The Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Department of Small Business Development and the Free State Department of Economic Development, Small Business, Tourism and Environment Affairs (DESTEA) will host a community engagement to discuss the opportunities that are available to upskill and empower the youth in the sector.
The Deputy Minister of Tourism Mr. Fish Mahlalela and the Deputy Minister of Small Business Development Ms. Dipuo Peters, along with the executives of the Mangaung Metro Municipality, will lead the discussions to highlight the significance of government programmes in elevating communities, reviving local economies and creating sustainable opportunities for all.
The community engagement will also seek to inspire and uplift young people to pursue sustainable livelihoods through business ideas, innovation and government led programmes that unlock opportunities and enable them to contribute meaningfully to their communities, and the overall economy.
The tourism engagement takes place as South Africa commemorates Youth Month in June under the theme ‘Accelerating youth economic emancipation for a sustainable future.’ This year marks 47 years since the 1976 student uprising, and the country celebrates the impact brought about by the youths’ actions in the liberation of our country.
Source: Government of South Africa