update (30 May 2020): Cape Town Tourism's "Welcome to Khayelitsha" was awarded second prize in the "Tourism Destination - City" category at the International Tourism Film Festival, Africa Awards (ITTF Africa)! Congratulations!
Cape Town Tourism has released a new video in which Cape Town's largest township, Khayelitsha, is getting portrayed. Located about 30 km south east of the city centre, just off the N2, the township is home to about 400.000 people. Khayelitsha is a vibrant township known for its entrepreneurial spirit and social development projects. The people are friendly and inviting and the area is rich in culture and diversity. Cape Town Tourism has now teamed up with several Khayelitsha neighbourhood ambassadors to curate four unique tourism routes that explore culture, nightlife, accommodation and adventure in the area. Enjoy!
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17 February 2012
Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) certifies first township based hotel
The Soweto Hotel and Conference Centre is the first township based hotel to be Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA)-certified. This four 4-star hotel is centrally located in Kliptown at the Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication, one of South Africa’s national heritage sites and the birthplace of the Freedom Charter, giving it an eclectic fusion of history and culture with a contemporary urban vibe.
The Soweto Hotel and Conference Centre has 46 deluxe rooms and 2 suites. The rooms are equipped with televisions, coffee and tea-making facilities, wireless connectivity, hairdryers and safes. Room service and dry-cleaning services are also available.
The Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) certification is an independent endorsement of fair and responsible tourism practice in South Africa. It is based on adherence to specific criteria including fair wages and working conditions, fair distribution of benefits, ethical business practice, and respect for human rights, culture and the environment. Certification is offered on a voluntary basis to providers of tourist accommodation, activities and attractions.
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The Soweto Hotel and Conference Centre has 46 deluxe rooms and 2 suites. The rooms are equipped with televisions, coffee and tea-making facilities, wireless connectivity, hairdryers and safes. Room service and dry-cleaning services are also available.
The Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) certification is an independent endorsement of fair and responsible tourism practice in South Africa. It is based on adherence to specific criteria including fair wages and working conditions, fair distribution of benefits, ethical business practice, and respect for human rights, culture and the environment. Certification is offered on a voluntary basis to providers of tourist accommodation, activities and attractions.
06 February 2012
South Africa: Government promotes township tourism
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Tokozile Xasa, has kicked off government's plans to raise the profile of township tourism by taking a tour of Umlazi in the eThekwini Municipality.
Xasa, accompanied by acting MEC for KZN Economic Development and Tourism, Nomusa Dube and Durban Tourism officials, went to the vibrant township on Friday (03 Feb 2012) to interact with residents and local business owners.
Umlazi is one of the largest townships in South Africa and is said to be home to at least 750 000 people. Government wants to promote tourism in this area and many like it across the country.
Xasa said township tourism formed part of domestic tourism, which the National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS) has identified as one of the niche markets that require development.
Although Durban attracts major world conferences and events, townships still do not benefit adequately from such events.
Xasa said in the past few years, a number of tourism products in the township have been developed, but these have not seen as much support as establishments in developed areas.
Owner of Ndonga guest house in Umlazi, Peggy Mkhwanazi, told both Xasa and Dube that she was one of many people who struggled to attract business in the townships, especially during the 2010 World Cup and COP17.
Mkhwanazi also said locals were reluctant to pay her rates and wanted discounts because they were South Africans, despite the guest house being equipped with a swimming pool, DSTV and air-conditioning.
Xasa offered a few suggestions that included considering additional services like massages or contacting the department to access funds that could help upgrade the guesthouse.
Mark Mgobhozi, a tour guide and owner of Meluleki Tours, said it was important for the domestic market to support local tourism. Almost all of his clients are international tourists.
Mgobhozi, born and bred in Umlazi, said one of the biggest deterrents was people's perception that the township was unsafe largely due to its history of political violence during apartheid.
He said media reports of isolated incidents did not help people feel safe in townships, but he is hoping with government intervention, attitudes would change.
During the tour, Mgobhozi took Xasa and the rest of the delegation through different sections of Umlazi and highlighted the prominent and historical places to visit.
Government wants to capitalise on job creation opportunities that lie in this sector. According to Xasa, in 2009 tourism contributed around R189 billion to the GDP and provided 500 000 jobs. She emphasised that domestic tourism, if elevated adequately, could bolster job creation.
Township tours have the potential to showcase South Africa's culture and heritage and the Tourism Department wants packages to be developed to achieve that goal.
Xasa said she would continue to visit townships across South Africa to assess what government could do to promote tourism in the respective areas. (via Kemantha Govender - BuaNews)
Xasa, accompanied by acting MEC for KZN Economic Development and Tourism, Nomusa Dube and Durban Tourism officials, went to the vibrant township on Friday (03 Feb 2012) to interact with residents and local business owners.
Umlazi is one of the largest townships in South Africa and is said to be home to at least 750 000 people. Government wants to promote tourism in this area and many like it across the country.
Xasa said township tourism formed part of domestic tourism, which the National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS) has identified as one of the niche markets that require development.
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Although Durban attracts major world conferences and events, townships still do not benefit adequately from such events.
Xasa said in the past few years, a number of tourism products in the township have been developed, but these have not seen as much support as establishments in developed areas.
Owner of Ndonga guest house in Umlazi, Peggy Mkhwanazi, told both Xasa and Dube that she was one of many people who struggled to attract business in the townships, especially during the 2010 World Cup and COP17.
Mkhwanazi also said locals were reluctant to pay her rates and wanted discounts because they were South Africans, despite the guest house being equipped with a swimming pool, DSTV and air-conditioning.
Xasa offered a few suggestions that included considering additional services like massages or contacting the department to access funds that could help upgrade the guesthouse.
Mark Mgobhozi, a tour guide and owner of Meluleki Tours, said it was important for the domestic market to support local tourism. Almost all of his clients are international tourists.
Mgobhozi, born and bred in Umlazi, said one of the biggest deterrents was people's perception that the township was unsafe largely due to its history of political violence during apartheid.
He said media reports of isolated incidents did not help people feel safe in townships, but he is hoping with government intervention, attitudes would change.
During the tour, Mgobhozi took Xasa and the rest of the delegation through different sections of Umlazi and highlighted the prominent and historical places to visit.
Government wants to capitalise on job creation opportunities that lie in this sector. According to Xasa, in 2009 tourism contributed around R189 billion to the GDP and provided 500 000 jobs. She emphasised that domestic tourism, if elevated adequately, could bolster job creation.
Township tours have the potential to showcase South Africa's culture and heritage and the Tourism Department wants packages to be developed to achieve that goal.
Xasa said she would continue to visit townships across South Africa to assess what government could do to promote tourism in the respective areas. (via Kemantha Govender - BuaNews)
23 June 2010
Documentary: Kicking Poverty - South Africa
Kicking Poverty is an quite interesting 30min documentary about what football or soccer means to many young people in South Africa's townships and Cape Town's Manenberg township in particular.
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