrates Tourism Month annually in September to promote domestic travel, showcase the country’s diverse tourism offerings, and highlight the sector’s significant contribution to the South African economy. This year, it is cel... |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Deputy Minister Makhotso Maggie Sotyu: Tourism Women’s Stakeholder Engagement programme | Programme Director, The Executive Mayor,
Deputy Ministers present, Women’s Stakeholders, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am very happy to be here as a new Deputy Minister of Tourism. I have also heard that it would not be the first time that our De... |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Minister Patricia De Lille Economic impact of the Tourism Sector | The tourism sector is often overlooked as a key economic sector yet it is a significant contributor and driver of economic growth and job creation.
As we commence the 7th administration, our mission is to elevate the profile of tourism by s... |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Minister Patricia de Lille congratulates SAFAIR on launching direct flights to the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | On behalf of the Department of Tourism, Minister Patricia de Lille welcomes the launch of new direct flights by Safair between OR Tambo International Airport, Cape Town International Airport and the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.
... |
| Jul 4, 2024 | Minister Patricia de Lille and Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu committed to partnerships geared towards driving tourism growth | Following the swearing in of Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille and Deputy Minister, Maggie Sotyu, the Minister and Deputy Minister have affirmed their commitment to leading the Department of Tourism and working with all tourism sector ... |
| May 20, 2024 | Minister Patricia De Lille: 2024 Africa Travel Indaba Opening | Programme Director, CEO of South African Tourism, Ms Nombulelo Guliwe
Deputy Minister of Tourism in South Africa, Honourable Mr. Fish Mahlalela
Ministers and Deputy from various African countries
Ambassadors and High Commissioners
Members o... |
| May 13, 2024 | Tourism hosts Africa's Travel Indaba, 13 to 16 May | Africa’s Travel Indaba (ATI) will take place at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) in the KwaZulu-Natal Province from 13 to 16 May 2024. The trade show highlights the widest variety of Africa's best tourism products and servic... |
| May 7, 2024 | Tourism on South Africa’s tourism sector continues a positive trajectory | South Africa’s tourism sector continues a positive trajectory
The latest official release of international arrival figures by Statistics South Africa for January to March 2024 points to a robust and growing South African tourism sector.
Int... |
| May 3, 2024 | Tourism hosts Africa's Travel Indaba, 14 to 16 May | With a fully sold-out floor space, Africa’s Travel Indaba has reached a ground-breaking achievement as it will see an unprecedented participation of 26 African countries exhibiting this year. This is testament to the pivotal role the trade ... |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Tourism hosts community engagement in Mangaung, 18 Apr | The Department of Tourism will host a community engagement in the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality to share information on Government’s programmes and opportunities that serve to empower SMMEs, and create robust and sustainable local econ... |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Tourism hosts Community Engagement in Botshabelo, 18 Apr | The Department of Tourism will host a community engagement in the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality to share information on Government’s programmes and opportunities that serve to empower SMMEs, and create robust and sustainable local econ... |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Water outages a burden on the tourism industry | Johannesburg Water announces another unplanned outage. Photo: Pixabay.com
Water outages are a burden on the tourism industry, and might be one of the main factors that discourage local tourism in South Africa.
ALSO READ: KZN to brace for MO... |
| Dec 13, 2023 | TOUR guides: Government’s big plan for safety this festive season | The Department of Tourism, together with various stakeholders, is planning to launch a safety app for tourists. Image: Pixabay
With tourists flocking to South Africa’s top destinations this December, guaranteeing safety this festive season ... |
| May 30, 2023 | WATCH: Safety app launched for Tourists in South Africa [VIDEO] | The Department of Tourism, together with various stakeholders, is planning to launch a safety app for tourists. Image: Pixabay
NEWS IN A MINUTE: Listen or watch the full versions of the ”Department of Tourism to launch safety app for touris... |
| May 30, 2023 | Department of Tourism to launch safety app for tourists | The Department of Tourism is working hand in hand with stakeholders to ensure the safety of tourists when they visit South Africa. Image: SA Tourism.
The Department of Tourism, together with various stakeholders, is planning to launch a saf... |
| Mar 24, 2023 | BREAKING: De Lille advises tourism board to halt Hotspur deal | Tourism minister Patricia de Lille has advised the Tourism board to halt the R900 million sponsorship deal with Tottenham Hotspur. Image via Twitter/@Tourism_gov_za
Newly appointed tourism minister Patricia de Lille has advised the South Af... |
| Feb 22, 2023 | TOTTENHAM: SAT CFO quits amid R1bn sponsorship saga | The South African Tourism CFO resigns amid R1 billion Tottenham Hotspur sponsorship saga. Image: The Conversation.
The South African Tourism Acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has resigned after being implicated in the R1 billion English ... |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Buy a generator for small businesses instead of wasting money on Tottenham | Tourism Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu and Harry Kane. Images via Backpagepics and Flickr.
The United Independent Movement (UIM) says South African Tourism should buy every small business owner a generator instead of spending R1 billion on a spon... |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Top ICT tenders: Telecoms gains | It’s an interesting selection of top tenders this week, as the telecommunications sector experiences a rare surge in interest. There’s also a strong showing by national government, bucking the trend of a quiet week before and after national... |
| Jul 17, 2022 | Emotional farewell to ANC’s firm top leader Jessie Duarte [WATCH] | ANC deputy secretary general Jessie Duarte is laid to rest on Sunday after she lost her battle to cancer. PHOTO: Twitter/@PresidencyZA
Emotions are high among comrades of the late ANC deputy secretary general Jessie Duarte. Duarte, who was ... |
| Mar 6, 2022 | Sisulu says Stats SA data reveals 83% rebound in tourism sector | Minister Lindiwe Sisulu is confident the rebound in the tourism sector will encourage investors. Photo: Twitter
The tourism sector has experienced a boon worth close to two billion rands, prompting Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu to rejoice... |
| Jan 28, 2021 | Local Tourism Equity Fund worth R1.2-billion launches | The Department of Tourism has created the Tourism Equity Fund (TEF) to provide financial support to black-owned tourism enterprises.
Valued at R1.2-billion, the fund will offer debt finance and grant funding towards large capital investment... |
| Jan 28, 2021 | Local Tourism Equity Fund worth R1.2-billion launches | The Department of Tourism has created the Tourism Equity Fund (TEF) to provide financial support to black-owned tourism enterprises.
Valued at R1.2-billion, the fund will offer debt finance and grant funding towards large capital investmen... |
| Jun 18, 2019 | The new tourism minister just extended the comment period on her predecessors’s anti-Airbnb draft law | The window to comment on – or object to – the draft Tourism Amendment Bill that could limit Airbnb in South Africa closed last week.
On Tuesday new tourism minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane added another month.
The draft law has drawn sharp... |
