Africa Daily - Is South African tourism due a transformation?
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Millions of people visit South Africa each year to enjoy safari’s, culture and nightlife.
The tourism industry has been hit hard by Covid-19, but there are other issues it has been struggling with for longer.
More than 25 years since the end of apartheid, the sector remains largely in white hands. Very few businesses meet the target of 30% black ownership.
So, as the sector tries to recover from the pandemic, what needs to happen to create opportunities for everyone?
Hosted by Alan Kasujja (@kasujja)
Reporting: Mpho Lakaje
Guests: Blessing Manale, Spokesperson, South Africa’s Department of Tourism
Thato Mothpeng, National Coordinator, South African Township and Village Tourism Association
Published on Wednesday, 29th September 2021.
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