Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille

Mozambique and South Africa Open a New Chapter of Regional Integration

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa agreed to prioritise diversification of energy sources, expand power generation and transmission infrastructure, and modernise development corridors. Photo: GCIS

When Mozambican and South African officials gathered in Maputo this week to sign a new Tourism Action Plan, the agreement appeared, at first glance, to be a sector-specific initiative timed to coincide with the launch of Mozambique’s 2025/2026 High Tourism Season. But beneath the formalities and speeches lies a broader and more ambitious vision: a… Continue reading Mozambique and South Africa Open a New Chapter of Regional Integration

South Africa Unveils Landmark Dinosaur Centre to Boost Tourism and Education

It exhibits reconstructed bones and skeletons that give an insight into their size and shape. Photo: South African Government

South Africa has opened the Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre, the first of its kind in the country, in one of its national parks in Clarens, Free State province. Officially launched by Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille, the centre showcases the rich history of dinosaurs in South Africa, featuring reconstructed bones and skeletons that offer insight into… Continue reading South Africa Unveils Landmark Dinosaur Centre to Boost Tourism and Education

Tourist Traffic To South Africa Doubled In 2023

Between January and December 2023, the number of international travellers arriving in South Africa was 8.5 million. This is a 48.9 per cent increase over the same period in 2022. According to South Africa’s national statistics agency (Stats SA), 6.4 million visitors from the African continent alone will visit the country in 2023, representing 75.6… Continue reading Tourist Traffic To South Africa Doubled In 2023