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UMkhanyakude District and iLembe District Domestic Tourism Activation, 20-21 April 2021

The Department of Tourism, Deputy Minister, Mr Fish Mahlalela accompanied by the KwaZulu Natal MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Mr Ravi Pillay and the Local Government Leadership on the 20 and 21st April 2021 visited both Districts (uMkhanyakude & iLembe) as part of Nationwide domestic Tourism programme. Read More

MDC-SA Phambili Energy Biomass Factory Visit, 08 April 2021

The MEC for Economic Development Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Mr Ravi Pillay together with the Chairperson of National house of Traditional Leaders, Inkosi Mahlangu, The Chairperson Provincial house of traditional Leaders, Inkosi uMzimela and the Mayor of Mandeni Local municipality on the 08th April 2021, they Visited the MDC-SA Phambili Energy Biomass Factory which is situated in KwaSthebe eMandeni. Read More

World Consumer Rights Day: uMhlathuze Local Municipality, 29 March 2021

The Month of March marked World Consumer Rights, the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Mr Ravi Pillay on the 29th March 2021 celebrated the day with the community of uMhlathuze Local Municipality in Eskhaleni township. Read More

Dalton Bridge Community Project Certificates Hand Over, 27 March 2021

The MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental affairs, Mr Ravi Pillay on the 27th march 2021 handed over 58 certificates to the members of Dalton Bridge Projects in Estcourt. Read More

Archived Events

September

Aerotropolis

There is increasing global agreement that an ‘aerotropolis’ may be described as an urban form placing an airport at its centre with a city developing around it, linking workers, suppliers business decision

Economic Outlook

The year 2012 was characterized by sluggish economic environment with noticeable deceleration of economic growth and worsening unemployment in both industrialized and emerging markets.

Industrial Economic Hubs

The Industrial Economic Hubs are an active translation of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) directed at promoting spatial development through the activation of sectors that have potential to unlock business...

Maritime

The province and the country collectively believe that the maritime sector is a sleeping economic giant in terms of its potential impact to the provincial economy.

Public Entities

The public entities as statutory organisations falling under the Department’s purview are essential in assisting in the implementation of the Department’s...

Unlocking Tourism

The Province of KwaZulu-Natal derives immense benefits from the tourism industry ranging from employment, foreign currency receipts and a source of livelihood to a number...