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    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 [...]

    February 12th, 2025|

      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. [...]

      December 12th, 2024|

        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 [...]

        December 11th, 2024|