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Polokwane, Limpopo’s capital city in the centre of the province, is the commercial, administrative and agricultural hub of the region, characterised by wide streets, colourful flowering trees, shopping malls, offices and fast-flowing traffic on the way to and from the Zimbabwean border

• • Polokwane is the provincial capital of Limpopo Province. It is the largest city in the north of the country, and the major economic hub in the province.

• • It is centrally positioned within the Capricorn District Municipality, 60Km South of the Tropic of Capricorn, making a large part of the region easily accessible.

• • The city of Polokwane proximity as the nearest major centre to the neighbouring countries of Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Swaziland, makes it an ideal international gateway and good destination in itself.

The excellent climate makes Polokwane an ideal place to live and also promotes sport and recreation. Summer rainfall varies between 400 – 600mm per year.

The Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) is one of the 21 SETAs established under the Skills Development Act (No 97 of 1998) in 2001. CATHSSETA was formally known as the Tourism and Hospitality Education and Training Authority (THETA) until 1 April 2012, when we became the Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority. Our mandate is to facilitate skills development within our sub-sectors through the disbursement of grants for learning programmes and monitoring of education and training as outlined in the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS).

The Limpopo Tourism Agency promotes tourism in Limpopo Province, South Africa, highlighting its rich natural beauty, diverse ecosystems, and cultural significance. The province, home to the majority of the renowned Kruger National Park, features a mix of savannah, bushveld, and subtropical landscapes, supporting a wide range of wildlife including the iconic “Big Five.” With attractions like the Polokwane Game Reserve, cultural museums, and the marula and baobab trees, Limpopo offers a unique blend of adventure and heritage. The marula tree, vital for local communities, produces fruit used in traditional beverages and festivals, while the baobab, often called the “tree of life,” is celebrated for its ecological importance and cultural significance.

Limpopo’s diverse wildlife, which includes numerous bird species and various antelope, thrives in its protected areas and community-run conservancies. The province’s climate and geography foster a rich natural heritage, making it an ideal destination for conservation and ecotourism. As game farms adjacent to Kruger National Park begin to merge, creating the “Greater Kruger National Park,” Limpopo stands as a premier location for those seeking authentic African safari experiences and cultural immersion.

The mandate of the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment & Tourism (LEDET) is to develop the provincial economy and promote and manage environmental and tourism activities. To carry out this mandate, the department pursues the following strategic goals:
To improve service delivery to communities and stakeholders through a skilled, accountable, empowered and integrated Public Service;
To accelerate employment, growth and development;
To promote sustainable development through targeted interventions on environmental management, development of natural resources, creation of green jobs and proactive responses to climate change;
To position Limpopo as a preferred tourism destination within SADC and accelerate transformation of the sector;
To accelerate economic growth and economic transformation.

To fulfil this mandate, the 4 programmes of the department strive to deliver the following services:
Administration – responsible for corporate services, governance, employee wellness and implementation of service delivery improvement plans to ensure effective support services to the core programmes of the department.
Economic Development – promotes trade, investment and business governance and regulation, as well as SMME and cooperative development.
Environment – ensures effective protected areas management and natural resource management.
Tourism – responsible for tourism policy development and positioning the province as a preferred tourism destination.

Vision

Leading sustainable tourism development for inclusive economic growth in South Africa.

Mission

To grow an inclusive and sustainable tourism economy through:

• • good corporate and cooperative governance;

• • strategic partnerships and collaboration;

• • innovation and knowledge management; and

• • effective stakeholder communication.

Values

Performance values

• • Innovative: Leveraging of resources and partnerships to optimise delivery to our stakeholders, and being responsive to change.

• • Ethical (good corporate governance): Encapsulating the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability.

• • Customer focus: Providing services and solutions in a manner that is efficient, effective and responsive. ​

Organisational values

Recognition: Be an organisation that values its own people by ensuring fairness of systems and processes, being supportive as well as recognising and rewarding performance.

Empowerment: Create an environment conducive to growth and development for our people

Integrity: Act with integrity by maintaining the highest standards for accountability, serving with respect, honesty and trustworthiness.