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Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says government, industry, provinces, municipalities and communities must work together to grow the sector, while digital innovation, domestic travel and visitor safety remain priorities.
TOURISM AND CULTURE

Tourism growth requires government, business and communities to work together

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says government, industry, provinces, municipalities and communities must work together to grow the sector, while digital innovation, domestic…

  • Yogashen Pillay
3 min read
South Africa’s construction sector recorded a 5% quarter-on-quarter rebound in the second quarter of 2026, while employment rose by 95,000 year on year, according to the Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) on Monday.
CONSTRUCTION

Afrimat Construction Index rebounds 5% in second quarter

South Africa’s construction sector recorded a 5% quarter-on-quarter rebound in the second quarter, while employment rose by 95,000 year on year, according to the Afrimat…

  • Yogashen Pillay
3 min read
Trade Minister Parks Tau says South Africa needs a stronger manufacturing and engineering base to achieve economic growth and create jobs, as government support helps Brimis Engineering expand in Middelburg, Mpumalanga.
MANUFACTURING

Tau says stronger manufacturing base is essential for South Africa’s growth

Trade Minister Parks Tau says South Africa needs a stronger manufacturing and engineering base to expand economic growth and job creation, as government support helps Brimis…

  • Yogashen Pillay
3 min read
South Africa’s PayInc Economic Index rose 0.8% month on month in August, following a revised 0.6% increase in July
PAYINC

South Africa’s economic activity strengthens in August, index shows

South Africa’s PayInc Economic Index rose 0.8% month on month in August, but economists warned that fuel-price pressures, weak investment and uncertainty could constrain growth.

  • Yogashen Pillay
3 min read
Following President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement that Phase Three of the Government-Business Partnership will have a strong focus on tourism as an economic driver, there has been positive reaction from Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille and the Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa (FEDHASA) on Friday.
TOURISM

Tourism takes centre stage in government-business growth push

Government and business target tourism to drive investment, jobs and growth.

  • Yogashen Pillay
4 min read