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What measures have been implemented to ensure that small-, medium- and micro-enterprises owned by black persons in townships gain adequate support and market access to enable them to elevate into the mainstream tourism economy?

Parliament of South AfricaRef: https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/35924/

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compliance and resilience support programmeOngoing

Compliance and Resilience Programme

A programme that prioritises support for MSMEs to meet basic business regulatory and operational requirements to qualify for support, providing training, mentorship and coaching to emerging enterprises and start-ups that struggle with compliance requirements for public and private funding instruments and other compliance-related areas for business development.

Who it is for
MSMEs, emerging enterprises and start-ups struggling to meet compliance requirements
How to act on it
The document does not state an application/registration route; it describes the support provided.
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Compliance and Resilience Programme: This programme prioritises support for MSMEs to meet the basic business regulatory and operational requirements to qualify for support. It provides training, mentorship and coaching to emerging enterprises and start-ups who struggle to meet compliance requirements for both public and private funding instruments and other compliance-related areas for business development.
incubation programmeOngoing

Homestay Incubation Programme

An incubation programme aligned to the National Tourism Sector Strategy and the Rural Tourism Strategy that prioritises accommodation in rural and township areas, addresses service standards through community development and empowerment and entrepreneurship support, and ensures establishments are graded by TGCSA.

Who it is for
accommodation establishments in rural and township areas (homestay establishments)
How to act on it
The document does not state an application/registration route; it describes the programme’s alignment and activities.
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Homestay Incubation Programme: This incubation programme is aligned to the National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS) and the Rural Tourism Strategy. It prioritises the accommodation in rural and township areas by addressing service standards through community development and empowerment, and entrepreneurship support. Additionally, the programme ensures that these establishments are graded by Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA)
stakeholder engagement and supportOngoing

Continuous Participation and engagements with key strategic stakeholders in the tourism value chain

Ongoing engagement and partnership with national, provincial and local tourism authorities to provide sector-specific support, collaborating with SATOVITO, TBCSA and TGCSA.

Who it is for
tourism value chain stakeholders and tourism authorities seeking sector-specific support
How to act on it
The document does not state a public application route; it describes partnerships and collaboration.
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Continuous Participation and engagements with key strategic stakeholders in the tourism value chain: We partner with related National, Provincial, and Local tourism authorities to provide sector-specific support, collaborating, e.g., with the South African Township and Village Tourism Association (SATOVITO), the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA), and the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA).
policy/strategy reviewOngoing

Review of the Enterprise Development Framework (EDF)

A review of the 2017 Enterprise Development Framework strategy to improve service, prioritising technology, research, innovation and creativity (tric).

Who it is for
not specified; intended to improve the enterprise development framework for service delivery
How to act on it
The document does not state a public application/participation route; it states that the Department is reviewing the strategy.
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The Review of the Enterprise Development Framework (EDF): Noting the growing need for improved service, we are reviewing the 2017 EDF strategy. The review prioritises technology, research, innovation and creativity (tric).
incubation programmeOngoing

Community-Based Incubation Programme

An incubation programme intended to create market access and achieve economic inclusion by establishing tourism businesses that create sustainable jobs and contribute to economic development, supporting the transformation and empowerment of community-based tourism projects.

Who it is for
community-based tourism projects seeking market access and economic inclusion
How to act on it
The document does not state an application/registration route; it describes the programme’s purpose and outcomes.
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Community-Based Incubation Programme: The purpose of the programme is to create market access through which economic inclusion is achieved. This is achieved through establishing tourism businesses that create sustainable jobs and contribute to economic development, thereby ensuring the transformation and empowerment of community-based tourism projects.
business advisory programmeOngoing

Business Advisory Service for Women in Tourism

A programme that optimises identified tourism projects through product development and packaging, market penetration, established financial records/statements, skilled management staff, and readiness to increase market access.

Who it is for
identified projects under the Business Advisory Service for Women in Tourism
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The document does not state an application/registration route; it describes the programme’s purpose and activities.
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Business Advisory Service for Women in Tourism: The purpose of the programme is to optimise the operations of the identified projects through product development and packaging, market penetration, established financial records/ statements, skilled management staff, and readiness to increase market access.

Facts

Reference

https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/35924/

Key Takeaways

  • Title: What measures have been implemented to ensure that small-, medium- and micro-enterprises owned by black persons in townships gain adequate support and market access to enable them to elevate into the
  • Years: 2025, 2026
  • Topics: financial
  • Text line sample: Question to the Minister of Tourism - NW11 | PMG Toggle navigation Committees and Meetings MPs Bills Petitions Questions and Replies Calls f
  • Document type: financial_statement

Dates

Opening Date

27 February 2026