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As we approach the busy season for fleet planning and vehicle upgrades, we would like to remind you of the valuable partnership benefit available to SATSA members through Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM).

SATSA is pleased to share an exciting opportunity for tourism businesses. Through a partnership between the Department of Tourism and the Youth Employment Service (YES), members can host tourism graduates in tourism-related roles for 12 months, with salaries fully funded.

Nel’s Lodge is Sibuya Game Reserve’s newest sole-use addition, created in heartfelt memoriam to Nel, a founding family member of the reserve. This exclusive 4-Star hideaway has been thoughtfully converted from the family home and built using pebbles gathered from the reserve itself, giving it an authentic sense of place and a strong connection to its surroundings.

Ocean Sailing Charters delivers a distinctive, high-quality maritime experience for travellers exploring the Garden Route. Built on luxury, flexibility and an appreciation for the region’s natural beauty, it offers trade partners a premium, high-yield option that is easily packaged, customised and cross-sold for FITs, groups and incentive travellers.

Join Gail and Gail from Giant Workforce Solutions for a high-energy, transformational 90-minute session that’s all about gaining the mindset freedom you need to crush your goals and step into your most powerful self.

As South Africa takes on IBTM World 2025 to showcase its business events capability at Fira Barcelona Gran Via in Spain, South African Tourism (SA Tourism) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Corne Koch as its new Chief Convention Bureau Officer, who will head the South African National Convention Bureau (SANCB) business unit, effective 1 December 2025.

Shark Explorers has been awarded the prestigious Best Diving Experience – Africa at the 2025 World Luxury Travel Awards, an international recognition celebrating excellence in global travel and tourism.

As we enter the peak holiday season, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued a timely reminder encouraging all travellers to use the SARS Online Traveller Declaration System before entering or leaving South Africa.

The National Public Transport Regulator (NPTR) has issued a formal request for operators to submit inputs and recommendations on the challenges they are experiencing with the current accreditation and operating licence processes. This call for comment was issued on 5 November 2025, and operators have 21 days to provide feedback.

Johannesburg has a new voice, and it’s got serious Jozi attitude. Say hello to Jo, the chatty online personality of JHB In Your Pocket GPT, Africa’s first-ever AI-powered tourism guide designed to lead you to the city’s coolest corners, quirkiest spots, and hidden spaces.