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440 000 jobs on the line in South Africa’s tourism sector

The logo of South African Airways sits on the tailfins of Airbus Group NV A340, left, and A330-200 aircraft parked at O.R. Tambo International airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015. South African Airways is close to a 1.25 billion-rand ($107 million) savings target after renegotiating airline leases and supply contracts, canceling two long-haul destinations and reviewing the route of Washington D.C. flights. Photographer: Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg

Staff Reporter – The Zimbabwe Daily

Johannesburg, South Africa – At least 440 000 people could lose their jobs in South Africa’s tourism industry if necessary renditions are not made.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the hospitality industry has had to operate in a miniature manner.

“We understand the economic impact the current  COVID-19 lockdown regulations are having on the sector but the risk adjustment procedure is informed by the Ministry of Health.  Places that accommodate leisure tourism should remain closed,” said the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela.

Under the current COVID-19 lockdown regulations, hotels, lodges and guest houses are allowed to only accommodate clients who are on a business trip.

However, this has left many  in awe. With the surge of COVID-19 cases the chances of leisure tourism being allowed to operate are in the doldrums.

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