The Free State MEC for Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Thabo Meeko, has called on citizens to back the national rugby team at a fan park that will screen the 2023 Rugby World Cup final.
Entrance will be free at the SaamTrek Fan Park – Phakisa Raceway, which will screen the Rugby World Cup final as the Springboks take on New Zealand on Saturday in Paris.
Additional activities and entertainment include a kiddies village, biker stunts show, car drifting, music performances, food stalls, and tourism products exhibitions.
Meeko said events of Tourism SaamTrek magnitude are aimed at positively impacting the local economy by getting more visitors to Matjhabeng Local Municipality, and provide the necessary exposure and awareness to the tourism products in the region.
“This initiative responds to the Free State Provincial Tourism Sector Strategy 2020 – 2030, which states that sports tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors, with various sports events that can attract tourists and provide authentic local experiences,” the MEC said.
