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. The department also maintained unqualified audit outcomes on financial and non-financial indicators. She also successfully led South Africa’s tourism promotion at international events, including ITB Berlin 2025, raising the country’s profile and […]
Residents say rental prices have increased drastically and accuse authorities of making the city a tourist destination at the expense of locals
The country’s visa waiver schemes with African countries are boosting growth in travel and tourism, says Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille
The department has given R76.1 million for energy and water-saving measures at tourism sites as part of the Green Tourism Incentive Programme, Patricia de Lille says
Stakeholders are cautiously optimistic about 2022, citing relaxed restrictions and discussions with the government as reasons for hope.
The pandemic has caused 50 000 businesses in the sector to temporarily close, putting 600 000 jobs at risk