Tourism is the lifeblood of the KZN South Coast economy, and while significant strides are being made in various key investment sectors, there is still massive potential yet to be uncovered for tourism beyond the coast. Two modern Buy Local members, Monate Outdoor Activities and Kasified Eksperience, are providing visitors with completely unique cultural and adventure experiences in townships and beyond.
“There is so much investment potential in the township economy and we are so delighted to celebrate the inclusion of recent offerings such as the Kasified Eksperience,” Phelisa Mangcu, CEO of South Coast Tourism & Investment Enterprise (SCTIE). “Likewise, our rural tourism offerings are showing incredible promise, with the tourism trends focused on nature-based, adventure activities such as those offered by Monate Outdoor Activities. By joining our Buy Local campaign, they will receive extensive support in the form of networking, marketing, and collaborations, further strengthening the sector.”
Monate Outdoor Activities offers visitors worthy hiking trails, camping, and outdoor adventures with township packages on offer. In addition to extending the tourism offering, they are creating impactful employment opportunities for local tour guides.
Founder of Monate Outdoor Activities, Mbongeni Mthembu, who recently received a recognition award for being a social entrepreneur from the Mangosuthu University of Technology, said the team ensures a fun-filled vacation: “We started in March 2020 and acquire continued to grow, offering deals on hikes, outdoor activities, and everything from township tours to the Margate nightlife.”
Another Buy Local member offering dynamic tourism activities is Kasified Eksperience, a township tourism organisation which focuses on shisanyama and local events in Gamalakhe. They recently hosted top artists such as DJ Thukzin, and Khuzani & Mlindo at the Ugu Maskandi Music Festival. The team has also launched Kasified Extreme offering worthy outdoor experiences such as quad biking, paintball, and biking trails.
Buy Local Membership
Buy Local forms fraction of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s (dtic) Buy Back SA initiative that encourages local business support. Companies that qualify for the Buy Local membership include those providing products and services of high quality, with at least 50% of the cost of production of products or services incurred within KZN South Coast. The business needs to currently create employment opportunities for people within the region, or intend to create such opportunities in future.
Once signed up, Buy Local members be pleased extensive marketing exposure across every of SCTIE’s offline and digital marketing channels; business support and networking opportunities; as well as member credibility and valuable information sharing. Beyond the direct membership benefits, being fraction of the Buy Local campaign means enjoying a stronger local and national economy, while attracting more investment.
The Buy Local campaign continues to support the rural sector’s inclusion in the mainstream tourism economy by developing platforms and business connections for SMMEs such as those between crafters, farmers, and growers with retailers. To support the Buy Local campaign, find out more about members, or become a member, visit Buy Local on the www.visitkznsouthcoast.co.za website or click here for a membership form.
Invest in the KZN South Coast
To find out more about these and more investment opportunities, acquire in touch with SCTIE, the KZN South Coast’s One-Stop Shop for investment. Contact SCTIE on 039 682 7944, email info@sctie.co.za or visit www.investkznsouthcoast.co.za. To become a Buy Local member or find out more, visit the Buy Local tag at www.investkznsouthcoast.co.za or click here for a membership form.
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