U.S., Feb. 12 -- Following South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa's State Of The Nation Address last night, February 7, South Africa Tourism has announced that the 2019 edition of Africa's Travel Indaba will be rescheduled.

The President confirmed that the date of the national elections would be May 8, which falls directly within the dates scheduled for the Indaba: May 6 to 9. Besides this, the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban where the event is scheduled to place is also the main center for elections for the KwaZulu Natal province.

SA Tourism CEO, Sisa Ntshona, said: "We are currently exploring all viable alternative options in light of the announcement of the election date. We also need to consult with...