SA tourism sector lost R164bn in 2020

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SA tourism sector lost R164bn in 2020: South Africa’s tourism sector lost an estimated R164 billion (US$ 10,8 billion) in spending by domestic and inbound visitors to the country in 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Relief funding of over R1bn already approved for unrest-hit firms – Patel: Two key development finance agencies under the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) have already approved 77 applications amounting to over R1 billion in financial relief for …

Low vaccine uptake and July unrest sees Solidarity Fund extend its lifespan: South Africa’s low Covid-19 vaccine uptake and the devastating July unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and parts of Gauteng have warranted the Solidarity Fund continuing its work and extending its lifespan until …

Wind, rain and localised flooding likely for parts of SA, starting Wednesday: The SA Weather Service has warned of a “significant” change in weather which could see localised flooding in parts of the Free State, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.

God’s Celestial Ambassador: The Life and Times of Dr. Frank E. Stranges – Part IX: Dr. Frank E. Stranges, after reading about the South African contactee Elizabeth Klarer’s encounters with Venusians, became convinced that the friendly extraterrestrials were deploying their flying …

Tourism boost for KZN as visitors flock to hotels and lodges: Kwazulu-Natal tourism establishments were almost at full capacity at the weekend hinting at a return to normalcy for the sector.

ANC says it’s concerned by violence, political intolerance ahead of polls: The ANC’s secretaries, led by acting deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte, are meeting to discuss this issue, as some have laid the blame for the killings on the party’s internal squabbles and fight …

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Quick Durban KwaZulu-Natal Fact: Northern Natal – This is a huge area, but with the exception of a few major towns, like Ladysmith, Colenso, Dundee, Glencoe, Newcastle and Vryheid, this region contributes little to the industrial and commercial wealth of KwaZulu-Natal. It does, however house several major game-parks and tourist attractions. Steeped in history and the scene of some of the worst battles in South African history, between the Boers and the British and also the Zulus, this area has many museums and sites to visit.

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