South Africa’s Hospitality Industry Celebrates its Finest at the 2nd FEDHASA Hospitality Awards

The 2nd annual FEDHASA Hospitality Awards welcomed the country’s hospitality community for an evening of celebration.
FEDHASA Announces Nominees for the 2nd Annual Hospitality Awards
FEDHASA is proud to announce the official nominees for the 2nd Annual FEDHASA Hospitality Awards, celebrating excellence, innovation, and leadership across South Africa’s dynamic hospitality industry. This year’s nominees reflect […]
FEDHASA Welcomes Launch of Electronic Travel Authorisation as Game-Changer for South Africa’s Tourism
The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA) has welcomed the announcement by Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Leon Schreiber, of the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, presented at […]
Important Notice: Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) Required by 7 December 2025

Hospitality businesses operating within certain building types must comply with the national requirement to obtain and display an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) by 7 December 2025, as mandated by the National Energy Act (No. […]
FEDHASA welcomes Minister Schreiber’s landmark Visa announcement
New STAGES and MEETS visas set to unlock billions in film and MICE sectors The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA) applauds the introduction of two new visa categories […]
Home Affairs extends ZEP deadline until 28 November 2025
The latest Government Gazette, published on November 29, 2024, includes significant updates from the Department of Home Affairs regarding the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders. For further inquiries regarding this […]
Tourism Industry Insights: September-October 2024 Report

Tourist Accommodation Performance In September 2024, the tourist accommodation industry demonstrated robust growth, with total income increasing by 8.6% compared to the previous year. Key highlights include: Primary contributors to […]
Call for Nominations: Chairpersons for Sector Education and Training Authorities (2025–2030)

Dr NP Nkabane, Minister of Higher Education and Training, has issued a call for nominations for the appointment of Chairpersons of Accounting Authorities for 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities […]
Building tomorrow: Integrating Grade 12 tourism learners into the Western Cape industry

Our industry faces a pivotal moment as we approach the 2024 National Tourism Senior Certificate Examination on Thursday, 14 November. With 22,000 Grade 12 learners in the Western Cape preparing […]
TGCSA Workshops: Shaping the Future of Tourism Standards

Join the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) for two essential workshops in the Western Cape this November as part of the triannual review of grading criteria. These sessions […]