ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Our Challenge
One of the outcomes identified for the establishment of transfrontier conservation areas in southern Africa, is creating economically sustainable livelihoods for people living in or adjacent to these parks. Tourism stimulates economic growth and job creation. In South Africa approximately 1 in 20 people directly rely on the tourism industry for employment.
Our Solution
The SA College for Tourism (SACT) is a non-profit organisation (PBO 18/11/13/349; 080-778-NPO) that operates under the auspices of Peace Parks Foundation. It was established in 2001 by Dr Anton Rupert, renowned financier and philanthropist and at the time chairman of Peace Parks Foundation, and developed in partnership with the Rupert Family Foundations, as well as other international agencies and public donors.
The College provides professional training to unemployed men and women from impoverished rural backgrounds, to equip them to take up skilled positions in the nature-based tourism industry. In addition to hospitality training, the college offers tracker training through its Tracker Academy. Graduates are able to return to their communities as entrepreneurs with small tourism businesses, or to work as part of the local eco-tourism industry within or around conservation areas.
Our Board of Directors
Mrs. GA Rupert
Chairperson
Mrs. JA Preller
Mrs. CC Rupert
Mrs. SEN de Bruyn
Mrs. T Polisane-Casper
Executive Director
Mr. P van der Poel
Mr. W Myburgh
Mr. A van den Heever
Mrs. M Ferreira
Our Staff
Tebello Polisane-Casper
Executive Director
Morné Knoetze
Learning & Development Manager
Petru Alberts
Culinary Arts
Natasha Willemse
Food & Beverage Service
Monique Soulse
Hospitality Reception
Eloise Botha
Finance Manager & Fundraising & Communications Coordinator
Kerryn Ferreira
Learner Affairs & Alumni Relations
Muriel Malgas
Administration & Reception
Johan Jansen
Maintenance Coordinator
Binedeen Sokopo
Personal Assistant to the Executive Director
Qhayiya Hlombe Jojwana
Finance & Donor Funding Officer
Nokubonga Magutyana-Gxasheka
Accommodation Services
Shaida Meintjies
Housekeeping
Sabina Jackson
Chef
Berenice Booysen
Chef
Hospitality Academy
The Hospitality Academy teaches operational and management skills to students seeking a career in the lodge and guesthouse industry. These include culinary courses and hospitality skills.
Tracker Academy
Tracker Academy trains disadvantaged people in traditional skills of wildlife tracking. Our training programme is accredited with CATHSSETA and endorsed by FGASA.
STUDENTS ACCEPTED SINCE 2001
Since the inception of SA College for Tourism in 2001, we are proud of the fact that 96% of our enrolled graduates complete and graduate from their chosen courses.
Number of indirect beneficiaries
Every graduate not only leaves the college having made a difference to their own lives and future, but also to the lives of others, including their own dependents and families.
Establishments we have worked with in placing graduates
We work closely with a number of tourism related establishments to ensure that graduates are placed in work experience or permanent employment.
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Percentage of students deployed within the first year of graduating
Through our graduate placement programs we have ensured that 92% of our graduates are deployed into the workspace after they have completed their studies.
FEMALE STUDENT GRADUATES
The College has a high intake of female students within all of its courses.
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PERCENTAGE OF ENROLLED STUDENTS WHO GRADUATE
Through the effective management of student course programs, we have ensured that a high percentage of students complete their full courses to graduate.
Our Annual & Progress Reports
THE 2026 MID-YEAR REPORT
The 2026 SA College for Tourism Mid-Year Report is available to download.
THE 2025 ANNUAL REPORT
The 2025 SA College for Tourism Annual Report is available to download.
THE 2024 ANNUAL REPORT
The 2024 SA College for Tourism Annual Report is available to download.
THE 2023 ANNUAL REPORT
The 2023 SA College for Tourism Annual Report is available to download.
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THE 2023 PROGRESS REPORT
The 2023 SA College for Tourism Progress Report is available to download.
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THE 2022 ANNUAL REPORT
The 2022 SA College for Tourism Annual Report is available to download.
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THE 2020 ANNUAL REPORT
The 2020 SA College for Tourism Progress Report is available to download.
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How To Donate
DONATIONS MADE TO THE SA COLLEGE FOR TOURISM
In South Africa, the SA College for Tourism is exempt from tax in terms of section 10(1)(c N) and section 18A(1)(a) of the Income Tax Act of 1962. All donations to the college by South African companies or South African affiliates of foreign companies are therefore tax deductible in the hands of the donor in terms of and subject to the limitations prescribed in section 18A of the Income Tax Act. The college is also 100% compliant to the broad-based black economic empowerment social economic development index, which means that South African donors may claim a 100% of their donation against their BEE calculations.
BANKING DETAILS
SA College for Tourism
RMB Private Bank
Account number: 62696270281
Branch code: 210216
Branch name: Graaff-Reneit
Swift code: FIRNZAJJ
Partners & Sponsors
The SA College for Tourism is a non-profit organisation that operates under the auspices of Peace Parks Foundation. It was established in 2001 by Dr Anton Rupert, renowned financier and philanthropist and at the time chairman of Peace Parks Foundation, and developed in partnership with the Rupert Family Foundations, as well as other international agencies and public donors.
- Anel Trust
- Anglo American Chairman’s Fund
- Bergplaas Seat of the Spirit of the Wild
- Conservation International through Conservation SA
- Distell Development Trust
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Dr Edwin de la Harpe Hertzog
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Drostdy Hotel
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Escape Safari Co (Pty) Ltd.
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Firearms Management Services (Pty) Ltd.
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Fox Browne Creative cc
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Hans Hoheisen Charitable Trust
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Helen Gurley Brown Foundation
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Henry H Bacon Estate
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Itumeleng Community Trust
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Jagersfontein Developments (Pty) Ltd
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Koos & Rona Rupert Educational Trust
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L’Ormarins (Pty) Ltd.
- Londolozi Game Reserve
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Marsh (Pty) Ltd.
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Mr Dillie & Mrs Riette Malherbe and Namco Share Investments (Pty) Ltd.
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Mr Jeremy & Mrs Britta Lloyd (Lloyd Family Foundation
- Mr Nick Jonsson and Jonsson Workwear (Pty) Ltd.
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Mr Niel & Mrs Nelia Hoogenhout (Seetuin Beleggings [Edms] Bpk)
- Mr Stephen Falcke
- Mr Tom & Mrs Linda Rawles (Operation Pachamama)
- Mr Ulrich & Mrs Doris Gerber
- Mr Werner Myburgh
- Mrs Beth Kushner
- Mrs Deborah Calmeyer & ROAR Africa
- Mrs Francesca Saager (Stiftung Exekia)
- Mr Glenn and Mrs Inna van Heerden
- † Mrs Irene Staehelin
- Mrs Leigh Ord
- Ms Marianne Schiller von Meyenburg
- Nedbank Eyethu Community Trust
- Peace Parks Foundation
- Rand Merchant Bank
- Remgro Limited
- Rupert Family Foundations
- SA Airlink (Pty) Ltd.
- Samara Private Game Reserve
- SANParks
- Singita Game Reserve
- The TK Foundation
- Thornybush
- Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve and Tswalu Foundation
Contact Us
SA College for Tourism
Magazine Hill
Graaff-Reinet
6280
South Africa
+27 (0) 49 892 2244
info@sactgr.co.za