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Welcome Lishivha

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Welcome Lishivha

Welcome Lishivha is a Travel Journalist whose written for Getaway Magazine for 2.5 years. He also writes for the Mail & Guardian on a variety of topics, including travel, book reviews, opinion pieces and has profiled prolific young South Africans in the papers’ 200 Young South Africans supplement.

Janine Walter, Director, Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Southern Africa;  Princess Majola, Assembly of the Unemployed; Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu; Dominic Brown of AIDC; Brenda Sibeko from Social Development and webinar moderator Zikhona Ntshona.
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Introducing the universal basic income grant in South Africa

A universal basic income will enhance the economy by enabling more money to circulate among people

The Africa Governance Report shows that Africans are ready to confront their challenges across the board – if member states avail themselves to the the peer-review process. (Photos: Ayanda Maphosa)

Transformative leadership and its implementation in Africa

Representation and transformation are important issues for the APRM to implement

The APRM encourages member countries to share expertise on governmental practices to ensure sustainable economic growth and integration. (Photos: Ayanda Maphosa)

What is the African Peer Review Mechanism and its role in Africa’s development?

It is aimed at improving governance on the continent, and to find ‘African solutions to African problems’

Tourism is one of those low-hanging fruits that South Africa should exploit to resuscitate the economy post-Covid-19.

KwaZulu-Natal tourism enjoys tangible growth

Flights to the province are increasing in number

The opening of one of the continent’s largest tourism marketing events was thoroughly documented by the media

Highlights worth looking out for at Africa’s Travel Indaba

Sho’t Left Travel Week offers locals discounts of up to 50%

President Cyril Ramaphosa reminded the delegates at Africa’s Travel Indaba that tourism should benefit small businesses and the rural communities. (Photo: ONETWO Photography)

Africa’s Travel Indaba and the future of tourism on the continent

Buyers from all over the world come to look for opportunities to do business in South Africa

As a result of #FeesMustFall, universities throughout the world have taken up the fight for the decolonial project. (Photo: Delwyn Verasamy)

The fallist movement and the changes it has made

Fees must Fall has allowed us to imagine what a free and just society looks like, outside of colonial rule

Schoolchildren visiting the Constitutional Court. The youth will go on to inherit the challenges of the continent into their senior years. (Photo: Oupa Nkosi)

25 years of democratic South Africa

South African youth is disillusioned with democracy because of high rates of unemployment

How to travel responsibly (Photo Archive)

How to travel responsibly

Leave wherever you go looking better than when you arrived, and support local business

Explore the Cape in a huge variety of ways (Photo Archive)

Explore the Cape in a huge variety of ways

Helicopters, horseback, segway or on foot – the choice is yours

Maintain a sense of adventure in your life (Photo Archive)

Maintain a sense of adventure in your life

It’s got a lot to do with your mental attitude; you can discover new things in your own neighbourhood

The rise of Black South African winemakers (Photo Archive)

The rise of Black South African winemakers

Black winemakers have shaken up the 355-year-old white industry

Why we must all visit South African National Parks (Photo Archive)

Why we must all visit South African National Parks

One of the best ways of taking in the abundant beauty this country has to offer is to visit our national parks. Here are some to visit.

Jonathan Foster-Pedley, dean and director of the Henley Business School

The value of Executive Education in South Africa

It’s important for anyone who considers themselves an industry leader to be constantly learning

Minister of Tourism Derek Hanekom said that business tourism is on the rise, so South Africa needs to have modern conferencing facilities. (Photo: Danny Matsaung)

The role of Meetings Africa and Mice in South Africa

New conference centres are constantly opening, so plenty of money is being invested in the business tourism industry

Small businesses are provided with training and learn how to swim with the big fish at Meetings Africa

Developing SMMEs in the Mice industry

‘I started out with three rooms, now I have 45 that I hire out’

The Event Greening Forum and National Convention Bureau provides training to exhibitors on how to organise their stands and exhibitions without doing any damage to the environment.  (Photos: Danny Matsaung)

Greening the future of the Mice industry

Companies that embrace green principles in their event planning are encouraged to go green in how they operate their businesses

Local is lekker – a trip to Clarens in the Free State will tick most of the boxes for those wanting to see and experience the novel and exquisite. (Photo: Dawie Verwey)

A guide to saving bucks these holidays

Here are ways for you to avoid overspending on your travels as you decide what to do and where to go these holidays

“From nature safaris, to adventure and culture, urban living to authentic township and rural encounters, we invited every corner of the world to join in the celebrations …” said Minister of Tourism Derek Hanekom at the Lilizela Awards

Energy and enthusiasm abounds in the tourism sector

Awards go to those with unique and authentic offerings

Winners of the National Lilizela awards

Lilizela Award winners announced

Revised grading standards will form part of quality assurance for accommodation