South Africa: The explorer’s paradise
Here, we look at some of the best tourist destinations the country has to offer.
The importance of the tourism sector in growing and transforming the country’s economy
In the first quarter of 2022, there were six million domestic tourism trips, placing the market well on the way to reaching the 28 million trips taken in 2019 before the pandemic.
The future of public administration: Changes transforming South Africa’s public service
A new municipal law has been signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, taking South Africa a step closer to professionalising the public service.
SA is Africa’s largest travel and tourism economy
The recovery of South Africa’s tourism sector has gained incredible momentum, and this can be seen in South Africa’s tourism performance in the first half of 2022.
Royalties, Rooibos and the Khoisan: Sharing the profits of traditional knowledge
The word ‘Rooibos’ or ‘Red Bush’ can only be used for Rooibos tea imported from the winter rainfall areas of the Western and Northern Cape, much like “Champagne” can only be used for sparkling wines from the Champagne region in France.
Protecting South African heritage to promote cultural tourism
SAHRA is the national body that is mandated to identify and manage South Africa’s heritage resources and to protect them for future generations.
A new path to increase energy capacity
“After more than a decade without a reliable electricity supply, South Africans are justifiably frustrated and angry. They are fed up. We have therefore developed a set of actions to respond to the crisis,” said President Ramaphosa.
Bridging language barriers to create an inclusive judiciary
South Africa’s diverse cultural and linguistic heritage has left it with a legacy of diversity, which is most noticeable in the country’s 11 official languages.
Fostering greater social cohesion and building the nation
For this year’s heritage month, the government is urging members of the public to use this time to foster greater social cohesion, nation-building and a shared national identity.
Women in blue: The public servants creating safer communities
Among the ranks of the South African Police Service (SAPS) are a number of women striving to serve their communities, creating a safer South Africa for all.