South Africa: Minister Promotes SA Tourism Offering in Mexico

As part of efforts to expand market access and streamline travel through digital innovation, Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has met with Mexico's Vice Secretary of Tourism, Dr… Read more »

South Africa: Ethekwini Tourism Sector Rebounds As Visitor Numbers Rise

With its year-round warm weather, golden beaches and rich cultural heritage, eThekwini continues to strengthen its position as a leading tourism destination, attracting growing… Read more »

South Africa: Tourism Sustains Jobs, Drives International Arrivals

Tourism Minister Patricial de Lille says tourism sustained 954,000 direct jobs in the economy in 2024, meaning tourism now supports 1 in every 18 jobs in South Africa and for every… Read more »

South Africa: SanParks Tightens Security After Tourists Found Dead in Kruger National Park

South African National Parks has announced plans to strengthen security measures in isolated areas of the Kruger National Park following the tragic discovery of two tourists who… Read more »

South Africa: Klevamova Drives Growth in Affordable Gautrain Travel

Nearly 15 000 people have applied for the Gautrain's discounted KlevaMova affordability product within its first year, with the initiative now accounting for approximately 11% of… Read more »

South Africa: SA Rolls Out Electronic Travel Authorisation

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says South Africa has embarked on one of the most important reforms in the tourism and immigration ecosystem -- the rollout of the Electronic… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Travel Indaba Remains a Game Changer

South African National Parks (SANParks) chairperson Beryl Ferguson says Africa's Travel Indaba is more than a marketplace - it remains a melting pot for initiatives that expand the… Read more »

South Africa: More Than R500 Million Disbursed for Tourism Businesses

Chief Executive Officer of the National Empowerment Fund, Muziwabantu Dayimani, says since the inception of the Tourism Transformation Fund (TTF), the Fund has approved 43… Read more »

South Africa: Durban Abuzz As Africa Travel Indaba Kicks Off

Durban is abuzz with activity as it plays host to Africa's Travel Indaba 2026 which President Cyril Ramaphosa will officially open this morning. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Address Africa's Travel Indaba

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday officially open and address Africa's Travel Indaba at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Cuts Red Tape for Visa Applications

The Department of Home Affairs has launched a groundbreaking digital platform to fast-track the processing of visa applications for individuals attending major international… Read more »

South Africa: South African Tourism Monitors Middle East Flight Disruptions

South African Tourism is monitoring developments of the global flight disruptions linked to the evolving situation in the Middle East and associated airspace closures, which are… Read more »

South Africa: Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Plettenberg Bay Rake in International Visitor Money

Data from payment provider, Yoco, shows that during December 2025, Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Plettenberg Bay accounted for 67% of all international visitor payments across the… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Targets Tourism Growth Through Investment, Connectivity and Visa Reforms

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says South Africa is strengthening its tourism growth strategy through investment promotion, improved air connectivity and visa reforms, as the… Read more »

South Africa: Tourism a Jewel in SA's Crown - President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is "determined to strengthen the regulatory and policy environment to further grow" the tourism sector. Read more »

South Africa: Kruger National Park Applies Quota System for Visitors

The Kruger National Park (KNP) has implemented a gate quota system with immediate effect in the interest of visitor safety and effective traffic management, after heavy rains. Read more »

South Africa: Table Mountain Ready to Welcome Visitors This Festive Season

The South African National Parks (SANParks) says it is fully prepared to welcome increased visitor numbers to Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) this festive season. Read more »

South Africa: Kruger National Park Implements Gate Quotas to Avoid Overcrowding

The South African National Parks (SANParks) has advised day visitors planning to visit the Kruger National Park (KNP) during the festive season that gate quotas will be in place to… Read more »

South Africa: Qantas Airways Direct Flight to SA to Boost Tourism

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille on Monday welcomed the launch of Qantas Airways' new direct flight between Johannesburg and Perth adding that it will boost tourism and trade. Read more »

South Africa: G20 Leaders' Summit Tourism, Investment Boon for Gauteng

Early estimates indicate that the Gauteng province gained more than R1 billion in revenue as a result of hosting the G20 Leaders' Summit. Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs to Launch Travel Ready Campaign

The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, is set to launch the Travel Ready 2025 Campaign at the brand new Baywest Mall at the Home Affairs office in Gqeberha, in the… Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Tourism, Wine Industries Shine On the Global Stage

The Western Cape Government has congratulated the province's remarkable achievers who have made the province proud in the global tourism and wine industries. Read more »

South Africa: Cruise Season Set to Inject R120m Into Nelson Mandela Bay Economy

The arrival of the Mein Schiff 4 passenger liner at Transnet National Ports Authority's (TNPA) Port of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, is expected to inject approximately R120… Read more »

South Africa: Government Confirms Approval of Permit for Abakan Air

The Department of Transport has confirmed the approval and issuing of a Foreign Operator's Permit (FOP) to the Abakan Air for transporting general cargo, civilian helicopter, and… Read more »

South Africa: Tourism Is Economic Policy, Not Just Leisure - De Lille

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says South Africa's tourism sector is not a "side story" but central to the country's economic policy, driving jobs, transformation and… Read more »