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FGASA Board of Directors welcomes new Chair, Vice Chair, additional member
FGASA Board of Directors is pleased to announce key leadership appointments as we continue our commitment to excellence within the industry. We welcome Juan Pinto as our new Chairman of the Board and Andrew Kearney as Vice Chairman. Both leaders are highly respected figures in the guiding and hospitality sectors, [...]
Celebrating the Success of the Western Cape Marine Guide Training Program
The Western Cape Marine Guide Training Program, a collaborative initiative by the Western Cape Department of Economic Development & Tourism, the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA), and Ulovane Environmental Training, has successfully concluded its recent course, marking a significant milestone in marine guide education. Over the past six [...]
The Trails Guide journey of Tshuxekani ‘Cruz’ Gumede
‘I was born and raised in a small village named Cork, 10km from the Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga Province. 1995 July 14, my Mum was blessed with me. When I was younger, me and my friends used to collect water from the Sabie River, the only place where [...]
Ntwanano Baloyi – Our Wilderness Walking Guide Community’s Newest Member
Ntwanano has recently gone through the entirety of the FGASA Apprentice Trails Guide Programme and come out the other side having passed his FGASA Lead Trails Guide Practical Assessment with flying colours. In the year and a bit, it took him to achieve this qualification, he has grown immensely as [...]
FGASA radio features in 2024
FGASA has been in the spotlight recently with two exciting radio interviews, showcasing our commitment to guiding excellence and professionalism. The first interview aired on the popular national talk radio station 702, where presenter Relebogile Mabotja spoke with Iga Motylska, a travel journalist with a Master’s degree in Investigative Journalism. [...]
FGASA seeks formal recognition as a professional body for the nature guiding sector
FGASA is transitioning towards becoming a SAQA-recognised professional body, as the South African government formalises guiding qualifications and standardises training, to align with the country’s tourism goals to produce top-tier field guides. Hoedspruit, South Africa – 3 December 2024: In line with the South African government's 2021 Tourism Sector Masterplan [...]
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