Youth Month Tourism engagement in Botshabelo - Mangaung, Free State Province
The Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Department of Small Business Development and the Free State Department of Economic Development, Small Business, Tourism and Environment Affairs (DESTEA) will host a community engagement to discuss the opportunities that are available to upskill and empower the youth in the sector.
The Deputy Minister of Tourism Mr. Fish Mahlalela and the Deputy Minister of Small Business Development Ms. Dipuo Peters, along with the executives of the Mangaung Metro Municipality, will lead the discussions to highlight the significance of government programmes in elevating communities, reviving local economies and creating sustainable opportunities for all.
The community engagement will also seek to inspire and uplift young people to pursue sustainable livelihoods through business ideas, innovation and government led programmes that unlock opportunities and enable them to contribute meaningfully to their communities, and the overall economy.
The tourism engagement takes place as South Africa commemorates Youth Month in June under the theme ‘Accelerating youth economic emancipation for a sustainable future.’ This year marks 47 years since the 1976 student uprising, and the country celebrates the impact brought about by the youths’ actions in the liberation of our country.
Members of the media are invited to attend:
Date: Friday, 22 June 2023
Venue: Samson Sefuthi Hall (N section) Botshabelo, Mangaung Metro Municipality, Free State Province
Time: 09h30 for 10h00
RSVP: Media can confirm their attendance no later than 14:00 on 21 June 2023 to: Ms. Sindi Zwane – Media Liaison Officer (DT) via Cell/ WhatsApp: 0812674665 or e-mail: szwane@tourism.gov.za
Ms. Sindi Zwane
Deputy Director: Media liaison and Electronic Communications
T: 012 444 6612
C: 081 267 4665
E- mail: szwane@tourism.gov.za
