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The launch of the National Wills Week in pictures:
14/09/2026

The launch of the National Wills Week in pictures:


The MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Ms. Jesta Sidell has joined the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Dev...
14/09/2026

The MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Ms. Jesta Sidell has joined the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ms. Mmamoloko Kubayi for the launch of National Wills Week and community engagement at the Mathibela Tribal Authority of Kgosi Mokoena, Oakley in the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality.

The National Wills Week is an annual public awareness campaign that seeks to educate the public on the importance of having a valid will and to provide free assistance from legal practitioners to draft basic wills.


The Head of Department Ms. Immy Serakalala has delivered the message of support during the occasion of the 5th Barberton...
12/09/2026

The Head of Department Ms. Immy Serakalala has delivered the message of support during the occasion of the 5th Barberton Makhonjwa Mountain 4-in-1 Marathon which commenced at Josefsdal border post to concluded at Coronation Park in Barberton in the City of Mbombela Local Municipality.

The Barberton Makhonjwa Mountain 4-in-1 Marathon is the sole marathon globally held at a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring ancient rock structures and scenic geotrails throughout the marathon paths.

The marathon serves as an official qualifying event for the Two Oceans and Comrades Marathons while also aiming to raise awareness about the scientific and tourism importance of the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountain UNESCO World Heritage Site. Additionally, the yearly Barberton Makhonjwa Mountain 4-in-1 Marathon offers the Province a chance to motivate sports tourists to extend their visits and explore the peaceful and scenic tourist attractions of Mpumalanga.


Today marks the last day of the Departmental Strategic Planning Session currently underway at Sabie River Sun, Hazyview,...
11/09/2026

Today marks the last day of the Departmental Strategic Planning Session currently underway at Sabie River Sun, Hazyview, in the City of Mbombela Local Municipality.

Today’s session is focusing on discussions emanating from the Commissions on the First Draft Annual Performance Plan for the incoming financial year and budget cycle. It provided an important platform for all to reflect on priorities, which seeks to strengthen programmes and ensure that the Departmental plans, together with its public entities, align with the Province’s economic development and tourism priorities and the approved government planning, budgeting and reporting framework.

“Collaboration between the Department and its entities will remain essential to achieving collective objectives. Therefore, we should remain committed, focused and accountable as we move from planning to implementation. Let us continue working together towards an inclusive, growing and sustainable economy and a vibrant tourism sector for Mpumalanga," said Head of Department Ms Immy Serakalala.

The Head of Department, Ms. Immy Serakalala is presiding over the 2- day Departmental Strategic Planning Session, incorp...
10/09/2026

The Head of Department, Ms. Immy Serakalala is presiding over the 2- day Departmental Strategic Planning Session, incorporating our Public Entities currently underway at Sabie River Sun, Hazyview, in the City of Mbombela Local Municipality.

The session is aimed at strengthening coordination, improve institutional performance and ensuring greater alignment in the implementation of the Province’s economic development and tourism priorities.

The session will also provide an important platform for the leadership and management to develop the first draft annual performance plan for the incoming financial year and budget cycle in line with the approved government planning, budget and reporting guidelines.

The MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Ms Jesta Sidell is today addressing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (...
10/09/2026

The MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Ms Jesta Sidell is today addressing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME’s) at the Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) and Nkomazi Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) Logistics and Agro-Processing MSME Market Summit, at Oasis Valley Lodge, Buffelspruit in the Nkomazi Local Municipality.

The Summit aims to strengthen market access and meaningful participation of MSMEs in the broader logistics and agro-processing economy, particularly by connecting businesses to markets, investment opportunities, procurement opportunities, skills development, enterprise support, funding and strategic partnerships.

The Summit is also intended to highlight the strategic role of the Nkomazi Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) as an investment, logistics and industrial development platform within Mpumalanga and the broader Maputo Development Corridor.

MEC Sidell said: The Nkomazi Special Economic Zone must serve as a catalyst for local business development, ensuring that communities in Buffelspruit, Malelane, Nkomatipoort, and across the Province directly experience its economic benefits.

The MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Ms. Jesta Sidell will tomorrow deliver the keynote address at the Nkomazi ...
09/09/2026

The MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Ms. Jesta Sidell will tomorrow deliver the keynote address at the Nkomazi Special Economic Zone’s (NSEZ) Logistics and Agro Processing Summit 2026.

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism together with the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality and Forever Resort...
08/09/2026

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism together with the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality and Forever Resorts Swadini, are today hosting primary stakeholders to the Mariepskop Aerial Cableway Feasibility Study workshop at Forever Resort, Swadini, in the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality.

In the main, the workshop served as a critical platform that seeks to examine the technical, environmental, social, financial and institutional dimensions of the proposed project and to also meaningfully engage primary stakeholders.

“The Mariepskop Aerial Cableway concept represents an important opportunity to demonstrate that transformation and investment can move together. It gives us a platform to explore how Mpumalanga can strengthen its tourism economy, attract responsible investment, expand visitor experiences and create inclusive economic opportunities for surrounding communities. The Department remains committed to transparent governance, responsible tourism development and partnerships that advance inclusive growth. Together, we can determine the best path forward for Mariepskop, the Blyde River Canyon landscape and the people of Mpumalanga. Therefore, I encourage all stakeholders to participate openly and constructively”, Mr. Mdluli, Director: Tourism enthusiastically said.

All the primary stakeholders eagerly embraced the project.


Catch the MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Ms. Jesta Sidell on Rise FM tonight at 19:05, where she will reflect...
07/09/2026

Catch the MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Ms. Jesta Sidell on Rise FM tonight at 19:05, where she will reflect on the significance of Tourism Month and outline the 2026 planned activities.


Our Public Entity, the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) is pleased to announce the Parks Week from 14 – 20 Sep...
05/09/2026

Our Public Entity, the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) is pleased to announce the Parks Week from 14 – 20 September 2026. The Parks Week is an initiative to open its selected nature reserves around the Mpumalanga Province free of charge to the public.


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