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Tourism reaffirms its commitment to growing South Africa's events sector
Published Date : 27 May 2022 - 0.07 MB

Emirates signs Memorandum with South African Tourism to boost visitor arrivals
Published Date : 11 May 2022 - 0.22 MB

Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu cautions residents and tourists in KZN to be vigilant and safe following the recent floods in the province
Published Date : 19 April 2022 - 0.10 MB

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu welcomes changes in regulations as immediate boost to tourism and hospitality industry
Published Date : 23 March 2022 - 0.10 MB

Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela to open the 12th edition of the National Tourism Careers Expo
Published Date : 23 March 2022 - 0.13 MB

Research guides the way to tourism recovery
Published Date : 22 March 2022 - 0.11 MB
Unlocking tourism opportunities through private sector partnerships
Published Date : 18 March 2022 - 0.05 MB
Women in Tourism boosted with empowerment pilot project in Limpopo
Published Date : 17 March 2022 - 0.10 MB

Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu concerned by impact of Comair aircraft grounding, urges travel safety to lift tourism
Published Date : 15 March 2022 - 0.10 MB

Tourism is an ideal industry to promote youth employment National Tourism Careers Expo in March leads the way
Published Date : 10 March 2022 - 0.19 MB

Department of Tourism devastated by the fatal N4 accident
Published Date : 06 March 2022 - 0.10 MB
Best practice paves the way for tourism recover
Published Date : 03 March 2022 - 0.10 MB
New National Registrar appointed for Tourist Guides
Published Date : 21 February 2022 - 0.11 MB
Boost for tourism infrastructure in Western Cape Parks
Published Date : 11 February 2022 - 0.17 MB

Minister Sisulu efforts bear fruit and welcomes UAE lifts travel bans
Published Date : 31 January 2022 - 0.09 MB

Tourism sector acknowledges dynamic role played by Minister Sisulu in elevating South Africa’s tourism
Published Date : 26 January 2022 - 0.13 MB

Portfolio Committee appreciates Minister of Tourism Lindiwe Sisulu’s intervention on issues raised by the Auditor General
Published Date : 25 January 2022 - 0.13 MB

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu welcomes decision by EU countries to remove SA from red lists
Published Date : 11 January 2022 - 0.10 MB

Minister Sisulu engages Limpopo Tourism Stakeholders
Published Date : 06 January 2022 - 0.07 MB

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu on the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Published Date : 26 December 2021 - 0.05 MB

South African Tourism saddened by the passing of Lebo Malepa of Soweto Backpackers
Published Date : 26 December 2021 - 0.11 MB

Northern Cape is safe and ready to offer travellers an authentic experience
Published Date : 24 December 2021 - 0.17 MB

Tourism recovery the latest chapter in KwaZulu-Natal’s story
Published Date : 24 December 2021 - 0.16 MB
Western Cape in a good space when it comes to traveller safety
Published Date : 23 December 2021 - 0.13 MB

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu assures the tourism industry of government’s full support
Published Date : 23 December 2021 - 0.10 MB

Gauteng a globally competitive force in tourism
Published Date : 22 December 2021 - 0.09 MB
Eastern Cape tourism’s agility proved to be saving grace
Published Date : 22 December 2021 - 0.12 MB
Limpopo boasts tourism experience UnlikeAnyOther
Published Date : 21 December 2021 - 0.12 MB

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu concludes her four-day working visit to the United Arab Emirates.
Published Date : 20 December 2021 - 0.10 MB

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu meets with the SA Diplomatic Missions in the Middle East.
Published Date : 20 December 2021 - 0.10 MB

Mpumalanga is travel-ready and expects a bumper festive season.
Published Date : 17 December 2021 - 0.10 MB

Minister Sisulu welcomes UK decision to remove South Africa from its red list
Published Date : 15 December 2021 - 0.13 MB

Free State tourism is chock-full of investment opportunities
Published Date : 15 December 2021 - 0.16 MB
Tourism Minister attend Dubai Expo 2020
Published Date : 13 December 2021 - 0.10 MB
North West tourism sector ripe for investment
Published Date : 10 December 2021 - 0.17 MB

Tourism Minister welcomes the return of some source market flights
Published Date : 10 December 2021 - 0.09 MB

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu returns from a successful UNWTO General Assembly
Published Date : 08 December 2021 - 0.09 MB

Dubai Expo 2020: Tourism Program launches on South African pavilion
Published Date : 04 December 2021 - 0.18 MB

Tourism takes centre stage in December on SA Pavilion at World Expo
Published Date : 30 November 2021 - 0.09 MB

Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu and private sector hold urgent meeting to address South Africa’s return to the Red List
Published Date : 28 November 2021 - 0.13 MB

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu disappointed by UK decision to place South Africa on the Red List again
Published Date : 26 November 2021 - 0.12 MB

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu signs a memorandum of understanding with her Kenyan counterpart
Published Date : 23 November 2021 - 0.09 MB

Tourism destinations are in operation and safe to visit amid COVID-19 pandemic
Published Date : 19 November 2021 - 0.12 MB

Tourism collaborates with ACSA to boost visitor safety at SA airports
Published Date : 15 November 2021 - 0.11 MB

Minister of Tourism Lindiwe Sisulu received Auditor General’s report
Published Date : 10 November 2021 - 0.10 MB

Tourism Minister receives larger than life painting of Albertina Sisulu
Published Date : 21 October 2021 - 0.07 MB

Minister of Tourism Lindiwe Sisulu saddened by the death of German tourist and crew member of the Shayamanzi Luxury Houseboat
Published Date : 12 October 2021 - 0.06 MB

Minister Sisulu unveils Destination South Africas Global Advocacy Programme
Published Date : 12 October 2021 - 0.13 MB

SA Tourism CEO update
Published Date : 07 October 2021 - 0.12 MB
South Africa removed from UK Red List welcomed
Published Date : 07 October 2021 - 0.07 MB

Limpopo Women in Tourism Chapter emerges with a new leadership at its AGM
Published Date : 04 October 2021 - 0.17 MB

Tourism Calls for Application for its Transformation and Resource Efficiency Funds
Published Date : 01 October 2021 - 0.15 MB

Minister Sisulu commits to a sector recovery war room through a compact with major stakeholders
Published Date : 30 September 2021 - 0.10 MB

Tourism builds back better for inclusive growth
Published Date : 28 September 2021 - 0.12 MB

Tourism Grading Council of South Africa launches new Grading System
Published Date : 28 September 2021 - 0.10 MB

Tourism Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela visits the Godumodumo Dinosaur Centre at the Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Published Date : 27 September 2021 - 0.07 MB

Minister Sisulu addressing red list with UK high commissioner a step in right direction for tourism in South Africa
Published Date : 21 September 2021 - 0.13 MB

Accolade for Africa - South Africa gets ready for seat on UNWTO Executive Council
Published Date : 08 September 2021 - 0.13 MB

It is time to reimagine and reawaken Africa’s tourism industry of the future
Published Date : 01 September 2021 - 0.08 MB

Free State Province to host the National 2021 World Tourism Day Celebrations
Published Date : 30 August 2021 - 0.07 MB

Minister Sisulu meets with executive management at the tourism department
Published Date : 13 August 2021 - 0.09 MB

Tourism Minister conveys condolences and tribute to late chef and author, Lesego Semenya
Published Date : 13 July 2021 - 0.11 MB

Tourism sector saddened and bows to the Legacy of Mr Khehla Mthembu on His Passing
Published Date : 09 July 2021 - 0.25 MB

Sector mourns the passing of balloon safari pioneer and industry icon, Bill Harrop
Published Date : 06 July 2021 - 0.09 MB

Sector mourns passing of one of its pillars Mr Joe Motsogi
Published Date : 28 June 2021 - 0.09 MB
COVID19 Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) demand continues
Published Date : 19 June 2021 - 0.09 MB

SA Deputy Minister of Tourism Fish Mahlalela attends UN World Tourism meeting for Africa in Namibia
Published Date : 15 June 2021 - 0.12 MB

Press Releases

Tourism Budget Vote 2022
Published Date : 16 May 2022 - 0.13 MB
Africa’s Travel Indaba 2022
Published Date : 01 May 2022 - 0.19 MB

Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu continues on a week long visit to tourism sites affected by floods in KwaZulu-Natal
Published Date : 22 April 2022 - 0.15 MB

Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu to engage sector stakeholders in the Free State Province
Published Date : 06 April 2022 - 0.14 MB

National Tourism Careers Expo media invite
Published Date : 22 March 2022 - 0.18 MB

Tourism launches UNWTO Women in Tourism pilot project in Mopani district
Published Date : 15 March 2022 - 0.14 MB

Published Date : 07 March 2022 - 0.18 MB

Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu to launch “Live Again” global campaign
Published Date : 28 February 2022 - 0.13 MB

Youth and Women in Tourism Empowerment Imbizo in Gauteng Province
Published Date : 24 February 2022 - 0.12 MB

Invitation to Joe Gqabi District Tourism Information sharing sessions
Published Date : 21 February 2022 - 0.13 MB

Minister of Tourism Lindiwe Sisulu will host a Stakeholder Engagement with key players and industry leaders in the Tourism sector
Published Date : 07 February 2022 - 0.12 MB

Vax for Tourism - Deputy Minister Mahlalela Leads Vaccination Drive at ZF Mgcawu District in the Northern Cape Province
Published Date : 03 December 2021 - 0.10 MB

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu attends 24th session of the UNWTO in Madrid - Spain
Published Date : 26 November 2021 - 0.09 MB

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu to address delegates at the PHASA and PHASA Foundations AGM 2021
Published Date : 19 November 2021 - 0.11 MB

Deputy Minister Mahlalela to lead vaccination drive at ZF Mgcawu District - Northern Cape Province
Published Date : 11 November 2021 - 0.12 MB

Youth and Women in Tourism Empowerment imbizo in Mpumalanga Province
Published Date : 21 October 2021 - 0.16 MB

Minister Sisulu to conduct a Vaccination Drive in Ladysmith and eThekhwini
Published Date : 01 October 2021 - 0.06 MB

Deputy Minister Fish Mahlelela and Free State MEC Makola Mohale to host radio discussion on Tourism for Inclusive Growth
Published Date : 13 September 2021 - 0.10 MB

Update on the Tourism Equity Fund
Published Date : 28 May 2021 - 0.09 MB

Speeches

Address to the media by LN Sisulu, MP, Minister of Tourism on the occasion of debate on the Tourism Budget Vote in the National Assembly
Published Date : 19 May 2022 - 0.15 MB

Speech to the National Assembly by Deputy Minister of Tourism Fish Mahlalela, MP Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, Cape Town Tourism Budget Vote 38
Published Date : 19 May 2022 - 0.14 MB

Speech to the National Assembly by LN Sisulu, Minister of Tourism on the occasion of the Budget Vote of the Ministry of Department of Tourism
Published Date : 19 May 2022 - 0.19 MB

Speech by Deputy Minister Mahlalela during Food Safety Pre Budget-Vote 2022, Cape Town
Published Date : 17 May 2022 - 0.13 MB

Speech by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela on the occasion of the National Tourism Careers Expo 2022 Business Networking Session during the Africa Travel Indaba 2022, Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC
Published Date : 05 May 2022 - 0.12 MB

Address by L N Sisulu, MP, Minister of Tourism on the occasion of the Africa Travel Indaba, Durban
Published Date : 03 May 2022 - 0.12 MB

Address by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela at the opening ceremony of the National Tourism Career Expo In NASREC, Johannesburg
Published Date : 25 March 2022 - 0.10 MB

Address by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela to SMME Stakeholder Engagement in Skukuza, Kruger National Park
Published Date : 18 March 2022 - 0.06 MB

Published Date : 11 March 2022 - 0.13 MB
Speech by Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela at the NTCE Media Launch
Published Date : 10 March 2022 - 0.12 MB

Speech for Deputy Minister, Mr Fish Mahlalela Official Handover Ceremony of the Baviaanskloof Interpretative Centre & Leopard Trail Hikers Huts
Published Date : 03 March 2022 - 0.14 MB

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu, Minister of Tourism on the occasion of the official opening of Meetings Africa 2022
Published Date : 01 March 2022 - 0.12 MB

Published Date : 28 February 2022 - 0.14 MB
State of the Nation address by President Cyril Ramaphosa
Published Date : 11 February 2022 - 0.44 MB

Minister Sisulu speaking notes at the United Nations World Tourism General Assembly
Published Date : 02 December 2021 - 0.09 MB

Speech by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela at the Women and Youth Economic opportunities imbizo
Published Date : 26 October 2021 - 0.15 MB

Speech by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Mr F Mahlalela, on the occasion of awarding certificates to Women Entrepreneurship
Published Date : 28 September 2021 - 0.12 MB

Speech by Mr Fish Mahlalela Deputy Minister of tourism on the occasion of the world tourism day celebrations - Clarens
Published Date : 27 September 2021 - 0.19 MB

Remarks by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela at the Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summit - SMME Development Day, Johannesburg
Published Date : 20 September 2021 - 0.18 MB

2021 Tourism Public Lecture remarks by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela on the occasion of the Central University of Technology, Bloemfontein
Published Date : 17 September 2021 - 0.11 MB

Remarks by Deputy Minister of Tourism Fish Mahlalela on the occasion of the launch of pilot National Mentorship Programme 2021
Published Date : 09 September 2021 - 0.10 MB

Virtual debate on Township Economy by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela
Published Date : 06 September 2021 - 0.13 MB

Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela on the occasion of the Africa Travel and Tourism Summit 2021 media launch
Published Date : 01 September 2021 - 0.13 MB

Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on changes to the National Executive, Union Buildings, Tshwane
Published Date : 06 August 2021 - 0.12 MB

Keynote address by Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela - International forum - South Africa-China Tourism Cooperation
Published Date : 04 August 2021 - 0.16 MB

Opening remarks by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela at Wits Business School of Leadership Programme TBCSA-Wits Business School - Tourism Leadership Dialogue Series
Published Date : 01 July 2021 - 0.16 MB

Remarks by the Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, at the Black Business Council Summit, online
Published Date : 02 June 2021 - 0.15 MB

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane: NCOP Budget Vote Speech 2021
Published Date : 01 June 2021 - 0.13 MB