DIRCO Annual Report

Programme: International Relations

Deviation from planned target to actual achievement 2021/22

Audited actual performance 2019/20

Audited actual performance 2018/19

Planned annual target 2020/21

Output indicator

**Actual achievement 2020/21

Reasons for deviations

Outcome

Output

• low domestic growth rate and lack of a secure electricity supply; • negative perceptions related to crime and safety; and • Limiting visa regimes and a lack of direct air links for some of the markets. Tourism promotion events undertaken by South African Missions abroad included: • Hosting of tourism promotion events; • Promotion of SA as a tourist destination by Missions during meetings with local tour operators, agents, as well as on digital platforms; • Discussions with stakeholders, in order to develop a visa application awareness campaign and improve the efficiency and turnaround times for issuing visas; • Strengthening collaboration with domestic tourism partners; • Leverage tourism opportunities presented by sports tournaments, international events and exhibitions;

Annual Report 2020/2021 I Vote No. 6

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