We recently concluded a Tourism Ambassador Programme presented across Bergrivier (Piketberg and Velddrif), and Drakenstein (Paarl and Wellington). The programme focused on guiding participants to take...
We recently concluded the Western Cape Community-Tourism Experience Master Class Programme, commissioned by the Western Cape Government’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT)...
Cause Development Agency, in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) and Visit Stellenbosch, has launched an innovative, sector-led tourist guide...
Khahliso Lefatsa, Chairperson of the Myezo Sustainable Development Alliance.
I felt compelled to write to you following the recent workshop to express my heartfelt appreciation and excitement after experiencing your powerful storytelling and leadership in person. The depth, honesty, and clarity with which you shared your journey with Kayamandi entrepreneurs was not only inspiring — it was energising. It reminded many of us why we chose to walk the sometimes-difficult road of community development in the first place.
Andrea Bradfield, Vice Chair, Mossel Bay Tourism
I had the privilege of attending the Community-Based Tourism product development Master Class with twenty-two participants, and it was an inspiring showcase of local talent, creativity, and entrepreneurial drive. Congratulations on a well-executed programme and to all the prize winners. The initiative strongly supports our vision of growing inclusive tourism, particularly by empowering township-based products, experiences, and entrepreneurs to confidently enter the market. It is encouraging to see participants stepping forward to share authentic local stories. This is how meaningful, community-driven tourism develops.
Annemie Liebenberg, CEO, Visit Stellenbosch
Cause Development Agency is an exceptionally capable and effective specialist agency in sustainable and regenerative tourism development. Their innovative methodologies, strategic insight, and disciplined execution consistently deliver high quality outcomes. These strengths are complemented by a deeply human-centred approach and an outstanding ability to build trust and meaningful relationships within marginalised communities, enabling inclusive participation and long-term impact.
Marshalline Martin, CEO & Co-founder, Zisa Ithemba
We would like to express our gratitude for the opportunity to attend the Ambassador Tourism workshop on in Paarl. We will forever cherish the knowledge that we gained to enhance our abilities and to contribute to better socio-economic development within Drakenstein.
Michelle Walker, CEO, Bergzicht Training
Bergzicht Training and Development recently had the pleasure of completing a project with Cause Consulting, and the experience exceeded our expectations in every way. From the outset, their team demonstrated exceptional organization, ensuring every phase of the project ran smoothly and on schedule. Professionalism was evident in every interaction, from initial planning through final delivery. What stood out most was the genuine personal touch they brought to the collaboration, treating our goals as their own. Their competence was matched only by their friendliness, making the entire partnership feel both productive and enjoyable.
Cause demonstrates a firm and insightful understanding of Government’seconomic development strategyand inclusive growth agenda through tourism, giving powerful practical expression to this vision by translating policy into meaningful programmes that bring the strategy to life across communities.
Jacques Stoltz, Director: Tourism, DEDAT
Working with Cause Consulting on the Tourism Toolkits and Master Classes project has been a very positive experience for the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism. Cause Consulting brought strong expertise, professionalism, and a practical approach to developing the Experience Development Toolkit and facilitating pilot Master Classes for community-based tourism entrepreneurs in the Western Cape.
Lieschke Steven-Jennings - Chief Operations Officer, Mossel Bay Tourism
On behalf of Mossel Bay Tourism, we would like to confirm our participation in and support of the DEDAT-sponsored Marketing Master Class delivered by Cause. We genuinely appreciate the effort and care that went into delivering such a meaningful and impactful programme.
Emmalene Ravell-Arries, Programme Manager, PYDA
PYDA has worked closely with Cause Consulting through the Stellenbosch Youth Employment Project, a multi-partner tourism-led education and employment initiative spearheaded by Nicolette Booyens in partnership with Visit Stellenbosch and other tourism stakeholders. Through this partnership, Cause Consulting has played a significant role in strengthening tourism education and employment pathways for young people in Stellenbosch.