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Africa’s Travel Indaba boosts Durban economy and drives African tourism growth
Africa’s Travel Indaba is expected to generate millions for Durban’s economy while showcasing African tourism growth, conservation and regional travel opportunities
Hill-Lewis and the DA’s non-race
Hill-Lewis remains the overwhelming favourite to replace John Steenhuisen as DA federal leader but Dyanase’s candidacy has turned the race into a debate over internal democracy
Patricia de Lille: Tourism
SCORE: D Under De Lille’s leadership, international and domestic tourism increased during the 2024–25 financial year, boosting South Africa’s economic and employment prospects.…
Qantas launches new non-stop flight between Johannesburg and Perth
The service, which will operate three times a week, cuts travel time to under ten hours and provides the fastest connection between South Africa and Western Australia
Meetings Africa 2025: boosting South Africa’s tourism economy
The countdown to Meetings Africa 2025 has begun! With less than a month to go, excitement is building. Today, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange was busy with the Meetings Africa…
Patricia de Lille
SCORE: A Patricia de Lille is seen as humble, accessible and responsive to concerns of the industry, which sees her as a welcome team player. She has intervened immediately when…
De Lille appoints new members to South African Tourism board after mass resignations
Six board members quit in September after the minister announced a shake-up This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail &…
Good to govern: After a month of waiting, Ramaphosa finally appoints his unity cabinet
Key security cluster ministries are dominated by the president’s allies in the ANC
Ramaphosa may make space in cabinet for smaller parties
The Democratic Alliance has yet to say whether it will accept the president’s offer of six cabinet portfolios.
South Africa’s tourism potential yet to be harnessed
Events like the Africa Travel Indaba are valuable, but they are not a panacea for the broader issues that need addressing
South Africa’s tourism arrivals take off
The country’s visa waiver schemes with African countries are boosting growth in travel and tourism, says Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille This content is restricted to…
Vote 2024 | The ANC campaign trail
We delve into the ANC’s campaign trail as we approach the 2024 elections, marking a critical juncture 30 years into South Africa’s democracy. We uncover the enduring patterns and…
Business tourism on the up, says De Lille
South Africa no longer purely marketed as a leisure destination, but as a country of choice for conferences and exhibitions
Murders linked to water tenders are economic sabotage, says Mahlobo
In 2022, at least four employees working in eThekwini’s water and sanitation unit were killed This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free…
R174.5 million set aside to ensure safety of tourists
Minister Patricia de Lille said the country welcomed 4.8 million international and 18.8 million domestic tourists in the first six months of 2023