The aim of this paper was to explore and evaluate the support mechanisms or measures that the South African government has put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic for tour guides within the tourism sector. This was a non-empirical study. which used an exploratory research design. The study employed document analysis to gather the data. https://www.bekindtopets.com/flash-find-Luhta-Henttola-Tops-great-save/