Mthontsi Lodge: Tourism That Empowers | Johannesburg News

A brand-new community-owned lodge in KwaMoqoma, the Mthontsi Lodge, is set to transform tourism and lift locals out of poverty—thanks to a massive government investment and local cooperation. Opened with a ribbon-cutting by the deputy minister of tourism, this 13-chalet, 84-bed facility was built with a $31 million tourism boost and designed to create jobs, train residents, and reinvest profits back into the Amathole district. Already hiring 15 workers and partnering with tourism experts for mentorship, it’s proof that when communities and government work together, tourism can become a powerful engine for real, lasting change. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/2026-09-15-community-owned-lodge-creates-jobs-in-eastern-cape/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b69869d1d3410af Report issues to [email protected].