We have crafted a workable Tourism Safety Plan, integrating a (1) Proactive preventative measures to potential incidents (2) Responsive measures that to ensure quick and effective operational response, and importantly (3) An aftercare programme that focuses on measures to facilitate and provide victim support after an incident has occurred.
The role of Traditional Leadership is critically important in supporting tourism development on Traditional Land, particularly in rural areas of South Africa. Without the support or buy-in from Traditional Leaders in these areas, tourism development will never succeed. We therefore seek to work closely with our traditional leaders in the management and protection of our tourism products
Addressing guests and graduates at the ceremony, Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi- Ngubane appealed to the graduates to continue to actively participate in the opportunities presented by government to advance themselves, as we all strive to grow South Africa together.