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Tourism Research Agenda
Published Date : 21 August 2023 -
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Media Statements
Travellers urged to #DoTourism safely and responsibly this Easter Holiday Season
Published Date : 27 March 2024 -
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Minister de Lille and Councillors inspect progress at R54 million Cape Agulahas National Park Infrastructure Project
Published Date : 26 March 2024 -
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Cabinet approves SA Tourism CEO and board appointments
Published Date : 29 February 2024 -
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15 South African tourism businesses to showcase at premier global travel trade show – ITB Berlin
Published Date : 28 February 2024 -
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Department of Tourism receives independent investigation report into alleged irregular payments to beneficiaries of the Relief Fund for Tourist Guides
Published Date : 26 February 2024 -
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Empowering Chefs through the Recognition of Prior Learning programme
Published Date : 08 February 2024 -
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South Africa’s Tourism rising momentum continues
Published Date : 31 January 2024 -
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New application window for Green Tourism Programme opens
Published Date : 23 January 2024 -
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Take a break and support domestic tourism
Published Date : 04 January 2024 -
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Minister de Lille welcomes tourism monitors for Table Mountain National Park
Published Date : 22 December 2023 -
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South Africa’s Tourism Sector continues to rise
Published Date : 21 December 2023 -
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Tourism Equity Fund applications demonstrate need for support to enable tranformation and growth for tourism businesses
Published Date : 20 December 2023 -
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Minister de Lille hands over infrastructure maintenance project at Wolwekloof Resort to CapeNature
Published Date : 19 December 2023 -
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Mdluli Community Infrastructure Project in Kruger National Park progressing well
Published Date : 12 December 2023 -
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Tourism monitors deployed to enhance tourism safety ahead of peak summer holiday period
Published Date : 12 December 2023 -
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Minister de Lille welcomes direct flight between Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and Johannesburg
Published Date : 04 December 2023 -
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Minister de Lille conducts an oversight visit to the incomplete Manyane Lodge Project in Mahikeng, North West
Published Date : 27 November 2023 -
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Minister de Lille engages international representatives on tourism safety initiatives in briefing to the diplomatic corps
Published Date : 14 November 2023 -
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Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille and Google sign collaborative agreement
Published Date : 13 November 2023 -
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South Africa showcases tourism prowess at World Travel Market London 2023 and latest arrival statistics continue to grow
Published Date : 07 November 2023 -
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Request for proposals for the Tourism Equity Fund opens
Published Date : 02 November 2023 -
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Minister Patricia de Lille welcomes the opening of Saudi Arabia e-Visa system to South Africans
Published Date : 27 October 2023 -
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Minister Patricia de Lille hosts BRICS Tourism Ministers meeting in Cape Town
Published Date : 24 October 2023 -
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Tourism Sector Masterplan gazetted following Cabinet’s approval for implementation
Published Date : 17 October 2023 -
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Minister de Lille provides update on the Tourism Equity Fund
Published Date : 05 October 2023 -
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Greening the future with World Tourism Day
Published Date : 27 September 2023 -
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Minister de Lille hosts tourism stakeholder engagement in Overberg
Published Date : 14 September 2023 -
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Media statement by Mr Fish Mahlalela, Deputy Minister of Tourism at the NTCE media launch 2023
Published Date : 12 September 2023 -
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National Tourism Careers Expo 2023 lifts off
Published Date : 12 September 2023 -
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Minister de Lille encourages the public to comment on the Green Paper on the Development and Promotion of Tourism in South Africa
Published Date : 04 September 2023 -
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Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Tourism and Airbnb to enhance inclusive tourism growth
Published Date : 03 September 2023 -
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Minister de Lille welcomes launch of SECURA Traveller app to enhance visitors’ experience
Published Date : 31 August 2023 -
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South Africa tourism arrivals on the rise: January to July 2023 data unveiled
Published Date : 30 August 2023 -
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Progress on tourism safety measures by government and the private sector
Published Date : 29 August 2023 -
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End of taxi strike in Cape Town welcomed
Published Date : 11 August 2023 -
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Condolences to the family of UK visitor killed in Cape Town
Published Date : 10 August 2023 -
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Domestic tourism – the bedrock of South Africa’s tourism sector – Let’s explore South Africa and grow local tourism even more
Published Date : 01 August 2023 -
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Tourism on the rise as more than 4 million tourists visit South Africa in the first half of 2023
Published Date : 27 July 2023 -
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Tourism honours the ǂKhomani with the launch of the Twee Rivieren Interpretative Centre in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Published Date : 19 July 2023 -
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Media statement by Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille, Mandela Day outreach, It is in our hands to make a difference and help the most vulnerable in society
Published Date : 18 July 2023 -
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Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, on oversight visit to Kruger National Park
Published Date : 12 July 2023 -
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Resolution from Minister of Tourism to stop unduly penalising tour operators a welcomed relief for tour operators
Published Date : 07 July 2023 -
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Tourism Minister extends condolences for paragliding tragedy
Published Date : 05 July 2023 -
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Department of Tourism stakeholder engagement during Presidential Imbizo, Uthukela District, KwaZulu-Natal
Published Date : 03 July 2023 -
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Minister de Lille reflects on progress in the tourism department after 100 days in office
Published Date : 19 June 2023 -
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Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille and private sector stakeholders agree on Tourism Safety Action Plan
Published Date : 29 May 2023 -
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Phase II of Tourism Development at Agulhas National Park commenced Ahead of the Tourism Budget Vote tomorrow, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela, visited the Agulhas National Park to assess progress on the Department’s infrastructure developme
Published Date : 23 May 2023 -
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Africa’s Travel Indaba 2023 - “Electric”
Published Date : 15 May 2023 -
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Minister Patricia de Lille to open Africa’s Travel Indaba, focusing on tourism recovery
Published Date : 08 May 2023 -
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SA Tourism Interim Board update
Published Date : 03 May 2023 -
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Energy Month heralds the opening of tourism resource efficiency applications
Published Date : 02 May 2023 -
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Press Releases
Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille to conduct Tourism Careers Outreach event with Mitchells Plain Schools
Published Date : 22 April 2024 -
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Tourism Community Engagement in the Free State Province
Published Date : 11 April 2024 -
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Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille to visit Cape Agulhas Lighthouse Infrastructure Project
Published Date : 22 March 2024 -
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Empowering youth and women through tourism in Khayelitsha in the Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality
Published Date : 22 March 2024 -
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Advancing regional tourism growth through youth empowerment
Published Date : 12 March 2024 -
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Update on tourism infrastructure initiatives near the Kruger National Park’s Shangoni Gate - Limpopo Province
Published Date : 01 March 2024 -
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Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela to attend the 44th King Silamba Commemoration and Cultural Festival
Published Date : 29 February 2024 -
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KwaZulu-Natal chefs to graduate from the department’s Recognition of Prior Learning Programme
Published Date : 20 February 2024 -
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Empowering chefs through the recognition of Prior Learning Programme
Published Date : 05 February 2024 -
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Minister Patricia de Lille to handover refurbished Wolwekloof Nature Reserve maintenance project to Cape Nature
Published Date : 14 December 2023 -
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Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille to conduct site inspection at Mdluli Cultural Centre Project near Numbi Gate
Published Date : 11 December 2023 -
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Minister de Lille to launch Tourism Monitors Programme in the Mpumalanga Province
Published Date : 07 December 2023 -
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Tourism Stakeholder Engagement in the Free State Province
Published Date : 04 December 2023 -
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Advancing tourism in the Zululand District Municipality - KwaZulu-Natal Province
Published Date : 27 November 2023 -
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Growing regional tourism to South Africa
Published Date : 21 November 2023 -
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Empowering youth and women through tourism in the Nkomazi Local Municipality in Mpumalanga Province
Published Date : 14 November 2023 -
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Minister de Lille to sign agreement with Google to enhance digital tourism
Published Date : 10 November 2023 -
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Accreditation Collection - Minister Patricia de Lille to host BRICS Meeting of Tourism Ministers in Cape Town
Published Date : 23 October 2023 -
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Minister Patricia de Lille to host BRICS meeting of tourism ministers in Cape Town
Published Date : 18 October 2023 -
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2023 National Tourism Career Expo opening ceremony
Published Date : 28 September 2023 -
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World Tourism Day Celebrations, 27 September 2023
Published Date : 22 September 2023 -
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Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela to engage the community on advancing tourism in the Kannaland Local Municipality, Western Cape Province
Published Date : 13 September 2023 -
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Gauteng Province ready to host the 2023 National Tourism Career Expo (NTCE)
Published Date : 05 September 2023 -
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Minister De Lille and private sector representatives to update media on Tourism Safety measures
Published Date : 29 August 2023 -
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Launch of the Twee Rivieren (Khomani San) Interpretive Centre – Northern Cape Province
Published Date : 17 July 2023 -
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Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille to conduct oversight visit to Kruger National Park
Published Date : 10 July 2023 -
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Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille to host youth graduation for Food Quality Assurers Programme in Hermanus
Published Date : 12 June 2023 -
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Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille to brief media on a Tourism Safety Action Plan
Published Date : 29 May 2023 -
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Tourism Budget Vote 2023
Published Date : 22 May 2023 -
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Tourism stakeholder engagement in the Western Cape Province
Published Date : 17 May 2023 -
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Africa's Travel Indaba 2023
Published Date : 05 May 2023 -
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Speeches
Minister de Lille and tourism private sector leaders engage matric pupils from Mitchells Plain schools on career and training opportunities in the tourism sector
Published Date : 23 April 2024 -
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Speaker notes for Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela on the occasion of the 2024 Africa's Travel Indaba Media Launch
Published Date : 23 April 2024 -
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Remarks by Mr Fish Mahlalela, Deputy Minister of Tourism at Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) at WTM Africa 2024, Cape Town
Published Date : 10 April 2024 -
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Address by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela, to the Sharing of Best Practices Workshop
Published Date : 13 March 2024 -
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Tourism Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela on tourism infrastructure initiatives at the Kruger National Park’s Shangoni Gate
Published Date : 06 March 2024 -
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Message of support by Mr Fish Mahlalela, Deputy Minister of Tourism at the King Silamba Commemoration in Walmansthal
Published Date : 04 March 2024 -
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Remarks by Mr Fish Mahlalela, Deputy Minister of Tourism at the Morning Memo by SAACI in Sandton
Published Date : 28 February 2024 -
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Speech by Minister of Tourism, Patrice de Lille at the opening ceremony of Meetings Africa 2024
Published Date : 27 February 2024 -
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Speech by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela, on the occasion of the 2024 Meetings Africa Bond Day
Published Date : 26 February 2024 -
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Speech by Mr Fish Mahlalela, Deputy Minister of Tourism during the Recognition of Prior Learning Graduation Ceremony for chefs in Durban
Published Date : 23 February 2024 -
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Speech by Mr Fish Mahlalela, Deputy Minister of Tourism at the Recognition of Prior Learning Graduation Ceremony for Chefs in Cape Town
Published Date : 08 February 2024 -
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Speech by Minister Patricia de Lille at the inaugural Township and Village Tourism Expo hosted by the SA Township and Village Tourism Organisation
Published Date : 25 January 2024 -
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Speech by Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille: The African business events sector – is a significant contributor to the economy
Published Date : 24 January 2024 -
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Speaking notes by Mr Fish Mahlalela, Deputy Minister for Tourism at the Pongola Community Engagement in the Zululand District Municipality
Published Date : 30 November 2023 -
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Remarks by Mr Fish Mahlalela, Deputy Minister of Tourism delivered on the occasion of the networking event in Nairobi, Kenya
Published Date : 22 November 2023 -
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Keynote address by Mr Fish Mahlalela, Deputy Minister of Tourism at the outreach programme with Diplomatic Community in East Africa Region, Nairobi in Kenya on 22 November 2023
Published Date : 22 November 2023 -
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Remarks by Mr Fish Mahlalela, Deputy Minister of Tourism during the tourism imbizo in Nkomazi Local Municipality, Mpumalanga Province
Published Date : 16 November 2023 -
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Minister Patricia de Lille opening address at the BRICS Tourism meeting in Cape Town
Published Date : 24 October 2023 -
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Remarks by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Mr Fish Mahlalela at the National Tourism Careers Expo 2023 gala dinner at NASREC
Published Date : 02 October 2023 -
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Remarks by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Mr Fish Mahlalela at the occasion of the National Tourism Careers Expo (NTCE) 2023 at NASREC on 29 September 2023
Published Date : 29 September 2023 -
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Speech by Mr Fish Mahlalela, Deputy Minister of Tourism, on the occasion of the World Tourism Day Celebrations held in the North West Province
Published Date : 27 September 2023 -
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Speech by the Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, delivered on the occasion of the Tourism Summer Campaign launch held in the Eastern Cape
Published Date : 19 September 2023 -
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Speech by the Deputy Minister of Tourism Mr. Fish Mahlalela at the media launch of the 2023 National Tourism Careers Expo (NTCE)
Published Date : 12 September 2023 -
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Opening address by Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille at the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) Leadership Conference
Published Date : 07 September 2023 -
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Remarks by Mr Fish Mahlalela, Deputy Minister of Tourism during the Jamaican Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in South Africa
Published Date : 11 August 2023 -
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Speech by Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela at the Annual SAACI Industry Congress, Addo, Eastern Cape
Published Date : 01 August 2023 -
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Speech by Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille at the Launch of Tourism Month 2023
Published Date : 01 August 2023 -
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Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela on new Global Brand Advocate for South African Tourism
Published Date : 28 July 2023 -
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Speech by Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, tourism honours the Khomani San community with the launch of the Twee Rivieren Interpretative Centre in the Kgalagadi National Park
Published Date : 19 July 2023 -
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Remarks by Mr Fish Mahlalela, Deputy Minister of Tourism at the launch of the Twee Rivieren (±Khomani San) Interpretative Centre and Narrative Development Project and the tourist guide certification ceremony in Northern Cape Province
Published Date : 19 July 2023 -
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Speech by Minister Patricia de Lille at the Youth Skills Graduation Ceremony
Published Date : 15 June 2023 -
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Speech by Mr Fish Mahlalela, Deputy Minister of Tourism at the Inaugural Tourism Investment Forum Africa 2023 in Northern Cape
Published Date : 07 June 2023 -
0.14 MB
Budget Vote Speech to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) by Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille
Published Date : 25 May 2023 -
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Budget Vote Speech to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela
Published Date : 25 May 2023 -
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Tourism Budget Vote 38 speech by Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela
Published Date : 24 May 2023 -
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Tourism Budget Vote speech by Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille
Published Date : 24 May 2023 -
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Speech by Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille at the Women in Tourism breakfast at the Africa Travel Indaba
Published Date : 11 May 2023 -
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Remarks by Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela at the Connection Session on TGCSA’s Basic Quality Verification (BQV) Programme at Africa’s Travel Indaba
Published Date : 11 May 2023 -
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Latest tourism stats for January to March 2023 indicate a journey to a rapid recovery is underway
Published Date : 10 May 2023 -
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Remarks by Mr Fish Mahlalela, Deputy Minister of Tourism at Africa's Travel Indaba Tour Operators Indaba in Durban
Published Date : 10 May 2023 -
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Speech by Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille at the opening of Africa’s Travel Indaba 2023
Published Date : 09 May 2023 -
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Speech by Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, MP, at the African Dialogue on Tourism
Published Date : 08 May 2023 -
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Address by Mr Fish Mahlalela, Deputy Minister of Tourism at Africa’s Travel Indaba (BONDay) In Durban on 8th May 2023
Published Date : 08 May 2023 -
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Minister Patricia de Lille at the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) Conference in Durban
Published Date : 07 May 2023 -
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