Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

The beauty of South Africa and the importance of traveling locally

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The past years or so have really had a negative effect on the tourism sector in SA. Domestic travel has therefore become more important than ever in revitalising the tourism economy. This evening we lay the foundation to this series of conversations by having an important discussion about why it’s vital for us to travel locally and to touch on the beautiful hidden treasures that one can explore in SA. Mandisa Magwaxaza joins us.
3 Feb 2022 1PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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