Tourism turmoil: South Africa’s bureaucratic tango threatens travel thrive – Ivo Vegter
South Africa’s tourism sector, battered by bureaucratic missteps, faces a new blow from the Department of Home Affairs
South Africa’s tourism sector, battered by bureaucratic missteps, faces a new blow from the Department of Home Affairs
Recently I had to face a day that all of us dread —the renewal of my driver’s licence. Horrible reminders of long queues, filthy buildings, and miserable, rude bureaucrats came to mind.
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