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Industry & Government News

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has provided initial guidance on implementing this VAT increase once it comes into effect.

Events

Glamping Expo 2025 is offering a special 10% discount exclusive to SATSA members. The Glamping Expo will be hosted in Johannesburg, 20 - 21 June 2025 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre.

Partner News

Air France-KLM continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting communities, arts, and culture in the regions it serves. With a long-standing belief in the power of connection — both through travel and meaningful local partnerships — the airline recently played a key role in helping a group of young South African dancers realise their dreams on the global stage.

Partner News

The partnership between SATSA, the voice of inbound tourism in Southern Africa, and Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) was officially signed at WTM Africa 2025.

SATSA News

South Africa’s tourism industry is set to make history with the launch of the Guinness World Record for Tourism at World Travel Market (WTM) Africa.

Partner News

We’re inviting 15 exclusive partners to join our next local familiarisation trip—and we want YOU to be part of it!

Industry & Government News

Phase Two of the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme is now open for applications and has been gazetted by Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber.

Member News

Khotso Micha, founder of SouthernXplorer, is building a sustainable tourism business rooted in local storytelling, youth empowerment, and community upliftment. With support from SATSA, the business has grown from freelance guiding to owning vehicles and launching Kamma Kai Beach Villa. SouthernXplorer now trains and employs young people from underserved areas, offering authentic travel experiences ...

Events

Buyers are invited to take part in Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025, the continent’s leading leisure travel trade show, set to take place in Durban, South Africa.

Industry & Government News

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has issued a new immigration directive granting temporary relief to foreign nationals awaiting outcomes on visa waiver requests, long-term visa applications, and related appeals.