The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has opened all attraction sites managed by the agency. This decision follows a comprehensive assessment conducted after the recent heavy rainfall that affected parts of the tourism sector in the province. The safety of visitors remains a top priority; therefore, visitors are urged…
Due to heavy rainfall, the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has decided to temporarily close God’s Window, The Pinnacle and Bourke’s Luck Potholes. The decision is informed by further assessments conducted due to persistent heavy rainfall. These measures have been implemented to prioritise the safety of both visitors and…
MBOMBELA- Mpumalanga has ended the festive season on a high note, with the province recording an incident-free period and a notable increase in tourist numbers compared to previous years. The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) announced this last week, attributing the success to the collective efforts of its stakeholders…
MBOMBELA- MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Jesta Sidell, has appointed an Interim Board to oversee governance issues of the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA). Recognising the pivotal role that MTPA plays in stimulating economic growth and job creation, MEC Sidell has prioritised the swift appointment of an Interim…
Heads are set to roll at the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) after former national Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela was appointed as the interim Chairperson of the Board set to release findings of the forensic investigation into corruption at the entity. This was announced by the MEC…
MOOIPLAAS – The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has commended the community of Mooiplaas for their cooperation when elephants escaped from the Songimvelo Nature Reserve on 16 February. Residents were awoken by distraction on their gardens and farms after elephants escaped and damaged some crops. MTPA spokesperson Simphiwe Shungube…
Residents of the Tjakastad and Malahleka areas are advised to be vigilant after a leopard escaped from the Nkomazi Game Reserve. The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) received a complaint on Monday, May 6 that the leopard had killed a goat. READ | WATCH: Elephant escapes from KNP “A team…
With a fully sold-out floor space, Africa’s Travel Indaba has reached a ground-breaking achievement as it will see an unprecedented participation of 26 African countries exhibiting this year. This is testament to the pivotal role the trade show plays in advancing the continent’s growth. The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency…
The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) is ready to showcase the province as a preferred business events destination at the IMEX taking place in Frankfurt, Germany from 23 -25 May 2023. Mpumalanga will showcase the province’s offerings under the South African National Convention Bureau. IMEX Frankfurt is one of the…
The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) would like to notify all tourism patrons and stakeholders that its staff is currently picketing at all its offices and nature reserves throughout the province. This will affect operations at all the MTPA’s offices as well as its nature reserves throughout the province.…