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We’d like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt thanks and best wishes to Dewald Cillie, who is stepping down as the Executive Head of SATIB after an extraordinary 21-year journey.

Kunene Travel and Tours owner Siphiwe Kunene has navigated various tourism industry challenges by leveraging the “how-tos” he learned during extensive research and training.

The Department of Employment and Labour officially released the final Employment Equity Regulations and Sector-Specific Numerical Targets, following the commencement of the Employment Equity Amendment Act on 1 January 2025.

At SATSA, we are committed to supporting research that strengthens our industry and helps shape a sustainable, inclusive future. That’s why we are encouraging all our members to participate in an important research study currently being undertaken by the North-West University (NWU), under the auspices of CATHSSETA.

Our partner, Western Cape DEDAT, has contacted us regarding a growing concern about tourist interactions with Cape Fur Seals, specifically the rising number of bite incidents and the confirmed presence of rabies within the seal population.

The National Treasury has confirmed that the proposed VAT increase, scheduled to take effect on 1 May 2025, has officially been withdrawn. The VAT rate will remain at 15% until further notice — welcome news for many in the tourism sector.

Last week, we brought a slice of Madagascar to South Africa with three dynamic workshops held in Cape Town and Johannesburg after a successful WTM Africa 2025.

ANEW Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the acquisition of ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg in North West. Previously managed by the ANEW group for the past five years, the property is now officially owned by the group, marking another milestone in its expansion within South Africa’s hospitality sector.

As the doors closed on WTM Africa 2025, the feeling was unanimous: this year’s show was one of the most energised and impactful to date.

The Africa’s Eden Travel Show – Africa Edition brought together the travel trade community in the heart of Livingstone, Zambia. If you missed the Livingstone edition, there’s good news — the Africa’s Eden Travel Show is heading on the road with a series of regional events across Southern Africa.