The tourism sector is a key economic driver in South Africa.

Arrivals figures from January to May this year has seen a remarkable increase to around three point four million.

That number is up nine point seven percent when compared to the same period last year.

Minister Patricia de Lille has been re-appointed into the Tourism Portfolio.

Her focus will be on growing those numbers even further, while tackling transformation in the sector.

Ministry Spokesperson, Zara Nicholson….


 

The private sector couldn’t be happier.

CEO of Cullinan Holdings, Michael Tollman, hopes the Minister will pick up where she left off.

 

Meanwhile, The South African Township and Village Tourism Organisation wants De Lille to continue her focus on township and village tourism development.

Spokesperson, Lusanda Fibi…