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Remarks by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Maggie Sotyu, on the occasion of SATOVITO Intra-Trade Conference
Township and village tourism brings the promise of tourism home - to our people, our families, our streets, and our stories. Every visitor who stays in a township guesthouse, eats at a local eatery, or buys a handmade craft helps create jobs, support small businesses, advance communities and, most importantly, restore dignity. These moments of exchange are more than transactions - they are acts of nation-building.  South Africa Welcomes A Million More International TouristsFrom January to September 2025, South Africa welcomed 7 634 261 international tourists, an impressive increase of 1 108 222 visitors compared to the same period last year. Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille says these figures confirm that tourism has not only recovered but is once again driving economic growth.
Events
November19 Location: OR Tambo International Airport, Gauteng Province
Branch: Destination Development
Type: Launches
Time: 9:30 AM |
November22 Location: NASREC, Johannesburg
Branch: Tourism Research, Policy and International Relation
Type: Conferences
Time: 8:00 AM |
February23 Location: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Branch: Tourism Research, Policy and International Relation
Type: Projects/Campaigns
Time: 9:00 AM |
Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre
Tourism Sector Strategic Documents
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November19 Location: OR Tambo International Airport, Gauteng Province
Branch: Destination Development
Type: Launches
Time: 9:30 AM |
November22 Location: NASREC, Johannesburg
Branch: Tourism Research, Policy and International Relation
Type: Conferences
Time: 8:00 AM |
February23 Location: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Branch: Tourism Research, Policy and International Relation
Type: Projects/Campaigns
Time: 9:00 AM |
(Hidden) Tweets by Department of Tourism
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: The Minister of Tourism is seeking suitably qualified individuals to serve on the Board of South African Tourism. Nominate or apply now.
Closing date on 5 December 2025
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Statement on the Cabinet meeting of Wednesday, 12 November 2025
• 7.6 million Tourist Arrivals between January and September 2025
Cabinet welcomes the 7 634 261 million international tourist arrivals recorded between January and September 2025, marking an impressive increase of 1 108 222 visitors compared with the same period in 2024 and confirming South Africa as a premier global tourism destination.
Key strong growth markets that contributed to the growth are Middle East with 58%, Europe grew by 29%, key markets in Africa grew by 28%, North America by 22%, Asia with 11%.
• South Africa initiates its intention to Bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic Games
Cabinet approved for South Africa to enter Continuous Dialogue with the IOC as part of its intention to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic Games. The continuous dialogue with the OIC is a preliminary and exploratory engagement that is critical to advance South Africa’s intention to bid for the hosting rights of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2036 or 2040.
Cabinet is confident of South Africa’s readiness to host the Olympics given South Africa’s available infrastructure.
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(Hidden) Bojanala March 2025
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