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Black-owned small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) are invited to apply for the fifth intake of the SATSA Business Incubator Programme for 2026–2027.

Cabinet has given its concurrence to the appointment of the new South African Tourism (SA Tourism) Board, marking an important milestone in the ongoing strengthening of the organisation’s leadership as it continues to drive tourism growth and contribute to South Africa’s economy.

ANEW Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Bray as Operations Director, effective 1 August 2026. Bray joins the team from Premier Hotels & Resorts, where he served as Group Operations Manager for many years, and most recently he looked after the quality assurance and customer relations portfolio.

For years, success in tourism development was measured by a single visible milestone: getting emerging businesses onto the floor of an international trade show. Put entrepreneurs in front of international buyers, the thinking went, and commercial success would follow. Too often, it didn't. 

South African National Parks (SANParks) intends to form different Public Private Partnerships (PPP’s) in which it gives a selected private party the rights to establish the following opportunities.

Earlier this week, the Department of Home Affairs published draft amendments to the Immigration Regulations proposing a new R500 electronic processing fee for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) platform and other visas processed online. The proposal is now open for public comment until 11 August 2026, with implementation proposed for 17 August 2026.

Russel Binks & Associates is a specialist advisory and representation consultancy helping luxury, conservation-led tourism businesses unlock sustainable growth across Africa.

Marine Dynamics has been named a joint winner of the prestigious ATTA® Traveller Education and Awareness Award, sharing the honour with Blood Lions in a historic first for the ATTA® for Action Awards.

Effective 1 July 2026, the South African Traveller Management System (SATMS) will transition from its multi-year pilot phase to a mandatory electronic declaration framework across all international airports, land borders, seaports, and the rail network.

SATSA is aware of reports of planned protest action in parts of the country on 30 June 2026. While the scale, location and impact of any protest action remain uncertain, members are encouraged to prepare operationally and to ensure that teams are appropriately briefed ahead of the day.