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Top quality for Tourism
Published Date : 12 September 2022 - 0.10 MB
Championing Service Excellence in tourism
Published Date : 09 September 2022 - 0.17 MB
Minister Sisulu launches Tourism Month
Published Date : 05 September 2022 - 0.11 MB
Tourism prioritises safety ahead of Tourism Month celebrations
Published Date : 03 September 2022 - 0.14 MB
Tourists Are Back in Numbers: Minister Lindiwe Sisulu
Published Date : 01 September 2022 - 0.11 MB
Mandarin language boost for local tourism sector
Published Date : 18 August 2022 - 0.10 MB
Minister Sisulu welcomes MEC Siboniso Duma to the Tourism sector
Published Date : 12 August 2022 - 0.10 MB

Women’s day was, and must be, about women’s social and economic mobility
Published Date : 10 August 2022 - 0.14 MB

Banyana Banyana’s victory will enhance SA sports tourism market, says Minister Sisulu
Published Date : 02 August 2022 - 0.14 MB

Minister pleased with tourism accommodation figures
Published Date : 19 July 2022 - 0.10 MB
Recognition of Prior Learning for 27 Chefs in Gauteng
Published Date : 01 July 2022 - 0.10 MB

Minister Sisulu is pleased with the latest numbers released today, 28 June 2022, by Statistics SA on Tourism Migration
Published Date : 29 June 2022 - 0.10 MB

Minister saddened by tragic death at EL Nightclub
Published Date : 28 June 2022 - 0.10 MB
Youth focused Tourism Technology Innovation Incubator launched
Published Date : 23 June 2022 - 0.14 MB

Comair’s imminent closure unfortunate, says Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu
Published Date : 10 June 2022 - 0.10 MB

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu attends the 116th Session of the Executive Council of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) to be held on 7-8 June 2022 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Published Date : 07 June 2022 - 0.09 MB

Tourism recovery underway
Published Date : 02 June 2022 - 0.10 MB
Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu concerned by COMAIR grounding
Published Date : 01 June 2022 - 0.10 MB

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

Press Releases

Tourism Highlights safety ahead of Tourism Month
Published Date : 29 August 2022 - 0.06 MB

Tourist guides graduate from Foreign Language Training Programme in Mandarin
Published Date : 16 August 2022 - 0.08 MB

Minister of Tourism, Lindiwe Sisulu engages key UK decision makers
Published Date : 29 June 2022 - 0.10 MB
Tourism to launch Technology Innovation Incubator for the Youth
Published Date : 21 June 2022 - 0.13 MB

Tourism Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela to engage youth in the Eastern Cape Province on tourism opportunities
Published Date : 15 June 2022 - 0.13 MB

Minister Sisulu to hold stakeholder engagements in Buffalo City Metro and Ndlambe Municipality
Published Date : 15 June 2022 - 0.14 MB

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

Speeches

Keynote address by the Deputy Minister of Tourism Fish Mahlalela, on the occasion of the TBCSA Tourism Leadership Conference
Published Date : 15 September 2022 - 0.17 MB

Speech by LN Sisulu, Minister of Tourism on the occasion of the Tourism Month launch, !Khwa ttu, Western Cape
Published Date : 05 September 2022 - 0.16 MB

Speech by Mr Fish Mahlalela, Deputy Minister of Tourism on the stakeholder engagement to promote tourism safety at Numbi Gate in Mpumalanga Province
Published Date : 02 September 2022 - 0.19 MB

Address to the media by LN Sisulu, Minister of Tourism Presentation of domestic and international tourism performance for the first half of 2022
Published Date : 01 September 2022 - 0.12 MB

Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela on the occasion of the Outreach Programme to Diplomatic Community
Published Date : 25 August 2022 - 0.18 MB

Speech by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Mr Fish Mahlalela at the Women Explore event in Gqeberha
Published Date : 22 August 2022 - 0.27 MB

Speech by Mr Fish Mahlalela, Deputy Minister of Tourism on the closing ceremony of the Mandarin Language Training Programme
Published Date : 18 August 2022 - 0.12 MB

Address by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela to the Youth and Women in Tourism Imbizo in Qonce, Eastern Cape
Published Date : 24 June 2022 - 0.12 MB

Speech by Honourable, Fish Mahlalela, Deputy Minister of Tourism at the launch of Tourism Technology Grassroots Innovation and Incubation Programme
Published Date : 23 June 2022 - 0.11 MB

Speech by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela, on the occasion of the launch of African Royals by Luc Mo Wines
Published Date : 29 May 2022 - 0.09 MB

Address by LN Sisulu, MP, Minister of Tourism on the occasion of the debate on the Tourism Budget Vote in the National Council of Provinces, Cape Town
Published Date : 26 May 2022 - 0.16 MB

Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela on Tourism Budget Vote Speech at the NCOP
Published Date : 26 May 2022 - 0.10 MB

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