Response from the Department of Water and Sanitation to address water challenges in Ugu District Municipality and Southbroom Area

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is addressing the ongoing water challenges in the Ugu District Municipality (DM) and Southbroom area. In response to FEDHASA’s inquiry regarding water challenges, Dr Sean Phillips, Director-General of the Department of Water and Sanitation, has penned a response, confirming that water supply issues, exacerbated by demand surpassing capacity, […]

The ideal poster sign for your establishment

Looking for the ideal poster sign for your establishment? Look no further…. 1)  Poster signs double side. 2)  Complete with 2x 0,3 x 900x600m ABS. 3)  Printed and laminated with (3-year light fast vinyl) 4)  Filled with water does not blow over. 5)  Still in good shape after 3 years. 6)  Has wheels. 7)  Supplied packed flat. Can be viewed at SAVIOR café brand […]

StatsSA releases April 2023 tourism stats

In April 2023, 2 676 540 travellers (arrivals, departures, and transits) passed through South Africa’s ports of entry/exit. They were made up of 783 239 South African residents and 1 893 301 foreign travellers. Foreign arrivals, 979 032 were made up of 33 104 non-visitors and 945 928 visitors. The visitors consisted of 232 458 […]

When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Cheaper? Don’t Discount Yourself to Destruction!

South African restaurants are caught in a perilous position in the fiercely competitive food and beverage industry. Facing constant pressure from customers to reduce prices and offer more specials or deals, they are simultaneously wrestling with escalating input costs and overheads. This precarious balancing act often seems to favour discounting as the way to stay […]

Reminder: the SARS Employment Tax Incentive is valid through to 28th February 2029

The Employment Tax Incentive [ETI] Act was signed into law and took effect on 1 January 2014 and will end on 28 February 2029. The incentive, which is aimed at encouraging employers to hire young and less experienced work seekers, sets out to apportion the cost of employment between government and employers by decreasing the amount […]

Africa’s hotel and hospitality sector set to flourish

The hotel and hospitality sector continues to show signs of resilience and growth, with positive prospects ahead. According to the 2023 Hotel and Hospitality Industry Confidence Index, participants across the continent are optimistic about the future of the industry. Projections from Statista support this perception and confirm a projected Average Annual Growth Rate of 8.68% […]

GuestRevu joins FEDHASA, strengthening its commitment to the hospitality industry

GuestRevu, the leading provider of guest feedback and online reputation management solutions for the hospitality industry, is proud to announce that it has joined FEDHASA. This membership further underpins GuestRevu’s dedication to supporting and contributing to the growth and success of the hospitality industry in South Africa and beyond. FEDHASA is a highly respected industry association […]

Compensation for Occupational Injuries & Diseases Act – Return of Earnings Correction Notice

The Director General of Employment and Labour has issued a correction notice concerning Notice 1617 published by the Acting Compensation Commissioner on the 30th March which provided for the Return of Earnings [ROI] form and explanation. Correction Notice 1843 published on the 30th May 2023 states – “I, Thobile Lamati, the Director General of Employment and Labour, hereby in […]

Update: The Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill

The Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, which was approved by Cabinet last year, is currently with the National Assembly Portfolio Committee on Health. The Bill, if it remains unchanged from that introduced to Parliament in December 2022, will result in significant challenges for many hospitality establishments and draconian penalties for non-compliance  – […]

We look forward to celebrating with you

The FEDHASA Hospitality Awards are designed to formally recognise and celebrate the exceptional contributions of companies and individuals in South Africa’s dynamic hospitality industry.