As the nation prepares to transition to level 2 lockdown, at least one industry is facing a very steep climb back to health. SA's tourism industry has been in a dire situation for months now, with numerous calls from the industry to relax restrictions. In addition, statistics released on Monday by Stats SA revealed a bleak picture of an industry at a standstill. In the next segment, we have an in-depth discussion following the announcement of interprovincial travel and the tourism industry now being able to engage largely in economic activity. We also want to look at the kind of damage this has caused to the industry and the road to recovery for small businesses at this time. Aldrin Sampear speaks to Tourism Business Council Of South Africa CEO Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, Small Business Institute CEO John Dludlu and co-founder of the Hookup Dinner Selebogo Molefe.

<p>As the nation prepares to transition to level 2 lockdown, at least one industry is facing a very steep climb back to health. SA's tourism industry has been in a dire situation for months now, with numerous calls from the industry to relax restrictions. In addition, statistics released on Monday by Stats SA revealed a bleak picture of an industry at a standstill. In the next segment, we have an in-depth discussion following the announcement of interprovincial travel and the tourism industry now being able to engage largely in economic activity. We also want to look at the kind of damage this has caused to the industry and the road to recovery for small businesses at this time. Aldrin Sampear speaks to Tourism Business Council Of South Africa CEO Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, Small Business Institute CEO John Dludlu and co-founder of the Hookup Dinner Selebogo Molefe.</p>

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

<p>POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.</p>

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