Tourism Month 2012

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LIMPOPO

DATE EVENT DESCRIPTION OF EVENT VENUE 01 s

September2012

Tourism

Month/SpringDay

Spring Day celebration

at various strategicpoints in all five regionsof Limpopo province.

Limpopo Economic

Development Environment& Tourism/LimpopoTourism Agency

3 7September2012

Arbour Week Planting of trees to promotethe greener environment

All regions of Limpopo

4 th September2012

Provincialtourism Month

launch

The Limpopo Provincialtourism month launch 2012

Kruger National Park

10 14September2012

Sanparks OpenWeek

Free Access to National Parks SANPARKS

17-21September2012

Mahala Week LWR promotional strategy LTA ( Limpopo Wildlife Reserve)

18 September2012

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KWAZULU-NATAL

DATE EVENT DESCRIPTION OF EVENT VENUE 01 Sept Celebrate Durban This is our annual event that

accommodates about 40 subevents that takes place acrossthe municipality. Focus is onculture, music. Food, sports,

SMMEs and healthy lifestyle

Durban Tourism031 322 4146

1 Sep Browns School Fete Our school educates childrenwith special needs, includingCelebral Palsy, Autism, andLearning Disabilities. Ourannual fete is a great familyouting and main fundraiser.Great family fun day, with

loads of entertainment for thekids and great food.

28 Marian ridge Road,Pinetown031 700 6065

Until 9 Sep 14th JOMBA Contemporary danceexperience

Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre

031 260 229621 Aug Until 07Oct

Special Stars Special Stars is a celebrationof South African music thatwill not only lift your spirit but

t i t th h th

Barnyard Theatre atGateway031 566 3045


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Drakensberg DistrictPolo Tournament

boasting of the best polofields in the country, This club

has arguably produced thebulk of the SA National Poloteam for many years. A mustfor anyone who has neverenjoyed a day next to the polofields; more so with ourbreathtaking backdrop of majestic mountains

Polo GroundsJane Watson

[email protected]

9 Sep East Coast RadioDurban Day

Outdoor music concert- familyday.

Moses Mabhida Stadium031570 9451

TBC Gandhi Peace Award AWARDS -. created in memoryof Mahatma Gandhi whobegan his socio-political life inSouth Africa and struggledceaselessly for justice and for

peace and reconciliation

City HallContact Durban Tourism on031 322 4164

08 Sept Cultural Expo & FoodTasting Event

Food Tasting Event. Differentcultures dressed in theirtraditional attires & foodtasting session

Next to Anglican Church inHimeville- Zanele [email protected]

21 Sep East Coast Radio FlipFlop Friday

Celebration of spring encourage people to weartheir flip flop to work

In and around Durban &KZN031 570 9451

21 23 S D b B i F i A t it f SMME t I t ti l C ti


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29 -30 Sept Sani Round Table UFAShow

Provide Awareness, educationfor the responsible use of

alcohol

UnderbergBelinda 033 7011007

[email protected] Septbc

NOSA Great TreatTrain Race:Umgeni SteamRailway:

Relay race between 6 runnersto raise fund for a charity.Race against the train.

Hillcrest Inchanga Robbie082 353 6003 or Andy071 146 6160

21-23 Sep Reed dance/Ngwavuma

Cultural event- mediansgather around and celebratein dancing.

Ngwavuma-ThokozaniKhumalo035 573 8600

7th of September2012.

Master Chef Zululand Cooking Competition Umfolozi Casino Resort

7 Sep Rockfellas Food andWine Fare

Different companiesshowcasing their food andwine

Golden Horse Casino,Pietermaritzburg033 395 8126

3 7 Sep SA ORTHOPAEDICASSOCIATIONCONGRESS

International ConventionCentre031 360 1000

4 Sep FRIENDS OF MUSIC:Fidelio Trio,IshayShaer, FrancescaCanali, DarraghMorgan

Durban Jewish Club, oldFort Road Booking throughComputicket

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033 395 812629 Sep DINGS FLINGS OTHER

THINGS

Golden Horse Casino,

Pietermaritzburg033 395 8126

1 Sep OFFROAD TRIATHLON:STIHL TREVERTONBUNDU BASH

Treverton School, Mooi River Atholl Davies 084 511 8422

1 Sep Track & Field: SUBYOUTH AND PRIAMERYSCHOOLS LEAGUE IV

Iscor, Newcastle031 312 9374

16 Sep Road Running: SASTRIDERS HRITAGECHALLENGE

Kings Park Athletics StadiumVG Naidoo 082 418 0743

29 Sep Track & Field: SUBYOUTH AND PRIMARYSCHOOLS LEAGUE V

Kings Park Athletics Stadium031 312 9374

22 and 23September 2012.

Nseleni Fishing Compo,Hippo Hollow

Nseleni Fishing Compo, HippoHollow is a two day event

running on the

20 September2012.

Floral Art Club Meeting Floral Club Meeting held inRichards Bay Library at 2pm,date;

15 to 17September 2012.

Breckenham Fair This event takes place inBrackenham Primary school,dates;

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TOURISM MONTH PLAN 2012

DATE EVENT DESCRIPTION OF EVENT VENUE RESPONSIBILITY BUDGET05 &06September

Media Tour Showcase the less exposedattractions in the province to mediaand put them on the map.

Dullstroom, Barbertonand Waterval Boven

Kholo & Khanyi 50 000

05 September Media Launch The official launch of the MpumalangaTourism Month programme will take

place on the 1st

week of September 2012 after SATourism has launched itnationally. MEC N Mokoena willofficially launch the Tourism Month. Atthe launch, MTPA will announce toboth the media & trade the activitiesthat have been lined up for the month

Kholo/ I saac 20 000

07 September 2012

Tourism Awareness day

Tourism is everybodys business,this event aims at creating Awareness on businessopportunities that exist in the

sector and how the community canthey can benefit from tourism.Learners will be advised onCarrers available in the industry.

We will invite Government funding

Nkomazi ( ElangeniLodge)

Lindi & Zandi 200 000


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entities to exhibit and share withcommunitythe services that theyoffer for those who have interest instarting a tourism business.

The event is also aimed athighlighting the cultural aspects of tourism whereby the localcommunities will be afforded withthe opportunity showcasing/serving various traditional cousinas well as performing traditionaldances.

Communities will be encouraged totravel within the province andappreciate the beauty of their province.

11 SEPTEMBER NATIONAL PARKSWEEK

The national Park week is aimed at

celebrating and recognizing national

parks and Game reserves as a sector

in tourism. In support of the National

Park week, local citizens have an

opportunity to explore wildlife with free

access to most national parks andsome game reserves.Most

communities are not informed about

the importance of appreciating and

KRUGER NATIONALPARK , LOSKOP ANDSONGIMVELO GAMERESERVES

Siphiwe and LindiweMthombeni

20 000


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conserving the environment.

Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks

Agency will use the national park

week to encourage communities to

parcitipate in domestic toursim in

order to discover the beauty of the

country, re-discover the fauna and

flora, the historical landmarks and the

cultural treasures that make us

proudly South Africans. The aim is to

promote local communities to visit

National parks and game reserves

and to encourage communities to

conserve and protect the environment

1-30SEPTEMBER CAMPAIGN

The Festive SeasonConsumer Campaign is aimedat raisingawareness about

the MpumalangaBrand. It further seeks to encouragepotential travelersespecially fromGauteng to visit thedestination during

National and provincialmedia

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the festive season.The campaign willrun for three monthsstarting inSeptember (coinciding withTourism Month) andfinishing inNovember. A seriesof advertisementsabout variousexperiences in thedestination will berun on platformssuch as radio,weekendnewspapers as well

as on-line. 13 SEPTEMBER WAKKERSTROOMBIRDWATCHING

Wakkerstroom is one of South Africa'spremier birding destinations. Birdwatching is one of the activities thatare considered to be less importantamong certain ethnic groups. This isone of the major tourist attractions inthe province and is contributingimmensely in the growth of our economy. MTPA identified thenecessity to create more awarenessto communities on domestic tourismand encourage them to appreciate theamenities that surrounds them. Invitelearners to a birdwatching session toencourage domestic tourism and for learners to learn more about birds likeBlue Crane, Blue Korhaan, Rudd's

WAKKERSTROOM Khanyisile & Theresa 20 000


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Lark & Botha's Lark and how theycontribute towards tourism.

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SEPTEMBER

4X4 OFF ROAD

EXPERIENCE

Mpumalanga has a diverse landscape

that creates thrilling and exciting 4X4trails that can be explored. 4X4 off

road drivers can be offered guided

tours so they are able to practice their

navigational skills, driving skills and

test their endurance. Getting close to

nature, having fun and challenging

adventurers is what 4x4 driving is all

about, and Mpumalanga is filled with

untamed beauty to discover. There

are numerous fantastic 4X4 trails in

this beautiful Province such as

Riverwild, Ebutsini, Luphisi, Mac Mac

summit route, and so on. For the

purpose of this event the following

trails will be considered: Riverwild,

Ebutsini and Luphisi.

LUPHISI, EBUTSINI AND

RIVERWILD

Phumeza and Ali 10 000


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20 SEPTEMBER TOURISM

SCHOOLSCOMPETITIONAWARD

CEREMONY

20 SEPTEMBERMpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) will be conductingTourism school competition for grade11 and learners. The tourism schoolscompetition will be conducted with anintention to create awareness ontourism issues. The theme of thecompetition is Tourism andSustainability Energy Poweringsustainable Development. Thecompetition is designed so that it iseasy for learners to enter. Learnersmust complete a simple assignment

which will be assessed against rubricsthat will be provided to educators. Thiscompetition is open to all public andprivate secondary schools inMpumalanga inviting students toexpress their ideas, thought andcreativity and art. The competition isaimed at educating young peopleabout tourism, stimulate excitementand interest about the industry andexpose students to the numerouscareer options that are available in thetourism industry. It also strives toeducate primary and early secondaryschool children about the importanceof tourism in their region as well as

NELSPRUIT Zandi and Theresa 50 000


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developing their writing andpresentation skills and enhancing their knowledge about their respectivetowns. The aim is instil a prideamongst the youth of being involved in

tourism and saving our environment.

28&29SEPTMEBER

TOURISM SAFETYROADSHOW

The level of crime in Mpumalanga isunfortunately high and cases of crimesuch as robbery, assault car highjackings, theft and pickpocketingoccur everywhere in the province.Most cases of crime received highprofile in the media which in turndiscouraged tourists from visiting notonly the Province. A roadshow thatwill focus on issues affecting safety of tourists will be conducted in areas thatare higly affected by crime targeted attourists. There is a pressing need toraise safety standard in the entiretourism industry and to improve thecountrys image as a destination. Areas to be covered during theroadshow are Kanyamazane,Kabokweni, Nelspruit, Mkhuhlu, whiteriver, Hazyview and Bushbuckridge.The roadshow aims at creating

awareness on safety issues affectingthe tourism industry and createsynergy between stakeholders

Kanyamazane, Kabokweni,Nelspruit, Mkhuhlu, whiteriver, Hazyview andBushbuckridge

Lindi 40 000


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NORTH WEST

ACTIVITY DATE VENUE Contact Person

Tourism Month Launch andBora Spring Festival

01 September2012

BorakalaloNational Park

Mankeke MadumoNorth West Parks & Tourism BoardTel : 018 397 1500Fax: 018 397 1668E-Mail: [email protected] OrBella GumedeDepartment of EcobomicDevelopment, Environment

Conservation and TourismTel: 018 387 7881Fax: 018 387 7901E-Mail: [email protected]

Getaway Show 31 August 02September 2012

Coca Cola DomeJohannesburg

Monde KakulaTel: 018 381 7341Fax: 018 381 7354

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PilanesbergNational Park

ChristinahMathaCell: 082 675 8524

Sedibelo Cultural Festival 22 29September 2012

Moruleng LebogangMatabogeTel: 014 556 1889Fax: 086 555 8000E-Mail: [email protected]

World Heritage Day 24 September2012

Vryburg Agnes MohetaTel: 0795094777E-Mail: [email protected]

World Tourism Day 27 September2012

Eastern CapeProvince

Youth in Tourism Conference 28-30September 2012

Kagisano LocalMubicipality

Agnes MohetaCell: 079 509 4777

Setswana Segarona Launch 29 September2012

MotswediVillage

Jeff Mabunda

Tel: 018 397 1500

Fax: 086 637 6972

E-Mail: [email protected]


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Cradle Picnic 24-Sep Maropeng

Sustainable Tourism Public Lectures (University of Tshwane; University of Johannesburg and Vaal University of Technology)

TBC Gauteng

Gauteng Convention & Events Bureau Launch

TBC Gauteng

Gauteng Tourism Facilities EduTour -

targeting disadvantaged learners to tourismsites/attractions

TBC Gauteng

The Gauteng Marathon 02-Sep Mogale City

AmaGeePee Re-loaded Activations - include Attraction of the Day , New Cards Promo and sign-up, GeePee Picnic in association withMetro FM , GeePee by Nite

1 - 30 September Gauteng Regions

Magical Mystery Tour in association with KayaFM

1 - 30 September Around Gauteng Regions

Vaal Birding Route Launch andRegionalTourism Awards and the Launch of theSedibeng Regional Tourism Association

28-Sep Sedibeng

Dinokeng Buffalo Release and offering September Tshwane


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FREE STATE

DATE EVENT PLACE/VENUE STATUS STAKEHOLDERS

22 ND Aug Launch of TourismMonth

Mangaung Metro (Bfn) Launch of the Tourism Month,Book and e- Kasi Tourism

DETEA, FSTA

30 h Aug 02 nd Sep

Boertjiekontreifees Bultfontein (Lejweleputswa DM)

Meeting with organizers FSTA

31 st Aug 1 st

SepBethlehem Air Show

Bethlehem (ThaboMofutsanyana)

National Minister of Tourism,Premier and Provincial MECto attend Air Show

NDT, DETEA, FSTA

31 Aug-2 Sept Phakisa Motor Extravaganza

Phakisa, Welkom(Lejweleputswa DM)

Bikers, Motor enthusiasts willall be taking part at this eventthat is meant to kick starttourism month activities

Bikers Associations, HarleyDavidson, Motor Academy,Bikers magazines, Drifting andSpinning clubs, etc

5th 07th Sep People in ParksConference

Bloemfontein (IlangaEstate) MangaungMetro

Indaba for people living in theparks

DETEA, DEA,

Me. Laetitia & Mr. T. Sibeko

08th Sep Visit to theDinosaur Park

Golden Gate(QwaQwa) DETEA

Mr. Jacobs & Mr. M. Ngcangca


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12th -14th Sep Sports & EventsTourism Exchange

ICC in Durban FSTA to showcase Phakisa tointernational sportsfederations, management,organizers and associations.The aim is to market FS 500

event that is scheduled for November 25.

Private Sector, Bikers Associations, BikersWarehouses and many others

14th or 15thSep

Open Parks Day Theunissen(Lejweleputswa)

Me. L.VanRensburg& Mr.Sibeko

19-20 ProposedFamiliarizationTour in RiemlandRoute

Free State Invite tourism trade buyersdomestically and expose themto the experiences andattractions of the Free State

Major Tour Operators, TravelMagazines editors, etc.

21 s 23 rd Sep Promoting Cross -border tourismpackages

LESOTHO DETEA & FSTA

Mr. C .Tshabalala, Mr. K.Thole& Mr. T. Motsohi


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NORTHERN CAPE

Date Event Activity Town/Region

04 Aug Maloof /BoogaloosTour

Skate Clinics, Competitions and Demos,Promotion of the competition

Nelspruit

11 Aug Skateboarding for

Hope Tour

Skate Clinics, Competitions and Demos Upington

13 Aug Maloof /BoogaloosTour

Skate Clinics, Competitions and Demos,Promotion of the competition

Maponya Mall -Soweto

18 Aug Skateboarding for Hope Tour

Skate Clinics, Competitions and Demos De Aar

18 Aug Rugby GWK Griquas vs DHL WP Kimberley

24 Aug 25 Aug

Hantam Vleisfees Festival that promotes the great quality of meat found in the Northern Cape

Calvinia

25 Aug Rugby GWK Griquas vs Toyota FS Cheetahs Kimberley


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South Africa.

3 Sept Tourism Awarenessprogramme

Community awareness to marketingand promotion to the tourists

Hanover

TBC Touring throughNamakwa

Conduct package 01 on the route from Pellato Vijoolsdrift

Vijoolssdrift

TBC Touring throughNamakwa

Group 02 conduct package 02 on theNamakwa eco trail from Vijooolsdrift to Alexander Bay

Alexander Bay

TBC Touring through

Namakwa

Group 03 conduct the heritage route

through the Kamiesberg

Kamiesberg

5 to 7 Sept Cleaning Campaign Cleaning of All entry points in all wards Britstown

Hanover

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14 Sept Know Your Regioncampaign

Educational school campaign Perdmonkie Village,Kuruman

14 Sept Cultural Festival Cultural event showcasing the differentcultures of Emthanjeni Municipalitytogether with a fashion completion of allcrafters that design cultural clothingand cultural music

De Aar

TBC Kalahari Desert

Challenge

Cultural Festival Askham

15 Sept Local Exhibition Namaqualand is a semi-desertenvironment, however in the spring(July to September) depending on the rains.Now we having a local exhibition at Augrabieswater Falls during theNamaqualand flowering.

Augrabies

15 Sept Skateboarding for Hope Tour

Skate Clinics, Competitions and Demos Kuruman

17 Sept Renewable Energy AwarenessCampaign

Green Tourism De Aar


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24 Sept Heritage day Celebrations cleaning of graves to respectthe Eldery

Keimoes

25 Sept Heritage day Heritage Day encouraged the people atRiemvasmaak to celebrate their culturalheritage and the diversity of their beliefsand traditions.

Riemvasmaak

TBC Potjiekos Competition

27 - 29 Sept Kalahari Kuier Fees Fun family festival with loads of entertainment

Upington

28 Sept Flea Market andtourism festival

Smme flea market, dance and musicfestival

Zebra stalls, Kuruman

28 - 30 Sept Maloof Money CupCompetition

Worlds Richest skateboardingchampionship

Maloof Skatepark


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WESTERN CAPE

TOURISM MONTH CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2012

EVENT DESCRIPTION DATE TIME VENUE CONTACT

Tourism Month Launch Official Opening of Tourism Month byMinister Winde

5 15 on Orange Linda Mase 021 487 [email protected]

Route 62 Media Drive Media Hosting withGood FM doing Route62 on scooter bikes

10 - 15 Route 62 Nomonde 021 487 [email protected]

Winelands TourismMonth Launch

6 10h00 -12h00 Robertson TownHall, Langeberg

Bongiwe [email protected]

Fernkloof flower festival Spectacular viewing of the fynbos, sales of

indigenous plants

13-16 Geraldine Gardiner,Hermanus

028 312 [email protected]

Cape Winelands MayoralTourism Awards

20 Kronenburg WineEstate, Drakenstein

Bongiwe [email protected]

BaardskeerdersbosArt Route

Nature strolls around theunpretentious village of Baardkseerdersbos andview the work of thevarious artists. Enjoywine, coffee andconversation in theartists homes. A truly

unique opportunity andexperience.Artists include JoshuaMiles woodcut printingPhilip John sculptureNielJonker Painting an

22- 23 Gansbaai Tourism 028 384 [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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bronze sculptureKali Griffen Textiles

Stanford Country Fair Weekend fun activities 21 - 23 Stanford 028 341 [email protected]

International Car-free

day

Staff and stakeholder

activation. All will beexpected to use publictransport to work toreduce carbonemissions.

22 Cape Town - TBC Nomonde 021 487 4863

[email protected]

Launch of Bird Route,Swartland Region

Launch of a Bird Routefor the Swartland Region.During that week theywill also be visitingschools to introduce thechildren to Birding, andmake them aware of nature conservation,especially birdlife.

27 Swartland Carlen Vorster,Tel: 022 487 2989, Email:[email protected]

World Tourism DayCelebrations

27 All day Eastern Cape [email protected]

Hermanus WhaleFestival

Famous annual festivalpacked with lots of funactivities

28 02 Oct Hermanus 028 313 [email protected]

Herbergaan See Basaar 29 Gansbaai 028 384 [email protected]

Rond en Bont Route FAMTours

For front line staff to gainfirst-hand experience onthe local products our valley has on offer and topromote it with thenecessary knowledgeand confidence.

TBA All dayFranschhoek

Jomine Johannes [email protected]
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SCHEDULE OF TOURISM MONTH EVENTS 2012

EASTERN CAPE

Date Event Venue Custodian

13.09.2012 Dialogue with tourism industry on energy efficiency East London ECDC23-26.09.2012 Mini-vs. Maxi Port Elizabeth ECPTA01.09.2012 Spring Ball Civic Centre, Port Alfred Sunshine Coast Tourism

8 September Family Fun Day Mansfield Private GameReserve Port Alfred

22.09.2012 RoseHill Mall Tourism Indaba Port Alfred30.09.2012 Kowie Carnival Port Alfred7 September 2012 Sunset Township Experience New Brighton and Red

Location Museum

Nelson Mandela BayTourism

24.09.2012 Travel Quest (Amazing Race) Port Elizabeth

14.09.2012 SANParks Week taking a busload of elderlypeople and a group of children to AENP to make useof the free entry granted for the week of 10September 14 September 2012

08.09.2012 Guided walk Heritage Trail at the South EndMuseum

29.09.2012 Guided walk on Sacramento Trail

15.09.2012 Guided walk on Roseate Tern Trail22.09.2012 Cultural Explosion event at Boardwalk Amphitheatre Boardwalk Amphitheatre

24.09.2012 Bay TV/NMBT National Braai Day Celebrations Happy Valley Port Elizabeth


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28 30 September Dolphin Rally 28 30 September

22.09.2012 Masters and Ladies Cycle Club race Fairview Race Course Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism24.09.2012 Heritage Day 5 km Run Port Elizabeth

24.09.2012 The Autosport Car Show Boardwalk Port Elizabeth Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism24.09.2012 Heritage Day Celebration Port St. Johns Port St. Johns Local

Municipality25.09. 2012 Fashion Show, Flea Market, Launch of tourism DVD

and brochureQumbu Umzimvubu Local

Municipality26.09.2012 Cultural day Port St. Johns Port St. Johns Municipality26-28.09. 2012 Arts and Culture Festival Mthatha KSD Local Municipality26-29.09. 2012 Wild Coast Cultural Festival Port St. Johns Port St. Johns Local

Municipality625.09.2012 Ingquza Hill Heritage Day and Tourism Awards Lusikisiki College Ingquza Local Municipality27.09.2012 Closing Ceremony Mthatha OR Tambo District

Municipality30 September -2nd October

2012Shell Festival Cacadu Cacadu District Municipality

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