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  • Robben Island goes green
    The solar PV mini-grid on Robben Island is part of a broader departmental pilot initiative implemented in collaboration with the management authorities of government-owned tourism attractions to retrofit facilities with solar energy generating systems. 
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  • Minister Xasa to officiate the graduation of the Executive Development Programme for Women in Tourism
    The Executive Development Programme for Women in Tourism is a programme of the Department of Tourism and its objective is capacitate women and redress the skewed socio-economic landscape of the tourism industry. The participation of women at decision-making level in tourism is incredibly low especially considering the high participation levels at lower and entry level.
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  • Minister of Tourism, Ms Tokozile Xasa launches the National Tourism Monitors Programme, Vilakazi Precinct, Soweto
    As part of the precinct, Vilakazi Street is a critical part of the story of our heritage, as the only street in the world to count the 2 Nobel Laureates, Nelson Mandela and Bishop Tutu, as its residents.  It is also recognised as the epicentre of student protest where young Hector Peterson was shot dead by the apartheid police.  Therefore, given the historical importance of the area, it was important that we launch at this site as part of the preservation of our heritage.  
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​Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 18 October 2017

Cabinet welcomes the launch of the National Tourism Monitors Programme in Soweto, on Tuesday, 17 October 2017, which aims to enhance the visitor experience as well as improve the safety of tourists. Read more...


​Plague outbreak in Madagascar causes international concern

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed 449 cases of an outbreak of plague in Madagascar, with 48 deaths (case fatality rate 11%). The outbreak is primarily located in the middle third of the island, around the Antananarivo (239 cases and 21 deaths) and Toamasina Province on the east coast (147 cases and 9 deaths).  A single area on the northern coast is affected. The majority of cases are presenting as pneumonic plague unlike the usual bubonic form. The WHO has classified the outbreak as Grade 2 with the level of risk for local spread being high. Risk to the region is moderate because of frequent air and sea travel, but the global risk is perceived to be low. Read more...

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​Report back on training for the National Youth Chef Training Programme 2016/17


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#LilizelaAwards17  Click to view the full list of 2017 provincial winners
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