Speaker of the House of Representatives,
Patricia de Lille, Minister of Tourism;
Minister and Deputy Minister,
Ronaldra Narmango, chairman of the Tourism Portfolio Committee;
Honorable member of the Congress,
DG, SAT CEO and all officials present;
Ladies and gentlemen,
We lament Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe, who is still the chairman of the late Portfolio Committee.
And our former vice president, the late David Mabuza, is known with affection.
“Cat”, we continue to celebrate other great icons, former president Loriflara
This July Mandela, under the theme: “It's still in our hands to fight poverty
This is the theme for 2025 of Nelson Mandeleintern National Day, July 18th, 2025.
Yes, Speaker of the House, that's really in our hands.
To create jobs and destroy poverty for inclusive economic growth and sustainability.
House chair,
The nation had given this unified government a clear mission to change South Africa
To unite a successful tourist country and all of us, our citizens, our visitors and our tourists alike.
Discover our nation, discover each other, in a common hope of equality
For everything.
In his Sona, the president mentioned the recovery of the tourism sector and its potential
More growth.
This includes tourism impact areas such as master plans for job creation;
Expanding support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) within the tourism sector.
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
Sustainable SMME is a key factor in comprehensive growth and eradication of poverty. therefore,
Economic growth without transformation eliminates exclusion and no transformation
Growth is unsustainable
As a division along with the Entity, South Africa tourism, we will thrive to champions
Conditions for sustainability potential.
In this example, we will reduce the many barriers that hinder SMMES' entry into the hotel industry.
For example, the department has a program called Tourism Grade Support Program
(TGSP) continues to subsidize grading costs.
On FY24/25, TGSP supported 2,970 facilities and encouraged active participation
TGCSA grading system.
These initiatives contribute to standardizing service excellence and support South Africa
We continue to remain competitive in the global tourism market.
Honorable members,
Our department continues to support us to maintain profits and benefit the local economy.
The tourism industry reaches local development thresholds.
Some large hotels are not listed in the staged facilities listing on the website of the
The Tourism Council is still selling as a five-star hotel.
To ensure that the grading system remains world class and is relevant to the local environment
South Africa has launched a grading criteria review to confirm this.
Accounting year.
Grading tourist facilities that host international events is
Sustainability of economic growth and job creation.
The reason for this is through the National Treaty Bureau of South Africa (SANCB).
The meetings, incentives, meetings, exhibitions (mouse) subsectors are
Leverage previous successes to accelerate growth through multiple integrations
National efforts when bidding at international conferences.
Secure meetings also contribute to the spread of business events.
Considering tourism is a highly labor-intensive industry, people expect to see it legitimately
These important local employment have been successful in international conferences.
Consider all possible jobs related to this tourism subsector.
Drivers, messengers, cleaners, waitresses, chefs, tour guides, tour operators, events
This is definitely the case for planners and owners of hotels and resorts.
This sector has great potential to create many jobs.
Honorable members,
Local South African employment levels to promote poor growth in tourism sector
Citizens of each of the nine states must rise as much as the manager's representatives.
position.
Therefore, the development of a people-centered district model is
Better tourism industry.
Honorable members,
The largest international conference/summit that has not yet been held in South Africa later this year,
The G20 is undoubtedly a catalyst for job creation for this obligation.
South Africa hosts the G20 presidency.
The nation's unparalleled hospitality, world-class infrastructure, quality preservation
Accommodation, experience, and the ability to host global events.
House chair,
As a department, we are very committed to making sure no one is left behind
Knowledge, importance and benefits of this G20.
The first G20 community and stakeholder outreach programme held in Northern Cape
The week actually proved this inclusiveness by attracting stakeholders and communities.
Meaningful dialogue.
During this G20 outreach, we built trust, established transparency and encouraged activeness
Participation in the G20 national agenda.
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
Without community involvement, tourism projects will not be able to obtain the necessary support;
It can lead to harmful consequences.
Therefore, promoting strong community and stakeholder engagement has long been essential
Success in the tourism core objectives, initiatives, and ultimate outcome period.
People from the Northern Cape who participated in the G20 Community Outreach
As the first African nation, the program felt it was an exciting time for South Africa.
He will host and host the G20 presidency and summit.
Tourism is about South African people. It's about the owner of the guesthouse in Vizana Shared
Great culture and heritage of the Eastern Cape.
For tour guides at Mbombela, we share hidden gems at Mpumalanga. It's about learners
Free visit, free state Kgodumodumumo dinosaur interpreter centre,
And learn about the square kilometre array (SKA) and Meerkat telescopes in the Northern Cape
Details about the great and important scientific discoveries of our country.
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
Our success as a tourism bureau is closely linked to improving our infrastructure
Safety in these constructions.
This includes roads, communication systems, water supply and hygiene, safety, and
Security to strengthen appeals to all South African tourist destinations.
We will continue and build a successful joint tourism safety campaign.
He led the Ministry of Transport at GQEBERHA in April 2025.
Tourism Safety Campaigns are key interventions to reduce targeted criminal behavior
While visiting tourists and attractions from various states. Safety and security are essential
Provides quality of tourism.
House chair,
We looked in the mirror and saw some challenges in the tourism industry. But there
It is also the true strength, deep resilience and great potential of our country's tourism sector.
We need to expand the profits of our tourism activities to ensure the growth we are looking for
It's comprehensive.
In conclusion, the Speaker of the House of Representatives,
I would like to thank Minister Delhir for the leadership you have provided throughout the year.
And we look forward to continuing to work together through our given missions
Transform and thrive the tourism sector for job creation and comprehensive economic growth for all
South Africans
We also thank the active diligence and support role of the Portfolio Committee, which is chaired.
Honored Ronald Narmango.
To DG Victor Vele and all of Team Tourism, I will be grateful for the successful and good work
Over the past year, our tourism industry partners have supported their dedicated work
sightseeing.
thank you very much.
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