​​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 and Deaths Registration Act of 1992. 

The Director-General's surname was changed in the Population Register from Tharage to Vele. Effective immediately, the Director-General of Tourism should be addressed as Mr. Nkhumeleni Victor Vele.

It should also be noted that the Director-General's official email address has been updated to reflect his surname, and all written correspondence may be sent to VeleV@tourism.gov.za. Stakeholders are encouraged to update their contact records and or databases accordingly. 

For further enquiries, or to verify receipt of official correspondence by the Office of the Director-General of Tourism, stakeholders may contact Ms. Margaret Mathebula telephonically ​on Tel: ​​012 444 6377

or email: ​ MMathebula@tourism.gov.za 

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MEDIA ENQUIRIES:

Ms. Sindi Zwane – Media Liaison Officer  

Department of Tourism

Tel: 081 267 4665

Email: szwane@tourism.gov.za