No crises for Cape Tourism

No crises for Cape Tourism. Cape Town Tourism cautions against alarmist statements about a tourism crisis. “We are in the middle of winter, traditionally a very tough time for the tourism sector in Cape Town.  This is reflected in the low occupancy levels currently...

Vote for Table Mountain

Pretoria – With less than 14 day to the closing date for entries to be added to the 7 Wonders of the World, Cabinet has urged South Africans to cast their vote for Table Mountain. Table Mountain is one of only two African nominees. There are 28 worldwide...

Investors prefer Cape Town

Cape Town is fast becoming a destination of choice for domestic and foreign investors looking to expand their operations in Africa. Tourism has always been a major drawcard for Cape Town, known internationally as a top leisure destination, but the city is also gaining...
SA Tourism appoints new CEO

SA Tourism appoints new CEO

Pretoria – Tourism Minister, Marthinus van Schalkwyk, has announced the appointment of Thulani Nzima as the new Chief Executive Officer of South African Tourism. He replaces Thandiwe January-Mclean, who vacated the position in June. Currently working for rental...
Unfair Consequences of Best Intentions

Unfair Consequences of Best Intentions

Astonishingly, 17 years after the end of apartheid, millions of South African Blacks are deprived of the same home ownership rights as Whites, says my friend Leon Louw, director of the country’s Free Market Foundation. They are the owners who received houses...