Limpopo – Deputy Minister of Tourism Ms. Maggie Sotyu will officially open the 2024 National Tourism Careers Expo (NTCE) tomorrow in the Limpopo Province. Close to 10 000 learners, educators and unemployed youth are expected to participate in the 2024 NTCE that will be held for the first time at the City of Polokwane’s New Peter Mokaba Stadium from 08 to 10 October 2024. ​

The finalisation of the White Paper is a milestone for the tourism sector as it will provide guidance to the next phase of tourism development and ensure that the country as a tourism destination moves towards reaching its full potential. The policy envisages a sustainable, competitive and inclusive tourism sector that leverages on innovation, digital technology, addresses barriers to tourism growth, builds partnerships and responds to the social imperatives of the country.​

We want to use the SKA and the Astro Tourism as a catalyst to develop the Karoo and provide opportunities for rural tourism as well as agri-tourism to develop rural areas further. The Northern Cape is the prime location to launch this strategy as 50% of the world’s population cannot see the beauty of the night sky but the African sky still remains at an advantage, by having the clearest and darkest night sky. ​​