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ISSUE 04 2019 PUBLISHER TourismTattler.com PostNet Suite #63, Private Bag X7, Chempet, 7442 Cape Town, South Africa. Website: www.tourismtattler.com EXECUTIVE EDITOR Des Langkilde Cell: +27 (0)82 374 7260 Fax: +27 (0)86 651 8080 E-mail: editor@tourismtattler.com Skype: tourismtattler

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+248 432 5560 • www.shta.sc The SHTA’s primary focus is to unite all Seychelles tourism industry stakeholders under one association.

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+44 20 7937 4408 • www.atta.travel Based in London, the Atta has members in 22 African countries and 37 worldwide.

www.tourismpartners.org ICTP is a travel and tourism coalition of global destinations committed to Quality Services and Green Growth.

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explore our DIVERSE DESTINATION! Stepping off the beach, your outdoor escapade continues into the majestic surroundings of our coastal paradise in the Zulu Kingdom, stretching between the Umkomaas and Umtamvuna Rivers. Here you will discover an adventure for everyone - the eco-conscious, the sports enthusiast, the thrill-seeker and admirer of culture and heritage to name a few. Ugu South Coast Tourism welcomes you to our destination and its many attractions.

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The Gorge Private Game Lodge & Spa National Winner - 5-Star Lodge

KZN South Coast Takes Top Honours

Wild 5 Adventures

Dolphinview Self-catering

Days at Sea Beach Lodge

Provincial Winner - Service Excellence Action and Adventure

Provincial Winner - 2-Star Self-Catering Exclusive

Provincial Winner - 5-Star Country House

The KwaZulu-Natal Lilizela Tourism Awards, held on Wednesday, 30 October at Fairmont Zimbali Resort, saw the KZN South Coast walking away with four Provincial award winners and a finalist across five of the awards’ categories. The Gorge Private Game Lodge & Spa (pictured above) was named National winner in the Five-star Lodge category. Read the full story here, or visit www.visitkznsouthcoast.co.za

Umthunzi Hotel & Conference Provincial Finalist - 3-Star Hotel Category Tourism Tattler

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Mishka Patel, Annelize Stroebel (DLTA), David Maynier (Western Cape Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities), Saskia Brown and Kirsty Pienaar (Ashia) and Carike Heydenrych (DLTA)

“I Can Do Tourism” Ashia Cheetah Sanctuary

The Western Cape tourism industry was celebrated on Friday, 13 September with Provincial Minister for Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier, congratulating winners and finalists of the Provincial Lilizela Tourism Awards 2019 at a red-carpet affair at the Devonvale Golf and Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. In addition to announcing the 40 winners across the 25 award categories, Minister Maynier awarded the coveted Lilizela I Can Do Tourism Award (MEC Award) to Ashia, a world-class and Fair Trade accredited cheetah sanctuary outside Paarl in the Western Cape that has demonstrated great impact in growing tourism within their community within a very short time span. As expressed by Minister Maynier, “The Lilizela Tourism Awards recognises and rewards those in the tourism sector who work passionately and with pride to deliver a world class product or experience for visitors to the Western Cape. The tourism sector remains the backbone of the Western Cape economy, supporting over 300,000 direct and indirect jobs in our province alone thanks to the millions of tourists who flock to the region annually

to enjoy some of the most scenic and breath-taking locations that the globe has to offer.” Commenting on the award, Chantal Rischard, founder and co-owner of Ashia said; “We are honoured and delighted to have received this very prestigious award such a short time after having opened our doors to visitors early last year. Our primary focus remains on cheetah conservation where, through our Breeding, Wilding and Release project, we have successfully started ‘wilding’ captive-born cheetah through an innovative approach, in order to preserve this iconic species. A large part of what we do is educating the public about the plight of the cheetah, and we welcome visitors, both local and international, to experience Ashia first-hand and to fall in love with these remarkable animals like we have”.

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ACCOMMODATION AWARDS EASTERN CAPE

CATEGORY

LIMPOPO CATEGORY

Forest Hall Bed & Breakfast Tsitsikamma Backpackers Coffee Shack Backpackers & Surf School The Kingsman Forest Hall Bed & Breakfast Algoa Guest House Dwesa Nature Reserve Tenahead Lodge and Spa Dune Ridge Country House Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions Mthatha Dam Resort Luchaba Nature Reserve Pumba Private Game Reserve – Water Lodge Sibuya Game Reserve - River Camp Leeuwenbosch Country House Hacklewood Hill Country House Admirality Beach House Panorama Guest House King William’s Town Prana Lodge Royal St Andrews Hotel, Spa & Conf Center City Lodge Port Elizabeth Town Lodge Port Elizabeth Road Lodge Port Elizabeth Airport Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve Mayfair Hotel The Boatshed Burlington Bush Cottages Rose and Ale Beach Break Thunzi Bush Lodge Haga Haga

Accommodation Mobility 4-Star Backpacking & Hosteling 4-Star Backpacking & Hosteling 3-Star Bed & Breakfast 5-Star Bed & Breakfast 4-Star Bed & Breakfast 3-Star Caravan & Camping 3-Star Country House 5-Star Country House 4-Star Country House 3-Star Events Venue 4-Star Game Lodge 5-Star Game Lodge 4-Star Game Lodge 3-Star Guest House 5-Star Guest House 4-Star Guest House 3-Star Hotel 5-Star Hotel 4-Star Hotel 3-Star Hotel 2-Star Hotel 1-Star Hotel Boutique 5-Star Hotel Small 4-Star Self Catering Exclusive 5-Star Self Catering Exclusive 4-Star Self Catering Exclusive 3-Star Self Catering Shared 5-Star Self Catering Shared 4-Star Self Catering Shared 3-Star

Modimolle Funky Stay Backpackers Bushbaby River Lodge Selati Guest House Sondela Nature Reserve Caravan Park ATKV Holiday Resort Caravan Park Swadini A Forever Resort Iketla Country House & Spa Sondela Nature Reserve Summerset Place Country House Hayani Manor Palala Boutique Game Lodge and Spa Phelwana Game Lodge Umlani Bushcamp La Lechere Guesthouse The Ultimate Guesthouse Fusion Boutique Hotel Tzaneen Country Lodge Zai OAT Hotel Limpopo Guest Manor Euphoria Golf & Lifestyle Estate The Elias Resort 12 Matimba Bush Lodge Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort ATKV Klein-Kariba Mabula Share Block Companies Partnership Swadini A Forever Resort

FREE STATE

CATEGORY

Gariep A Forever Resort Conference Centre Mont d’ Or Hotel Monte Bello Lodge Letsatsi Game Lodge Allegro Guest House Kamohelong Luxury Accommodation Anta Boga Hotel Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens City Lodge Bloemfontein Road Lodge Bloemfontein Monte Bello Lodge Lions Rest Country Estate Bethesda Exclusive Accommodation Gariep A Forever Resort Chalets

Conference Centre Conference Centre In-Hotel Country House 4-Star Game Lodge 4-Star Guest House 4-Star Guest House 3-Star Hotel 5-Star Hotel 4-Star Hotel 3-Star Hotel 1-Star Lodge 4-Star Lodge 3-Star Self Catering Exclusive 2-Star Self Catering Shared 3-Star

GAUTENG CATEGORY Lanseria Country Estate Once in Joburg Sgegede Guest House The Forum | The Campus Sandton Convention Centre Sun Arena Castello Di Monti 5 on Jean The Syrene Boutique Hotel The Residence Boutique Hotel Thaba Eco Hotel City Lodge Newtown Town Lodge Midrand Road Lodge Isando Forever Hotel @ Centurion Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Con Centre Blue Roan Country Lodge

Accommodation Mobility 3-Star Backpacking & Hosteling 4-Star Bed & Breakfast 3-Star Conference Centre Convention & Exhibition Centre Events Venue Guest House 5-Star Guest House 4-Star Hotel Boutique 4-Star Hotel 5-Star Hotel 4-Star Hotel 3-Star Hotel 2-Star Hotel 1-Star MESE* 4-Star MESE* 3-Star Self Catering Exclusive 4-Star

KWAZULU-NATAL CATEGORY Curiocity Durban

Westville B&B Fairlight Beach House Madeline Grove Bed and Breakfast Villa Spa Holiday Resort ATKV Drakensville Holiday Resort Mahai Caravan Park Royal Natal Olive Convention Centre Days At Sea Beach Lodge Pleasant Places Country Guest House Hawklee Country House Amakhosi Lodge Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge Bayala Game Lodge The View Boutique Hotel & Spa Lodge Afrique Elegant Lodge The Oyster Box Hotel uMhlanga Sands Resort Garden Court Umhlanga Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg Ekhaya Boutique Hotel The Gorge Private Game Lodge & Spa Three Tree Hill Lodge Tembe Elephant Park & Lodge Rockwood Lodges Beverley Country Cottages Dolfinview Self-catering Accommodation Cabana Beach Resort Midlands Saddle and Trout

Backpacking & Hosteling 4-Star Bed & Breakfast 5-Star Bed & Breakfast 4-Star Bed & Breakfast 3-Star Caravan & Camping 4-Star Caravan & Camping 3-Star Caravan & Camping 2-Star Convention & Exhibition Centre Country House 5-Star Country House 4-Star Country House 3-Star Game Lodge 5-Star Game Lodge 4-Star Game Lodge 3-Star Guest House 5-Star Guest House 4-Star Guest House 3-Star Hotel 5-Star Hotel 4-Star Hotel 3-Star Hotel 1-Star Hotel Boutique 4-Star Lodge 5-Star Lodge 4-Star Lodge 3-Star Self Catering Exclusive 4-Star Self Catering Exclusive 3-Star Self Catering Exclusive 2-Star Self Catering Shared 3-Star Self Catering Shared 2-Star

17 = See page for more info on listing or click on highlighted text to view website National Award Winner.

16 = See page number for more info.

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Backpacking & Hosteling 4-Star Bed & Breakfast 4-Star Bed & Breakfast 3-Star Caravan & Camping 4-Star Caravan & Camping 3-Star Conference Centre Country House 5-Star Country House 4-Star Country House 3-Star Game Lodge 5-Star Game Lodge 4-Star Game Lodge 3-Star Guest House 4-Star Guest House 3-Star Hotel 5-Star Hotel 4-Star Hotel 3-Star Hotel Small 4-Star Lodge 4-Star Lodge 3-Star Self Catering Exclusive 5-Star Self Catering Exclusive 4-Star Self Catering Exclusive 3-Star Self Catering Shared 4-Star Self Catering Shared 3-Star

MPUMALANGA CATEGORY Jackalberry Ridge Loskopdam, A Forever Resort Conf Centre Welgelegen Manor Hamilton Parks Country Lodge La Roca Guest House Schneider’s Boutique Hotel Emnotweni Sun Badplaas A Forever Resort Hotel Town Lodge Mbombela Road Lodge Mbombela Needles Safari Lodge Ebundu Lodge Blyde Canyon A Forever Resort Conference N’Wambu Safari Lodge by Elite Residences The Cycad Lodge & Chalets Mjejane Bush Camp Blyde Canyon A Forever Resorts Chalets Jackalberry Ridge

Caravan & Camping 3-Star Conference Centre 3-Star Country House 5-Star Country House 3-Star Guest House 4-Star Hotel 5-Star Hotel 4-Star Hotel 3-Star Hotel 2-Star Hotel 1-Star Lodge 4-Star Lodge 3-Star MESE* 3-Star Self Catering Exclusive 5-Star Self Catering Exclusive 4-Star Self Catering Shared 5-Star Self Catering Shared 4-Star Self Catering Shared 3-Star

NORTH WEST

CATEGORY

Boubou Bed and Breakfast Harmony Place Bed and Breakfast ATKV Buffelspoort Holiday Resort AnnVilla Conference Venue Monakaladi Gardens Wedding & Conf Venue Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge Bona Bona Game Lodge AnnVilla Guest House Gemstone Guest House The Royal Marang Hotel Lesedi African Lodge & Cultural Village Road Lodge Potchefstroom Anne’s Place Magaliespark Resort

Bed & Breakfast 4-Star Bed & Breakfast 2-Star Caravan & Camping 4-Star Function Venue 4-Star Function Venue 4-Star Game Lodge 5-Star Game Lodge 4-Star Guest House 4-Star Guest House 3-Star Hotel 5-Star Hotel 3-Star Hotel 1-Star Self Catering Exclusive 4-Star Self Catering Shared 4-Star

NORTHERN CAPE

CATEGORY

Browns Manor Naba Lodge Conference Facility Mattanu Private Game Reserve River Place Manor African Vineyard Guesthouse De Herberg Lodge Naba Lodge Guest House Road Lodge Kimberley Rhino Manor

Bed & Breakfast 4-Star Events Venue 3-Star Game Lodge 4-Star Guest House 5-Star Guest House 4-Star Guest House 3-Star Guest House 2-Star Hotel 1-Star Self Catering Exclusive 3-Star

WESTERN CAPE

CATEGORY

Soli Deo Gloria Saltycrax Backpackers Once in Cape Town Wish U Were Here Abalone Pool Villas African Tulip Guesthouse Dibiki Holiday Resort Plettenberg A Forever Resort Caravan Park Cape Town International Convention Centre Schoone Oordt Country House Zorgvliet Country House Gondwana Game Reserve Garden Route Game Lodge Thali Thali Game Lodge Villa Afrikana Guest Suites Ashbourne House Guest House Plattekloof Premium Lodge Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa Spier Hotel City Lodge Grand West Town Lodge Bellville Road Lodge N1 City The Hyde Hotel Sky Villa Boutique Hotel Blackheath Lodge Simon’s Town Quayside Hotel Eendracht Hotel Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve Tamodi Lodge and Stables Hollywood Mansion & Spa Camps Bay Oppiesee Self Catering Apartments Aquarius Luxury Suites ATKV Hartenbos Strandoord Self-Catering Club Mykonos Langebaan Pine Lake Marina

Accommodation Mobility 4-Star Backpacking & Hosteling 5-Star Backpacking & Hosteling 4-Star Backpacking & Hosteling 3-Star Bed & Breakfast 5-Star Bed & Breakfast 3-Star Caravan & Camping 4-Star Caravan & Camping 3-Star Convention & Exhibition Centre Country House 5-Star Country House 4-Star Game Lodge 5-Star Game Lodge 4-Star Game Lodge 3-Star Guest House 5-Star Guest House 4-Star Guest House 3-Star Hotel 5-Star Hotel 4-Star Hotel 3-Star Hotel 2-Star Hotel 1-Star Hotel Apartment 4-Star Hotel Boutique 5-Star Hotel Boutique 4-Star Hotel Small 4-Star Hotel Small 3-Star Lodge 5-Star Lodge 4-Star Lodge 4-Star Self Catering Exclusive 5-Star Self Catering Exclusive 4-Star Self Catering Exclusive 3-Star Self Catering Exclusive 2-Star Self Catering Shared 4-Star Self Catering Shared 3-Star

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VISITOR EXPERIENCE AWARDS EASTERN CAPE

CATEGORY

LIMPOPO CATEGORY

Baviaans Camino Chokka Trail Jeff’s Place Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve Raggy Charters Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions Untouched Adventures Sibuya Game Reserve - Bush Lodge

Action & Adventure Beach Experience Culture and Lifestyle Lap of Luxury Marine Adventure Roots & Culture Scenic Beauty Wildlife Encounters

TAHS-SA ( Traditional African Homestays)

FREE STATE Clarens Xtreme Adventures

MPUMALANGA CATEGORY Graskop Gorge Lift Company

Scenic Beauty

Inyati Game Lodge

Wildlife Encounters

NORTH WEST

CATEGORY

Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris

Action & Adventure

CATEGORY

NORTHERN CAPE

CATEGORY

Action & Adventure

Gravity Adventures Northern Cape The Workshop ko Kasi The Workshop ko Kasi

Action & Adventure Culture and Lifestyle Roots & Culture

WESTERN CAPE

CATEGORY

AfriCanyon Adventures Marine Dynamics Tours Cape Town International Convention Centre Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve

Action & Adventure Marine Adventure Experience Mobility Scenic Beauty

GAUTENG CATEGORY Adventure Zone Cullinan Hayward’s Grand Safaris

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Roots & Culture

Action & Adventure Wildlife Encounters

KWAZULU-NATAL CATEGORY Wild 5 Adventures

Action & Adventure

Veyane Cultural Village

Roots & Culture

Amakhosi Lodge

Wildlife Encounters

TOUR OPERATOR AWARDS AWARDEE

PROVINCE CATEGORY

AWARDEE

PROVINCE CATEGORY

Ulysses Tours & Safaris

Gauteng

Established

Lion Roar Safaris

Mpumalanga

Established

Syavaya Group

KwaZulu-Natal

Emerging

Touch Lets Go travel & tours

Northern Cape

Emerging

Buya Buya Travel & Tours

Limpopo

Established

Earthstompers Adventures

Western Cape

Established

TOURIST GUIDE AWARDS AWARDEE

PROVINCE CATEGORY

AWARDEE

PROVINCE CATEGORY

Mpumezo David Kolobeni Kwandiwe Waxa Wanele Elliot Jibiliza

Eastern Cape Eastern Cape Eastern Cape

Daniel Mogale Fhumulani Sidney Mikosi

Limpopo Limpopo

Culture Guide Adventure Guide Nature Guide

Adventure Guide Nature Guide

Musanyana Promise Silinda Mpumalanga Marcus Cellier Kruger North West Mncedise Thambe North West

Nature Guide Adventure Guide Culture Guide

Johannes Jacobus Outram KwaZulu-Natal Adventure Guide Nompumelelo Gina KwaZulu-Natal Culture Guide Timothy Brown KwaZulu-Natal Nature Guide

Talitha Kuhn

Northern Cape Culture Guide

Cyrano Padiachi Abram Siphiwe Khumalo

Carel Marthinus Lotz Bulelani Gerald Futshane

Western Cape Adventure Guide Western Cape Culture Guide

Gauteng Gauteng

Nature Guide Culture Guide

ETEYA AWARDS AWARDEE

PROVINCE CATEGORY

AWARDEE

PROVINCE CATEGORY

Lilitha Hotel & Conferencing

Eastern Cape

ETEYA

Vahlavi Guest House

Limpopo ETEYA

Camping RetrEats

Gauteng

ETEYA

Mbombela Experience

Mpumalanga ETEYA

MECs AWARD AWARDEE Ashia Cheetah Sanctuary 17 Curiosity Backpackers

PROVINCE CATEGORY Western Cape

I Can Do Tourism Award

National

I Can Do Tourism Award

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VOTED BEST SELF-CATERING IN THE NORTHERN CAPE 2-YEARS IN A ROW

This luxury country lodge is family owned and managed with passion and service excellence. Comfortable and affordable accommodation is assured, along with delicious meals and on-site activities such as 4x4 tracks and hiking trails. Perfectly positioned in the heart of the Lowveld the gateway to the Kruger National Park and Blyde River Canyon - Hamilton Parks provides bushveld hospitality at its best.

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Experience our Service Excellence

Call: +27 (0)82 770 1121 rhinomanorvdk@gmail.com | rhinomanor.co.za

+27 (0)74 252 7037 | 082 723 3722 | 082 836 7360 hamiltonparks.com space@hamiltonparks.com

Proud to have been voted

Best Culture & Lifestyle entertainment hub in Eastern Cape

Known for its vibey nightlife, hospitality and Sunday Sessions ‘Potjiekos Sundaze’ Mdantsane Nu3, East London +27 (0)66 340 4390 / 073 373 1175 leon@jeffsplace.online Facebook.com/officialjeffsPlace Tourism Tattler Issue 4 of 2018


Congratulations

to our 2019 Lilizela Tourism Award Winners

Ashia Cheetah Sanctuary

Coffee Shack Backpackers

Umlani Bushcamp

MEC’s Award - Western Cape I Can Do Tourism Award

National Winner Backpacking & Hosteling 3-Star www.coffeeshack.co.za

Provinciall Winner - Limpopo Best 3-Star Game Lodge www.umlani.com

www.ashia.co.za

Marine Dynamics Shark Tours Provincial Winner - Eastern Cape

Three Tree Hill Lodge

Once in Cape Town

Best Visitor Experience: Marine Adventure www.sharkwatchsa.com

Provincial Winner - KwaZulu-Natal Best 4-star Lodge in KZN www.threetreehill.co.za

Provinciall Winner - Western Cape Backpacking & Hosteling 4-Star

www.once.travel

Spier Hotel Provinciall Winner - Western Cape Hotel 4-Star

www.spier.co.za

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FACILITIES:

Proud to have been voted

Best 4-Star B-BBEE Guesthouse in Limpopo Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year Award (ETEYA)

• 40 rooms • Free WI-Fi internet • Telephone in all rooms • Conferencing venue up to 200 delegates • Corporate & Private Functions • Expamsive dining area • Two swimming pools • Room safes • Secure on-site parking

Come and experience our unique hospitality

44B Terental Street, Kremetart, Giyani Tel/Fax: +27 (0)15 812 0531 Alt: +27 (0)76 880 0312 E-mail: info@vahlavilodge.co.za Website: www.vahlavilodge.co.za

eBUNDU LODGE

Wrapped in a lush bushveld setting

A multiple award-winning lodge, eBundu is situated on the R40 between Nelspruit and White River.

+27 (0)13 758 1222 | 072 693 1287

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Fair Trade Tourism certified Ashia is a world-class cheetah sanctuary and awareness centre outside Paarl in South Africa’s Western Cape, a mere 45-minute drive from Cape Town. A visit or volunteer stay at Ashia offers in-depth educational experiences about big and small cats in human care and cheetah conservation in action. Ashia it is a not-for-profit undertaking; all surplus is used to fund Ashia Cheetah Conservation NPC’s Breeding, Wilding and Release Project, linking wildlife conservation and human welfare.

www.ashia.co.za

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NATIONAL AWARDS

The CEREMONY Tourism Minister, Mmamoloko KubayiNgubane paid special tribute to South Africa’s outstanding tourism businesses, some of which have been beneficiaries of the National Department of Tourism’s market access and enterprise development programmes.

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The WINNERS on stage

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The WINNERS on stage

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The EXPOSURE After receiving their trophy’s from Minister Kubayi-Ngubane, the winners were ushered to a media platform for interviews and photo’s by international media in attendance. The exposure afforded to these worthy recipients is phenomenal.

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The Glamour and Networking

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NATIONAL AWARDS

The VILLAGE Prior to the awards ceremony, the Minister and guests toured the Sustainable Village curated space for selected black-owned businesses to market their products at the venue, all of which are proudly made in South Africa. Many of their products are inspired by South African culture and heritage and are beautifully handcrafted using sustainable materials.

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