Saltha

A Brief History

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SALTHA was founded in the year of 1978, its aim being to lobby Government to recognize Shebeeners, as legimate business; then formerly know as the National Tavernier’s Association (NTA), with its main aspiration to acquire Trading Licenses for Taverners. The first license was issued in 1982.

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In 1993 the NTA was transformed and reinvented as the South African Liquor Trader’s Association (SALTA), which played a vital role in the shaping of the Liquor Act regulation in the country.

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In 2003, SALTHA’s council meeting resolved to yet again broaden the scope by becoming the main role player in developing leisure and tourism in the country, hence the name South African Leisure Tourism & Hospitality (SALTHA).

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SALTHA is an affiliate of the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NAFCOC) a founder member of Business Unity of South Africa (BUSA) a member of TEP and affiliated to Tourism business council of South Africa (TBCSA).