Department of Tourism

News

Keynote address by Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela - International forum - South Africa-China Tourism Cooperation
The tourism industry is of great significance and potential to South Africa and is one of the six key sectors of economic growth. China has always been an important global source market for the tourism of South Africa and is a strategic trade partner to South Africa. This symbiotic relationship will definitively drive recovery in the sector.
Tourism Minister conveys condolences and tribute to late chef and author, Lesego Semenya
Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi joins the South African public in conveying condolences to the family and close associates of award-winning chef and cookbook author, Mr. Lesego Semenya.
Tourism sector saddened and bows to the Legacy of Mr Khehla Mthembu on His Passing
The Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi, extends and echoes condolences to the family, friends and associates of the fallen colossus of South Africa’s political and economic landscape Mr. Khehla Mthembu.

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Bursaries and Internships

The Department has completed the awarding of bursaries for the 2021 academic year and all successful applicants have been notified. Please monitor our website for the 2022 intake during the last quarter of 2021. Also note the two year internship programme will not have any new intakes for 2021.

Department of Tourism Service Delivery Charter

Events

August9
Women's Day
Location: Tbc
Branch: Tourism Sector Support Services
Type: Projects/Campaigns
Time: 9:00 AM
September24
Heritage Day
Location: Tbc
Branch: Destination Development
Type: Projects/Campaigns
Time: 9:00 AM
September27
World Tourism Day
Location: Tbc
Branch: Tourism Sector Support Services
Type: Projects/Campaigns
Time: 9:00 AM

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Update on Transformation and Tourism Equity Fund

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#COVID19SA

Tourism Sector Recovery Plan

COVID-19 Response

“Developing tourist guides and contributing to inclusive growth of the tourism economy”

Many small businesses including self-employed individuals, freelancers and contract workers were unable to comply with the minimum requirements to access available relief measures being offered by the Department. This included the tourist guiding sector who comprise largely of freelancers or contract workers.

To address this gap the Department decided to host a series of sessions covering topics focusing on these challenges. Presentations focussing on tax requirements, business registration and contract management have been pre-recorded and made available electronically for tourist guides to access at their convenience

Presentations can be accessed using the following links with topics and guest presenters outlined as follows:

1) Topic: Tax compliance for Tourism
2) Topic: Tax obligations for International Traders & Travellers
3) Topic: Introducing contracts for guides
4) Topic: Department Small Business Development Portfolio

Department of Health to launch pilot programme for a new web-based Travel Health Questionnaire COVID-19 screening platform

The COVID SA travel system will be live from noon on 15 December 2020 to allow travellers to complete the web-based form ahead of their travel and can be accessed using this link: https://sa-covid-19-travel.info/. Travellers who have already booked their tickets can still access the web-based THQ at any time after the system goes live. Read more...

Disaster Management Act, 2002: Amendment of Regulations issued in terms of section 27 (2)

Disaster Management Act (57/2002): Measures to address, prevent and combat the Spread of Covid-19

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Latest Publications

Bojanala - June 2021
Published Date : 30 June 2021 - 12.49 MB
Bojanala Jan to March 2021
Published Date : 01 April 2021 - 5.32 MB
Bojanala Special Edition - October 2020
Published Date : 07 October 2020 - 2.35 MB
Bojanala - September 2020
Published Date : 28 August 2020 - 2.58 MB