Minister Lindiwe Sisulu engages sector stakeholders in Free State as part of the Presidential Imbizo, 8 Apr

Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu to engage sector stakeholders in the Free State Province

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu will engage sector stakeholders in the Free State Province on the priority areas in the implementation of the Tourism Sector Recovery Plan (TSRP) following the lifting of the National State of Disaster this past Monday, 04 April 2022.

The Minister’s visit takes place as the Department prepares to participate in the second District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo on 09 April in the Free State Province. This public participation platform will offer the community an opportunity to converse with government officials - with a view of addressing the hurdles that are impeding progress and economic growth in various sectors. 

Minister Sisulu’s engagements will commence with visits to various tourism businesses and establishments managed by beneficiaries of the Department’s SMME empowerment programmes. The day will culminate with a stakeholder engagement session to rally the sector towards re-igniting tourism in the country.

Members of the media are invited as follows: 

Members of the Media to confirm their attendance by 12:00 noon on 07 April 2022 to: 

Ms. Sindi Zwane – Media Liaison (Department of Tourism)
Cell: 081 267 4665
E-mail: szwane@tourism.gov.za

Ms. Buko Gcolotela – Communication Officer (DESTEA)
Tel: 051 400 4725                  
E-mail: gcolotelab@destea.gov.za